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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

6

Bath Society Notes Highlight Scholarships and Weddings

Radcliffe Maine scholarship winner is Pauth Foster a South Portland High senior active in French clubs The Echo staff and sports teams note her leadership and campus activities Bath hosts many locals visiting wintering abroad and reporting good health A variety of marriages, travels and public events fill the Bath society page with municipal figures and families.

Pauth Foster T. Jefferson Foster Southner Radcliffe Radcliffe Club of Maine Richard 8. Kendall South Portland South Portland High School the Echo Bath Bermuda

Miss Hennessy Honored At Office Shower

Miss C Marguerite Hennessy was guest of honor at a Tuesday night shower in the rest room by girls of the commercial and traffic departments of the New England Tel and Tel Co local office. She received a set of dishes and enjoyed a social evening. She concluded duties as a telephone operator Wednesday and planned to leave Thursday for Saugus Massachusetts.

C. Marguerite Hennessy New England Tel. and Tel. Co Miss Hennessy Saugus Mass

Local residents share travel and hospital news

Leonard Wetherbee returns from Wakefield to upper Washington street after visiting Mrs Wetherbee who stays with her parents Mr and Mrs James Ashenden. Miss Mary M Mulcahy daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Mulcahy 58 Pearl Street a Morse High freshman underwent a mastectomy at Memorial hospital Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Wade Washington street returned from Boston where they attended the Lancaster class reunion and banquet of Dudley Street Baptist church. Mrs Wade longtime member kept up her interest by attending functions. the Wades were guests of Mrs David Reed Massachusetts avenue.

Thelma Fogg Donald H. Fogg Three Arts Studios Portland Ballet Berlin Bath Miss Fogg Morse High School Amelda Comeau Ramona Haines Royden Haines, Jr Sybil Leonard Brunswick Parker Worrey Parker Jr Auckland Mr. Worrey Herbert E. Worrey Washington Street J. A. Cavanaugh Patricia Sewall Bradford Junior College Edward Sewall High Street Sewall Orono Phi Gamma Delta University of Maine Leonard Wetherbee Upper Wakefield Mass Mary M. Mulcahy John J. Mulcahy Pearl Street Memorial Hospital Ernest Wade Boston Lancaster Dudley Street Baptist Church William J. Walker Coast Guard Kickapoo Pequot Mr. Walker Ruth Shellenbarger Bird A. Shellenbarger Floral Street Miss Shellenbarger

Local visitors call on Melrose and Bath residents

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Gray of Melrose, formerly from Bath, visited Court street and North street relatives in town Thursday. Miss Ruth Shellenbarger returned from Charlestown, Mass., where she stayed with the Annikers and witnessed the rescue crews arriving after the Isabelle Parker and Edith C. Rose collision. The Wesley church Ladies aid met at Mrs. Arthur C. Whittier’s home on Russell street last Wednesday afternoon, adding one new member.

Elizabeth Lawrence Society CAR Ethel Blake Pitts Street Col. Dummer Sewall Carmela Appleby Lisbon Falls Clarence Baker Monteplier Henry Knox Thomaston Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Wallingford Conn William D. Sewall Sewall Northampton Mass Mary Sewall Smith College William McGill Winchester Myron Gray Melrose Bath Abner J. Wilson Court Street Gray John Holland William H. Wilson North Street Ruth Shellenbarger Bird A. Shellenbarger Floral Street Charlestown Michael Anniker Shellenbarger Isabelle Parker Edith C. Rose Ladies Aid of Wesley Church Arthur C. Whittier Russell Street Theodore Pearson North Bath Mrs. Pearson Florida Springfield Crocker

Local Society Notes and Weddings in Bath Area

Invitations have been received for the wedding of Eleanor Ruth Becker to Edward Hyde Morse on May 27 at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran church with a 4 30 ceremony and 8 reception at the Toledo Woman's Club. Miss Eileen Jones was elected vice president of the Leo Papouts Sorority at Bliss Business College.

Eleanor Ruth Becker Arnold A. Becker Toledo Ohio Edward Hyde Morse John H. Morse Augusta Bath St. Lucas’ Evangelical Lutheran Church Eileen Jones Addison Jones Fremont Street Paleo Papouts Bliss Business College Lewiston Miss Jones Bliss College Enlers

Kalamazoo graduate at Bowdoin Ivy House party

Miss Barbara Donnell of Kalamazoo Michigan formerly of Bath is to be graduated from Pine Manor Junior College in Wellesley Massachusetts in June She was among the guests at the Zeta Psi fraternity Ivy house party at Bowdoin College.

Barbara Donnell Kalamazoo. Mich Bath Pine Manor Junior College Wellesley Mass Zeta Psi Bowdoin College

Grace Episcopal Rector Tubbs Travels to New York

Rev. C Myron Tubbs of Grace Church is spending a few days in New York on church business.

Rev. C. Myron Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church New York

Surprise Birthday for William H Hudson Jr at Family Home

A surprise party honored William H Hudson Jr on his 23rd birthday at his parents home 11 Summer Street Court. Guests shared games a guitar music program by Raymond Donnell Sherman Mitchell and Herbert Hamlin and served punch sandwiches cakes and cookies.

William H. Hudson, Jr Hudson Summer Street Court Raymond Donnell Sherman Mitchell Herbert Hamlin Wilfred Chaplin John Hudson Herbert Delbert Lewis Ernest Harmon Daniel Fraser Robert Wallace Evelyn Pearson Sherman Theodore Mitchell Burleigh Thompson

Drake couple visits Miss Nancy Hyde in Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr of Middle Street spent the weekend with Miss Nancy Hyde in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts sharing time in the New England town during a brief visit.

J. Edward Drake, Jr Middle Street Nancy Hyde Wellesley Hills Mass

Bath Iron Works Notes and Gossip on America's Cup

In a Bath diary style note, references to Pres. William Newell of Bath Iron Works Corp and Harold Van derbilt discuss the 1997 America's Cup defense. The piece notes the Enemy's loss to Ranger over Sopwith, the intrinsics value of 45 dollars, and $60,000,000 spent in 78 years. Van derbilt's book On The Wind's Way highlights Newell's offer to build the craft on a cost basis as pivotal.

Pres William 8. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Harold Ranger Sopwith Mr. Vanderbilt Bath Pres. Newell

Vessel Built Rapidly at Bath Iron Works Praised

Skipper Mike lauds Bath Iron Works Corp for a vessel built quickly and well, calling it the most efficient construction he has seen. The remark highlights the shipyard’s reputed speed and quality.

Mike Bath, Iron Works Corp

Vanderbilt confirms no contract for Ranger building

The Vanderbilt book states there was never a signed contract for building the Ranger. Over the phone, Nowell told the noted sportsman the build cost and the deal was closed without a pen stroke.

Nowell

Book editions sent to President Newell and Archibald Main

Mr. Vanderbilt sends autographed editions of his latest book to President Newell and Vice President Archibald M. Main, fresh from the presses.

Mr. Vanderbilt Pres. Newell Archibald M. Main

Sopwith challenges NY Yacht Club for defender race

Vanderbilts recount T O M Sopwith proposing a race for the battered old mug with the New York Yacht Club in summer 1937. He notes why prior supporters did not back the defender cost about 300000 dollars and explains the Cup Committee failure to form an American syndicate and ensuing events.

Vanderbil T. O. M. Sopwith New York Yacht Club Vanderbilt

Starling Burgess Persists On Ranger Hull Offer

Starling Burgess and W B Newell broker a patriotic offer from Bath Iron Works to construct the Ranger's hull mast and spars at cost for an America’s Cup effort. The designers cut their fees, finalizing the arrangement after a New York conference with the Stephens brothers and several calls from Bath.

Starling Burgess Ranger W. 8. Newell Bath Iron Works New York Stephens Brothers Starling Bath

Bath Iron Works Hull 172 Built Without Formal Contract

The Bath Iron Works vessel hull No 172 was ordered by phone and confirmed by wire with no contract covering construction. Costs were never questioned and the project progressed with clocklike precision from start to finish.

Ranger Bath Iron Works

Timely material deliveries from steel and aluminum firms

The United States Steel Corp and Aluminum Company of America cooperated fully to insure prompt delivery of hull steel and spar duralumi materials, granting priority to the orders amid tight delivery schedules for hull and spar construction.

Ranger United States Steel Corp Aluminum Company of America

Bath Iron Works lauded by famed yachtsman for Ranger build

The renowned yachtsman credits Bath Iron Works officers and employees with Ranger's success. He notes Mr Newell's cost basis offer as decisive to proceed solo, praises unprecedented speed and quality of construction, and commends every worker for a full day's effort.

Bath Iron Works Ranger Newell

Vanderbilt sails into history with Kennebec Yacht

Harold S. Vanderbilt discusses the swift construction of the Ranger, whose 100 ton keel was poured on December 22, 1936 and launched May 11 after about 109 days. The note mentions his book Wind’s Highway and his other works on contract bridge and defense of the America's Cup.

Harold 8 Vanderbilt

Footers plans private airfield near East Brunswick on No 1 highway

Henry Footer of the boiler shop at East Brunswick plans to buy a three seater airplane and build two runways on his farm a five minute drive from Bath. He will use the field as a hobby site with possible future expansion and may offer it as Shipping City's airport if developed. Footer studies aviation under Frankie Simpson, a Maine flyer and plant erectors' department member, who mentors several others.

Henry Footer Hardings East Brunswick Mr. Footer Frankie Simpson Maine Simpson Henry No. 1 Bath Footer

President William Newell Heads to Washington for Bid Opening

President William Newell departed Monday for Washington to attend the Navy Department bid opening at 1 p.m. on Priday. The eight vessels include four set for private shipyards with contracts expected by late June. The process hinges on bid results and contract awards.

William Newell Washington, D. C Navy Department Uae

George Hartsgrove Joins Farmington Plant as Driller

Farmington native George Hartsgrove, once a standout athlete at Kents preparatory school and a Maine baseball hopeful with a Boston Braves tryout years ago, entered a local plant Monday as a driller. He gained early notice as a hurler and shot putter, reputed for long throws and solid infield play.

George Hartsgrove Farmington Boston Braves George Kents Preparatory School Maine Coaering Kelley Field

Veteran Gus Schwerdtfeger Admitted To Togus Hospital

Gus Schwerdtfeger, a former first class, has entered the Veterans Hospital at Togus for treatment. He served overseas in World War I with the American forces.

Gus Schwerdtfeger Veterans’ Hospital Togus Gus

Local youths report for duty at Boston Navy Yard

Several boys have accepted recent calls to the Boston Navy Yard and report there Monday. The group includes Gus Meister shipfitter Alfred Taylor Woodrow Wilson and Carroll Hatch of Woolwich all welders.

Boston Navy Yard Gus Meister Shipfitter Alfred Taylor Woodrow Wilson Carroll Hatch Woolwich

Shipfitter's helper killed in Lisbon car crash

Alfred J. Nason, a shipfitter's helper, died Saturday in an automobile accident at Lisbon. He worked for Alex Burgess Jr., safety engineer. David P. Mullin, safety engineer, spent the weekend fishing at Rangeley Lakes and caught a salmon of just under three pounds, with Mrs. Mullin accompanying him.

Alfred J. Nason Shipfitter Lisbon Alex Burgess, Jr David P. Mullin Rangeley Lakes

Gordon Garnett Joins Richard Gachenbach's Division

Local young man Gordon Garnett, noted for boxing in Maine years ago, has entered the employ of Richard Gachenbach's outside machinists' division on Monday.

Gordon Garnett Maine Richard Gachenbach

Local workers and veterans plan Memorial Day activities

George F. Ware, former Bath dry cleaner, now works in a tinshop. Reginald Burns and his father Kenneth plan a Pittston visit. Floyd Preble and Asa Wilson will drive to Bangor for Memorial Day exercises where the VFW of the Queen City unveils a statue honoring war victims. Preble is in timekeepers and Wilson in the pipe shop.

George F. Ware Bath Reginald Burns Kenneth Carpenters’ Division Pittston, Pa Floyd Preble Veterans of Foreign Wars Maine Asa Wilson Dyer-Flaherty Post Bangor Vf.w Queen City Preble Wilson

Naval Architects and Marine Engineers meet in Boston

Vice President Archibald M. Main and George B. Connard travel to Boston for the Spring meeting at MIT. The program includes a paper on The Propeller Testing Tunnel at MIT and an inspection of the new tunnel, with afternoon talks on Problems Incidental to High Pressures and Temperatures in Marine Steam Power Plants. John E. Burkhardt of Bethlehem Steel Co. leads the committee.

Archibald M. Main George B. Connard Pres. Newell Boston Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Massachusetts Institute of Technology John E. Burkhardt Bethlehem Steel Co The Iron Works

Ex-Mayor Smal Returns to Duties After Eye Strain

The article notes ex Mayor Donald N. Smal resuming duties in the hall drawing room after eye strain. It mentions a Boston surgeon’s unique offer should Mr Small die first, involving a leg from a past knee operation. Robert T. Boudreau plans a weekend trip to New York City to view the World’s Fair.

Donald N. Smal Boston Mr. Small Robert T. Boudreau The Electrical Shop New York City

Ensign Blaisdel Detached to Report to Sims

Ensign William G. Blaisdel of the USN has been ordered detached from the USS Yorktown on June 17 to report for duty aboard the USS Sims, a 1570 ton destroyer currently at the Iron Works awaiting trials. John Clark, leading shipfitter, died at Cherryfield after a fish mishap. Howard Barter, rigger, plans to attend the World's Fair in New York during the upcoming long weekend. Cap Barter, father of Howard, is improving after confinement to his summer street home.

William Briry Melrose Mass Edward E. Barry Grove Street William G. Blaisdel Us.n Yorktown Sims Iron Works Howard Barter Rigger New York Capt Cap Stan Clark Lewiston Clarks Stan

Arthur Preeman Confined to Home by Unknown Circumstances

Arthur Preeman, a shipfitter, is confined to his home by unclear circumstances. Neighbors report no external injuries while local authorities investigate the cause and potential safety concerns.

Arthur Preeman Shipfitter

Molder Arthur Hutchins Returns From Kearny Shipyard Plant

Arthur Hutchins, once of the mold loft, has returned from the Federal Shipbuilding Company plant in Kearny New Jersey where he was employed as loftsman. Stan Curtis, who left the Iron Works several months ago, is mentioned in connection with Hutchins.

Arthur Hutchins Mold Loft Federal Shipbuilding Company Kearney N. J Stan Curtis Iron Works

Transfer of Crew to Federal Plant Prompts Department Move

A crew member has been moved from the mold loft to the shipfitting department at the Federal plant. The transfer signals a restructuring effort aimed at aligning skilled labor with production needs and improving workflow efficiency.

Federal

Leading man shipfitter takes senior role at yard

A shipyard names a leading man shipfitter to a senior position, signaling expanded responsibilities. The appointment underscores productivity goals at the yard and aligns with ongoing wage and craft hierarchies within the shipbuilding community.

Fisherman Hopes to Land A Few Trout

A brief note describes a fisherman's cautious plan to land a few trout, with no clear location or date provided. The fragment hints at patient casting and a quiet, idle day on the water.

Weekend Fishing Beckons Local Men

Fishing draws many men this weekend with Gerald Atkinson a plant surveyor and his wife Mrs Atkinson noted in the brief.

Gerald Atkinson Atkinson

Fire safety drill daily at plant demonstration

The Tron W town fire department conducts a daily 1230 p m demonstration on proper use of fire preventing equipment with management approval. The plant management urges fire prevention to protect workers noting that a small fire early can prevent a major blaze that could put hundreds of men out of work.

Tron W

List of demonstrators named for shipyard roles

The following employees are to serve as demonstrators: Arthur Preney time office. Charles Haggett tinsmith. Edward St. Peter maintenance department. John Mullaney boilershop. Leon Genthner Capt William Blair's office. Ralph Bertrand machinist. Cecil Fullerton maintenance electrician. Alex Burgess Jr leading man shipfitter. Ernest George clerk in Arthur King's office. J Peter Dubar test crew. Arthur Bourget shipfitter. Harold Dowling mold loft. Lester Savoy machine pipefitter.

Arthur Preney Time Charles Haggett Edward St. Peter John Mullaney Leon Genthner William Blair Ralph Bertrand Cecil Fullerton Alex Burgess, Jr Ernest George Arthur King J. Peter Dubar Arthur Bourget Harold Dowling Lester Savoy

Demonstration Committee Members Named

The committee in charge of the demonstration includes Harold Corliss from the pipe shop Everett Cooke a machine operator and Vincent Nichols from electrical 8)

Harold Corliss Everett Cooke Vincent Nichols

Windlass notes and workplace chatter continue

The column reports on factory shifts and a holiday adjustment with Wednesday reopening, Saturday makeup work, and workers preferring the long weekend. It notes hires, car repairs, a wedding nearing, moves, a car radiator theft at a dance, a windlass shipment, softball plans, and a close call from a crane despatch.

Storeroom Keeper Upset by Bitter Bottle Offer

A storeroom keeper faced deep disappointment days ago after being offered a drink from a bottle. The incident suggests an unexpected, sour reception to a simple gesture.

Morse high students win at six matchy afternoon event

A list of Morse high school pupils who qualified in the six matchy event includes James Hainer Doreen Higgins George Soule Louise Sullivan Hazel Belanger Louise Dole Carmen Huse Betty Hopkins Elaine Noyes and Betty Mullen.

Morse High School James Hainer Doreen Higgins George Soule Louise Sullivan Hazel Belanger Louise Dole Carmen Huse Betty Hopkins Elaine Noyes Betty Mullen

Coffey Creek gathering ends in stale coffee discovery

A group labeled Cobb's Creek drinks heavily but discovers the beverage is just stale coffee, leaving the gathering without real refreshments and prompting quiet disappointment.

Would be Fisherman in the Machine Shop

A would-be fisherman in a machine shop reportedly caught only a bowl of goldfish this weekend, presented Monday as the sole catch.

Scouts Guard Young Moviegoers In Local Theatres

The Boy Scouts of America join two local theatres in a safety program every Saturday through summer. At 1 p.m. three scouts per theatre monitor crosswalks and assist ushers to guide children during the first show then resume corner duty until the next show ends. Scouts at Uptown Theatre were Paul Lemot, Clyde Norton, Malcolm Varney of Troop 52 and at the Opera House Richard Watson, Thomas Morse, Joseph Spear of Troop 52.

Boy ‘Scouts of America Uptown Theatre Paul Lemont Clyde Norton Malcolm Varney Opera House Richard Watson Thomas Morse Joseph Spear

Gladys Brimigion Family Relocates to Tlaine Street Residence

Mrs. Gladys Brimigion and her children Stanley have moved from upper Washington Street to the vacated home on Tlaine Street. The Knight family recently relocated to Richland, leaving the Washington Street property.

Gladys Brimigion Stanley Upper Washington Street Tlaine Street Howard Knight Rich

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