Remarkable Record of Bath Shipyards Under War Effort
William S. Newell of Bath outlines Bath Iron Works and South Portland yard expansions to build 114 merchant ships and 29 Navy vessels by end of 1943. He notes labor growth from 3,200 to 25,000, plant expansions, and rapid delivery performance despite material delays, with launches totaling 31 ships by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Britain
Maritime Commission
Bath
South Portland
British
D.W.T
Navy
Midweek travel plan aids wartime rail congestion
Transport Director Joseph B Eastman reports plans by life insurance firms Chicago's First National Bank and others for midweek departures or employee vacations to ease heavy weekend rail congestion. Pullman urges early reservations as an ICC tariff penalizes resale, while President Roosevelt says rationing is not needed now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B Eastman
Chicago
First National Bank
Pullman Company
I.C.C
Roosevelt
Oil Shortage Pushes Homeheating Back to Coal
Fear of an oil shortage this winter drives families to switch from oil to coal heating. At present a fuel shortage exists in the area and dealers are restricting purchases to only essential needs.
Road between city and Popham Beach reported
A report notes the road linking the city to Popham Beach was described as being in a certain condition or status.Further details are not provided within the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Bath and Popham Travel Down During Weekends
Best condition in its history came the gasoline rationing and as a result the travel between Bath and Popham has been greatly reduced during weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Popham
Music Travels Paper Delight For Les Camarades
Les Camarades Musicaux hosted by Mrs. Milton Douglas on York Street featured Allan H. Ramsay presenting a paper on Music Travels. The program included multiple vocal and instrumental numbers, with a chorus performing United States of America, and a sequence of solo and duet pieces en route to a final group setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Camarades Musicaux
Milton Douglas
York Street
Douglas
Walter Wiggin
Charles Lockery
George Jacobs
Jacobs
Allan H. Ramsay
Ramsay
United States of America
Margaret J. Melcher
Carl E. Albee
Tschaikowski - Konitz
Robert B. Hatch
Fred D. Hill
Fred H. Cary
Albee
Benrend
Robert Eden
Hatch
Schumann
Carissima
Penn
Cary
Fisher
Lieber
Mr. Ramsay
Mrs Albee
Miss Melcher
Smart
Mr. Royal
Daisy
Scott
Vannah
Murphy
Royal
Choris United States of America
St Marys P T A votes to cancel its tea
St Marys P T A met at St Mars school and voted to cancel its tea planned for May 21 due to sugar rationing. Mrs James L Nottall reported on the Maine Council of Catholic Women session in Augusta. New officers were elected: president Mrs Nostal, vice president Perry, secretary Burgess, treasurer Kelley. Next meeting June 17. session will be evening with location to be announced. Elementary schools in the city completed a standard test covering grades two to eight, providing a nationwide benchmark and aiding future planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's P.T.A
St. Mars
Carcel
Navy Relief Fund
James L Nottall
Maine Council of Cathole Women
Augusta Mist
Etter O
En- Suinnk Sear
Nemindtins
Arthur Burgess
Wilfred Thabenault
Alphonse Turcotte
Jiones Nostal
Daniel Perry
Alex Burrgess, Jr
John Kelley
Boston University awards first war class degrees
Miss Beverly F Shorey and Miss Phyllis E Brown among 1500 graduates as Boston University marks its first war class May commencement. Degrees conferred by President Daniel L Marsh with Gov Howard McGrath and Paul V McNutt speaking. Inter-session changes allow four years of study in three. summer session starts July 5 and ends August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly F. Shorey
York Street
Boston
Boston University
Daniel L. Marsh
Shorey
Sargent College of Physical Education
Sargenta
Phyllis E. Brown
Randall Avenue
Ocean Park
School of Social Work
Symphony Hall
Arthur Fiedler
Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
B. U. Law
Marsh Sunday
The
Commonwealth
Frank G. Allen
University Board of Trustees
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security Agency
War Manpower Commission
University
Lionesses Nominate New Officers At Sedgwick Meeting
Lionesses nominated officers Thursday evening at 6 30 Sedgwick. President Mrs Arthur W King. Vice President Mrs Richard T Hersom. Secretary Mrs Herbert S Cav anaugh. Treasurer Mrs Daniel Williams. Directors Mrs Leonard F Wetherbee Mrs James Leavitt. Mrs Edgar D Leavitt. Twister Mrs Arthur M Bowker and Mrs Albert S Noyes. Charter Night with Lions Club set June 4.
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Ohi m
Cers
Lionesses
Sedgwick
Arthur W. King
Richard T. Hersom
Herbert S. Cavanaugh
Daniel Williams
Leonard F. Wetherbee
Jamer
Edgar D. Leavitt
Arthur M. Bowker
Albert S. Noyes
Forest L. Shepard
Emily M. Larrabee
Brotherhood Wins Union Shop at Shipyards
The Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers gains a union shop at Bath Iron Works and the Harding plant, effective June 4. The Brotherhood also wins check-off of dues, a joint labor management committee, and revised wage classifications across yards along the Atlantic coast, with vacation benefits of one week after one year and two weeks after two years, plus option to convert vacation into War Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works
Harding
Brotherhood
Atlantic Coast
Friday Concert Boosts Navy Relief Fund Over 150
A City Park concert and State Armory dance raised more than 150 for the Navy Relief Fund. Alex A. Burden said early totals exclude concessions and armory receipts. Mrs. Louis Shane Jr urged donations to support Navy families, especially in need of layettes for newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Relief Fund
City Park
Citizen's Committee
Alex A. Burden
State Armory
Louis Shane, Jr
Winthrop
Navy Relief Society
Navy
Relef Society
Bath Iron Works
Roland Gagnon
William S. Newell
New England
Richard Mathews Hallet
J. M. Kiernan
A. J. Danielson
USO
Bath
Navy Relief
Recruiting Officer Here Every Friday
Staff Sergeant Ralph Pellegrini of the Marine Recruiting Station Lewiston will be at the local post office building each Friday from 9:30 to 3:30 until further notice. He will interview applicants for regular and reserve branches of the U S Marine Corps. Eligibility includes ages 17 to 30 and height 5 feet 4 inches to 6 feet 2 inches. Men 30 to 50 may enlist in Class 4 reserve, mainly for guard duty in navy yards within the First Naval District. Veterans of World War I may be reinstated to their discharged rank and receive a daily family allowance of $1.15 in addition to normal pay. The office is on the building’s first floor, in the room to the right as you enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pellegrini
Marine
Lewiston
United States Marine Corps
Navy Yards
First Naval District
Miss Sally Hyde Injured in Newton Car Crash
Miss Sally Hyde of Elmhurst is treated at Newton hospital after a Friday automobile crash in which she was a passenger with Jacqueline Lang of Wellesley Hills. To avoid a child in the road, the car struck a tree. other occupants were thrown through the windshield and severely cut. Hyde sustained a concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Hyde
Elmhurst
Newton, Mass
Jacqueline Lang
Wellesley Hills
Hyde
Mr and Mrs Carl Meister Move to Gerald Street
Mr and Mrs Carl P Meister and their son Gary have relocated to Gerald Street, listed as their new residence in this community update.
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Carl P. Meister
Gary
Gerald Street
Red Cross Founded 61 Years Ago In War Time
The American Red Cross marked 61 years since its founding on May 21 as members worldwide honored the enduring mercy spirit in war times. In Bath, the local chapter was organized in May 1917, with a meeting on April 27, 1917 at Harold M. Sewall’s home forming plans and a seven member temporary committee. Miss Carolyn Moses has served since.
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America
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bath
Harold M. Sewall
William D. Sewall
Camilla Sewall
Langdon T. Snipe
Fred E. Drake
Carolyn M. Moses
Winona Tilton Stinson
Walter S. Glidden
Culbert McGay
Frank B. Nichols
Miss Moses
Rumored Bath Fuel Oil Shortage Limits to Regular Customers
Reports from Bath indicate a widespread shortage of fuel oil with dealers cutting supplies by 50 to 75 percent. Most say they can serve regular customers only with limited amounts until the next quota arrives, with one dealer offering five gallons per customer who brings containers while stock lasts.
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Bath
Congress Shirt Co. Receives 90 Percent War Bond Award
Congress Shirt Co. was honored with a Treasury Department certificate for achieving over 90 percent employee participation in War Bonds payroll savings. Dominique J. Tardiff presented the award to Raymond Eng lish, with praise from Clinton A. Clausen and acknowledgment of Martha Grant for organizing the plan at Bath firm.
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Congress Shirt Co
United States Treasury Department
Dominique J. Tardiff
Sagadahoc
Raymond E English
Clinton A. Clausen
Clausen
English
Martha Grant
Perkins Family Relocates Within Orono to Hyde Park Terrace
Mr and Mrs Niles Perkins and daughter Bernice move from 1299 Washington Street in Orono to an apartment at Hyde Park Terrace. Mr Perkins a member of the University of Michigan class of 1943 works in Bath Iron Works personnel department gaining experience in industrial staff duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles Perkins
Bernice
Orono
Washington Street
Hyde Park Terrace
Perkins
U. of M
Bath Iron Works
War on Cancer funds rise in Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc County reports a 1942 fund total of 1,467.00 for the Women’s Field Army for the Control of Cancer with Bath leading county receipts at 1,229.56 including Ward totals, Winneganee, Hyde Park Terrace, Bath business district, and other districts. Woolwich tripled its 1941 contribution as drive chairmen Mrs. G. Baer Connard and Mrs. Alexander Mac Donald announce the year’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Women's Field Army
Bath
Woolwich
G. Baer Connard
Sagadahoc
Portland
Alexander MacDonald
Grand County
John H. Harkins
Winneganee
Hyde Park Terrace
Bath Business
Phippsburg
West Bath
Sebasco Estates
Small Point
West Point
Topsham
Richmond
Bowdoinham
Winneyance
Central Ladies' Aid Closes Its Season
The Central church parish house hosted a luncheon to mark the end of the season for the Central Ladies' Aid. Joseph W. Larrabee of Rock Hill Inn catered featuring chicken and lobster salads. Mrs. Lewis Sanborn received a handbag for her work as work committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church Parish House
Aid
Joseph W. Larrabee
Rock Hill Inn
West Bath
Lewis Sanborn
Richard Quick
Isaac B. Howard
Day's Ferry
Agnes. W. Humphreys
Albion L. Corliss
Day’s Ferry
Margaret R. Foote
Alfred E. Rowe
Speedsters Added to May Trial Justice Docket
Trial Justice Ames heard 22 speeding and related cases this month after a May 1 state police drive. Among arraignments, Fred Tucker of Waterville faced a suspended $5 fine and $7.45 costs for driving 55 mph on Route 201. Edith Kreiger, R N of Old Town, pleaded guilty to 50 mph and received a suspended $5 fine plus $7.45 costs. Rex St Ledger and State Officer Dewinter made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Ames
Fred Tucker
Waterville
Rex St. Ledger
Winthrop
Edith Kreiger
R.N
Old Town
Dewinter
Service Men Guests at Winter Street Women’s Group Event
The Winter Street Women's Group hosted service men at the U S Center with informal games and Vic dancing. Table bowling baseball and darts were played. Paul Jones and a grand march accompanied the dances. Private Tommy Dolphin entertained with stories and imitations. Hostesses included Mrs. Henry McCabe Mrs. Cecil Rowland and Mrs. Clifford Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
U.S. Center
Vic
Paul Jones
Tommy Dolphin
John Sylvester
Henry McCabe
Cecil Rowland
Clifford Smith
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Annual Meeting
George E. Gray of Warren was elected grand chancellor of the Maine Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias at the 78th session in Augusta on May 20. Ida M. Nevers of Berwick was named Grand Chief of the Grand Temple Pythian Sisters. A slate of officers followed for both orders, with multiple names and towns listed. The Sisters were tea guests of Mrs Sumner Sewall at the Blaine Mansion last Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Gray
Warren
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
Maine
Augusta
Ida M. Nevers
Berwick
Grand Temple
Almon H. Young
Scarboro
John W. Coull
North Jay
Harold Elder
Woodsford
Frederick P. Wilson
South Portland
James R. Ballard
Limestone
Charles H. Stevens
Steep Falls
Inner Guard
J. Lindsey Campbell
Gray
Outer Guard
Other Sisters
Addie L. Saunders
Hanover
Gertrude B. Oliver Friendship
Avis M. Huff
Norway
Gertrude M. B. Doane
Brewer
Ethel M. Lad
Clam Canning Season Extended By Maine Official
Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner Arthur R. Greenleaf extended the clam canning season from May 15 to June 4 as an emergency measure. He said industry and armed forces demand justify the move, predicting higher than normal total pack while noting civilian supplies will remain tight. More than a dozen factories now produce daily as three month output climbs past 120 000 bushels, with last year digger payments totaling 390 419 dollars. The extension aims to protect young clams by closing flats to digging during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Greenleaf
Maine
Greenleaf
Theta Chapter Outlines Year Program Plans
Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. William Turpie s home with 15 members present. The year s program includes a vagabond picnic on June 2, a tea on June 24, a July Victory dance, and a flower show on August 24. Committees led by Mrs. Turpie, Miss Lois Swett, Miss Helen Hayes, and others organized events and a Needlework guild project is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
William Turpie
High Street
Edwin R., Andrews
Leonard Weatherbee
Madge Stacey
Jean Danforth
Roberta Hathorne
John A. Greene, Jr
Richard Haskell
Kathaleen Scott
Eleanor Danforth
Pauly Metcalf
Turpie
Lois Swett
Helen Hayes
Mary Carroll
Official Visit to Rebekah Lodge Highlights Meeting
Mrs Lilla R Sproul of Hallo well warden of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine paid her official visit to Queen Esther Rebekah lodge in 1 0 C F hall last Tuesday. Guests included Mrs Ruth Bunker Howe and Mrs Margaret B Peabody of Richmond. Gifts and bouquets were exchanged, memorials read for Hattie Richardson and Fannie F Wilson, several membership applications were received, refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilla R. Sproul
Hallowell
Rebekah Assembly of
Maine
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Ruth Bunker Howe
Richmond
Hattie Richardson
Fannie F. Wilson
Beulah Lodge
Queen Esther
Bath England Appreciates Aid
Continued from Page One the report notes Bath England hopes to send a photograph of the kitchen with the Bath Maine inscription. Mrs. Herbert T. Caverly of Corliss street is confined to her home by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
England
Maine
Herbert T. Caverly
Corliss Street
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
Puzzle lists across and down clues with many entries and some numbered gaps including ages and terms like hoarfrost and epoch. Readers fill in answers for words ranging from verbs to objects, animals, weather terms, and phonetic mystic sounds.
Cryptogram Quotation by Swift Featured by King Syndicate
A cryptogram from Cryptoquote presents a quote by Swift about belief as a defect that should be concealed when it cannot be overcome. The ciphered line precedes the attributed quotation and credits distribution by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Propeller Club
Newell
LES Camarades
Milton H. Douglas
ST. Mary’s P.T.A
University Open
B. I. W. Band
Marine Corps
Central Ladies’ Aid
Bowdoinham Court
Knights OF Pythias and Pythian Sisters
Rebekah Lodge
Constellation
Salen
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