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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1938

Page

5

Bath Hosts Military Officer and Social Set Echoes

Commander Guy W. Clark, U S N arrived to take command of the USS Jouett at Bath Iron Works. Aides and guests mingle through Bath with dinners, weddings anniversaries, and Bowdoin Maine game attendances marking a busy social season.

Bath fans travel for Bowdoin Maine game in Brunswick

A large crowd from Bath attended the Bowdoin Maine football game in Brunswick on Saturday afternoon. Among the attendees were many named local residents and family groups, while Rev. Charles R. Sims and his daughter left Monday for South Easton Massachusetts due to the illness of Mr. Sims' father, Robert A. Sims.

Arthur L. Pratt Ruth Paul Buckley Leo Pratt Leo Martha Morse Brunswick Bath Bowdoin-Maine Marguerite Brown Mary McClure Louise Briggs Lida Lennox Gladys Mayo Louise Trainor Pauline McNeil Emily Jordan Ellen Stevens Marjorie Smiley Henry D. Small John Madden Roberta Erwin James Craige Russell Stodder Edward Owen Leon Buck Mary Bates Esther Drummond Laura Craft Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Helen Sims Overman Waldoboro South Easton Mass Mr. Sim Robert A. Sims Louis M. Silverman Sarah Libby Whittier Field

Long Island City visitors return from Maine seaside stay

Mrs Mary Dana and her daughter Barbara along with Mrs Dana's cousin Mrs George Conaty of Long Island City N Y returned to New York Friday after a week with Mr and Mrs Harold Walker of Highland Street They plan to spend Fall and Winter in New York and return for Christmas with Mr and Mrs Walker Mr and Mrs Frank B Kelly of Winchester Massachusetts formerly of Bath Massachusetts spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Donald S Sewall at Boothbay Harbor

Mary Dana Barbara Dana George Conaty Long Island City N. Y New York Harold Walker Highland Street Walker Frank B. Kelly Winchester, Mass Bath Donald S. Sewall Boothbay Harbor Arthur Sewall The Stonehouse Chicago Alice Barler Goshen, Ind Richard Barler Sewall James Christy

Dr Herbert T Caverly Reopens Office After Study Leave

Dr. Herbert T. Caverly resumes practice after a three week absence spent in St. Louis pursuing further training in oral surgery. He returns with his wife Mrs. Caverly, daughter Lardina Ann, son Herbert T. Caverly III, and mother in law Mrs. Edward Vaughan.

Herbert T. Caverly St. Louis

Social Notes From Mount Vernon and Surroundings

Mr and Mrs Dana Raymond of Mount Vernon New Hampshire left Friday after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of 722 Washington street Several Bath residents attended the annual game supper in Whitefield on Thursday Barrett C Nichols of Barre Vermont visited his parents at 1 North street and attended the Bowdoin Maine football game Wetherbee couple moved from Sabine cottage to Bruce's Hill Ernest Everard house Greenfield Mass visited Ashenden family Miss Ferralyn Roberts returned to Augusta after two day visit Leonard and Mrs Wetherbee planned fall winter luncheon club met High prize won by Mrs Harry Crosman second by Mrs Guy Sprague Margaret Minott left for Portland College Club lecture and visits with friends

Mrs Elmer Prey Melrose Mass Mrs. Prey W. Fred Wetherbee Washington Street Mr. Prey Bowdoin, With Joseph O. Purdue Linna Marie Alice Lorraine Boston Montgomery Purdue George Richardson Winter Street Church Rodney W. Roundy Portland Dana Raymond Mount Vernon N. H Fred Merchant Barrett C. Nichols Barre North Street Leonard Wetherbee Everett G. Lemont Sabine Ernest Everard Bruce's Hill Upper Wetherbee Greenfield James Ashenden Ferralyn Roberts Augusta General Hospital Augusta Chester Roberts High Street South End Lmcheons Harry Crosman Guy Sprague John Hunt Middle Street Walter B. Warren West Newton Frederick Warren Cambridge Anne Kimball Miriam W. Kimball Lincoln Street Walter Warren Samuel D. Hooper Hooper

Bath clergy and social notes from a summer Bath church service

Attendees at Rev Amory Cosman led Bath Nazarene services included Miss Lois Palmer Mrs Bates Stover and others. Distinct items note Day's Jewelry executives visiting Portland, marriage returns for Arthur Wagner and Naomi Morton, and visits among Bath residents including the Madden family and Mrs Soule. Also mention of the destroyer Sampson and Seaboard Navigation officials visiting Bath, with travel plans to Europe later.

Bath Gardiner Amory Cosman Lois Palmer Bates Stover Alice M. Pratt William Fraser Donald Preble Cosman Nazarene Arthur Wagner Livemore Falls Naomi Morton Jay Gilmore Earl T. French Russell Street

Social Roundup of Washington Street Guests and Weekend Trips

A large array of residents and visitors are listed at homes and inns across the city. Notables include Mr and Mrs John K Jayne of New Canaan Conn and Miss Elena Bianchi of Framingham Mass among many others visiting from Bangor Lubec Portland and Boston. Weekend trips saw drives along the east coast and visits to Bowdoin College and Brunswick.

John K. Jayne New Canaan, Conn William D. Sewall Washington Street Duncan McInnes Bangor The Seaboard Navigation Co Dana Wrightington McInnes John McInnes Arthur Gewall 2d New Canaan Conn William McGill Winchester Mass Elena Bianchi Framingham Mas.s Manley D. Breck Sumner Pike New York Carlton Pike Lubec Charles W. Davis Mary Metcalf Frederick Brown Wiscasset Framingham, Mass Frederick E. Drake

Debut at Vanderhoef silver wedding observance in New York

Miss Katharine Morse daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry F Morse of New London Conn debuted Monday night at the golden wedding anniversary of her grandparents Mr and Mrs N Wyckoff Vanderhoef held at their son N S Wyckoff Vanderhoef on Park avenue New York The Morse connection to Bath appears in her father’s past and the family gathered with cousins and relatives for the event Joseph T Small has returned to New York after visiting his brother Mayor Donald N Small and Mrs Small on North Street.

Katharine Morse Harry F. Morse New London Conn N. Wyckoff Vanderhoef Wyckoff Vanderhoef Park Avenue New York Miss Morse Bath Mrs. Vanderhoef Joseph T. Small Donald N. Small Mrs. Small North Street

Community Notes Highlight Local Social, Sporting, and Oddities

Betty Small hosts sewing club at 12 Dummer Street with Lydia Smith Ann Desmond and others attending. Boston Y M C A leaders MacCormick and wife visit Bath and attend Bowdoin Maine game. Several residents travel, entertain, and welcome visitors while local clubs meet and family news spreads through Bath.

Betty Small Ralph F. Small Dummer Street Sewing Club Lydia Smith Ann Desmond Audrey Hill Barbara Stodder Mary Morse Frances Flaherty

Deer sighting and bird hunting near Murphy's Corner

Ridney Ross of High Street and Harvey P. Hathorne of Sagadahoc Ferry hunted near Murphy's Corner in Woolwich on Tuesday and spotted four deer during the day, but their focus remained on birds rather than the deer.

Bath Iron Works Notes and Gossip

Navy Day remarks by Charles Edison describe delays in the naval program blamed on departments and "bugs" in new designs. Engineering issues include reinforced deck plates and leaking steam pipes, with further delays possible as two navy schools debate the use of 600 psi high pressure steam systems in destroyers and battleships.

Charles Edison Navy Navy Day Washington

Navy Board clashes over high pressure warship design

High pressure systems save fuel but strain metal parts. Edison supports higher pressure as progressive engineering, while several officers call it experimental. A Navy Board inspector who criticized new ships was transferred, amid claims the board’s criticisms and improvement recommendations were overridden.

Edison Navy Department Board of Inspection and Survey

Fire department association adds new members and crews

The B I W fire department led by Chief G Ed die Clough with 20 men across two companies includes Raymond Trott as hose captain and Harold Dowling as secretary. Foamite company is captained by Harold Corliss with Cecil L Fullerton as secretary. Members include Bennie Bourgett Pete Dubar Ernest George and others. John Newell joined at the October meeting. They are a hot bunch and sometimes retrieve apparatus after fires.

B. I.W. Fire Department G. Eddie Clough Bill Edgett Milton Savage Raymond Trott Harold Dowling Bennie Bourgett Pete Dubar Ernest George W. F. Grindell Vincent Nichols Alex Burgess H. E. Cook Lester Savoy William Ryan Ira Durgin Foamite Company Harold Corliss Cecil L. Fullerton Ralph Bertrand Leon Genthner John Mullaney Edmund St. Peter Charles Haggett Arthur Preney John Newell Association

Mullaney Takes Ruth Hodgdon As New Helper In Yard

Joseph H. Mullaney Jr, electric welder, hires Ruth Sprague Hodgdon of Woolwich to run an electric stove at 35 Park Street after the whistle. The article lists 11 MIT graduates in the yard and notes other employees and hunting trips with local color and humor.

Joseph H. Mullaney, Jr Ruth Sprague Hodgdon Woolwich St. Mary’s Church Joe Park Street

New hires join city staff under wage law changes

Dave Tabor joins the maintenance crew and Alfred Young becomes the new fireman. Additional watchmen were added as necessary under the new wage and hour law.

Dave Tabor Alfred Young

Veteran machinist Ed Ripley ill for two days last week

Machinist veteran Ed Ripley was absent two days last week due to illness. Actor John Howe appeared in Bob Oliver's show in Yarmouth last Thursday night as part of the cast.

Ed Ripley John Howe Bob Oliver Yarmouth

Workmen Quit Early for Game Supper at Whitefield

Roger Pierce and Everett Lemont left work Thursday to attend a game supper at Whitefield. They stumbled into the dining room door, piled their plates with all reachable food, and only left after Mrs. Pierce intervened. Roger reportedly left two five dollar gold pieces as a tip. Gene Thebeau and Ernest George bid on bear skins to be turned into rugs.

Roger Pierce Everett Lemont Whitefield Mrs. Pierce Roger Gene Thebeau Ernest George

Joe Melrose Returns to Office After Vacation

Joe Melrose rejoined the main office after a two week vacation without injuries to himself or any game. Buddy Henderson found all five tires flat on his car at 1 am after Halloween. Floyd Preble of the time office is on vacation with the staff unsure if he is fighting in Spain or China, but they believe he is fighting somewhere.

John Dauphin O.M Mel Howe Gene Whitten Alfred “Misery” Miller North Woods Joe Melrose Buddy” Henderson Buddy Floyd Preble Time Office Spain China

Foremen and workers return. copper shop reopens

Frank King foreman of copper shop Henry Shaw foreman pattern maker Arthur King foreman fitter Howard Rice assistant in mold loft William Briggs assistant in welding Carroll Davis store indicate staff comeback after absence.

Frank King Henry Shaw Arthur King Howard Rice William Briggs Carroll Davis E. P. Steininger Roger Pierce Herbert Morse Herbert Kennedy Frank Farnham Ray Hart Howard Brewer Louis Dallett Ferdinand Hutchins Gordon Lewis Linwood Davis Robert Roy Sven Lonn Ivan Nelson Louis Cormier Herbert King Charles Lastamoine Charles Blaisdell Frank Angelo Paul Sherman James Smith Edward Hodgdon Martin Powers James Murphy Kenneth Lennox John Hart W. M. Mitchell Harold Stanton W. M. Childs W. E. Voltz Thatcher B. Pinkham Samuel Wakeman Carroll Watson Charles Marr Henry Parshley William S. Newell Archibald Main Harry B. Briggs L. Eugene Thebeau George Baer Connard

Navyyard crane accident and destroyer transfer at Charlestown

Monthly awards of 5 3 and 2 dollars are announced as notices are posted. Albert Hollander is the latest officer to be called into the Charlestown navy yard. A wire cable on a crane operated by Arthur Main broke, causing a large boom to fall in the southwest yard. John Doucette and Harry Farnham escaped by quick steps. the boom hit while hoisting a small bulkhead. No destroyers were endangered. Destroyer Davis left BIW Wednesday morning and was turned over to the navy yard by noon under Capt. Blair with Keating navigating and Oliver piloting. The crew included Furbher Davis, Bar ter, McElman, and others. clerk Leon Genthner.

Arthur Main John Doucette Harry Farnham John Harry Frank Fortier O. K Davis BIW Navy Department Charlestown Navy Yard William S. Blair Gordon R. Keating Leonard Oliver Furbher Davis Howard Barter Walter McElman Abs George Levyn Elihu Pullerton Alton Wright Thad Roberts Walter McElman II Leon Genthner

Bowling Night Feats Close Armistice Week at Cape Camp

At the shipyard through the forward and after engine rooms and tool shops workers organized bowling teams. Frank Fortier posted a 99 average for three games as No 1. others followed with strong marks. Frank King the copper shop boss earned praise as best bowler. Frank Fortier also claimed a bear after a nighttime hunt near King field. Yard closes Friday Armistice day.

Frank Fortier John Hensinger al Turcotte Harry Cook Tom Allen Watson Earle Crean Brown Marchette Pierce Osborn Farrell Taylor Briggs

Mrs Flaherty Returns from Norway Visit

Mrs. Margaret Flaherty of 344 Front Street returned from Norway after a three week visit with her daughter Mrs. William J. Gallagher.

Margaret Flaherty Front Street Norway William J. Gallagher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Guy W. Clark U. 8S. N U. S. 3S. Jouett Bath Iron Works Corp Clark United States Naval Academy At Annapolis Bureau of Construction and Repair Washington, D.C Sedgwick Florence Albee Green Street Edward S. Miller James Brackett New Harbor New York City Robert W. Ferrell New Castle Edmund A. Tarbell Nina A. Underwood Concord John H. Knapp Portsmouth Ralph Dennett Kittery Harry P. Nason Cottage Park Avenue Camden Ruth Tewksbury Winter Street Samuel R. Percy Allen M. Irish Elsie M. Folsom Everett King Court Street Memorial Hospital Elinor Shorey Richard Syring Portland, Ore Kathleen V. Leonard Nathan W. Watson John Greene William Greene Jeannette F. Shackford Turner's Court Louise M. Stewart John Stewart Pearl Street Daniel T. Dougherty Mr. Dougherty New England Bank Management Bath Trust Company Harry L. Cowan Los Angeles Cal City Manley Breck Small Point William Allen Smith Leon E. Buck Harvard Dental College Harry W. Smith Oak Street Winfield Ham Union Street Joseph I. Smith J. E. C. Sawyer Woodfords Rachael F. Potter New England Tel. and Tel. Co Earle S. Thompson George E. Thompson Mr. Thompson Bowdoin College Howard S. McPhee Salem Frances MacDonald Phippyburg Hazel Atwood Marguerite Holbrook Bertha Holbrook Marguerite Cornish Florence Ford Louise Burgess Florence Sidelinger Eben Dana North Woolwich Charlies S. Erswell Norman MacKinnon Topsham Harry M. Huse Maine Constance Morin Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro Harry F. Morin Everett H. Davis George B. Davis Saugus Roger Conant W. Penn Davis Linden N. J Miss Pansy Merthyne Ward Hartford William MccGill Julian Wilder Carrie F. Luce Roland McIntosh Thimble Club Sagadahoc Ferry Raymond Palmer Walter James Louis Allain Dorothy Allain C. Lloyd Hooker LeForrest Coombs Fenton I. Moore Lucy Rogers Roger F. McCall Bedford Street T. DeWitt Carr Commander Carr U. S.S Vis William Robert A. John Conti Bar Harbor Palmer Cobb Cecil J. Cutts Ann Hartland Albert S. Noyes Mr. Cutts Morse High School Hartland Academy Ida W. Strout Harrington Joseph T. Smith West Street Bonnie Duane Cornish Maternity Home Leon Belanger Quimby Street A. J. Conti, Jr Edward Sewall University of Maine- Bowdoin Conti New England Tel. & Tel. Co Jeggie Larrabee Insula Walter Larrabee West Bath Rufus Lombard Alonzo G. Fisher Edwin Cornish West Medford Howard Fletcher Belmont Georgetown Samuel Frink Barbara Jean Richmond Frink Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Nelson Rice John F. Leach Malden Phippsburg Seattle, Wash Frank P. Leach Ridin’ Light Lodge Emily Gediman James O. Dance Dorothy James Edward LeMoine Raymond Smith Lula Herber Margaret Minott College Club Sidney Davidson Day's Jewelry Store Samuel Pinskey Kenneth Miller George Clifford Madden Narice South Portland Kenneth Soule Faith Walter Rogers Arthur E. Loeser Us.n Sampson English London Scotland Amsterdam Holland Antwerp Belgium Hilda Scott Stanley M. Brown Harold Brown Kennebec Dresden Phips Point Eugene Eberhardt Nash Moulton Clifton Priest University of Maine Mr. Trott Kathleen Scott Mary A. Phillips New England Tel Tel. Co Edgar W. Oliver Elmer C. Lufkin Allen Garwood Boothbay East Boothbay John Tinker John Holt Herbert Perry Charles H. Hewitt William and Keneath Sylvester Quebec Montreal Alden G. Smith Arthur Sewalld Mr. Pike Louise Shepard Beacon Street Donald Young Ralph Dale R. O. Dale Charles I. Madden Charles I. Madden, Jr Mechanic Street Flora Hunt Walter Brown Nellie Brown Quincy, Mass Mr. Brown Eugene Brown Deering Street Hazel Wharff Shirley Albert White Warren Eleanor Wise Barbara Grout Barbara Fisher Warren E. Kershner Henry W. DeLong Freeport Barbara Brown U. of M William H. Shea Pittsfield Earl Marriner Discord Club Everett White Moore Eugene Upham Truman King Lelia Thornton Emma MacDonald Frances Norton Rodney Upham Flossie M. Beals Ida M. Beals Ardelle Farrar Harvey P. Hathorne William Davis Granite Street Mexico Clifford Small William A. MacCormick Boston Y Frederick H. Kimball Eastland Hotel Joseph McLaughlin McLaughlin John McLaughlin Ruth Campbell Harry Watson Nathan Ardenne A. Stott A. Bernard Webber Milton, Mass Cyril B. Varney Cummings Street Osborne Omar W. Folsom Patten Free Library John Parker Anna Trott Mary F. Gibbons Doris M. Scott Katherine Stetson Allen Hall Owls Head Hiram R. Annis Milan Street Harold E. Freeman Nightingale Club East Brunswick David Everson Leslie Edward Dyer Ada French Kimball George R. Eastman Weld Methodist Parsonage Wilton Fergue Lea George Main Lower Middle Street Mr. Main Frederick E. Drake, Jr Mary Louise Foster M Pratt Spring Street Patricia Ann James A. Jones Philip Williams Fred Williams Cape Elizabeth Annie Williams Charles Foster Little Neck L. I Leland Plummer Stephen Pinkham James Doherty Bath Iron Works M.st A. B. Stearns E. E. Pierce H. O. Trowbridge S. H. Towne T. A. Earle A. L. Raskins M. A. Blanchard D. M. Cooper E. P. Eberhard Wilbur C. Oliver M.I.T Bendix South Bend Ind Pvans Products Co Dearborn Harry Thebeau Albert Dave Henderson Albert Morse Harold Freeman Churchill Lake Allegash You B.I.W. Quints Morse High Merle Hathorne Andrew Robichaud Raymond Belanger Norman Titcomb John St. Martin Eugene McGrath Harold Adams Eric Anderson Gene Dave Mullin Fore River Bill Kittridge Forrest Knight Fred Kittridge Ane Howard Bates Orono Colby-Maine Wendall B. Heald Ed Jaquith Albert Hollander Frank B.I.W Ralph Newell Ross Robinson Kingfield Nichols
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