Steamboating on the Kennebec enters its fifteenth tale
The fifteenth installment recalls the Tilesford and Islesford vessels, their Kennebec service from 1918 to 1929, and later uses as tugboats and cannery work. Corrections honor Virginia’s whistle tale, life on Bath to Popham routes, and the 1922 engine upgrades by Leeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilesford
Auseas
Kennebec
Sheepscot
Brewer
Popham Beach Steamboat Co
Bath
Popham
Thomas Blaisdell
Five Islands Steamboat Co
Sheepscot River
Carlton Bridge
McClintice-Marshall Co
Texas
Ross Dickson
Boothbay Harbor
Eastern Steamship Co
Islesford
Newcastle
South Bristol
Christmas Cove
Damariscolta
Boothbay
Miro Leeman
Vic Sing
Bath Tron
Leeman
Virginia
Samoset Steamboat Co
Edward W. Pridviivan
Perce Greenleaf
East Boothbay
Goudy & Stevens
Pinktain
Retail Trade Board Anticipates Busy Holidays in Bath
Bath merchants report rising sales and abundant Christmas stock as the Retail Trade Board plans a strong holiday season. The group votes to close Tuesday Nov 11 for Veterans Day and forms a downtown lighting study committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Trade Board
Bath
Woolwich
Leeman
True
Robert Peabody
RTB
YMCA
Arthur D. Warner
Bath Bank Joins NABAC Institute
The First National Bank of Bath joined the NABAC Research Institute, to conduct the first industrywide research of bank operating problems. President Donald N Small announced Friday. The Institute is a division of the National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Bath
Nabac Research Institute
Donald N
Small
Institute
National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers
Bath-Built Edson Commissioning In Boston Friday
The U S S Edson (D946) was commissioned Friday at 3 30 p m at Pier 1 Boston Naval Shipyard Charlestown Mass Commanding officer Cmdr Thomas J Moriarty USN of Holyoke Mass Read Adm Carl Fo Espe introduced Gen G C Thomas USMC ret guest speaker Honours included four ruffles and flourishes Admiral's March 17 guns and full guard General Edson Medal of Honor holder Merritt A Edson posthumously honored for actions in the Solomon Islands 1942 The sponsor Mrs Edson and five Moriarty children attended the ceremony on the speaker's stand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S .S. Edson
Pier
Boston Naval Shipyard
Charlestown
Mass
Carl Fo Espe
Commando
First Naval District
G. C. Thomas
USMC
Shamus
Espe
Edson
Merritt A. Edson
U. S. Marine Corps
Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal
Eelson
Hospital Fund Drive Tops Goal for Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath Memorial Hospital development drive totals 343 094 80 surpassing the 325 000 goal. Co chairmen Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard credit community gifts and Bath Iron Works donations with the milestone as plans for a two story addition move toward state approval and further fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Mermorial T Hopital Development Fund
G. Baer Connard
Iso
Friends of the Hopital
Bath Iron Works
Connards
Raymond C. Small
Loop Range
Esweteperereret
Denal
Department of Health and Welfare
Auaetiula
Dthill Baarton
Fort Tetetesey
Contuerd
Bath Iron Works Corp
Abia
Connard
Giropnen
Campra
Sana
Bath Bathurst Highway Construction Delayed by Objections
Meeting of the Route 1 Association in Rockland heard Highway Commission Chairman David H. Stevens outline new delays in Route 1 construction due to air station objections. Bath figures Representative elect Howard Mayo and others attended. If objections stand, a new route may be laid out and a December recommendation to the Highway Commissioners follows, with possible two year timeline and potential years of delay beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Public Roads
States Highiwiry Commission
Route 1 Association
Rockland
Highway Commission
David H. Stevens
Bath
Howard Mayo
David Dickson
Elford A. Stover
Mayo
Daggett
Jine
Davvyett
Ecormer
Bath Iron Works contract secures four years of work
The Navy awarded Bath Iron Works a 71.6 million dollar frigate contract plus 9.4 million for detailed plans, ensuring steady employment for over 2,800 workers through 1962. Shipyard president John Newell said keels will be laid in about a year with delivery expected in 1962 63. The project marks BIW’s largest award since 1948 and signals broader dispersal of naval ship construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Omar King
Navy Department
Gibbs and Cox
New York City
The
Iron Works
Washington
John Newell
Kennebec
Dewey
Preble
Bath
New York Shipbuilding Corp
Puget Sound
San Francisco Naval Shipyards
Tron
Sherman
Navy
City Council Tackles Leaves Streets and Liquor Licenses
City Council discussed street conditions at Hyde and Lambert Parks and formed an informal committee to study the issue. Leaves, street sweeping, hydrant placement, park improvements, liquor license applications, and tax collections were among topics. actions included property acquisition, public way acceptance, and anticipated park steps completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Atkinson
Paul Marchant
Stauntey W. Judkins
Arthur Avery
Hyde and
Lambert Parks
Jud
Ety Park
Electricien
LT & M
Peraw
Eliort
Judkins
Fannie
Charles Treet
Actrom
Court Street
Charles Street
Ecru
Mitchell
Elm
Speds
Rithin
Eva Kingsbury
Kingsbury
Ponl
Loy Erty
Larrabee Named For Bath Postmaster Position
Representative Robert Hale has submitted Acting Postmaster Edward N. Larrabee for permanent appointment as Bath postmaster. After necessary medical exams, his name will go to the President for action. Larrabee had been among three eligibles from eight applicants. Hale’s backing strongly suggests approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hale
Edward N. Larrabee
Post Office Department
Bath
Larrabee
Hale
Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board Hears Reports
Bath Memorial hospital auxiliary reports fund raising totals from a rummage sale and a cooked food sale. Clearinghouse activity rises after moving to Front Street quarters with receipts over 900 for October. New members join. sewing and needlework output detailed. flowers sent to hospitalized members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Wareld Po Small
Mre Small
Mark W Hettessy
M. Richard Kimball
Dean Shaw
Clearinghouse
Ralph W. Brave
Nest
Brags
R. F. Aitkin
Dive Hospital
Bathwoman injured in Sunday auto crash near Milan and Try streets
Mrs. Sarah Park 21 of Bath received facial lacerations with minor injuries after a two-car collision at the Milan and Try streets intersection Sunday afternoon. Her husband Ernest W. Parks, stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station, was the other occupant. Police say Kenneth E. Hatt Jr 17 of Woolwich drove a third vehicle involved in the incident causing an estimated 500 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Milan
Sarah Park
Ernest W. Parks
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Parks
Whiely Wi
Pigh Street
Kenneth E. Hateh Jr
Woolwich
Weekend car accidents report minor damage totals
Police report two incidents. The Parks car front end damage estimated at 300 dollars by Officer Robert Lowery. The Latch car right side damage estimated at 200 dollars. In a second weekend crash Philip N. Rattle Jr., 20, Woolwich, left the road near the Bath Country Club and struck a tree causing 150 dollars damage to the left side. Officer William Cummings investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lowery
Philip N. Rattle, Jr
Woolwich
Country Club
Bath
William Cummings
Enforcement tightening drives new hearings on restaurant sales
Rubin notes object to expanded revenue aims but acknowledges widespread reflection on past legality of sales in restaurants and clubs. He cites improvements in enforcement procedures, stricter inspections, and a traveling commissioner now conducting hearings on complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubin
Ile
Every Member Church Canvass On November 23
The article notes a nationwide church drive with the week of November 16 23 as canvass dates. It highlights joint financial drives and church participation led by local ministers and church officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corel
Imal
Surdas
Port Po
United Mind Dive Counei
Teas Koel
Stern
Osv Bay
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Picure
Independent
James B. Perkins
Kennebec River
By Jane W. Stevens
Oir
Henry T. Leeman
Sheoteher B. Pickhim
Must Boothbay
Pophiam Rin
Augusta
Gardiner
Booth
Rockland Harbor
Popham Eac Steamboat Co
Anweieta Gardiner Boothbay Steamboat Co
Mastern Steamship Co
Agipaieta Gardiner Boothbay Co
Virganda
Pophoim Beach Co
Coopneredal Street
Hne
Pophto
Portland
Boston
New York
Virgina
Kearfoot Engine Co
South Carolina
Povernament
Enone
Bath Bank
Nabac Institute
Edsonos Cmdr
Thomas J. Moriarty
USN
Holyoke, Mass
Bath-Brunswick
Conners Cugiman
Merritt Mitchedi
Beroard
McMaain
Temark
Opty Ce
Urea
Elouedy
Garege Tbe
McMota
McMann
Lanbert Park
Judkins Aid Mat
Wyle Park
Tre
Thy Dusenbert Puiark
Strummer
Mitchell Sid VieMinin
Savage
Arthur Gedinnaenr
Juedkins
Burt
Gedimnen
Mitchel
Pk Department
Edward Fee
Clarititillaon Af
Hata Becae City
Czerk
Harry
Ring Asaid Theo
Nice Pr
Sretier Cp
Er Bier
Sol
Tibet
Norneg
Harry Ring
Jodking
Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board
L Iews Opera
Grace Bpievopalchurch
J. Horace McClure
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