Former Bath Resident Serves as San Antonio Officer
Bath family confirms Officer John Johnson, formerly of Bath, escaped two shots from a high powered rifle during a taxi hold up in a San Antonio residential area. Johnson, Morse High School 1947 graduate, served in the Air Force before joining the police force. His parents also relocated to San Antonio.
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Bath
John Johnson
San Antonio
Texas
Johnson
Walter McNaughton
Andrews Road
Morse High School
Police Department
Air Force
Homer Johnson
The
Bath Iron Works
Burke hails Forrest Sherman ship as Navy kill er and sub threat
Admiral Arleigh Burke warned that atomic warhead tipped weapons could threaten coastlines and ports. At the commissioning of the U S S Forrest Sherman, he praised the destroyer as the Navy s latest submarine killer with advanced antisubmarine gear and capabilities to attack aircraft, surface raiders, and submarines.
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Boston
Adm
Arleigh A. Burke
Burke
Forrest Sherman
Times Newsboys Win Prizes In Good Luck Contests
Thirteen Bath Times newspaper boys and girls won prizes in the first annual Good Luck Clover contest sponsored by Lever Brothers Co. They were chosen from 120 273 carriers across 650 newspapers. Winners include Richard Coombs, Richard S. Elwell, Charles A. Hanson, Sallyann Evelyn Wood, Dean McDougal, Arthur G. Small Jr., Joan Pouliot, Ronald A. Pye, James Day, Bruce Milliken, William E. Reed, Jonathan Day, and Paul G. Legard Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Times
Lever Brothers Co
Richard Coombs
Middle Street
Richard S. Elwell
Corliss Street
Charles A. Hanson
Sallyann Evelyn Wood
Cato Avenue
Dean McDougal
Oak Street
Arthur G. Small, Jr
Wesley Lane
Joan Pouliot
Robinson Lane
Ronald A. Pye
Winship Street
James Day
Green Street
Bruce Milliken
Bedford Street
William E. Reed
North Street
Jonathan Day
Paul G. Legard, Jr
Washington Street
American Legion Auxiliary Finishes Curtain Project
Smith Tobey Post of the American Legion Auxiliary announced the curtain project is complete. Mrs. Edgar Leavitt and Mrs. Frank M. Reinoehl reported the work. The group plans to assist the January March of Dimes drive and provide a Thanksgiving welfare basket. Committee members include Mrs. Desmond Milliken Farnham. Next meeting moved to November 30.
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Smith-Tobey Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Edgar Leavitt
Frank M. Reinoehl
Lucy Desmond
Gloria Milliken
Ruth Farnham
Bath shipyards build 19 ships in 1855 report
A Boston Traveler column notes Bath Maine shipyards produced 19 ships and one boat on the ways as of Nov 11 1855, highlighting Bath’s role in 19th century industrial shipbuilding. The item reflects local industry prominence a decade earlier.
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Boston Traveler
Bath
Two Bath Mailmen Honored After Retirement
A testimonial dinner at the Ledges Inn in Wiscasset honored James E. McLaughlin and Edward J. McMann for 37 and 35 years of service as Bath mail carriers. Gifts included a large suitcase for McLaughlin and a portfolio and briefcase for McMann. Presentations were made by Joseph A. McLaughlin and Oscar J. Tanguay, with remarks from Bath postal officials.
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the Ledges Inn
Wiscasset
James E. McLaughlin
Edward J. McMann
McLaughlin
California
McMann
Joseph A. McLaughlin
Oscar J. Tanguay
Edward N. Hartnett
Roscoe H. Shaw
Elwood S. Toothaker
C. Lloyd Hooker
Bath
National Association of Letter Carriers
New Labor Contract At Bath Iron Works Finalized
A two year labor contract for Bath Iron Works BIW production and maintenance workers was signed Nov 9 and effective Nov 7 Powering a 7.3 percent hourly wage increase for all 2300 workers starting Oct 24 The agreement followed Oct 23 negotiations and Oct 26 union approval with final union officer sign off awaited prior to signing
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Bath Iron Works
BIW
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America, Cio
Bath
Plans for Attending State B Y F Session in Saco
Plans were discussed at the Sunday BYF meeting at the First Baptist Church for attending the State Baptist Youth Fellowship Convention in Saco on November 25 and 26. President Bernice Green led prayer. Clarence Pecci led devotions on Friendship. Rev. Charles R. Sims read Luke 15. Donald Thayer offered closing prayer. Attendees included Bernice and Alice Green, Donald Thayer, Vance Libby, Jack Wallace, Roger Carter, Marilyn House, Beverly and Clarence Pecci, Carol Hooker, Kathy Picken, Gail and Dixie Oliver, Penny Carter, the Rev. Mr. Sims and guest Claudia Hutchins.
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State Baptist Youth Fellowship Convention
Saco
First Baptist Church
Bernice Green
Clarence Pecci
Charles R. Sims
St. Luke
Donald Thayer
Bernice
Alice Green
Vance Libby
Jack Wallace
Roger Carter
Marilyn House
Beverly
Carol Hooker
Kathy Picken
Gail
Dixie Oliver
Penny Carter
Mr. Sims
Claudia Hutchins
Ban On All Night Parking In Bath Now In Effect
Bath motorists were told that the all night parking ban on city streets began at 6 pm on Tuesday November 15 and runs through the winter. Cars left on streets over six hours nightly will be tagged and in snow conditions all vehicles must be moved or towed at owner expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Gaudreau
Bath
Gaudreau
Mrs Sadie Garcelon Returns to Short Outdoor Walks
Mrs Sadie Garcelon of 488 Middle Street has been confined to her home for six weeks due to illness but is now up in her room and able to go outdoors for short walks, marking a notable improvement in her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Garcelon
Middle Street
Former Bath Resident Fatally Shot While Hunting in Maine
Henry M. Lerette, 49, of Augusta and formerly of Bath, was shot by his brother in law James H. Cottle while hunting in Moxie Gore Township. Lerette died minutes after the 7:30 a.m. incident. He leaves a widow, four children, siblings, and extended family. Cottle claimed he mistook Lerette for a deer.
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Bath
Maine
Henry M. Levette
Augusta
James H. Cottle
Moxie Gore Township
Somerset County
Lerette
Hallowell
Hector Lerette
Cottle
Charles Head
Lambert Park
Bath Iron Works Corp
Lucas
Alexina Fleury Lerette
Hector
St. Mary’s
the Elks
Knights of Columbus
Dora L. Lerette
Eleanore Aucion
Herman
Dolores Daggett
Henry, Jr
John E
USAF
Greenland
John L
New Toronto
Ont
Albert J
Miami
Fla
Leo E
Wilfred C
Marlboro
Mass
Delphia J
Hector A
Irene Whitcomb
Manasquan
N J
Odele Huntington
Laura Cottle
Julia Hirtle
Cincinnati
Couple Killed In Richmond When Train Hits Truck
A retired Bath Iron Works employee and his wife were killed when their pickup crossed in front of a freight train at the South street crossing in Richmond. The 21 car train at 40 mph struck the vehicle, tossing it 75 feet and leaving it upside down in a ditch. Lemuel Oliver, 64, and his wife, 53, of High street were identified as victims with surviving relatives listed in Bath and Brunswick.
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Bath Iron Works Corp
Richmond
Lemuel Oliver
High Street
Oliver
South Street
Addie Gibbens
Bath
Beatrice St. Pierre
Brunswick
Leland
Clarence
Former Bath Girl Receives Navy Award at Portsmouth
Thelma M. Burnham formerly Thelma Fogg of Bath was presented a $100 superior accomplishment award by Capt. C. S. Seabury USN at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard last week. Burnham, a civilian employee in the Supply department issue section, has served five years at the yard and was commended for her constant contact with submarine and surface vessel crews.
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Thelma M. Burnham
Thelma Fogg
Navy
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
C. S. Seabury
USN
Portsmouth Naval Yard
Burnham
Supply Department
Bath Lieutenant Leaves for Korean Service
2nd Lieutenant Edwin H. Pert of Bath departs Friday for Fort Lewis Washington and then to Inchon Replacement Depot Korea for 18 months. A Bath native son and University of Maine BA in Government, Pert served at Fort Benning after enlisting in June and has been active in Maine Democratic politics as a publicity director and Democratic Club president.
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Edwin H. Pert
U S. Army
Bath
Fort Lewis
Washington
Pert
Perleston L. Pert
Middle Street
Inchon
Korea
Fort Benning
Bath Policeman Recovers Truck Stolen At Saugus
Bath Patrolman Earl Haines recovered a 1952 Dodge truck stolen in Saugus Massachusetts. Frederick Greenlaw 47 of Calais Maine was arrested after a pursuit across the Carlton bridge. He admitted stealing the vehicle while intoxicated en route to Rockland. Greenlaw was fined for no license and held for Saugus police.
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Bath
Saugus
Mass
Frederick Greenlaw
Calais
Earl Haines
Haines
Vine Street
Greenlaw
Carlton Bridge
Woolwich
Greenlawd
Massachusetts
Rockland
Charles M. Flynn
Bathcourt
Mrs Wilder guest at Bath Red Cross meeting
Mrs Philip H Wilder of Brunswick a Red Cross field consultant returned from a national area meeting in Alexandria Va and was guest at the Bath Chapter Red Cross meeting. She announced the 75th anniversary of the Red Cross will be observed next year and outlined plans for nationwide observance. George J Nugent chaired the meeting in Mr Frederick E Drake's absence with reports from officers and committee chairs. Mrs Seth S Mullin said six scruple ties binders were made for Togus Veterans hospital and magazines puzzles and neckties were exchanged.
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Philip H. Wilder
Brunswick
Red Cross
Alexandria
Bath
American Red Cross
Wilder
George J. Nugent
Fisher P T A Opens School for Open House Night
Fisher P T A hosted an open house at Lillian Fisher School on Tuesday to let parents tour classrooms view student work and talk with teachers. The group approved buying a three speed record player for the school and named Mrs Lillias Pinson purchasing chairperson.
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Fisher P.T.A
Fisher P. T. A
Lillian F. Fisher
Association
Lillias Pinson
Vincent Henderson
John Bayles
E T. A
Herbert Morse
A. Lincoln Anderson
Robert Huggard
George Sarkis
Arthur Small
George McKellar
Lloyd Lesier
James Temple
Joseph Murphy
Vinal King
Albert Oliver
Henry Marsh
Carroll Hunt
Eliason
Edwin Ramsey
Henry Totman
Merna Foulks
Clyde McKinnon
Morse Football Hosts Rotary Meeting
Morse High School football team and coaches spoke at the Bath Rotary noon meeting. Head coach Halsey noted a better defensive record this season and 70 points scored versus 32 last year. He projected 21 experienced players for a stronger Fall squad amid three serious injuries this year.
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Bath Rotary Club
Morse High
Harry Hallsey
Morse
Halsey
Hallsey
Rotary Club
Dennis Murphy
Donald Buckley
Ira Nadine
Augusta State Hospital
William Skelton
William J. O'Brien
Rotary International
Newburyport
Mass
Messrs Clemens, Hormell
Lancaster
Ouellette
Brunswick
Herb Kaler
Auburn
David Humphries
Thomas Holbrook
Bruce Haley
Timothy Harkins
Inez Wing Urges Civil Defense For Community Safety
Mrs Inez Wing addresses the BPW stressing civil defense value beyond attack to protect against disasters like floods fires and other emergencies. The report notes continuation on page four.
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Inez Wing
BPW
State Chamber Secretary To Be Here Next Tuesday
Paul Emerson executive secretary of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce will attend the Bath city hall auditorium meeting Tuesday night. All firms, representatives and pledge card signers for Bath chamber urged to attend to learn organization steps and possibly begin a permanent Bath chamber. Sixty nine pledges have been turned in totaling $4,000 in dues.
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Paul Emerson
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Bath
Emerson
Chamber For Bath
State Chamber of Commerce
Colonial Club Honors Charter Members At Its Meeting
Two surviving charter members attended Charter Night at the Colonial Club. Edward D. True and Fred A. Fuller spoke on the club's 1902 formation, while Lt Cmdr Doyle Seldon discussed Okinawa carrier operations with film. Six new members joined and plans for a February Portland match, Woodfords tournament, a Bath event, a water cooler purchase, and a Friday social were announced. Light refreshments closed the evening.
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Colonial Club
Bath
Fred A. Fuller
Edward D. True
Frank W. Perkins
Fuller
True
Perkins
Bath Independent
Harry C. Webber
Maine
Path
Charles S. Brown
Augusta
Ralph H. Dunton
Portland
William M. Temple
Exeter
N. H
Edmund P.savage
Belmont
Mass
Linwood P. Wright
Massachusetts
Cmdr
Doyle Seldon
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Paul A. Watts
Wilbur F. Loveitt
George Loveitt
Donald F. Hodgdon
Fred H. Hersom
George F. Taylor
Portland Club
Woodfords
City Cribbage League
Colonial Club Orchestra
Bath Parking District expected to organize by Dec meet
Bath City Council plans to complete the Bath Parking District organization at its December 7 meeting. The three member board will supervise construction and operation of municipal parking, with terms set for one, two, and three years and powers to lease, condemn, and regulate parking meters and lots.
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Bath
Ronald C. Oulton
Oulton
Stanley W. Judkins
City of
Bath toform Chamber of Commerce gains momentum
A Bath chamber of commerce appears assured with 69 firms and individuals signing pledges to pay $4,000 in dues. A meeting is set for Tuesday evening November 22 at City Hall to organize and invite additional supporters. Rockland Executive Secretary Ralph Bartlett assisted, boosting local momentum.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rockland
Ralf Bartlett
Bath
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Portsmouth
Lieut
Mrs. Wilder
Rotary
Bishop Loring
Oliver L. Loring
Diocese of
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Richard Casey
William Webster
Jon Day
Stephen Thayer
Robert Eberhard
David Smearingen
James L. Grant
Grace Church
God
Peter Potter
Warren F. Hawley, Jr
Warren Hawley
Charles M. Tubbs
Muriel Stafford
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Hazel E. Perow
Shirley M. O'Donnell
Barbara L. Thompson
Estella B. Leonard
Marion Z Troop
Vivian Boardmah
Norma H. Ball
Robert B. Bussey
Margaret A. Besaw
James F. Day
Leslie A. Grant
Bruce H. Lindau
John F. Preney
Stephen Ro Vaecheen
Eola A. Ball
Carol L. Holmes
State Chamber
Okinawa
Cmdr. Seldon
Merritt A. Mitchell
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