Residents plan action to curb coal dust on North Front Street
Residents in the northern area near Connec Wharf Co. meet at a Front Street office to form plans against coal dust from unloading and loading operations. They cite long standing nuisance affecting homes and furnishings, urge shore and railway cooperation, and warn of further action if no limits are imposed. Carl Thomas of the Berwindglen ship attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conebec Wharf Co
Nee G. Stetson
Joseph I. Smith
Thomas Eay
John J. Kee
R. Clinton
Roy "Putney
B. Nichole
Carl Thomas
Berwindglen
Avery
Ag City
She Sopmahe
Rlapare
More Help Needed at Canning Factory
Opportunity for many additional women at the Bath Can ning Factory oat plant. Employment conditions and wages are stated as equal or better than similar plants. A ground work for expansion hinges on sufficient help. about 12 women are requested and contacted to start.
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Bath Canning Ia
Texas Steam
Small Point Club Gala Night Rewards Costume Winners
The Small Point Beach club held a gala Friday evening with dancing and prizes for best costumes. Judges included Mrs Frederick B Pete Miss Barclay Bruce Mrs Adams Miss Polly Peters and Bastern Terry. Aged under 14 winners included Anne Wenus Eleanor Phillips as Rip Van Winkle and others. notable costumes featured Emilio de Gorgoza and Uncle Tom's characters. A birthday cake with 50 candles celebrated the club before members departed for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Point Beach Club
Frederick B. Pete
Barclay Bruce
Adams
Polly Peters
Bastern Terry
Anne Wenus Eleanor Phillips
Rip van Ingle
Walter E. Edge
Ese Williams
Mmeneces Eames
Emilio
de Gorgoza
Glen Deneseerres
Tedeur Stu
rOhiaconee
Nathan Chandler
Chasé Mellon, Jr
William Smith
Uncle Tom
Eery Edge
Loyall Howard Edge
Michael Thompson
Bath Iron Works elects shop committeemen this week
The Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers elected shop committeemen across Bath Iron Works Corp showing representation for first and second shifts. Names listed include Alfred Houdlette, Burden, A V Gross, Phi Dentaaires Dereen, J H Grindell, J M Bonsey, F R Dwinal, E L Waltz, R E Cutler and others across departments and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Alfred D. Houdlette
En Burden
A. V. C. Gross
Phi Dentahi
Aires
Dereen
J. H. Grindell
J. M. Bonsey
F. R. Dwinal
E. L. Waltz
R. E. Cutler
A. Carlson
H. Laite
Harry A. Hanson
Carlton Pye
Blaine Brann
James Burns
R. A. Gagnon
Ae Soren
H. Graves
S. Libby
S. Rats Moderne
R. Chase
Ae Fortin
H. Mockler
C. Stou
Last reconverted big ship leaves Bath Iron Works
The vessel to be reconverted for Works Corp. use was towed from Bath Iron Works to Hoboken, with a delay caused by a fouled tow line. The Philippine Bear will load cargo in New York then head to the Philippines. Southwind, first of three reconversion ships, has completed its voyage to European ports. H. S. Teller, visiting Bath, praises cooperation with Bath Iron Works and ships owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrecian
Works Corp
Bath Iron
He Todd Yards
Hoboken
N. J
Big Moran Towage Co
Montauk Point
Hanson
Bath
Bie
Bath Iron Works
New York
Philippines
South Atlantic Steamship Co
Bath Iron Works reorganizes management structure
Bath Iron Works announces a broad management reorganization effective September 2. John R. Newell becomes vice president and general manager duties are discontinued. Omar R. King is yard manager with operations at the shipyard. A. W. King and E. P. Steininger join as hull and machinery superintendents respectively, with a team assisting in design, outfitting, estimating, and production planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Ron Works Corporation
John R. Newell
G. Baer Connard
S. H. Towne, Jr
Omar R. King
A. W. King
Hull
E. P. Steininger
Ian McInnes
Marvin R. Truss
J. M. Leonard
William S. Blair
Declared Dividends by Central Maine Power Company
The directors declared the regular quarterly dividends on the Preferred stocks. The 3.50% Series will pay $1.50 per share and 7.5 cents per share for the other preferred, with records as of Oct. 1. A small portion of the dividend is clarified as 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Company
Remodel South End PTA hall into modern two room facility
Construction starts under contractor Simon Moore to remodel the South End PTA hall once a primary school. The interior is cleared as a building fund drive is planned for fall. The hall will be divided by sliding doors to serve two groups, with a new kitchen and evolving upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. A. Hall
Simon Moore
Orris Ames
Rudolph McRae
Mark Jackson
Burt Lonn
John Waterhouse
South
Trowbridge Resigns Bath Community Center Roles
Henry O. Trowbridge of Middle Street resigns as chair and member of the Bath Community Center operating committee after accepting a job in New York City. In his letter to Dr. F. A. Winchenbach he cites the need for an active member and praises the center’s work and its potential to reduce juvenile and adult delinquency. He thanks the Recreation Commission for cooperation and wishes ongoing success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Trowbridge
Middle Street
New York City
F. A. Winchenbach
City Recreation Commission
Bath Community Center
Bath
Recreation Commission
Hyde Windlass Bid Accepted by War Assets
The War Assets Administration accepted a 200000 dollar bid from Hyde Windlass Co. for a 372 foot modern addition to its plant. Details of transfer not completed. Hyde Windlass President Toss said the acquisition will not yet change current employment levels. The company employs about 600 people, about 150 more than prewar levels.
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War Assets Administration
Hyde Windlass Co
Navy Department
Rodney E. Toss
Hyde Windlass
Fires Rage in Three Bath Area Blazes
West Bath fights three fires including a 50 acre Foster's Point blaze started on Linwood Leavitt land. Chief Richard Frates directs two Bath trucks and Iron Works aid. First Assistant Edward Miller leads Bathmen. Maine Forestry Service assists. Three Auburn men narrowly escape in a wood truck. Eugene Metcalf breaks leg. Continued on Page Seven.
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West Bath
Oer
Richard Frates
Frates
Edward Miller
Bath
Iron Works
City of Bath
Sewall
Hagan
Mbers
Lambert Park
Diorine
Howe
Stonehouse
Foster’s Point
Linwood S. Leavitt
Boston
Arthur J. Dunton
Brunswick
Maine Forestry Service
Topsham
John Parker
Auburn
Henry, Sr
Marquis
Eugene Metcalf
Cook’s Corner
Alonzo Ger
Park Street
Joseph Ouellette
War courtship ends in wedding in Bath Church
Sunday wedding at Bath Church follows a wartime courtship. The bride wore pale green and carried a mixed bouquet. A reception was held at the Winter Street home with the groom’s parents, Mr and Mrs Hersom, listed as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Winter Street
Hersom
Hugh R. Hersom
Duties of Chaplain During War Days Address at Church
Rev. Mr enlisted as Chaplain in January 1945 then a six week Harvard course before joining the 35th Division. The unit, comprised of Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Missouri NG, sailed overseas in March and landed on Normandy coast after D day. He spoke on Chaplain Corps duties and warfront experiences. Rotary Fall conclave set for Wentworth by the Sea Portsmouth N H September 19 20 and 21.
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Harvard University
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Normandy
Germany
Hodgkins
Chaplain Corps
Rotary
Massachu
Connecticut
Wentworth-by-the-Sea
Portsmouth
N. H
Astral Returns From Camden and Penobscot Bay Trip
John Newell Edward Sewall Jr Kennon Jayne Sumner Hawley and Addison McInnes returned Sunday in the sloop Astral after a cruise to Camden and Penobscot Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newell
Edward Sewall, Jr
Kennon Jayne
Sumner Hawley
Addison McInnes
Camden
Penobscot Bay
Noted Violinist Appears In Concert Here Thursday
A renowned violinist performs here Thursday with lighter Strauss selections including Blue Danube Waltz. The program drew strong audience approval with several encores. A reception to meet the artists followed at the Hyde Memorial Home hosted by Mrs. G Baer Connard, Mrs. James A Gillies Jr, and Mrs. Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Memorial Home
G. Baer Connard
James A. Gillies, Jr
Bowen
Alice
Victoria and
Moreland Kortkamp
Bath voters set Sept 8 for council manager charter decision
Bath residents will decide on September 8 whether to keep the existing government or adopt the council manager form. The article explains the manager’s appointment, duties, and the aim of central, nonpolitical administration to supervise city departments and stay within budget.
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Bath
Independent
Sinrvallrws Pyedln
Council
City Messenger
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