Labor Run Off Election At Bath Iron Works Set for Sept 15
The CIO and AFL to vie again after a deadlock in Thursdays vote at Bath Iron Works. CIO 1027 to AFL 1021 with 20 of 2255 ballots for neither. run off agreed for Thursday September 15 under NLRB supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
CIO
AFL
William S. Shover
National Labor Relations Board
John M. Conley, Jr
Bath Iron Works Corporation
NLRB
Eeither
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America, Cio
New England
Eugene L. McCabe
Boston
Bath Young Man Graduates From Chicago University
Bath resident Gordon N. Pinkham joined 346 fellow graduates to receive a bachelor of science in mathematics at the University of Chicago 266th graduation held in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Pinkham also earned a bachelor of arts in 1953. total degrees for the year reached 1,520 across four ceremonies with 22 BA/BS, 165 MA/MS, 78 MBA, one divinity degree and 81 PhD awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
University of Chicago
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Gordon N. Pinkham
Fred D. Pinkham
Mechanic Street
Morse
Pinkham
Mrs Tudor Gardiner Hosts Garden Club in Woolwich
Mrs William Tudor Gardiner entertained Kennebec Valley Garden club members at her Phipps Point home in Woolwich for the first Fall meeting. Guest speaker Richard Kendall of Bates Mfg Co Lewiston spoke on Color and Glamorous Fabrics Developed for You and Your Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tudor Gardiner
Phipps Point
Woolwich
Kennebec Valley
Congressmen Hale Donates to Bath Cadet Fund
Congressman Robert Hale donated 50 to the Bath Legion Cadets fund campaign for their trip to the national American Legion convention in Miami in October. He praised the cadets after a Portland parade and noted other donors including Charles Swain Ralph Hilyard and Daniel Williams along with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Beck and Harmon Eliason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Legion
National American Legion
Miami
Robert Hale
J. Horace McClure
Congress
McClure
Hale
Portland
Bath Iron Works
United States
Charles Swain
George M. Carlton
Ralph Hilyard
Daniel Williams
Eugene Beck
Howard Mayo
John P. Carey
Harold J. Rubin
Lynn M. Bussey
Harmon E. Eliason
More Territory In Weld Area May Open to Hunting
Hunters in the Weld area may gain access to several thousand acres formerly closed to hunting as two Mount Blue tracts move from Maine State Park Commission to the Forestry Department. The released woodland is not currently developed as a state park, but the commission may reclaim it later if needed. Bath area hunters regularly travel to Weld for season opportunities.
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Weld
Maine State Park Commission
Mount Blue Territory
Forestry Department
Park Commission
Bath
UT laboratory studies link glutamine to alcoholism treatment
University of Texas researchers report glutamine present in liver and various foods could form a new approach to treating alcoholism. The study highlights biochemical roles and potential therapeutic implications for patients seeking addiction relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Four Youths Charged With Stealing Lobsters
Coastal wardens with the sheriff's department brought four youths into municipal court on larceny of lobsters. Emil Koehling and Edmund Wallace pleaded guilty. Eugene Perkins and John Rose faced varying charges with bonds set. Other cases include driving offenses and fines in Bath and Woolwich, with multiple defendants entering pleas or waivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Gardiner R. Deering
Emil Koehling
Eugene Perkins
Phippsburg
John Rose
West Bath
Edmund Wallace
Bath
Sebasco
Koehling
Perkins
Wallace
Deering
Rose
Fred L. Sutherland, Jr
Sutherland
Arthur Tainter
Tainter
Raymond Henderson
Henderson
Jack R. Willard
Basil
Leeman Highway
Willis C. Colby, Jr
Wiscasset
Colby
Edward W. Bridgham
Robert Starling
Marie A. Hamblett
Thomas L. Hine
Alexandria
Woolwich
George Buzzell
Warren E. Kershner
Graphic Flood Destruction Promptly Described by Resident
Mrs. William E. Hill Jr writes to her parents from Naugatuck Conn detailing the flood aftermath with homes flooded to second floors and hundreds evacuated from roofs and upper levels. Typhoid shots were given, water remains unsafe, and several local factories begin cleanup as the Red Cross launches an eight million dollar national appeal for New England flood victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Hill, Jr
Dwight W. Pierce
High Street
Pierce
Naugatuck
American Red Cross
New England
Bath
Harmon E. Eliason
Pomona Grange Meets Last Week At Woolwich Hall
The August Sagadahoc Pomona meeting was held at Woolwich Grange Hall with 95 attendees. Highlights included nine candidates receiving the fifth degree, reports from subordinate granges, lectures on ritualism, a flower show, and a vegetable exhibit to support Grange benefits. Next month’s meeting will be at Sagadahoc Grange in Bowdoin Center with Past Lecturers Day and an auction for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Pomona
Woolwich Grange Hall
Alberta Bailey
Gladys Hathorne
Marion Chubbuck
Lauriston Trott
Elizabeth Pennell
Raymond Campbell
Bessie Spaulding
Woolwich Grange
Ralph Ryan
Dirigo
Thomas Tracey
Dromore
James Meserve
Enterprise
Florence Stilphen
Merrymeeting
Alice Larrabee
Sagadahoc
Eleanor Ripley
Topsham
Ethel MacDonald
West Bath
Clyde Bailey
Woolwich
New England
Kingston
R. I
Cleveland Curtis
Frank Bailey
James Royal
Dora Royal
Petunias
Elfreda Perkins
Ray Campbell
Veil McNelly
Charles Soule
John Wyman
Linwood Billings
Grange
Jacqueline Stilphen
Bodwell
Merriconeag
Progressive
Kennebec County
Lincoln County
Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin Center
State Grange
Bath Fire Chief Plans Citywide Building Safety Inspections
Bath Fire Chief Richard J. Frates announced inspections of all public buildings in the city starting this week. Fire Prevention Week in October will feature a parade and demonstrations while officials will consider verifying private homes for fire hazards upon request from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Frates
Bath
Frates
Bath Junior High Fall Tea to Benefit Library Fund
Bath Junior High announces a Fall Tea on Wednesday Sept 14 from 3 to 5 p m in the Home Economics Department to raise funds for new library books. P T A members and parents organize committees. tickets available from committee members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Junior High
Bath Junior High School
Paul Hart
Oscar Griffiths
Stanley Woods
Leonard Smith
Raymond Farnham
Kenneth Snowdon
Betty Faton
Elvira Birney
Kenneth Jaquith
Miss Eaton
Red Cross Flood Fund Surpasses Quota Prompting No More Donations
Ellsworth Bunker telegraphed that the National American Red Cross flood disaster fund exceeded 10 million dollars and no further contributions are needed for now. Local chairman Harmon Eliason said the community surpassed its 550 dollar quota with over 1200 dollars raised by Tuesday noon and more contributions expected. The article notes widespread giving across New England after floods in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, including a Bath family that donated 1500 dollars planned for a family vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ellsworth Bunker
National American Red Cross
Frederick E Drake, Jr
Harmon E. Eliason
National Red Cross Flood
United States
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
National Red Cross
Red Cross Flood Disaster Fund Surpasses Ten Million
Frederick Drake chairman of Bath Chapter A R C announces that American people have contributed and pledged more than 10 million dollars to the Red Cross flood disaster fund. Funds are sufficient to meet Eastern States flood relief needs and no further contributions are required. Chapter leadership has been outstanding and thanks are extended to all supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Drake
Bath Jimmy Fund Tag Days Provide Best Amount Yet
George E. Sargent reports Bath Tag Days raised more money than any prior year for the Jimmy Fund Drive. The fund supports the Children’s Cancer Research Foundation, with over 260 patients in care and more than 1600 treated to date. No child is refused care due to inability to pay. the fund operates with no paid executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sargent
Bath
Sargent
Jimmy Fund
Children's Cancer Research Foundation
New England
Boston
Harvard Medical School
Red Sox
Foundation
Children's Hospital
United States
Maine
Schools Open In Bath Wednesday
Bath schools began the 1955 56 year with bells ringing for a full day of classes. About 2 900 pupils started the new session amid polished floors fresh paint ready desks and the arrival of teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Gains By Over $1,000 Last Week
The Bath Red Cross Chapter reports its Flood Relief fund rising to over $1,000 in under a week. Local officials say Maine cities have doubled quotas to aid 49,441 flood victims in New England. The Bath chapter aims to at least double or triple its quota and contribute to the national goal of eight million dollars for flood relief and rehabilitation. Contributions from Bath and nearby towns are welcomed at the Bath Chapter Red Cross, 15 Center Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Red Cross
Bath
Red Cross
New England
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Eisenhower
American Red Cross
Phippsburg
Woolwich
Arrowsic
Georgetown
Center Street
Cadets to fly Boston to Miami on Golden Falcon jet
Legion Cadets depart Boston Logan for Miami Beach aboard the new DC 7B Golden Falcon. The chartered flight, arranged with Eastern Airlines, uses a four engine, air conditioned, pressurized liner with 370 mph speed and 4415 mile range. Seats may be available for others at the same reduced rate. inquiries go to Corps Director William Milliken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Cadets
Boston
Miami Beach
Eastern Airlines
Eddie Rickenbacker
New York
Logan Airport
Florida
Harley Earl
Miami
William Milliken
Bath Citizens To Vote Monday On City Charter Changes
Bath voters face a Monday election on proposed changes to the city charter and state referenda. City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr notes no absentee ballot requests yet, signaling uncertain turnout and debate among supporters and opponents about how public input will shape the Charter questions and council size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Prado
Harry E. Ring. Jr
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Pacific Fleet
FHTNC
Keith A. Harris
USN
Navy
J. A. Ferguson
Wasp
Harris
Dora P. Harris
Washington Street
CIO Shipbuilders Union
Bath Iron
BIW
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Alonzo F. Young
APL
International Brotherhood
Grover Lodge
Chicago University
Mrs. Tudor Gardiner
Congressman Hale
Legion Cadet Fund
Pomona Grange
Woolwich Hall
Fire Department
National
Washington D.C
J. William Schulze
Bath Iron Works Corp
Legion
Ing
General Motors
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