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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

5

Bath Society Notes Highlight Local Birthdays and Visits

A Bath society roundup covers Lardine Ann Caverly’s fourth birthday party at home with family and friends. numerous residents and visitors are listed, including Mrs. Caverly, Mr. and Mrs. Morse, and travelers from Boston, Portland, and New York. The column notes illnesses, travel plans, hospital progress, and community events.

Watrouses to Close Sedgemere Summer Home in Maine

Mr and Mrs Martin Watrous will close their Sedgemere summer estate in Richs Mountain Maine on Thursday They are among the first summer visitors to arrive and will motor to New York for a week or more while Mr Watrous travels to Ontario to inspect a mine project Upon return they will winter in New Orleans Mrs Fred Pratt of Beacon Street, long ill, is now able to be up and about the house again.

Harry H. Cameron Patricia Barbara Shanghai China Henry T Massachusetts Cameron San Diego Calif Mr. Cameron San Francisco Blair C. Wilson Melrose Highlands Mass Philip Melrose Hospital David David L. Wilson Melrose High School Joseph McLaughlin Bedford Street Watertown McLaughlin William Kuhn Five Islands Mr. McLaughlin Martin Watrous Sedgemere Rich's Mountain Maine New York Os Mr. Watrous Ontario Mrs. Watrous New Orleans Fred Pratt Beacon Street Federal Building

Miss Eleanor Erwin to Wed Lawrence in October

A surprise Panty and miscellaneous shower honored Miss Eleanor Erwin ahead of her October wedding to Lawrence. Guests from Bath and Worcester shared a supper with lobster salad and bridal cake. Other items note marriage intentions filed by Chaney and Parker families and residents visiting New Hampshire, Boothbay trips, and local civic news.

Robert Lounsbury, Jr Lewiston Reginald Gordon Brunswick Frances Merchant Augusta Lawrence Palmer West Bath Margaret Reed John Reed Waldron Reed Dennis McEachern Virginia Reel Woolwich Margaret Staples Sadie Fogg Sybil Leonard Lora Greenleaf Ervin Joy, Jr Beatrice Greenleaf Charlotte Haines Lewis Palmer Bath Eleanor Erwin Lawrence Sprague Raymond Brown Damariscotta Rdw Clayton Fortier John Hayes Helen Hayes Roberta Erwin Muriel Lane Eleanor Danforth Roland McIntosh Roberta Hathorne Richard McBinnan Merle L. Chaney Center Street Marion Chaney This City Parker Chaney Wiscasset Ruth E. Parker Francis M. Parker John W. Gilmore

Social News Roundup From Grove Street And Beyond

Miss Ruth Hynes returns from Arlington Heights Massachusetts after two months with Uncle Guy Beddeos. Past Ladies club of Myrtle Lodge meets at 88 Pleasant Street with prizes won in bridge and flinch. Several residents visit relatives, travels include Bedford Massachusetts Lincoln Street Poland and Orono.

Ruth Hynes William Hynes Grove Street Arlington Heights Mass Guy Beddeos Fred 8. Curtis Myrtle Lodge U. O Pleasant Street John H. Hunt Howard E. Blake Charles O. Nelson Wilfred W. Chaney Pearl Campbell Emma M. Daley Wallace L. Atwood

Fort Popham and Kennebec Battery Defense Measures Expanded

Government vessels and merchant ships increase activity as fortifications rise at Popham. A proposed mine field at the Kennebec mouth, batteries built between Fort Popham and the Ordnance Sergeant's house, and a plan to arm provisional naval reserves are outlined. The district engineer orders heavy emplacements and a breechloading rifle, with 40 men staffing by April and a 70 man manning party planned to operate five 1 inch Rodman guns.

Kennebec Russell A. Alger Fon Popham Fort Popham Cos. B and D Lewiston 2Nd Maine Infantry

Bath Center of Coastal Defense Reserve Unit

During World War I Bath became the center of the 4th Section Naval Coast Defense Reserve tasked with patrolling coastwaters against submarines. The Kennebec Yacht Club clubhouse was leased for headquarters, with Bath youth enlisting. The naval station operated June 3, 1917 to Jan 8, 1918 before moving to Boothbay Harbor under Ensign Arthur H. Stetson.

Navy Bath Naval Coast Defense Reserve Kennebec Yacht Club

Fort Baldwin Fortification at Sabine Hill Popham Beach

Fort Baldwin was established at Sabine Hill in 1008 as the defense for the river mouth. It features three concrete batteries with a Coast Artillery mine defense, commanded by Lieut. Charles A. Finley. The 4th Co from Bath mans two six inch batteries while regulars man the mine defense including a three inch battery for close mine field defense.

Baldwin Sabine Hill Popham Beach Regular Coast Artillery Charles A. Finley Bath

A Shipyard Boss Saves Worker From Plunge

John E. Hayes prevented Joe Hecht from a deadly fall aboard a destroyer after Hecht lost balance and tumbled 12 to 14 feet. Hecht suffered bruises while Hayes hurt his shoulder yet both escaped serious injuries. Hecht thanked Hayes, who quipped he would have moved away if he had seen the danger.

Johnny John E. Hayes Boss Counter Joseph Hecht Joe Boss Counter Hayes Mr. Hecht Hecht Mr. Hayes

Plant staffing dips as 45 leave for various reasons

The plant reported 2585 employees on Monday, 13 fewer than the prior Monday. The drop was caused by 45 workers leaving for multiple reasons, chiefly slack work at the plant and some returning to college. New hires included Ralph Brewer Norman E Getchell William E Therbarge Charles H Parsons Robert W Clark Delbert H Hatch Jr Clarence H Dresser Alfred B Bacon Jr Joseph Lemieux Christian W R Black Lewis A Orrs Jerome L O'Keefe John O Vermette Clayton E Bansguin Elmer E Hart Alfonso A Allen Herschel T Libby G P Perry and William E Rich Jr.

Ralph Brewer Norman E. Getchell Wiliam E. Therbarge Charles H. Parsons Robert W. Clark Delbert H. Hatch, Jr Clarence H. Dresser Alfred 8. Bacon, Jr Joseph Lemieux Christian W. R. Black Lewis A. Orrs Jerome L. O'Keefe John O. Vermette Clayton E. Bansguin Elmer E. Hart Alfonso A. Allen Herschel T. Libby G. P. Perry William E. Rich, Jr

Conley Wedding for John M. Conley Jr and Christine Norton

On Saturday October 28 a wedding took place for John M. Conley Jr of the time of office and Miss Christine E. Norton of Councilman eee cee nee, with one of the ushers noted.

John M. Conley, Jr Time Office Christine E. Norton Councilman Eee Cee

Bowdoin Tennis Ace Gains Noted Summer Privileges

A fragment notes a Bowdoin student nicknamed a top tennis player and enjoying summers at a place described as Portage. The text hints at Keene’s or Carpenter’s involvement with study and sport, marking him as a rising athletic figure.

Browning Returns to MIT After Week Away

Robert C. Browning a shipfitter’s helper completed a week away and returned to Massachusetts Institute of Technology to resume duties and studies.

Robert C. Browning Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Fresh Bowdoin Recruit Joins Eagles Football Squa d

Gordon W. Lake enrolled as a Bowdoin freshman and joins the Fresh football squad while working as a shipfitter's helper in summer. Merrymeeting Bay duck opening lacks guides. volunteers with a valid gunning float and guiding skill are urged to contact the sports department. Robert W. Daley unveils a five day average work system for the new watchmen, with alternating six and four day weeks.

Gordon W. Lake Bowdoin Merrymeeting Bay Robert W. Daley Watchmen

Boothbay Bowler Ted Rice Joins Park Alleys League

Ted Rice of Boothbay Harbor who pitched semi pro games in Maine last summer has joined the Park Alleys bowling circuit. Rice played for the Harbor and Brunswick and gave the Worumbo Indians state champions notable trouble during the season. The league, with foremen leading men and officials, is set to start next Friday and will run every Friday night as last year.

Ted Rice Boothbay Harbor Maine Ted Harbor Brunswick Worumbo Indians Genesta O.E. G Prescott Good Will Hinckley Merrymeeting Fairfield Mt. Carmel Richmond Nellie W. Hinckley Leon P. Shepard Mt. Pisgah Doris L. Aikenhead Marshal Elwood A. Hathorne Adah

Bowling note on Allie Jewett at Park Alleys

Allie Jewett from the electric shop rolled a 165 string at Park Alleys and achieved a 470 total over four strings that week.

Allie Jewett The Electric Shop Park Alleys

Bath veterans host banquet closing muster season

Frank T. Fortier, head of the maintenance department and foreman of the Bath Veteran Firemen's Association, with Frank H. Turner of the Hyde Windlass Co., attended a Brunswick banquet Sunday evening as guests of the Niagaras. About 125 persons attended the Odd Fellows Hall gathering.

Frank T. Fortier Bath Veteran Firemen's Association Frank H. Turner Hyde Windlass Co Brunswick Niagaras Odd Fellows Hall

Shipyard Werks Take Summer Breaks and Studious Sons

Arthur W. King and Mrs. King travel with son Omar R. King to Ann Arbor where Omar enrolls in a two year naval architecture course after graduating Morse High School and Bates College. Omar previously worked in shipfitting at the plant while others in the yard take vacations.

Arthur W. King

Local player Ralphie Brewer joins Wiscasset plant staff

Ralphie Brewer of Wiscasset, ex New England and International League infielder, entered the plant Monday in the counters department. His last basebat was with the Worumbo Indians of Falls three seasons ago, and he played second for the State semi pro champions at Wichita in the National Tournament quarter finals. He is noted as a leading official in basketball and baseball in the state.

Ralphie Brewer Wiscasset New England Ralphie Worumbo Indians Falls Wichita Kan

Rexford Stover Returns to Tin Shop After Eye Injury

Rexford Stover of the tin shop has resumed work after missing several days due to an eye injury.

Rexford Stover

Innovations At Bath Iron Works Safety Program

David P. Mullin outlines Bath Iron Works safety drive begun in 1934 with a plant wide contest and a safety committee that rotates members. He highlights a suggestion box system and notes a marked drop in accidents since the program started. Attendees include Harold Adams and others from the plant.

Bath Iron Works Corp David P. Mullin Eastland Portland Mullin Cackabon

Iron Works Riveters Adopt Special Leather Aprons

Riveters at Iron Works will wear leather aprons during specific tasks. Officials explained the protective gear is chosen for durability and safety in those operations.

Bath area notes on merchants events and union activity

Roy W. Putney of Senter's Inc reports buying goods in Boston and New York before price hikes due to European war. Bath community events include firemen prize party, Elks clambake, fall dances, rally day at Central church, barn dances by West Bath Grange, and O E G announcements with invited grand officers.

Roy W. Putney Senter’s, Inc Boston New York Mr. Putney West Bath Grange

Riveter Burn Leads Safety Committee Proposal

Thursday's safety committee meeting discusses a riveter Ross Ambrose who burned his heel when a hot rivet chip slipped into his shoe. The plan calls for adding a third safety committee from plant leaders. foremen will select members and the first meeting is set for Thursday Oct. 5 at noon.

Safety Committee Ross Ambrose Com

Duct painted to improve ladder safety at shop

Mr Gackenbach proposed painting the air duct above the ladder from the outside machine shop to full 178 in a bright color to make it more visible and prevent collisions. Hull Supt Norman J Mackinnon was tasked to remedy the condition.

Fortier Warns on Door Cautions For Maintenance Crew

Maintenance foreman Frank Fortier tells workers to exercise caution with doors to prevent finger injuries as doors swing. He emphasizes safety procedures for the crew to avoid jamming fingers.

Frank Fortier Mr. Fortier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lardine Ann Caverly Herbert T. Caverly Corliss Street Lardonna Charles Page Miami Fla Jean Safford Peggy Safford Betty Hopkins Beverly Ellis Sylvia Palmer Roy Lutz John Lutz Sonny Fuller Bobby Adams Richard Harford Victor Lonn Harry Moses Donald Hopkins Ralph Palmer Franklin W. Morse High Street Ernest G. Sarkis Sadie E. Sarkis Middle Street Navy Yard Philadelphia Stephen M. Etnier Gilbert Rita Snow D. H Ralph Hutchinson Marilyn Hatch Caverly Ralph Hatch Sagadahoc Ferry St. Petersburg Evelyn T. Healey Belfast Milton C. Trott Edith Fulton Loring, Shon, & Harmon Lelang Mitchell Ruth Farnham Rhode Island Meadowbrook Philip Sanderson Portsmouth N. H Boston Globe Bath Iron Works William S. Barry Louise B. Hathaway Melrose, Mass City Frederick H. Kimball Squaw Mountain Inn Arthur A. Crafts Florence Barnes Malden James R. McNeil Pine Street Marguerite Brown Vivian Brown Weeks Street Westbrook Junior College Frances Gordon Roxbury Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Virginia M. Cutting Squirrel Island Stanley R. Miller Leonard Munsey Cgunquit Al‘hine M. Wyman Mr. Munsey First Baptist Church Clifford Harrington Lily Pray John K. Jayne New Canaan, Conn Kennen Pamela Cuvier Dolloff Stella Dolloff R.N Upper Washington Street Nequasset Emily Furber Morse High William A Parber Augusta General Hospital Harold R. Blair Louis Hamlin Marlon McCacklin Ralph Burden Ralph, Jr Berlin William H. Tyler Isabel E. Ladd Deering Street Thelma Sylvester Fiesta Club Chestnut Street Doris Allen Mary Boucher Virginia White Florence Stackpole Bessie Petit Hannah Miler Frank K. Jack of Bowdeinham Leah Merrill Farmington Normal School Jason A. Merrill Roland Hall Edward Stiness Providence, R. I Margaret A. Coombs Central Maine Power Co Cranston, R. I James Partridge Marie Merrill Kennebunkport Waterville Colby College Barbara Skehan Mark W. Sewall Ebeneecook Harbor Southport Albert Somes Reading Semes Mrs Ardenne A. Stott Park Street Adelia Taft Florida C. S. DePuy Anna E. Butler Forest Putnam Bath Memorial Hospital Eldora Leighton Damariscotta Lake Jefferson Ernest H. Wade Canada Calais Home Beatrice Harrington North Street Henry J. Sherman Moorestown N. J New York City Ralph Dunton Robinhood Edward St. Martin Albert Friedman Ashana Sydney Solomon K. Greenblatt Friedman Winfield Ham Union Street Somerset West 47Th Street Walter James Thimble Club Upper Florence Wyman Jewell Doris Armstrong Gorham Normal School William A. Armstrong Corrie Clare Alice Varney Great Smokey Mountain Range North Carolina Tennessee Clingman’s Dome Skyland Drive New Blue Ridge Parkway New Market Shenandoah Valley Gardiner D. Rogers Sally Brunswick Road Robert Albert Voeth Lisbon Falls Thomas E. Voeth Elizabeth City Elizabeth A. Greene Lloyd F. Green Front Street Mae Sheffield Wellesley College Cox’s Head Wellesley Patrizia Bryant Miss Farmer's School Belmont Miss Bryant J. Merton Lemont Willow Street Memorial Hospital Fred F. Butler A. D. Taft Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain Taft Catherine McFarland Bear Island New Meadows Isadore Singer Swampscott Prudential Insurance Co Albert T. Thompson Lowell Charlotte Cahill Merline Thompson Francis Reid New Hampshire Raymond Small Brigham’'s Cove George Dolloff Oak Lawn R. I Dolloff Lake Nequasset Ida Greenleaf Saugus Westport Mercie McFadden Ralph G. Setson, Jr Washington and North Streets Leonard M. Lord Fitts Street Albert H. Thompson Benson Animal Farm Hudson, N. H Mss Bernice Daigle Senter's Harold Bass Florence Catania Seagontgz Cottage Small Point G. B. Connard Easton Mr. Connard Rollo Knapp Orville E. Page Boothbay Edward B. Hamblett Albert Haggett North End Dummer Street Europe Morris W. Potter Clarence Lane Lincoln Street Poland Mr. Lane Millard Lane Richard Card Otis N. Card John Parker South Street Johnson House Earl R. Fortier Maple Street Washburn Street Bedford Laura Leeman James Kingfield Roscoe BE. Robinson Maude Porter Clearwater Minn William W. Robinson Old South Place Orono Charles Cooke Edward Cooke Cora Chapman Randolph Grace Winship Street Edward V. Reed Bath National Bank Minnie Brown State House Harry Brown Pearl Street Ogunquit Leavitt Wyman Ada Small Brown's Kezar Lake Gilmore Milan Street Harry Cooke Pascagoula, Miss Mr. Cooke Ingerls Shipbuilding Corp Anna Packard Brockton, Mass Philip A. Iotte F. H. Britt Mrs. Britt D. T. Britt Harry Wallace Anite Street B.I.W Iron Works Carpenkees Bey le Ae Bowsoms H. Joseph Madden Charles Pearce Henry Shaw Herbert Morse Rowland Joe Vachon Albert Henderson Rangeley Lakes Lance Cooper Donald M. Marshall University of Maine Don Steve State University Sam Naval Forces State Safety Conference Mr. Mullin Harold L. Adams Ant Robert Lambie Water Street Herbert Anderson Edward Bourget Roland Smith Post A. L Auxiliary Legion Hall Walter Pollard, Jr Bath District Quincy Baxter Hall Gar Hall Edmund Ford Winnegance Lewis B. Swett John J. Mulcahy Jack Mr. Mulcahy Pear Street Elks Portland Lodge Walter Spaulding Walter L. Whitney Arthur H. Sprague Central Church
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