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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1938

Page

6

Bathman Burned In Friday Blaze At 40 Fitts Street

Isaac H Rideout 77 veteran landscape gardener burned about the head when an oil stove exploded at his home 40 Fitts Street Friday morning. The two and a half story 12 room house was gutted, insurer says up to 1500. Rideout and his 71 year old wife Abbie were in the kitchen at the time. A cat named Queenie perished. Neighbors aided the fire department which arrived as flames spread to the roof within 15 minutes. The family’s son Earl, his wife and granddaughter were away.

Isaac H. Rideout Fitts Street Mr. Rideout Queenie

City Forester Falls 30 Feet From Elm in Bath

City Forester Robert E. Kingsbury, 374 Front Street, a copper smith’s helper at Bath Iron Works, fell 30 feet from an elm behind Mrs. Florence Troop’s home at 1115 Washington Street. He suffered multiple abrasions and fractures and was taken to Memorial hospital, where he remained under observation after release of his life belt prevented greater injury. Edmund Higgins, 48 York Street, assisted at the scene.

Bath City Robert E. Kingsbury Front Street Bath Iron Works Corp Florence Troop Washington Street Memorial Hospital Harry F. Morin Kingsbury Edmund Higgins York Street

Father of Bath Woman Killed at Millinocket

Laforest F. Campbell 56, longtime Great Northern Paper Co. employee, died after his arm was caught in a revolving shaft at the mill in Millinocket. Arthur Freeman and family were summoned from Bath. Dr. George F. Way attended. He survived by his wife and several children. In Portland a mother and daughter recovering after a birth in a Portland garage area. The mother, a Chicago resident previously staying in Newcastle, was employed as a housekeeper.

Arthur Freeman Arthur, Jr Center Street Freeman Laforest F. Campbell Great Northern Paper Co Campbell George F. Way Lincoln Bath Farrington Hospital Portland Montrose Avenue Chicago Newcastle

Sponsor’s Kin Famed in American History

Mrs James Ross Todd of Louisville Kentucky sponsor of the destroyer Jouett launched Saturday by Bath Iron Works Corp is the only surviving great grand niece of Rear Admiral James E Jouett hero of the Battle of Mobile Bay She is Margret Jouett Neneper born in Louisville a great granddaughter of Captain Jack Jouett famed for his 57 mile ride from Cuckoo Tavern to Charlottesville saving Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia Continued on Page Two.

U. S Jouett Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Shipbuilding Sampson Davis James Ross Todd Louisville Bath Southampton Long Island Todd James E. Jouett William S. Newell Building Concern James C. Oliver Navy Department W. G. DeBose Bureau of Construction and Repairs Washington, D. C U. S. S. Jouett Bath Iron Works U. S. Navy United States Camden N. J Idaho Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay New London U. S. Coast Guard Navy Seguin Cumberland Portland Building Y Pooler of Newcomen Society America Treas L. Eugene Thebeau Walter S. Wyman Central Maine Power Co Augusta Arthur A. Hauck University of Maine H. W. Dickinson London Eng Hugh J. Chisholm Oxford Paper Co Clinton W. Davis Portland Packing Co Edward M. Graham Bangor Hydro-Electric Co Samuel L. Allen Portland National Bank William S. Nutter Goodall Worsted Co Sanford Paul Nixon Bowdoin College Robert P. T. Coffin Maine Mobile Bay Margret Jouett Neneper She Capt Jack Jouett Cuckoo Tavern Charlotteville Thomas Jefferson Virginia

Bath to host Marine Corps Reserves armory plan

Washington approved project would form Marine Corps Reserve units in Bath alongside a Naval Reserve battalion and seaplane squadron with an armory and pool. Major Small backs city property use, cost around 125000 dollars, possible WPA grant. Recruitment opens to veterans and civilians 17 with parental consent.

U. S. Marine Corps Washington D. C Bath Marine Corps Reserves Naval Reserves Marine Corps Donald N. Small Marine Corps Reserve Battalion Naval Reserve Battalion John A. Lord William S. Blair Bath Iron Works Corp Frank A. Vennett Bath Opera House Ernest George, Jr Marine Band Bath Marine Band Service Army Navy 240Th C. A Stickney Laurence Lowell

Lieut Com Easton Called to Washington for duty

Lieut Com Glenn H Easton U S N has orders to report to Washington DC October 16 for duty with the U S Maritime Commission. He came to Bath in 1935 to supervise Bath Iron Works, with Lieut Commander Britt arriving from Newport News Shipbuilding Co. His family, active in community and scouting, will miss their many friends in Bath.

Glenn H. Easton C. C Washington, D. C U. S. Maritime Commission Easton Bath Robert W. Ferrell Bath Iron Works Corp Frederick J. Britt Co. C Newport News Shipbuilding Co William Landers Britt Glenn H. Easton, Jr Morse High School United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Md Vanessa Easton Arlington Hall Roger Easton

Full crew at work on new armory site

Hans Jensen the contractor restarted work Monday after heavy rains halted progress. The armory on North street extension measures 144 by 60 feet and aims for completion by December 15 if weather holds. Local tradesmen include Justus H. Miller for brick and masonry James Royal for electrical work Paul MacDonald for plumbing Oliver E. Chandler for painting and Parks of Portland for millwork.

Hans Jensen Armory North Street Jensen Justus H. Miller Bath James Royal Paul MacDonald Woolwich Oliver E. Chandler Parks Portland

Judge W S Glidden Dead At Home Here

Judge Walter S Glidden senior practicing attorney in Sagadahoc County and president of the county bar association died at 730 Tuesday morning at his home 1016 Washington Street after a months long illness He began practice in Bath 44 years ago and was esteemed as one of the states ablest lawyers He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Minud Weeks of Malden Mass Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at Two in Grace Episcopal Church Burial in the Glidden burying ground Newcastle He was admitted to the bar in 1894 and located in Bath since that year A list of prominent local attorneys including Fogg Adams Larrabee Coombs Brown Sprague Hashes and Scott is noted. the piece ends with continued on page Taos

Walter S. Glidden Sagadahoc County Bar Association Washington Street Judge Glidden Boston Walter S Josephine S. Clidden Minud Weeks Malden Mass Grace Episcopal Church Charles M Tubbs Glidden Newcastle Ajrii Supreme Judicial Court Lincoln County John A. Peters Bath Jude Sarteard Fogg Augusta Sotto Lo Ton Setoral Frantis Adams Charlie. W. Larrabee Nathan Coombs Joseph M. ‘Trown Bragikdin P Sprague Geors MB Hashes John Scott Glidden - Turse Binhdbis Alt Brosined Arch Taos

Husband Wife Battle Drawn By Judge In Campbell Case

In a criminal action over an assault at 37 Tarbox Street, Judge Arthur J. Dunton ruled a draw between Mr. and Mrs. Kinweod J. Campbell. Testimony described a disturbance with officers called to the Campbell home where Campbell allegedly beat his wife. proceedings continued into Monday.

Criminel Kinweod J. Cambpell Tarbox Street Arthur J. Dunton Ly H. Jacob Smut Hid Brubis Marstia Joseph A. Butler Joseph J. Pennell Peres W. Kingsbury Campbell Op Jum Fdared Wo Bricstam John P. Carey Conn Raph O. Dale

250 Teachers Gather Here for Lincoln Sagadahoc Meet

About 250 educators gathered in Morse high auditorium as Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Association held its annual convention. Miss Winona E Leavitt of Wiscasset was elected president with officers Edith Dodge Boothbay Harbor Ruth W Powers Georgetown and Herbert Bryant Round Pond among others. Dr Bertam E Packard State Commissioner of Education spoke on reading matter for teachers and the link between teachers reading choices and pupil interests.

Winona E. Leavitt Wiscasset Lincoln-Sagadahoc Teachers’ Association Edith Dodge Boothbay Harbor Ruth W. Powers Georgetown Herbert Bryant Round Pond Florence Erskine Damariscotta Gertrude J. Diggery This City Bertram E. Packard Association David Y. Abhazin Morse High School Presiding Joseph Purdue Winter Street Church Donald Normall Mt'surrestins Earl M. Spear Waldoboro Cliftman Madelyn Hopkins

Lodge Group Guests of Mrs Kingsbury

Mrs Zeuleika CG Kingsbury entertained the Past Ladies Club at Myrtle Dodge 38 Richardson Street. Bridge and flinch were played with Mary Curtis winning first prize at bridge and Eva Atwood taking the consolation. Margaret Nelson won knife holder at bridge and Tuzzie Belle Chaney received a box of stationery. Lunch featured oyster stew and sweets. Margaret Nelson will host next month at 54 Washington Street.

Zeuleika CG. Kingsbury Myrtle Dodge Richardson Street Bridge Mary Curtis Eva Atwad Ilineh Margaret Nelson Tuzzie Belle Chaney Jennie Oliver Washington Street Pearl Campbell Lucelia Blake Lizzie Belle Chaney Emma Daley Maude Clark Elsie Higgins Frances Char Eva Atwood Jennie Varet Nelson Nellie G Hunt

Sills Decries For Nothing Policy At Bowdoin

President C M Sills warned Bowdoin College students against a growing trend of getting something for nothing in society. He cited pensions and relief rolls as moral hazards and urged work as essential to social wealth. He noted the international breach of treaties and called for cultivating hard work and honor. The college also announced loans of Hogarth and Gainsborough paintings, joining Rembrandt and Hals previously shown, with a Benjamin West portrait to follow.

Brunswick C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Republic Pres. Sills Rembrandt Franz Hals Harry Oakes Hogarth Gainsborough John H. Alfred Benjamin West I. Colon

Couple hosts Boy Scout troop at summer cottage

Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton hosted Boy Scout Troop Noobo at their summer cottage on Topstian River. Seventeen boys, led by two adult leaders, enjoyed steamed chow mein and fixings, toasted Frankfurters, and a starlit campfire. If weather fails, next gathering slated Oct 10.

Noobo Carl B. Swanton Topstian Androscopgin River Winter Street

Skipper Relates Barge Wild Trip At Sea

Captain Taylor of the barge Rockport recalls a wild two night voyage from Norfolk to the Kennebec. A gale shifted cargo. the lee rail nearly flooded as thunder lightning and heavy seas raged. He slept after anchoring at Parker Flats and spoke of endurance, caution, and a safe port arrival. The piece links sailors to seasonal weather patterns and reflects on maritime dangers.

Taylor Rockport Parker Flats Squirrel Point Light Norfolk Kennebec Sou Wester

Red Cross Hurricane Fund Reaches $73 in Bath

Bath residents contribute $73 to the Red Cross disaster relief drive as the local chapter aims for a $200 quota. Chairman Norman H. Digis from Red Cross HQ in Washington urged support. donations can be sent via Charlies C. Low at Bath Savings Institution.

Bath Red Cross Norman H. Digis Wasehimpton Charlies C. Low Bath Savings Institution

Holdens Tax Battle Over Tiny Radio Tax Case

A Maine Law Court appeal centers on a $1.30 property tax levied by the Town of Holden on resident Ross James for a radio. James, disagreeing with the tax, instructed his attorney Michael Pilot to pursue the matter to the Law Court, viewing it as a test of principle despite the small sum.

Maine Law Court Banvor Holden Ross James James Michael Pilot Law Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bathman City Forester Iron Works W. H. White Bedford Street Walter Marco John Crosby Gaspe Peninsula Gaspe Fredericton Rockland Ruth Sheldon Barre New England Bossy Central Press Walter Glidden W.S. Glidden Lincoln - Sagadahoc Group Packard Mrs. Kingsbury Edith K. Weeks David G Stinson Arrowsic David C. Stinson Freemansby White Mountains R Lin N. H Pinkham Notch Skipper Barge Capt. Taylor RED Cross Hurricane Fund
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