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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

8

Bath News Highlights on War Aid and Shipyard Changes

A Bath Chronicle item list notes YMCA wartime relief work, Ralph Stearns’ promotion to manager of Capt. Latlip’s jumping horse Carascul, and local figures including John W. Roberts recovering after a fall at 94. It mentions Bath shipyard activity, launches of the Charles D Loveland and Jerome Jones, and updates on ore tugs, rail and waterfront work, with community events, dances, lectures, and local business openings.

Bath Ralph A. Stearns Capt. Latlip Carascul Mr. Stearns

March 29 1916 entertainments and coastal patrols noted

Mrs W H Whitmore formerly Ida Guerrero of Bath won a prize as a top San Francisco entertainer noted for singing Spanish Eyes. Coast Guard District 1 Superintendent Simon R Sands conducts inspections at Fletcher's Neck Biddeford Pool Cape Elizabeth South Portland Hunnewell Popham Beach. Mrs J E Dunton returns to her Portland home with granddaughter Doris Purington. Beacon Street Church Women Home Missionary Society annual meeting elected officers. sherbet and cake served.

W. H. Whitmore Ida Guerrero Bath San Francisco Simon R. Sands Coast Guard First District Fletcher's Neck Biddeford Pool Cape Elizabeth South Portland Hunnewell Popham Beach J. E. Dunton Portland Doris Purington Women’s Home Missionary Society Beacon Street Church William Craft William

Five-Masted Schooner Jerome Jones Launched in Port

On March 31 1916 the handsome new five masted schooner Jerome Jones launched at 10 20 from G G Deering Co amid perfect weather. A large crowd attended with many visitors from out of town. Ward One schools granted a holiday as pupils lined the yard and watched the craft go overboard.

Jerome Jones G. G. Deering ‘Co G. G. Deering Co

April 2 1916 social events and town notices

Masquerade at Music Hall with Miss Harvey's class dancing to Stevens orchestra. 80 youngsters enjoyed ice cream and cake during intermission. Eleanor Jones wore a Eye-catching Little Bo Peep costume. Sagadahoc Republican committee organized with Dr. A. F. Williams as chairman. New Meadows river open to navigation. Williams Island cleanup by ex mayor Hyde destroyed over 1000 brown tail moth nests. Kennebec ice expected to break by April 38. Plus fleet notes on boat club meeting and old papers found. Probate notices list Bath executors and administrators dated March 1956.

Music Hall New Meadows Hyde Williams’ Island

Hyde Windlass Gunners outshoot Gardiner Rifle Club

Hyde Windlass gunners won at the Tri-City Fish and Game range in Hallowell beating Gardiner Rifle club 962 to 951. Phil McAloney posted 196 and Bob S3esaw 195 to pace the victors while Hub bard led Gardiner with 193.

Hyde Windlass Tri-City P. McAloney R. Besaw H. White W. Loveitt C. Hughes Gardiner OH Ttl Hubbard Garcelon A. Hill H. Hill A. Alexander

City Manager Porter Homer Supports Tucson Growth

Porter W. Homer city manager aids Tucson expansion efforts as his wife gives birth to twins, bringing their total to five children.

Tucson Ariz Porter W. Homer Homer

Probate Notice for Gertrude L. Rines Estate

Court in Bath Sagadahoc County orders publication for three weeks in Bath Independent. Heirs and creditors must appear at probate on second Tuesday of April at ten in the forenoon to object. Estate of Gertrude L. Rines late of Whitefield New Hampshire deceased. Carlton S. Rines administrator filed first and final account and distribution petition. Arthur J. Dunton Judge of Probate. Attest Lillian H. Heal Register.

Lillian H. Heal Sagadahoc Mabel FE Waters Bath William L. Waters, Jr Annie L Tayior Water F. Taylor Clarence 1 Lane Myrtle M Lane Gertrude L. Rines Whitefield New Hampshire Carlton S. Rines Athur J. Dunton

Local Red Cross Fund Drive Sets Goal on Center Street

The Red Cross fund drive for the local chapter on Center Street aims to raise 7450 dollars. Severe snowstorms hindered house to house campaigns, and Barsness appealed for continued support as the campaign month nears its end with officials pressing to finish the drive.

Center Street

Synopsis of Annual Statements of New Jersey and Maine Insurers

A compilation of 1955 annual statements for multiple insurers including Commercial Insurance Company of Newark New Jersey Firemen’s Insurance Company of Newark Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company of New York Milwaukee Insurance Company of Milwaukee National Ben Franklin Insurance Company of Pittsburgh American Home Mutual etc. listing assets such as bonds stocks real estate loans cash and uncollected premiums and liabilities including reserves for losses loss adjustment premiums taxes and other liabilities with totals and surplus figures for each company.

Great American Indemnity Company Liberty Street New York Insurance Maine Asaral Arvn Commercial Insurance Company OF Newark N. J Park Place New Jersey Charles H. Morse Firemen's Insurance Company OF Burpi Weth Roger D. Skillings Tattoo Seers Ae Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company OF van W. Leighton Topsham Milwaukee Insurance Company Milwaukee Mortyate Balantes Furprises National Ben Franklin Insurance Company Pittsburgh Ant Inno Ital Dwight W. Pierce Artna Casualty and Surety Company Onort Buls Lax Jowance Haberthe Ener Agricultural Insurance Watertown State of Mair Ali Persal Muerte Surivon Poheshaders Pytal Altanyurance Company Slate Street New Volla Sundus Aunuel Iucident Erican Instrance Company Newark J State of New Jers Bane of Bagh Oatti Jose Nas Burplus American Union Insurance Company OF New York Hartford Connecticut Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company Wall St U. S Atlas Assurance Company, Ltd Fifth Avenue Kingdom of Great Britain Automobile Insurance Company Capital United States Otder Omt Barpton SS Calvert Fir Insleance Company Philadelphia Pennsylvania Patel Uy Ards Polyhelde Tartas Youtal Camden BE Insurance Associatio Camden Banting Centennial Insurance Company Wall Street Sint of New York Phaeiah State of Maine Brock Ted Peenuits Ofearord Surids Ooh Ehuroluse Suen le Tegares Toul Autuki Empiut Asce Company Asmant Blank Diyese Tate Bria Korey Yi Mabel Fig Burp Lakes Hime Insurance Company Tate Ek i PANY Boston Insurance Commissioner Sea Owners Mutual AreUe Arcs Des Moines Eis Ral Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Maple Street Rhode Tland Feee Eee Ao Insurance Es Islafid Bitish Union Insa Compan Edinoburgh Beotland the Standard Fire Insurance Pany Travelers Fire Insurance Company Startford Nice Matas Travelers Indemnity Company Insuli Travelers Insurance Company Stat of Insurance Department Cal United States Fire Insurance CO William St. New York Totel Nepius

Easter crowds fill downtown amid lingering questions

Brisk Easter Friday night and Saturday morning drew hundreds to the downtown district. Observers, however, questioned whether this year's Easter observances met expected turnout and spirit.

Easter Weather Fuels Near Record Sales Rise

Warm sunny conditions lifted Easter business to near record levels, driving sales to resemble the 1955 total. The improved spring weather boosted consumer activity and boosted weekend commerce across retail outlets.

Amissville man twice bitten by rabid fox bites

Harvey Sutphin of Amissville Virginia says he was nipped by a rabid fox while at his woodpile and is undergoing Pasteur treatment after tests on the fox head came back positive. He previously was bitten in 1953.

Amissville Harvey Sutphin Sutphin

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Agoin Bath The Bath Daily Times Nichols & Penny Texas Co Young Men’s Christian Association John W. Roberts Middle Street Roberts Park Pond Boothbay Arrowsic Bridge Clarence Johnson L. V. ‘Plummer Messrs. Guerrero Plummer Swett Pejepscot William G. Small Kennebec Towing Co Chester T. Walllace Weeks Street Washington Street Carroll A.deerng One Thousand Cedar Railroad Texas Co. Shipyard Waterville Cressey & Allen Front Street S.crosby's Insurance George E. Gerry Commodore FE. W. Hyde John S. Hyde Atlantic City Ray Powers Democratic Committee Covel and Thompson William ‘i’. Hodgkins H. Harrington Bangor Harrison B. McCreary Charles D. Loveland Percy & Small Yard C. S. Loveland Co Clarence N. Flood Winter Street Church American Society of Marine Draughtsmen Y.M.C. A New England Spence Percy & Small Rogers Columbia Hotel Charles F. Smith Georgetown Arrowsic Camden East Maine Priscilla Kimball Dorothy Sewall Leonice Morse Kennebec Yacht Club John A. Morse C. P. Wetherbee R. H. Baxter F. B. Nichols Harold Ham Howard Cigar Co New York City Mary Page Carrie Hawley Wilbur G. Cahill Morse High Ralph Warren George Pomeroy J. P. King Phi Rho Society Colonial Cafe E. R. Andrews Hattie Eliza Monhegan City Landing W. E. Rowe Five Islands Jones Nathaniel Clapp C. W. Rogers Clapp Richmond Watson & Co Hatch’s D. L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Sedgwick Post, G.A.R Bath Military Band Y.M.C.A Mikelsky William Bell Hull Bath Iron Works Snow Park Arthur F. Larrabee E. W. Larrabee Herbert D. Maxwell Fred H. Thompson Lewis B. Swett F. W. Hartnett Charles A. Corliss Mann's Bakery Custom House Monufied Simmons Manufacturing Co Fitch Mass Board of Tax Assessors James C. Mulligan Henry Hodgdon John Mills James 8. Hills Wacouta Eleanor Labrador Mr. Mills W. H. True Foxcroft Mr. True American Express Virginia Davis Junkman Bath and Popham Colonial Club Henry W. Owen, Jr Maine Coast Artillery Reserve George Wagner Mason Sparks Circus Wagner Mr. Wagner Morris Potter Florida Deering Yard Charles Kingsbury Nat Meader Wiscasset Harbor Cader Wiscasset Sagadahoc County Republican Committee A. F. Williams Phippsburg Henry R. White C. S. Brown Bay North Bath Kennebec Ernest L. Shepard Couny Reserve Capital Tolley Wae Shiloh Androscoggin River Holy Ghost New Meadows Boat Club A. H. Shaw Times Frank Bishop Boston Daily Advertiser Kennebecke Temple Brothers Eee Arthur J Dunton Lillian H Uusmat Sveneve John Street Columbia Sre Raecs Company Befreten West Berlin Kreuzberg East Berlin Germany Hyde Windlass Gunners Gardiner Club Red Cross Fund Boy Scout Beacon Street Methodist Hurch
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