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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
7
The Bath region reports varied activity from officials considering appointments to a city forester and police. a Bath ship captain’s legendary exploits. real estate inquiries from out of state. baseball prospects for local players. and a busy social calendar including lodge events, church services, and a 96th birthday celebration. The Penobscot river ice and weather adjust with season. shipping and boat launches continue as spring progresses.
On April 4 1912 Miss Florence L Rand accepted a position with the Times Co as bookkeeper and cashier her brother Arthur W H Rand departs to take a post in a weather office a remarkable coincidence according to the notice.
The famed elephant Baby Mine is booked as the opening attraction at the Amland next Monday. Spring millinery is now ready for inspection at Mrs Hen nessy on Center Street.
April 7 1042 reports a crowd on the long plank from wharf to ship when a sudden push caused John McDonald of this city to strike a pine plank, cutting a one and a half inch gash. The Acme carries vast Oregon pine timbers, 38 by 38 inches and over 60 feet long, valued over $1250 each. Additional notes mention pig lead ballast, Amsterdam orders for tents, and local oddities from Bath and Five Islands.
Snes Annual statement from Mutual Reinsurance Company Des Moines Iowa lists assets of 6 612 185 00 with stocks real estate cash and deposits and uncollected premiums. Liabilities include reserves for losses loss adjustment and capital and surplus. Also an Atlas Assurance Co Ltd U S Branch annual statement for Dec 1951 shows assets 13 993 096 95 with reserves for losses taxes and unearned premiums and surplus for policyholders.
Delegates from Bath and nearby areas travel to Bangor for the State and Second District convention. Propeller shipments to Australia Finland and British Honduras continue from Hyde Windlass. The car ferry Ferdinando Gorges is removed from route. Hercules begins commission and Gorges enters drydock for summer prep. Local sports include Skate Boys defeating Times Boys and the 21st annual Court Sagadahoc No. 5 ball. Clarence Hamilton, Bath’s roller skating champion, set a new speed record on April 3 at River View.
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