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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath a Busy Civic Roundup

The April 7 1914 Bath chronicle reports a well attended Republican caucus in the Common Council room selecting Albert L. Strout as chairman and RE E Pinson as secretary. Delegates to Augusta include Arthur J Dunton Hor John S Hyde Hon A H Shaw Alderman and others with W C Oliver nominated as county committeeman. The article covers coal mine interest at Popham and Small Point, local housing plans by Mr Sinclair, Bath pole players chosen for an All Mail team, Edwar Sewall heading to the Isthmus, Standish home improvements, a poor Front Street worker, construction on the L A W railway approach, floating ice challenges, Sagadahoc Senatorial vacancy talk, local politics with Rupert Baxter as candidate, a bathhouse dinner, theatre concerns with Abrams Amusement Co transfers, Park League basketball scores, waterfront and wharf work by W F Carlton, Polaro Lodge officers, the steam yacht Eleanor, new Bath Iron Works staff, and various community notices and upcoming events including charity dances and lodge anniversaries.

Albert L. Strout RE. E. Pinson Augusta Arthur J. Dunton John S. Hyde A. H. Shaw Brigg Harold M. Sewall E. Plummer Frank B. Nichol Henry G. Hodgdon Rupert F Baxter

Oxford County Delegation Names H M Sewall for Congress

At the Augusta House a meeting named H M Sewall as the unanimous choice for congressman from the Second District. He received support from Oxford County committees including Walter L Gray of South Paris and was endorsed by former Congressman John P Swasey and delegations from Franklin and Androscoggin counties. Additional attendees included Frank S Bowker Dr Williams and C V Minott of Phippsburg.

Augusta House Oxford County H. M. Sewall Seconstrict Walter L. Gray South Paris John P. Swasey Sewa Franklin Andrescoggin

Lenni’s Nomination Sets Maine GOP Standard Bearer

April 9, 1914 report on Maine Republican convention highlights Oxford Franklin and Androscoggin counties backing Harold M. Lenni for Congress in the Second District, effectively settling the battle against McGillycuddy. Bath praises the selection as a high honor. other county actions and local notes follow.

Charles W. Dingley Seeks Regedabec County Sheriff Nomination

Charles W. Dingley forwarded his papers as a candidate for sheriff in Regedabec County in the primaries held in Augusta yesterday. He secured signers from every town in the county including SaceHt Perkins and West Bareisental of Phipps aureae Held the Se Sak.

Charles W. Dingley Regedabec County Augusta Coun SaceHt Perkins West Ba Re Isental of Phipps Aureae Se Sak

Bath Industrial stock subscription increases four shares

A Brooklyn era notice records another subscription to Bath Industrial Corporation stock, adding four shares for one hundred dollars and bringing total cash to six thousand dollars, with a final entry indicating the remaining balance before completion of the issue.

Bath Industrial Corporation

Williams Leeman wedding Sunday at Nequasset Church

Palm Sunday ceremony unites Esther Leeman and Ralph Williams in Bath area. Bride wears lace gown with Juliet cap, bridesmaid Marilyn Leeman in pale yellow. reception at Sagadahoc Ferry Good Will Club. Afterward couple to reside in Bath with apartment on Russell Street.

Nequasset Congregational Church Esther Leeman Hollis Leeman Barley Neck Road Woolwich Ralph Williams Arthur Williams Phippsburg Laforest Hodgkins Central Congregational Church of Bath Henry Wright Marilyn Leeman Harold Mott, Jr Good Will Club Sagadahoc Ferry Hollis Leeman, Jr Boston Mary Leeman Punch Reginald Stacy William Robson Stanley Wallace Clifford Molson Leeman Williams Morse High W. T. Grant Center Street John G. Morses & Sons Winnegance

Winnegance PTA Names Nominating Committee

The Winnegance PTA met at the schoolhouse for the April session with Mrs. Donald Logan presiding. Mrs. Donald Williams was absent, minutes were read by secretary pro tem Shirley Pratt. The nominating committee named included Theresa Longacre Richard Morse and Shirley Pratt. An annual banquet was set for June 1 with venue undecided. A May 4 meeting was urged for banquet plans and officer slate. Hostesses for May will be Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Pratt. Two former Bath residents Harold Mott and John Williams were welcomed back from Connecticut.

Winnegance P. T. A Donald Logan Donald Williams Shirley Pratt Theresa Longacre Richard Morse Maurice Skillin Association Connecticut Bath Harold Mott John Williams Logan Pratt

State of Anove Island Insurance Asset Report 1953

On the first day of December 1953 the Insurance Commissioner received an asset and liability filing for a state insurance entity. It lists assets including cash, bonds amounting to 4 616 873.96, stocks 1 559 300.00, real estate 142, mortgage loans on real estate 8, other assets 53 121.34, totaling 6 etc. Total assets and reserves are itemized with liabilities such as reserve for loss 207.17, reserve for snar or taxes 122 090.65, and other facilities 487 071 84. The report appears to be an insurance financial statement summarizing assets and liabilities.

Anove Island Insurance State of Man American Bonding Company OF Baltimore Maryland Insurance Department A Maine

Oliver A. Jones dies in Wiscasset at 48

Oliver A. Jones age 48, a lifelong Wiscasset resident and former worker at Wiscasset Lumber Co., died Sunday afternoon. He leaves two brothers Arthur and Irving and two sisters Mrs. Raymond Dalton and Mrs. Joseph Dalton, all of Wiscasset. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Cowley Funeral Parlor with Rev. Robert P. Frazier officiating, and burial followed in Green Lawn Cemetery. Also noted, Mrs. Stanley Peterson of East Brunswick underwent minor surgery Sunday and remains under observation at Memorial Hospital. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Meister of Washington Street.

Oliver A. Jones Wiscasset William Jones Wiscasset Lumber Co Arthur Irving Raymond Dalton Joseph Dalton Cowley Robert P. Frazier Greenlawn Cemetery Stanley Peterson East Brunswick Memorial Hospital Carl T. Meister Washington Street

Monthly Probate Court Session Sees Numerous Wills And Administrations

The monthly probate session lists wills filed for Sarah E. Coombs of Bath and Frank Francisco of West Bath with executors named, plus estates including Goldie M. Greenblatt and Mabel A. Thwing. Administrations granted for Anna S. Watson and Adolf Kasulat with executors named. inventories and accounts filed for many Bath, Richmond, Woolwich, Topsham, and Phippsburg estates.

Sarah E. Coombs Bath Lavina C Pierce Frank Francisco West Bath Kenneth N. Francisco Goldie M. Greenblatt Abraham E. Greenblatt Isear W Greenblatt Owen le Greenblatt

Probate notices appoint executors in Bath area estates

T Lillian H Heal Register of Probate certifies for Llewin and Bath area estates the named persons appointed executors administrators or guardians on dates in 1954. Kerry Steward executor without bond for Clara L Steward. Florence Bryant executrix. Margaret Yates administratrix. Myra Scott administratrix. Frances Day administratrix. C Green also Lucy M Green executrix. James A McKay executor. Mabel A Thwing administratrix. John Williams administrator. court order attested by Lillian H Heal.

Henrietta McKa Bath James Alfred McKay Mabel A. Thwing Ruth Decker Hum Silas G. Bryant Florence F. Bryant Carolyn M. Moses Lucy C. Green Lucy M. Green Annas. Watson Mary A Watson Adolf Kasulat Richmond Adele Richter Joseph L. Yates Margaret Yates Frank D. Scott Phippsburg Myra E. Scott Mary B. Williams John H. Williams Edwin A. Gilman Frances V. Day William F. William Katherine W. McKenney Levina E. Holman Mear K. James Hiram T. Stevens Harriet Stevens Winifred B. Wardwe Alla Spear John J. Cavanaugh John F Gowen Agnes W. Humphrey Doris I Humphreys William A. Furber John F Carey Arthur L. Plant le Je W. Plant Harris T. Rodick Woolwich Allowanc Leon L. Spinney Richard Thomas Ryar Alowance Edward W. Bridsham Charles E. Starrett Topsham Frank I Carver i Guardian Anne Kaiulani Williams Secon Harold Sewall Williams Arthur Foster Williams Hartley J. Lounsbur Allowan Ida A. Lounsbury T. Lillian H. Heal Agosaho Llewin Clara L. Steward Kerry B. Steward Appe Frank . Seott Cae C. Green Henrietta Reed McKay Rath Decker Hume

New Buglers Class Forming For American Legion Junior Corps

A beginners class to boost the bugle section of the Smith American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps will meet Sunday afternoon at the state Armory. Six eligible boys, aged ten or older and capable of committing to nine months, will be chosen for tryouts and fundamental instruction. Selected members will receive basic corps training and gear as the new corps flag arrives, with a public exhibition planned for May 16 at Bath. Discussions are underway to bring New England’s top junior drum and bugle corps to Bath. Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame teams are noted.

Smithobey American Legion Ate Armory Artory Wrens Eld Cal Corps Bath New England

Probate Court Notices From Bath and Sagadahoc County

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County schedules first Tuesday in April for final accounting and estate matters. Executors and guardians seek bonds, letters testamentary without bond, and hearings in various estates including Ot Hare T Rodick Goldie M Greenblatt Hartley J Lounsbury Anne Kaiulani Williams Arthur L Plant and Anna S Watson. Public hearings to approve wills and rebates and to grant licenses for real estate conveyances in Boothbay and Bath districts.

Batr Sagadam Derenoon Ot Hare T Rodick Oolwich Pnney Peasaie West Bath Kenneth N. Francisco Ein Francisco Sarah E. Coombs Ath Avina C. Pierce Law Pierce Goldie M. Greenblatt Bath Will Peti Abraham E. Greenblatt Teer W. Greenblatt Owen Lee Greenblatt Abraham’ E. Greenblatt Oe Berthaans Ronvey Certa Boothbay Livine Mrocete Luardian Anna S Watson Mary A. Watson Slagiueline E Presby Minor Seoqueting Presby Jacqueline Teahar M Cha Sole Jedaous Sean

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