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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
8
We read scattered lines about a Bath steamer trip a class play tickets for Bachelor Hall at a local theatre and a student with a wrist cut. The text mentions Melcher Sanst and M H S class events with unclear dates and places.
David Mosher recently repaired a roof on Wesley Street eight feet high after heavy winds. Miss Harvey led a concert yesterday with Avery providing music. The G club plans a gathering at The Bilagk Sheep with a theater show scheduled for the next day, expected to be a season hit. Miss Mabel A Thwing takes a week vacation in Manchester.
A day clerk at the post office schedules a dress rehearsal amid Fair events. The program aims to showcase service, efficiency, and public participation.
A Chesapeake style update from Portland recounts arrival of relatives, a schooner Alicia B Crosby hauled from mud, and a cargo of macan strained. It notes a home loss in a Chel sea fire and a planned church service at Central church. Lincoln lodge I O O F to initiate four members next Monday evening and Bath Iron Works observing a holiday.
Mr and Mrs soaensne A Wor rey and daughter Virginia return to Massachusetts after being summoned to Bath by the death of Mrs a s brother, with condolences from WW ce.
The Lionesses and Scout Daughters gathered for a banquet with flowers, toasts to mothers, and a music program led by Laura Mulcahy and sisters Joan Bennett and Gloria Wilson. Evelyn Peaslee showcased finger painting and a future food sale was planned. A volunteer slate for next year was announced and appreciation extended to the Sedgwick management.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Patterson Dover Mrs. Ralph Jackson Dexter and Mrs. Hilton Humphrey Bangor were weekend visitors in Winneganee to attend the funeral service of Isaiah F. Perow on Monday.
In Bath, Saga County, probate action set for May next to license sale of estate real estate. Albert Clyde Caton and others, Edith Marg Caton, Nelson F Heald, Leburton Leblanc, Reed estate and final accounts filed. Judge of Probate orders rearguard license sought. Register John L Jack records.
In the estate of Elias veloy late of Bath, E. McDonald is named executrix without bond. A copy of the document is referenced, dated 1948, with further archival details noted as 22-29-86 and JONN Le HAST.
The record shows numerous estate matters from Bath and surrounding towns. Executors and guardians are named for Richmond Topsham Phippsburg and other locales with bonds, inventories, and final accounts filed. Attorneys and trustees include Senda Weinblatt Estelle Ledyard Edith Caton and Yvonne La Rochelle among others.
The text lists park rules including maintenance and service fees, vehicle conduct, speed limits, fires, waste, pets on leashes, prohibition on removing structures, tent camping restrictions, and penalties. It cites Maine statutes and penalties for violations and notes enforcement by park rangers.
Herbert H. Scott of Phippsburg announces candidacy for State Representative from Topsham West Bath Woolwich and Phippsburg. A contracting carpenter and cement worker, Scott has served two terms as Phippsburg budget chair and attended recent GOP conventions. He vows to push county projects, especially in Phippsburg, while avoiding unkept promises. He is married with three children. Other candidates include Donald Leavitt Fernard Bailey of Woolwich and Roger Williams of Topsham.
Foreclosure notice for a Richmond, Sagadahoc County property with breach of mortgage condition and court order. Numerous probate actions list executors and administrators for estates from Bath and New Haven, including Helen P and Lina Gove, with bonds, deadlines, and court proceedings noted.
Cooperative efforts involving Abbie Harvey, supervisor of SHC, aim to advance interests on a stated matter. The prompt indicates ongoing collaboration among friends and associates with planned actions at a later date.
The Patriot’s Day Bath game between Morse and Portland ended 3-2 after a tense afternoon. A grass fire near Bath road burned briefly, with firefighting crews responding. Police reported an assault arrest linked to a Saturday incident while shops closed for the day except essential drugstores.
Mr and Mrs Harris Rel Dick have closed their farmers and moved to Avenue residence the Summer They have managed a large chicken business for some time Mr Redick is a retired M C R R engineer.
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