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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

3

Bath echoes 1911 events from clubs to fires and ships

Readable items cover B Sharp Musical club officers installing Gladys Clark as president and programs by Mae Ripley. Patriots Day observance. Waike tests at Rockland. flag dedication at North Street Grammar. Theta Delta Chi Bowdoin reception. field fire near Emma S. Brown place. Capt. Baker’s Hyde Light Guards trip to Texas. Brunswick plains fire. steamer City of Augusta work. and local social, commerce, and weather notes across Bath and nearby towns.

B. Sharp Musical Club C. E. Ripley Gladys Clark Carl Purington Ethel Totman Cora Belanger Bernard Snowden Music Mae Ripley Rosie Ingraham Georgia Ripley North Street Grammar School Frank A. Small America Madelyn Chase

Anxiety Grows Over Unclear 1911 Event

On April 21, 1911, anxiety is reported as officials and residents await clarification of a developing situation. Details remain sparse, with authorities urging calm while investigations continue.

Ship leaves for Boston under Capt Colby and crew

April 23, 1911, at seven o clock this morning the vessel departed for Boston led by Capt George W Colby with J A Hathorn as pilot. Chief Engineer Cole commanded the engine room aided by Ralph Warren first assistant and Charles Lewis second gage master. The crew will change over to the City of Bangor tomorrow. Miss Madeline Noyes and Miss Ruth Perk of Everett Massachusetts visited Miss Noyes aunt Mrs Elmer Hodgkins of Middle

City of Rockland Boston George W. Colby J. A. Hathorn Cole Ralph Warren Charles Lewis City of Bangor

Phi Rho Society Reassembles at Morse High

Last Friday evening the Phi Rho Society held its first Spring meeting at Morse High School. Enthusiasm suggests the group will soon regain its former status after rumors of disbandment. Lilac buoy boat completed a Kennebec run and will replace fall buoys in the Sasanoa river, with about 50 buoys planned between Bath and Augusta. A Baseball Association meeting is set for YWCA at eight tonight.

Alameda Bath Marine Band Dennis Comeau Times Comeau Phi Rho Society Morse High School Phi Rhos Lilac Kennebec Sasanoa River Augusta The Baseball Association Y.W.C.A Bath

Bequest of 10000 Dollars Honors Hyde Memorial Home

The Pine Tree Society for Crip pleads Children and Adults, Inc. announced a $10000 bequest at its executive meeting. The gift from the late Josephine D. Anderson will fund a trust for the Hyde Memorial Home in Portland.

Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Hyde Josephine D. Anderson Portland

Navy Sailor From Morse High Returns Home This Month

A. A. Carl Henrikson of Mechanic Street in Formosa after serving in the U. S. Navy aboard the Philippine Sea. He left Korean waters last Fall and expects to sail home May 15. A Morse High School graduate of 1950, he joined the Navy last July and has not been home since.

A. A Carl Henrikson U. S. Navy U. S. S. Philippine Sea Formosa Joseph Henrikson Mechanic Street States Henrikson Navy Morse High School

West Point Launches First AAA School Safety Patrol

West Point starts the states first AAA school safety patrol to guard pupils walking along the highway between home and school. Patrol leaders include Earl Wallace captain and Susan A Wallace among others. Morse juniors plan two decorative signs for the road during recess.

West Point AAA Earl Wallace Gloria Eaton Annette Scott Susan A. Wallace Juanita Brown Nancy Wallace Virginia Wallace Roger Gilliam Carolyn Caton Betty Wallace Levi Gilliam Philip Wyman Bobby Gilliam Morse Center Susan Capitol Annette Partridge Frank Darling Portland Philmore Gilliam

Local Youth Enlists in U S Air Force Private Dow

Robert E. Dow Jr 17 of 31 Meadow Way enlisted in the U S Air Force with private rank. He was sworn in April 23 and will report to Sampson Air Force Base New York for initial assignment. Dow is son of Robert E Dow and Doris F Borski and attended Morse High School where he served in the 703rd AAA Gun Battalion Battery B.

Robert E. Dow, Jr Meadow Way U. S. Air Force USA USAF Sampson Air Force Base N. Y Pvt. Dow Robert E. Dow Doris F. Borski Morse High School

Waketta Council Hosts 10th Anniversary at North Fryeburg

Thirty three Hockomock Council members attended the Waketta Council 10th anniversary in North Fryeburg with chiefs Blanche Joy and Jennie Gamage among the dignitaries. Delegations from Wenonah Portland Neola Kezar Falls and others joined the event featuring a decorated wigwam and a banquet with a large birthday cake.

Hockomock North Fryeburg Waketta Blanche Joy Falmouth Great Pocahontas Jennie Gamage South Bristol Great Sachem Maine Merle Cilley Yarmouth Wenonah Portland Neola Kezar Falls Acomac Pownal Swegustagoe Mishanock Wanda South Portland Bath Hockomock Council Waketta Council

Fifteen Nominate for Community Center Queen Title

Fifteen girls were named to compete for the Community Center Queen. Voting to select five finalists will occur Thursday and Friday, with final coronation May 5. Contestants include Leilani Cahill, Carol Fitzgerald, Gay Bonney, Carolyn Herrin, Waneta Estates, Janet Sharkey, Bette Fernald, Emma Russell, Audrey Durant, Barbara McBrine, Clara Hanscom, and Marion Snowsen.

Community Center Leilani Cahill Carol Fitzgerald Gay Bonney Carolyn Herrin Waneta Estates Janet Sharkey Bette Fernald Emma Russell Audrey Durant Barbara McBrine Clara Hanscom Marion Snowsen

Probate notices from Bath Sagadahoc County 1951

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County presents matters for estates including Georgia A Randall Edward T Kelley Daniel Abbott Ziblatt Dora L Howard William T Hall and Se F Barker. Petitions seek letters testamentary without bond and name changes with accounts and executors to be heard on a May term publication for three weeks.

Bath Sagadahoc Georgia A. Randall Brookline Massachusetts Henry Hughes Henry Ones Isachu Edward T Kelley Jennett A. Kelley Daniel Abbott Ziblatt David Abbott Ziblatt Eleanor A. Nichols Mildred C. Avery Dora L. Howard Bath Trust Company Lida A. Howard William T. Hall Lillie M. Leonard Bath Trust Comparry Mary Hall Rhodes Jackson Mary Hall Sparrowe Se F. Barker Mpany Feet Wright Grereot Eric J. Sedate Lawrence K. Sager Aspe Beene Jersey Ruby Raymond E. Curtis Julian L. Pomerieau Pomeriea Rentoon

Bath Waste Pickup Announcement and Yard Cleanup

City crews will collect waste along Center Street to North Street on Wednesday. Bath Housing Authority urges residents to rake lawns and backyards, clear cellars, and neatly pile firewood at Lambert Park and Park Terrace as projects proceed.

Bath Center Street North Street Lambert Park Park Terrace Bath Housing Authority

Probate notices list Bath estate appointees in Sagadahoc

In Sagadahoc County Probate Court, notices name executors administrators and guardians for estates in Bath. Rexford G Se of Everett MA named executor without bond for Clara Teen. Mary Boardman administratrix without bond for Ernest A. Donald S. Hall appointed administrator for Lillian M. others listed with dates in April 1951. Judge Arthur J. Dunton provides the order.

J. Horace Cone Sagadahoc Clara Teen Bath Rexford G Se Everett J. Horace McClure Register

McClure Certifies Executors for Everett Lemont Bath Estate

I J Horace McClure Register of Probate certifies the estates and appoints executors and administrators for Everett G Lemont Bath. The document records appointees and the filing of the will, with official seal and date references to the probate proceedings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times T. W. Hyde Sons of Veterans Rockland Winneganee Wesley Brotherhood Eta Theta Delta Chi Bowdoin College Main McKeen Herbert E. Cole Wilmot B. Mitchell Frank E. Woodruff William D. Davis Margaret Sewall Louise Harriman Margaret Were Gertrude Dilon Emma S. Brown New Meadows Abner J. Wilson Wilson George A. Baker Hyde Light Guards Adj Elliot C. Dill San Antonio Texas Baker Boston and Albany R. P. Mank Brunswick Prof. Baker Medical School of Maine 10Th Co. C. A. C 10Th Co Isaiah R. Morrell Lincoln H. Colby Corliss & Coombs City of Augusta Eastern Steamship Co Torrey Roller Bushing Works Fort Meyer Ernest Hatch Ada Arthur Brockton, Mass John Shaw Oak Street Hatch Gertrude Williams This City Hiram T. Stevens Lumbians Lovell Aswick Town Hall Maine Central Moosehead Bath Iron Works Dingley Maine Spiritualist. Association Tarratine Hall Old Town F. W. Carlton Gardiner San Diego United States Bath Automobile & Gas Engine Co Small Point George H. Dearborn New York H. M. Sewall Lewiston Annette Robinson Laura Barstow Mildred Nichols Harriet Henderson Annie Shepard Olive Blagdon Mary Howe Minnie Barnes Grace Rebecca Dowling Henry G. Shaw D. T. Dougherty D. Warner Charles E. Curtis R. P. Ham Roscoe H. Shaw Roscoe H. Shaw, Miss Goodwin, Miss McAllister Messrs Henry Biggins Walter Shaughnessey Arthur Lemont Charles McKenney Thomas Dowling James Edward Biggins Phil Murphy William Boyd W. J. Perry G. Roy Dunning Association of Post Office Clerks M. D. Whitlam Great Guard of the Forest of the Great Council Order of Red Men Frank S. Wakefield Rochester N. J A. S. Bangs U. C G. C Samuel Card Richmond Rev. S. A. Evans Walter Marriner Irving Trufant Delight of Madison Frank Weeks Grove Street the People’s Church Earl Temple Dayton Hill George P. Davenport Revere House Washington Street Washington, D. C New England John Ff. Skillings Cristobal Colon Panama Esther Ann Rockport Nasau N. P J. C Gulf Stream Clarence Hodgkins G. F. Willis G. F. Deering Dora Austin Ralph Gowen North Bridge Austin Gowen Mr. Austin Custom House D. R. Battle F. A. Salman Bermuda Beta Sigma Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Bowdoin Bath High School Angus Martin McDonald Margaret Jane Adams Wilford Waldron Dennett Harriet Lee Purington Claire Adela Varney Grace Cornelia Baker Lizzie Merryman Stover Fred Chester Coombs Myra West Spear Daniel Thomas Dougherty Maude Ellenora Emery Fred Worcester Swanton Sarah Morse High Brunswick High Clarence Parker Hunt Hall Thompson Wing Merrill Spear Page Georgetown Wee Trymple James L. Spinney E.S. Dunton Woolwich Westport Gladys Jordan Amory Houghton Evelyn Jennie Colby Wesley Church Charles Dempster City of Baltimore Catfish Point Tempa Dempster Altree Walsh Murray Club the Universalist Church D. D. Clark D. T. Percy & Sons Sewall Percy Mr. Percy Worrell Reed Carter Minnesota Castine Marius Page June Rideout Wiwurna Boothbay Boothbay Harbor Irving Pierce Thomas Brewer George and W. Leeman Chester Farnham Gordon Lewis Arthur I. Pepper Genesta Albion Corliss Charles Furber Driving Club Maine Water Co Kelley Athletic Field J. J. Keegan University of Maine Lubec Atkins T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Veterans Hall Charles A. Blair Governor Cobb Knights Key Havana Cobb Hatteras Blair J. E. Wilson Maine Central Yard Water Street Hyde Windlass Works Donald Duncan Rhode Island D. M. Gardner A. P. Denham Wiscasset Coffin Bros E. L. Emmons Joseph Madden F. S. Wakefield H. C. Baxter New Meadows River Jim” Hopkins Jim Maine Central Track Union Streets F. H. Kimball N. Blaisdell & Son Madeline Noyes Ruth Perk Mass Miss Noyes Mta Elmer Hodgkins Middle Street Harmon Alexander Ernest Arey Dixie Walker Jimmy Frank W. Arey Marine Corps Esther Alexander Lewis Alexander Herbert Shorey James Gilliam Pearl Wallace Dr. Perkins Cranberry Point Phippsburg Center Herman Brown West Point Recreation Association Lewis E. Wallace Wallace Marita Doyle Prince Oscar Gilliams Elliot Gilliam Gilliam Frank Edgecomb George Davis Onward II Portland Fish Co Elsie Wallace Bath Memorial Hospital Stewart H. Day Seguinland Clearwater Florida Day Alvin Wallace Kenneth Wallace Flora Gilliam William Dunning Sebasco American Bonding Company Baltimor Baltimore Maryland Jors, Footer Sally Snow- Denaco Arthur J. Dunton
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