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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
6
April 23 1913 notices say Rev N B Cook will depart for his new posting at Be Monmouth next week. A Sunday morning visit by Rev B Corlis will address streets and cemeteries with a planned tour though weather delays have occurred due to rain and storms.
The four masted schooner Lewis H Goward capt Chaney arrived from Jacksonville with 817000 feet of pine for the Maine Central R R. The voyage took nine days and Captain Chaney notes good run and strong crews. Local plans discuss improved public meeting grounds as a season of home games looms and teachers push for a school term reform.
April 25 1913 Bath items note Joseph Sewall son of Mr and Mrs M W Sewall passes exam for Annapolis Naval Academy class of 74 with 36 successful. He is 16 and attends Columbia Preparatory. Also ferry Hockomock bans smoking when autos aboard. several local social notes include visiting relatives, fishing, and community events.
A garbled list mentions instructors and supervisors such as Rae, Bakeran, M, and A Clark. References to touring cars include Capt. W. G. Sal ing, Martin Wyman, and a roadster. The fragment hints at a railway or vehicle lineup but lacks clear actions or dates.
The Bath area hosts church speakers during the University of Life series. Rabbi Berent, Rev. Howard F. Search, and Rev. H Macy White address themes from Christian worship to public devotion. Clergy from Central Wesleyan and other churches lead discussions and music. Next week Rev. Dr. William Braisted will discuss Christian witness under persecution in China.
The Eta Chapter hosted a Saturday event conducted by Mrs. Violet Smith of Southport. The program included an election and installation of officers. Workshop sessions followed at Morse High School.
A fragmentary probate notice mentions Willis C as tutor and administrator and requests probate of a last will for a deceased person. It references S Curtis and Jane Be, with names Cushs Cushs and Arthur J DN involved. The document notes a true copy of the final order and a May/June dates sequence.
The text notes teachers visiting the new Lillian F. Fisher school during a convention. Hostesses included Mrs Pete Hilyard Mrs Berenice Colby Miss Olive Patten Miss L Fisher and Mrs Marjorie Niles. Luncheon committee members were Mrs Dorothy Plummer Mrs Helen Canales Mrs Elizabeth Couns Mrs Hope Hersom and Miss Frances Plum.
Advisory Board meeting in Bath approved annual drive to raise maintenance funds for the Bath Salvation Army unit. Campaign runs May 11 through June 1 with Sam Prawer named chairman. Local leaders and the organization urged community support, noting tax deductibility and year round service.
Estate of J Edward Drake Bath seeks letters testamentary without bond for executrix Edna B Drake. Estate of Catherine E late of Bath seeks probate and letters testamentary for Vivian Kronstrand executrix. Estate of Minnie H Bacon seeks probate and letters testamentary for Alice P Litchfield executrix. Chester H McCa be noted for final accounting by H McCabe. Estate of Delle Teanean Jae of Bath seeks accounting and appointment of Albert T Adams as executor. Estate of W Dayton Hill seeks final settlement. Ruby Sewall named as executrix. Estate of Clarence N late of Bath seeks court action and allowance of final accounting.
A topographical plan shows sheds and factors for sewer work and potential relocation of lines. It outlines costs and stages for route selection and project scope in the urban plan.
In Bath Maine on April 14 1053 Lillian M Marshall petitions showing cause why heirs of Crichton and other parties cannot be ascertained regarding land holdings in Sagadahoc County. The filing requests investigation of heirs and possession details for the property on Morse lands and surrounding parcels.
Fragmentary text from a Maine notice dated April 1 references oath and petitioners, with mentions of Crichton and aliases. It implies a legal action, guardianship or related proceeding, but lacks clear names and details. The readable portion signals a court-like filing and notice to interested parties.
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