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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
6
Forty years ago in Bath the Fourth Company M C A National Guard mobilized at the local armory with Capt H W Owen Jr addressing the men. The issue notes visiting officials, local travel, social events and community updates including a planned Four Minute War campaign in Maine.
On July 25 1917 Miss Ellen Shaw a respected resident marked her 85th birthday at a dinner hosted by Mrs Joseph Huse of Green Street The Times for 4th Co C Mess Fund received strong support with contributions led by Hon A H Shaw others included Torrey Roller Bushing Co and Mrs Maude Ham Larrabee Funds aid the boys comfort and enjoyment while local citizens urged further donations. J A McCabe and Harry Cornish departed for Brooklyn Navy Yard as special mechanics. George Clough of Bath Iron Works injured his little finger and jammed his next finger In Sagadahoc Block tenants face military rule admitting only bonafide residents. Donald S Sewall US A son of Mr and Mrs Mark W Sewall returned from Allentown Pa where he trains with the Portland Ambulance Corps expected to be ordered to France.
July 26 1917 the Fourth Company Maine Coast Artillery left for Fort Baldwin with a big crowd watching a parade and about 2000 at the boat wharf as the steamer Virginia cast off. Citizens noted local street repairs and several town residents announced arrivals departures and visits including new property purchases and social gatherings around town.
Residents reported several boys bathing in the park pond without swimwear awakening surprise this morning. M H Jewett has joined the clerking force at A Hallett and Co s drug store.
The Times reveals a notable forthcoming occasion on July 27 1917 with emphasis on its significance and celebratory tone.
Emilio de Gogorza volunteers to sing for the Red Cross War Fund. Captain Perkins reports happy over new oil burning system on the Virginia, installed by Walter Dingey and J. J. Mulcahy. Soldiers travel to Popham. various civic and military notices follow.
The Times Mess Fund for 4th Co. C. A. C. nears $1000 with $897.15 raised. Sagadahoc County starts its draft quota as the exemption board examines the first 50 men. Residents make weekend trips, attend outings, and return from islands. Heat records were noted, with temperatures near 114 degrees at a storefront, while others travel for work, weddings, and vacations.
Donald Ray Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Donald Ray of Woolwich, departed Tuesday for Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas to begin his initial U S Air Force training as part of his service entry.
Local groups release additional committees for the Popham Beach Country Fair at the beach on Sunday. The event marks the month long 350th anniversary of shipbuilding in America. Sponsors include the Popham Beach Improvement Association and the Popham Beach Circle benefiting the library and chapel.
Elfreda Perkins was elected and installed as lecturer of Dromore Grange to fill the unexpired term of the late Edward Burns. The meeting featured singing, a reminiscence paper on installation history, readings by Aletha Campbell June Wright and Ray Campbell, and solos by Perkins. Refreshments followed with a refreshment committee named for the next meeting.
Inner Wheel members gathered at Brigham's Cove cottage of Mrs. Charles T. Small for a lobster picnic. A brief business session followed a directors meeting announcing the first Fall meeting set for Sept. 12 at the home of Mrs. Ira Nadine. Attending were Mrs. Wyatt Albertson Mrs. Carl Anderson Mrs. William Bodwell Mrs. Edward Bridgham Mrs. James Clappison Mrs. Eugene Desmond Mrs. Charles Doyle Mrs. Earl Farnham Mrs. Raymond Farnham Mrs. Hildreth H. Fisher Mrs. John Hayes Mrs. Frederick D. Hill Mrs. Warren E. Kershner Mrs. Ira Nadine Mrs. Marius H. Page Mrs. Reginald Parker Mrs. Dwight Pierce Mrs. William Skelton Mrs. Milton Stephenson and Mrs. John Crowley plus three guests from Havertown Pa Weston Mass and Jamaica Plain Mass.
Mrs. Emil J. Cyr of Bath hosted a surprise double birthday party at her Arrowsic cottage to honor Mrs. Leo Cyr of Barre VI vacationing here and Mrs. Frank Courson of Brunswick. Luncheon served with cakes and gifts. prizes went to Mrs. Ernest Mahoney of Florida and Mrs. John Crosby of Bath.
Mrs. Marshall Libby attended a post nuptial shower at Meadowbrook cottage hosted by Cynthia Osgood Judy Boyce and Carol Cummings. Gifts were presented and refreshments served during a social hour with other guests including Judy Ashe Annette Bailey and Carol Bartels.
A list of attendees includes Crosby, Jean Fleming, Carol Hooker, Judy Libby, Edna Mac Phee, Sue Owen, Margo Parks, Mrs. Cyrus Ashe and Mrs. Maurice Libby. Sending gifts were the Misses Carol Henderson, Joan Albert son, Sandra London, Judy Lesier and Kathy and Linda Ashe.
Miss Sabrina Marie MacDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul MacDonald of 121 Bedford Street was guest of honor at a Sunday birthday party. Pink decorations birthday cake ice cream and pink lemonade were served to children while adults enjoyed a lobster buffet. Ed ward Engemann won the tail on the donkey prize with a list of Bath Camden Woolwich and related guests attending including the MacDonalds Gibb Carmichael Engemann and Cornish families.
A group of volunteers cleaned the Fort Popham interior in preparation for a program Sunday marking the 350th anniversary of American shipbuilding. The Miss Popham Colony pageant finals will be part of a fair hosted by the Popham Beach Improvement Association and Popham Circle with a public lobster bake.
John N. Rines, longtime Bath automobile salesman with Smith Chevrolet, Inc., receives congratulations after winning Chevrolet Motors Co. selling contest for the district. He earned a sizeable check for leading sales in May and June and has sold cars in Bath since 1916.
Bath firemen were called out at 12 10 Sunday morning for a Woolwich fire but found Dresden fire under control upon arrival. The miscue caused the Bath unit to return. a barn burned in the incident.
Boxer's birth name Carmine Tilleli is noted for Joey Giardello nicknamed Midgeweight champion in boxing history circling his rise and identity in the sport.
Barbara L. Brewer as Sagadahoc Register of Probate records estates with dates of appointment for James D Murphy Harry F Bragdon Frank P MacFarlane Angie Mank May Fe Porter and Harold J Rubin notes. Appointments include administrators without bond and bonds filed between June 1957 and July 1957 with names such as Thomas J Fahey and Carl E Albee among others.
Barbara L. Brewer registers appointments for the estates of Frederick L. King Irene S King Lillian Terrell Hume Alice May McLean Susie A Tar Robert L. Hogan Georgia Fe Fox Varney George H. Fox and Harold J. Rubin notes executors appointed July 9 1957 and other related dates with bonds filed where indicated.
City Health Officer Roscoe C. McFadden announces vaccine arrival for the Bath polio clinic to be held August 6 at Huse Memorial School from 6 to 8 p.m. Free for ages six months to 19. ages 20 through 60 pay 1. No advance registration required. those with prior shots should check in to avoid duplicate records.
Members of the Winter Street Congregational church Ladies Aid will enjoy a picnic at the Merrymeeting Bay cottage of Mrs Clarence Fullerton this Thursday. A rain date is planned with a 10 am chartered bus departure from the church. Mrs Henry McCabe leads the Hospital Booth and requests items for donation brought to the event. A rummage sale is set for Tuesday afternoon in the church men’s parlor.
Lakewood Theatre enters its peak week with Basil Rathbone stars as Queen's Counsel in Agatha Christie mystery Witness For The Prosecution. The run follows Henry Morgan in Father of the Bride and The Boy Friend advance sales after three smash hits. Rathbone’s London trial tale has thrilled London and New York audiences for years.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Fraser of 20 Walker Street announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Marie to Harold Kenneth LaPierre Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold K LaPierre of Freeport The wedding is planned for September 14 at the First Church of the Nazarene in this city Carolyn is a Morse High School class of 1958 graduate Harold is a Freeport High School 1955 graduate and is employed by C W Bagley Corp of Augusta
Police recovered a cache of dangerous war souvenirs including hand grenades and shells up to 75 millimeters. Lt. Lawrence McCarthy noted a Civil War era two inch cannon ball among the items.
Margaret R Jones of Bath files for divorce from Thomas O Jones of Arlington Virginia on grounds of intoxication cruelty and abandonment after a 1948 marriage and one child. Court orders notice by publication in Bath Independent with appearance set for October 1957 and asks for custody and alimony.
A thief used a physician reflex hammer at Dr. Jacob Wenig’s office to tap a desk drawer and steal 200 dollars. The incident occurred in San Diego. Police investigate the burglary and seek witnesses.
A Bath probate court orders notices for multiple estates and guardianships. It directs publication in Bath Independent for three weeks and hearings on the first Tuesday in August. Executors and administrators named include Albert N King Ernest P King Nellie E Demjanovich and others. various petitions ask for licenses to sell real estate and final accounts.
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