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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
7
Fortnightly Bath items from July 26 1910 detail sidewalk paving on Water Street, real estate transfers, store staff vacations at W O Parker Co and travel plans, ship crews visiting, bank sign changes, local politics and club events, a birthday for Deacon Furbish, and community notices including a fire aboard the Momus and Foresters baseball in Damariscotta.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dutton and Miss Rosie Cary return from Boston and New York. Dunton sailed as second cook aboard the Yale between Boston and New York. Dr E M Fuller surgeon major to accompany the regiment to White Plains maneuvers with about 20000 troops. One term for Maine governors is being agitated by editors.
County officials Charles H. Mason, Charles C. Crosby and C. B. Randall departed by morning train to Lisbon to confer with Androscoggin county commissioners about a bridge project. Captain and Mrs. Robert J. Graham and daughter Gladys of Philadelphia visit the city, renewing acquaintances at the Phoenix Hotel during their stay. The captain, famed for guiding the Erskine M. Phelps at sea, plans to retire and go West following Horace Greeley’s advice. A Bay Point trip yielded a sprained ankle for Mrs. Erskine, while other locals prepare to sail to New York and onward to Europe. A Webber cottage party enjoys life at Popham Beach, having arrived yesterday.
July 29 1910 Hon Frank S Adams of Bow host at New Meadows Inn luncheon for Sagadahoc town committee chairmen with Congressmen John P Swasey as guest. Notes on New Meadows coast and summer resort growth. Also second Andrews cup motor boat race at Kennebec Yacht Club with Norton Alice leading Reed Zip. Several staff and residents taking vacations. farewell to Mrs Bessie Carr moving to Boothbay Harbor with Lowell Temple attendance.
Mrs. Stinson hosts an automobile ride for Old Ladies' Home residents with two five-strong groups enjoying a perfect day in Bath and area. Separately, crew of tug Seguin and Bath Iron Works employees aboard the Cuban gunboat Harvey witnessed a dramatic battle between a whale and a swordfish between Small Point and Seguin, with both creatures likely killed and observers noting the spectacle as worth seeing.
Mrs. George Merritt and her daughter Mrs. Dennison return home after successful operations at Bath City Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Norris plan Boston Lynn visit. son Oscar works for General Electric in Lynn. William H. Watson retires from stove and tinware business, recalling Bath’s early ship fittings era. Torpedo boat destroyer bids open next month, sparking local interest. Sagadahoc politics show Bath area Democrats hopeful despite county doubt. North Bath building by the ferry is razed for dock repairs. Auto speed concerns draw calls for stricter Maine enforcement. John G. Morse & Sons in Winnegance receive Kennebec logs. first river logs in years. West Bath families enjoy a Foster's Point picnic and straw ride. A Bath party sails on the Kaiser Wilhelm II to Bremen for a three month overseas trip. Bath ladies return from Popham Beach Webber cottage visit. Alton B. Thwing of Woolwich noted as a candidate.
Democratic County Convention to nominate a county commissioner will be held in Topsham next Wednesday at ten o clock in the town hall. Temporary chairman chosen is Judge James S. Lowell of this city. Meanwhile Schooner Oakes Ames Capt. Lewis was towed from Augusta to Percy Small yard for caulking. work to finish next Tuesday before sailing to South Gardiner to load lumber for New York.
Portland delegates from the Maine Knights of Pythias head to the Supreme Lodge session in Milwaukee with plans for a Sault Ste. Marie study trip. The Bath Times notes speed boat results on Lake Auburn with the Kennebec Boy beating the Zip by 29 seconds. Mrs. Gilson and sister Mrs. Pelton display speedboat skills and Mrs. Pelton will accompany the Kennebec Bay to Portland for Aug 15 races.
John L. Jacks announces appointments in multiple Sagadahoc estates. Charles T. Small of Bath named administrator with will annexed for Jordan G. Percy estate. Jennie A. Campbell of Bath noted, Stephen A. McPhee of Brunswick appointed executor without bond for Percy estate. Walter M. Thebeau and Harry W. Thebeau connected to Bath estates. Gonvaine M. Thebeau and others listed. July 11, 1950 dates appear with ancillary details.
Edward Everett Horton opens Lakewood’s Golden Anniversary Week with Springtime for Henry. Paula Houston Mary K. Wells and Don McHenry support him. Historic photos on display all week and gold program covers feature guest editorials. A Wednesday matinee includes a plaque dedication to founder Herbert L. Swett. Curtain 8 pm Monday–Saturday. 2:30 matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and Miss Carrie Hall depart for a two week stay at Shore Lodge Southport. The McFaddens recently bought a 16 foot Blaisdell launch with a two horsepower Kennebec engine for use during the visit. Capt and Mrs Robert Graham and daughter leave for Seattle after visiting this city. Capt Graham will reside in Seattle, retired from command of the Bath ship Erskine M Phelps, which he sailed for twelve years.
Mrs. Marie I Preston and Mrs. Joseph I Smith of Bath co chair Sagadahoc County efforts to study children needs and improve health welfare education recreation programs. Surveys identify gaps and bolster strong programs with county committees focusing on local community needs. All findings go to the State committee and then to the National committee for White House conference review.
Frank Alvah Donnell son of Mr and Mrs Earle C Donnell of West Bath will graduate from the Bryant College of Business Administration Providence R I Friday He is a member of Chi Gamma Iota Fraternity and the Business Administration Society and will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
A Bath Sagadahoc probate order directs notices for estates of Walter I Hamilton Ralph O Dale Minnie M Love and Verdie A Grant Jr. Hearings set for August at ten after publication in Bath Independent. Executors and guardians named with provisions for probate and bond waivers and mortgages.
Organizers from the CIO arrived in Bath to drum up support for affiliating yard workers with Local 4 of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipyard Workers of America. Elections from 1938 to 1944 show a pattern of choosing no union or an independent union over CIO affiliate, with the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers prevailing in several NLRA contests. By 1944 the AFL appeared on the ballot and placed third, while later drive by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and others shifted the scene as a new NLRA vote was held to decide whether Bath shipyard workers remain independent or join another union.
State of Maine Sagadahoc County July 18 1950 Marguerite Greene sues Linwood Koehling for 456.36 debt plus 13.62 costs and the court orders sale of Koehling’s Phippsburg Sebasco property. Public auction settles the lien on 1.02 acres at the Sebasco Estates road lot on September 19 1950 at 2 PM. Sheriff Charles Messenger to conduct sale.
The American Federation of Labor debates whether to resume a nonunion stance after 1941 policy changes. The discussion centers on organizational direction and potential implications for membership and labor actions.
Investigation cleared a suspected hideout at the old air base, revealing a WWII era disposal site for worn out equipment and debris. The Navy concealed the dump on the base to prevent its discovery by enemies, aligning with secure operations during the Naval Air Station era.
Miss Mae Nelson and Miss Jane Jones hosted about 30 guests in the Nelson home rumpus room on High street for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Jacqu line McMann on Tuesday evening. Gifts were arranged in a blue and pink canopy covered sandbox. Punch was served and refreshments were buffet style with Mrs. Donald Sylvester pouring coffee. Miss Betty Cummings managed the guest book.
Mrs Claude S Gillette and Adm Gillette USN Ret entertain Friday at a tea honoring Miss Suzanne White of Topsham who will be married Saturday. The event recognizes the upcoming wedding and includes family and local social circles.
The sheriff sale bids Elwin A. Cooley and Carrie P. Cooley’s Richmond Sagadahoc property, mortgaged land with Emerson School lot, to satisfy a mortgage debt around 1,755 dollars plus suit costs. Sale set for August 30, 1950 at 1 PM Eastern Time at the Richmond residence, under execution dated June 29, 1950. County: Sagadahoc. Defendants include Lewiston Hardware & Plumbing Supply Co. and Robeus A. Douglass and Bill M. Douglass mortgagees.
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