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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
8
Bath Daily Times 1910 notes a speed boat replica of the Viper I being shipped to Henry P. Scott of Delaware City, updates on Charles E. Boyd, a skunk sighting on High Street, Colonial Club changes, yacht club elections, Bath Iron Works trials for the torpedo boat destroyer Paulding, and various Bath residents' activities including travel, theater, and new ventures.
Capt Perkins of the Popham steamer Virginia reports a violent squall last evening around six o'clock, one of the worst he has witnessed. The account notes the sudden gusts and churning seas observed aboard the vessel.
August 4 1910 a Bath representative of E M F auto company closed a contract with Bath Automobile Gas Engine Co for 1911 models for E M F and Flanders 20. Forrest Hamilton defended his two mile pursuit skating record defeating Phil Baker in Gardiner with a time under eight minutes and near the end of the second mile Hamilton pulled ahead. The New England Fat Men's club gains members in Bath as Councilman Sampson reports four applications. the annual meeting will be in Boston Labor Day with Bath sending a large delegation. Clarence Hamilton of Bath shows a seven year old red roan horse Jack weighing 1235 pounds bought from Rockland. Clarence Hamilton also promotes a vaudeville roller skating act Dave Devil Hamilton performing at Wheeling Park with spectacular stunts and a flaming descent into water.
Paulding, the first oil burner built at the Bath Iron Works, began a tuning up trip at 8 40 this morning ahead of the official trial to be held on Rockland course on the 23rd. The craft started with destroyer style and, within ten minutes, reached Doubing Point. President Kimball of the Colonial club named a committee for the annual clambake: R C Whitehouse, Joseph T McCole, Harry L Day, Orrin E Frye, Arthur W H Rand.
August 5 1910 Bath notes show Colonial club appointees R C Whitehouse Joseph F Mc Cole Harry L Day and Orrin F new Meadows Inn hosts Republican State Committee roll call featuring George A Murchie of Washington County. Also municipal chatter on Front street banners torpedo shipyard work Meccas Yacht race plans and social events among Bath residents and officials.
Sur geon Bibbet returns home with Mrs Higgins after Providence visit. Mr Stiness improves after appendicitis attack. John Hart injured unloading a 280 pound jack at Maine Central freight house. Dr Donnell takes apartments at 1284 Washington. Sumner and Erwing Hayes take over amateur circus management for first show next Monday on Washington street. New sidewalk at Thompson Bros corner to start after work on Bath Savings Institution walk. Arthur S Hyde hosts clambake at Williams Island with guests from New York, Bermuda, California, and local figures. yacht Palinurus ferries guests from Foster's Point. Hyde proved a gracious host. Ira B Robinson heads to Germany on the President Lincoln with Merrill Hill. study in Gottingen and Jena. Charlotte Farnham, abroad, in Venice with Miss Simmons and Miss Hagan of Richmond.
Charles Anderson left for New Bedford Mass to take a superintendent job in the machine shop of the P F Wood Boiler Co He has twelve years at Bath Iron Works and will be joined by his family later this month The third heat for the Andrews championship cup between Clarence Reed s Zip and Dr J W Norton s Alice drew crowd but Norton missed the race due to engine trouble Zip completed the course in 44 minutes 40 seconds A Studebaker demonstrator brought a 40 horse power Limousine for Mrs Edward Sewall plus updates from Berlin N H and internal office changes at Lowell Bros on Ferry Street involving Miss Elsie Lowell and Miss Lillian Perkins
Kenneth McDougal aged 13 was swimming near the New England shipyard when he grasped a spike on the wharf. A timber fragment shifted, striking his right hand and severing the forefinger in a peculiar accident.
Mrs Margaret Wilson entertained 24 members of the Beacon Street Methodist church Women s Society at 1333 Washington street on Monday afternoon and evening. A social on the lawn overlooking the Kennebec, a supper, and the monthly business meeting followed. The event marked the 38th wedding anniversary of Rev and Mrs Gordon and Mrs Jennie Dyer s 82nd birthday. The guests of honor received cards and Mrs Dyer was presented a corsage.Lunches were provided by members and a supper served by Mrs Frank Wilson. A decorated birthday cake by Mrs William Craft and punch concluded the evening.
A string of short notices reports injuries and travel: a man nearly drowned saved by companion Dan Grant and boatman Frank Larrabee after amputation by Dr. Bibber. Orrin Frye on business trip to Boston and New York. M H Douglas on vacation at Sabine. Arthur Brown visiting relatives in Boston. H L Spinney returning from North Berwick brown-tail moth work. M Arsenault buried under falling wood but survived without broken bones. Q M Ward and C H McCabe return from Fort Williams with two discharged for disability. Bath crew disciplined. William Oliver thrown from a stage near Phippsburg Center with minor injuries. H Morse, D Sewall finish three weeks’ yacht cruise aboard the Ivanhoe. vessel sold to Marblehead buyers.
Captain Hitchcock and Mrs. Hitchcock will remain in Bath and continue in his present position. The transfer of Captain John Zabilsky to Bath to succeed Hitchcock was canceled, with assurances of Hitchcock’s retirement being uncertain. No Navy reason given. believed due to world tensions including Korea.
Mr and Mrs William W Owen have relocated from Washington Street and now reside at 32 Robinson Lane in a local move update.
John L. Jack, Register of Probate for Sagadahoc County, certifies that in the estate of Harold B. Babine of Bath the following were appointed: Evie A. Babine administrator, Margaret Sanford administrator, Katherine M. Horn administratrix. July 11, 1950 order recorded. Arthur J. Dunton, Judge of Probate. Estate details per Bath and Brooklyn connections, with dates showing legal appointments.
Bath Legion defeated Augusta 9 to 2 to clinch the 1950 state title in a championship tilt. Key performances came from Philbrick, Munsey, and Johnson with multiple hits and timely scoring plays, including a decisive early 4-run burst and a late insurance push.
At a Bath Sagadahoc probate court on the first Tuesday of August 1950 orders were issued for notices to interested parties. Hearings set for September to appoint administrator for William A. Kittridge and address name change for Delianne Coolidge Hovey Rodney among other estate matters.
In Steadaway Maine on July 18 1950 Sheriff Charles Messenger announces a public auction of real estate in Phippsburg Sebasco following a June 23 1950 judgment in favor of Marguerite Greene against Linwood Koehling for 456.36 debt and 13.62 costs. The property includes a defined parcel at Sebasco with a noted perimeter starting at an iron pin near a red maple, bounded along the Pine Road and oceanward by detailed bearings and distances, lot area 1.02 acres, sold to satisfy the judgment.
Brown led the Bath team with solid pitching, fanning batters in the 9th as Young and York combined on a tricky grounder. Henry Henrikson snagged Pickett’s rocket in foul territory in the 8th, while Sonny Munsey limped after a nasty ankle twist at first in the 3rd inning but returned to action.
Peter Hodgkins and his cousin Richard Carter have returned from Camp Hinds after a two week stay. Peter, son of Mr and Mrs Girard Hodgkins of East Hartford Connecticut and former Bath residents, will remain in Bath to visit the Carter family at their home on 65 Bluff road.
Public auction set for August 30, 1950 at 1 pm in Richmond to sell the interest of Elwin A Cooley and Carrie P Cooley in a Richmond lot with Emerson School parcel and buildings. The sale follows a judgment in Androscoggin County and includes a mortgage to Douglass. approx. debt $1,755 plus costs. Deputy Sheriff signs.
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