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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
8
An unclear account describes a probable accident involving a match and a gas leak near Bath. References mention a 20 foot launch, a storehouse next to a stable, a Pack wagon, and a horse not damaged as a car or wagon collision occurred near North Street and Water Street, with several local names and entities cited in disjointed phrases.
A season opening gathering near Williams and E. W. Hyde’s camp brings cheerful events. Attendees include A Jr Charles S Brown and others who returned from a Bay outing. J House preserves Saltaical relics including a 1758 powder horn inscribed Made Fort n ates 1758 James Young, noting frontier carvings and forest life.
The text lists scattered items including an old water street lot discussing healthcare arrangements for life, a plea to remove a pest and a note on Bath, clergy from Wesley M E church and Beacon church, a ceremonial at Thompson Bros, and Fall events. Various names and vague references to places appear with no clear narrative or outcome.
A two weeks visit in Gloucester ends with a supper and dance. The gathering highlights Mr. and Mrs. Marr and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Connor as features of the social event.
Secretary Harry C. Webber of the Maine Retail Merchants Association says responses from all sections of the state favor the August 18 gathering with about 300 merchants expected to travel from away to take part in a large parade. A Bath hotel also received a letter from a man claiming to be a former naval officer with details about five warships and over 500 midshipmen from the U S Naval Academy.
Residents enjoyed a sunny weekend with boating swimming and hikes at Popham. The Alton Hathaway cottage conversion project and a library grounds fair drew visitors, while a church benefit sale offered varied foods and goodies to raise funds.
Coxs Head and Bath see multiple visitors as Gordon Abriel Laura Dustin and families host relatives from Somerville and New York. Mrs Dozois and Mr Goodwin attend church in Popham while others sail or drive to Boothbay Harbor Swampscott and Cape Porpoise for weekend trips and fair events.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for probational substitutes as clerks at Woolwich post office. Pay is $1.04 an hour for substitutes with regular force by seniority. Obtain announcements and forms from the post master. Examination at 8.30 a.m. Aug. 28 at Morse High School Bath. M/Sgt and Mrs Roy Morin depart for Montreal for a short visit.
A list of wills filed and estates appointed or administered in Bath and surrounding towns. Includes Annie M. Walker James L. Green and W Taylor Topsham executors. Roy F. Shackford Alice Shackford. Elmer D. Hodgkins Clara Hodgkins. Beatrice H. Avery Donald L. Avery. Nellie Walker Campbell Edward Bridgham. Isabel B. Wiley Charles T. Small. John Hall Ernest L. guardian. accounts filed for Harriman Allele Herbert Hall Doyle and others. licenses to sell real estate and trustees named for Hathorne estate. James A. Coombs West Bath guardian. Leslie J. Brown Richmond administrator.
Mrs. John Boyd left Monday morning for her home in Haddonfield New Jersey after spending two weeks with her sister and husband Colonel and Mrs Harry B Carney of Green Street Mrs Boyd called on many of her friends while in Bath.
Notice states John L. Jack of Pro for the County certifies estate proceedings for the Hodgkins estate. Elmer D. Hodgkins is late of Bath and Clara Hodgkins is appointed executrix, with dates referenced as 12 10 26 and 3 1948 in the filing.
A Brest correspondent signs a letter of thanks to a university party for generous gifts. Maurice Carad writes from 60 Boulevard Gambetta thanking the visitors and inviting continued goodwill from their families and communities. The message emphasizes gratitude and shared Rotary ideals.
A veteran barber named Mr Stinson remains active despite health issues. Friends recall his enduring health and cheerful spirit, noting continued work and strong social ties as he wishes for good health ahead.
Mrs Catherine Wal ae of Senees and Mrs Russell announce the birth of a son at Grace Hospital. The item notes the parents and hospital but the exact date and full names are unclear due to weathered OCR text.
Mrs. Selma M. Wagg will head the Sagadahoc County tour as vice chairman of the premere at the gene end Se ers W presen Sagadahoc county candidates will be introduced Thurlow State Committeewoman and Philip Oliver Cochairman participate in cooperation with local leaders for the event.
Miss Phyllis Delano of the superintendent of schools office is enjoying her annual vacation.
A notice states that John H. Green late of a date is heirs and letters testamentary may be issued to James L. Green executor named, without bond, with a true copy of the record and attestations dated December 19, 1926.
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