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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
7
Forty years ago at the New England shipyard Norman Howard launched The Biddie a cabin craft finished with brass and a strong Armstrong engine. After a seven minute trial trip to Day's Ferry the 35 to 40 passenger craft was said to outpace rivals.
On August 5 1914 newspaper offices were besieged by callers along the Kennebec region reporting distant warship sightings. Rumors spoke of three German two British and two French vessels near New York and a possible engagement, later downplayed by Portsmouth Navy Yard dispatches.
The August 6 1914 report covers a Republican County and Town Committee meeting at New Meadows Inn with strong turnout and enthusiasm. It notes Bath youths swimming the Kennebec, Bowker yard schooner Albert H Willis arriving from Portland and to be launched in September, vessel 560 tons three masts, and a calm evening with 65 degrees and a night sky. A lawn party on Washington street hosted by the Hooker home and Finance committee of the People's party is also mentioned.
The Bath area reports Wallace Grindle catching a four pound striped bass at King's dock. Bath Iron Works plans a Lisbon Falls trip with St Claire Oliver Bragdon Berry Coss Chasess Burns Waddell Pineau. Bath Gun club builds a new trap house at Woolwich grounds. members also plan pigeon shooting. Riverside hotel at Popham Beach overflows with guests and nearby cottages are filled.
Miss Mildred Daley substitutes during the shop’s absence after a Saturday night departure for a two week vacation at Sabine.
Aug 10 1914 Lincoln Bailey of Woolwich dug 75 bushels of potatoes with one helper selling at $1 a bushel and hopes for a 125 bushel total. James Plaisted Webber’s latest letter from Bath England dates July 30 as war breaks out. he studies music in England and is bound for Stratford. Hon A H Shaw improves at home. his brother William M Shaw visits from Greenville. Fred Rich uses blue rock trap. Bath Shoe Co holds first corporate meeting with local executives. first shoes expected next week. Carload rock arrives for State road at Mill Pond, signaling road completion nearby. Autos trip to Fabyan 285 miles in 27 hours. 2840 ferries carried by Hockomock to date. Night mail at Bath post office busiest week of season. Miss Lydia Baxter performs at Mere Point vaudeville. Pickerel caught at Nequasset. Bangor engineers return from Phippsburg. Lile Cahill visits Berlin NH. Daniel Brierly and John Curran travel to Rochester NH.
At the Gadahoc North Bath range the first Saturday afternoon shooting session of the year drew six shooters. Art Mihalos led with 69 hits of 75 targets, followed by C. Pierce 11x25, Warren Leask 7x25, William Leask 11x25, K Jaquith 50x75, and Col. Harry Carney 36x50.
The article states that Americans collectively place roughly 188 million telephone calls per day, highlighting the scale of daily通信 activity.
The Y M C A hosts a special program Thursday at 7 pm to close the Day Camp swimming season. Photos from the summer show camp activities and each camper’s water skills. About 50 youngsters will receive swimming certificates and a top camper will win a trophy from Daniel A. McDougal. Charles B. Doyle will present emblems to campers who attended every session. All campers and families are invited.
The Co-Workers Class of the First Baptist Church held an indoor picnic at Mrs. Jennie Cameron’s Granite Street home on Tuesday. Fifteen members attended with socializing and sewing in the afternoon and a picnic supper in the dining room due to rain. Committees were named for next meeting September 14 at Archie Doyle home North Street with Lois Frooks mentioned. program included readings solos stunts and stories.
Mr and Mrs Grant Harris of Middletown Conn and Mr and Mrs Clayton Towne of Hartford Conn returned home after a week with Dr and Mrs H D Grant of 3 Linden street.
Mr. and Mrs. David Y. Alkazin of 1284 Washington Street quietly celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. They moved to Bath in 1922 when he led Morse High School’s Manual Training Department. He is a Bates College 1919 graduate and has deep local affiliations including Masonic and Eastern Star ties. Their sons live in Georgia and New York with four grandchildren. The couple split time between Bath and a Robinhood cottage, with Mrs. Alkazin recently visiting California.
Miss Martha Holmes was honored with a miscellaneous pre nuptial shower Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. Dana Hagerthy at 216 Center Street. Assisting hostesses were Miss Marion Holmes and Miss Margaret Chase. The event celebrated Holmes ahead of her September 24 wedding to Carl Henrikson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henrikson of 64 Mechanic Street. The bride to be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holmes of 234 Center Street. A decorated basket with an umbrella held the gifts, and sandwiches, pickles, olives, punch, and cakes were served. Numerous relatives and friends attended.
Members of the Torrent hand engine company plan to compete in the New England League muster this weekend at Fast Greenwich Rhode Island. The engine will be loaded on its truck at 6 30 p m Thursday at Chestnut street and the company with the Torrent fife and drum corps will leave Bath at 8 p m.
A trooper is injured after a pursuit ends with a crash that caused $850 in damage. The speeding driver fled the scene.
A Bath gathering discussed forming a local association to attract small manufacturers, improve waterfront use, and promote commerce. The group planned year round activities, addressed parking and transit, and debated publicizing Bath as a business friendly place. The father approved moving forward with a TV project while considering the proposals.
Bath packed sardines are shipped nationwide in small boxes and cases. Demand grows in the South and West as Bath plant operates at capacity during sardine season, employing many workers and boosting local credit for quality.
Monmouth Park established a world record daily double pool totaling 366,378 dollars on August 8, 1953. The achievement highlighted the track's betting activity and historical prominence in wagering events.
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