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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

6

Bath News Bits and Social Notes August 8 1916

Bath items list local events from August 8 1916. Rebekahs fish chowder at Mrs Costello Hall Woolwich and Sandy Hook rescue of schooner Frederick Duggan after storm damage near Nantucket. Local travel, visits, theater plans, school start delayed to September 11, and a Bath Mobile & Gas Co dividend.

Rebekahs Coast Guard Bresham Sandy Hook Frederick Duggan Nantucket Island Cardiff Wales Philadelphia Marietta Duggan New England Company Bath

Rain, crops, and garden notes from West Bath area

A West Bath resident reports the heavy rain helped crops, especially beans and corn, after a dry spell while hay suffered some damage. Town social notes mention residents John and Gladys Black traveling to Southport, Helen Hartwell and Eleanor Jones planning an outing in Popham, and gardeners praising sweetpeas. A Maine lobster of 18 pounds was captured by Everett Ames of Matinicus, sold for $4.20 to Capt. Thomas Mosher and delivered to Custom Wharf in Portland.

West Bath Helen Hartwell Eleanor Jones Portsmouth N. H Popham Jones Maine N. F. Trefetheren Company Custom Wharf Portland Everett Ames Matinicus Thomas Mosher Harvey A

Bath Girl Scout News and Summer Socials Highlight Bath

Bath area notes from August 1916 describe aquatic stunts by Daniel Williams on the New Meadows, naval cruise plans for Bath youths, a Kennebec Yacht Club dance, and social events at the Bath Opera House. Highlights include water skimming, a Kearsarge training cruise with 67 Maine youths, a ball game at Kelley field, a box party for Miss Freida Mikelsky, and local visits from Portland and Portsmouth guests. The Islander steamer resumes after a freshet, and local figures like Commodore Ledyard and Scott Frye appear in cultural items.

Daniel Williams New Meadows Dan Bath Opera House Freida Mikelsky Eleanor Jones Portsmouth Helen Hartwell Gwendolyn Vaughn Margaret Cummings Marion Hill Lorraine Eggleston Alice Deering Frances Lord Sophie Mikelsky

Lobsters rise to 40 cents a pound amid scarcity

Aug 13 1916 Maine notes explain live lobster supply is exhausted after past low prices. Fishermen predict rare lobsters akin to woodland caribou, with buyers getting 33 cents per pound. Also today Bath Iron Works launches torpedo boat destroyer Davis at 2 pm. Bath leaders Magoun Houghton Sewall and Hill depart for Kearsarge cruise. Walter Hill enjoys Cape Newagen outing as Hopkins family plans auto trip to Albion Monday.

Four masted schooner ready for sea and cruise plans

The four masted schooner C. C. Mengel Jr. from Percy & Small yard is ready for sea with Captain Peterson expecting to clear tomorrow morning. The vessel will sail to New York with general cargo to west Africa and return to Jacksonville with mahogany cargo while Mrs. Reed and Mr. Reed visit in New London and Groton.

U. S George W. Morse C. C. Mengel, Jr New York Africa United States Percy & Small Yard Peterson Lond Jacksonville

Busy West Bath Grange session sets Fair dates

West Bath Grange held a Monday evening meeting led by Master Vern McNelly. The group approved Sept 14 and 15 for the annual West Bath Grange Fair and planned committee appointments and the program. Guests from Topsham and Groton attended as the evening featured pianist Florence Farnham, performances, jokes, readings, stunts, and a detective quiz before a social hour and dancing.

West Bath Super Jack Lander Burlington Alice Inman Purinton Brothers Ohio Rockies the Grange Polly Belanger Lawrence Palmer Margaret Morse Topsham Grange Roger McNelly Donald Day Sandra Smith Robert Palmer Jean Belanger Augustine Ponzianna Joan Arsenault Linda Brewer Donald Coombs Ruth Doughty James Dora Royal Charles Soule Alice Johnson Gary Meister Hound Dog The Grange Verna Coombs Topsham Groton Conn Phyllis Gagnon Ferressa Freeman

August 14 1916 Local resignations and ship launchings

Nine teachers resigned from the local teaching force. Paul J. Koughan of Bath serves in Battery A First Artillery New Jersey and was called from Bowdoin commencements to duty in Douglas Arizona. The Kennebec sees the launch of the Rev A Frederic Dunnells boat at Popham with crowds gathered. William King’s centennial in Kingfield includes governor’s memorial tablet dedication by Gov Oakley Curtis. Weekend visitors include Miss Mabel Thwing and Mrs C P Wetherbee. Two launchings are planned, the James M W Hall schooner and destroyer Davis from Bath Iron Works. A woodchuck was captured during the shore amusements.

Paul J. Koughan First Artillery N. J Douglas Ariz Popham Bath and Phippsburg Center A. Frederic Dunnells Kennebec Kingfield Maine William King Governor King Oakley C. Curtis James M. W. Hall Bowker's Phippsburg Davis Bath Iron Works

Dresden Mills and South Dresden Services and Local Notices

Dresden Mills church holds service at 9 a.m. and South Dresden at 1 30 p m. A woods fire near archery grounds was extinguished by the fire department last week. A public baked beans supper by the Methodist society raised funds for church repairs. An engagement announced Natalie Rose daughter of Charles and Rose and Victor Gonier son of Ernest and Gonier Richmond. Miss Rose graduated in 1956 and works at Royal Typewriter Co Hartford Conn. Mr Gonier attended Richmond schools and served two years in the Army. employed at Pratt Whitney Co Aircraft Division Hartford. Harriette and Carolyn Sheldon visiting their brother Charles W Sheldon of Rockland returned Friday. Mr Sheldon visited here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Karl Hatch and Mrs Margaret Hatch of Bowdoinham and Miss Alice Rich of Ohio were Sunday guests of Mrs Leslie Bailey and daughter June. Mr and Mrs Stanley Chapman and children Clifford Kenneth Deanna of Aruba vacationing at Eldred Chapman Dresden Mills. In October Donna will enter the University of Maine. Mr and Mrs Hamilton Bailey and Miss Mary Sargent of Rehoboth Mass vacationing at their summer home on Call's Hill. Mrs George Bailey of Gardiner will join them this week. Mrs George Chick of Brunswick visiting Bridge Academy relatives. Needle club and husbands motored to Harpswell for a shore dinner. The Escortal burial place of nearly all Spanish kings and queens. Less than 2 percent of Swedish babies born in 1954 died in first year.

Dresden Mills South Dresden Methodist Society Natalie Rose Charles Rose Victor Gonier Ernest Gonier Richmond Royal Typewriter Co Hartford Conn Gonier Pratt-Whitney Co. Aircraft Division Harriette Carolyn Sheldon Charles W Sheldon Rockland Sheldon Karl Hatch Margaret Hatch Bowdeinham Alice Rich Ohio Leslie Bailey June Stanley Chapman Clifford Kenneth Deanna Aruba Eldred Chapman Donna University of Maine Hamilton Bailey Mary Sargent Rehoboth Mass Call's Hill George Bailey Gardiner George Chick Bridge Academy Brunswick The Needle Club Herpswell

Arrowsic notes on locals as community news heads

Miss Constance Howe, 16, of Arrowsic enters Morse High junior year after Bath Memorial hospital stay. Mrs. Jennie Howe learns of the death of Mrs. Frank Staples of Esmond Rhode Island, a friend to Woolwich locals. Various visits and travels occur among residents including Airman Darrell Baker on leave, and local social club gatherings at Indian Rest. Community members attend NY trips, retirement and work shifts, while James Steen and Esther Steen face hospitalizations. Milk seller Russell Sturmer to retire, replacing with Bowdoin College post.

Road Association Meeting Highlights Maine Highway Growth

The Road Association meets to discuss coastal highway progress near Woolwich and Wis casset with safe sight lines and truck routes along hilly sections. They elect officers and will hear George D. Varney from Kittery on Maine highway development during and after his legislative career.

Woolwich Wiscasset George D. Varney Kittery Maine

Religious Diversity in Arab Countries

The article notes that while Islam is dominant, significant non Muslim communities exist in several Arab nations, highlighting religious plurality.

Foreclosure Notice on Bowdoinham Property by Luce

Alvah C Luce of Dronswick Maine forecloses the Ackleys mortgage on a Bowdoinham land parcel along Route 4. The deed dated November 18 1955 and recorded in Book 290 Page 239 is in breach, with fees and expenses to be collected as allowed by law. Proceedings date August 6 1956 Brunswick Maine.

George E. Ackley Mavelyn Ackley Bowdoinham Sagadahoc Maine Agadahoac Alwah CC Luce Dronswick Cumberland Acklers Hiegins Ervin Leather Ackley Oliver T Snow Ackleys Ervin C Leathers Alvah C Luce Brunswick Alvah C. Luce

West Bath Grange members attend White Oak Grange degree conferral in Warren

Nineteen West Bath Grange members join White Oak Grange in Warren as the fourth and fifth degrees are conferred on an eight member class. The event features a decorated stage, harvest supper, and a large turnout from West Bath and Topsham granges with many officers and guests listed.

West Bath Dora Royal Howard Carr Topsham John Howe Herbert Simpson Alton Collins James Royal William Armstrong Donald Coombs Lucy Armstrong Ceres Arvella Holbrook Pomona Verna Coombs Flora Mattie Collins

North Bath social notes highlight local visits and events

Mr and Mrs Roland Leeman and children Kerry and Cathy of Woolwich dined with his sister and husband the Wing family. Camden visitors Mr and Mrs Robert Kennedy and sons Edward and Dana also dined with the Wing family. Kim Pearson celebrated her third birthday Aug 8 with a party at home. A long list of attendees from Bath and nearby towns attended. Several residents planned visits to Vermont and Maine, with vacations and casual gatherings noted. Stork shower honored Ardenne Haines on Aug 8 with helpers and gift givers named.

Roland Leeman Kerry Cathy Woolwich Calvin Wing Robert Kennedy Edward Dana Camden Kim Pearson Russell Pearson Delores Pearson Debbie Sandra Royden Haines Eulalia Ardenne Haines 2d Sarahjean Afflito Anola Temple Butch Haines Ramona Pearson James Michael Mary Haines Naples Raymond Kneeland Rooke Farm Vermont Harmon Kneeland Ricky David Bath Morristown Newport Green Mountains White Mountains Kneeland George Lawrence Harry Higgins Rome Ardenne Haines Pauline Woodman Nequasset Woodman Marjorie Hawkes Margaret Berry Edith Burden Charlotte Haines Eulalia Haines Arnold Temple Ramona’ Pearson North Beth Martha Henrickson Marylyn Haines Margaret Rooke Mildred Young Sedie Fox Beatrice Plummer Thomas Tobin Dorchester Mass

Probate Notices from Sagadahoc County Maine

Lillian H Heal certifies appointees in multiple estates in Sagadahoc County Maine including Clyde Lake Bath, Thelma Lamb Bath, Sadie Miller Bath, Alvah Reynolds Georgetown, Charles Thomas Bowdainham, Cecil Paine Bath, Jane Paine executrix, Philas Tardiff Bath, Mary Tardiff, Elizabeth Williams Bath, Daniel Williams, Thomas Blaisdell Georgetown, Perleston Pert Bath, Annie Malia Bath, Patrick Malia. Court orders appoint guardians and administrators, with bonds and without bonds, notices to heirs, and hearings set for September. Judge Armand A Dufresne Jr presiding.

T Lillian H. Heal Sazadahoc Clyde Lake Bath Ference C Lake Bend Thelma Lamb Arthur D. Dolloff Sadie Miller Dorice Frances Levine Alvah C Reynoldstate Georgetown Aenes M Reynolds Charles F Thomas Jate Bowdeinham Elizabeth 1 Thomas Cecil EF Paine Jane S Paine Annie Malia Annie M_ Malia Patrick FC Malia Ming Bond Armand A Dufrfsne Jr Harold B. Cranshaw Newton Massachusetts Sagadahoc County Maine Old Colony Trust Company Boston John A Cranshaw Wellesley Harold B. Cranshaw, Jr Sherborn Commonwealth of Massachusetts Satl John A. Cranshaw Harold B Cranshaw, Jr Annie L. Goodwin Katherine G Oliver Edith M. Miller Vernon W. Miller Edna A Neal Alfred W Neal Josiah W. Reed Woolwith Winship A Reed Flora B Savage Said Tath Melvin H. Savage Esmie Percy B Savage Alton P Reed Ralph Goss Stétson, Sr Dorothy D Stetson Wendell P Stevens John P Carey Leon L. Spinney FE Ward Allan Spear Annie Ward Armand A Dufresne. Jr Lillian H L, Redster

Parker Head Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Thornton Percy and family from Bath visited Mr and Mrs Frank Percy and Mrs Turner McCarty this week. Lobster stew supper was served for the Sportsmen's Club with help from Dro more Extension Service. The Ross children were hosted at Horse Shoe Beach in Popham. Mrs John Malcolm of Portland and Phippsburg Center called on Mr and Mrs Herbert Bassett. Turner McCarty visited Popham while Earl F Lowell visited Bath residents. Edith Wyman celebrated her sixth birthday with a family party.

Thornton Percy Bath Frank Percy Turner McCarty Earl Lowell Leston Harrington Dromore Sportsmen's Club Laurence Thayer Ross Horse Shoe Beach Popham John Malcolm Portland Phippsburg Center Herbert Bassett Earl F. Lowell Ralph Bennett Edith Wyman

Dope Addicts Favor Morphine Over Opium for Concealment

The text notes addicts prefer morphine and heroin, opium derivatives, not opium, because they are less bulky and easier to hide. This reflects historical views on drug use and concealment strategies without graphic detail.

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William P. Hatch Old Orchard Charles L. Smith Saugus C. N. Flood South Street Smith Morse High School Saugus High Farrin Otter Cliff House Five Islands Langdon T. Snipe Green Street Herbert Melzard Elizabeth, N. J Bessie Bean Sterling Bible Class Corliss Street Church Richard Quick Savannah C. W. Morse San Juan P. R Atlantic Seaboard B. W H. F. Morse Audrey Mallett Christmas Cove William P. Hill Charlie Charles Chaplin Doris Stetson Harry E. Stetson Duc de Richelieu France Philip de Gogorza Duchess de Richelieu Cardinal de Richelieu Kennebec Company Richard Leydon Andrus Coleman Christian Endeavor People’s Church High Street Oregon Percy & Small Virginia Shaw Arlington Alvah Falla Ratheas Fox Island C. A. Peaslee Bath Automobile & Gas Co Down River John Black Southport Mrs Black Gladys Parker Walter O. Parker Mr. Black Moses Black Bath Boys Kearsarge Kennebec Yacht Club Westport Watson, Frye & Co Broadstreet Kelley Field Fred D. Hill Miss Hill Christine Curtis Madelyn Crosby Dorothy and Catharine Leonard Augusta Third Maine Regimental Association Charles A. Coombs James P. Ledyard Popham Beach Crocker Charles T. Jackson Scott Frye Higgins Art Co Harry Washburn Harrison E. Bowie Bingham and Vicinity Front Street Hartnett Weehauken Elm Street Birchwood Camp J. E. Pomeroy Bernard Stevens Miss Mae McDonald Minnie Will Sarah and Louise Wade Eleanor Sparks Biddeford Joseph M. Trott Granite Lake, N. H Damarisecotta Virginia Payne Rutherford White Frederick H. Magoun John Houghton Joseph Sewall Langdon Hill Walter Hill Cape Newagen Herbert L. Hopkins Donald Albion Mr. Hopkins L. V. Plummer Evelyn Waltham Illinois Hyde Windlass Detroit Express John Walsh Boothbay Harbor Islands Corliss Judge Keegan Keegan Lubec Miss Marion Gardiner Rogers Fred W. Humphries Birch Point C. P. Wetherbee George Northeast Carry Allagash Mabel Thwing Agricultural Department State House John A. Thwing North Woolwich Jim Street Baptists Winter Street Texas Colorado St. Louis Rufus Zogbaum Cmdr. Zogbaum Herbert Rice William Foley Arthur Thistle Eugene Worrey Frank Dickson Parker Worrey Thomas Harrison Thomas Spicer Bernard Hoyle Ralph Pattee Willis Holbrook Robert Sturtevant Joseph Bernard Dresden Spain Sweden Constance Howe Chester Howe Bath Memorial Hospital Morse High Jennie Howe Frank Staples Esmond R. I Staples Howe Alton Harris Centerdale George Smith Danvers Mid West Forrest Baker Baker Cottage Damariscotta Lake Perley Ater Otty Steen Arrowsie Mina Snipe New York City Berkshires Evelyn Ater Geiza Langbehn Phyllis Craige Helen Crocker Natalie Steen James Steen Ralph Maine Medical Center Esther Steen Bath Memorial Steen Sasanoa Inn Sagadahoc Ferry Robert Peter Phinney Enos Gaudet Road Association White Oak Grange Warren West Bath Grange Ila Day Estella Doughty Thelma King Alice Burgess Mary Gaudreau Margaret DeMerchant Charles Morse Brainard Burns North Walter Moore Clarence Jones Hudson, N. H Edwin Hemingway Hemingway Little Concord Pond Woodstock Merle Joslyn Brunswick Gardens Fred Cole Thorndike Lillian H Heal Register Arthur M. Berry Albert B. Tedford Clifton W. Tedford Clarence W. Berry Mary E. Boardman Ralph Boardman Elizabeth T Bruce Francis S. Bruce Parker Head
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