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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1959

Page

6

Forty Years Ago in Bath News Highlights

In Bath on Sept 9 1919 wild fowl arrive at Merrymeeting Bay with black ducks and teal. Ship passengers on the W diw anda glimpse thousands of birds near Gardiner and Togus as hunting remains illegal. Bath Iron Works workers fish at Seguin grounds while summer crowds depart on the 405 train. Dearborn yacht Colonia sails to New York with George S Dearborn aboard. Bath Military and Naval Orphans Asylum children visit Kennebec Yacht Club with Mrs Louise Staples and staff. Clambake plans at Bald Head draw Rotarian interest. Hockomock ferries 400 automobiles. Barge New Meadows launches tomorrow open to the public. Edward Warrington sells his auto truck business to Robert Tibbetts. Tibbetts dives Kennebec water main. Local clerks absorb sales ideas from Tibbetts talk. WCTU meeting hosted by Addie Robbins approves delegates to Rockland convention Sept 17-19. Maine trip stories include White Mountain travel. Forrest Legard sails Lightburne between New York and Port Arthur. Joe Hughes visits Bath after wartime service.

Merrymeeting Bay Gardiner Togus Bath

Captain Holden to take command of Anna G Lord schooner

Deer Isle captain George Holden is due Saturday to command the Anna G Lord launched by Pendleton Brothers Ince. Holden comes from the Ellen Little and the Anna G Lord is expected to depart Kennebec for Norfolk next week to load coal for Lisbon. Public schools opened in Bath with 1977 students across several institutions including Morse High with 395.

George Holden Deer Isle Anna G. Lord Pendleton Bros., Ince Holden Ellen Little Kennebec Norfolk Lisbon Bath Washington — Street Dummer Street North Grammar North Primary Center Street South Grammar South Weeks Street Mitchell Morse High

Sept 11 1919 oddities mix with Bath news in Maine

Sept 11 1919 reports sway from local oddities to civic notes. Burge Northern's river coal run near Gardiner contrasts with Red Cross appeals from Popham Beach for sweaters and socks. Arrowsic bridge repairs sever island supply lines while a New York attorney and his wife test a Bent signal post.

Burge Northern Gardiner Parker Flats

Bath Post Renamed Smith Post Honoring Roland Smith

The Bath Post of the American Legion will be renamed Smith Post to honor Roland Smith the first Bath boy to die in France. Smith was killed Sept 23 1918 during the last Allied drive. The meeting was held Friday at City Hall and plans included demobilization actions at Camp Third Maine Infantry National Guard. Local units paid off and will await mobilization, with Co L Bath and other companies to join in.

Bath American Legion Smith Post Roland Smith France City Hall Third Maine Infantry National Guard Co. L Cos. A Portland Lewiston Biddeford Brunswick Leroy Moulton Portland and Co. L

Opening of Duck Season Noted With Gear Sales and Schedules

Sept 15 1919 ad notes W E H Smith & Son Bookstore selling single and double barrel shotguns rifles loaded shells and hunting coats for duck season. Maine Central Railroad releases Winter passenger schedule with four Bath to Boston round trips and a discontinued New York to Rockford run. Weather and local activity described include rain after a week, 53 degree temps, a half moon, Popham Beach Coast Guard lifeboat arrival, Spinney cottage dance party, and Rotary club plans. Also mentions local car ferry traffic, groceries, a duck hunting open time at sunrise, and new game warden Herbert Spinney planning duty with bay birds and camps near the bay. A Ford wrecks between pole and trolley at Washington Street.

W. E H. Smith & Son Maine Central Railroad New York Rockford Bath Boston Old Sol Herbert L. Spinney Seguin Maine

Bath School Curricular Shifts Bring New Labs and Tracks

Supt Loring R Addison notes class sizes hover 22 to 31 with two transfers and six no-shows. High school gains a language lab funded partly by defense education funds and a vocational technical machine shop program in 12 week cycles. Junior high introduces accelerated math with Algebra in eighth grade and aims for another year of advanced math at the high school.

Supt Loring R. Addison Washington Primary Federal Defense Education

Patrolman Avery Addresses Morse High Class on Safety

Senior Patrolman Paul G Avery of the Bath Police Department spoke to Morse High School Social Studies students about safety and driving laws. He noted three local high school students have been arrested since school began and described police duties, records, and court proceedings to illustrate law enforcement processes.

Patrolman Avery Paul G Avery Bath Police Department Morse High School Eugene R. Hunter Avery

Convocation Attends Maine Sunday School Anniversary

Methodist church members attended the Christian Education convocation at the Congregational church of Auburn on Monday under the Maine Council of Churches. Mrs. Marc N. King and Mrs. Stanley R. Hunter led church school and education committees, with Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell among the attendees.

Methodist Church Maine State Sunday School Association Marc N. King Stanley R. Hunter Commission On Education Oliver W. Bell Congregational Church of Auburn Maine Council of Churches

Engagement Announced for Judith Ann Boyce and Tony Schmidt

Mr and Mrs William A Boyce of 223 Center Street announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Ann Boyce to A2 C G Tony Schmidt son of Mrs Allen Ro Moss of Bis Shore Long Island NY and the late Erwin Schmidt A November wedding is planned The bride elect is a Morse High School 1957 graduate and a 1958 Burdet t College Boston alumna employed as a field secretary for a Boston insurance firm Schmidt an Air Force member is stationed at Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth NH

William A. Boyce Center Street Teir Judith-Ann Boyce Tony Schmidt Allen Ro Moss Bis Shore Long Island N. Y Erwin Schmidt Morse High School Burdett College Boston Schmidt U. S. Air Force Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth N. Il

MacDonald Announces Engagement of Norma MacDonald to Leonard Smith

Mr and Mrs Norman MacDonald of Phippsburg announce the engagement of their daughter Norma MacDonald to Leonard Smith of Bath. No wedding date has been set. Miss MacDonald attended local schools and works as a nurses aide at Bath Memorial hospital. Smith recently received his discharge from the U S Navy after four years of service.

Norman MacDonald Phippsburg Miss Norman MacDonald Leonard Smith Bath Miss MacDonald Bath School Bath Memorial Hospital Smith U.S Navy

Philathea Class Opens Fall Meeting at Corliss Street

The Philathea Class of Corliss Street Baptist Church met for its first Fall session Monday after a Sea Grill dinner in West Bath. President Mrs Paul Strube led business noting plans for the State Philathea convention in Brunswick at Beron Baptist Church on Oct 9 and 10 with local participation. Appointment of year committees followed, listing chairs for Membership, Social, Devotional, Refreshments and Kitchen, plus Secret Service and Dining room roles among members.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Sea Grill West Bath Paul Strube Brunswick Beron Baptist Church Orris Ames Arthur Berry Robert King Truman Wallace Secret Service Committee Leroy F Colby Harold S. Walker William Ifill Dwinal Cornisi Herbert Craige C Simmons Moody Robert S. Moore Kenseth MacDonald Harold S Walker Wallace Hinkley Raymond Waton Harold Brackett Robert Coombs C. Simmons Moody Isabelle Berry

Surprise Birthday Party for John Green

John Green was guest of honor at a surprise party Sunday evening at 348 Washington street the home of his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Alton Stimpson an outdoor barbecue was a feature Guests included Mrs Green Mr and Mrs Robert Green Arr and Mrs Lloyd Stinson Mr and Mrs Richard Bean Edward Green Miss Judy Stinson Mrs Donna Green and Mr and Mrs Charles Burgess all of Bath Mr and Mrs Elmer Dow and daughter Arline of Port hind Edward Bushey of Brunswick and Mr and Mrs William Sanford of West Bath

John Green Alton Stimpson Washington Street Green Robert Green Lloyd Stinson Richard Bean Edward Green Judy Stinson Donna Green Charles Burgess Bath Elmer Dow Arline Porthind Edward Bushey Brunswick William Sanford West Bath

Probate notices for Bath court in Suvadshoe County estate actions

Court of Probate Bath Suvadshoe County orders publication for three weeks in Bath Independent. Hearings set for October first at Bath. petitions include Addie Mouton Tate Georgetown deceased. Bridget Davis sought as administratrix without bond. Waldo Hawthorne appointed co executor. Christine Hawthorne petition for probate.

Bath Suvadshoe Addie E Mout Ton Tate Georgetown Bridget T Davis Ralph W Davis Eliza T. Hathorne Lida T. Hawthorne Woolwich Waldo L Hawthorne Christine H. Hawthorne Harold J. Rubin

Fragmented text hints at legal order and threats involving Barbara Brewer

A damaged OCR fragment references an order and death threat context involving named individuals including Barbara Brewer. It mentions moving parts of a legal matter, protective or investigative steps, and related local procedural notes, but the exact actions and outcomes remain unclear due to the garbled source.

Asma Leta Tiage Forrest Piri Val Peakeater

WSCS of Beacon Street Church Meets Monday

The Beacon Street Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service meets after summer recess. President Mrs. Maynard Leach leads the session in the vestry. Mrs. Frederick Niles presents the hip program with Mitts Emma Newdick reading the scripture. Visiting committee duties assigned to Mrs. William Craft and Mrs. ntu Munsey. Christmas WS discussed. Sept 26 parish event announced. Refreshment helpers named for next meeting.

Women's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Methodist Church Maynard Leach Frederick Niles Emma Newdick William Craft Ntu Munsey Trinkers Auguta County of Christian Service Ievermore Falls Wedneslay

Garden plots stripped in Bath theft report

Police investigate alleged thefts from Bath area gardens. Doris Hardy administrator at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital reports a garden plot stripped of most edibles last weekend, with remaining crops trammeled. Police say a second garden on Bedford Street was razed last week.

Pole Doris Hardy Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital

New Schoolhouse Dedicated For Town Meetings And Socials

The renewed schoolhouse serves town meetings and social events replacing the orange hall. Superintendent Loring Addison noted upgrades to modern standards and praised community support. Rev Charles R Sims offered benediction as a tour and refreshments followed. Courtney E Stover chaired with committee members Omar R King Harry S Larrabee and Maynard D Lee present.

Beth Loring PP Addison Nlar West Bath Charles R. Sims Ince Hiss Courtney E. Stover

Foreclosure Notice on Kelly-Spear Property in Bath Maine

The Pie Master Packers Inc. of Bath Maine defaulted on a mortgage with First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath. The deed covers the Kelly-Spear Property in Bath Sagadahoc County bound by Drummond Street and related rights of way. Foreclosure proceedings were filed August 31 1959 with J Frank Hunt as treasurer and Gardiner R Defring as notary public.

Pie Master Packers, Inc Woune Bath Savadahoe State of Maine Sapadahoe Lovines and Loan Association of United States of America Lo Wed Saga- Hihoe Sagadahoc Kelly-Spear Poe Clark Said Wilden Hoo Turner Said Butdine Tah Drummoud Street Drionmond Street Cormer One James City of Said James One O'Hara Aw Point Couster O'Hara Clark Keely Spear Tn Towers Street Bath Maine J Frank Hunt Pera Sreate Maine J Frank Hent First Federal Savines and Loan Ajeotion

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The Batt Bath Iron Works Dearborn Yacht Colonia Howard's Wharf George S. Dearborn Bald Head Rufus W Lombard Shaw's Hockomock New Meadows Kelley-Spear Emergency Fleet Corporation Winnegance Edward Warrington Robert Tibbetts North End Mr. Harrington Scott Tibbetts Mr. Tibbetts Merchants’ Institute Addie Robbins W.C.T.U Gertrude Hayes Rockland Leila Knight Frances McFadden Anna Mary Robinson Alice May Douglas Sarah Aderton Roscoe P. McFadden Carrie Hall A. Morgan Addie P. McFadden White Mountains Forrest Legard Port Arthur Texas Texas Steamship Co Joe Hughes Kelley Spear Co Mendelsohn Club R.A.E.P Arcade Hall TN Perkins Pryor Irwin Brolten Arms Fred P. Shaw Rotary Club Fred D. Hill London Paris K. Hill Nifth National Bank Wyandotte Sam Snow Red Cross Coast Guard Popham Beach Arrowsie Robinhood Arrowsi Island Sagadshoe Square F. R. Serles Anna Morse Dorothy Sewall York Hall Water Street Vine Street Wilbur C. Oliver Eugene D. McGrath Amory McLellan Depot Square Topsham Fair Bath Veteran Firemen's Association Baxter Brockton Fair Boothbay Harbor Gardiner R. Deering Marine Railway of the Cumberland Kelley-Spear Co Pendleton Bros., Incc G. G. Deering Co Miriam Landis Percy & Small, Inc Terwannee Berg Bessie Tayor Montreal Margaret Wishart Cora Martin Bessie Brown Evelyn Heeld Edna Martin Dorothy Burns Lawrence Martin Robert Wishart Henry Taylor John Hunt Herbert Malborne Joan Donahue Edwin Wade Harry Cohen Francis Croteau Ment Jesse Strong Front Street Rould Armory Raymond LaBelle Laura de Cady William Mann Park Bowling League Maine Infantry Division Camp Keyes Augusta Charles H. McLellan Washington and Garden Street Masons of Old North Street Evangelist Joseph Strong 103Rd Massachusetts Regi Popham Beach Coast Guard Wisconsin Spinney Cottage Bay Point Cora Ana Martin Evelyn Heald Bessie Taylor Herbert Mehlhorne James Hunt John Donahue OCC New Meadows Inn Sagadahoc Square Benjamin Pero Birch Point Warden Spinney Washington Philathea Barbara L Brfwfr Register Lorine Ko Saul Woolwiel Nise Bena Basel Miss Charlene Mo Soule Bata P Awaeriens Spedi Colliutiiteetle Catia Srederlin Peete Bose Poeitier Tay Viti Uranus Ees Cael Ful Saetebnes Phew. As Medier Pli Hor Ster vii Secty Pt Barbara Propate Parhory Trewer Sipadahac Patheta Percy Marks Birte Esteluk Micah Mary I el Tein Phiherty Gahran API Filyan Ib Weill Dear Ciera Jeon Y Guant Abaosto Ebates Herbert RWION Plonnope Sprague Garcia Wildeans Weston Patton Fssex Connecticat Saseed Mourtford Netonal Bank Prast Canpany Josh H Drounnend Aweet Rattt Picu Carnal Vene Barbaraft Brewer Register of Probate Wscs of Beacon Street Irving Burnham Wesley McPhee Corals Medden tSealy
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