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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1941

Page

7

Portrait of Capt. John R. Kelley at Bath Bank

A crayon portrait of the late Capt. John R. Kelley, former Bath First National Bank president, was presented by Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. G Fred Mitchell. The work occupies a prominent position in the directors room. The article also notes shipbuilding contracts, naval torpedo boat work, and local civic visits and movements in Bath.

John R. Kelley First National Bank Kelley G Fred Mitchell el Aetea

Maine Regimental Reunion on Merry Meeting Trolley

The Merry Meeting trolley trip managed by Temple and Coombs was a cheerful outing Tuesday evening with a light lunch. The party included Temple, Coombs, Lombard, Trufant, Armes, Shea, Bagrette, Dean, Savage, Appleton, Griffin, Haggett, A Gilmore, Melin, George Lord, and Misses Lombard, Passmore, Duncan, McCarty, Weeks, Black, Lord, Henderson, Annie and Elsie Shea, plus Miss Grace Taylor of Exeter Nebraska.

Messrs Temple and Coombs Temple Lombard Trufant Armes Shea Bagrette Dean Savage Appleton Griffin Haggett A. Gilmore Melin George Lord Passmore Duncan McCarty Weeks Black Lord Thomas Henderson Annie Elsie Shea Grace Taylor Exeter Nebraska

Bath News Sifts Through Local Happenings And Launchings

A busy Bath column reports Mrs Lily Kennerson illness after smallpox exposure and flags a light case. It notes a five masted schooner launch date, torpedo boat Bailey in Newport, a gift cup for Admiral Bailey, and local civic events. Also covered are new school superintendent E H McLachlin arrival, Pendants of family visits, weddings, reunions, yacht racing briefs, and social happenings around Bath streets and nearby towns.

E. H. McLachlin Kennebec

Canadians Visit Augusta For Fraternal Pilgrimage

Trinity Commandery hosts Richard Cour de Leon preceptory of Montreal and Dunlap Commandery of Bath, with the Royal Scots of Canada pipe band in tow. Bath troops return home after a successful muster as Old Home Week draws crowds and vessels pass the Kennebec.

Trinity Commandery K. T Augusta Richard Cour de Leon Montreal Dunlap Commandery Bath Fifth Regiment Royal Scots of Canada

United States Flag Association Launches Anti-Isms Campaign

Maine rep Thomas M Murphy announced a nationwide effort by the U S Flag Association to educate and distribute patriotic literature. The non profit group led by a presidential honorary president aims to counter Communist Nazi and Fascist propaganda with booklets such as Your Rights Under the Constitution United State Presentation of Americanism and Our Country's Flag.

United States Flag Association Thomas M. Murphy Maine United States Elihu Root United State Murphy

Warren man marries Dorothy Burns Smith in Rockland

David A. Anderson of Warren, Bath Iron Works employee, wed Dorothy Burns Smith last Tuesday at the bride’s Rockland home. Miss Smith is the daughter of Earle B. and Mrs. Smith of Rockland. Anderson is the son of Omer W. and Mrs. Anderson of Warren and a Bath Welding school graduate.

David A. Anderson Warren Bath Iron Works Corp Dorothy Burns Smith Rockland Miss Smith Earle B. Smith Mr. Anderson Omer W. Anderson Bath Welding School

Sagadahoc Registry Records Widespread Bath Real Estate Transfers

The Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds reports a busy two weeks with numerous realty transfers, concentrated in Bath. Names include Comeau, Lincoln, Olsen, Worrey, Reed, Day, Venetoulis, Jewett, Higgins, Merrill, Cairns, Douglass, Crosby, Marston, Battison, Stover, Dick, Bickerstaff, Sullivan, Groves, Mallett, Hight, Kenniston, Fifield, Beaney, Reed, Kelley, Powers, Stinson, and Bailey among others.

Sagadahoc City of Bath James A. Comeau Etters A Sinibaldi Charles Street Charles M. Lincoln Home Builders, Inc Middle Spring Streets Conrad Olsen Robert W Donnell Washington Street William D. Sewall F. Oliver Robinson Street Thomas Edward Artis Constantine M. Venetoulis Lincoln Street William E. Campbell Ansel L. Jewett West Street William M. Higgins Middle Street Albion L. Corliss Ellen W Merrill Bath Street Bowdeinham Alexander Cairns Grace Annie Peck Orator W. Douglass Martha Alice Given Rotheus A. Douglass Frank A Holmes Georgetown Charles L. Crosby William Zorach Allen Brown Wallace E. Marston Phippsburg Persis M. Battison Gordon F Preble Richmond Eveclyn Shaw Rexford P Stover

Richmond physician dies in murder trial leads to probate actions

In Sagadahoc probate court the murder trial of Dr Merrill B E Jose and the death of Mrs Laverne Harrix Joss prompt estate actions. Administrators and executors are named for several Bath and Richmond estates, accounts and inventories filed, guardians appointed, and licenses granted as Judge Arthur J. Dunton oversaw the session.

Laverne Harrix Joss Richmond Augusts General Hospital Merrill BE. Josellen Allan C. Hurd Gardiner Arthur J. Dunton Sagadahoc Dunton Joseph M Footer Bath Flora 8 Footer Burnside A Powers Georgetown Edith N Powers George H. Pratt Alice Mc Pratt Sherman Jquaide Lennox McQuaide Margaret A Conley Mark W. Hennessy Abbie E Morris Mabelle Ho Bernier Cquincey Mass Irving Barter Harold J. Riskin Marjorie E Whitney Charles H Whitney Mary A. O Brien Johnson Louis D Altahuler Boston Dennis O' Brine Anthony Dennis O Brine Anthony O'Brine Toni O'Brien West Bath Ethel J. MacDonald Joel F. Cushman James Slocum Rogers Mary Mercer Rogers Philadelphia Eleanor B. Hyde Mabel A. Thwing Nancy Hyde Sally Hyde Beatrice Page Ward H. Page

Real Estate Deals Shaping Bath Market This Week

Real estate activity in Bath features multiple transfers. Frank E. Galloupe Jr and spouse sell 47 Court Street to John H. Schottler and spouse via Roger D Skillings. Rosanna McFadden acquires Currier apartments at 21 North Street. Walter I Norton buys 944 Middle Street, a former Manson home, via Roger D Shillings. The Norton firm previously owns the McLellan property with nine apartments and plans repairs and possible new units.

Court Street Frank E. Galloupe, Jr John H. Schottler Roger D. Skillings Daniel Williams Frank A. Vennett Bath Opera House Rutland, Vt Twe Schottlers Rosanna McFadden R. Clinton McFadden Joan Edna Currier North Street Annie Palmer Currier McFadden Walter I. Norton Middle Street Roger D Shillings Manson Virginia Manson Harry and Ellen Manson Nortons McLellan Middle North Streets

Probate notices from Sagadaboc County court

Judge Arthur Dunton files probate records listing multiple Bath Maine estates with appointed executors administrators guardians and conservators, including Andrew S Merri Alice R K Merri Charles B Ripi James Nixon Edward W Brognham and others, with dates around 1941 to 1943 and bonds noted.

John L. Jack Sagadaboc Hus I Stuart Bath Saude & Stuar Beth Maine Andrew S Merri Alice RK Merri Bath Maine Esate Charles BE Ripi Aiunmn Spear James Nixon Arrowaic Dereanert Eaward W Ebroegnam Meine Syetzoy Gavi Chatis Wow Appoimcen Arthur Dunton Orgina

Playground Exhibits At City Hall Exhibition

The playground committee announces plans for an exhibition and sale of handicraft by playground children at City Hall on Aug. 22. It is a craft show, not a food sale, featuring many interesting articles. A financial campaign continues with a canvass at various industrial plants.

City Hall

Midshipman Bennett Jr. Arrives for Leave at Bedford Street

Midshipman William L. Bennett Jr. of the United States Naval Academy arrived Saturday to spend a month’s leave with his parents, Mr and Mrs William L. Bennett, on Bedford Street.

C. A. L. Sampson Miss Smith Washington, D. C William H. Watson Middle Street William L. Bennett Jr United States Naval Academy William IL. Bennett Bedford Street

Probate and Estate Matters At Bath In Barnstable County

A court order involves Mary A O Brien Johnson and Maude Lennox seeking letters testamentary and bond approvals for the estate of a deceased Bath resident. The petition also covers a license for personal property and proceeds to the General Prosecutor in Bermuda, with John Jack as register.

Goermayte Bath Anwar Pronthay 2 Athuier Mary A. O'Brien Johnson Ftate Sherman Tate Pembenke Liceia Genema Bermude Marcy J. Day Arthur Dunton

Estate of Stanley B. Cressey Bath petition filed for license

In the estate of Stanley B. Cressey of Bath a petition filed by Ida M. Fowle guardian in estate of Addie J. Fowle of Bowdoinham requests a license to sell real estate located in Bowdoin.

Stanley B. Cressey Bath Ida M. Fowle Addie J. Fowle Bowdoinham

Surveyor talks housing dream for Bath project

A Bath city survey reveals two representatives from a major engineering and architectural firm studying a 40 acre tract for a large cottage housing development. Up to several hundred homes planned and financed privately, with two potential sites near the city. A second group is rumored to eye a 150 dwelling project in Bath.

Bath Maze

Past Masters Outing At Rock Hill Inn Draws 106 Attendees

About 106 people attended the Past Masters association of the Grange bake and field day at Rock Hill Inn on Sunday. Melvin Pratt organized sports including baseball, darts, horseshoes and bread jumping with prizes for men and women. Everett Lemont led the event with Cleveland Marriner as president and Mrs John Perkins as secretary and Edward Haggett treasurer. It was the second annual outing and deemed a success.

Masters’ Association of the Grange Rock Hill Inn Melvin Pratt Everett Lemont Cleveland Marriner Richmond John H. Perkins Treas Edward W. Haggett

Probate Court Action Opens Final Settlements in Bath District

A Bath probate court session orders notice and publication for multiple estates. Public hearings are set for September 2 and September 9 with petitions to sell lands and grant letters testamentary. Executors named include Allan Swear and Walter T Newdick, among others, with standards for bond and probate lawn compliance.

Beth Batr Tro Tyesde Southard, Jr Milden Teuve Harry L. Dev Edwin A Copeland Woolwich Allan Walter T Newdick Georgetown V.d Erie Newt'ck Margeret Perre Phipps Fevne Leiza Wright Ahginisseagee Visuuehias Bailey Helena Feet Tomniee Phippsburg Iit Ruth Owen Bereta Floresce Woodtite Prn Deveonet Sroenies Fok Ff Jay Farvte Peart

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