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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
7
Local Bath items report a collision claim without damage, a railway crossing incident where a youth freed his foot, flagstaff repairs on the common, a yacht party to the islands, shop theft of a wheel, and a clambake at Foster's Point. Dockside vessels, street work, and muster preparations for Company C are noted alongside theater gas mishap and community gatherings.
The Kennebec trips to Boston and the Sagadahoc to Sagadahoc on Sept 7 are announced along with lawn parties by Golden Cross and Silver Cross Circle. Excursions to Togus and Augusta offered. muster at Soldiers Home or visit. Beaton and Dinsmore of Richmond played with Winneganee band. Dinsmore once led Bath Naval Cadet Band. Senator to Belfast tonight. I C Phillips Lewiston schools superintendent in town yesterday.
A rear building blaze started near the terrace or a gas jet causing extensive fire and smoke damage. Driver Norton of Long Beach was knocked by a swinging harness frame and the team pulled off course as the fire department investigated. Machinery valued around 1500 dollars was destroyed. the building belonged to H. M. Sanford.
Bath's Clippers defeated East Auburn 4-3 at Lewiston Athletic Park to claim the Heart O' Maine league championship and advance to the State Amateur Tournament. Ivan Kirkpatrick pitched a complete game for Bath, while Bud White went for East Auburn. The decisive inning featured a four-run fourth highlighted by Gove and Sarkis, with Harry Ring and Don Ring contributing key hits. East Auburn out-hit Bath 10-7 but its defense faltered with six errors as Kirkpatrick prevented a late surge.
Hiram K. Staples son of Mr and Mrs William A Staples of 1098 Washington street married Priscilla J Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Bertie Smith of Rockland Saturday evening at 6 30 at the Beacon Street Methodist parsonage Rev Harvey A Shattuck officiated They were attended by Alfred Staples and Dorothy Smith The groom works at Bath Iron Works Corp and the couple will reside in the city.
Elizabeth E Rowe of Bath petitions probate for the will of Walter Rowe who died August 3 1936 leaving a widow and cousins as heirs at law naming executrix Elizabeth E Rowe. Court order requires notice published in The Independent Bath three weeks before September 1 1936.
An employees banquet at the Congress Shirt Company in Bath honors management for creating steady work. Mayor Sewall, Alderman Emery, ex Mayor Small and others praise efforts to retain the factory and ease unemployment. A silver loving cup is presented to Pres. Grossman. gifts for all attendees are distributed as the Rhythm Band performs and dancing closes the evening.
Sagadahoc Probate Court in Bath issues notices on August 4 1936 for executors administratrices and guardians. Papers name Parker N Moulton Nellie Joyce Parker Margaret E Mitchell and Corrie H Varney as executors guardians and administrators with dates to appear and show cause for final accounts and sales of real estate to cover estate expenses.
Robert F. Shaw and Miss Charlotte M. Robbins of Bath were united in marriage Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Beacon Street Methodist parsonage with Rev. Harley A. Shattuck officiating. The couple to reside in Boston after a wedding trip.
A Maine probate notice from August 1936 states Lillian W. Tucker as petitioner seeking letters testamentary and kin relations. The Bath court orders publication in the Independent newspaper for three weeks and a September 1 hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Elvira A. Trafton of Bath petitions Sagadahoc Probate Court to appoint administrator for the intestate estate of Sarah Lavine Kingsbury who died July 19 1936 leaving at least twenty dollars. Heirs at law include Elvira Trafton sister George E. Webber Maude V. Webber and Benjamin W. Webber nephews Merton O. Webber and Robert R. Webber. Notice to interested parties to appear September 1 1936 at Bath Court.
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