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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1958

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath Aug 20 1918 Exemption Board calls 21 men

Adjutant Gen George L Preston announces 700 men from Maine are to report at Camp Devens Ayer Mass in early September. Sagadahoc county board must furnish 21 men. Local residents include Dwight Perkins Bath housing official and Edward Montgomery Eggomoggin camp manager planning a cabaret. Bath Iron Works workers Gould and Tinkham noted as Bates checker players.

George L. Preston Camp Devens Ayer Mass Sagadahoc Charley Ingham Bates College Tinkham Texas Yard Bates Gould Bath Iron Works

Mrs. Edna Beals Returns to Lynn After Portland Visit

Mrs. Edna Beals formerly of Bath and Miss Edna Beals now of Lynn Mass spent a week in Portland as guest of her aunt Mrs. Charles H. Beals on Bedford street. She and her little daughter Thelma have been visiting her mother in South Portland and will return to Lynn after the stay.

Venus Marco South End Boston Bay Point Gardiner James Oliver Portland City Charles H. Beals Bedford Street Oliver Bath Edna Beals Lynn Mass South Portland Thelma Warry N. Wright Sophia Birch Point Ralph Whitehouse Wright Ro W. Coffin Trofant Street

Miss Ella Rice to Teach at Ham Hill School Brunswick

Miss Ella Rice of Park street has completed her duties at Percys this Summer and will take a week's vacation before returning to teach at the Ham Hill school in East Brunswick for Brunswick schools. Lt William D Goodman U S N R arrived Wednesday to visit his wife and son at the Chaney home after five overseas trips since the outbreak.

Ella Rice Park Street Percy’s Brunswick Ham Hill East Brunswick William D. Goodman W. W. Chaney Goodman Mabel Thwing Joseph M. Trott Woolwich Emma Magoun Maine New Hampshire Chapman Shelbourne Ielen Haraden Elizabeth Hases Margaret Conley Olive Rowe Morse Highchool Bath Haraden Hayes Gorham Miss Contey Miss Rowe Farmington Helen Winslow Emilio DeeGorgorza Lewiston Lillian Mason Portland Porteous Mitchell and Braun Ethel Cochran Westport Cochrans

Aug 22 1918 G A R Dinner and Local News Roundup

Under Mrs Clara Troop 16 G A R ladies dined with six guests after arriving by the 11 oclock car. Guests included Elizabeth Pollard Fuller Sadie Couillard Sarah Gacelon Clara Troop Gertrude Stewart Emma King Elizabeth King Lillian King Rose Parris Madge KennersonEffie Parris Charles Greenleaf Nellie Eaton Elizabeth Haggett George Small. Samuel Bickle U S N who passed his examination and enters Annapolis expects home for three weeks. Rev Benjamin Browne and daughter Rachel visit the Plants. Texas marine band performs at Jewish war relief rally. Orrs Island pleasure trip hosted by Annie Pal Nortes. Walter Marco returns from Boston. George Gauvin discharged from Camp Devens plans Bridgeport work.

Clara Troop Mosey Elizabeth Pollard Fuller Sadie Couillard Sarah Garcelon Gertrude Stewart Emma King Elizabeth King Lillian King Rose Parris Madge Kennerson Effie Parris Charles Greenleaf Nellie Eaton Elizabeth Haggett George Small

Salvation Army Moves Down Street Opposite Church Block

The Salvation Army relocated opposite the Church block and the Bath National Bank to ease traffic congestion in Sagadahoc square. A large Friday evening gathering marked the opening of the new site. Local shoots and social notes follow, including residents, visits, and events around Bath.

Salvation Army Church Block Bath National Bank Sagadahoc Square

Weekend ferry traffic overload prompts call for larger craft

Sunday saw the old boat ferry 318 cars and 1335 foot passengers until eight with Saturday as the record day at 360 cars. The ferry ran multiple trips all day Sunday yet could not handle the heavy traffic. Morris Gregory spent the weekend with his parents in Rockland.

Morris Gregory Rockland Return

Bath and Portland outings and local visits noted

A Portland day trip for Mrs Charles Lockery and accompanying Somerset women is recorded along with civic events such as a municipal organ concert. Edith McTeer, now yeoman in the Naval Reserve, has joined Bath Iron Works after leaving Summers and the post office. Numerous Bath residents report weeklong getaways, visits, and social gatherings across Maine towns.

Portland Charles Lockery Alfie Jacobs W. A McNeil W. S. Wiggin Somerville Mass Ralph Covel Congress Square City Hall Edith McTeer U.S. Naval Reserve Yeoman Bath Iron Works

City seeks bids for oil gas and kerosene supplies

The City of Bath invites sealed bids to furnish fuel oil kerosene and gasoline for 1958 59. Bids open 1 30 p m Thursday Aug 28 in the City Manager’s office. Specifications and forms available there. Approximate annual usage gasoline 145 000 gallons fuel oil 102 400 gallons kerosene 800 gallons. Storage is a 1 000 gallon tank at the Bath Highway Department. The city may reject any or all bids.

City of Bath Bath Highway Department North Street Bodwell

Oliver Says Hale Did Not Support Kennedy-Ives Bill

Democratic candidate James C. Oliver told Sagadahoc County Democrats that Representative Robert Hale did not back the Kennedy-Ives labor reform bill. He cited Hale’s opposition despite praise at a Bath rally and said pairing against the bill equated to voting against it. The meeting at Topsham Grange Hall drew nearly 200 and featured Clinton Clauson and other county candidates.

James C. Oliver Sagadahoe County Robert Hale Oliver Topsham Grange Hall Hale Bath Clinton Clauson Sagadihoe County

Hospital Develop Continued From Page One Entertainment Evening

The feature act “The Whole World In His Hands” and “Kewpie Doll” wowed the crowd along with local vocalist Paul Crocker who sang “Lucky Old Sun” while Dennis Purrow played electric guitar. Red Lewis and Henri Petit staged a heavy weight boxing exhibition from Brunswick Naval Air Station as the midway reported strong patronage on opening night.

Paul Crocker Dennis Purrow Red Lewis Henri Petit Brunswick Naval Air Station

PARKER HEAD continues with local visits and hospital fair notes

Local social column lists visitors and residents at Bath Brunswick and surrounding towns. Names include Morong, O'Brien, Henderson, Barkalow, Weeks, Rollins, Sternberg, Wyman, and Gray. It notes Hospital Development Fair attendance, summer visits in Connecticut and Massachusetts, hospital stays, and family travel details.

Lawrence Morong George Morong West Point Frances Morong Eva Marie Tour Patricia Thortigan Mass Hazel Cushing Ronald Nadeau Bath Asa Wallace Leston Harrington Barbara Warrington Alin Brunswick Robert Wodgkins Roberta Billy William Harold D. Barkalow Arthur Duedley Harold Barkalow Shave Connecticut Leo Dleenderson Kenneth Weeks Columbus Ohio Florence Rollins Sam Sternberg Thayer Cottage Cox's Head Bernard William Wyman Vortlaund Charles Pantelakos Patricia Wyonne Portsmouth N. N Bernard Wyman Albert Gray Bath Memorial Hospital Bruce Torrington Francis Gray New York

Annual YMCA Award Night Highlights 1958 Camp Honors

Over 250 attended the YMCA Award Night where M Brock Stanton earned the outstanding Day Camper honor from 102 campers. Robert McDougal received a gift for 10 years as a volunteer, while awards were given for Lifesaving, non swimmer tests, and advanced swimming across boys and girls programs. Indian Head patches were presented to campers who attended every session, and Paul McCourt, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew S McCourt, left Bath to teach at Fairfield high school.

M. Brock Stanton Woolwich YMCA Focal Ymca Robert McDowral Arthur D Warner McDougal Duy Arlington Beal Thome Bertocci Donald Carr Denn. Clark Richard Cummiings Rasseb Repres Grraveertte Herrenton Richard Warrington Paul Mitchins Paul James Nokian Jewett Sett Johnson Robert Kenney Robert Mc Dori Juddy Merrill Fred Peec Coury Penfold Joseph Perrow Theodore Pottle Dave Quimby Donald Small George Staples Jerry Stevens Patel Tedhwrta Steve Vachon Steve Warner Jonathan Whittaker Russell Young Fish Club Flowing Boys Fish Club Eugene Bellore Paul Berenson William Curran Minttriece Dauphin Clarry Fuller Joseph Smith Brock, Stanton Carl Webster Francis Curran Richard Keegan Bruce Temple Willis Curran Mary Rowe Saundra Black Joan Crocker Sharon Curran Darian Farnham Dianne Farnham Gwen Jackson Maureen Murphy Carol Norton Vickie Norton Lorna Cummings Rosemary Aliberti Holly Brown Andrea Curran Carol Doyle Suzanne Eberhard Sharon French Valerie Fullerton Pamela Johnson Anne Moffatt Jane Oliver Julie Robbins Kathleen Scott Cathy Brown Gayle Doyle Charles Batehelder JJ Cummings Brian Hatch Wayne Leeman Richard Nichols David Quimby Billy Baldwin Ronald Bailey Billy Curran Gary Hawkes John Libby Larry Oxton John Rice Bruce Woodman Dallas Bessey Miries Deuphin Neleeon Horridge Michael Melnick Fred Pecci Eugene 4Ellinore Glendon Gray Kenneth Black Stephen Doyle Dave Jipson Willia “Merrill Gary Penfold David Talbot Paul 4Erenson Robert Bronson Donald Freeman Tommy Jones Leverett Mitchell Paul Planowski James Temple Fred Libby Donald Naber William Bronson Harry Fullerton Merton Kakos Jianes Murphy Edward Porter Stephen Vechon Robert Black Dean Crist Lawrence Gallagher Jon Lee Wayne Newsom Michael Wallace Dave Panin et-Yormyr Donald Dauphin Keven Hawkes Alan Marshall Robert Oxton Brock Stanton Russell Young Bruce Farnham Barry Johnson Gerald Mitchell Joseph Perow Ceorge Talbot Paul McCourt Andrew S. McCourt Center Street Bath Fairfield High School Paul Morse University of Maine

Probate notices from Sagadoahoe County heirs named executors

Barbara J. Brewer, Register of Probate, lists executors administrators and conservators for various estates. Names include J M Madden, Charles Steads, Harry F E Sprague, Florence W Thompson, Jasper S Thompson, Carrien Page, Lacie P Steussy, Lena Artiller, Viord M Elwell Sr, Gertrede M Totman, Agnes Greene, Frances M Cooper, Dorothy N Schulten, with appointment dates in August 1958 and bonds filed as indicated.

Barbara J. Brewer Sagadoahoe Wet J Madden Bath Charles Steads Harry FE Sprague Florence W Thompson Jasper Frances M. Cooper Woolwich Dorothy N. Schulten Cimrdinn Barbara IL

Probate Court Notice for “Estate” Hearing in Bath

An 1958 Bath probate court order directs notice to all interested parties by publication in the Bath Independent for three weeks. The order calls a probate hearing in Bath on the second Tuesday of September.

Bath Sapadahor Ath In Said Bee Ee Eed

Deceased Bath residents spurring probate actions filed

Petitions for probate and appointment seek letters testamentary for Eleanor M Olds and Carrie B Fuller as executrixes of Bath estates. Louise J Mingden or another fit person sought as administratrix without bond for Irene G Young’s related matter. Second preliminary final account filed for Harold J Rub in Probate.

Sid Po Baron Bath Keynor M Oldis Eleanor M Olds Carrie B Fuller Louise J Mingden Fred W Biveden Irene G Young Phipplis Alice Lo Lowell Guardian

Probate Court Admits Administrations in Sagadahoc County

A Bath probate session orders notices for August and September hearings on estates including Pierce, Stewart, Baxter, Pollard, Hooker, Mank, and Morrison. It directs publication for three weeks in Bath to inform interested parties and outlines final account allowances and executrix appointments.

Bath Sagadahoc Family CC Stewart Thomas RO Berla FB Wield Beatrix Kate M Baxter Furst Robert H Raster Mary Baxter White Lydia Baxter Gillette Albert Pollard Allan Spear Hooker Rate of Bath First National Bank of Bath Angi CG Mank Phippsbait Betes Foret Arid Ann Leowee B. Mora Hwarold J Rubin

Barhearn Brewer Probate Records for Sarvadahoe County

Register of Probate notes executors administrators conservators or guardians for Woolwich Bath Georgetown Woolwich dates in 1958 list include Herbert Grover as executor without bond and Mary Clark Burton Hodekins as executors with bond August 1958. Also Isabella Choise late George Town and John Carey appointed guardians and administrators with bond July August 1958. Barbara Brewer administers with bond July 1998.

T Barhearn Sarvadahoe Woolwiel Herbert Grover Eren Dana Iste Woolwich de Rge Mary & Clark Burton I. Hodekins Clara S ST John Phinnshare George C St John Freecoter Angwist Filme Bend Isabret Dan Choise Georgetown Oliver Wellington Faneoto Fk Kersten Morris Fish Pseuters Seiffient John PP Carey Arirt Maine Ivet Walt Ace Phippsbeige Tron Jo Wallaces Larriy William Barry London I Avecraft William G Pfrow oJate Bath John Po Carey Ryan Wstrtoc Fred Rowinson Frank Orcer Guardian Marion TI. Pitman Paul A. Pitman Hesste Brooks J. Mronktinewe Guardian Tely Snl Carolyn D Hall Inte Deveaused Roscoe Po McFidden Barbara Tt Brewer Register of Probate

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Batt Gerald S. Atkinson Fort Oglethorpe J. F. Atkinson Western Avenue Robert H. Donnell New York City Doris Boyle D. L. Howard Front Street Alice Walker Canton Stephen Foster Harold M. Sewall Pownalborough H.—B._Eastman Charles W. Clifford Washington Street Popham Clifford Dwight Perkins Emergency Fleet Corporation Drake Dummer Street Henry S. Simms Prof. Webster Girs Chopps Point Leonora Knight Carolyn Stevens Morse High School Miss Knight Miss Stevens Philadelphia Massachusetts Crosby’s Mills Jewett Stephen Jewett L. B. Swett Stanley Worcester Lowell Lawrence Haverhill Rye Hampton Salisbury Frank Landers Mr. Landers Alton Covell Winship Street Jennie DeWolf Francis Murphy Prince Edward Island Joseph E. Footer Hardings Eugene Louis Edward George Samuel John H. Green Trufant Street Evelyn Goff John Goff Cape Elizabeth Mrs. Goff Edward L. Montgomery Eggomoggin New Meadows Oakledge Casino Pauline Hatch Marie Anderson Edyth Blewett Florence Dunton Bertha Clough Brookline Helen Twitchell Haddonfield N. J Miss Hatch Union Middle Streets Thompson Corner Freeport Moseleys Lilie Cahill Bath Trust Co Arthur G. Oliver H. A.lampson Belmont, Maess Vera Dexter Wiscasset Academy McCarty United States Department of Labor Remington Arms Co Jennie Morse D. J. O. Lincoln State Committee of National Defense Albert Spaulding Somerset Place Charles Low Bath Savings Institution Skowhegan Kelley, Spear Co Samuel Bickle Annapolis Sam Henry Bickle Benjamin P Browne Rachel Bangor Chester Plant Cherry Street Browne Corliss Street Church Texas Marine Band Orr's Island Nnie Pal Walter Marco George P. Gauvin Dreamland Bridgeport, Conn Dwight R. Parker Gorham Normal School Sanford Springvale Dan Bishop D. T. Underhill Joseph Dougherty L. Martin R. P. McFadden William Bassett Mt. Vernon N. Y Carrie Hall S. H. Rice Louise Manderson Margaret Peterson R. Clinton McFadden Samuel Levine Bath Department Store Percy & Small Yard Lieut Samuel Mengel High Street Chase Cottage Madelyn Chase Portia Clough John McGay Culbert McGay George Jacobs Walter S. Wiggin Edna Hall Dorothy Silver Ruth Jordan New Meadows River Candy’s Harbor Daniel Walker George W. Oliver Carroll A. Caper George H. Oliver Randolph, Mass John W. Oliver Samuel R. Percy George Boutin William Boutin Pinestreet Eleanor Mitchell Celia Hawkes Herbert Preble Bert Preble Harry A Armstrong Texas Steamship Co John F. Fitzgerald Bath Opera House Mies Esther J. White Rebecca Estey Lisbon Falls City Landing N. H. Campbell United States Steam-hip Co Campbell E. R. Campbell Lower Middle Street Charles A. Adams Miriam Adams W. A. Moore Old Orchard Adams Moore Mildred Daley Vera Howe Della Merrill Sunset Inn White Mountains North Conway N.W Julia E. Fraser West Newton Fred Butler Fraser Boothbay Catherine Margaret Torrey Gertrude Dillon Haviland Torrey Edward Martin Alton Malden, Mass Jack Germaine Robert Cochran Bessie Clark Conley’s Litchfield Cox Cecil Symmes Syracuse No. YY Greenes Lewises Richard Stanewick Levitown Ruth Canfield Judy Wannaford Carol Smith Summit Hannaford Warry S. Wannaford Noel] Coate New Haven Conn Cleveland Bibber Arnold FE. Bibber Joyce Curtil South Harpswell Richard S. Dozois Stanton C. Dozois William FL. Wyman Central Maine Power Co Cousins’ Island Robert Jewell Lawrence Thayer Bergeron Joseph Carrier Leo la Marr Westbrook Harvey Varney Peaks Island Edith Perkins Minnie Malcolm Phippsburg Center Laconia Small Point Sharon Turner Parker Head Sarah E. Wilbur Everett Perkins Everett Harvey Bergeron Claire le Mieux Maurice Croteau William Caldwell Nahant C. Harry Hannaford Amelise Bourque First Federal Savings and Loan Association Raymond Harnden Sadie Armstrong J. M. Foster Manchester N. H Wilbur Cahill Mr. Foster Mrs. Foster Sarah Wade Corey Hill Hospital Texas Steamship Company Frank B. Torrey Torrey Roller Bushing Works Richmond Parker Conrad Upright Marshall Norfolk Arthur D. Warner Linda Ashe Cynthia Bivilicn Caryl Diosie Derian Farnham Josephine Dinia Susan Gauvin Diunne Well Minus Jackson Paula Jackson Gill Jenkins Linda Koelling Sylvie LaVore Dianne Lewis Connie Ramsay Randa Skilling Kathy Wallace Karen, Woods Bonnie Youn Joyee Oliver Patrician Ames Cirol Crist Beverly Doyle Judy Greene Nancy Keegan Janni Orr Karen Orr Becky Vigne Bonnie Young Gail Jenkins EM 3 J. Peter Lorentsen USN Roger Thompson Newport R. 1 Electrician Lorentsen Chester T. Lorentsen Mechanic Street Harold JO Rubin Barbara L Brewer Register Barbara L. Brewer
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