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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1957

Page

6

Bath News From 1917 Afloat and Aground

Fortified Bath notes from August 1917 cover local residents traveling to Bangor Portland and New York plus Bath built ships and war efforts. Instances include Frank C Dingley returning from Tampico as an engineer on the Emma R and remarks on the Manley destroyer project. Local visits, concerts and public safety details accompany wartime concerns.

Frank C. Dingley Tampico Mexico Texas Co Emma R Texas Steamship Co Dingley Charles W. Dingley Albert F. Dingly Philadelphia New York South American

Excursion to Pemaquid by Westport steamer from Boston

Aug 22 1917 notice of a Sunday excursion leaves Boston at 9 15 AM with shore dinners and chowders promised. Local items include veterans’ pay ruling for First Company Fort Baldwin, personnel updates on draft examinations, Red Cross nurse deployment, and various Bath Maine social and business notes.

Steimer Westport Pemaquid Boston Red Cross Hilda Wells Pemaquid Beach Maine Westport Boston Boat Wharf Fort Baldwin Comptroller of the Treasury

Lightning damages Central church and electrical system

The Central church suffered greater injuries from a recent lightning strike than first thought. An electrical meter was damaged, many fuses burned out, and the entire electric system put out of commission. Miss Dorothy Jewett will open a kindergarten in rooms at the Winter Street chapel on Sept. 10 for a limited term.

Central Church Dorothy Jewett Winter Street Chapel

Bath Faces Severe Housing Shortage With Shipyard Demand

Bath grapples with a housing crisis as shipbuilding work draws workers. Many residents face sudden moves, rising rents, and wholesale leasing of homes. The town braces for more displacements as industry expands and new tenants arrive.

Bath Shipbuilding

Freeman Family Hosts Reunion for 88-Year-Old Wellington Hurds Kin

A West Bath gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Freeman celebrated Wellington N. Hurd of South Orrington turning 88. Attendees included Hurd descendants across multiple generations from Bucksport, South Orrington, Somerville, and Bath, with Ernest L. Freeman eight months old as the fifth generation. Dinner was served on the lawn as relatives mingled and shared news.

Donald W. Freeman Wellington’ N. Hurd South Orrington Joseph H. Hurd Leon A. Hurd Sheldon Gene Sandra Rodney Lawrence Linda Bruce Kimerly Bucksport Walter Hurd Jan Bernard Winchester Mary Debbie Manford Peace Manford Herbert A. Freeman West Bath Donald A. Freeman Ernest George H. Lane Somerville Mass Blanche Harvey J. R. Larrabee Beverly Nancy John East Hampton Fla Florida Bath Brunswick Moore Joseph C. Larrabee Lewiston Ruth Anne Bath Memorial Hospital Thompson Potter Harland Boynton William Hodgkins Kittery Ozzie Price Monmouth Percy Holbrook Sumner Andrews Owen Thompson Waterville Robert Burnham Irving Burnham Lee Keteham Biddeford William Ketchum Edna McDougal Harold McNelly Leslie Dwyer Brook Verl McNelly Alfred L. Goodwin Germany Robert D. Goodwin 2Nd Armored Division Fort Hood Texas Alfred G. Horley Arlington Sabine Cottage Rexford Clark Everett Noyes Cottage Leonard Ingraham Jackie Beachmont Ingham George Cameron Sabino Julius Bernhard Elizabeth McLaughlin Delray Beach Harold M. Bates New York New Jersey Joe Liebes Margo Harris George Bailey Cape Elizabeth Chester Freeman Portland Bailey Cottage Freemans

Winged teal sighting prompts Bay area alert

Dates announced show winged teal spotted near Merrymeeting Bay a month earlier. Maine game officials fight electronic duck and goose calling devices noting they inflate harvests and back a ban, amid proposed changes to migratory bird seasons and bag limits.

Merrymeeting Bay Apg Maine Atlantic Flyway Sea Brant

Busseys Return From New York Weekend Tour Mayflower II

Mr and Mrs Lynn M Bussey of 46 Green Street flew home Sunday night from New York City where they spent the weekend The pair toured the Mayflower II while docked at the New York pier

Lynn M. Bussey Green Street New York City New York Busseys New York Pier

Progressive Birch Point dinner ends with treasure hunt

The second annual progressive dinner by Birch Point Summer colony youths featured swimming, boating, and surf riding. Hosts Jon and James Preble opened events, with meals served by multiple families at different cottages. A treasure hunt concluded the evening, won by Sharon Haynes, followed by an 8 o'clock swim and a list of attendees including the Preble and Greene families.

Birch Point Jon James Preble Donald F. Preble Preble William Greene Carel Haynes Winnifred Frazee Harry Fef. Ring Ring Norman Seck W. Linwood Haynes Stanley Hunter Carol Haynes Barbara Frazee Sharon Haynes Ruth Ellen Hunter Sharon Barbara Haynes Frank Sparks 3d Michael Sparks Willitan Guild Alden Betsy Greene Carolyon Wayne Shaw Dennis Hallowell Dickson Radward Carey Drake Frances Rush David Burden Laureen Ryan Paul Joyce King Susan Robert Norma Seckins Robert Winter Carol, Sharon

Narrow Escape as Blaze Threatens Small Point Cottage

A summer cottage at Small Point owned by the widow of Ex-Gov. Walter E. Edge narrowly escaped destruction by a brush fire around 11 a.m. The flames advanced to about 10 feet from the 15 story wooden structure before 30 local volunteers and the Bath Fire Department halted the blaze. Fire officials said sparks from an incinerator likely started the fire, with about half an acre burned.

Small Point Walter E. Edge Princeton N. J Bath Fire Department Daisy Kerr John MacFadyen Edge Europe Bath Fire Richard J. Frates

Miss Bath Scholarship Pageant Set For Oct 26

The second annual Miss Bath scholarship pageant, sponsored by Lincoln Lodge No. 10, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will be held October 26. Cedric Sukeforth announced that Carl P. Meister is again directing the event. Miss Carol Ann Bartels, last year’s winner who later became Miss Maine 1957, will compete in Miss America at Atlantic City next month. Candidates should contact Mr Meister at 1273 Washington Street after 6 p.m.

Lincoln Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Cedric Sukeforth Noble Grand Carl P. Meister The Odd Fellows Carol Ann Bartels Bath Maine Miss Bartels Atlantic City N. J Mr Meister Washington Street

Firemen Called Out Three Times Saturday

Three fires kept Bath fire crews busy Saturday afternoon and evening. A woods blaze at Whiskeay Lane prompted response by a service truck and a boat pump. The city dump fire triggered Box 71 at 5.52 pm with engines Two and the service truck. A North Bath woods fire behind Ed Hawkes house drew Engine Four and additional units before both blazes were finally controlled by 8.15 pm.

Lee P Central Station Ed Hawkes Place North Bath

Local Notices Highlight Woolwich and Bath Social Activity

Woolwich Day's Ferry residents visit family in Friendship and Meredith New owners and relatives host guests from Nequasset Bath and Fresno California ship daily rounds and weddings The Ladies Auxiliary plans fall meetings and a Nequasset Canasta Club hosts a gathering in Bath Woolwich Grange schedules a baked bean supper for September 21.

Woolwich Grange

Probates Hearings and Appointments in Sagadahoc County

Court notices in Bath Maine announce hearings for Will and probate of Dean Farnham and others. Executors and conservators are named for Delmore Gilman and John Evans estates, with accounts and final actions set for August 1957 dates.

Barbara L. Brewer Sagadahoc John Evans Bedford New York John Evans, Jr Lford Hooker Maine Delmore H. Gilman Bath Cleo M Gilman Barbara J. Brewer Savadahoc Alice Ro Small Freeentrix Auenst ORAT Harold J Rubin

Rosenwalds enjoy Maritime Provinces trip on vacation

Mr and Mrs Karl Rosenwald of Indian Rest motor through Canada’s Maritime Provinces during his annual vacation. Bete Ater hosted a Birthday club outing at her cottage Jones Eddy with picnic lunches and dessert. Mrs Helen Crocker celebrated a birthday with gifts and ecards. Contract bridge yielded prizes to Mrs Natalie Steen and Mrs Emma Drummond. Next club meeting set for Sept 6 at 1 PM at Bath home of Mrs Phyllis Craig.

Karl Rosenwald Maritime Provinces Canada Natalie Steen Emma Drummond Phyllis Craig Bath

Parker Head hosts O'Brien and Good win guests

Mr and Mrs Malcolm O'Brien and guests of Parker Head called on Mr and Mrs Martin F Good win Saturday. Mr and Mrs Douglas Young returned to Swampscott Massachusetts Thursday after visiting Carl Lewis cottage. Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dozois and son Richard and Miss Elin Bibber of South Harpswell motored to Round Pond and New Harbor Sunday. Mr and Mrs Norman Seekins and children of Bath and Mr and Mrs Archie Seekins and Judy of Portland passed Sunday with Ralph Seekins of Bath.

Malcolm O'Brien Parker Head Martin F. Goodwin Douglas Young Swampscott Mass Carl Lewis Cottage Stanton C. Dozois Richard Elin Bibber South Harpswell Round Pond New Harbor Norman Seekins Bath Archie Seekins Judy Portland Ralph Seekins

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Harry Oliver Popham Town Alexander M. Cutler Mrs. Carroll Watson Lucien Ames Bridgton Lewis March Marion White Moody Ada Manson Garden Street Eunice Ledyard Miriam Kimball Lucy Hartwell Edward Hartwell Mildred Bowen Lynn Florence Dunton Miss Bowen Morse High School H.A. Oliver Steward's Department Bangor Maas William Ballou Milliken Regiment Thomas F. Perkins Rogue Bluffs Spruces Emily Brandbury H. F. Twitchell J. O. Lincoln Mrs Harry B. Sawyer Richard Quick Southport Boy Scout Joseph Avery James Ledyard Barrett Nichols Roger McInnes John McInnes Edward _— Belanger Aftrnoon Katherine Torrey Elizabeth Houghton Provincetown, Mass G. W. Shaw Montsweag Twen Eleanor Woodman Roslindale, Mass Hazel Harrington Ayer Cantonment 301St U. S. Engineers Winslow Rouse, Jr Grace Church All Saints Church Dorchester Reed Nichols Wollaston Charles L. Nichols Bath Street Philip Shorey Cundy’s Harbor Orr's Island E. L. Clifford Ernest S. Winslow Middlestreet Clarence Reed Hyde Windlass Co Hockomock John H. Stacey Popham Beach J. Roscoe Eastern Maine Miss Jewett Everett, Mass Wheelock School Emergency Fleet Corp Kelley, Spear Co Hollis Atlantic Herbert Grinnell Sabine George K. Nichols George L. Nichols Robert Haight Nichols Public Ed Brown Hayden Eames North Street Mme Emma de Gorgorza Augustine Wheeler Gardiner Rodney MacDonough New England Pennsylvania Railroad James P King James Sumner Times Office Old Fort U. S John Kimball Edward Kimball Annabelle Stearns Maine Association of the Society of the New Jerusalem Navy Lincoln Street White Mountains Jefferson, NI J. J. Keegan Earl Thompson Washington, D. C Donald Young Rochester N. H Herbert S. Brann Waltham, Mass Nan Small the Times France David W. Sprague Ruth Staten Island, N. Y John Legro M.C.R.R William F. Hussey W. B. Grace Hussey American Clothing Company Adams Block Center Street Harry Armstrong Lewis N. Campbell Arthur J. Dunton Manley Dorothy Sewall William D. Sewall Secretary of the Navy Thomas G. Plant Hospital Point Lemont Street Mann George C. Nichols Milton S. Kimball Fred R. Lord Clarence P. Oakes Daniel F. Koughan Thomas E. Sullivan Plattsburg Barracks N. Y New Meadows Woolwich Armory Hall Crosby M. A. Haraden William A. Armstrong Eva Black John W. Brown Desmond’s American Express Company Eben Dana Arthur G. Oliver Warren Wilbur Evelyn Alderman Eugene McGrath Elizabeth Dain Cottage Wellington A. Moore Zephie and Flossie Beals Carl ‘O'Brien Rockland Rupert Wing Margaret Cameron Jana Pepper Henry W. Cobb Augusta Sabine Saturday L. H. Curtis W. A. Cahill Lucy Hillman Curtis Auto Curtis Annie E. Hooker L. L. Hooker Lloyd Scott Ward Massachusetts Ward Thomas Eastman Hookers C. F. Martin Waltham Charlotte Cook Dresden Leslie Bailey Charles P. Fuller Marine Engineer W. M. Shaw A. H. Shaw High Street Greenville California George A. Patterson Percy & Small Yard Peninsula Kenneth L. Patterson Middle Street Sagadahoe County National Army Patterson Times Reagan West Bath Grange E. W. Haggett Popham Henry Steamboat Co Phippsburg West Georgetown Cox’s Head Bay Point Albert Lakin Crosman’s Lakin Grammar School Harold Troop Llewellyn Rogers Hermon Spinney Georgetown Spinney William G. Small Kennebec Towboat Co W. Frank Jewell Somerset Ocean Steamship Co Savannah Jacksonville Gulf Ports Months Fred Harris Zypherhill E. Mason Wright Mr. Wright Arthur C. Passmore Clarence William Passmore Court Street Mr. Passmore Monticello Legion Cadets Cadets Junior Drum Corps City Hall Plaza City Hall Bath Iron Works Cadets Executive Council Convention Hall Dale Hupp Richard PoCallan John Patrick Nancy Miller Bisson Richard Bisson Day's Ferry Lynn Elwell Stanley Elwell Toni Dodge Anthony Dodge Waterbury Center Frank Sparks Nequasset Paul Miller U.S. Ret Annapolis Nequusset Justus Miller Diane Sparks Frank Spark, Jr Leon Hathorne Milton Hathorne Ladies Auxiliary of Nequiasset Elta Robson Canasta Club Jeanette Groves Beacon Street Elsie Stinson Virginia M Parker Lida A Howard Bath Trust Company Lida A. Howard Harold J. Rubin Register Cox Iavadahor John P Callan Frances Callan John Townsend Elsie M Townsend Chester Plant Vivian Plant Elizabeti A] Williams Daniel Willams Ralph © Covel Barbara L Brewer Barbara L. Bref WFR Register
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