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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1960

Page

5

Thanksgiving Tales From Bath 1920

Fortnight before Thanksgiving 1920 Bath bursts with visitors and hunting reports. Prominent residents chronicled include Davis Hatch Needham John Crosby Boston and Harold Dunham bath. Deer geese and birds sightings fill the field notes as Morse High debates prep and local church activities unfold, with travel and family visits shaping the holiday mood.

Johnny's New Suit Shines at Morse High School Evening

Morse High school seniors staged Johnny's New Suit to a packed audience in the assemble hall on Wednesday night. The show drew a large crowd, delighted attendees, and wrapped with vocal performances from the class. Nearby, debris from gales covered the khaki recruiting tent on the post office lawn, resembling an Eskimo igloo as snow clung to its walls. Moviegoers at Liberty Theatre were invited to see A Man's Country with Alma Rubens, plus the Third Eye serial and comedy. Opra House offered Wilson and Wilson plus Charles Legedar as vaudeville acts. Thanksgiving skates gave way to sledding plans for many youngsters. Bowling league talks were scheduled upstairs at Park Alleys with representatives from four fraternal organizations.

Johnny Morse High School Asseble Hall

Thanksgiving Day Roles and Local Notables in Augusta

On November 25, 1920 Police Captain Charles F. Witham spent Thanksgiving at home in Augusta while Patrolman Dan Crowley acted as captain. Howard Deering of the University of Maine enjoyed recess with his parents on Deering Street. Coast Guard Patrolman Guy Crowley at Popham Beach faced a wild goose capture with bare hands as a northeast storm swept the area.

Crowley Fox Island Charles F. Witham Augusta Dan Crowley Howard Deering University of Maine Mrs Harry C. Deering Deering Street Guy Crowley Coast Guard Popham Beach Joseph Sewall Eastern Paper Co Bangor Mark W. Sewall Washington Street Mr. Sewall Boston

Navy man home on furlough from Utah in Boston

Henry E. Kingsbury of the U S S Utah, in port at Boston, is at home on a two week furlough after six years in the Navy. He is a first class mate and captain of the ship's football team. Also notes include local Thanksgiving visits and travel between Bath and Portland.

Henry E. Kingsbury U.S.S Utah Boston Navy

Phi Beta Chapter Sends Cards To Shut-Ins

Phi Beta Chapter met at Mrs. George Gallant’s home on Mechanic Street to address Christmas cards for shut-ins in the United States and Canada. Members planned gifts for Christus projects at the next meeting and discussed a joint Christmas party with Theta chapter. Winter project include candy sales and distributing Gayely cans to members for fundraising.

Phi Beta Chapter George Gallant Mechanic Street Beta Sigma Phi United States Canada Augusta State Hospital Theta Chapter Earh Plonox Richard Raven Weashington Street Donald TH Wil Department of Teall and Welsh William Bennett Walter Nickerson Fred Wollen William Rogers Stisell Turcotte Eleanor Cranforth Albert Doomorc Loware Hamings George Larrabee, Jr Thomas Back Ruth Davis Donald Hill Paul Lemont

Morse High Basketball Squad Preps For Opening Game Here Next Tuesday

Morse High unveils a tall versatile squad as it prepares for the opener next Tuesday against Thornton Academy. Coach Haden weighs options from 12 varsity players across four classes, with no clear star yet and potential heroes ready to emerge.

Morse High Basketball Squad Thornton Academy Morse Clyde Haden Morse High School Bob Hawkes Kent Wiggins Dick Hart Bruce MacKinnon Greg Jenkins Bob Bussey

Notice of Annual Meeting of Satada Hoe Society

Annual meeting to elect officers for one year and address other lawful business. Bruns-wick Pow Hall Brunswick Maine Monday December 5 1990 at 7 30 p m. Secretary Emery W Booker Brunswick November 16 1960.

Satadahoe Agricultural and Horticultural Society Brunswick Pow Hall Ensy Emery W, Booker Maine

Cub Pack 57 Monthly Meeting Attended In Vestry

More than 99 relatives friends and cubs filled the Beacon Street vestry for Pack 57s monthly gathering. The program featured a color guard, dens skits awards and a Webelos presentation with Scoutmaster Wilson Mitzler and leaders guiding the event.

Pack 57 Beacon Street Chris -Steevin Hewkes David Herron Peter Harvie Donald Nebor Mon Den 11 Dennis Kit Neptune Tie Cocien Pees Renna Jalsa Paul Beri Eobendeter Tly Hewhads Mike Johiasons Nayberber Deaviel Merran Gary Varney Richard Bullerton Moron Kakos Wihlos Ferro Wilson Mitzleratd Ul Finn Tren Moarike Vno Ken Patifereon Richard Nichols Hief Santa Claus Aeuryy

Genesta Chapter 73 OES to Meet and Host Talk

Genesta Chapter 73 Order of the Eastern Star meets Friday at 7:80 PM in the Mason Temple. Mrs Bernice Colby will speak and show slides of her Russia trip. Refreshments follow. Members asked to bring items for a sunshine basket for Mrs Hope Bailey in hospital. A baked bean and ham supper is planned Saturday 5 to 7 PM.

Genesty Order of the Eastern Star Masone Temayte Bernice Colby Russia Hope Bailey

Corliss Street Fellowship Plans Nativity Mural

The Corliss Street Baptist Youth Fellowship mapped plans at Sunday night for a nativity mural in front of the parish house. A busy week includes a social on Tuesday and a boltie drive on Saturday for the church. Next Monday they attend the association meeting.

Corliss Street Baptist Youth Fellowship Young Folka

Probate notices list executors for Sagadahoc estates

Barbara J. Brewer, Register of Probate, certifies executors named for Sagadahoc County estates. Dorothy Doones Blaisdell named executrix without bond on November 9, 1960. Arthur Belaiadou of Bath named executor without bond on November 9. Names Charles Henry Blaisdell of Phippsburg and John Arkaledis appear as executors or parties in these notices.

Barbara J. Brewer Sagadahoc Stiarles Henry Blaisdelll Lnte Phippsbore Dorothy Doones Blaisdell Snthor-Ellers Arthur Beliadou Bath John Arkaledis Logo Opt

Christmas Sale At Lincoln County Museum Saturday

The Lincoln County Museum in Wiscasset hosts a one day Christmas sale on Saturday December 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds support the museum and its programs with arts and crafts, paintings, Maine artist works, and international Sandicrafts From Around the World filling a room. No admission charge.

Lincoln County Museum Wiscasset Lincoln County Cultural and Historical Association Maine Norway Sweden Denmark Italy Germany England Portugal India Japan Madagascar USA

Levin Family Attends Grandson Twared's Confirmation

Mr and Mrs Sam Levin and relatives gathered after attending the confirmation of their grandson Twared, son of Siam Levin, from Joston. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Robert Levin of Fairfield Connecticut and other Levin families from Lewiston Newton and Bath Lisbon Falls. The meeting was scheduled for 7 p m.

Sam Levin Tee Joston Twared Siam Levin Robert Levin Fairfield, Conn Charles Levin Lewiston Newton, Mass Jesse Levin Melisa Bath

Foreclosure notice on Bath mortgage by First Federal Savings and Loan

Beverly A Cunningham of Bath Maine faces foreclosure of her 1958 mortgage deed recorded in Sagadahoc County. The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath alleges breach of condition and seeks foreclosure on the parcel bound by Washington Street and Farrin Place, with chain of prior deeds cited. The instrument, dated November 1960, was acknowledged by J Frank Hunt Treasurer and certified by Notary Warren A Higgins.

Beverly A. Cunningham Bath Sagadahoe State of Maine Federal Savings and Lawn Association of United States of America Savadahoce Savadahoc Augustus Tarker Barker Farrin Place Warrin Place Moses Gloss Gloss Thani Colby David Tabor A. FE Dunham E Dunham Edward Winham Mande S Sagadahoc Rudolph Bo Meister Carl T Meister Carl Meister First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Claims Maine Federal, Savings and Loan Association OF Bath J. Frank Hunt Leah

Campaign for Mrs Warren Higgins Named in General Course

Nen i the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paull Akeleye of 18 Dum mer street She is in the college preparatory curriculum.

Gospel service at East Harpswell Church of the Nazarene

An inspirational gospel service is set for Saturday evening December 19 at 7 p.m. at East Harpswell Church of the Nazarene featuring Rev. Fletcher R Tink and family of Skowhegan, a world traveled musical team, promising a moving program for attendees.

East Harpswell Church

Probate Court Orders in Sagadahoc County Estates

In Bath Sagadahoc on November 9 1960 a probate court order directs notices for multiple estates to be published weekly for three weeks in Bath Independent. Hearings set for December to approve wills appoint executors administratrices and issue letters testamentary or as needed.

Bath Sagadahne Duncan Metones John Meinnes Maude W Gilidden John P Carey John P. Carey Johs Mpson Mupocmer Sautterfield Lolisa Carter Elsie. M. Small Fisie N. Small Herman CG Bennett Woolwich Bo Bennett Cron Clara E. Fent Thomas DP Allegrin Payhone Mead Rath Calderin Mark Roy P. Marr Ana Perry Phippsburg Doris Vo Pierce Guardmany Francis & Parry Dove Wiest Edward Sewoodr Petithen Wed Naving Standish Homold A. Hart Josepilc Craig Donald A. Spear Arthur Maya & Son Harvey R Pease County of Lincoln Sagadahoc

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Davis Hatch Needham Mass Green Street John Crosby Harold F. Dunham Texas Steamship Co Quimby, Chaney Co Edward J. Fitzgerald Naval Hospital Newport, R. I John E. Fitzgerald Washington Warren Milton Wentworth Institute A. W. Lane Lincoln Street Caroline Haggett Upper Newcastle John Houghton Amory Houghton Maurice Green Naugantuck, Conn Samuel Green Mitchell Davis New Orleans South Donald Small South Byfield Frank A. Small Washington Atreat CVS Eye Mary Mussenden Rose Stewart Fenway Fred Wilson Soaphouse Road Loyall Sewall New York John W. Williams Baltimore Harold M. Sewall Phillips Kimball Liberty Paper Co Edward H. Kimball Ralph W. Bragg Portland Albert Bragg Coyle Street Lincoln Farrar F. Ray Dunton Bowdoinham Frank Deering Worcester Academy Roger and John McInnes Alice Hartnett Gorham Normal School Fred W. Hartnett Dummer Academy South Byfield, Mass Frank Small Thomas S. Gibbons Arthur G. Oliver Eugene McGrath Charles J. Cain Grace Episcopal Church Frank H. Hall David L. Wilson Paul Dresser Grace Church Culbert McGay Arrowsie Georgetown Bbay Warren E. Kershner A. K. Ridley Merrymeeting Bay Miss May Towle E. E. Coombs Auburn Arthur Sewall Joseph Kingsbury Park Street Daughters of Central Society Beatrice P. Washburn Middle Street Elizabeth E. Tedford Clifton W. Tedford A. E. Tedford Oscar Smith Waldoboro Fred Bowie Drummond Street Marion Titcomb Portsmouth, N. H Robert D. Titcomb Bates Mildred Jones Unity Martha Richardson Hartley C. Baxter Ray Marston Frostina Marston William Esmond Gardiner Katherine Kimball Priscilla Kimball High Street Clarence Pinkham Damariscotta George K. Nichols Delaware River District United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Mr. Nichols Charles L. Nichols Big Woods Charles R. Higgins Lowell Campbell Randall W. Leonard Cess Merrill Garden Street Dorothy Tarbox New Haven Conn J. H., Tarbox Westport Carl Anderson Opera House Paramount Picture Thomas Meighan Martha Mansfield Morse High School Athletic Association Elmer McFarland Elwyn O. Taylor Yarmouthville Corliss Street Mr. Taylor Clarence M. Fogg Liberty Theatre F. Hopkins Smith Caleb West Master Driver New England Montsweag Farm Hinckley’s Alma Rubens Third Eye Opra House Wilson & Wilson Charles Legedar Wire W. C. Webster Earl Webster Jefferson Congress Square Fred W. Brown Hardings Robert Jordan Alfred Clifford F. K. Jackson Lucille Jackson Cynthia Crossman Harry W. Crossman Fred Colby Harold and Earl Harry N. Wright Sophia Wilson Wright Thomas Kingsbury Philadelphia Charles Clark Western Avenue Erlon Clark George Douglas Orrin Wallace John H. Walsh Frederick Drake Arthur Russell Ruth Medford Henry W. Owen Jr Fort Williams Henry Edward Edward N. Turner Oak ’ Street Russell Weston L. Bonney Somerville Providence R. I Orvis Bonney Phillips Andover Academy Paul Gardiner Chicago Julia Lakin James Ross Richmond FE. C. Foster Manchester Wilbur C. Cahill Evelyn Heald Bliss Junior College Elm Street Robert Shaw M Edgar H. Merrill Goddard South End Henry T. B. Leeman Aurora Lead Mountain Township Myers Reed Harry Day AK. Ridley Joseph Stevens Henry W. Howard Marshall A. Warden Thomas Lyden W. R. Staples Richard Fairfield John Jaquith Maud M. Cunningham Milton Trotton Jennie Harvey Albert, H. Shaw Charles W. Fisher Frederick H. Kimball Wilbur G. Oliver New Jerusalem Marjorie Specht Cummings School Panama the Times E. R. Brown West Buth West Joseph Ti. Gaidtreas Bath Opera House Gladys Cooke Colatura Rupert Newly Liberty Theater Sennett New Erland Conservatory, Oe Henry P. Boudreau David T. Percy and Sons, Inc New Woods Raymond Babineau George Babineau Paris Harry. S. Collings Harriet Denny By Les Shumway Joe Warrington Bussey, Hawkes and Stone Bob Bitesey Ed McLaughlin Bob Stone Joe Harrington Ricky Woods Sam Burgess Ken Smith Igh Haden Cub Pack 57 Genesta Corliss Street Fellowship Barbara L, Brewer Register of Probate Kent Higgins Morse Hwigh Wiggins Hall Lisbon Falls Sealy WARREN A_ HIGGINS Campaign Gospel Service
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