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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1954
Page
7
On November 24 1914 Bath residents reflect on a peaceful nation and improving local conditions. Notable items include charity plans from Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum, a new C T A club with fifteen members, farm and fishing notes, Thanksgiving visits and family reunions, a Y M C A gym renovation, and local commerce and shipping updates. The piece also mentions plays for the Bath Iron Works and wartime context shaping the region.
Nov 26 1914 report notes a new phase in the European conflict with Germany pausing the offensive. Local business buzz follows word of a contract for two barges at Kelley Spear Co yard and anticipated work for Bath Iron Works. A Bath notice mentions Read Nichols horse runaway on Front Street halted by Andrew Gallant and C L Hutchins.
From Cairo to Berlin reports 76,000 Turkish troops moving toward the Suez Canal amid British trench lines and Bedouin forces. Other items note the Juno yacht on the Kennebec with its owner aboard, a successful Thanksgiving hunt at Popham Beach, and local society events and plans.
Nov 29 1914 Bath items report Miss Leah Winslow daughter of Mrs Brooks of Summer Street has been reengaged as leading lady at B F Keith s Crescent theater Brooklyn and will appear next week as Big Jim Garrity alongside a program praising her as America s Foremost Leading Lady Miss Jennie Melcher earns Guild honor as Bath s only organist to receive papers from the American Guild of Cr sts Willard Hodgkins and a crew repair a flightship in Portland while Bath and nearby towns note Fort Baldwin resumes work in spring to build barracks electric plant and searchlights for night defenses.
A general retirement of the Germans before the Belgian unofficially today. The town, recently captured by the Germans from the allies, lies in the heart of the contested section of Belgium where thousands have died in the German effort to force a sway to the English Channel. Citizens required by the new internal revenue stamp law to use stamps are uneasy but willing to comply with the rules.
Lack of stamps hinders routine duties as townspeople scurry to comply with new law. Painter Frank Wormwood toils preparing winter sleighs while Marine Construction Co. president H. D. Bacon relocates to the old Peterson homestead at King's Dock with livestock. The Virginia brings a 700-pound bronze bell for the Free Will Baptist church, to toll next Sunday for Georgetown and Five Islands worshipers. Electric elevators are installed at the Sewall and Shaw homes. Indian Summer heat rises to 52 in the shade. Coons are plentiful this fall, cooks scarce. Grace church holds a large annual parish meeting electing officers including senior warden John S. Hyde and treasurer F. E. Drake. Tug Seguin travels to Augusta to haul the Nat Meader and Nellie Shipman for winter moorings at Boothbay. Capt E. D. McCauley expects the Maud Dudley to winter charters. James Thompson shoots a wild bull in Parker Head woods, with disputed accounts of wounds. Oakes Blaisdell sails to Charlestown Navy Yard for a block department post. LeClair and McNeil head to Quincy for Fore River Shipbuilding. P Rogers and F Rich return from a northern Maine deer hunting trip.
Bath residents and visitors share Thanksgiving and weekend visits. Mr and Mrs Ernest Wood of Bath spent time at their cottage Sunday. Walter Morse of Winnegance called on the Thomas family Tuesday. Dr and Mrs Richard B K McLanathan of Boston visited Bath for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Edward P Thomas Jr and their son from Bath visited his parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Thomas. Mr and Mrs Martin F Goodwin of Wolfeboro New Hampshire spent Thanksgiving at home. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thayer of Bath visited the Wyman farm Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lester Oliver Spruceville were Monday callers at the Dozois home. Win called on Mr and Mrs Frank Cutting at Dromore Friday evening. Dr Earle B Perkins of Bath was at his cottage Saturday. Clayton Moore of Phillips Center was a Sunday caller of his brother and wife, Mr and Mrs Robert F Moore.
Little Michael D. Bucher, three, sat beside his father in a boat when a large fish jumped and grabbed his scalp. After the hook was removed at St. Joseph's Hospital, Michael was reported in satisfactory recovery.
Dr Milton Ryan of Wisconsin Cassette, a former street rest er teen, visited Bath on Tuesday, drawing local attention to his travels and past work.
Beet sugar comprises about 35 percent of the world's sugar supply, reflecting its significance alongside cane sugar in global markets and agricultural production trends.
A long list of Thanksgiving gatherings and visits in North Bath notes relatives from Bath, West Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Portland and elsewhere. People named include the Morgans, Wing, Rogers, Lenfest, Haines, Gurney, Brown, and Pearsons among others, with several new babies and ties to Bath Memorial hospital.
Thanksgiving guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wright their son and wife Mr. and Mrs. en Wright and her child. also Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Temple Jr. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Ardenne Haines. Sarah Jean Afflito, Ardenne Haines daughter, is home ill with a virus this week.
Maine closed its deer hunting season with a possibly lower deer kill than last year but more hunting fatalities. Eight deaths occurred, including two bear-related fatalities before deer season. Chief Game Warden Elmer Ingraham expected a firmer count by Friday, citing sparse snow and late-season reporting as factors. Two Connecticut boys were found after going missing near Lobster Lake, while rabbits remain legal until December 15 for ducks and geese season extensions.
The Christmas oratorio will be performed Saturday evening at eight in First Parish church Brunswick. Frederic Tillotson directs the 450-voice chorus from Bowdoin Pembroke Wheelock and other groups. Bowdoin freshman Peter Potter will sing bass solos with a 25 piece orchestra led by concert mistress Rebecca Dulfer and accompanist David Holmes. Branford Conn reports a three year old boy found wandering with two dogs led police to his address via a dog tag.
Four Maine 4-H youths earned all expenses trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago for top state achievements. Bradley Nuite of Dexter won the Poultry Achievement state title with a record of 2,300 chicks and blue ribbons in beans dairy and garden projects. Eva Caron of Auburn led the state in clothing, earning a Chicago trip funded by Coats and Clark, with 54 exhibits and multiple demonstrations. Francis Wren of Lincolnville, a safety and agriculture winner, earned the General S. tors trip award to the congress. Sandra Rollins of Dexter, noted for gardening, won state recognition and a Chicago trip as a county and state standout. All programs guided by the Cooperative Extension Service.
St Marys Troop 53 conducted a two day cake sale at Grant’s store on November 19 and 20, earning 14.10 and thanking those who aided including the sale’s girls. Next, a baked beans supper is planned for Lambert Park hall on December 11 from 5 to 7 p m with tickets through troop members. prizes will reward top ticket sellers. The Goodnight circle with Taps closed the session.
Troop 13 held a Tuesday afternoon investiture at Central church parish house with 50 Brownies and guests attending. Pins awarded to Frances Cary Susanne Carl Nancy Crandell Carolyn French Susan King Holly Payne Ellen Thompson and Shirley Trainer. The event featured greens and a moss bordered pool with an owl statue as decor. Refreshments included ice cream birthday cakes candles and cookies on a yellow clothed table with a cornucopia centerpiece. Party arrangements were by the Troop Committee: Mrs. John A. Greene Jr Mrs. Daniel Beaton and Mrs. Donald C. Preble.
Red Rose Troop girls gathered Monday afternoon at the Corliss street church vestry with leaders Mrs. Elwood Hathorne and Mrs. Foster Pratt and committee member Mrs. Ralph Card. Games and badge work occurred, Linda Ames led the business meeting, and the Scout Promise and Laws were recited. Judy Bean recorded attendance as Martha Pratt handled dues and Joan Ring. Juliette Low fund letters read, and Girl Scout calendars were distributed by Patricia Boulay with money to be returned next meeting.
The Methodist Youth officers plan the Women’s Society of Christian Service program on December 14 with Roger Upham and Anna Lonn assigned to lead the worship on December 19 and Robert Legard for December 26. The M F unit attends the State Rally at Lewiston on December 30 from 1 to 9 pm with Bishop Lord of Boston as guest speaker. Anna Lonn leads the following conclave service, joined by Christel Cornish Ruth Ellen Hunter and Charles Higgins. A vote to send $5 to Care is noted.
The meeting of Oakleaf Bourbon groups discussed Christmas plans and named officers. N Bluebirds Con Deets as president with Linda Ashe secretarial and Donna Petlock treasurer. ickadees Sturtevant president Sandys Grace Rotary Lee Pennell Anne Cale named Julie tt e Lee representative. December color guards Judy McCole Susan Minott and cy Grace. Silent wish closed the meeting.
The Blue Bell Brownies met at Dike School to make Thanksgiving place cards. They agreed to attend a party next Wednesday in place of the regular meeting as the Brownie Tunnel completed the session.
Members shared spontaneous expressions of gratitude during the annual Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving morning. Testimonies cited healing of physical disorders through Christian Science and other blessings as part of the period of voluntary statements. The lesson-sermon titled Thanksgiving urged deeds as well as words in showing gratitude.
At a Sagadahoc District Committee meeting chairman William A. Niss announced a Father and Son Banquet for Boy Scouts and Explorers and their fathers to be held Wednesday evening February 9 1955 during National Boy Scout Week.
A historical data note states that about 55 percent of fatal traffic accidents in the United States occur at night. The figure highlights risk after dusk and the need for nighttime road safety awareness.
Court of Probate in Bath orders notice to interested parties through Bath Independent. A hearing is set for December first at 1 o clock to probate Evelyn Fo Ward, deceased, with Allan Spear named as executor and letters testamentary without bond to issue. Judge Arthur J Dunton signs the order, with a true copy certified by Lillian H.
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