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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

8

Bath Daily reminiscences and local note highlights 1910

Forty years ago Bath features include visiting Californians, burglaries at Tops ham and Moonlight association, meteor light alarms, local club activities, new steam trawlers Ripple and Foam, Christmas tree trains, and various Bath social and civic events. Many names, places, and dates reflect a bustling 1910 Bath week.

Bath and coastal Winter Weather Moves and Maritime Prep

The transfer steamer City of Augusta was towed to Southport for the winter. Crew members including Carlton and McDonald will winter in Gardiner, with Chief Engineer Bibber returning home to Harpswell. James Blinn Perkins, Bath born and Lincoln County attorney elect, visits Bath. The Boot and shoe rubber trade remains brisk amid the storm. Tug Perry is moved from Randolph ice house wharf to North Boothbay for winter quarters.

City of Augusta Southport R. E. Carlton William McDonald Gardiner O. A. Bibber Harpswell James Blinn Perkins Bath Boothbay Harbor Lincoln County Perry Randolph Ice House North Boothbay

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Elects Officers in Topsham Meeting

Ninety seven members gathered for Sagadahoc county Pomona grange annual meeting in Topsham hall. Officers elected include Py eel R Horace J. ney of Topsham as master and Daniel Brown of Richmond as senior steward. The gathering also announced a new Lewis low mood finder installation at Portland armory and a Glock interval apparatus purchase. Jolly Gigglers plan a skating party in the Alameda on Saturday.

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Topsham Grange West Bath Woolwich Horace J.ney Topsham Daniel Brown Richmond Min’turer Stewart Robert S. Carr Bowdoin E. R. Stewart M. A. Jack E. C. Patten J. F. Upton Phippsburg George W. Johnson Ceres Milward Patten Pomona Elizabeth M. Whitney Flora Joanna Hodgkins Bath Annie L. Eustis Wiscasset G. A. Baker Coast Artillery Cloake Portland

Owls Drop Two Of Three To Windlass In Park Bowling

In last evening's Park Bowling League action the Owls lost two of three to Windlass though they won the first game. The fall was blamed on Smith missing training after a border crossing. Also noted: Camp Kateen Spanish War Veterans elected officers for the year.

Owls Windlass Smith

Merida II work underway as old ship dismantled

Supt John D Dallas of Red Line Steamship Co returns to New York after arranging dismantling of the old Merida at Bath Iron Works. The hull will be at Kelley Spear Co wharf, crew aboard until Merida II readiness by March. Firemen and sailors are Curacao colored, peaceful and capable.

John D. Dallas Red Line Steamship Co New York Merida Bath Iron Works Kelley, Spear Co Curaco

Local social notes reflect community ties and visits

Genesta Chapter remains thriving as residents welcome Mrs. Galen Moses Harris back from New York. Mrs. Harris plans to move there after packing her home. Mrs. Fred E. Drake and son James B. travel to Philadelphia to visit Mrs. Drake's parents as Mr. Drake joins for Christmas. Red Cross seals go on sale with 80 percent of proceeds to Bath City hospital. Desjardins brothers reconnect after long separations in New England and Wisconsin. Bowker lines up lumber and iron shipments for Phippsburg shipyard. Mrs. Fred L. Dunton spends the day in Portland.

Galen Moses Harris City New York City Fred E. Drake James B Philadelphia Harold M. Sewall The Red Cross Society Red Cross Bath City Hospital

Colonial Club to appoint committee for Christmas clothing drive

At a Monday meeting the Colonial Club planned a committee to arrange clothing and toys for needy children, a longstanding custom met with strong member support. Walter M. Potter and his wife hosted the Silent 16 whist club on their 24th anniversary, receiving a cutglass bonbon dish from Alderman Crosman amid a late, generous repast. The General Knox arrived in Portland harbor towed by the Startle, drawing attention with its open decks and unconventional appearance.

Colonial Club Walter M. Potter Lemont Street Alderman Crosman General Knox Portland Harbor Startle

Bath and nearby notes mix of education and science

A Bath Morse High School address discusses penmanship education. Reports note a Bath church fundraiser for Bath City Hospital this Sunday. Other items include Eddy’s death stirring debate on her teachings, new lobster hatchery work in Wickford, injuries in Skowhegan, and local industry updates from Bath Iron Works and South Gardiner Lumber Co.

Edward Rr Biddeford Bath Morse High School

Roads labor costs surge to two hundred forty two thousand

The piece notes total wages for road labor reaching 242,250 with prior year figures anticipated to exceed 1909 levels. It also mentions the Murray Club of the Universalist Church meeting with Mrs. Fred Shaw, a sewing sale and entertainment, and a Bath polo debut at Alameda against a strong visiting team.

Murray Club the Universalist Church Fred Shaw

Free Will Workers Plan Christmas Sale and Tea

Free Will Workers met in Corlis street vestry to finalize plans for the annual Christmas sale and tea on December 6 at the South End P T A hall. The sale begins at two o clock with tea at 3 30, chairs and helpers listed for each booth and table. The next meeting will be held December 13 at an announced location.

Corlis Street Vestry South End P. T. A. Hall Ruth Ames Grace Block Beatrice Coombs Gwendolyn Wedge Ethel May Birdie Owen Mary Bowker Sue Mitchell Louise Taylor Ethel Hatch Estelle Morton Florence Robbins Lizzie B. C. Chaney Lillian Plant Isabelle Small Theresa Hill Free Will

Arrowsic Rites Held for Arrow sis Man Dies

The obituary notes Arrowsic of Portland passed Sunday with Mrs. Wright's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ibra K. Lawrence.

Portland

Annual Meeting Notice for Bath Trust Company

Stockholders of Bath Trust Company are notified of the annual meeting set for January 9, 1951, at 2 PM in the Banking Rooms Bath Maine. Election of a Board of Trustees and other business to be conducted. President R H Baxter issues the notice dated December 7 1951.

Bath Maine Baid Trust Company Bath Trust R. H. Baxter

First National Bank Bath Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting

The First National Bank Bath will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the rooms on Tuesday January 9 at two oclock in the afternoon. Directors for the ensuing year will be elected and other business may be transacted as allowed by law.

First National Bank OF Bath First National Bank Bath Mit Daniel W

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Bath Daily Hees Frank L. Sewall Sad “Marshall East Calif William Hennessey Pics Point Meas Moonlight Association Lisbon Falls Brunswick Edward Sampson American Express Co N. W. Waton Edith Ruth Ashdale Keep Still Colonial Cafe New Meadows Congress War Department W. A. Furber M. O. Webber Phillips Kimball A. P. Denham H. A. Walters N. Gratz Jackson John J. Desmond A. K. Purington William A. Furber Robert B. Hatch Arthur W. H. Rand Merton O. Webber Elmer F. Campbell Sewall W. Percy A. P. Orcutt Ray Dunton William Powers Ripple Fore River Quincy Mass Atlantic Seaboard Beeam Bay State Fishing Co Boston Foam Butte England Germany South America Orinoco Charles Whitehouse Walter E. Tuttle Roxbury, Mass Mystic Theatre Lewiston Fred A. Fuller Lisbon Augusta Waterville Way Stations Mystic Novelty Orchestra Alfred Marden Edward Young Bath & Brunswick Gas & Electric Co C. W. Clifford's Allan Spear Robert Goodman Robert Dunton Marius Page Charles Fitzgerald Harold Thompson Arthur Hagan Langdon White W. Brown Parker Moulton Irving Baker Moulton Morse Howard Hawley Harold Kelley Dayton Hill W. H. Smith & Son A. J. Dunton Frank L. Staples Dow Kennebec Yacht Club Edward O. Cutler Charles W. Clifford, Jr Messrs. Stevens Stacy Reed Columbia Orchestra Joseph Begin Elks Silas Young Jackson High Street Charles Leavitt W. C. Todd Georgetown Todd Howard M. Trafton M. W. Durgin Maine Central Boston & Maine Damariscotta Bernice Morse Wakefield Thomas Conley New Haven Winchester Arms Co A. P. Greenleaf Greenleaf John McInnes Baltimore Washington Fred C. Harris R. C. Harris Mr. Harris Nantucket Cox & Green M. W. Sewall & Co Robert W. Rickson Malden Jennie H. Griffen Main Street George F. Williams New England Co Kennebec Williams Louise S. Ginn John Shaw Oak Street North Street Free Baptist Church Cnso Gladys Holbrook Bob Roy Uncle Sam Santa Claus George E. Roberts Mint Bath Trust Co A. H. Shaw James B. Drake William B. Mussenden Rupert H. Baxter D. Howard Spear J. E. Hughes Lou Emery Center Street H. W. Owen W. H. Douglas Riverview Grange West Bath Grange A. K. Ridley A. K. Edgecomb Burntjacket M. J. McCormack Florilla Ballou Bridge Ballou Hazel Edes Everett Charles H. Jordan Portsmouth Navy Yard Herbert E. Williams Morse High Yarmouth High H. T. Stevens the Peerless Casualty Co Henry W. Howard Weston L. Bonney Goastier Elsie Lowell Carleton Jackson Karcher Mark Jackson Jolly Gigglers Alameda John L. Cook Winneganee City of Columbus Devil's Bridge Gay Head Florida Cook Hyde Snipe Beacon Street Blanche Cook Emma Sydleman Helen Robinson Elizabeth Love Florence Seymour Bertha Crosman Bernard Sydleman Mother Bustle Kentucky Fred W. Atkinson Lincoln H. Colby George W. Grover Ella Sprague Clarence Bryant A. C. Johnson Genesta Chapter Lois McKeiver Worthy Roy J. Buxton Worthy Atron Annie Eens Peterbee Edith Millett Bertha Pepper Annie Cox Hildred Buxton Adah Annie Campbell Mabel Coffin Esther Carrie Holmes Martha Electa Carrie Page Warder John McKeiver Tinel Avis Morse Hice Shaw Althea Strout Genesta Benjamin Desjardins New Ivon House New Meadows River Pierre Desjardins Sheboygan Wis John Baptiste Desjardins Brockton Massachusetts Caroline Eugene Desjardins F. S. Bowker Fred L. Dunton Mary Baker Glover Eddy Mrs. Eddy U. S. Govt Wickford R. I Nellie Dellmore Skowhegan Allen Brown Bangor C. F. Henry Tufts Theological School George Nelson Western Union Telegraph Co Robert Cochran Myron T. Bailey Bedford Street South Gardiner Lumber Co Paul D. Sargent State Commissioner of Maine Publicity Bureau
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