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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
6
George Owen of Newton planed for a seventy five footer to defend the America’s Cup with Bath Iron Works building in a yacht shed. Other items cover St Mary’s Guild church funds, local renovations, rail liquor shipments rule changes, and a Morse High cake sale for a Washington trip fund.
Waterville hosts the Merchants Carnival directed by Mary C Webber with Governor Ames and Mayor Pettengill attending. The Queen of the Carnival was crowned in an elaborate ceremony as the event stretches through Saturday, featuring H A Huse as stage director and Professor Gaudreau guiding the band.
The first class at Morse High School received appreciation from Central Church League for kindness. Candy from yesterday’s sale was boxed and sent to pupils to raise funds for a Washington, D C trip. Football tonight features Morse players in Bath Opera House boxes with planned entertainments. Next, Bath Aerie officers are listed with William L. Cullinan as Worthy President and others in key roles. The Aerie notes eight new memberships and January installation, as the charter opens further. A Christmas dolls display at William H Smith store draws attention to old and young visitors alike. An office display mentions a yacht designer for a forthcoming honor defense and a sign of no admittance in the front area.
Plans detail admittance to the office for draftsmen on the yacht project directed by Architect Owen. A Bath man who bets on cup races selects Bath Iron Works to build the boat to win in 1914. Other items note a Pink supper at the Universalist church, nine grade speakers, club meetings, horse show entries, and local society notices.
A December 12 1913 fire destroyed a small barn on Shaw Street. The building owned by James Hogan of Portsmouth NH was leased to Isaiah Daley by Harry Crosman, with insurance covering the loss. Amby Alley was rescued after a day at sea with no food or rudder. a search led by A P Greenleaf found him on Damariscove Island in cold conditions. Joseph Solovich plans a Santa Claus day at his cloth ing store for men and boys tomorrow. Mrs Lester Pratt and Misses Frances Parks Henrietta Dorothy Potter and Frieda Davis joined W H Smith & Son for the holiday rush. Union Street homes receive improvements including new supports, verandas, and renovations by Albert Craven and W C Oliver. A Bath party attended a Brunswick performance of The ade by the Saturday club.
December session notes progress at Mill Pond with concrete sides poured and top to be finished tonight. Dam operations control water rise. pond normal water level expected before ice cutting. Townbound bridge to open next week. macadam surface next spring. Bath area items include ship repairs, Christmas decorations, and local civic nominations and meetings.
Florence Nichols of Round Pond died last night in town as guest of Frank B Nichols on North Street. She attended Morse High School and Gorham Normal School and taught in Foxcroft. Mrs George Moulton visits Springfield then East Orange to see relatives. Harry L Haynes of Bath Laundry leaves for Hastings with brother in law Charles Bradford.
Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Park street passed Sunday in Richmond visiting Mrs Fisher s aunt Mrs Joseph L Bragg. Mr and Mrs Russell S Merchant and daughter Nancy of Highland street were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Carney Jr in East Boothbay Sunday.
Myrtle Stimpson of Bath led the session with a large table of Christmas gift articles sold. Members listed include Sadie Davis Lucelia Blake Louise Rogers Edith Miller Lizzie Chaney Sarah Potter Gertrude Stewart Annie Oliver Eva Atwood Lillias Larrabee and two degree candidates. The next Myrtle Lodge Bath session is March 12 with Bath. A covered dish supper preceded the regular meeting and a Christmas party for the Past Lady's Club was announced for December 28 at Mrs Lizzie Chaney's Middle Street home with a 50 cent exchange gift. The December 25 Myrtle Lodge meeting was omitted and will resume January 8 with a New Year tree and supper ahead of the meeting.
Central Church Ladies aid met Friday at the parish house with routine business and a Christmas program. The next meeting on January 7 will be a luncheon with a tree and gift exchange hosted by Mrs Nellie Lord and Mrs Nellie Sprague.
Dirigo Court held its annual meeting at Odd Fellows Temple on Saturday night. Dorothy Wood was elected Royal Matron with Horace Gilpatrick Dresden as Royal Patron and Max Ward Bath as Associate Matron. Kenneth Wood Associate Patron Lawrence Lord treasurer Ellen Thomas Anson secretary. social hour followed with hostess Florence Maass serving home made cakes and coffee.
The Wesley Official Board met at the parsonage and voted to decorate the sanctuary and vestry for the Christmas party. Walter Upham reported on the Every-Member Canvass and the church’s coming financial program. Funds were approved for small audio visual bills and Bible material. A preview of the film Martin Luther at the Bath Opera House January 3 was endorsed with plans to inform members via circulars. The group urged cooperation with Bath churches to promote attendance. Reports from the Methodist Men Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Methodist Youth Fellowship were given. The Women’s Society ordered 100 new chairs for the vestry, expected in January.
At the Colonial club meeting on Monday night the group voted to hold their usual Winter game tournaments with the Portland and Woodfords clubs. Clinton D. Wilson reported on the pool and billiard tourney and How ard M. Rice was admitted to membership. A sports film followed the business session and refreshments were served.
I Lillian HH Heal registrar certify on December 1 1953 and December 11 1953 the appointments of executors administrators or conservators for several estates in Sagadahoc County. Ida Hinckley Georgetown Vesta E Rowe executrix without bond December 1 1953 Lilian W Tucker Bath Kate M Baxter Pauline C Moulton Saphehas executrices December 11 1953 Vena D Mitchell Bath Charles T Smallaproe administrator December 1 1953 J Edgar Hunnewell Woolwich Vlora O Dow Daisy V Elwell administratrices December 1953 A J Dunton judge of probate true copy of the original order. Attest 10-17-24.
Mrs John Hayes Mrs Lo Addison Mrs Marius ae qeeop Mergilk and Mrs June appear in a fragmented social column, reflecting a bygone community network. The text lists several women with overlapping initials, indicating a social or club context within a neighborhood notice.
Cosmopolitan Garden club hosted a Monday meeting with 18 members. Christmas decor and holiday arrangements were displayed on piano and tables. prizes were awarded for nativity and land scenes. An afternoon card party was planned for January 11. Two members were ill. a Christmas fund was being collected for a needy family. The program featured Christmas music, readings, a vocal duet, and a closing prayer. Tea followed in the directors’ room.
Central church Women’s Fellowship gathers at the parsonage on Middle Street Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The program highlights Missions Council work aiding homeless and needy folk, including Ellis Island arrivals. Mrs Jennie Pratt assists newcomers with language and customs as AD women are invited to participate.
Notice to Bath Trust Company stockholders of Bath Maine of the annual meeting on the second Tuesday in December at 2 PM to elect a Board of Trustees and transact other lawful business. Signed R H Ba President.
Court records list executors administrators and guardians appointed December 8 1953 for estates in Bath and Topsham Maine. John Ewen Edwin Roge nien Philip H Oliver Bernice B Hosmer and others named in the probate notices.
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