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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
5
Reports from Bath recount thawed ice improving skating conditions, local church services and a Central church program. Community notes include a Portland schooner arrival, a Joseph Lebelle medical incident, and a party for 25 at James French’s West Bath home.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Morse High School basketball arranging a game with Biddeford High for tomorrow evening as part of state competition. Scattered lines mention local figures, shipyard names, and community church events, with no clear game outcome or date details.
December 13 1907 reports hint at a snowy season approaching as a powerful fleet sails northward. The schooner Frank B Stinson is seen at sea while the Kennebean Yacht Club hosts a dancing party with notable attendees Gaudreau and Holmes present.
Dec 14 1907 report notes Past Master John W Ballou of Polar Star lodge invited to install officers of Seaside lodge Boothbay Harbor next Friday. President William DeWitt of Bowdoin College returns from Europe after six months abroad. Mrs Hyde accompanied him. The 8th Hosie Company 5 oyster supper honored members. various city events and weather notes follow including shipwreck of Thomas W Lawson off Scilly Isles with 18 crew, drift ice on river, and sun timing changes. Lieut Alexander F H Yates to serve as chief engineer on Chester. Swastika club ladies entertained at New Meadows Inn with dancing.
Dec 15 1907 report notes the engine draft ling room crew and others at the game pole. B K Sharp and Tom Black are listed as forwards with Clarence Lindsey as halfback amid a notable performance.
The record lobster season in Maine nets $1 245 007 for one month, exceeding prior highs and signaling strong shellfish landings. Fisheries officials note overall landings near 25 346 362 pounds worth 1 705 580, with November totals showing declines in some categories compared to 1946.
France faces maritime work stoppages as trawlers are unable to set sail. The report lists residents including Mr and Mrs Clifton of Mdron and their children, Mrs Golden Mecheenia and daughter Eldie, and William Polk of Sundin, all connected to High Street households.
A damaged OCR segment names Mr and Mrs Homer Potter and their sons David and Billy from Washburn Street. The readable portion notes a family connection and residence but lacks full context or event details.
Community members attend memorials and services as long column notes births birthdays and hospital updates are reported. Individuals named include Mrs Amembly conductor Mrs White Mr Gardner Mrs Johnson and many locals with updates on illness travel and moving residences. Funeral services are listed with bearers and burial sites for Ernest Stewart Nathan Skelton Mrs Skelton and others in Richmond Maple and Evergreen cemeteries.
The nation has established a soil conservation system covering more than 900 million acres across the United States. The program aims to protect soil resources and promote sustainable farming practices nationwide.
Clarence P Bates of Sagadahoc County Maine mortgaged land to Jo in Lisbon. parcel description references Whitmore heirs and Enschede land. William Bates deceased. Justin M administrator. mortgage conditions broken as of November 20, 1947 in Lisbon Maine.
Probate records show administrations granted and inventories filed for Isaac E. Allen Bowdoin A P McFarland and Charles E Bowdoin heirs Winnie I Moore Woolwich estate filed by Samuel Moore executor A Haggett Bath Horace F Murray Jr and others guardianship for Daniel Williams noted with third account filed in Bath.
Woolwich Grange held a Wednesday meeting with a Christmas themed program led by Mrs. Re Christmas featuring readings and carols such as All Ye Faithful and Silent Night. Lemuel Stinson and Kenneth Chubbuck impressed with a dressing scene. Lemuel won a prize. Installation of officers by District G Cleveland Marriner occurs December 17. refreshments and a January 7 exchange with a 25 cent limit for members.
Dunlap Commandery members were reminded of the annual Christmas observance at the Masonic Temple at noon. They will join Knights Templar worldwide in the toast to the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment and other distinguished Masonic leaders. Members urged to be at the temple promptly for the noon observance.
Notice to Bath Trust Company stockholders of the annual meeting in Bath City to discuss business items and potential vacancies. The meeting is scheduled for two oclock in the afternoon with election of officers and related corporate actions.
Members of the Dromore 4-H Club outlined a program of demonstrations and club activities. Projects include bandages and dressings for Maine Cancer Society, home demonstration topics led by Miss Barton, and sewing and cooking sessions with dates set across the year.
A regional meeting featured Pe L Dunn scout executive and Willard M from the Bath area visiting. Miller Car Tigan of Boston attended as a guest, with other attendees noted in the brief.
Legal notice details probate of Owen J. Ledyard late of Bath, with will and petition for letters testamentary. Edith M. Cornish and Estelle F. Ledyard named executrix. hearing scheduled in Bath for January tenth. Public copy of order, account presentment, and related filings referenced.
Robert Metcalf and others receive 25 year pins at New England Baptist Boston event. Members vote to donate and plan a December gathering hosted by Ei Grange Richmond with a 6:30 start. A lecturer council and social program accompany the meeting with refreshments and community group participation.
A probate notice lists estates including William F. Tormsin late of The Batntrust Company and Eugene J Footer, with executors such as P. Footer and Barton Legree. It names administrators and confirms accounts for December 18 1925 and November 18 1925 in Bath County. The notice appears signed by John L. Jack, probate clerk, certifying proceedings and public record actions.
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