Bath News Chronicle 1918 Bath Updates and Local Happenings
Dec 10 1918 Bath notes report three lodgers at the police station seeking places to stay. Dusty Kroll lost to Lee Downey in a Boston bout. Bath shops announce launches and shipments, prices rise, and local events include dances, theatre, and a nursing memorial plan. Local crews, ships, and officials feature amid winter preparations and wartime drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusty Kroll
Fort Paldwin
Lee Downey
Commercial A. C
Boston
Snow and transport woes and a Maine seaplane flight
December 13 1918 reports a derailed trolley car on North street due to a snowplow clearing the line. A seaplane carrying the first letter ever transported by air in Maine left Holyoke for Rockland at 12 30 PM and may stop in this city tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Maine
Holyoke Wharf
Rockland
Morse High Principal King and Conway Take Record Duck Trip
On Mer rymeeting day December 16, 1918 Morse High Principal James P. King and John Conway hunted Saturday and returned with three canvasback ducks and one partridge. Last night the old North Street church was crowded to its full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. King
Morse High
John Conway
North Street
Bath resident Carl Dearborn seeks school board seat
Carl Dearborn of Bath, a 43 year old resident since 1917 and Morse High School graduate, announced his candidacy for the Hyde Windlass Co area school board. He cites hearing rumors about schools as poor and vows to hear facts directly from the source while supporting local causes. Dearborn has prior service on the hospital fair committee and the Hyde Windlass Recreation Association. Brewer has served on the school board for five years and was elected to fill an expired one year term before a full four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dearborn
Tle
Tyde Windlass Co
Morse High School
Wentworth Institute
Winter Street
Hospital Fair
Hyde Windlass Recreation Association
Brewer
Wiscasset Airport Plan Attracts Local Interest
The town plans to lease the new Wiscasset airport to an operator with receipts funding town costs and the venture expected to be self supporting. Selectman Dopyett said the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce expressed interest and offered assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Dopyett
Selectman
Old Campbell
Bath Area
Doris Allen Hosts Canasta Club Gathering
Mrs Doris Allen entertained her Canasta club Monday evening at her Middle Street home. Attendees included Mrs Evelyn Sweeney Mrs Edward Newell Mrs Gladys Thurston Mrs Shirley White Mrs Aoson Caton Mrs Edimund Gaudet and Mrs George Bietle. Allen won first prize Sweeney second and Caton third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Allen
Canasta Club
Middle Street
Evelyn Sweeney
Edward Newell
Gladys Thurston
Shirley White
Aosson Caton
Edimund Gaudet
George Bietle
Allen
Sweeney
Caton
Morse Defeats Rumford High 41-28 in Class L Showdown
Morse led 20-18 at halftime and held Rumford to two third-quarter points as Charlie King scored 15 for Morse. Vinnie King and Team members contributed key baskets while Rumford’s Becard hit a late corner shot to narrow the gap. Morse JV loss noted 47-35 to Rumford.
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Morse
Rumford High
Botrassa
Ouip
Charlie King
Hotos
Siro
Rumford
Brown
Gad Kang
Becard
Kone
Panthers
Bey
Stewart Bradway
Taparts
Dime
Agai
Rouleau
Costain
God Bradway
Boothbay Plant to Start February Production in Maine
Marmne Moulded Plates Co wins contract with Bethlehem Steel Ship Buildings Division to make plastic components for a nuclear powered destroyer. Earl Jeffery leads as president with Jay Brancey and Clarence Jeffery as officers. Production to begin in February with parts shipped from Boston and assembled in Boothbay Harbor. The plant aims to supply the Merchant Marine and other boat industries for three to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay
Tiarbor
New Maine
Maine Department of Economic Development
Shipbuildings
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Jetfrey
Boston
Jetres
Jefrey
Retiring County Officials List Names and Roles
Retiring county figures include Jude and Mrs Rubin, County Attorney George M. Carlton, Boyd I Bailey, David Klickstein, Mrs Gardiner R. Deering, County Commissioner, and several spouses. Also listed are Sheriff Loring D. Small, Commissioner Maison Wright, clerk of courts Esther J. Brown, register of probate Barbara T. Brewer, register of deeds Harriet C. Stevens, and other county staff names and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude
Rubin
George M. Carlton
Boyd I. Bailey
David Klickstein
Miunicipa Court
Gardiner R. Deering
Charles B. Dose
Poster M Pratt
Sherif
Loring D. Small
Maison Lm. Wright
Stover
Esther JL Brown
Barbara TL. Brewer
Harriet C. Stevens
Scott Morse
Maysnerd
Brown
John Criordell
Uunt
Rolpl Wright
John Tarbox
Opshiam
Renewal of Maine Operators License Expiration 1959
Motorists are urged to renew before their birthday in 1959 under Maine's new licensing system begun in 1958. Check current license expiration date and plan early renewal to avoid operating without a valid Maine license.
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Maine
Fragments Indicate Local Notices and Personal References
A garbled OCR fragment shows names, addresses, and scattered references to individuals and places. It includes likely mentions of Dorothy Thowipson, Minnie By, Pat Bardis, George Poulos, and Bath areas, with stray street and street-like cues and a December date line. The text is heavily distorted and contains numerous misspellings and corrupted phrases.
Federal Funds Aid Education Through National Defense Act
Federal funds to county advisory with final standards set by the State Department of Education for submission to Washington. The National Defense Education Act includes aid to science language and mathematics and to support projects in student fellowship. The article details programs impacting grade schools, teaching standards, and statewide education partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of
Washington
Lions Club Tour Highlights and Local Safety Efforts
A Lions Club visit covered community safety and civil defense topics at the National Control Center in Denver. Attendees discussed Pearky warding systems, emergency readiness, and open access for locals to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delon
Orpaniva Pinatte
Hartel Piottli
Loree
Batten
National Control Center
Denver
Enens
Probate Notices Fragmentary OCR From Local Paper
Fragmented text shows probate notices with garbled names and references. The legible items mention estate actions and assigns, with unclear dates or parties. readers are advised to consult the original notice for specifics and deadlines.
Unclear OCR fragment references Bath Cre and Brewer Revuster
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places including Bath, Brewer, and Pribater with scattered phrases. Contents are garbled with no coherent event or clear roles. No identifiable date, organization, or outcome present.
Extra-pay debate marks education committee meeting
Attendance included Duncan Farrell Mrs Faith Sherwood Catherine Huse Principals Moody Flint Raymond Farnham. Discussion covered extra-pay rates for overtime and various factors shaping pay for specialized duties. The committee considered a plan to interpret titles into paid roles and debated openness versus closed sessions with public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Farrell
Faith Sherwood
Catherine Huse
Moody Flint
Raymond Farnham
Davies
Lloyd Hooker
Iba
Judith Aver Returns Home For Holidays From University
Judith Aver daughter of Mr and Mrs Harding Aver 1404 Washington street arrived home Wednesday from the University of Mines to spend the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courol Roadronin
Pat Batrdis
Judith Aver
Mrs. Harding Aver
Washington Street
Probate Court Petition Notices in Bath Sapadahoe
An 1858 Bath Sapadahoe probate court archive lists notices for multiple estate accounts and actions. It names Helena King MeBrine, Carlotta Kep Prioe, Flora Grover, Katharine Booth, Ellen Ny, Eugene Phereau, and others as parties or witnesses in various accounts and hearings to be heard at the Bath Court of Probate on a Tuesday in January. The document records trustees and heirs and describes orders for final accounts, allowances, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sapadahoe
Jemoodoack
Priinklin Howe
Sore Ouhr
Eto
Attica
Helena King
Mebrine
WeeBree
Helena Maes Tadlan
Wfirteens
Isiis
Allowiance
Hs Jaek Paane
Flora
Grover Tate
Herbert Nino Neri
Carlotta
Rhiett Chavet
Wertherber
Atleas
Peetu FE Wether Ben See Botton
Tor
Katharine Bo
John Ro
Perth National Brak
Ellen Ny
Crevoer
Phereau
Fernedd
Portland Na- Hon
Vanonia
Thebeau
Dorothy
E Eleanor A
Harold Jo Rubin
Sapadahoe Probate Records Listing Guardians and Administrators
A rough register entry from Sapadahoe County lists Meyryse and others as administrators or guardians. It names Isa Stevens of Cleveland and White of Bath, with guardianship appointments and bond dates during 1958 including Dorothy A. Coffin and Lola Morr. Barbara L. Brewer signs as Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarhoura T. Brewer
Sapadahoe
Nereby
Stevens
Cleve
Carolyn
Xeeathix
Hida von
White
Bath
Nate Parton Arsenaut
Davod
Knedestern
Guardian
Lola
Topshany
Dorothy A. Coffin
Barbara L. Brewer
Register
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Portland
Maurice Reynolds
Porthind
Marshall Hareden Jr
Roberts
Texas
Propria
Looverty Theatre
Storev
Arcade
Nansie
Barretts Orchestra
Lewiston
the Glidys Klark Co
Bath Opera House
Lizzie Mount
King Street
C. A. Peaslocs
Mrs. Allen Trish
Assembly Hall
James Po King
King
Ruth Knight
Jenkins
Omar W. Folsom
Virginia
John R. Fox
Bowker
Phippsburg
Parker Flats
Grace Egggleston
Bath Tron Works
William Thistle
Labrador
Ated
Alil
Joseph Fy Me-Cole
Montreal
Winnegance
Miles Standish
Charles Craig
Standishes
Court Street
Plsmouth Colony
Henry M. Biggins
Bayard Hopkins
Newport News
American Woolen Co
Vassalboro
Kennebec
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New England
Topsham
James T. Morse
Eilson Toublette
Phippsdon
Gath Grain Co
Oliver Moses
New York
Walter Shaughnessy
Frances Moses
Lou Green
Roy Trask
Camp Upton
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N. Yo
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Winnepance
Read Nichols Co
Harry Cooke
Chester Shipbuilding Corporation
Chester
Percy & Small Yard
Columbine
Kelley, Spear Co
Emergency Fleet Corporation
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Capt. Crocker
Carter Wood Yard
Merrymeeting Bay
Hockomock Bay
Merry Meeting
Storegon Island
Brick Island
McLellan Iron Warehouse
Commercial Street
H. W. Howard
Wade & Fullerton
Nicholas J. Horan
St. Mary's
Cape Cod
Joseph Greenleaf
Gardiner Rogers
Naval Station
Boothbay Harbor
Clinton McFadden
Roscoe P. McFadden
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Sumner Sewall
Aviation Corps
France
Newman
Lieut. Sewall
America
Carrie Stewart
Bath Driving Club
Bath Rifle Association
Red Men’s Hall
Moose
Bath City Hospital
City Hospital
Annette Kellerman
Houdini
Arthur S. Bowker
United States Naval Reserves
Texas Steamship Co
Charles Clifford
A.W. Flint
Webber Pharmacy
Georgia FE. Preble
South
Zuth
Florida
William FE. Harriman
Hose Co. 1
Marshall Street House
Arthur Leo
Augusta House
Augusta
Evangelist Sanderson
Combination 4
Parker Morse
Winneganee
Alice Marks
Sarah Flaherty
Hazel McPherson
Mary Flaherty
Rupert TH. Baxter
Lydia Baxter
Currie Shaw
Ellen Newell
Miereta Moulton
Margaret Baker
Wonontfred Johnson
Arabelle Tord
Louise White
North End
K. Po Soule and Sen Co
Ebimerveney Leet Corporation
Mondhy
Elizabeth Gilbert
A. C. Lemont
K Co M. Sills
Jondon
Collee
Bath Ministecial Association
Wartter Street
Touse
Chiarlie Chaplin
Constance Talmadge
Winnepanee
Fred HW. Kimball
Priscilla Kimball
Horace Morse
Sasanoa Tribe of
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Crocker
Lily
Box Shop Dock
Lines Island
Carl Dearborn
Airnort
Rianford
Morse EV
Rianford Jvs
Bud Punakha
Kelley
Tate Bverns
Sprague
Bar King
Leyvard
McLaughlin
Avery
Farrell
Lanwlais
Rye
Rattheau
Watson
Jedard
Gallant
Bourassa
Prim
Sirois
Pais
Kiley
Retiring County
Dorothy Thowipson Eraduate Warse
Boston ‘City
Hopitil
Fred Tf
Phoaniwaon
Meadow Way
Frorce
Minnie
Tanya
Tefordone
Suvi
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Perth Sturt
Pat Asin
Canary Saver
Apie
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Fee
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Jefore
Ine Gardiner KO Deering
Notary PutgherSent
Setonen
Taiyttieniytes
Peer
Federal
Dade
Angie H
Lions Club Tours
Atagre
Peery Lie
Fudryik Naan
Corry Nasil
Mery Sega Steheler
LDN
Jane
Wendy
Pribater
Timnes
Robert Cummies
Terete Tren PS
Merritt Miteh- OW
Hooker
Cummings
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