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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
5
Fortnightly Bath items recount the Kennebec stilling at Augusta and a mild winter hint from a Kennebec River sighting. Community notes cover yacht club nominees, Bath Opera House vaudeville by Ten Vassar Girls, school supply cost rises, local visits, and civic club events with officers elected and public notices.
In December 1916 Bath items report a king of the bay skulling around Lynde's Island finding only whistlers and two birds. Morse High students Attaya and Reed design logos for the school log with Attaya praised for crayon art and Reed, a Woolwich freshman, rising in drawing. Moulton of the Cash Market makes a summer kraut product sold to Farmington and Portland, while George A. Gove visits Bath from Waterville, recalling earlier outfits and a Bath livery wagon.
Dec 14 1916 Bath city items report Jo seph Bolduc and Miss Delia Couture at Bath City hospital both improving. Cumberland County Audubon Society elected Dr Audubon Fogg president with Mrs Fogg a relative of Dr Milton Barry. Bath roads slow coal deliveries and a river wildlife update covers ducks sheldrake and local Christmas events.
December 17, 1916 bath suffers one of its worst storms in 25 years with heavy snow and fierce winds. Drifts near High Street minister’s home reach door tops, crippling local transit. Y M C A basketball team defeats Valmont club of Westbrook for a second win, signaling a strong season.
December 18 1916 report lists nine vessels launched by Bath Iron Works in the Bath district over the past year. Locals return from Boston and Tufts Dental College while others start new jobs. Bath residents join a snowshoe trip, postal rushes and a smelt colony on Whiskeay Creek begin ice camps. Weather delays mail, fishing is good on Lake Nequasset, and a Bath Trust Co employee rides a drift. Community events include a gold past high priest jewel for Rev D L Wilson, travel to Somerville, and local family visits.
Mrs. Carrie Jacobs and Mrs. Gow host relatives and plan a retirement with Mrs. Robinson in their home. John Fitzgerald returns from the University of Maine law school for holiday recess. Helen Hariden and Margaret Conley return home from Gorham Normal school for Christmas.
The Ewe Too club sponsored by the First Baptist Church Men’s Bible Class held its second gathering Saturday evening in the church vestry with about 40 attendees. Harold Carter presided, Rev. Vaughn Overman spoke as guest, and Percy Low, Robert Metcalf, and Ralph Blakeney led quizzes, debates, and songs.
Wives of Rotarians attended the Rotary club Christmas luncheon at the Central Congregational church parish house Tuesday noon. Morse High School Glee club directed by Austin Miller performed songs and led carol singing. Gifts were brought for Augusta State hospital and visitors Foster Treworgy of Brunswick and David Dickson Jr of Berwin Pa attended. The next meeting is planned for January 8 with two holiday omissions.
Elizabeth Brewster a 73 year old invalid was carried to safety from her burning bungalow on the Thomas Point road Brunswick by disabled veteran Eugene Metcalf who boards with her The fire likely started from defective wiring and caused more than 1000 dollars damage Deputy Fire Chief George Gamache said Brewster formerly lived in Bath and is confined to a wheelchair
Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella will serve a public bean supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Tickets available from committee members Mrs. Viola Davis Mrs. Clara Sonia Mrs. Betty Holland Mrs. Dela Moody Miss Helen Moses Miss Elizabeth Dunton Mrs Sophie McPherson and Mrs. Mary Katula.
Stop The Show in Waco reports Sheriff C C Maxey ordered a drive in film interrupted for content deemed inappropriate. He claimed no local censor board exists but insisted only material suitable for children should be shown, and the film was halted immediately.
Probate court records list wills filed and administrators appointed across multiple Maine estates. Names include Arthur W Jackson, Clevland P Holbrook, Paul M Olm, Carrie F Cutting, Alton L Wright, Jennie F Hartwell, Dorothy N Haemer, Arthur E Morse, James L Morse, Harry C Skinner, Thelma A Cornish, Maurice Skillin, Donald Munsey, William F Anderson, James H Whitmore, Thelma Lamb, Herbert Mansir, Everson C Stinson, Carlos Purington, Normena MacKinnon, and others with guardianships and accounts filed or approved. Public administrator Lynn Bussey named. numerous executors and administratrices listed without bond where indicated.
The First National Bank of Bath Maine will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the Rankine Rooms on Tuesday January 8 1957 at two oclock in the afternoon to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting. Daniel Williams cashier.
For a richly browned crust brush the top with an egg yolk diluted with water. Use one teaspoon of water to create a glaze that seals the crust and adds a glossy finish.
Ten members of West Virginia’s freshman football squad weigh at least 225 pounds, underscoring the team’s size in early-season evaluations. The roster highlights a group of linemen and big backs shaping depth for the program.
Bath Maine December 6 1956 notice to stockholders that the annual meeting will be held on January 8 1957 at two o'clock in the afternoon in the Banking Rooms Bath Maine for election of a Board of Trustees and other business. R H Baxter president.
Ray Bishop led Morse High with 37 points as the Shipbuilders defeated Stephens High 62 to 51 at Rumford Court. Morse bounced back from a 29 26 halftime deficit by dominating the third quarter, securing rebounding edge led by Bruce Weybrant and Fred Brown.
Raymond Wallace of Richmond and Bath residents face conservator and administrator bonds. A distribution petition is granted for late Bath estate. Sailors and guardians present licenses to sell Bath real estate including Ada Perry of Phippsburg with Doris Pierce as guardian.
Mr and Mrs George Handler arrive Saturday to stay with Mrs Handlers parents Mr and Mrs George Smart at 76 Richardson Street before moving to New York City. He recent discharge from the U S Air Force on December 5 and toured Mexico Carlsbad Caverns Washington DC en route home. Metropolitan Life Insurance staff from Bath attend annual Christmas party at Graymore Hotel in Portland with social hour dinner and dance planned.
Court orders notice to interested parties in the estates of Mary E Boardman Vincent C Nichols Eleanor A Nichols Arthur Panagu Alvah C Reynolds and Esley M Totman. Hearings set for January next at Bath Probate Court with letters testamentary without bond proposed for Harry W Totman. Harold J Rubin presiding. Lillian H Heal, Register.
Lillian H Heal Register notes executors administrators conservators and guardians appointed in estate matters. Ralph R Dunton George Town deceased Carrie M Dunton named administratrix November 13 1956 and bonded December 4 1984. John Stewart Bath deceased Donald A Stewart appointed RAMS ERBROE December 1956 without bond. Emma B Sharples Tops ham deceased Lloyd K Sharples appointed executor December 4 1956 bonded that day. Chester A Staples Tops ham deceased Sara Mae Mac Manus appointed frecatrix December 5 1956. Harold J Rubin and others listed.
Students Nancy Robertson of Keene New Hampshire and Wayne Lane of Concord New Hampshire join the Wiscasset High School Freshman class. Barton Stephen Lewis and Stuart Benner of Wiscasset also noted with local families J William Schulze and Dorothy Sebele visiting Ithaca New York.
Joseph Fournier of 46 Bath Street is a surgical patient at Togus Veterans Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gasper of Surry were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Delen Bonsey of 15 Central Avenue. ESSA Edward Wilson USN has arrived from Key West Florida to spend Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Wilson on Bedford Road. he will return to Florida on Dec. 31.
A U S Fish and Wildlife official reports crows are relocating from valley farmland into Albuquerque residential areas. The birds adapt quickly and now feed in clipped hedges and patios, signaling a shift in crow behavior within the city.
A summary of court notices from Sagadahoc County Probate Court listing matters before the December session. It names executors guardians and administrators including Emery Beane Bertha M Holbrook and Ruby E Stinson. It covers first and final accounts petitions for administration licenses to sell real estate and guardianship actions with dates for hearings in Bath.
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