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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1958
Page
7
Reading through Bath notes from December 1918, a Bath correctional official proposes restoring the ball and chain for some inmates while a 1500 ton coal barge arrives at the river mouth. Local business moves include Oscar Holway Co leasing Kimberll Bros. store, and Wetherbee leaving for Washington on Bath area business.
December 19 1918 Bath area reports 80 Penobscot Indians employed in local plants while shipbuilding booms loom in nearby towns. Navy planes depart Chatham after War Savings efforts as Bath hosts dances and drills. a city hospital nurse move and a local ferry upgrade accompany holiday bustle.
St. Louis High of Biddeford edged Morse Shipbuilders 58 to 55 in a tight game. Avery led Morse with 20 points while Garon, Daigle and Labonte fueled St. Louis scoring as they held a slim fourth quarter lead to win.
December 20 1918 Lieut (jg) W Emery Chase arrives with parents Mr and Mrs Walter F Chase after serving overseas. He is attached to the Bath built destroyer Philip which has completed two trips since launch and has made five overseas trips total including transport voyages with landings in France and a Paris visit plus Brest. Fire breaks out at 2 30 that afternoon in the dwelling of Mrs Clarence Burleigh above F Wilbur Browns store at 7 Crescent.
Harold V. Fielding Maine West district deputy grand exalted ruler conducted an official visitation and inspection of Lewiston Lodge of Elks Monday evening in Lewiston. Bath Lodge members in the inspection suite included Hugh S. MacDonald PLEB R of Bath Lodge, Edgar Hancox leading knight, Philip Oliver Esquire, Gerald Rioux Inn er Guard, Elwood Legard trustee, Donald Rimero P R, Edward N. Hartnett PoEt, Maurice Glidden, and Arthur Beetle. A further visitation is scheduled for January 10 at the focal lodge.
Renewal of your Maine operator's license will be required prior to your birthday in 1959. The new system of licensing began in 1958 and provided a license valid until birthday in 1959. Check your current Maine license for expiration date and renew early to avoid driving without a valid license.
Morse High overcame Biddeford High 41 to 26 in a fifth consecutive win. Morse led by Avery Legard and Dean as Biddeford without two key players faced strong Morse defense and consistent scoring through the fourth period.
Floyd I. Preble, a lieutenant in the militia, is described in a brittle OCR transcription as a commander and participant in a naval or industrial role, with reference to his family including two daughters and a son and to associates Nell McCite and Henry Prete Pott Isai.
A garbled OCR item presents fragmented phrases about a private matter or tentative actions. Readable elements include names or initials and scattered terms suggesting an inquiry or decision. No clear event or outcome emerges from the legible text.
A fragmented notice reports disposal and negotiation over the West Bath plant. The document names Uniden Carbide and Walter Woolworth Co as contractors for wood flour, with court and probate mentions and a December date in the Bath area.
Three groups continue discussions on the Board of Education proposal and planning board recommendations. The final report by Planning Consultant John T. Pinter will address city air and bury expenses with a fire protection priority plan. Bath members push for a flat rate fire service fee based on property valuation set by the state.
Shumway wins an election for a local service role amid holiday season activity. The contest featured community figures including Chubs and incoming contributors, with observers noting steady support and a focus on persistence in public service during the busy period.
Court notice to all interested parties about probate proceedings in Bath Saavadohoe County. Publish weekly for three weeks to entitle claims and appearances by those named, including John Ro Newell and Ellen Newell,Second and Fourth accounts, with dates and venues for next hearing and objections.
Viewer Register of Probate for Sagadahoc certifies appointments in the estate of Isabel ENS late of Coon town deceased. Carolyn J. Thornton named executrix on November 4 1957 and confirmed November 3 1958. John A. White named administrator with bond November 2 1958. Marion Arseneault of Bath named guardian. Pola Mork of Topsham named administratrix without bond December 28 1958. Barbara L Brewer Register 11-18-29.
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