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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
10
Bath Daily Times recalls festive activities and local happenings on December 23 1919 including Christmas Eve carol service plans at the church, fishing plant updates, boxing bouts, post office rush, societal salons and theater offerings. It notes community efforts by Ensign O'Brien Salvation Army and Maine Fisheries Corpora tion projects, plus local skating and driving club activities.
Bath and Maine figures share a chaotic update with items on William Wade’s New York post at Macatazuma Copper Co and Elisha Varney’s gold fountain pen honor. Texas Steamship gains, ship orders, tugs Guardian and Keystone depart Bath, and local charity funds total about $300 for Salvation Army and Red Cross relief.
Crosby Navigation plans stern post on four masted schooner in Richmond yard. A hay load capsized on Center street hill. a passerby earned $2 for two hours helping to re rack the load. Vaudeville three act bill Harmony in a Chinese Laundry at the Opera House. A Dike portrait to be hung in the new North End primary school. dedication expected. Levi Williams of Augusta toured Ocean Point. Ocean Point service to start early. Harmonic orchestra dance winners named George McLean and Mary Belanger. Grace Church Men’s Club New Year’s Eve party prep. over 150 invites issued. Sagadahoc Ferry service Sunday program features Miss Josephine Johnson and church youth recitals. Bath post office adds a fast new cancelling machine. Kennebec River aims to see more tugs until a permanent towboat is secured.
Morse High School Shipbuilders overcome a slow start at Biddeford to defeat St. Louis Eagles 69 to 48. McLaughlin led with 20 points, Legard 19, King 16, as Morse’ three players reach double figures and reserve players contribute in a balanced 77-2 spread.
Morse High Shipbuilders fell 39 35 at Rockland Community Building as the Lime City Tigers guided by Floyd Montgomery and Tony McLaughlin prevailed. Rockland improves to 6 1 while Morse drops to 4 2 in a low scoring defensive tilt amid shooting miscues by both sides.
Miss Margaret Cummings works on a game schedule with one game set for the 24th and hopes for another ahead of that. The New Jerusalem church Ladies’ Aid plans a supper tomorrow at 887 Middle Street hosted by Rev. Paul Dresser, pastor, recently back from YMCA French army work. The Payne residence ties to the church’s history, and the Kennebec at Richmond freezes with about 12 inches of ice affecting winter traffic to Dresden. The American Legion hall is mentioned in passing.
A proposed new road south of the area would intersect Route 1 at several points. Poor soil conditions could raise costs by a million dollars or more. A one way use of Route 1 and other schemes were rejected due to land costs, impact on existing businesses, and design flaws. The project could total about 5.32 million dollars plus 220 thousand for urban rebuild, with federal and state funding to cover costs.
Maj. Gen. Heywood says the Bath armory renovations will align with federal standards and expand training. A 47 foot north extension near Bath Junior High adds about 110 feet of space, remodeling the exterior while keeping the drill floor. Heating shifts from coal to oil, and temporary HQ will be at Brunswick during a six month project starting April with hope for post summer return.
The plan outlines updates to events and to modernize the battery's training program while keeping the current drill floor basketball facilities unchanged and without adding bleachers.
The storm dumped about ten inches near Pleasant and Harwood streets in the North end. Police reported no damage to businesses, while City Manager Stanley W. Judkins urged motorists to avoid driving to aid snow removal. By early afternoon most streets were fair with drifting in outlying areas due to strong winds.
A boy was injured Saturday when a tombstone fractured his thigh in a cemetery. Ryan J. Mace of North Street Court found him near unconsciousness from exposure and alerted police. The boy was taken to Memorial Hospital after surgery in good condition. Chief Robert E. Wagner credited Mace with helping save the boy’s life.
The Hospital League holds a combined dinner dance at the State Armory with tickets sold in advance only. Dinner at 8 pm, dancing 9 to 1 with Cleveland Page's orchestra from Damariscotta. New Year noise makers at midnight. proceeds go to Bath Memorial hospital.
In Bath Sagadahoc County a December 1959 probate session listed matters before Judge Harold J Rubin with multiple estates—Evelyn M Crocker named executrix for Francis J Coughran. Phyllis M Young considered administratrix. and trustees First Portland National Bank and John R Newell tied to several accounts. Notices to interested parties published in Bath Independent for January hearing.
Barbara J L Brewer Register of Probate records appointed executors administrators guardians and agents for several estates in Sagadahoc County. Annie Akeffe Administratrix November 23 1959 Christine C Summerton Guardian November 28 1959 Horatio L Baker decedent Arrowsic Merchants National Bank of Boston Executor December 1 1959 Carl M P Larrabee Agent in Maine Albert L Bonney Guardian December 1 1959.
The Advent Christian church on Middle street hosted its annual Christmas program Sunday evening with songs readings and a Nativity scene. Walter Alexander directed the pantomime and accompanied the prelude Silent Night with Mrs Amy Stebbins on organ.
Patients at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital enjoy a giant spruce tree on the grounds lit for the 13th year. Ed ward J. McMann funded the lights with help from the local fire department. Fred Pecci scaled the tree with over 100 lights assisted by Wesley Simpson and Willard McCabe. Children at the hospital said the tree resembles the president’s. A Maine shipboard spruce once linked to President Eisenhower's goodwill tour was spotlighted nearby.
Mr and Mrs Bernard L Plum mer of High street were Christmas dinner guests of her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dana Jew ett of 65 High street.
Barbara L Brewer Register of Probate Sagadahoc issues estates notices listing George A Alterton late Bowdoinham as deceased with Orville Ranger named Administrator December 8 1959 who qualified by bond. Flossie B De Metre Bath and Elizabeth Hyman appointed Guardian December 8 1959 and qualified.
Notice of Probate Court actions held in Bath Sagadahoc County with petitions for administrator executor and trustees among multiple deceased residents including Cresby Pinkham Smiley Stevens Webber Hill McHeffey and Stodder. Hearing set for January at ten o clock in the forenoon with objections welcomed.
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