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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1950

Page

5

Forty Years Ago in Bath Navy Walks and Theatre News

In Bath a Navy inspector traveled to Portsmouth for a medical exam before a 50 mile sanctioned walk. William Johnson sails to the Pacific on a steamer with Capt. Schofield. H. A. Chenoweth becomes Dreamland Theatre manager after H. A. Sivovlos retires. Capt. Blair from Bath sends Cuba postcards from Governor Cobb. mercury hits 102 during cockfighting season. The Deutscher Verein lists new member I. B. Robinson and S. W. Pierce. Musical and theatrical goings on include the Coliseum’s comic opera initial performance. The New Meadows ice recedes while the river opens to navigation. Bath auto drivers test ice on Merrymeeting Bay. Boxing matches headline with Bergin against Cote. Harry Washburn notes his Bay crossing feat. Unitarian Club in Augusta hears Rev. McDonald on Maine coast mission work.

Bath Chronicle Tales of Travel and Local Happenings 1910

Jan 27 1910 notes report Mr and Mrs John C Wright traveling to Cambridge Mass to visit Mrs Wrights brother Herman F Rollins for weeks Hon D Howard Spear starts a six week pleasure trip to New Orleans and the Pacific coast Roy Hall buys A A Percys driving mare Daisy Local items include a push for personal drinking cups in schools and a Bath Owl exhibit LB Swett shows a white owl from Woolwich Four Front street men report a bobcat sighting at Equasset The L A & W cars draw power from Deer Rips station Androscoggin ice damage at Cabot power house and brief notes on school certificates Bath firms Frank Totman and Tony Poli take jobs in Freeport St Marys church rings in new bell Leonard Marks lands a Carnegie Steel Co sales job An owl capture tale closes with Wright and Hanson bringing the bird to town Prof Henry Gannett born in Bath in 1846 becomes National Geographic Society president.

Bath Harbor News and Local Accidents Report

January 26 1910 injuries include D F McRae cutting his left palm and Michael Biggins losing a nail when iron dropped on his right big toe. The Bath company The Tourist and the Maid returned from Togus after a successful performance. Mayflower trial at Bath Iron Works completed with full power and satisfactory results. Walter S Glidden wins 25 in Colgate contest. Everett Ramsdell leaves schooner Henry O Barrett after blood poisoning. Nelson Harford loses end of middle finger at Bath Iron Works. Henry Larrabee engages in semi final in Augusta tonight.

D. F. McRae Michael Biggins U. S Mayflower Bath Iron Works Capt. Bartow Andrew Frederickson Nelson Harford

Memorial services and naval practice notes collide

Rev. George C. DeMott travels to New York for memorials to Rev. William R. Richards of the Brick Church. Prof. Wilmont D. Snow will lead Central Church next Sunday. Navy approves battleship based practice cruise to European waters with 600 midshipmen. Referee Leydon warns a hot game if McGrath plays for Biddeford against Bath at Alameda tomorrow.

George C. DeMott Central Congregational Church New York William R. Richards Richards Central Church DeMott Wilmont D. Snow Bowdoin College Naval Academy Department Indiana Iowa Massachusetts Olympia Chicago Hartford Leydon McGrath Biddeford Alameda Bath

Schooner Henry O. Barrett Sails to Load Coal at Newport News

The schooner Henry O. Barrett under Captain Dunton departed for Newport News today to load coal for Boston. The vessel has undergone extensive repairs at the Deering yard and is now described as nearly as new. Benjamin Frates left this morning for Portsmouth. He

Henry O. Barrett Dunton Newport News Boston Deering Yard

Patten Library trustees enlarge book committee in 1910

January 30 1910 trustees meet at Galen C Moses office to expand the book committee from seven to nine with Ernest F Kelley and Charles P Wetherbee elected. The current list includes George E Hughes Herbert E Cole Rey O W Fellows Dr L T Snipe Charles R Donnell Miss Victoria Manson Miss Annie Torrey Kelley and Wetherbee.

Patten Free Library Association Galen C. Moses Ernest F. Kelley Charles P. Wetherbee George E. Hughes Herbert E. Cole Rey O. W. Folsom L. T. Snipe Charles R. Donnell Vitoria Manson Annie

City Notes and Steamship Rivalry Stir Local Interest

Jan 31 1910 commentary on public figures and a local steamship dispute between Winter Harbor and Island Belle. It notes advertising efforts and a updated streetcar schedule changing final trips to 10.45 PM, with North and South End residents recalling the change.

Winter Harbor Independent Island Belle Eastern Steamship Co Wiscasset Boothbay Exrast St Ship Co

Her Own Business program aids Maine women in entrepreneurship

The Maine State Department of Labor and Industry offers the Her Own Business program to help women start home based ventures or services. Under Ida M. Bennett, the initiative mirrors New York’s successful model, focusing on evaluating viable products or community need driven services and includes a May clinic at the University of Maine to advise on startup steps. Governor Payne will appoint a statewide Women’s Council to advise and speak at the clinic. Bath clubs and traditions of crafts and food sales could pivot to profitable enterprises through this program.

Maine State Department of Labor and Industry Ida M. Bennett, Whitefield Division of Women and Child Labor Department of Labor and Industry Bennett William L. Bennett Metropolitan Insurance Co New York New York State Department of Commerce New York City Hotel Astor New York State University of Maine Payne Bath Little Daughter Sonny Dreamland

Last Bath Car Schedules Narrowed For South End Transit

Superintendent Fuller arranged to have the last South End car wait until 10 55 each night to meet the main line. A recent incident near Sagadahoc Square prompted Fuller to tighten controls to prevent a repeat.

Fuller Sagadahoc Square Front Street

Telephone etiquette classes for children outlined

The article describes a course titled telephone etiquette for kids. It covers speaking plainly taking messages accurately and calling the intended person. The aim is to teach courteous intelligent communication over the telephone.

Wyoming Dairy Firms Lead in Swiss Cheese Output

Wyoming ranks among the top cheese producers with Swiss style output around 1,250,000 pounds annually. local dairies contribute to the nation’s dairy industry, noting the state’s role in Swiss cheese production.

Wyoming

Siberian Temperatures Sink Below North Pole Readings

Record cold grips Siberia as temperatures plunge lower than Arctic benchmarks. Weather observers report extreme subzero readings across remote towns, prompting advisories on exposure and heating demands amid ongoing cold spell.

Siberia North Pole

Bath societies finalize plans for annual tea

The Bath societies schedule their annual tea at the Cosmopolitan club on February 14 to benefit Memorial hospital. Mrs. Arthur Burgess is general chairman with Mrs. Joseph Cyr in charge of tickets and several members handling tables and hosting duties. Tickets available from members or at the door.

Cosmopolitan Club Memorial Hospital Arthur Burgess Joseph Cyr Harold Freeman Carroll Davis Arthur King John Freeman Herbert Cavanaugh Ralph Dale James Lemont Emery Footer

Sweet Potatoes Featured In Pie Custard Cake And Cookies

The article highlights sweet potatoes as versatile ingredients for desserts and baked goods. It notes uses in pie custard cake and cookies as well as general feeding ideas for sweet potato based dishes.

Fateful milestones of 1900s era headline events

A survey of a turbulent era notes unemployment rising to 5.7 million by August, Harding calling a winter employment conference, and Germany’s treaty ratifications. It recalls disasters from the ZR-2 and Knickerbocker collapse to influenza, fires, and boom busts, with World Series twists and political upheavals.

Harding United States Senate Germany England U. S. Navy Benito Mussolini Italy Prince Hirohito Japan Washington New York Giants New York Yankees

Installation ceremony closes with Rainbow Song and reception

Janice Knight leads an installation ceremony where officers gather about the altar and sing the Rainbow song with organ accompaniment by Mrs. Merrill. A social hour in the banquet hall features assorted cakes and hot chocolate served by Eastern Star members, with Mrs. Merrill providing music for dancing.

Janice Knight Merrill Eastern Star Rose Rogers Edith Rich Doris Aikenhead Selina Small Catherine Leonard

School Health Council Meets at Morse High School

The School Health Council meets with Rolf and Arthur Bowker credited. The next session is scheduled for February 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Morse High School.

Rolf and Arthur Bowker Morse High School

Fossil fuels as heat and power sources in the earth

The text defines coal petroleum and natural gas as fossil fuels in the earths crust and names them as mankind s principal heat and power sources next to natural sunshine. It explains their energy constituents as hydrogen and carbon atoms.

Energy from Sun Drives Water Cycle Efficiency

Energy from the sun heats Earth's oceans and water surfaces with about 40 percent absorption. While most evaporated water energy is lost, theoretical recoverable energy could reach about 54 times global annual energy needs.

Earth

Be a Sea Horse Notable for Grasping Tail in Marine Life

The sea horse, a small oddly shaped fish, uniquely possesses a grasping tail. Its tiny size leads collectors to mount its head on a wood base as a chess man.

Nut Loaf as Main Dish Meat Alternate Source

Nuts provide high quality protein and vitamins and can form a main dish when combined with other ingredients such as a nut loaf. This prepares a meat alternative suitable for diverse meals and dietary needs.

Four Magna Carta Copies Known to Exist

The article notes four surviving Magna Carta documents: two held by the British Museum, one at Lincoln Cathedral, and one at Salisbury Cathedral.

British Museum Lincoln Cathedral Salisbury Cathedral

Timber density range noted for ironwood species

The article notes an ideal specific gravity for ironwood between 0.45 and 0.65, with Mahog likely referenced as a comparative example in density discussions.

Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Assets Statement

Woolwich, Maine reports assets as of December 31, 1949 showing cash in office and bank totaling 4,114.76 dollars and net cash assets of 4,114.76 dollars with premium notes subject to assessment at 7,455.00 dollars. Secretary Wilson Fallary signs the report.

Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Woolwich Maine Wilson Fallry

Paul McCole Visits Portland on Business

Paul McCole of 6 Dike Road was a business visitor in Portland, engaging with local firms during his trip.

Paul McCole Dike Road Portland

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times William N. Little Theth Iron Works Portsmouth N. H William Johnson Yester Capt. Schofield San Francisco Pacific Lucy Neff H. A. Chenoweth Dreamland Theatre H. A. Sivovlos Mr. Chenoweth C. A. Blair Cuban Cobb Cuba Mercury George T. Files Deutscher Verein I. B. Robinson S. W. Pierce M. A. Haggett Louise Ruth Whitney Walter Murtaugh William G. Esmond John Wilson W. F. Pond Gardiner Coliseum A. J. Burns E. P. Favor Richmond King Pepper Everett Neal New Meadows Steamboat Co New Meadows Howard's Point Maine Central Merrymeeting Bay Bowdoinham Jimmy Breen Lewiston Augusta Social and Athletic Association Tommy Bergin Arthur Cote Harry Washburn Bayside Alexander P. McDonald Bar Harbor Unitarian Club of Augusta Augusta House John C. Wright Cambridge Mass D. Howard Spear New Orleans Pacific Coast Roy Hall A. A. Percy Daisy Mr. Hall Morse High LB. Swett Carlton Center Street Times Equasset Deer Rips Androscoggin Cabot Council Chamber City Hall Frank D. Totman Tony Poli Freeport St. Mary's Church Navy Department Leonard Marks Carnegie Steel Co H. M. Wright William Hanson Swett Mr. Wright l Owl Owl Was A Fighter and Messrs Wright Hanson National Geographic Society of Cook Peary Henry Gannett Prof. Gannett Togus Walter S. Glidden, Esq Colgate & Co Ladies’ Home Journal Everett Ramsdell Deering Henry Larrabee Benjamin Frates Tighmorning Bath National Bank H. L. Stevens Prudential Life Insurance Co Riverton Keith's Suzette Cook-Peary Mittinneague Seattle Grays Harbor Tugboat Co William H. Smith Cudahy Daring Ryder Smith Muriel Staples Lani Sewall Camilla Sewall Virginia Payne Ruth Fox Anna Trott Belle Bacon Virginia Shaw Ruth Skillings Idella Altekamp Dorothy Higgins Helen Moses Mary Mussenden Helen Freeman Harriet Johnson Madelyn Desmond Lester Campbell G. A. Baker Phippsburg Irving Perry L. H. Owen Taft Moses Owen Mr. Owen E. W. Hyde Great Britain India C. A. Peaslee Frederick G. Payne Mae O'Brien Margaret Mulligan Gorham Gorham Normal School Gladys Haskell T. D. C. Club High Street Helen Robinson Irene Stearns Marion Philbrook Elzira Gross Ellen Corliss Jennie Colby Nat Norton Robert Haskell Earl Daley Lawrence Hinckley Wallace Ham Robert Leash Ion William C. Sproul John B. Roach Chester Pennsylvania Sproul U. S. S. Chester Dorothy Wallace Sproul Ayran C. V. Minott Frank H. Whalen Eagles Woolwich Women’s Bowling League Maples Oaks Elms Willows Arcade Berry Morrisette Hart Pomerleau Willows Brown Carter Oaks L. Purdy M. Cun Gham B. Gordon M. Reed Bath Societies William Ritt Central Press United States France Knickerbocker Theater Roma Hampton Herrin Ill Ross Ferguson Bavaria Adolf Hitler Erich Ludendorff National Socialists Hitler Spain Primo Rivera Camden S. C Ruhr Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Tokyo Yokohama Teapot Dome Bobby Franks Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Bryan Nikolai Lenin Nellie Tayloe Roas Miriam Ma) Ferguson Texas Coolidge Washington Senators Dayton Tenn John T. Scopes Clarence Darrow William Jennings Bryan Scope Missouri Illinois Ohio Belgium Poland Czechoslovakia Pittsburgh Pirates President Coolidge Benito Mussolini Nellie Tayloe Wm. Jennings Clarence Darrow Hyde Windlass Bowling League Giants Pirates Indians Dodgers Tigers Braves Red Sox Yankees W. Weston York W. Besaw Oo Marsh H Marsters G Allenwood T S. Robbins T Wethergton E Cahoon D. Hopkins E. Coombs F. Moore C. Dearborn W. Day L. Caton K. Murray E. Ramsay A Hopkins, Jr H. Comeau H. Safford O. Card R J. Jenkins E. Furber Weston, Jr Bea Magna Carta Sagadahoc Getton Henry Ronaldo Robert L Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asa C. Wyman Wilbur H. Wyman Daisy Phillips Charles E. Phillips Hannah A. Thomas Edward W. Bridgham Turner E. McCarty Walter P. McCarty Walter P McCarty Novella J. Trott Freeman A. Trott Alfred E. Trott Frank B. Walker Windsor Vermont Annie J. Walker Elton H. Cross Milton C. Trott Monroe Elmer Wilbur Sarah E. Wilbur Alexander MacDougall Marcella MacDougall Arthur J. Dunton John L. Tack John L. Jack Mildred Ballouchen Glencoe Ilinois Glenn Thompson Katherine S. Haggett Donald H. Specht Lawrence W. Specht Abbie Etta MacKinnon MacKinnon Mie Janay Horace Bach Spie Frances L. Allen John L. Jack Hegister
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