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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1954

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath Inter Club Tourney Set

Jan 27 1914 Bath notes report a Colonial club delegation to Auburn for the Inter-Club Tournament second event, with members listed for billiards pool duplicate whist bid whist cribbage and more. Also covered are ship lumber deliveries, church improvements, school events, social gatherings, and local trades.

Colonial Ae Aoe Auburn Bath Waseca Club Colonial Club Lieut R. C. Grady U.S. N F. W. Humphreys Pool Charles R. Farnham John H. Hyde

Ice cutting plans loom for Kennebec Steamship divison

On January 28 1914 M A Haraden traveled to Gardiner to arrange ice cutting for the Kennebec division of the East 7 Steamship Corporation for the coming season needing about 500 to rounded to the nearest hundred. A Portland job seeker who had struggled for weeks found work locally. Bath reports few available workers. Bath officials say no rum shops or poker joints operate there though some day activity exists. Master William Lincoln Jack held a small birthday gathering from 4 to 6 PM with Irene Merry among those present.

M. A. Haraden Gardiner Kennebec East 7 Steamship Corporation Portland Bath William Lincoln Jack Irene Merry

Bath Iron Works lays keel for America's Cup defender

The Bath Iron Works begins keel casting for a defender yacht under designer George Owen to challenge Lipton in the America's Cup race. The keel requires seventy five tons of pig iron and the casting proceeds without spectators in the weathered yacht shed.

Douglas Oregon Washington George Owen Nee Bath Iron Works Lipton Owen

Coal Vein Found at Rockledge Cliff Popham

Mr and Mrs George E Lovejoy new Rockledge proprietors and Bath contractor Daniel Bishop announce a promising discovery of a coal vein in the rock above the Rockledge at Popham while moving old hotel buildings for new construction.

Popham George E. Lovejoy Daniel Bishop Bath Mrs. Lovejoy

Sunday School Talk by Returned WWII Veteran John Stickney

John Stickney, USA, recently back from three years in Japan, spoke to Winter Street Congregational Church youth Sunday morning. He shared colored slides, souvenirs, and coin money from his service era, recalling Morse High School graduation before enlistment.

John Stickney Japan Winter Street Congregational Church Stickney Elva Stickney Fitts Street Mr. Stickney Morse High School

Woolwich Club Event at Days Ferry Clubhouse

Woolwich of the Days Ferry Community club meets Saturday at the clubhouse with a game period and refreshments. Woolwich P T A holds its monthly meeting on Feb 15 at the Nequasset Central School at 7 30.

Ferry Community Club Woolwich P.T.A Central Schop Nequasset

Unusual List of Candidates for Bath School Board

The Bath candidates include C Lloyd Hooker seeking a four year term and background on education, public service, and community roles. Hooker, 47, has served on the board previously and says he supports careful consideration of costs and education quality while owning property.

C. Lloyd Hooker Middle Street Bath Mr. Hooker Colby College Kappa Phi Kappa Sons of Veterans Letter Carriers Association PTA Board of Education Hooker

Bath men vie for one year Board of Education term

John W. Coombs 31 of 51 Oliver Street announces his Bath candidacy with banking and public service background. Ralph W. Brewer 44 of 19 Snow Park emphasizes school quality and tax balance. Donald T. Page 36 of 204 Washington Street leads with three children and Scout involvement.

John W. Coombs Oliver Street Board of Education Bath Mr. Coombs Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston Brown University USAAF Graduate School of Banking Rutgers University Coombs Bath Trust Company Wesley Church American Red Cross Public Health Nursing Association Boy Scouts Maine National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Old Folks Home Ralph W. Brewer Snow Park Brewer Wakefield Mass Wakefield High School Lincoln Academy Maine Central Institute Bath Iron Works Colonial Club BIW Foremen's Club Donald T. Page Washington Street Mr. Page Advisory Council DeMolay Solar Lodge No. 14 Fane A.M Montgomery and St. Bernard Boy Scout Proram Rainbow Irls

Morse Rallies to Beat Edward Little 52-48 in Maine Tilt

Morse High School’s Shipbuilders erased an 18-9 second-quarter deficit to defeat Edward Little 52-48 at the Lewiston Armory in Western Maine tourney action. Led by Johnny Trafton and Arsenault, Morse used relentless full-court pressure and timely shooting to surge ahead 27-24 at halftime and hold on for the victory.

Morse High Edward Little Morse High School Western Maine Edward Little High Auburn Lewiston Armory Gene Hunter Morse Huntermen Labbe Penny Woodard Johnny Trafton John Eddie Bruce Packard Ray Estes Estes Joe Chick” Marchetti Bobby Arsenault Paul McCourt Marchetti Johnny Traf Ton Shi Nault Woodard Arsenault Nelson Thaxter Trafton McCourt Little Bob Billington Berlin N. H Westbrook J. Marchetti T. Trafton Q McCourt J. Trafton Billington Ape Packard Simard Nélson Fc Boothby, c Pareer See Dufresne

Candidate Reaffirms Principles to Parents and Taxpayers

The candidate says they have met with parents and taxpayers, stressing that they share their principles. They emphasize accountability and a commitment to serving the community, aligning with the concerns of families and local taxpayers.

Coldest Feb 1 in years grips coastal Maine

The article notes temperatures across the state dipping to 16 below in Woolwich and 20 below at Brunswick Naval Air Base. Bath Hyde Park residents logged 15 below, Arrowsic eight below, and Bath Iron Works five below. A light snow from Saturday adds to the frozen ground as another storm looms, while pundits call Feb 1 the coldest day of the winter in decades.

Brunswick Naval Air Base Woolwich Arrowsie Bath Hyde Park

Kennebec River Power Squadron Holds Diploma Ceremony

The Kennebec River Power Squadron met Saturday evening at the South End PTA hall with 84 members present. Diplomas were awarded to all who completed the pilot course, followed by an impressive ceremony.

Kennebec River Power Squadron South End P. T. A. Hal

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