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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
4
Forty years ago in Bath summarizes the Bath Daily Times items from January 28 1913 including Maine auto show moving to City Hall auditorium February 17 to 22, plus local society notes, meetings, births, deaths, shipyard activity, weather, and community events.
The weather forecast for Bath proved inaccurate with unexpected snowfall last night and today. Local chauffeurs call for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to manage car movement amid the snowy conditions.
A. J. Dunton tours Portland on business as Bath eyes a fast polo clash Saturday night with the swiftest team available in this section, Fahey leading the crack play.
Lewiston will field a center for the visitors and rushers as Bath attempts to counter the out of town quintet. The game starts at nine o'clock with roller skating before and after.
January 31 1913 report from Bath Bath City hospital expects receipts 300 to 400 dollars including candy rate proceeds and it is anticipated all outstanding bills of the Indoor Circus will be paid this week. The Palace of Bath Board of Trade meets in the council room to hear the committee report on drafting a city government by commission charter.
The schooner City of Georgetown, built by the late William Rogers and 11 years old, sank after a collision with the German steamer Prinz Oskar. The Five Fathom Bank lightship’s bright light is blamed for concealing the ships. A large Bath crowd received invitations amid the incident.
A large class of candidates will take the civil service examination on February 3, 1913. The announcement highlights the competition and the potential careers open to successful test takers.
Kelley’s New & Used Parts on North Street Ext Bath advertises a wide stock for car parts and maintenance. The notice promotes shopping for car needs at the local shop.
Mrs George Barker and Mrs Omar King host the Wesley church Woman's Society for Christian Service meeting with devotions by Miss Nan Brown. Plans for a luncheon fundraiser and Valentine secret pals were discussed. Guest speaker Velma Moore of Maine CSF may visit in May. A war reading notes weapons costs and Achilles as a costly prize.
The article recommends tightly woven fabrics for slip covers to protect against dust keep a firm shape and endure wear. It notes that dense weaves resist dust intrusion hold form over time and resist pilling for long use.
The Maine Senate establishes strict cutoff dates for private and public bills and resolves. After February 5 1953 no private or special legislation will be received after 1 PM and after February 12 1953 no other bills or resolves unless unanimously approved. Bills filed with the Director of Legislative Research will be reported weekly starting February 24 until all are processed.
A fragmented notice lists fees for Hyde Windlass and Bath Iron Works female employees at $15.00, all other men $50.00 (cash) or $60.00 with terms, all other women $25.00 or $30 with terms, junior and social memberships, and regular green fees $2.00 per day.
Winneyance Auxiliary schedules a Thursday 2 PM gathering at Mrs. Marion Mac Donald’s home. Inner Wheel shifts to a 1 PM covered dish luncheon Thursday at 191 Center Street, moving from Mrs. John Parker’s residence. Kateon Auxiliary plans a Friday evening meeting at the G A R hall with officers asked to wear white for Charlotte Barker’s funeral tribute.
Mrs. Wallace Ham, chairwoman of knitting for the Red Cross, announces a yarn box placed in Steeves market for donations to make bonies for men at Togus.
The Canary Island community on Gomera uses a distinctive whistle language to communicate across deep valleys, a practice highlighted by the National Geographic Society.
Frank M. Bruiser Kinard, assistant football coach at Mississippi, joined the coaching staff in January 1948, a decade after his final Ole Miss playing game.
Probate notices list multiple estates in Sagadahoc County Bath Maine including Iph Bernhardt Meister George E et al Della E Coggeshall Richard D Walker and others. Executors and guardians named with petitions for probate letters testamentary without bond and schedules of appointments and filings. Judgments set for first February session and dates of notices and bond terms referenced.
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