Steamboating on the Kennebec Creedmoor’s Bath to Popham Route
The 27th Kennebec river steamboats picture story traces the Creedmoor the first regular Bath to Popham steamer. Operated by Orville Oliver and Samuel Hinckley the tiny vessel carried about a dozen passengers and spurred river traffic and resort growth at Popham Beach before being reassigned after 1878.
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Kennebec River
Independent
Bath
Popham
Creedmoor
Orville Oliver
Samuel P. Hinckley
Rshares
Bath- Popham
Ham Beach
Westport
Upper Landing
Lillian Dunton-Bell
Bath-to- Popham
David Crockett
Addition To Hyde Memorial Hospital Approved
The Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults approved an addition to Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital in Bath to expand the adult program. A federal grant from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation funds a rural work evaluation and rehabilitation project planned with Thayer Hospital in Waterville to provide medical and vocational services in Maine.
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Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
Bath
Pine Tree Society For
Ann Augusta
James S. Coles
Pine Tree Society
Federal Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Gray H. Curtis
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Education
Maine
Thayer Hospital
Waterville
Jon Lund
Will Take Appeal In The Burbank Murder Case
Sagadahoc county jurors return a guilty of manslaughter verdict after six months of waiting in the death of a newborn. Justice Delahanty imposes four to eight years in the women’s reformatory in Skowhegan and defense counsel plans an appeal with transcripts due by April 1 and an extended bill of exceptions by May 1.
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Fredith J. Burbank
Sagadahoc County
Thomas E. Delahanty
Women's Reformatory
Skowhegan
Harold J. Rubin
Delahanty
Fredith
Woolwich
Augusta
Rubin
State Hospital
Thomaston
Justice Delahanty
Popham Beach Unearths Old Serving Mallet Relic
A driftwood piece found at Popham Beach by Norma Hathorne is identified as a historic serving mallet once used to bind tarred marlin on ships rigging. John Sampson of The Times confirms the artifact’s old design, with Charles Blaisdell noting its primitive oak construction and purpose in protecting lines from water and chafing.
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Popham Beach
Norma Hathorne
Charles Blaisdell
Blaisdell
Two Men Hurt In Collision On Route 1 Woolwich
Two men were hospitalized after a two car head-on crash on Route 1 in Woolwich Friday morning. T Clarence Roy 27 of Wiscasset and the driver of the second car 5 of South Portland were taken to Memorial Hospital for observation and possible injuries. The Harris car left the road and the left front damage was valued at $700.
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Memorial Hospital
Woolwich
T. Clarence Roy
Wiscasset
South Portland
S Memorial Hospital
Roy
William Boyland
Harris
Meet The Candidates Night Sees Tax Hikes Debate in Bath
About 20 attendees hear 10 Bath candidates discuss tax increases to fund services and a proposed auditorium gym. Several favor lineholding while others warn taxes will rise. polls on revaluation show mixed views with calls for a full time tax assessor and referendum on major projects.
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Greater
Robert Wagner
Ward
Edward J. Lee
Paul Marchant
Donald F. Perry
March
Jesse Allen
Fred Dwyer
Wagner
Lee
Arthur Hutchins
Planning Board
Marchant
Carl Dearborn
Board of Education
Earl Wade
Morse High
Perry
Finlay
Bath
Nolan
Allen
Dwyer
Lew Colby
Times
the Times
Matthow Doak
Probable Cause Found Against Richmond Man
Probable cause was found in municipal court against Guy E. Darker of Richmond on a charge of obtaining $10,000 from two residents under false pretenses. Darker, with a history of frauds, was bound over to the Sagadahoc County Superior Court for the June term after waiving a hearing. Bail was raised to $10,000.
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Guy E. Darker
Richmond
Darker
Sagadahoc County
Gardiner R. Deering
Milliken
New York
Seven Divorces Granted At Sagadahoc Superior Court
Friday night closing of the January term yielded seven divorce decrees. Justice Thomas E. Delahanty of Lewiston signed the orders dissolving marriages including John D. Rockefeller and Sally Ann Rockefeller of Bath Phyllis DiMascio and Joseph DiMascio of Bath and Jean E. Johnson and Kennard I. Johnson of Bath.
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Sagadahoc
Break-ins Probe at Two Local Businesses in Bath
Bath police investigated weekend break ins at two local establishments with nearly 50 dollars stolen. Early Sunday a door at the Oakhurst Dairy plant was found broken and a cash box containing about 45 dollars was broken into.
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Bath
Oakhurst
Woolwich Selectmen to Seek Reelection in March Town Vote
Woolwich's three Board of Selectmen announced Tuesday night they will run again in the annual town election on March 13. First Selectman Tarry Schulten, Second Selectman Harold B Leeman, and Third Selectman Lawrence R Edwards cited experience and ongoing efforts to improve town finances, growth, and services as reasons for seeking another term.
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Woolwich
Board of Selectmen
First Selectman
Tarry Schulten
Second Selectman
Harold B Leeman
Third Selectman
Lawrence R. Edwards
Schulten
Bath Area
Bath Rotary Club
Leeman
Swift & Company
Rockland
Sam Prawer & Company
Bath
Edwards
Larry
Icy Center Street hill spawns multi-car crashes in Bath
A rain slicked ice covered Center Street hill led to a string of crashes about 6:30 AM. Vehicles driven by Napoleon Guerette and Laurence Boardman caused extensive damage to John Hart’s car and Hurhurst Dairy building, with six more cars involved. Stephen Crosby slipped but was revived and continued to work at the post office.
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Center Street Hill
Bath
John Hart
Union Street
Oakinrst Dairy
Napoleon Guercette
Laurence J. Boardman
Guerette
Oakhurst
Guercette
Boardman
Hart
Middle Street
Center Street
Stephen J Crosby
Frank S. Saunders Retires After Nearly 42 Years With CMP
Frank S. Saunders of Bath retires from Central Maine Power Co. after nearly 42 years of service. A 100-person farewell at the Topsham Grange Hall featured a gift, guest book, dancing, and remarks by CMP officials. Saunders, born January 13, 1894 in Boston, began with CMP in 1917 and held multiple line roles before ending as a meterman in Brunswick. He and wife Margaret reside at 197 Center Street. they have a daughter, Mrs Gerard Brassard of Bath.
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Central Maine Power Co
Frank Saunders
Bath
Right
Topsham Grange Hall
John Dodge
Saunders
Luton Jackson
Brunswick
Central Maine
Electroiic
U.S. Navy
Frank S. Saunders
Laton Jackson
R. G. Kennison
Central Division
John H. Barnard
George Brann
Paul Johnson
Elmore Wood
Augusta
Malcolm Howard
Waterville
Boston
California
Maine
Richmond Telephone Exchange
Frank
Moline
People’s Power Co
CMP
Morse High
Masonic Lodge
Margaret
Center Street
Gerard L. Brassard
Only 39 New Voters Register For Upcoming Municipal Election
Bath voters face a low turnout as the Board of Registration reports 39 new registrants by Monday evening. The breakdown shows 19 Republicans, 12 Democrats, and 8 unaffiliated. Total registrations reach 4,895 with 200 removals from last summer’s canvass. Ward totals and party figures pending final tallies.
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Board of Registration
Ada M. Purington
Purington
Bridge Fender Sinks On Draw Span
The fender torn from Carlton bridge last Friday evening was found sunk in the middle of the span. U S Coast Guard units notified and to place a buoy on the submerged section to prevent ship collisions. The coal boat Berwindale is expected Thursday.
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Carlton Bridge
U. S. Coast Guard
Berwindale
Power failure darkens High Street area overnight
A power outage left much of High Street between Leeman Highway and Pine Street in darkness last night and nearby side streets were affected. Central Maine Power Co. stated repair crews worked in near zero temperature, with service restored by Monday morning.
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High Street
Leeman Highway
Pine Street
Central Maine Power Co
Americans Tell And Tell About Rebuilt Generators
A local ad claims rebuilt generators and fuel pumps will save customers money and reduce headaches. The message invites readers to call despite being out of the way, emphasizing practical value and insistence.
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By Jane W. Stevens
Lake House
Laurena
Portland
Fort Popham
Bath-to-Popham
Boothbay
Hyde Memorial Hospital
Jack Sears
North Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
Burbank
Rte. 1
Bath J.C
City Hall
Bath School Department
Hyde and
Lambert Parks
Federa T
Tain
Harry W. Thebeau
Bernice M. Oliver
J. Horace McClure
Day's Ferry Road
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