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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1954

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath Highlights Local Life

In Bath Maine on February 3 1914 the Womens Foreign Missionary Society of Winter Street Church met with Mrs Charles Mason and heard Mrs W E Kershner recount experiences in the Philippines. The paper notes new Bath developments including a Mouse Island purchase for a New York Yacht Club summer rendezvous and local club activities.

Womens Foreign Missionary Society of Winter Street Charles Mason Philippines W. E. Kershner U.S. Army Bath Popham Mouse Island New York Yacht Club Maine

Mendelssohn Club rehearsal and Maine Festival prep

February 4 1914 report notes a well attended Mendelssohn Club rehearsal with excellent singing and zeal for the upcoming Maine Musical Festival. Walter E Chase is in Boston on business. Junior Sorority of Wesley M E church to meet with the Misses Mildred and Marion Robns. a Cosmopolitan Club card party last evening drew strong attendance though some lines blurred in the report.

Mendelssohn Club Maine Walter E. Chase Boston Wesley M. E. Church Mildred Marion Robns Cosmopolitan Club

Defiance Sloop Builder Pynchon Visits Bath Iron Works

Feb 5 1914 George M Pynchon managing owner of the Tri City syndicate sloop Defiance arrives from New York to inspect work at Bath Iron Works ahead of elimination trials for defending the international cup. Dunham of New York also a syndicate member. Casco Bay indicates early arrival. City Forester Sewall trims Lone Wood to inspect nests as citizens comment. Ferryboat Hoekomock noted.

George M. Pynchon Defiance Bath Iron Works New York Pynchon Dunham Pidgeon Brothers Works East Boston George Owen Marblehead McDougal

Close Contests in Bath Area School and City Votes

In Bath on February 9 1914 close results in elections for the Board of Education and City Council are reported. Bath High School district and ward contests show tight margins with winners including Ralph W. Brewer for the Board of Education and James McGuiggan for Ward 1 council.

McFadden Board of Health The Times Bath

Local executives to relocate abroad for banking job

A resident remains in town for a visit while his associates depart on the 20th for Obi Japan to work with a major banking house. Agnes Tarbox of Topsham is named principal of Center Street school as substitute during Miss Hooper’s leave. The ball team plays two away games this week against Edward Little in Auburn and Freeport in Portland with large delegations expected.

Oliver Ernest Everard Bridge E. M. Fuller Edward Montgomery Montgomery Morse High School Fuller Sue Winchell Isabell Forsaith Brunswick Miss Winchell Miss Forsaith Martha Foote Harriet Ledyard Edmund P. Briggs Byron F. Barker Jane Whitmore Karl von Baman Charles H. Cahill College Town Morse Portland Hi Y.M.C.A Portland Policeman Bacon Cornish Redstone Limerick Mme. Eames Emain Obi Japan Compa London Cebu Manila Agnes Tarbox Topsham Center Street Hooper Morse High School Auburn Edward Little Freeport High

Fragments of Names and Chairs Listed in Meeting

The text lists members and chairmen including Fred M. Cook Edward E. Pins on Walter Whitney and Joseph P. Madden with Owen J. Ledyard Fred C. Cox and Harry W. Tucker as officers and Frank P. Lord with Thomas E. Artis and William W. Dennison in the house.

Fred M. Cook Edward E. Pinson Walter Whitney Joseph P. Madden Owen J. Ledyard Fred C. Cox Harry W. Tucker House Frank P. Lord Thomas E. Artis William W. Dennison

Bath Societies Discuss Quota and Bible Study

The Bath societies at the hospital held a business meeting on the quota topic with a Bible study focusing on Esther. Mrs. George Wallace and Mrs. Harry Larrabee served refreshments. An aid rummage sale Saturday drew strong patronage and appreciation was expressed for loyal support. Hostesses for next meeting are Mrs. Eugene Sprague and Mrs. Dean Farnham.

Esther George Wallace Harry Larrabee Aid Larrabee The Eugene Sprague Dean Farnham

Central Couples Club to Host David Dellert Speaker

Gardiner resident David Dellert will speak as associate State Y M C A secretary at Central church Couples Club on Saturday evening. A supper, served at 6 30, precedes the program. Attendees not yet contacted should notify Linwood Haynes Edward C Cummings Zina M Eaton or Arthur MacDonald.

David Dellert Gardiner Y.M.C.A Central Church Couples Club Linwood Haynes Edward C. Cummings Zina M. Eaton Arthur MacDonald

City council election notes hint at ballot inspections

Defeated candidates in several wards may request ballot inspections following Monday's official tabulation. Guards alert that William O Wagner Ward Two and R Frederick Brown Ward Six discussed recounts. Herman F Coombs Ward Seven may seek inspection. Ward 1 turnout high at 497, Ward 7 386, with Caton leading early then Hooker tie after final counts.

Rctire William O. Wagner R. Frederck Brown Herman F. Coombs Times Board of Education Alfred D. Caton C. Lloyd Hooker Caton Ward 7

Scouts Meet and Foreclosure Notice Both Circulate on Front Street

A January 29 Cub Scout Pack 52 meeting at Corliss Street church covered flag salute laws and pledge led by Den Chief Robert Bruce and planned Scout Week events and Blue and Gold Banquet. Separately First National Bank of Brunswick files foreclosure on a July 19 1946 mortgage against Constance R Brunswick totaling 50 acres in Sagadahoc County with ties to Bowdoinham Topsham and Merrymeeting Bay as breach of mortgage conditions is cited.

Front Street Corliss Street Den Robert Bruce Constance R. Brunswick Cantland Maine Sagadahoc Setonal Bank of Penitence National United States of Assertion Bowdoinham Saeed Horth Albert Henderson Merrymeeting Bay 3 Toe 'Ally John West Boham Oulsa F. Putnam Tswu Salmon W. Putnem T. Richardson Sagadahoc County Mary T. Richardson First National Bank of Brunswick Met National Bank Bunswick Constance R. Luce Cumberand United States of America Topsham Said Bowdoinham Putnam Salmon W. Putnam Mary T Richardson Gistry Maryardson Resese Brunswick Maine Cumberland First National UK Brusewick Bowdoin Ree Ham J. E. Lilly John Holden James Sampson Oakledge Louisa F. Putnam Merelyn Putnam First National Bank Emery Booker

Assistant Cashier Named in Oregon Expenditure Audit

An Oregon notice confirms the appointment of an assistant cashier on November 18, 1925. The brief item cites the bank or company involved and lists the date of the appointment.

Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County Maine

Probate notices announce wills and estates in Sagadahoc County Maine. Applications include letters testamentary without bond for Arthur E Alton of New Hampshire and licenses to sell real estate in Phippsburg for multiple estates. Judge Arthur J Dunton signs true copy orders with attestations.

Lycee M _ nt Sereane Peat Newemcee Hampshire Sagadahoc Maine Arthur E. Alton Arthur E Alton New Hampshire Adella J Morey Phippsburg Joseph A Young Clarence C. Seavey Bath Viola G Seavey J. Bradford Sprague Bessie L. Sprague Bessie L Sprague Fred Percy Young Carl E Albee John F Young Seid Phippsburg Arthur J. Dunton

Probate records list appointed executors and guardians

Register as Probate records show the estates of Nellie McKay Thayer and Joseph Edward Hart both of Bath with Elizabeth McKay named executrix on January 12, 1954 and Loring Edward Hart appointed executor without bond on February 2. The document notes a premium assessment of $7868 50 and references Forrest A. eg. 2644-11.

T Lillian H Heal Nellie McKay Thayer Bath Elizabeth McKay Joseph Edward Hart Loring Edward Hart Arthur J. Dunton

Meeting Poni serie 'Sen réé with Mrs Marsh circus scene

Scouts Graves Oulton narrated a puppet circus with Den Six Den Mother Alice Strubée supervising. Cast included Peter Hanson ring master Dean Soule strong man David Swearingen clown Burke Ramsay lion trainer Tommy Alley trained lion Gordon Douglas trained dog. Awards included Year pins for Peter Hanson Tommy Alley Patricia Morin Irving Talbot Robert Talbot Wayne Waterman Wolf badge Dean Soule Bear badge Jack Page Den Chief's cord Donald Nadine. Refreshment committee for March: Mrs Sue Marsh and Mrs Harmon Eliason.

Sen Réé Parra Paul Butt Peter Hanson Tommy Alley Patricia Morin Irving Talbot Robert Talbot Wayne Waterman Dean Soule Jack Page Donald Nadine Sue Marsh Harmon Eliason

Foreclosure Notice In Brunswick Bowdoinham Property

Notice states Constance R Luce loans on a 50 acre James Sampson Homestead known as Oakledge Bowdoinham Bowdoinham property in Sagadahoc County crosses easements from prior deeds. First National Bank Brunswick asserts breach and initiates foreclosure proceedings through Emery Booker assistant cashier.

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Bath Daily Times Atequesett Union Evangeer Mee Brown Calder Leona Ryan Frank Carter Bath Opera House Neil O’brien Jefferson Theatre Assembly Hall Doris Stetson Charles Fitzgerald Frances Southard Otis Card Louise Hill Margaret Bakeman Austin Holbrook Kenneth Weeks T. W. Hyde Sons of Veterans Winfield L. Miller L. L. Hooker P. C Miller Rockland Wiscasset Boothbay Erect Gardiner Rogers Porto Rico Lewis H. Goward Deering Goward Turner Rogers Camp Midget Butler's Head Bowdoinham Shore J. H. Stacy Rockledge Bluff the Iron Works Alna Trouting Frank Edgecomb Deer Pond Joe Knowles Apage Helen Moses Galen Harris H. R. Wilson William Savage Washburn Commercial Street Central Auto Co D. F. Roberts Mr. Wilson Wilson Auto Co Kennebec Portland High Small Clyde McKinnon McKinnon Yarmouth N. S Thompson Colonial Club A. S. Pepper C. S. Brown Elmer E. Dinsmore E. W. Hyde John L. Wilson, Jr Berry South Cedar Grove Stearns Point Steward Barker Kennebec Yacht Club the Times William Rice Sylvester H. Rowland Harry A. Walters John C. Tourtillotte Falmouth J. Arthur Stevens Lpato Purinton West Bowein Rena Pattee Dorcas Guild of Beacon Street Church Rockledge White Ec Popham Rock Colonial Folie Aes Ee “Grad McCole Thrice Bell A Fuller W. Owen A. S. Merrill F. M. Powers Bid Whist Johnson Brothers F. H. Turner W. L. Bonney Cribbage F. H. Thompson C. C. Moor R. B. Hatch W. F. Nd Boy Scouts Wesley Boy Scouts Gardiner G. Deering Thomas J. Lundrigan Bacon Casco Bay H. M. Sewall Hoekomock Central Church Roy E. French Bath Auto & Gas Engine Co Frank S. Oliver Calvin Oliver Popham Beach Olive Branch New York Tribune Philadelphia Georgetown C.P. Wetherbee Key West Cassin Cummings H. H. Feere and Sons Linwood and Clyde New Method Laundry Lewiston Maine ‘Laundrymen’s Association Tod Small Point Gordon Kelley-Twitchell Co Pond Island Music Hall Rupert H. Baxter Edward C Plummer New York City Washington Col. Plummer Congressional Committee Beacons Clothiers John L. Merrill Maine Central R.A Arthur Bowker Thatcher Pinkham Ben Murray Carl Albee Ralph Fields Oriy E. P. Browne Charles J. Donnell International Banking Co Charles A. Corliss Charles A. Blair Florida Jacksonville Peninsula Hazel Robinson H. Robinson M. Chase M. Kelley K. Larrabee H. Sturtevant Armory Hall Rockland High Kelley James Phinney Baxter Bath Trust Co Dr. Price Republican City Committee Music Mall Harold Marsh Sewall Mme Emma Eames de Gogorza Sewall Scott R. Frye C. W. Clifford, Jr L. B Swett Portland Toay Senor Emilio de Gogorza Emma de Gogorza Harold M. Sewall George F. Jackson Jackson Clare Coombs Elsie Folsom Dorothy Nichols G A. R Ernest F. Couture Henry T. B. Leeman Joseph A. McLaughlin Hooker McLaughlin Ralph W. Brewer B.I.W John W. Coombs Donald T. Page Brewer Coombs Page James McGuiggan Hyde Windlass Machinist Bartholomew O'Donnell B. I. W. Shipsitter Robert F. Brewer B.1.w Walter G. Lyden Bath Cleansers and Dyers, Inc. Employe Merritt A. Mitchell M. W. Sewall Employe Melvin L. Comeau Hyde Windlass Council Stanley R. Hunter Dairy Co Geeeeyn Dress Keegan Electric Coombs Brewer Page John F. Leonard Herbert M. Gotte Robert E. Brewer Walter G Clarence A. Warner Myrtle Simpson Martha Grant Eva Henderson Fred D. Dwyer Ethel M Tourtillette Beatrice Leavitt Albert Pinkham James Sutherland Marion Pratt Margaret E. Mitchell Herbert L. Anderson, Jr Eleanor T Bath Societies Central Couples Club Lillian H. Heal LILLIAN a HEA\wister Woolwich Moin Fire Insurance Forrest A. Eg
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