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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1960

Page

5

Bath sports and civic notes highlight local contests

The fourth contest in the industrial basketball league features Shipfitters vs Bath Juniors and Pipefitters vs Electricians at the Y with expected large attendance. Bath mayoral candidate Louis Gagne addresses Texas Shipyard workers promoting a Citizen's ticket. The town reports on smelt fishing, ship launches, and local civic events amid cold weather and river ice conditions.

Bath Electricians George Ho Roderick Louis Gagne The Texas Steamship Co

Sleigh Ride to Brunswick Hears Moonlit Night Outing

February 4, 1920 report describes 18 people riding Harry Plummer’s pony sleigh to Brunswick for a hotel meal, chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Desmond and Mr and Mrs Elliott Puller. The trip covered about 1 hour 20 minutes each way under clear moonlight with eager, cheerful participants. It also notes Bath boxer James Ro Chase slated to fight Kid McCoy, and Chase’s planned bout in Augusta.

Martin Christiansen Celia Cohen Percy & Small Inc Mapes Harry Plummmer Brunswick Bayle John J Desmond Illiot A. Puller Marion Small Madelyn Davis Bessie Bowie Madeline Desmond Helen Larrabee Freda McAllister James Ledyard James Dunton Roland Brown Koward Andrews Bud Sinclair Harold Ward John Kimball James P. Ledyard Branwick James Ro Chase Bath Kid McCoy Porth Chase Fisht Tommy Nix Augusta

Comedy debut by Lorne Elwyn Co at Columbia

Putting It Over will be shown tonight at the Columbia as the Lorne Elwyn Co marks its first comedy offered for patron approval. The piece will be among the highlights at Brunswick leap year ball with several Bath youths attending.

Columbia Lorne Elwyn Co Bath Brunswick College Town

Well Diggers and O Thums Meet Tonight at Colonal Club

The Well Diggers have won three of five tournaments against the O Wunis and tonight they reunite at the Colonal club. Grace church room’s lab hosted an informal Wednesday night gathering after a heater and water pipe trouble pause.

O' Thums Colonal Club O'Wunis Grace Church Rmoen

Armory AA to clash with Bath Quintet in Bath showdown

The Portland Armory AA team travels to Bath tomorrow to face the Bath Quintet captained by Jerry Sullivan and managed by Warren Mayers. A large attendance is anticipated as Bath seeks its toughest test of the season from a fast, point-taking visitor.

Armory Portland Bath Jerry Sullivan Warren Mayers Cats

Phippsburgh town officers close out accounts for year

Town officials wrap year end duties and set tax talks with selectmen for February 12 to finish the annual town report for the March 1 town meeting. Cosmopolitan club hosts supper with 150 attendees as committees form for March 3 nominating effort. Bath planning includes William Sewall as potential mayoral candidate with businesslike aims. Bath Trust Co adopts Treasury vault style electric protection system.

Phippsburgh Cosmopolitan Club Vins Maxwell Powers Miriam Kimball Alfie Jacobs Bessie Hunt Michel Cothran

Bath Weather And Local Business In Twisting Times

Severe Thursday night storm paralyses Bath area with high tides and drifting ice. Coast Guard patrols struggle. Morse at Fox Island Point forced back by waist-deep drifts. Wharves damaged. steamboat front posts knocked out. Bath continues after blizzard with more snow forecast. streets and walks cleared slowly. Local firms Wat son Frye & Son Ltd and Diffin & Tripp expand building moving services. Board resignations and new roles at Watson Frye Co Ltd. Red Cross influenza mask drive expands as need grows. Columbia Theatre offers last nights showing of Putting Over It by Lorne Elwyn stock company.

Owas Coast Guard Morse's Fox Island Point Pond Island

Bath Struggles With Storms Disrupt Trolley Rail Service

Amid heavy storms Bath residents face crippled trolley lines and road closures as trains and cars struggle. The Army recruiting station remains, with some citizens preferring streetcars over driving in drifting highways.

Morse Edges Rockland In Final-Minute Thriller

Higgins led Morse with 27 points as Rockland and Morse traded leads late. Morse sealed the win with free throws and a technical to edge ahead 63 62 at the final buzzer. Pinkham and King added key scores as Morse improved to 110 8.

Higgins Tigers Floyd Montgomery Morse Bud Pinkham Charlie King Bach Mach Jess Vorse Rockland Brian Leppard Hirvins Legard Wayne Fitzgerald King Pinkham Bob Huntley Moud Montgomery King — Fitzgerald

Undefeated Lewiston Downs Morse 65-57 In Tug of War

Lewiston stays unbeaten with a 65-57 victory over Morse as Therriault scores 30 and Rod erique adds 12. Doyle adds crucial late free throws, and Morse keeps within reach with strong efforts from Kent Higgins 14 and Wayne Fitzgerald 13.

Lewiston Scrappy Morse Morse Kent Higging Wayne Fitzgerald Bud Pinkham Charlie King Brian Legard Eg Pty Beolaire Therriault

Dem Nod Sought for County Commissioner Nomination

A county Democratic primary slate announced seeks for the County Commissioner seat. The release notes June primaries and names Harry Suances as a key figure in the campaign.

Bath area sees political shifts and probate notices

A local report details political candidacy developments with notice of a Democratic bid and community figures in Bath. Included are probate notices naming Barbara T. Brewer and Harrold J. Benson, with administrative actions and dates for estate matters.

Five Couples Vie In Rock And Roll Finals

Five couples advanced to the final round of the rock and roll contest held in She M Aswhyie district. The event featured performances by Joyce, Wetherimefon, and Mrochor among others, with winners to be announced Saturday at the weekly pool hall.

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Square Dance At High School Gym Saturday

A community square dance is planned for Saturday evening at the high school gym. The event is sponsored by the local Recreation Department with caller Mee Fuatman from West Axon guiding dances from 8 to 10. Public notices indicate participation details and publishing requirements for attendees.

Palast Walt

Notice of Foreclosure and Patent Real Estate Conveyance

The document records a mortgage foreclosure and a deed of property transfer in Sagadabee County Maine. It describes a parcel of land bounded by Droptree Road and Wallan Lobe land, with references to Ansel Powers and Tobin Thane, dated January 20, 1980, notarized by Gardiner Koderhing.

Sapadabogane Pnel United Vette America Bath Sopadsahoe Sopadiane Maine Panatyool Savadahioc Devin Wallan Ansel Paawsers Fanigoy Potetane Thaneon Parmordian Hbo Plath Mangiane Doreary

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