Fortnightly Bath items span boats to baseball and praise
Fortnightly Bath column recounts old flat wheel trolley concerns and plans for funding a true circle wheel while noting Johnson brothers banquet at Colonial. It covers striped bass catches at Parker Head pond, YMCA remodeling, D A R petition to Montpelier replica, local officials in Augusta, opera singer mass in New York, Bath shipyard updates, and residents departing for work or travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Head Pond
Emilio
Mag. James de Gogorza
New York
St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral
Pol Plancon
Paris
Hyde bill creates five member Board of Education
February 10 1915 report outlines a five member Board of Education replacing the current 14 member body with the mayor ex officio and four at large elected members. Nomination requires 25 petition names and the ballot will be nonpartisan at municipal elections with four year terms rotating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Companions of the Forest host whist and dance evening
The Pine Tree Circle Companions of the Forest held a large social at Forester's hall on Wednesday evening with a whist game and dance. James Flynn and Ethel Warner received souvenirs while Mrs Annie Sullivan and Harry Cressey won booby prizes. Prof. Stanton provided music until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest of Pine Tree
Forester’s Hall
James Flynn
Ethel Warner
Annie Sullivan
Harry Cressey
Prof
Stanton
Bath Socials and War Game at Portland Armory
William F. Wood of the American Produce Co. visited Bath, then headed to Boothbay. Emma Farrar hosted a supper party for Bath’s pretty ladies, followed by music and cards. Blanche Kingsbury returns to duty as Dairy Lunch waitress after a Boston visit. Major Baker Capt Owen Jr and Lieuts Wakefield Erskine Barbour attended a war game exercise at the Portland Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Wood
North End Bath
American Produce Co
Boothbay
Emma Farrar
Bath
Blanche Kingsbury
Boston
G. A. Baker
H. W. Owen, Jr
S. H. Wakefield
H. K. Erskine
P. E. Barbour
Portland Armory
Wallula steamer sinks at south Sewall wharf after tie up
The steamer Wallula owned by O A Gilbert Boston Ship Brokerage sank last night at A Sewall & Co south wharf. In local sports, Bath Co. No 5 defeated Rockland Colonials 34 to 18 as Bath's offense struggled early then dominated the final period. Major William H. Osborne installed Bath Co. No 5 officers of U R E P in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonials
Rockland
Y.M.C.A
Gay
Cates, McRae
Kallock
Richmond AC
Richmond
Cutting
Anderson
A. Hagan
Wallula
O. A. Gilbert Boston Ship Brokerage Co
A. Sewall & Co
Sewall
Bath Boys
Bath Co. No 5
William H. Osborne
Lewiston
Local News Briefs from Bath and Nearby Areas
A Bath area roundup notes staff changes at Bath Iron Works hull drafting with Jacobson resigning to Fore River and Renz to Boston Navy Yard. A West Bath farmer introduces a rooster muzzle to prevent crowing at night when moonlight shines into coops. Ice conditions on the Hudson are poor with Kennebec ice only six to seven inches thick signaling potential summer shortages. Bowker schooner frame awaited in Bath for shipment to Phippsburg. oak timber arriving. Repairs proceed on the Dorothy Palmer at Percy Small yard with rigging and forward house work pending. A meeting of Cumberland County Medical Society approves a petition for a State reformatory for women. Boston schooner Frank E. Swain recovered by Itasca after sinking southeast of Cape Henry. eight crew feared dead. Swain built in Phippsburg by Bowker & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Jacobson and
Renz
Hull Drafting
Bath Iron Works
Fore River
Boston Navy Yard
Dorothy Palmer
Percy & Small Yard
Boston
Frank E. Swain
Cape Henry
Seminole
Coast Guard
Itasca
Lynnhaven
Rogers & Webb
Swain
Phippsburg
F. S. Bowker & Son
Bath residents oppose license fee proposal for forest outings
February 15 1915 Bath report notes a petition against a proposed resident hunter license and a hearing in Augusta next Wednesday. Morse High hosts Lincoln Academy and Greely Institute at the YMCA with a dance after the game. Ice conditions are poor in Whis initer areas and Maine Central to buy gasoline hand cars for long sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Augusta
Morse High
Lincoln Academy
Y.M.C.A
Greely Institute
Morse
Lincoln
Rockland
Maine Central
Boston & Maine
Wreck of the Lake Enties Wadlule Er Decksaw at South Wharf
Muddy wreck of the lake enties Wadlule er decksaw remains at South Wharf. Raising it will be a tough job. dynamite is unlikely as it would damage the wharf. A cold wave is forecast February 18 to 22 with rain through March 22. temperatures stay mild otherwise. Ice on Kennebec remains worn by current. Fresh eggs priced at 25 cents a dozen, down from earlier rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wharf
W. T. Foster
Kennebec
Bath
Sagadahoc
Lomon K. Greenblatt
Abraham E. Greenblatt
Isear W. Greenblatt
Owen Lee Greenblatt
Rein
Abraham E Greenblatt
Isear O Seers
Owen Lee Greenatt
Pre-Nuptial Shower for Sandra Thurston
A Valentine themed pre-nuptial shower was hosted at the Cosmopolitan club for Miss Sandra Thurston wife-to-be of Cpl. Richard Gross The event featured hostesses Mrs Ralph White Jr Mrs Maurice Fortier and Mrs Henry Soucie and included gifts a decorated table refreshments a cake and a varied program with dances songs and a piano solo. Guests included Mrs Daniel Matter Mrs Emerton Gross Mrs Edward Newell Mrs Walter Thurston and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Thurston
Cosmopolitan Club
Ralph White, Jr
Maurice Fortier
Henry Soucie
Thurston
Walter D. Thurston
Washington Street
Cpl
Richard Gross
Emerton Gross
Floral Street
Jack
Dawn White
Judy Commeau
Joan Robinson
Mr. Sandman
Nancy Doyle
Mr. Tap Toes
Margo Parks
Daniel Matter
Edward Newell
Walter Thurston
Mary Oliver
Albert Robinson
Linton Robinson
Ruth Bowen
Lewis Brewer
Kenneth Colby
Vera Pagurko
Mary Stuart
Ann Steverson
Mildred Stuart
Gerard Brassard
Margaret Saunders
Valentine Dance by P.T.A. Group at Lambert Park
The Lambert Park Recreation building hosts a Valentine dance Saturday from 8 to 12. A Dike and Washington P.T.A. event for members and friends features a Scotch auction directed by Harold Corliss and special awards. Committee members include Harold Corliss Roger Meade and others. Tickets available from association members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Park Recreation Building
Dike
Washington P. T. A
Harold Corliss
Francis Baird
Harriet Frye
Rosalys Kondos
Ruth Lary
Roger Meade
Robert Footer
Reginald Car
James Collins
Greta Green
Harriet Flye
Association
P T A Plans March Start For Library Program At North Center
At a business session the P T A announced a March 15 start for a library program to spark children's interest. Effie Milliken will visit classrooms with age appropriate books. Rank card survey results were shared, and the council meeting set for Feb 28. The morning division won the attendance award. Spring flowers and a birthday cake marked the 58th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Theodore Bertocci
Effie Milliken
Erald Hughes
North Center
P T. A. Council
Bessie Boudreau
Harold Colbeth
Edward L. Kinder
Bobolink Brownies Valentine Party in Dike
Bobolink Brownies of Troop 17 held a Valentine party Thursday afternoon in Dike with mothers and friends as guests. The program featured girl made decorations, a horseshoe formation, flag ceremony, the Brownie Promise, songs, a play The Brownie Story, and refreshments of ice cream cookies and valentine candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobolink Brownies
Dike
Singing of America
Girl Scouts Forever
Sherrie Young
Sylvia Henrikson
Pamela Johns
Debbie Allen
Joanne Robinson
Nan Akeley
Joanne Dauphinee
Mary Gillies
Karlene Soucier
Sharon Curran
Marcia Hall
Karen Hanna
Bath Council Leaders Elected In City Ward Races
Gediman tops Atkinson 117 to 53 to become Bath Council senior member after two terms under manager council system plus 19 years under old bicameral setup. Murphy defeats Dowling 118 to 85 for Ward Five council seat. MacDonald wins Ward Seven chair 262 to 224 over Coombs. Unopposed race wins include Oulton Ward One and Brewer Board of Education. Ward officers named across all wards with votes tallied for ward posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gediman
Atkinson
Bath Council
Maude B. Dowling
Bath
G. Thomas Murphy
Philip H. Oliver
Murphy
Dowling
Ward Seven
MacDonald
Herman F. Coombs
Coombs
Donald F. Perry
Ronald C. Oulton
M. Wesley McPhee
Eastham Guild, Jr
Ralph W. Brewer
Board of Education
Lois M. Knight
Malcolm C. Witham
Clarence Warner
Myrtle Simpson
Eva Henderson
Frederick D. Dwyer
Ethel M. Tourtillotte
Beatrice Leavitt
Albert Pinkham
Elizabeth Hartleb
Marion Pratt
Karcher Jackson
Margaret E. Mitchell
John B. Wagner
Eleanor T. Voorhees
Ruth L. Dennison
Chester C. Aterton
Charles D. Weeks
Lulu Varney
Blanche Locke
Frances G St. Martin
Grace Sharkey
Ethel Robinson
Constable
Thomas E. Lyons
Parker Head Names Planning Committee for Father Son Banquet
Parker Head bylaw and constitution adoption noted. Planning committee formed by Mrs Mark Harrington Mrs Clifford Pye and Mrs Earl Lowell for a Father Son banquet during the week of April 18. Also plans underway for a 1955 Summer worker and John Darling files papers for first selectman of Phippsburg, a Parker Head native in 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Harrington
Clifford Pye
Earl Lowell
Leslie Darling
Heart Fund
John Darling
First Selectman
Phippsburg
Parker Head
It Pays To Advertise In Liberty Kentucky
Mrs Lutie Combest posted a loss notice for a lawnmower and fireplace grate in the Casey County News but received no replies. She then placed a second ad to sell a pile of lumber behind her house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Lutie Combest
Casey County News
Net cash assets and liabilities report
Gross cash assets amount to 6,467.30 with liabilities noted for December 31, 1954. Premium notes are subject to stated orders under the cited act sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Woolwich
Maine
Red Skelton Shines On New CBS TV Show
Hollywood notes Red Skelton, the Vincennes born clown, shows renewed TV strength with two sponsors a new producer and director. He aims to build a likable identifiable character while sticking to scripts and gag development, insisting the person Red Skelton isn’t funny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Groucho Marx
Red Skelton
Pixy
Vincennes
Ind
Skelton
Versa
Red
TV Academy
Doug Whitney
Jack Donohue
CBS
Afghanistan vows malaria elimination in two years
The government projects that within two years Afghanistan will nearly eradicate malaria nationwide. A separate proposal urges all retirees to take up new careers or hobbies to fill spare time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Malara
Valentine Activities For Brownie Troops Progress
Brownies from Troop 14 and Troop 18 held Valentine events at Huse and Dike schools. Meetings featured stories, crafts, flag ceremonies, and exchanges with refreshments for attendees. Troop 14 plans a Feb 28 meeting after a two week recess. Brownies prepared gifts for parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 14
Huse School
Carolyn Shaw
Bluebell
Dike School
Engagement announced for Miss Priscilla Cromwell and Seaman Alvin Reed
Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Guy Cromwell of Woolwich for their daughter Miss Priscilla Cromwell and Seaman Alvin Reed US Navy son of Mrs Ronny Brewer of Wiscasset. No wedding date set. Miss Cromwell a Morse High School graduate and Tom's Diner waitress. Reed attended Wiscasset schools and enlisted in the Navy in 1953 now stationed at Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Cromwell
Alvin Reed
U. S. Navy
Ronny Brewer
Wiscasset
Guy Cromwell
Woolwich
Miss Cromwell
Morse High School
Tom’s
Seaman Reed
Navy
Norfolk, Va
Grain elevators lift wheat from boxcars in minutes
Some large grain elevators use machinery that lifts tilts and empties a 60 ton boxcar of wheat in seven minutes, speeding unloading and increasing throughput at the facility.
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Johnson Bros. Co
Howard B
Ernest F
Edward A
Clarence E. Johnson
John R. Norton
M. Durkin
Ralph A. Rand
A. W. H. Rand
A. P. Denham
H. F. Rand
H. B. Johnson
Y.M.C. A
Maine D. A. R
Thomaston
Henry Knox
George Washington
Montpelier
Knox Mansion
Knox
Congress
F. H. Thompson
Edward Bridgham
George E. Hughes
J. S. Hyde
Committee On Taxation
Maine Central Railroad
Portsmouth
N. H
Times
R. J. Gilker
Laurence S. Adams
Gilker
Alice May Douglas
Drake
South Portland
Murtaugh
Howard W. Hawley
Pool
O. Poe
Park
W. H. Miller
H. Moulton
McFadden
Bailey
Middle Street
June Rideout
Gorey Hillospital
Navy Department
Fred Hector
Fargo
North Dakota
Hector
Margaret
William D. Sewall
Waldo E. Murray
Charleston
S. C
Harry Loring
Colon
Panama
War Department
L. F. Holmes
Punta Gorda, Fla
John S. Jackson
City
Montreal
Cellent
George E. Murray
J. R. Berry
S.C
Ste E
Virginia
George E. Thompson
U.S. Navy Department
Kelley Spear Yard
Nova Scotia
Flora
Farmer Wing
Water Street
Hockomock
Carliss of
City of
Proctor Augustus Hagan
Philadelphia
Frances M
New York City
Hagan
Norfolk
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
S. A
Curtis
James W. Meserve
Bar Mills
John E. Fitzgerald
William J. Bradbury
Fairfield
Harry A. Plummer
the .Times
Sasanoa
Smeltville
Front Street
Elm
Sanford
Lincslin
Jack Johnson
Henry F. Kreger
J. S. Winslow & Co
Portland
Barbados
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Juarez
Mex
Jess Willard
4Th Co
C.A.C
Edward A. Poitras
Robert P. Sturtevant
Edward F. Miller
Leon Pratt
Galen E. Ward
William E. Deering
Chester N. Marr
Archibald F. Carey
Winslow
Cramp
Natalie Emelie Winslow
Cameron M. Winslow
Newport, R. I
Leroy Myers
Popham Light
C. H. Marr
Guy Crowley
Harvey Berry
Popham Beach
Annie Haley
Perkins Island
M. E. Nugent
This City
Katherine McGillicuddy
Marshall
Bath City Hospital
J. Harry McLellan
Florida
Aspit
W. W. Miller
F. L. Stevern
West Bath
Charles E. Gahan
George Curtis
Hudson
Ana Tasak
Harry P. Bassett
George C. Woods
Modern Woodmen
Bangor
E. J. Marston
Cumberland County Medical Society
Congress Square Hotel
Walter Snow
Morris Snow
Machinists’ Force
Washington
J. O. Hall
Helen W. Martin
Kittery Navy Yard
Frank A. Manion
Kittery
Navy Yard
Sewall’s
Havana Harbor
Eastern River
USA
P.T.A
Parker
Pest
Margaret J Adams
Pauline H. Adams
Pauline H Adams
Sydney S M. Breck
Manley duPont Breck
National Bank of Commerce of Portland
Manley duPont
Meithout
Adelaide Coombs
Carlos C Parington
Edward W. Coombs
Llewellyn D. Rogers
Florence H. Rogers
Lillian H Heat
Lillian H Heal
Perry A Colley
Harold J Rubinapee
James J. Landers
Kathleen Gaynor
Elizabeth F Jackson
Ho Layton Jackson
Agnes W Humpyters
John Ballard
Alice M. Blair
Brentwood
New Hampshire
Hazel H Lee
William S. Shorey
Celia E Shof
Arthur J Dlinton
Lillian H. Heal
Enon
Annie L. Coombs
Benjamin P. Coombs
Harriet M. Watson
Harry L. Day
C. Owen Smith
H. C. Webber
Frances M. Webber
Mabel W. Underwood
Edward C. Wilson
Ward C. Wilson
Arthur J. Dunton
Register
County of Aeteatabee
Ald P
Hersey
John’ Carey
Carl Elliott Watson
Harod B. Smith
Marjorie E. Smith
Harry O Watson
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