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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1953
Page
6
This Bath column from 1913 notes a Republican caucus meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 PM, hints that Mayor Small may seek a third term, and mentions candidates like Alderman E A Allan and Wilbur C Oliver. It also covers local politics, shipyard activity, ice conditions, and various Bath residents’ movements and events.
On Feb 12 1913 Charles Henderson and Harry Washburn made a rapid afternoon trip from Washburn garage to Wade and Dunton's factory in an Elmore car. Henderson at the wheel drove one hour and fifteen minutes despite a missing car body, a box seat over a garden tank, and roads in good condition. The trip ends with Sagadahoc gaining recognition through Charles B. Randall’s appointment to the board of inspectors of prisons and jails.
February 13 1931 guests from Bowdoin College and Portland Bath attend the first college tea in the Alumni Room Hubb ard Hall from 3 30 to 5 30 p m decorations reflect Valentine season hosts and servers listed including Mrs William DeWitt Hyde Helen Chapman and Miss Helen Mitchell TheMemorial Hall assembly this evening follows with a separate note on a city stumpage damages award of 200 dollars on Lovers Retreat land by the Municipal officers to justice the City Council action.
A Boston area newspaper item notes Colby College trustees defer the 100th anniversary of its charter to 1920 to align with Maine Legislature grants of degrees. It mentions Evan Gelgelist Gilbert lectures at Music Hall drawing interest, his talk titled Is the Bible An Up To Date? Meetings are public. Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a social and banquet yesterday.
Feb 16 1913 visitors along the Kennebec valley note small ice operations by the American Ice Co as cold weather aids preparation. The scene recalls earlier days when 35 to 40 houses lined the river from Augusta to Merrymeeting Bay now reduced to about a dozen yet activity remains high as thaw recedes and ice is harvested. The day also features the rehearsal of the Bingville Concert at the Universalist church with two society members writing music and securing Newton Newkirk's Bingville Bugle characters for use.
February 17 1913 report that Bowdoin College track coach Alan R Cole has Athl etic Council approval for a Bowdoin Trinity dual meet at Whittierfield Brunswick either May 3 or 10 pending faculty approval This would be Bowdoins first dual meet in years and likely draw strong attendance Bath schools see changes after the resignation of seventh grade teacher Grace D Warren at South Street grammar with Minnie Barnes assuming duties
The Steen Sea Grill on Route 1 hosted its annual lobster and steak supper with desserts and coffee. Arrangements were made by Edward St Martin assisted by Fred Wentworth. The club, formed 15 to 20 years ago by North End men, meets at the Washington street rooms.
About 25 members of Smith-Tobey Post American Legion gathered at Legion Hall Sunday afternoon for the regular meeting. Commander Forrest C. Legard presided and reports from the house and finance committees were read. Several applications were accepted for membership. Legard, Bath state representative, spoke on the Veterans' bill and noted plans to report on the bonus bill. A committee was named to plan observing the Legion's birthday, March 15, 1919 in Paris. The next meeting is March 1, followed by a social with doughnuts and coffee.
Mrs. Betty McInnis hosted the Terrace club gathering on Lark Street. A new member, Mrs. Peggy MacDonald, was admitted. Dolly Jones’s birthday was celebrated with a cake cut. Valentine games preceded a serving of sandwiches, cake, and coffee. Attending were Leah Coleman Irene Perkins Betty McInnis Betty McDougal Dolly Jones Harriet Garside Peggy MacDonald Kay Young Christine Watts Mildred Hall Doris MacDonald.
Montsweag Extension Service will meet Thursday at 10 30 a m at the South End P T A hall. Members are asked to note the change of meeting place. A hot luncheon will be served at noon by the committee.
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc announces probate actions for estates of Carlotta B. Minard Sydney S. M. Breck Martha E. Bates Minnie Hersey and others. Notices include petitions for probate executors trustees and final accounts with hearings set for March ninth and related actions by Catherine Shaw Hoover Manney duPont Breck National Bank of Commerce and local executors.
Brief OCR fragment notes items including lining feria and sewing machines possibly offered or discussed. Names and locations are unclear, but the context suggests a commerce or salvage notice involving sewing equipment and related supplies.
Central Church of the Central Comet league conducted a food sale Saturday at Thompson's Finca office in Thombs assisted by Mrs. Brown Mrs. James Caverly Harold Avery Mrs. Edward J. McMann and Mrs. Adelbert L. Anderson A Penny Auction followed led by Mrs. Leonard Thomas Mrs. James Caverly A group of members led by Mrs. Horace Morse worked on kitchen curtains Refreshments were served by Mrs. Donald Page and Mrs. Le Thornton There is no meeting next week due to the holiday.
Mrs Mary Larrabee presided as sewing for the hospital was distributed and a relief check to Korea was sent. After a brief business session a short program and refreshments followed. Members will attend World Day of Prayer at Winter Street church Friday afternoon, instead of their regular session.
The Junior Misers club, meeting for 48 years, gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Sarah Lermond’s Washington street home to reminisce. Present were Mrs John Taylor, Mrs Carroll Wakefield, Mrs Raymond Welch, Mrs Frank Lermont, Miss Sadie Lermond, and guest Mrs Frank Sylvester. others unable to attend included Mrs John Lord, Mrs Walter Howker, and several others. The event revived memories of past gatherings and a long club history.
Probate filings list several estates including Bertha C. Dean late of Bath with will and bondless petition to Doris C. Haggett executrix. Randall F. Cook and Merle Chaney executors for Anne Kaiulani Williams of Phiburg with guardian petition. Caroline M. Newell estate with support by Liam S. Newell and John R. Newell. Sarah J. Hitchcock estate with The Canal National Bank of Portland as trustee filing first account for Catharine M. Hitchcock et al.
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