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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1948
Page
2
Local Bath events include the Bath Aerie hosting its second annual concert and a series of visits by notables to Popham, Brunswick, and New Meadows. The Bath Medical Association gathering and the Kennebec archdeaconry meeting are noted, along with a large Auburn delegation arriving for a shipyard occasion.
Feb 23 1906 reports a Kenne bec Yacht Club and Colonial Mrs N eee Oeee ter Miss Ruth of Ashdale Ceee and Mrs dno J of Pine street in a practice tournament. Portnightly club lecture by Dr Anita Newcomb McGee drew a large crowd despite storm. George E Hu mated caucus and Ward II caucus events plus Shirt Factory extension dance and new lighting. Rural mail carriers organize Sagadahoc County Association. Miss Harvey's class and a dressy assembly at the end of the week.
Judge John A. Fisher visited the Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds this week wearing a fragrant Mayflower bouquet picked Tuesday. Howard Spear, Republican candidate for mayor, has spent two weeks at Pine and will return home today via Washington and Boston. he and Mrs. Spear will arrive home late in the week. Both built the barge Tipton from Newport, News in tow.
Local notices report Dr J W Norton returning to his office after a brief illness. Other items note whist club members departing for Portland and a Baynard light basketball victory as Republicans held caucuses with spirited contests statewide.
Officials of the American Ice Co. and stockholders pray for a cold spell to salvage Kennebec river ice fields as warm weather empties ice houses Hudson and southern cities fear higher prices. James B. Drake recovers at home after a pneumonia scare, while H L Grinnett visits West Gardiner noting muddy roads. Bennett & Moulton present His Jealous Wife at the Columbia Theatre tonight.
Sawyer of Dummer Street Sewall returned home for business. Capt William Preble arrived on a visit with his daughter Perry. The schooner Elm City, loaded with ice, sailed from Wiscasset for New York today.
Cosmopolitan Garden club met at the club house with 18 members present. Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden led the program on Flowers In Arts and Crafts and introduced guest speaker Mrs. John Winchell of Freeport who shared floral paintings and related exhibits.
Court of Probate in Bath announces hearings on March second for estates including Campbell Watson Crocker Fuller Carey Thurlow and others. Petitioners seek appointment of administrators or executors, with and without bond, and requests for letters testamentary or changes of name where listed.
Bath officials battle a stubborn city dump fire on Upper High Street. Chief Richard Frates orders controlled burning with kerosene to burn out the debris while firemen spray flames and wet surrounding areas. A Civilian Defense trailer pump aids irrigation as teams monitor for interior hotspots and delay efforts.
Brunswick Savings Institution files public notice of mortgage foreclosure on premises in Bath Sagadahoc County Maine. The claim arises from a deed dated July 30 1943 and recorded in Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds with the property bounded along Washington Street and McDonald land.
A Maine delegation urged immediate grain movement from western farms and eastward through freight, plus better feed distribution to ease a worsening shortage. Senator White and Rep. Brewster led the talks with Agriculture officials. main obstacles cited include large livestock herds and poor corn quality.
Two twins Jimmy Wayne and Isom in Buena Vista Georgia are born in different years Judy arrived at 11 30 p m last Dec 30 Jimmy at 1 30 a m Jan 1 The father is a farmer and the Isoms have eight other children Five are living There are 490 miles of streets in Manhattan Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Maine 31 1845 Cash in office and bank Gross cash assets 2597 98 assessment 14 21 28
Probate notice records LJO L. JACK of Probate torftine county certifies that in the following estate the named person was appointed administrator on the date noted. Ralph inted administrator qualified the same date February ARTHUR J. DUNTON probate judge of A true copy of the original order. Attest: JOHN L. JACK, Register.
A 1946 notice outlines executors and administrators for multiple Bath County estates. Executrix without bond for Lydia Brimisine and William Shorey named as executor for G Hathorn. Bond issues noted with dates and orders, with R Pratt and Neweennius of Bath referenced in relation to administration.
A 26 page booklet designed by Walter Johnson and Gene L. Letowt highlights Maine outdoor sports and includes a detailed map of inland and coastal fishing areas. It lists 90 resorts and promotes the Away Club by the Maine Development Commission. copies are available free from Publicity Bureau offices in Bangor, Maine, and New York.
Continued report from Page One notes Mrs Butterfield and Mrs re ham supporting Wesley Church with volunteers at Pats on a day for secretarial work and church duties.
A Falagge show magazine item notes plans for an amusement park near the Route 1 railroad bridge. It mentions a railway bridge site and references a railroad tank car debut in 1865.
The notice item mentions multiple probate proceedings in Bath Maine including estates of Mary J. Pullerton Edith G Stewart and Waldo Hathorne. Petitions seek appointment of executors administrators and licenses to sell real estate with various named heirs and executors in a cascade of estate matters. The document names J Vinal Helen Frances Maybury Conchita Rosita Vesco and Alma Jolgtton among those involved.
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