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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1954

Page

6

Bath Faces Rise of New Industrial Corpora tion

In Bath on February 17 1914 the Bath Industrial Corporation elected Charles A Coombs as president with Arthur K Purington as clerk and named directors E W Hyde T S Gibbons and W C Oliver. A $50000 capital with $25 shares was authorized and subscription papers were ordered.

Bath Industrial Corporation Charles A Coombs Arthur K. Purington Messrs E. W. Hyde T.S. Gibbons W. C. Oliver George E. Thompson Charles H. Oliver Fred B. Reed F. H. Kimball The Daily Times

Qualifications of character and business partnership noted

The article mentions Kimball with J. Kimball forming the firm Kimball McKinney Co with Guy B. McKinney and George S. Pinfrey as partners. It also covers a Bath social event hosted by Mrs Jacob Robinson Andrews, a Red Men's pitch tournament winner Thomas McDonald, real estate opinions by Hon Harold Sewall, Marie Costello’s birthday gathering, and a note on using electricity to thaw frozen water pipes without digging.

Kimball Dr. J Kimball, McKinney & Co Mr. Kimball Guy B. McKinney Georges. Pinfree Boston Bath Jacob Robinson Andrews John S. Hyde Allongs Mildred Clark Florence Andrews Marguerite Hennessy Abbie Scott Eunice Ledyard Miss Andrews

Dunton Nominated for Mayor in Rousing Republican Caucus

Feb 18 1914 Arthur J Dunton receives formal notification of his mayoral nomination after a vigorous Republican caucus praising his legal and financial experience. Charles A Rcomb heads Bath Industrial Corporation. caucus called a fine event with Dunton lauded as a fit standard bearer.

Arthur J. Dunton Ublicans Blicc Dunton

Bath Seeks Factory Plant Sites Amid Open Harbor News

The Bath area active in seeking factory locations citing open harbor and deep water along the shore. Local politics note Cahill renomination declined. Morse High team heads to Norway and Bethel for games while social events and civic meetings fill the week.

Bath Morse High Norway Norway High Bethel Gould Academy Lowell Capt. O. Hunt C. Fitzgerald Gay Lemont Morse I. Hunt Popham Bay Woolwich

Bath May See City Government Reforms In 1915

A 1915 forecast from Bath residents urges open city government as Water Works contract nears expiration. Diphtheria outbreak prompts disinfecting at the Orphans' Home and the South Primary School. The City Committee adds one committeeman per ward after last evening's meeting.

Orphans Snipe Democratic City Committee L. B. Swett Ae Hegee Powers Bath

Girls Narrow Loss to Rocklands in Passing Game

The Rocklands edged the home team by 11 to 10 after a tight high school contest. The Rocklands displayed a sharp passing attack while the local girls offered strong defense and sportsmanship throughout.

Rocklands Rockland

Fire guts house after late evening blaze

Smoke and flames poured from the side and roof when the fire department arrived. The home was gutted and damaged by water and smoke. no family members were home. Firemen doused the flames and axes aided the effort.

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Bath Society Seeks Community School Insight

Two speakers from Pownal School to address Bath residents on March 3. Mrs. Josephine Goodwin, Community Service Supervisor, and Mrs. Virginia Roberts of the Pownal Educational Department will discuss school work and take questions. Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Roberts will be hosted by Mrs. Frederick Moffatt on Washington Street.

Hey Pownal Josephine Goodwin Virginia Roberts

Bath Woman Pleads Guilty in Malicious Mischief Case

Martha Leavitt alias Martha Gillis of Bath pleaded guilty to malicious mischief via attorney Lynn Bussey. She was fined 25 dollars with costs totaling 16.38 dollars. A separate intoxication case saw the respondent fined to 30 days in jail and appealing to Sagadahoe Superior Court with a $100 surety for June term.

Gardiner R. Deering Martha Leavitt Martha Gillis Bath Lynn Bussey Sagadahoe

Surprise party honors Merton Witham with gifts and entertainment

Friends hosted a surprise party for Merton Witham featuring a money purse gift. Bobbie Billington drummed and Bob Haxnett played piano while guests enjoyed buffet dining with stuffed finger rolls and potato chips.

Uest Bobbie Billington Bob Haxnett

Social Gathering Highlights Cakes Candles And Guests

A long table displayed relishes cookies cake and soft drinks with two decorated cakes at opposite ends. Attendees included Una Witham George Dyer Frances Witham Thaxter Trafton George Coombs Carl Black Stewart McAllister David Newcomb Herbert Lilly Donna McDougal David Pye Paul McCourt Chick Marchetti Pauline KeHy Dick LeMoine Elvira Pecci David Hill Sally Freeman Audrey Durant John Trafton Marilyn Brown Brad Stover Carolyn Herrin Sonny Munsey Tom Wing Gay Bonney Betty Bull Peggy Hanson Dawn Newcomb Joyce Mitchell Sandra Daley Jane Ledyard Judy Holbrook Vivian McDougal Dick Perry Patti Hayes Mike Callan Bob Carmichael Beverly Austin Anne Amirault Sue Hagerthy Frank Young Bob Shaw Cally McKay Jean McKay Shirley Smart and the Burleigh and Carroll McKay Witham households.

Una Witham George Dyer Frances Witham Thaxter Trafton George Coombs Carl Black Stewart McAllister David Newcomb Herbert Lilly Donna McDougal David Pye Paul McCourt Chick Marchetti Pauline KeHy Dick LeMoine Elvira Pecci David Hill Sally Freeman Audrey Durant John Trafton Marilyn Brown Brad Stover Carolyn Herrin Sonny Munsey Tom Wing Gay Bonney Betty Bull Peggy Hanson Dawn Newcomb Joyce Mitchell Sandra Daley Jane Ledyard Judy Holbrook Vivian McDougal Dick Perry Patti Hayes Mike Callan Bob Carmichael Beverly Austin Anne Amirault Sue Hagerthy Frank Young Bob Shaw Cally McKay Jean McKay Shirley Smart Burleigh McKay Mrs. Carroll Witham

Personal notes from Bath and surrounding towns

Mrs Helen Plummer Huskins of Five Islands died Tuesday in Bath while shopping and visiting friends. Miss Judith Harmon of Scarborough visits Dr Niles Perkins and family at 690 Washington St. Donald and Donna Burkhardt return from Boston weekend and Ice Follies trip. Harry Pinkham and family guests of Roxanne Merry in Liberty St. Families from Nobleboro West Bath and Brunswick Road were in Boston for Ice Follies. Bonnie G Cormier visits Betsy Bertrand during school vacation. First Yankee Stadium night game May 28 1946 saw the Yankees lose 2-1 to the Senators.

Helen Plummer Huskins Five Islands Bath Judith Harmon Scarborough Niles Perkins Washington Street Donald Burkhardt Donna Winship Street Boston Harry Pinkham Willard Pinkham Nobleboro Betsy Bertrand Francis Bertrand Oliver Street

Probate notices from Bath court list multiple estates

Court of Probate Bath Sneadahoc issues notices for the estates of Royal A Johnson Henrietta Reed McKay Carlos C Parington and Clara L Steward. Final accounts and probate actions request letters testamentary and administrator appointments with guardianship details and hearings in March.

Bath Sneadahoc Heth Royal A Johnson Gladys E Johnson Henrietta Reed McKay James A McKay Carlos C Parington Edward W Coombe Clara L. Steward Edward W Bridgham Joseph F Steward Arthur J Dunton

Probate Notice of Executor Appointment in William A Furber Estate

Lillian H Heal Register of Probate certifies that John P Carey was appointed executor without bond for the estate of William A Furber late of Hath deceased. Date February 1084. Arthur J Denton Judge of Probate issues true copy of the original order.

Lillian MH Heal County of S v Adahoc William A’ Furber John P Carey Arthur J Dt John E Young Phippsburg Phippsboro Joseph A Young Arthur J. Dunton Lillian H. Heal Lilian HH Heal Saendahox Nellie McKay Thayer Bath Flizgabeth McKay Joseph Edward Hert Loring Edward Mart Arthur J Dunton Judeer

Hart-Tenth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated At Home

Mr and Mrs John Hart observed their tenth wedding anniversary with a surprise family dinner at Mrs Mary Mulcahys home 4 Charles street. Oakhurst Dairy employee Mr Hart received a chrome rocker from relatives. Attendees included Marguerite Wessman Pat Callan and Mulcahy family members from Bath and Brunswick.

John Hart Mary Mulcahy John Mulcahy Charles Street Patricia Mulcahy Jackie Danny Mikey Bath Geoffrey Desjardins David John Dorothy Jean Nelson McCourt Gary Paul Brunswick

McAvoy Family Guests Visit Whitehouses in Auburn

Mr and Mrs Raphael McAvoy and daughters Theresa Margar et and Pamela of Kittery with Mrs McAvoy s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Lowell Mc Kinney and daughter Nancy of Auburn were guests Sunday of their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehouse of upper Washington street.

Raphael McAvoy Theresa Margaret Pamela Kittery McAvoy Lowell McKinney Nancy Auburn Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street

Probate Court notices for Sagadahoc estates in Bath Maine

A Bath Sagadahoc Court of Probate convenes on the first Tuesday of February 1954 to hear matters including wills and estates. Public notice requests objections and outlines executors guardians and administrators such as Arthur E Alton Adella J Morey Clarence C Seavey Bessie L Sprague Fred Percy Young and Carl E Albee regarding probate licenses and real estate sales.

Bath Sagadahor Bath Independent Elizabeth Alton Kingston New Hampshire Sagadahoc Maine Arthur E Alton Adella J. Morey Phippsburg Joseph Clarence C Seavey

Scout Troop Awards And Plans For First Class Prep

Scout banquet awards William Harigan Jr for merit peace and first aid. Paul Butler, newly graduated from Cubs, trains for Tenderfoot and Ten derfoot. Alexander Luke passes Tenderfoot. Scouts to visit Bowdoin College pool Feb 25 for First Class swimming and Swimming Merit Badge. Miss Sandra Olson Kathy Holmes and Judy Seekins of Portland visit Miss Seekins grandparents in Washington Street.

Aeet William Harigan, Jr Paul Butler Cubs Alexander Luke Sandra Olson Kathy Holmes Judy Seekins Portland Miss Seekins Ralph Seekins Washington ‘Street

Mrs Harry Carroll Visits From Lewis ton

Mrs Harry Carroll of Lewiston formerly of High Street was a Tuesday visitor.

Harry Carroll Lewiston High Street

Foreclosure Notice for Bowdoinham Homestead Mortgage

First National Bank of Brunswick Maine declares mortgage on the James Sampson Homestead Oakledge parcel in Bowdoinham Sagadahoc County breached. The 1948 mortgage by Constance R Luce secures the property on Main Highway Bowdoinham and the bank seeks foreclosure.

Foreclosure Claim On James Samveson Homestead Property

First National Bank of Brunswick Maine claims foreclosure on the James Samveson Homestead property in Bowdoinham Sagadahoc County due to breach of mortgage conditions. The deed trail links to Mary T Richardson 1920 and Salmon W Putnam estates with easement noted. The document is dated February 9 1954 and signed by Emery W Booker assistant cashier.

Meinton Eading Topsham Bow+ doinham Albert Henderson Merrymeeting Bay J. B Bowdoinham James Samveson Oakledee Louisa F Putnam Salmon W. Putnam Merelyn Putnam First National Bank of Brunswick Maine First National Bank Emery W. Booker

Mortgage Transfer and Property Description in Bowdoinham

A Maine mortgage deed dated May 1 1947 records transfer of land in Bowdoinham Sagadahoc County from Louisa F Putnam trustee to First National Bank of Brunswick. The property known as the James Nee Homestead or Oakledge covers about fifty acres described by bounds along J E Lilly John Holden and the Maine Turnpike corridor, with prior deeds and easements cited in Sagadahoc Registry.

Constance R. Luce Brunswick Cumberland Maine Sagadahoc First National Bank of United States of America Bowdoinham Topsham Albert Henderson Merrymeeting Bay J. E Merelyn Putnam Sagadahoc County First National Bank Inema First Nationa Bank of Nationa Banking Corporation Topedum Bowdouineny Tom Eala Bowdoinham Segadahoc Salmon W. Putnam Mary T Richardson Sagadahoe County Éheardson Bank of Brunswicke Brunswick Maine Baie Eece Wil.y Emery T

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