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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1960

Page

5

Morse high girls beat Greely Institute 34 to 15 in Bath

In Bath on February 14 Morse high girls defeated Greely Institute 34 to 15 at Cumberland Center. The game featured fast passes with players Miss Davis Whitlam Harriett Thompson Perry and Mayers contributing scoring and defense.

Morse High Girls Greely Institute Cumberland Center Morse Miss Davis Whitlam Harriett Thompson Perry Mayers

Morse High Phi Rho to stage mock trial Thursday

Feb 18 1920 Morse High School Phi Rho debating society plans a mock trial with Edward H Hartnett and Foret Butler as chief characters. The old society of 42 active members invites all former Phi Rhos to attend. William Perkins was elected president and Carroll Davis vice president at the last meeting. The Bath Radio association is praised as a top organized Maine group. Bath residents will attend the Boston Symphony Orchestra concert in Portland, first time in Maine. Bob Dyer returns to the Texas Yard after a lengthy illness at Bath City hospital.

Phi Rho Morse High School Edward H. Hartnett Foret Butler Phi Rhos William Perkins Carroll Davis Bath Boston Symphony Orchestra Portland Maine Seaon

Treacherous Woolwich corner causes spills and ice drift

Drivers faced extreme conditions at Woolwich corner with numerous spills as a pung driven by George Ingalls of Phippsburg spilled grain and other cargo but no injuries occurred thanks to quick aid from workers. River ice and snow drifted after a spell of soft weather, with large chunks from the north end near Winslow's rocks.

Woolwich Corner George Ingalls Phippsburg Winslow's Rocks

Snowstorms and city delays mark Bath news in February 1920

Feb 20 1920 Bath Maine reports twin Thank you ma ams on Oak near Middle Street complicating team navigation. A mink reappears near Whiskeay fishermen while town clock failures are blamed on snow blocking the dial. Snow crews work to reopen the A&E Railway and Bath streets remain drifted as blizzards continue.

Oak Middle Street Charles Harriman Oscar Williams

Five masted schooner Gar diner G Deering towed to sea

On February 23, 1920 the five masted schooner Gar diner G Deering, repaired at G G Deering Co yard, was towed by tug Seguin to Hampton Roads to load coal for Portland. Capt Chester T Wallace of Bath now commands, succeeding the late Capt J B Stahl of Waldoboro. Captain Wallace previously brought Edward J Lawrence from Amsterdam to Bath. New uniforms for Gaudreau's concert band are ordered and will be among the finest in the state.

Gardiner G. Deering G. G. Deering Co Seguin Hampton Roads Portland Chester T. Wallace Bath J. B. Stahl Waldoboro Wallace Edward J. Lawrence Amsterdam Gaudreau

Wiscasset Ball Gives Prizes for Best Costume Contest

A town celebration features top prizes in a best costumes contest and a 9 to 12 p.m. ball highlight. The Miss Wiscasset crown will start a Bi Centenary year and lead to the Miss Lincoln County event during Aug 13 20. Voters can cast ballots in local stores for candidates Sandra Taylor Linda Cowley Linda Pickering Linda Maybury Donna Crox ford Cathy Clements and Dianne Hodgkins.

Linda Maybury Donna Croxford Cathy Clements Dianne Hodgkins

Republican seeks Sagadahoc county master candidate

The notice lists Republican candidates for Sagadahoc County commissioner including Bailey and wife Alberta Garland of Wolwich with three daughters, and rivals Wright Rice Dwyer and Robinson of Bath plus Jack of Topsham. Democratic candidate Harry S. Larrabee Jr. of West Bath is the sole announced opponent.

Sagadahoc March of Dimes Bailey Alberta Garland Woolwich Moatsweag Baptist Church Wright Robert E. Rice Fred D. Dwyer Joseph A. Robinson Bath John L. Jack Topsham Harry S. Larrabee, Jr West Bath

Large Turnout At Oak Grove Park Open House

An estimated 1500 people attended the Sunday and Monday open house at Oak Grove Park inspecting a new home completed by Ralph E. Seekins & Son. Visitors viewed a furnished model and tour two other houses under construction. door prizes awarded to William L. Greene.

Oak Grove Park Ralph E. Seekins & Son William L. Greene 112 Academy

Shipbuilders Triumph 90-71 over Sanford in Western Maine Tourney

Morse High, using a strong height edge and 37 rebounds led by Brian Legard and Charlie King, defeated Sanford 90-71 in the Western Maine tournament quarterfinals at the Portland Expo. Roland Cote scored 30 for Sanford. Legard totaled 26 for Morse as the Shipbuilders advance to the semifinals against Lewiston.

Sanford Western Maine Morse Roland Cote Brian Legard Charlie King Tony McLaughlin Indians Ligard King McLaughlin Pinkham Fitzgeerald Greg Jenkins Cote Bud Pinkham Legard Cole Pickunp Morse Vierse Wayne Fitzgerald Bob Busy Bruce Veckinnon Billy Reed Will Avery Gro Jenkins Expo Toland Cote Lanehilin Logard Withperald Io Bussey MacKinnon Avery Reed Fenkins Adams Horne c Kallis, G Sullivan Towett Nuran Crouch Rhowusé If Oberts F LS Rozier Lee Viorse Anford Scards Maine Mors Gree Jenkins Victor Nunan Bruce MacKinnon Jenkins Morsemen

Oak Grove Park: Ralph and Norman Seckins Plan 65 Homes

Street and Gale S. and Dodge of Woolwich note that since last May nine houses have been built at Oak Grove Park. Ralph E. and Norman Seckins intend to develop the city’s largest housing project with 65 homes over ten years. Homes are custom built to fit each family, mostly one story ranch or split level designs.

Oak Grove Park

Colonial Club Postpones Valentine Dance

The Valentine dance at the Colonial club, set for Saturday, is postponed by the Dance committee after a Feb 29 meeting due to conflicting activities. Plans consider rescheduling for late March with a definite date to be announced later.

Colonial Club Ben

Assistant County Agent Speaks at Bath Garden Club Meeting

Francis Stevens Sagadahoc soil management agent was guest speaker at Bath Garden Club February session. He discussed landscaping techniques, lawn grasses, soil tests, drainage and proper fertilizers while members planned a Landscape Design committee and noted the Zorach Fountain Fund.

Francis Stevens Sagadahoc Soil Management Bath Garden Club Arthur M. Bowker Pine Street American Association of Nurseries Stevens Aecordanee Marry Hayward Garden Club Federation of Maine Stewart Ortloff Zorach Fountain Fund William Dennison

Ruth Reynolds Weds Earl Lowery in Local Church Ceremony

Ruth Reynolds of Portlane and Utica New York wed Earl Lowery in a Monday night ceremony at Wesley Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Oliver W. Bell. The bride wore pastel blue lace with a red rose corsage, attended by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Quarry of Portland. The matron of honor wore black over white taffeta, and a three tier cake was cut by the couple and the bride’s sister. The groom is a state Fraternal Order of Eagles officer employed at Bath Works, and the couple will reside in the city.

Ruth Reynolds Portlane Utica N. Y Earl Lowery John J. Lowery Cherry Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Michael Quarry Portland Robert Besuwo Lowery Fraternal Order of Eagles

Wesley Church Men's Club Plans Letter Campaign

Wesley Church men discussed writing stations to praise good shows and protest unfit programs for children. Robert Savage urged the effort after a roast pork dinner. The group accepted an invite to a Women’s Society of Christian Service Men’s night on March 8 and noted a district meeting on March 9.

Wesley Methodists Church Men's Club Robert Savace Serle Niles Callie Rovers Adnora Ivct Women’s Society of Christian Service Savage Gardiner Pegey Ann Kiddere Chinehter Ellery Kidder, Jr Children’s Hospital Boston Wendall Freeman Walter Upham Olf Methodist Church Denver Colo

Probate Notices From Bath Maine Sawadahoc County

Court of Probate in Bath orders publication of notice for March hearing on final accounts of Clara B Brown Harold J Brown John A White Blanche H White Leland Wakefield Annie Jo Wakefield Administratrix and private claim petition. Hearings to determine allowances proceed as listed.

Bath Sawadahoc Leland K. Wakefield Annie Jo Wakefield Harold J. Rubin

Probate Notice of Administrator Appointment in Sagadahoc

Barbara L Brewer, Register of Probate, certifies that in the estate of Francis E Parry late of Bath the person Edward Sewall Jr was appointed administrator and qualified by filing bond on February 2, 1960. The notice bears the date November 18, 1925.

Barbara JL. Brewer Sagadahoc Francis E. Parry Bath Edward Sewall Jr

Morse High 25th Reunion Plans Discussed at Meeting

Morse High alumni from the class of 1935 and 1885 plan the 25th reunion during the annual alumni banquet in June. All members are urged to attend the meeting on Wednesday March 2 at 7 p m in Room 104 Morse High.

Morse High School Morse High

Executors and Administrators Appointed in Sagddanoc Probate

Barbara L. Brewer, Register of Probate, lists executors administrators and guardians for Sagddanoc estates. Frances M Armstrong named executrix without bond on January 9 1960. Alton P Reed appointed executor February 9 1960 and qualified with bond. Ruth E Robinson and Louise P Barter named administratrixs February 9 1960 with bonds. Phyllis M Young named administratrix February 9 1960 with bond. Joseph A Young and others noted.

Barbara L. Brewer Sagddanoc Owens. Armstrong Bath Frances M. Armstrong William E. Field Georgetown Alton P. Reed Louise P Barter

Probate Court Orders in Bath Sagadahoc

Notice of probate actions in Bath Maine with multiple estates. Court orders set March hearing for wills and petitions. Executrix appointments include Rena A Flint Florence R Hennessey Catherine H Booker and others. Administrators and trustees named with accounts and licenses to sell real estate for Bath Sagadahoc estates.

Bath Sagadahoc W. Flint Will Testa Rena A Flint Rena A Billwin L Hennessey Georgetown Florence R. Hennessey Fred P Emmons West Bath Catherine H Booker Arthur FH Deehan Evelyn R. Deehan George P Davenport Donald N Small William L. Skelton Atlan Spear Sadie G. Bailey Guardian Charles H.morse Alvah A. Morse Walter K. Morse Otis E. Morse Arthur J Dunton Lillian H Heal Madelon D . Whittaker Floyd M. Carter Madelyn D. B. Whittaker Arthur J. Dunton Lillian H. Heal Barbara Dunton Longley Barbara Dunton Loneley Dean H.farnhaym Lillian F. Farnham Susan E. C Nichols Allan Spear Donald. A. Spear Donald A Spear Thomas J Little Sagadahoe State of Maine Catherine FE Little Giardian Francis FE Parry Woolw Edward Sewall, Jr

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The Bats Daily Times Harry A. Beals Mechanic Street Harriet Cane Chester Marston William Russell H. A. Bates Russell Marston Samuel A. Evans People’s Baptist Church Halifax West End Morning Chronicle West Evans Bath and Woolwich Kennebec River Nathan — Hale Governor King State of Republican City Committee Arthur K. Purington Samuel Belanger Democratic City Committee Ernest F Kelley Herbert D. Maxwell James C Mulligan Ernest Shepard Pinestreet J. F. Felch Welch Lucy Hartwell Arlington, Mass Pital Dr. Patton Red Cross Miss Rideout Miss Reilly Brunswick Club Colonials Andrew S. Merrill Huse Street Edgett Street Mabel Olmstead Dorothy Higgins West Brookfield Mass Grace Bennett Colonial Staff Newcastle Brunswick Dramatic Club Cumberland Theater Clare Kummer Arthur Brown Helen Varney Charles Hutchins Gilbert M. Elliott H. A. Huse Miriam Kimball Unity Guild of the First Baptist Church William Richards Bedford Street Richards Florence Martin Ernest M. Holman Clara Rice Eaton Camp Havana Harbor Kennebec Clare Coombs William H. Hewitt Winter Street Church Ladies Aid Central Church J. S. Dunton Court Street Bath Radio Association Bob Dyer Texas Yard Bath City Hos Fred Wyman Parker Popham John W.cummings Feldspar, Co Danny Lorraine Tommy Moore Providence Augusta Lorraine Percy & Small Yard Blaisdell, Leeman Co H. P. Gregg Readfield Gregg Brunswick Lewiston William Thurston A. & E. Railway Roland H. Smith Post A. L Winnegance Edward N. Hartnett Robert Laite Congregational Warren E. Hilton Post Beacon Street Laite Mr. Post Mr. Saite Lincoln N. Boulds & Co Arthur Sewall Harold M. Sewall Navy New York Patterson, Graham & Co Frank Wright Mr. Wright Warren Magerg Fred W. Humphreys Myrna Avery Joseph Avery Reginald Stacy Rockland Clair Eleanor Thurston George Goldsmith High Street Coombs C. A. Leavitt Wiscasset Will Richard Ricker Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Hyde Hospital Joseph Mullaney Bowen Torrey Lynn M. Bussey William Skelton F. Merton Bradway Brad Way Edward Reed Donald Macleod Skelton Bowker Ernest Bailey Martin Vb. Sargent Wesley Church Men’s Club Randal F. Cook John P. Carey Laura Cook Barbara L. Brt'vre
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