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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1953
Page
6
Forty years ago Bath featured a busy municipal scene with Navy transfers at Bath Iron Works, political caucuses, and funding for City Hospital. Reports note Lieut Commander Adams assuming duties at Bath Iron Works, Republicans and Democrats preparing for city caucuses, and a $4,000 annual grant proposed for 1913 and 1914 to aid the hospital.
February 19 1913 report lists Brunswick extres nesday evening selections for bid whist and games. Suph Owen Jr and A B Merrill lead with Bonney Okok Troop Whitehouse and Par beavitt among others. It was reported Mayor Frank A Small was involved in a related matter.
Bath horsemen visited Lily Pond speedway this afternoon noting warm weather but smooth tracks. Also in government news, plans for a destroyer were approved. bidding opens April 13 with a 1.315 million dollar armament limit. Republican caucuses renominated experienced leaders. Mayor Small and a Democratic ally steer a working organization.
At a Feb 21 1913 meeting Royal Arch degree was worked and D D G H P Fred O Eaton of Rumford served as installing officer. High Priest L M LeMont and officers were praised by Eaton for flawless records kept by Albert L Strout who just finished his 24th year as secretary. An oyster supper by Walter Whitney followed in the banquet hall.
Complete sets of 1, 2, 5 and 10 cent stamps of the Panama Canal issue have arrived, honoring the Pan American Exposition in San Francisco, an appealing addition for philatelists. Patten Free Library closes for Washington's Birthday. Ivy from Mt Vernon adorns the library, once from a Washington retinue guard, and sold at 25 cents. Kennebec Yacht Club marks 15th anniversary with an oyster dinner. Notables include Arthur Shorey of International Banking Co now in Manila, and Charles J. Donnell, a Bowdoin graduate, in Manila. Various local visits, meetings, and social events detailed.
Feb 24 1913 Bath merchants held a lively session under President Scott Frye with many committees named. Miss Lina Andrews received a French bulldog named Butsy as one of the town's priciest dogs. Constable Emmons plans to add licenses next year and a dog show was proposed. Waterfront onlookers saw a floating cake of ice with wheels and shafts. Temperature Monday was eight above zero. The Monday Evening Circle met at Mrs Annie Sullivan's home on Huse Street. Two Bath ladies were busy.
Local groups agreed to place all Bath societies on the G A R hall walls with light refreshments provided by Vernon Miller Charles Osborne and Donald Preble.
Nequasset Ladies auxiliary held a social gathering Thursday afternoon with president Mrs Ethel Reed at her Nequasset road home. Refreshments were served and hand work shared. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26 with Mrs Blake hosting at 1 30.
The Montsweag Extension Group met at the South End PTA hall for an all day session on Plastic Pocketbooks led by Mrs Applin of Wisconsin. Lunch was served by local members. A vote designated Mrs William Mennealy to attend Farm and Home Week at the University of Maine in Orono on March 30 as the delegate.
Classified note from Kelley s New and Used Parts on North Street Extension Tel 989 promotes buying wrecked or burned cars at top cash prices with immediate service and contact details for sellers seeking fast cash for damaged vehicles.
Plans for a dessert nete at the South End P. on March 5 with memories and friends. Mrs. Brian M. Jewett named chairman on arrangements and Mrs. William Kelley on refresh ments. Next meeting March 19 at South End hall with Winifred Ramsdell presenting Keeping Fit With Proteins.
T W Hyde Camp of South Paris invited T W Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans to its Lincoln Washington birthday observance at Joshua Chamberlain Camp. Remarks were given by Past Department Commanders Vernon Miller Joseph Day and Clarence Rendall and Department Commander Robert Hunt. A supper including Washington pie followed. Members attending included Past Department Commanders Vernon Miller Joseph Day Earl Legard Linwood Miller and Commanders Robert Metcalf.
The Bath P T A Council met at city hall with President Mrs. Edgar Drake presiding. A committee including Mrs. Singer, Marble and Milliken was formed to meet Thespian representatives about a local juvenile production. Miss Rolfe invited the public to a talk by Howard Richardson on health and safety in schools on March 18. Next meeting is March 23.
Helping Hand club met Thursday evening at Mrs Marie Sirois water street for a short business session. The rest of the evening was social with lunch served by the hostess. The next meeting will be March 5 at Mrs Bernice Green high street.
Bath Garden Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Bowen Torrey as host. President Mrs. Frank Sparks named Mrs. William Skelton book chairman and announced Mrs. Ballas Crabtree will attend Audubon camp at club expense. Legislative chairman Mrs. Dennison will contact Augusta about river pollution and highway billboards. A flower exhibit is set for April 1 at the University of Maine during Garden club day. Speaker Mrs. Skelton shared gardening notes on compost and transplanting wildflowers. Tea followed with Mrs. Bland serving. Also noted: Mrs. Madelyn A. Wetherbee returned from Wakefield Mass after attending a National Association of Dance Affiliated Artists session. her recital is set for June 15.
Mrs Edward Hines of Tops ham visited Wednesday with her mother Mrs Clifford Harrington on North Street.
Morse High School defeated Lewiston 69 to 60 as Brad Stover scored 30 in his final home game. Kingsbury Marchetti and Trafton supported the effort with precise outside shooting to build a 34-19 halftime lead and preserve the margin through a fast finish.
Clarence M. Moore of Bath paid 10 dollars and 4.70 in costs for operating an unregistered automobile after pleading guilty in Bath Municipal Court. Joseph Bernier of Topsham paid 4.70 in court costs on conviction for driving without a license. Lloyd MacDonald of Bath withdrew a plea of innocent and pled guilty to using a taxi vehicle without the owner’s permission, fined 25 dollars and 13.40 in costs, with additional Brunswick and Portland arrest history leading to a later 50 dollar fine and 18.92 in costs plus 30 days in Cumberland County Jail for nonpayment.
Probate notices announce hearing on the will and petition for Carlotta B Minard late of Bath. Catherine Shaw Hoover of Arlington MA seeks executorship with bond waived. Also mentions Manley duPont and Sydney Breck as trustees reporting final accounts for Martha Etes and related estates.
Lillian H. Heal, register, certifies the appointment of an administrator for the estate of the deceased. The document notes fees, designation of administrator, and related probate proprieties in the county record.
A man appeared to face a charge after he was seen driving a car in Bath without the owner's permission. Police reported the incident and will pursue charges related to unauthorized use of the vehicle.
Marius Page arrives at his home on Academy street Tuesday night after six weeks away visiting relatives in New York Philadelphia and as far south as South Carolina. On the return trip he visited Medford to see his late friend Mrs Edward Morse and family.
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