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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1959

Page

13

Bath pages showcase local events and postwar notes

Bath articles from February 18 1919 report theatre plans in Brunswick young performers and a comedy It Pays To Advertise under Huse direction plus naval service returns and local civic notes Capt Sverre Peterson to command a new steel ship for the Emergency Fleet Corporation and a Maine savings bank deposit act proposal are mentioned along with community happenings a Mayflower bouquet a 19 person auto trip to Freeport and local auctions secondhand car demand and church property transfers conclude the snapshot of postwar Bath life.

H. A. Huse Brunswick Mr. Huse Dirigo Texas Steamship Company U. S George W. Morse Sverre Peterson Brooklyn U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation New York Philadelphia

Bath civic life and campaigns mark a busy week

A flurry of social visits and family travel across Bath and nearby towns is noted, with Mrs M H Johnson and daughter visiting relatives in Quincy and Boston ties. Mayor Drake earns renomination at a Republican caucus as ward politics stir in town, while church events, school plays, and athletic updates fill the local agenda.

Alexander D. Stewart Quincy, Mass J. Edward Drake Republican Chamber John N. Taylor

Ferry hearing reminder and political notes from Augusta

Citizens are urged to begin signaling reminders of the Augusta ferry hearing on Tuesday. The piece also notes ongoing, conflicting Yankee Division and von Hindenburg death-era rumors, Boston preparations for President Wilson, and local political caucus results with Edward H. Sampson named for mayor.

Augusta von Hindenburg

Cosmopolitan club house opens for men with games and refreshments

On Feb 21 1919 the Cosmopolitan club house welcomed men for the first time in years with 14 card tables and offerings of sandwiches cake and coffee. An ice race event at mill pond will print neat score cards bearing horse names as a souvenir. A dance at Bridge Hall in Winnegance Friday night. A measuring party at Sagadahoc Ferry raised 12 67 for church work. Mrs Sheridon hosted guests and Eva Palmer ran the candy table. Foreman Ernest Russell at the Elks home Wednesday. Bath employers report easy labor access. Lieut Sumner Sewall Bath’s famed ace returns to America with parents.

Cosmopolitan C. P. Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Charles Sheridan Eva Palmer

Pilgrim Fellowship Plans New York Trip and Tour

At Winter Street Congregational church the Pilgrim Fellowship outlines a March 31 to April 3 visit to New York City. Planned stops include Harlem’s East Harlem Parish, The Cloisters, Asian Theological Seminary, Riverside Church, Cathedral of St John the Divine, and a New York Philharmonic rehearsal under Leonard Bernstein. A smorgasbord dinner on March 13 funds the trip with a door to door ticket sale February 28 from 1 to 3 PM.

Winter Street East Harlem Congregational Church Harlem Rockefeller New York Hudson River Europe Spain Leonard Bernstein Pilgrim Fellowship

Supper To Benefit Church Pledge And Camp Fund

Roger Upham announces a baked bean supper Saturday 5 to 7 p m to benefit Wesley church pledge and camp funds. Volunteers handle kitchen dining room tickets publicity and planning while youth members prep bake and serve. Next Sunday March 1 services at the Old Ladies Home feature a Christian recreation discussion led by James Smith and hosted by Miss Nancy Kocha and Doris Crosby.

Roger Upham Methodist Youth Fellowship of Wesley Church Upham Joseph Robinson James Kaler James Smith Carl Upham Peter Upham Wedall Freeman Ellen Hunter Linda Bailey Linda Ramsay Doris Crosby Gleneice Newman Nancy Kocha Meredith Kaler Wendall Freeman Glenda Newman Gloria Pinkham Keren Marble The Times Commission of Education Walter B. Upham Woman’ Society For Christian Service Christian Church Old Ladies Home High Street Linds Bailey

Polar Star Observes Past Masters Night in Lodge Program

The Polar Star lodge of Masons will mark Past Master's Night on Wednesday with Fred Oxgood as master and officers including John J. Prency, Kenneth Wood, Delmar Bates, Sven Lonn, and others. The program features 25 year pins, Winter Street Church choir selections, a talk by Richard Cookson, a program by Ernest Haskell, and supper at 6 30 served by Genesta chapter C E S.

Polar Star Lodge of Masons Fred Oxgood John J. Prency Kenneth Wood Delmar FE. Bates Sven B. Lonn Robert A. Gallagher William A. Bowe Edmund R. Furber Beacon Donald N Small Herbert L. Anderson, Jr Thatcher B. Pinkham H. P. Lowell Winter Street Congregational Church Richard C. Cookson S. G W Ernest Haskell Augusta Genesta

Morse Edged By Lewiston Blue Devils 61-57

Lewiston defeats Morse 61-57 in the final regular season game as Fortin leads with 20 points and Brown adds 21 for Morse. The Devils pull away in the third period, then hold off a late Morse rally to secure the victory at Morse High School.

Morse Lewiston Blue Devils Morse Uwigh Lewiston Blue Devils Morse Uy Paul Fortin Fred Brown Devils Crowley Crew Phil Langlais Ednie Avery Poud Fortin Bob Theriault Fortin Scfi Eddie Avery Brown Avery Chase Johnny Doyle Vinglais Tommy Costain Nadeau Langlais Fortn Brunswick Charlie Kang Wit Muck Bes Kkels de Fortin Anther Charlie Kine Atein Charlie King Zal Jenkins Taahinciais S Mchanushtin I Custain Parrett Conley Dolan

Probate Notices from Bath Maine February 1959

Probate notices list Alvah A Morse Walter K Morse Otis E Morse executors for Charles Morse and William J Han who died in Bath with probate filings in Sagadahoc County. The notices include petitions for administration and license to sell as well as the appearance date in March, with the judge and register of probate named. Ownership and estate actions concern West Gath Petition for license to sell and other matter in Mathomssid County. The order requires publication in the Bath Independent newspaper for three weeks.

Harry M. Huse Board of Highways and Sewers State Highway Commission Sagadahoc County Tee Charles Th Morse Bath Will Petitten Morse Walter KO Morse Os Fo Morse Alvah A. Morse Walter K Morse Otis E. Morse William J Han Pauline W. Wroodminn Alonazley & Vonnele West Gath Dicense Mathomssid Saladahoc Robert W Donnell Denardan

Probate Notice for Christine C Snipe admission

Barbara I. Brewer, Register of Probate, certifies Christine C Snipe once of Bath was appointed administratrix of the estate on an indicated date in February 1949. The proceeding is recorded in Saradahoe County.

T Porhare Brewer Saradahoe Christine C Snipe Bath Allan Spear Ohbon Barbara IL. Brewer

Solar Lodge Members Attend Instruction Lodge

Members of Solar Lodge F. and A. M. of this city attended a Fellowcraft Lodge instruction in Lisbon Falls Monday evening with host John Shaughnessy, master of Lisbon Falls Lodge. Distinguished Masons Lewis Brown Edward Bel Nathaniel Gilpatrick Edwin H. P. Lowell presided. lodges from Bowdoinham Brunswick Lisbon Falls Richmond Durham Freeport and Bath were represented by over 60 Masons. Bath attendees included Michrd Mosher John Lyden Jesse Tabor Ralph Care Frank Allen Donald Freeman Frank Donnell Ralph Kennerson Edwin H. Lowell Donald T Page Linwood E. Temple Frank Frink Richard Towle and Heming Norris. Page conducted the lodge of instruction and announced the next Master Mason decree lodge set for Mar 39 at Solar Lodge Bath.

Solar Lodge Fellowcraft Lodge Lisbon Falls John Shaughnessy Lodsyc Lewis T. Brown Edward Bel Nathaniel Gilpatrick Edwin H. P. Lowell Bowdeinham Brunswick Richmond Durham Freeport Bath Michrd Mosher John Lyden Jesse Tabor Ralph Care Frank Allen Donald Freeman Frank Donnell Ralph Kennerson Edwin He P Lowell Donald T Page Linwood Ef” Temple Frank Frink Richard Towle Hemin Norris Page Lodge of Instruction

Personal notes from the long weekend at the Smalls' home

Guests included the sister and her wife, Mor and Mrs. Wilfred Metlugh and daughters Karen and Gail of West Newton Mass. Mrs John Sonia returned home from Bath Memorial Hospital after a fall that left her with a badly fractured arm.

Edwin Small Wiech Street Lrie Mor Wilfred Metlugh Karen Gail West Newton Mass John Sonia Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Final Continued From Page Goer Children In School Prep

PTA rounds in lintong wa will ask prospective pupils to bring birth certificates for fall enrollment. Children must be five by Oct 15 1959 and may be examined by the family doctor or school physician. Limited dates require alternate scheduling or registration with the superintendent. Bus routes from Lambert Park to Bath school start at 8:45 am with a half day system for smaller groups.

PTA Lintong Additon Armpti Tte Ein Tall Mitelell Lambert Park Addison Rioperts Road Chinirmien Die Parc Leueher Ogredip Mr- Jeu Bradford Mre George

Youth Government Seminar Plans at State House Tour

Protestant Church announces a seminar continuation on Paige One with a special high school youth session. By Monday March 2 groups must contact Rev. Ammerman to register for the youth section and tour of the State House.

State House Mr Ammerman Regis

Gifted Child Types and Education Needs Highlighted by Dr Witty

Dr Witty outlines gifted students with high verbal and mathematical ability plus strong science drive needing better science labs and qualified teachers. He notes creativity giftedness in art music writing or leadership is hard to ID via tests and urges ample opportunities at home and school. He speaks at grain sessions on teacher recruitment district reorganization and related problems under the theme Education the Crouton Aris.

Witty Crener Crouton Aris

Finalists Named in AT SUE English Teach Panel

A terse notice lists finalists for an English teaching post at AT SUE. Hiei and schiol are among candidates with overseeing committee chaired by a local chairman, the page notes indicate selection steps and upcoming interviews.

Hiei Schiol Rote AT Sue

Probate Court Notice of Estate Actions at Bath

In Bath and Snradahac County probate court on the first Tuesday of February 1859 actions include final accounts for allowances by Marjorie L Rockwell, Lena A Mildur, and others. petitions for guardianship resignations and distribution. and arrangements for a March hearing at Bath. Frederick F Rockwell Sr, Corene Katcelands Williams, and trustees for Nob Po OWaytack et al appear in the filings.

Frederick F Rockwell Secreetown Marjorie Rockwell Coreen Katcelands S Williams Id National Bank Arthur Sewond Nob Po Owaytack al Lena Idorool Ool Bb Feorence Raisdeli Bath Statien Cosrediay Cainkaran Fredericic Rockwell Rockwell SR Dereon Marjorie Ho

Incomplete Probate Register Entries for Bath and Norfolk

The document lists various executors administrators and guardians appointed in 1950 to 1990 across Bath and Norfolk areas. Names include Eli EN F Smith, Annie Foote, Gertrude Totman, Dorothy Douglass, and Richard D Walker with dates and appointment roles.

Rirhars II Brewer Savadahoc Tate Giuardiuins Horenatter Eli EN F Smith Bath Deeeape Jonette Woodbury Eixeoutrix Vivier Ws John P Carey Vrutee Rictuart D Walker Irngklige Norfolk Conpymnonwealth Massachusetts Dorothy Ho Walker Archor Ho Walther Yeeniher Hine Bond Gardi

Fragments Note Finalizing Payment Details and Secretary

Fragmentary OCR shows figures 7,278.30 and 7378.30 with dates 2-19-26 and Dec 1, 105R. It mentions Net cash assets and a payment agreement totaling 13 884.00. Forrest A. Baker, Secretary, 26-5-12.

Forrest A. Baker

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