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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1947

Page

6

Local notices and civic items in Bath area

A dense Bath area column reports on a reception for a commandery, a fall on Center and Water streets injuring David O. Seavey, and his revival by officers. Mrs. Oscar C. Rogers and daughters visit Panell in Brookline. Isaac King repairs a tug at Biddeford Pool. The Sante Korie yard departs with Kelley & Co. cargo. Crew arrives from Rockland. Ernest A. Allan elected mayor candidate. Seth T. Snipe named Bath postmaster. Edward W. Larra elected thrice president of Maine coal dealers. Engaged: Miss Lillian Belle Jones and Berton Thomas Pierce. An orange tree in Mrs. Arlington Armstrong’s home bears 49 fruit. Mayor Spear travels to Boston and Newark for business.

Runaway Delivery Horse Sparks Street Chase on Washington Front

February 20 1907 Charles J Dains delivery horse caused a wild run down Washington and Front streets until stopped near Swanton Jameson Co by several men. Why the horse bolted remains tied to shoveling snow from a roof and a crowd formed as it fled. In other news the steamer Frank Jones from New London Marine Iron Works launched last Saturday with Charles E Hyde as president. A council election set for Venusnon with 30 candidates was discussed by a large local delegation. The Tuesday Club enjoyed cards and shay by Mrs William Haggett. The A M Cutler Co received a rail netting contract for 600 yards. Harold M Sewall called home from Augusta due to illness of son Arthur.

Charles J. Dain Washington Front Streets Swanton Jameson Co Blédredthall Frank Jones Enterprise Line New London Marine Iron Works Charles E. Hyde

Fisheries committee hearing on Kennebec shad protection bill

Delegates including H Dahess and Sever ion with Bath Board of at hearings attend Sea and Shore Fisheries committee in Augusta. John F Stacy C C Haley H Harrington and A Wyman from Phil and B kley of wn travel to Augusta for the session. Rev Mrs David L Yale of Talcottville Conn and Mr Yale visit. informal reception planned in the evening.

H. Dahess Bath Board John F. Stacy C. C. Haley H. Harrington Agg A .Wyman Phil B. Kley Tio Augusta Sea and Shore Fisheries Committee Kennebec David L. Yale Talcottville Conn Russell Yale Central Congregational Church

Ward Caucuses and Local Events Reported in Bath 1907

The Bath area reports large turnout at ward caucuses with spirited discussions. Dorcas guild event on Beacon Street church end with patriotic songs and readings. The Bath Medical club held a notable dinner at the Columbia hotel. Also noted are shipping movements and a potential mayoral candidacy rumor regarding Honge E. Hughes.

Democratic caucus nominates Hughes for mayor at City Hall

A large crowd including many Republicans attended last evening’s Democratic caucus at City Hall where George E. Hughes was nominated for mayor amid applause. Secretary Herpers L. Hall cast the ballot, as talk of local politics filled the room and the crowd noted the event with curiosity.

George E. Hughes Herpers L. Hall

Baxter's Tae Kan awha Towed for Ice Breakup at River Park

H C Baxter's Tae Kan awha moved from arene coal wharf to Eastern S Co wharf on Monday. A barge with coal for Gibbons Co delays her staying until ice clears. Road work continues to break up snow. local social scene notes include a whist club gathering with prizes won by Mrs Edward D True, Mrs Illiam M Adams, and William Adams.

H. C. Baxter Tae Kanawha Arene Coal S. Co Gibbons Company Orrin Frye Edward D. True Illiam M. Adams William M. Adams A. G. Oliver

Inn Reopens Soon As New Wing Is Dedicated

The New Meadows Inn ice house held 80 tons of ice from Lake Auburn and the inn’s addition is nearing completion with a dedication likely around early April. Harbour news notes Mr Cahill’s Boston trip, and various social and civic events fill the town diary.

New Meadows Inn Lake Auburn Cahill Boston

Appointment of Rev. Michael C McDonough as Bangor pastor

Yesterday at St Marys church a surprise announcement by Rev Michael C McDonough conveyed his appointment by Bishop Walsh as pastor of St ee Catholic church in Bangor. The Shipping City sends best wishes as the new pastor begins his duties. A Washington telegram informs of changes to sou venir postal cards featuring mica.

St. Mary’s Church Michael C. McDonough Walsh St. Ee Catholic Church Bangor Father McDonough

War Postal Cards Billed as Hazard Withdrawn

War department orders banning war postcards due to injury risk were issued after complaints from postal workers. The notice affected delivery of certain cards and listed related personnel, with local residents and crews described in brief notes.

Covered Bridge Featured At New England Flower Show

The 76th annual New England Spring Flower Show at Mechanics Building Boston March 10 15 highlights a Vermont Covered Bridge. Exhibits include a modern garden series by Garden Clubs Exhibitions Committee and a suburban house and garden with pools terraces and blooming plantings.

New England Mechanics Building Boston Vermont Sherman Eddy Avon, Conn Garden Clubs’ Exhibitions Committee Grand Hall

Dunlap Commandery Concludes Order of the Temple Conclave

At the Masonic Temple last evening Dunlap Commandery elected new officers and conferred the Order of the Temple. Commander George Goodwin led a strong staff as members enjoyed a fine attendance, a hearty supper, and a social hour after the ceremony.

Dunlap Commandery Order of the Temple Masonic Temple George Goodwin

Club Forty-Two Plans Palm Sunday Drive for Crippled Children

At a council meeting on Monday evening Club Forty-Two finalized plans for the annual drive for Crippled Children to be held Palm Sunday with the place to be announced. Attending were Mrs Frances Sarkis Mrs Charles Hoebel Miss Edith Small Mrs Norman Adams Mrs Eliot Hanson Mrs Joseph Mullaney and Mrs Paul Hart.

Frances Sarkis Charles Hoebel Edith Small Norman Adams Eliot Hanson Joseph Mullaney Paul Hart

Meatballs With Macaroni In Tomato Sauce Tips

Extend meat balls with a small amount of cooked macaroni mixed into the meat before forming. Serve the balls with tomato sauce to create a heartier dish and add texture.

Maine potato queen tour praised for publicity and cooperation

Agriculture Commissioner A K Gardner hailed Miss Yvette Gagne of Van Buren for a Maine potato queen tour across major cities including Boston Detroit Chicago and Washington as highly successful. The Maine Development Commission sponsored the effort with strong trade cooperation and extensive publicity amid public official attention.

Augusta A. K. Gardner Maine Yvette Gagne van Buren New York Gardner Gagne United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association Miss Gagne Boston Buffalo Cleveland Etroit Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Philadelphia Washington Maine Department of Agriculture Charles M. White White East Winthrop Maine Development Commission Brooke, Smith, French and Dorrance Earle Doucette

Bath Society Names Scout Leaders For North End Troop

Dwight Packard introduced as new Scout master and Karl Stiles named Assistant Scoutmaster. Archie Wishart elected troop committee chairman with Daniel L. Lord Jr., Robert L. Brownell, Elliot Hanson, Edward Waters, and Alfred Ives on the committee. Meetings in vestry each Tuesday at seven. North End boys invited to join.

Dwight Packard Karl Stiles Archie Wishart Daniel L. Lord, Jr Robert L. Brownell Elliot Hanson Edward Waters Alfred Ives North End

Troop 56 Wesley Church Elects New Committee

Boy Scout Troop 56 of Wesley church held its annual meeting electing Merle Niles as committee chairman Earl Lermond as secretary treasurer Edward Butterfield advancement Linwood Abbott health and safety Hadley Tremaine camping and activities Andrew Butterfield finance John Coombs publicity Rev Joseph Clare sponsor representative Robert Downs scoutmaster and Norman Guynn assistant scoutmaster Plans include Parents Night March 17 a troop banquet and fund raising fat collection to send all scouts to Camp Hinds this summer Committee also thanked Andrew Butterfield for gift of merit badge pamphlets and discussed more details of the camp project.

Boy Scout Troop 56 Wesley Church Merle Niles Earl Lermond Edward Butterfield Linwood Abbott Hadley Tremaine Andrew Butterfield John Coombs Joseph Clare Robert Downs Norman Guynn Camp Hinds

Central Church League completes choir robe collars

The Central Church League met at the parish house Monday afternoon to finish sewing new collars for the choir robes. At 6 30 a covered dish supper was served by Miss Ethel Blake assisted by members. A service table followed the meal with Mrs Williar.

Central Church League Ethel Blake Williar

Local Society Meeting Names Hostesses for Next Week

H Duley presided as the meeting led to a business session. Hostesses for Monday evening were named: Mrs Arthur L Pratt Mrs Donald Page Mrs Harold Avery Mrs Merritt Mitchell and Mrs William H Duley.

H. Duley Arthur L. Pratt Donald Page Harold Avery Merritt Mitchell William H. Duley

Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Church Vestry Meeting

The Beacon Lights of Beacon Street church met in the vestry on Monday evening with a covered dish supper led by Mrs. Dean Bonney Mrs. Alvin Jewett and Mrs. Daniel Lord. They planned a public baked bean supper for April and chose Laura Craft as bean supper committee chair.

Beacon Lights Beacon Street Dean Bonney Alvin Jewett Daniel Lord James Steen Laura Craft Alfred Ives Edward Barrapes Merton Dearny Ives Beverly Dearing Merton Dearing Isabel Fifield Ruth Harriman Gardiner Robert Simpson Doris Steen

Past Ladies Club Event In Myrtle Lodge Hosted At Nellie Hunt’s Home

Past Ladies club of Myrtle lodge met Monday evening at Nellie Hunt’s Middle street home hosted by Mrs. Louise Rogers and Mrs. Alice Lewis. Several members reported ill and will receive a card shower. March meeting planned at Mrs. Campbell’s home in Winnegane. A social hour followed with contract and flinch games and refreshments served by many members.

Myrtle Lodge Louise Rogers Alice Lewis Nellie Hunt Middle Street Wilfred , Chaney Kel Shepard Emma Daley Pearl Campbell Donald Wilson Winneganee Contract Flinch Gertrude Stewart Mary Curtis Eva Atwood Margaret Nelson Amelia Mitchell Annie Oliver Jennie Oliver Edith Nash

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Plans Spring Garden Event

The Cosmopolitan Garden Club met Monday with good attendance as members anticipate spring planting. Plans discussed include a future desert bridge event. Mrs. Mabel Harris opened the program with piano selections. Members were asked to wear costumes representing flowers, including Miss Alice Johnson among those participating.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Mabel Harris Alice Johnson

Probate Notices from Bath Sagadahoc Court February 1947

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc issues orders for estates in Bath Maine. Notices announce petitions for administratrix without bond and guardianship actions with March hearings and licenses to sell real estate.

Bath Sagadahoc Independent Forward County John H. Harkins Margaret W. Harkins Margaret W.rkins Eugene J. Footer Ruth P. Footer Thelma M. Diamond Hyman Diamond Mary E. Dingley Walter T. Dingley Carlos C. Purington Edward V. Coombs Arthur J. Dunton John L. Jack Phippeburg Britisham of Annie Mikelsky Pauline M. Mikelsky Donald H. Fogg Gadie A. Fora Darkamatter Thur J. Dunton

Gowns Theme at Club Event With Prizes and Skit

Attendees wore gowns named Wild Irish Rose Tulip Violets Pineapple Poppy. Prizes went to Mrs Morris Povich first and Mrs Albert Whitney second for guessing scores. A short skit Unwelcome Callers by Mrs Charles W Messenger and a poem by her followed. Refreshments served. next meeting March 10 features Forced Shrubs topic and a Scotch auction.

Melvin Howe Mabel Harris Nel Goodrich Charles W. Messenger Morris Povich Albert Whitney Messenger Alice Johnson Arch 24 Fred Quimby

Pine Cone Girl Scouts celebrate Washington’s birthday outing

Pine Cone Girl Scout Troop 18 members enjoyed skiing and tobogganing at the Country Club. Supervisors were Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. MacLeod, Miss Stevens, and Mrs. Niss. They had cocoa and singing after. Helpers Burgess Costain Holbrook Jr. and Everett Parker drove the Scouts to and from the club.

Pine Cone Washington Andrew R. Cahill Robert MacLeod Jane Stevens William A. Niss Charles Burgess George Costain C. P. Holbrook, Jr Everett Parker

Wild Rose Girl Scouts Celebrate Washington’s Birthday Party

The Wild Rose Troop led by Mrs Charles Hoebel and assistant Mrs Frances Sarkis hosted a Washington Birthday party at Oak Street parish house. Fifteen scouts attended as hosts served themed refreshments and favors. A four scout playlet Company for Supper amused guests in a living room set. Participants included Jane Ledyard Sandra Daley Patty Hayes Shirley Robinson. Vocal performances by Sally True Eleanor Marks Hilda Bowers and Roberta Morse.

Wild Rose Charles Hoebel Frances Sarkis Washington Oak Street James Ledyard W. Percy Marks Edward Dale True John Hayes Wild Ros George Washington Jane Ledyard Sandra Daley Patty Hayes Shirley Robinson Sally True Eleanor Marks Hilda Bowers Roberta Morse

Divorce Petition Filed in Sagadahoc Court for Lucy Logan

Lucy E Logan of Bath seeks a divorce from Isaac Logan after desertion and alleged cruel treatment. The petition, filed in Sagadahoc Superior Court, notes unknown Libellee residence and requests a decree of divorce and maintenance provisions, with notice by publication in Bath.

State of Maine Sagadahoc Bath Withn Lucy E. Loan Sagadaoc Isaac Bebe Greenbush Penobscot Libellee Ee Wale Et. Auboy S . Logan Lipellant

North Grammar School Afternoon Session Notice

All girls at the North Grammar School afternoon session are asked to vet their work for their own parish house at this time.

Ting T North Grammiar

Washington's Birthday Silver Tea Held by Sterling Class

The Corlisa Street church Bible class held a Washington's Birthday Silver Tea with many members present. Mrs. John Hunt led pouring with Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney assisting. flowers donated by Syvertson. Patriotic music by Francis McPherson and choir accompanied refreshments by auxiliaries.

Bible Clase Corlisa Street John Hunt Wilfred W. Chaney Syvertson Kennebec Francis McPherson Stilphen Ge Washington Jacob Wheeler Wallace Plant Warren McelIntire Chester Plant Fred May Robert Mitchell James Sitges Walter Tay Sterling

Allegra Girl Scout Troop Plans Founders Day Event

Allegra Girl Scout Troop held a meeting at Mrs. John s home. Plans included a ska party at Dan s pond Tuesday evening and observance of Founders Day with a committee led by Juliette Low Barbara Densmore Claire Milton Anita Avis Carter.

Allegra John Dard’s Pond Juliette Low Barbara Densmore Claire Milton Anita Avis Carter John Parker Nancy Cash Helene Spe Edward Buttereld Anita Bagdikian Barbara Selma Cummings Gloria Brown Beverly ‘Allegri Pocista Aneverly Egrin Carolyn Musk Jane Jean Leonard Beverly Mart Marin Me Elma Clairemore Arilyn Con Milton Betty Footer Jean MacDonald Barbara Morse Madelyn Kronstrand Gloria Rogers

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times David O. Seavey Center Water Streets Capt. Small Marshal Fadden David Oscar C. Rogers Pe Panell, Palmer Broo N Isaiaht King Eastern U. S. Co Biddero Pool Joseph Baker Sante Okoie Weller Kelley & R Co Marine Hospital Portland Rockland Ernest A. Allan Seth T. Snipe W. F. Pond Edward W. Larra Association of the Mainé Lewiston Alden C. Jones Maxwell Street Lillian Belle Berton Thomas Pierce Hyde Windlass Co Colonial Club Arlington Armstrong Trufant Street Mayor Spear Newark American Baptist Panaty Union Eee Sat Vennernon Council Shay William Haggett Front Street A. M. Cutler Co Harold M. Sewall Arthur Dorcas Guild Herbert William Magoun Cam , Mass the Universalist Church Nford L. Fosg Bismarck Magnus Manson Clark’s Cove Devine Brothers Acre William Higgins Th Iron Works Osgood Gilbert Mystic Helen B. Crosby Bath Medical Club Columbia Hotel O’brien Honge E. Hughes Pecus Gertrude Reed Mechanic Street Florence Jacob S. Winslow Winslow Cape Ann J. Smith Inslow Cape Elizabeth Webber's Drug Store Mt. Vernon Roger Pierce W. E Vanderbilt West Bath Central Church Low Luce Humphreys George C. DeMott N. M. Campbell Lower Washington Street Mr. Campbell Combined Steamship Lines New York City F. R. E. Dean Dorchester Mass D. Howard Spear Ransom B. Fuller Portlard Eastern S. S. Co Calvin A. Austin Joy Line Fred Foote Benjamin Smith Casco Brunswick Rebekah Lodge Thomaston Mildred G. Nichols Washington Street N. Gratz Jackson Greeley Institute Cumberland This Snipe Department At Charles Hodgkins Webber's John McInnis A Department of the Bath Works Hunt Massachusetts Wayland Weston Lincoln Sudbury W. L. Fuller Malon Hospital Estelle Franks Sagamore Sullivan Squirrel Island Penobscot River Coombs Frontenac City Shannon House Newport News John Black Lester Witham Lowell Foote Dayton Hill Earl Thompson Cox’s Head Witham Cottage Mark Gilbert Capt. Gilbert Capt Club Forty Bath Societies Troop 56 Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Woolwich Maine Eesues Wilson L. Bailey Cosmopolitan Club Register John L JAR Register Girl Scouts Wild Rose Girl Scouts State of Isaac Logan Phore Pasa Robert B. Williamson Esther L. Brawn Lucy E Logan Libellant Edward W. Bridgham Staven Weneayene Mary B. Callan Bat John P. Oor Frances Peraon Henry T. Brother Fannie Blake Gladys &. Fleming Frank T. Blake Baward of Burns Woolwich Ethel A. Burns Allegra Girl Scouts Soutvenene Sosissing
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