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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
6
Bath Chronicle recaps a bustling period with spring rehearsals at Morse High School, a Portland auto show excursion by 326 Bath excursionists, social events at homes on Bedford and Winter streets, theater nights by the Brunswick Dramatic Club and local civic updates including new bills and a governor’s reception details.
Hon Harold M Sewall returns from a month in New York Washington and St Augustine Fla meeting Hon and Mrs Hyde at the depot. Edward W Hyde wins unanimous renomination for Columbia mayor amid rousing Republican caucus support and cheering for Fred A Bowie tied to Hyde Windlass Co.
A large crowd witnessed season best racing on Lily Pond on Thursday with three tight classes. One heat was shortened when driver Tony lost a shoe. In the afternoon, Mrs. H A Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eaton, and Mr. and Mrs. L L Lowell were seen passing through Portland.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Eaton of Chestnut street spent Thursday in Portland. They enjoy a pleasant time while observing Texas blasting operations that construct abutments for the plate shop.
Milliners departed this morning on a ten day trip to New York for openings. Mrs Maing of Portland and Mrs Sheldon of Woolwich hosted a weekend visit with Mrs John Sheldon of Woolwich. Miss Fish returned to Newton Massachusetts from a visit in this city with Miss Clarice Kinsman. Over 200 excursion tickets were sold at the Maine Central office for the Auto show and Flora Bella in Portland. Over 10 000 ballots will be needed for the municipal election next Monday. The farce No Cure No Pay to be staged by the Elm Street Ladies Circle in the vestry Tuesday evening.
Lincoln County Historical Museum curator Gordon Dunthorne spoke to Bath Garden Club on wild flowers from New England to California with close ups and commentary. The meeting at Miss Anne Kimball's Lincoln Street home also discussed upcoming volunteer tasks and a planned Miami convention attendance. Local members heard articles on organic gardening and southwest disaster topics prepared by Mrs. Arthur Sewall.
The Milwaukee Braves attracted 1,245,248 fans on the road in 1956. A total of 252,715 attended 10 games against the Dodgers at Ebbets Field.
More than 120 cub scouts, relatives, and guests attended Pack 57’s Blue and Gold banquet in Beacon Street Methodist Church vestry. Highlights included ham dinner by the Women’s Society, music by Paul Marchant, awards to scouts, and viewing of Nelson Foss the magician. Carlton Pye and Richard Fullerton chaired presentations awarding pins and certificates to numerous scouts including Robert Norris, Roger Hutchings, Timmy Bradford, John Bradford, Peter Mee Mann, Leverett Mitchell, Harry Fullerton Jr., Clinton Carter, Barry Price, Howard Mead, Linwood Arnold, Jeffrey McMann, Paul Marchant Jr., Paul Berry Jr., Bruce Temple. A special certificate honored Carlton Pye’s decade-long service. Guests included Charles Lishness and Truman Wallace, Assistant District Commissioners.
Mrs. Edward Gray was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Fred Baldwin and co-hostess Mrs. Millard Hanson Jr. in Woolwich. The event featured pink and blue decorations, a bassinet centerpiece, games, and refreshments with a long guest list of local residents.
Rainbow Assembly met Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple with balloting on four petitions. The four prospective members will be initiated next Monday evening March 4 at the Solar Lodge of Masons meeting, which also serves as a regular Assembly session. Choir members rehearse Thursday at 3 PM and officers rehearse Friday at 3 PM.
The Bath Area Civic Music Association showcased a varied program with international costumes and native music. Notable pieces included a castinet duet by Miss Goya and Matteo and a castinet solo by Miss Goya. After the concert Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard hosted a reception at York Hall. Artists depart for Long Island then plan an extended India tour. The season ends April 22 with baritone Hugh Thompson.
Robert Lindquist of Rockland, regional director of the Maine Council of Church Women, served as principal speaker for an afternoon session. He gave an inspirational talk on the work of church women, with representatives from Corliss Street Church Salvation Army Winter Street Church Grace Episcopal Church among attendees.
Erskine N. White says 1956 was one of the most active years in the company history with 139 652 added telephones bringing total in service to 2 818 962 and a record capital program of 111 million dollars. The annual report notes rising costs wage taxes and expansion plans through 1957 58 and beyond to about 1 billion in plant investment.
James B Wilson disclosed campaign expenses totaling $2.14 for donkey feed. The mascot Woodrow accompanied his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Seattle district.
The Maine Insurance Commissioner records American Merchants Mutual Insurance Co of Minneapolis on December 31 1956 showing assets including Bonds 35980400 Cash and Bank Deposits 97976 39 and Other Assets 12120 36. Liabilities include Reserve for Loss Adjustment Expenses 3308 56 Reserve for Unearned Premiums 33445 14 and Reserve for Taxes 14481 37. Unassigned funds surplus to policyholders 120736 00 total 489464 17.
Van Zandt Wheeler, a well known West Point summer resident, authors Betty Bark Says a spoof advice column for dog lovers. The book features Betty’s replies to canine woes and humorous tales from pup Jonghair to house blues, drawn from Wheeler’s varied writing career and life in the Berkshires and West Point.
Morse High School debuted a saxophone sextet in concert work featuring Diane Longley on baritone sax. The group, built from three altos two tenors and one baritone, enhances harmony and melody in hand work for trios quartets and other ensembles.
Over 162000 graduating seniors from 12500 high schools entered this year with 750 four year college scholarships valued at about 3.75 million dollars at stake. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation began in 1955 with grants totaling 205 million from Ford Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York. More than 40 business and industrial firms offer four year college scholarships through its program.
A February 1957 probate court in Bath Maine orders publication of notices to interested parties. Heirs and executors including Mary Smith Palmer executrix and Laura A Mitchell seekLetters testamentary and final accounts, with licenses to sell real estate and codicils referenced.
Barbara N. Brewer lists Sagadahoc County estates with executors and administrators appointed in February 1957. Harry M Thurlow and Ross Rupert Taggart are named executors and administratrix for Bath deceased connections, with bond details noted for Thurlow and Taggart respectively.
Probate court records show wills and administrations filed and appointed across Bath Arrowsic Richmond Topsham and related towns. Executors include Gertrude DeForest First National Bank of Bath Alexander Burden and others with guardianship and final accounts listed for estates such as Thurlow Crocker Taggart and Nichols.
Court in Bath Maine orders notices for estates filed February 1957. Heirs and executors named include Norman H Drummond Arrowsic Grace I Crocker Bath Gertrude DeForest First National Bank of Bath Christine C Snipe Bath and others. Executors and administratrixes sought without bonds. Final accounts and successions also listed with respective claimants and trustees.
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