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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
6
Forties era notes from Bath dated February 1900 recount social events, marine news, shipyard activity, weather, and local motions. Highlights include a successful turkey supper, vessel landings affected by ice, arrivals and departures of captains, ship launches, and community notices across Bath and nearby towns.
Knights from Acadia Lodge invite visiting lodges from Brunswick Freeport and Bowdoinham to a Thursday meeting at 7 30 PM. The esquire rank will be worked on. Acadia's third rank team led by Harry Williams plans to maintain its high standard with three new members Earl Freeman Loring Roberts and Al Thayer. Applications for membership are coming in, and credit goes to Charles Dunning for his work as master of work.
A probate court in Bath York County on February 19 1940 directs notice of a hearing on the will of Mary E Gallant presented to Arthur J Dunton judge. The Bath Independent & News reports the order and sets the March second Tuesday hearing at ten o clock morning with any objections due. Attested by John L Jack registrar.
In Bath County Susadahoc a probate court session on Pestugry.mb year 1840 deals with trusts and estates of Mareta Sewall Webb and others. Various parties including Pack & Trust Company trustee and Newcomb agent appear. details reference heirs and assets in a formal probate filing shown in the Bath Independent notice.
A Bath Maine probate page lists petitions for administration guardianship and settlement of estates. Named individuals include Nehemiah Boynton and Lydia Smith among others with hearings set for March next at ten in the forenoon.
The South End PTA marked the 26th Founders Day with a tea and program on Tuesday. Guest speaker Mrs. Noel C. Little of Brunswick discussed the Child Conference in Washington, DC, and a short play The Start of the P T A was staged with costumed attendees.
A Republican city committee meeting approved a sub committee to counter propaganda. Chairman Fred W. Quimby will appoint Alderman Donald N. Small County Commissioner Roscoe G. Bailey and Alderman Forest C. Leppard to the panel. Members expect Mayor Sewall to win reelection and a Republican sweep.
Rev. Frederick A Hayes of Penacook New Hampshire will preach the morning service at Central Church on Sunday and preside at the afternoon Communion. Born in Port Fairfield in 1893 he is a Bangor Theological Seminary graduate and has an MA from New Hampshire University. Mrs Hayes is a New Hampshire University graduate with a BS degree. The couple are noted as earnest workers among the young.
Thomas Bishop pled guilty for leaving the scene of an accident and received six months probation with $4.05 costs. Edward Kennison not guilty on assault and battery. Washington Street man fined $7.95 and Kennison $5.39 costs on intoxication warrant. Elmer Curtis pleaded guilty to profanity in Davenport City Hall and paid $4.95. alleged intoxication test cited later.
Morse High travels to the tournament with Deering in the opening round as Bath fears a crowded arena and shifts to general admission for Thursday afternoon games. Morse hopes Deering’s recent rough patch ends Bath’s title chances while missing guard Frankie Gallagher who reaches age 20 this week.
Bath branch builders plan a large wharf at 99 Commercial Street with estimated length of 1929 feet as construction progresses. The project aims to support new facilities and public access while awaiting completion. Elleca Jones, daughter of Addison Jones of 19 Freeman Street and Bliss College attendee, graduates Morse High 1937 and is active in National Honor Society and DAR candidate. she serves in Bliss activities and community programs.
Ellery E. Whittemore John H. Hunt and James S. Knight, all local workers, shot four foxes near Whittemore’s home and a beagle named Sheik. The piece notes rabbit hunting past and a Red Gun and Skeet Association supper at Hotel Sedgwick with Senator Sumner Sewall and a Maine Chamber luncheon at the Falmouth Hotel with Judge Clinton Goudy discussing road-related issues.
Wilbur C Oliver, long active in city and state affairs, marks 80 with a life of public service. He backed old age pensions in the Legislature, served as probation officer for 18 years, and held mayoral council roles. He plans transforming his Center Street home into two flats after a recent fire.
Grace Church Men’s Club and Tel Co present an entertaining film program Thursday evening at Grace Church with topics including Community News as Views and Underwater Cable. Supper at 6.29 by St Mary’s Guild. pictures shown at 7.45, committee led by Elliot Fuller Russell Phinney and Earl Lemond.
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