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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1953

Page

8

Bath Chronicle historical notes and Malaga Island sale plans

Forty years ago Bath reports detail a Portland Publishing Co transfer to John S Hyde Col Hale and Leggett, with continued GOP support. Malaga Island sale bid opening set for Dec 26. a three masted barge launches in a snowstorm. local Christmas events including a tree at W Smiths and bead of civic clubs. various maritime and social notes from Bath and surrounding towns.

Portland Publishing Co Peeves Portland Gang Sn Mae John S. Hyde Col Fred Hale Portland Mr. Leggett Augusta Governor Hill Malaga Island Malaga Maine Winslow United Fruit Co Turrialba Atlantic City Arthur Sewall Bosworth Lydia Cook Falmouth

Yesterday at a U. S. marshal's

A December 27, 1912 report notes activity at a U S marshal's office with officials handling a case or matter requiring official action. The brief entry centers on the courthouse procedure and the involvement of federal authorities.

U. S. Marshal's

Officers Elected at Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias

At the annual peers of Acadia Lodge No. 13 Knights of Pythias officers were elected last evening C C Fred H Pratt V C William Mann P Lloyd G Daley M of W A A Seiders K of R S

Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias C. C Fred H. Pratt V. C William Mann Lloyd G. Daley A. A. Seiders

Revenue Cutter Aids Distressed Vessel Off Cape Charles

Onondaga began rescue operations Saturday to assist the Portland anchored off Cape Charles Virginia. The Walcott bound from Bangor Maine to Fernandina Florida is a four masted schooner owned by J S Winslow Co of Portland with a gross tonnage of 1553 tons.

Onondaga Portland Cape Charles Walcott Bangor Fernandina Fla J. S. Winslow Co

Bachelder Wins Over St Martin In Bowling Match

Johnny Bachelder surged early with a big lead and topped St Martin 961 to 962 in a 20 string bowling showdown at Arcade alleys. Final tallies show Bachelder 1976 to St Martin 1892 for the week.

Johnny St. Martin Charlie Bachelder Bachelder St. Martin St. Martin's

WWII carrier task force fires 1600 guns in defense

The World War II carrier task force mounted over 1600 guns of all calibers for defense. Transplanted into firepower this equals more than 6000 bullets per second or just under 200 tons of steel per minute.

Morse rallies past St Dom's to win 59 48 in Lewiston

Morse, trailing at times, surged in the final minutes to beat St Dom's 59 to 48 at the Armory. Brad Stover led Morse with 14 points while Billy Bruce sparked the comeback with clutch plays and free throws in the closing minutes.

Morse ST. Doms Sonny Munsey Billy Bruce Lewiston Morse Eagers St. Dominic's the Armory Bath Saints Brad Stover

Kelley’s Garage Year End Note Promises Dollar Value Ahead

The shop thanks customers for a successful year and pledges continued support with dollar for dollar value in the coming year.

Kelley

Morse J. V. Wins In Five-Second OT Thriller

Morse J. V. edges St. Dom's 38 36 after a 32 32 tie at full time. Weybrant passes to Musk for the decisive basket in overtime as Phil Weybrant hits four straight free throws to keep Morse in the game. Musk tops Morse scoring with 16 points, followed by Weybrant with 10.

St. Dom's Marchetti Stover Brad Vallee Saints Murphy St. Doms Morse Carmichael Roy St. Dominic's Bobby Arsinault Bobby Arsenault St. Dom’s O'Malley Ducharme Bobby Arsenault Paul McCourt le Compte Trafton LeCompte Dick Greene St. Dom’s Ducharme Sonny Munsey Morse J. V Weybrant Musk Fortier Pineau Phil Weybrant Harry Musk Morse J. V.'s G. FG Rouillard Nugent Pye Smith St. Hilaire Bernier Martel Gastonguay Chasse Sia Vallee Jalbert

State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum Pioneer Sale

John Curtis and his brother in 1848 created on a Franklin stove a substance they named State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum, credited as the father of chewing gum.

John Curtis Franklin State of Maine

Notice of Annual Meeting of Bath Trust Company Stockholders

Notice to Bath Trust Company stockholders of annual meeting to elect a Board of Trustees and conduct business. Meeting set for Tuesday January 13 1953 at 2 PM in Bath Maine bank rooms. Meeting aims to elect trustees for the new year and address lawful matters.

Maine Ba Trust Bath Trust Cordpeny Bankin Rooms Bath R. H. Bax Bank” OF Bath Ntional Bank of Bath

Reckless Driving Costs Trask a Fine

Ralph Trask 21 of Bath paid a $25 fine and $5.70 costs in Bath Municipal Court after pleading guilty to reckless driving in a December 18 accident near West Bath Grange hall. Passenger Mildred Alley 20 suffered head injuries and was treated at Memorial hospital. Sheriff Loring D. Small was the complainant. Willis C. Colby Jr. of Wiscasset paid $4.70 costs after pleading guilty to speeding on Washington Street Bath.

Ralph Trask Bath Trask West Bath West Bath Grange Hall Mildred Alley

Beacon Street couple host multiple visitors at dinner

Rev. and Mrs. Howard F. Cramer of Beacon street entertained a dinner party Tuesday evening for Rev. and Mrs. Howard Benson of Randolph, Rev. and Mrs. Perley Odell of Orr's Island and Howard Crowley of Brighton. On Wednesday they hosted luncheon for Pfc. Fred Fox and Carolyn Stackpole, U S A F, home on furlough.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Howard Benson Randolph Perley Odell Orr’s Island Howard Crowley Brighton Cramer Fred Fox Carolyn Stackpole

Probate notices in Bath court for multiple estates

Court of Probate at Bath receives petitions for administration and licensing in estates including Burnham, MacDougall, Shepard, Berry and others. Notices call for hearings on January next at ten o'clock, with final counts and bonds discussed for executors and administrators.

Bath al Jahoc Caune Tate Burnham Decea Viva M. Burnham Barbara R. Burnham M. Burnhart Barbara W. Burnham Athering C. Burgess Oeof Wil Frederick Fred vEtor Annabette MacDougall di Peti Reyartake Francis G Foster B. Shepard Charles T William B. Berry Phippsburg Charles Ee

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