Bath Notes from December 30 1918 Social News
Forty years ago in Bath Miss Elvira J Owen hosted a mock Christmas tree at 447 Middle Street with friends from the Texas payroll department. The piece also covers Smeltville on Kennebec, Bermuda trips of Rev. Alpheus B Hervey, Bath shipping forecasts for 1919, New Year events, local fishing and ice conditions, community gatherings at Universalist and New Jerusalem churches, and plans for a heated new hall in the Rodman Smith post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira J. Owen
Silas W. Owen
Middle Street
The
Texas Payroll Department
John F. Sheran
F. R. Libby
Roland Beal
Eddie Foster
Louise Foster
Gladys Pre
Bermuda
Alpheus B. Hervey
Halifax
New Jerusalem
Paul Dresser
George H. Dole
Dr. Payne
Sumner Sewall
Girls
Margaret Torrey
Miriam Kimball
Bath Iron Works to Launch Destroyer Preble Soon
Bath Iron Works near completion of Destroyer 345 named Preble with trials and delivery expected before Feb 1. Also announced are destroyers 346 Sicard and 347 Pruitt honoring WWI hero captains. A Maine resident skated at Nequas on old skates, appearing as spry as a youth. Clarence Johnson home hosted a party with 34 friends featuring dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Sicard
Pruitt
Belleau Wood
Summer Street
Clarence Johnson
Winifred Johnson
Marcia Moulton
Donald Small
John McInnis, Jr
Jan 2 1920 Socials and Fires In Bath Area
A report on New Year social events in Winneganee with a 25 couple dance at Bridge hall and several gatherings including Desmond Co dinner at King Tavern. Also notes on fire damage at Portland High School and implications for Bath Kennebec tug service, plus weather outlook for light snow.
Roanoke christened as bulk oil carrier sails from Texas shipyard
Jan 4 1920 the bulk oil carrier Roanoke left the Texas Steamship Co yard at 9 43 am with Mrs W A Thompson Jr of New York City christening the vessel with champagne. The ceremony followed by New Year party at Hyde Windlass Co and a Bath district shipping update mentions 1919 U S merchant tonnage records, local boat Islesford winter service and other Bath area notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas ‘Steamship Co
Roanoke
Texas Steamship Co
W. A. Thompson, Jr
New York City
Custom House
Bath District
Bath Hosts First Real Auto Exhibit in State History
Bath opens its first real auto show tonight at Depot Square Garage under Amory McLellan and Eugene McGrath featuring eight models from Studebaker Essex and Hudson. The event runs two days, with eight cars on display including five passenger sedans and roadsters, and draws strong local attendance. A Ward I District School mock graduation proceeds tonight at Washington Street rooms, with standing room limited for tomorrow. Beacon Street church receives a silver communion set from Mrs. Harvey Erskine and son James at Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Depot Square
Amory McLellan
Eugene McGrath
Studebaker
Essex
Hudson
Ward I
Will Small
South End
Parent Teacher Association
Washington Street
Beacon Street Church
Harvey K. Erskine
James
Democrats Challenge City Committee Meeting Rules
Atty Ronald Hart representing Mrs Noland claims the second city committee meeting violated posting requirements under state law. The 1958 caucus named the committee, and the full city committee will likely nominate a Board of Registration candidate for confirmation by the City Council at the January 26 meeting in preparation for the municipal race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty Ronald Hart
Noland
Board of Registration
Keegan
City Council to convene after Board of Registration nomination
Following the formal nomination of a Democratic member of the Board of Registration, officials will recommend a special City Council meeting to confirm the new member and ensure a full board before elections. A second caucus is planned to name delegates to the state convention and handle other biennial caucus business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registration
Niss to Lead Southern Maine United Fund Chapter Officers Elected
Niss will head the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Accountants and serve as president of the Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America. New executive committee members Raven Coombs and Povich join, with Mayo and others autoappointed past officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Maine
National Association of Accountants
Pine Tree Council
Boy Scouts of America
United Fund
Niss
King
J. J. Newberry Company
Givin
Donald Povich
Mayo
Raven
Oscar R. Marsh
Cochairman
Coombs
Prawer
GOP Committee Meetings Schedule Listed
The GOP executive notes the meetings occur on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Hyde Windlass Co. Recreation Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass Co
Morse Loses to Cheverus in Expo Court Tilt 55-46
Morse High falls 55 46 as Cheverus Stags pull ahead early and hold the lead through a slow first half in the Portland Expo doubleheader. Morse drops to 4-3 while Cheverus improves to 3-1 with strong perimeter shooting and free throws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Cheverus
Expo Court
Cheverus Stags
Portland
Lewiston
Spindle City
Blue and White Cagers
Ory
Stags
Paul Sullivan
Phil Conley
Kigsins
Pinkham
Grab
Charlie King
Tony McLaughlin
Morse Wes
Sullivan
Aw King
MacKinnon
Fitzgerald
McLaughin
Solving Of Highway Problems Will Take Long Time
E A Stover of the Portland Cement Association told Rotarians that solving highway problems will take years due to costly, skewed funding and political resistance. He argued for higher road taxes, better state support, and longer lasting concrete pavements to reduce maintenance costs and debt as Maine plans 1961 road financing. He noted interstate construction and a 50 year service life in concrete roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover
E. A. Stover
Portland Cement Association
Oregon
Bath
Brunswick
Maine
Freeport-Brunswick
Brunswick Bath
Kennebunk
Portland
The
Rotarians
Rome
Travelogue Slides Highlight DAR Meeting at Wesley Church
Mrs. Arthur Banker presented colored slides from a spring California trip at the Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter DAR meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Wesley Methodist church. Regent Mrs. Raymond Small led the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nf Dar
Arthur Banker
California
Dummer Sewall Chanter
Wesley Methodist Church
Raymond Small
DAR
Cheriie Fubbs
Old Folks Home
Frederick Haggett
Morse High School
Abbott Fletcher
Harold Stanton
Horace Potter Leads Ser View Table With Tea Serving
Horace Potter conducted a ser view table as tea was served by hostesses Mrs Albert Whitney Mrs Jason Merrill Mrs Carl Albee Miss Elwina Durgin Mrs Harry G Deering and Mrs Fred Humphreys. Miss Durgin and Mrs Stanton observed. The next meeting on February 2 will feature Elizabeth Lawrence Society Cask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Potter
Albert Whitney
Jason Merrill
Carl Albee
Elwina Durgin
Harry G. Deering
Fred Humphreys
Durgin
Stanton
Elizabeth Lawrence — Society Cask
Phippsburg Teachers Farm Club organized at school
A Phionsburg Teachers club was organized Wednesday morning at the Phippsburg Consolidated school before classes. Officers elected to serve are William Turcotte president Mrs Stanwood Gilman vice president Mrs Winthrop Blair secretary treasurer and Mrs Earl Lowell publicity. The group aims to discuss the coming contract and work toward a future salary schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phionsburg Teachers ‘Club
Phippsburg Consolidated School
William Turcotte
Stanwood Gilman
Winthrop Blair
Earl Lowell
Mary Cunningham Ballroom Holiday Party Dances and Exhibits
Pupils at Mary Cunningham ballroom held a holiday party at 72 Front Street featuring a New Year toe exchange and exhibition dances by Mrs Cunningham and Robert Marsh. Nancy Merchant and Sherman Mitchell led the grand march with patronesses listed. Guests distributed gifts as part of the festive program including acts by Salhe Bates Gaudreau Small and Vivien Chegehall among others in a lively showcase of polka rap and toe dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cunningham
Donna
Frenier
Janice Libby
Constance
Ramery
Nancy Merchant
Lincs Ashe
Salhe’ Bates
Joan Gaudreau
Marttia Small
Jean Gaudreau
Dad
Basin’ Street
Barbara Norton
Rath Filles Hunter
Notable Local Talent Show Dances and Performances
A community talent night featured acts including a solo rap by Ann Comment Sanddrit Lutz and Nancy Porter with Petcy Hah nel and Pamela Wright. Sylvia Lane presented Wooden Shoes Faust Buck Rhythm with Marler Lane. Five Foot, FwoT Prizes went to Mary Ann Budding and Roger Whitten. Refreshments were served by a list of local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uroug
Ann Comment
Sanddrit Lutz
Nancy Porter
Petcy Hahnel
Pamela Wright
Sally Bailey
Sylvia Lane
Faust Buck -Rhythm
Marler Lane
Mary Ann Budding
Roger Whitten
Harold Leavitt
Wilbur Leavitt
Chester Wright
Ron Latz, Jr
Beerets Norton
Mary G&uthres
Statdesttimator
Grace Cuntrehim
Kennebec Art Club Plans Next Meeting and Projects
Kennebec Art Club members met Tuesday night in the Recreation hall at Divee Park. They discussed objectives, painting projects, and named four committee members including Mrs. Clarence Ifill, Mrs. Shanty Green, and Mrs. Charles Marr. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Art Club
Divee Park
Clarence Ifill
Shanty Green
Charles Marr
Probate Notices from Sagadanne County
Tr Barbara Brewer Register of Probate certifies that in the following estates the appointed administrators and guardians are named with dates. George A Alterton late of Bowdoinham deceased Orville Ranier named administrator December 1959 and qualified by bond. Flossie B De Metre of Bath Elizabeth Hyman appointed guardian December 8 1959 and qualified by bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Brewer
Sagadanne
Girardpans
George A Alterton
Bowdoinham
Orville Ranier
Thins Bond Sane
Ee Flossie B. DE Metre
Bath
Elizabeth Hyman
Fsing Bond
Barbara L. Brewer
Band Boosters Plan Projects To Raise Money
Final rummage sale plans were set at a Band Boosters meeting in Huse Memorial School. Band Aid Day events include a bake sale and food booth on Saturday February 6, with Bath Junior High Showband led by Dee Rowland performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Memorial School
Stanley R. Hunter
Bath Junior High
Dee V. Rowland
Leland Patton
Stanley Hunter
Edward McMann
Cecil Fullerton
Maxteimer Lewis Announcement of a Betrothal and Wedding
Miss Stephanie Lewis daughter of Mrs Priscilla Lewis of Bet and Gordon Lewis of Connecticut to William D Maxteiner son of Mr and Mrs Warold J Maxheimer of Auburn New York. The ceremony was at Welard Memorial Church Auburn with Rev Ralph Nilbroog officiating. The bride attended Iscasset and Bath, graduated Auburn High School and is now in the Navy aboard a destroyer at Norfolk. The couple will reside at 255 Grant Ave Auburn after a wedding trip to Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hopkins
Wilmington
Del
Henry T. Wing
Hopkins
John J. Desmond
W. H. Wadsworth
Harry Thompson
Edward J. Lee
Rudolph McRae
John Clinto
Hilton Gray
Stephanie Lewis
Priscilla Lewis
Bet
Gordon Lewis
Connect
William
D. Maxteiner
Warold J. _Maxheimer
Auburn
N. Y
Cogs & Wetl
Merrie
Welard Memorial
Aubursa
N.Y Tre
Ralph i “Nilbroog
George Maxheiner
Toe Pridegroom
Wi Iscasset
Auburn High School
Navy
Neveport
Moxheimer
Grant Ave
Auburn N.Y
Niagara Falls
Sheldon family returns home after christening visits
Vic William WH Sheldon and family return to Wool 407 after christening events with Mrs Williamy Sheldon and family in Columbus. They also visited Fairmont West Virginia to see Sheldon parents Mr and Mrs A H Hunsaker and Mr Mrs Harrys Shest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
William
Sheldon
Ian She'don
Wool
Christngz
Williamy Sheld
Het
Harrys
Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County Bath 1959
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County issues orders for probate of multiple wills and estates. Executrixes and administratrices named include Evelyn M Crocker Phyllis M Young and Caroline M Newell. Public notice requests objections at next January probate session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Tin
Sagadahoc
Evelyn M Crocker
J Morey
Phippsburg
Phyllis M Young
Phyllis M. Young
Robert & Small
Harriet P. Lewis
Eugene Thebeat
Flowance
First Portland National
Frank
Vapana
Dorothy T Starr
Flowner
Thebean
Caroline M Newell
of Bath
John R. Newell
First Portland National Bank
Ellen Namos Newell
Wenatchee
John KR Newell
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Bath Daily Times
Smeltville City
Smeltville
Universalist Church
Francis A. Gray
Atlantic. Co. Ae
Robbins Saxophone Orchestra
Bridge Hall
Kennebec
Gardiner
Augusta
Martha Small
John Moulton
Louise White
Ellen Newell
Carrie Shaw
Margaret Baker
Lydia Baxter
Josie Rich
Madelyn Rich
Thelma Rich
Beatrice Wright
Dorothy Furber
Evelyn Oliver
Katherine Mayers
Annabell Lord
Mary Baxter
Lucy Bailey
Nashville
Tenn
Marshall White
Jack Dougherty
James Hanson
Richard Baker
George McFadden
George Atcherson
George Drake, Jr
Lemont Tarbox
Fred Armes
Warren Oliver
George Wright
James Ledyard
Roland H. Smith
Nequas
Frank Wright
Bridgehall
Winneganee
Perkins
Evelyn Heald
Edna Martin
Margaret Wishart
Ada McCormick
Jo Miter Rand
Eleanor Moulton
John O. Moultor
Dummerstreet
Frances Lord
Helen Hartnett
Jennie Sawyer
Katherine Mitchell
Charles Andrews
John Lord
Clayton Rowe
Comers N Smith
Rockland
Lehigh Valley
M. W. Sewall Co
Portland High School
Bath Capital
Jake
Fred L. Andrews
Gladys Clifford
Arline McNeil
Anna Haley
Bernice Hosmer
Vera Howe
Phyllis Bowie
Ethel Lundrigan
Mary Berry
Emily Potter
Sarah Black
A. L
Emery Chase
E. F. Carey
Allin Spear
William Lumsden
Islesford
Popham
Alvin & Kenney
May & Hall
Paramo
Bath Opera House
Duanes
William Farnham
Zane Grey
Capt. Erskine
USA
France
Mary. E. Olys
Cape Porpoise Harbor
Raymond Golder
Orono
University of Maine
Scott A. Golder
Rudolph Trafton
John Germain
Boston
Martin Powers
Helen Powers
Harry D. Cony
Kelley Field
George Connors
W. Connors
Merton Webber
John P. Deering
Saco
Colonial Club
Deering
Joseph Small
Donald Jackson
Barrett Nichols
Orvis Bonney
Roger and
Duncan’ McInnes
Andover
Mass
Phillips Academy
Democrats
Cox
Bath Area
GOP
Legard
Sulivan
Canley
Bruce MacKinnon
McLaughlin
F. Cimine
O'Leary
Joyce
Hamilton
J. Cimine
Newman
FG .Pte
Fazeerald
Joerkins
Levard
Pinkham Bussey
Flaherty Dolan
Pannensraeatnainnss
England
Russia
United States
Phippsburg Teachers Farm Club
Batt Turing
Linds Ache
Jack Whitten
Mery Frenier
Robert Hunter
Nancy Merchasit
Sherman Mitchel
Harold. FE Goss
Maxteimer
Lewis
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