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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1958

Page

5

Forty Years Ago in Bath New Year Notes

Bath calendar notes many residents visiting relatives in Portland Philadelphia and Boston. A Texas Steamship Co harbor tug sank at sea. several locals return from trips to New York and Boston. Community events include a New Year party at Winter Street parsonage and a DAR meeting, with local students and staff mentioned alongside military and civic posts.

Texas Steamship Co Winter Street Parsonage

Cast Chosen for 1918 Rose of Plymouth Play

The 1918 Plymouth play The Rose of Plymouth selects Misses Virginia Paine Harriet Jackson Wilhelmina Ahrnes Madelyn Desmond and Carville Douglas and John Brown Joe Warner Alonzo Parks for the cast. The work is by Beulah Marie Dix and Evelyn G. Sutherland and will be elaborately costumed.

Clays Plymouth Virginia Paine Harriet Jackson Wilhelmina Ahrnes Madelyn Desmond Carville Douglas John Brown Joe Warner Alonzo Parks Beulah Marie Dix Evelyn G. Sutherland

Sedgwick Post G A R Plans Annual Officer Installation

All members are urged to attend the Sedgwick Post G A R annual installation of officers Friday evening. Post Commander Hartley K. Dunton will oversee the installation and a clam stew supper will be served by James Cressey Elizabeth Hayes Olive Rowe Helen Haraden Irene Stearns Ada McCormick and Margaret.

Sedgwick Hartley K. Dunton Sedgwick Post G.A.R James Cressey Elizabeth Hayes Olive Rowe Helen Haraden Irene Stearns Ada McCormick Margaret

Bath Iron Works Sets Record With 1917 Launches

On Jan 6 1917 Bath Iron Works beat all records in gross tonnage since 1904 launching 17 craft with a combined tonnage of 24 968 not counting government ships. Col Warren E Riker installed Bath Co officers on Thursday evening naming Captain Frank H Beals first lieutenant Ralph Munroe treasurer Frank Young secretary T M Larson

Bath Iron Works Warren E. Riker Bath Co Frank H. Beals Ralph Munroe Frank Young T. M. Larson

Morse High School Log Delayed First 1918 Issue This Month

The Morse High school log announces the first 1918 issue will appear this month with later numbers at Easter and graduation. Editor in chief is Miss Marie Rowe with a staff including Ruth Goorwin and Marion Oliver. notes on campus events follow. A houseboat fire near Marrs Hill caused slight damage, tar burning for roof repair. Leroy and Mrs. Burton visited from Portsmouth after a weekend with the Smiths. The parish house on Oaks Street hosted Morse students for a dance with patrons Vera Bradford Jennie Harvey Edith Cochran and Bob Stetson supplying music. The Old Folks Home received framed lectures donated by Thomas adding a homey touch. A telephone was installed there after delays. Wesley sorority meets tonight hosted by H A Duncin with Nellie Follett. The Grant sisters from Portland are visiting.

Morse High School Marie Rowe Ruth Gooorwin Marion Oliver Earl Warren Moss Doris Purington Joe Warner Robert Shaw Mabel Redson Mary Brown John Oaks Street Vera Bradford Jennie Harvey Edith Cochran Bob Stetson Andrave Itls Supt Addison Manan Clark Washington Primary Clark Huse Memorial Morse Mitchel School Go Ppin Council City Min Stanley W. Judkins New Hampshire Concord State Highway Commission Jun Department of Health, Education and Welfare Washington L Lambert Park Cecilia Rowland Edwin Russell Maria St Angelo Foods Laboratory

Collection Of Taxes Up Slightly Over Last Year

City Treasurer Eva Kingsbury reports real estate and personal taxes through Jan 3 at 835 642.95 dollars and 91.7 percent of commitments, up from 737 400.24 dollars and 94.2 percent a year ago. Poll taxes total 7 932 this year versus 7 122 last year, a small decline possibly due to age exemptions for 70 and older.

Eva L. Kingsbury

City council weighs frontage purchase and new building plan

Council members debated buying the entire property and the frontage for a street project. They questioned a Bath group offer and the city’s ability to amortize costs, with a motion to not favor buying the whole property carried unanimously.

Edward J. Lee Cohen Turitz Adam Greenblatt Council Paul A. Marchant Mursenden Group John P. Carey Judkins Bath Group Marchant James. W. Temple Lee Temple Counci Mitchell

Tuberculosis Register Totals for Sagadahoc County

The Tuberculosis register shows Sagadahoc County as case 27 in the state compilation by the Department of Health and Welfare. It notes 244 Maine residents in tuberculosis hospitals or veterans hospitals, excludes mental institutions, and states 1278 total cases for the state.

Sagadahoc State Department of Health and Welfare Maine

Bath School Board completes major 1957 budget actions

Bath School Board members discussed budget planning for fiscal year 1957 58 adopting a calendar and teacher pay adjustments while outlining plans for a new full time band instructor and a teacher evaluation study. The board also moved on employment policies and facility projects at Morse and Bailey Evening schools.

Board of Education Stanley W. Judkins Junior W Moody W. Flint Addison Atlantic City N. J American Association of Hooker C. Lloyd Hooker Robert Perry Oliver W. Bell Morse High School Bailey Evening School Cecilic Rowland

Jurors Traverse Continues in Carlton and Small Session

Traverse jurors resume in the court session led by George M. Carlton Jr county attorney and Loring D. Small sheriff as the proceedings extend from page one.

George M. Carlton Loring D. Small

Lincoln Probate Notice Appoints Administrators for Morse Estate

The Probate Court for Lincoln County Maine appointed John G Morse of Phippsburg and Harold J Rubin of Bath as administrators of the estate of John G Morse deceased. Both qualified by giving bond on December 12 1957. Katharyn C Thomson Acting Register of Probate dated December 13 1957.

Lincoln County of John G. Morse Kite Phippsburg John G Morse, Jro Harold J. Rubin Bath Katharyn C. Thomson

Wesley Church School Of Missions Opens Sunday With Films

The Wesley church hosts a School of Missions kickoff with MYF and the Commission on Missions presenting last year’s Methodist Camp at Winthrop. Roger Upham highlighted camp features and new projects while plans were announced for a January 25 baked bean supper and a winter rally at Westbrook.

Wesley Church School of Missions School of Missions Wesley Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Commission On Missions Winthrop Robert Cumler Randolph Men’s Club Walter Upham Stanley Hunter Alvah A. Morse Roger Upham Bull John Haley Weotbrook Westery MYF James Smith Merle Niles Cotmonission Devetianiala Stanley Tinter New Amthoudist College Anchorage Alaska Alaska College Marvin Piburn Washburn Memorial Hospital Nyadiri Niles Nan Brown Andrew Butterfield Charles Candage John Swearingen Ludie Oliver Elnora Oliver Llewelyn Rogers Harald Pays

Inner Wheel Meeting With Mrs Additon Thursday

Members of the Inner Wheel will meet at Mrs Additon's Center street home Thursday afternoon. An auction will be conducted with Drennan guiding the process and hostesses assisting, including Mrs Charles B Duvle Mrs Hanyae Farnhant and Mrs Charles Sie. Desserts will follow served by the hostesses at Popo im.

South End Parent Teacher Association Harry Crosman High Street Aeliya Amargei Mys Eerie Center Street Ty Drennan Mall Wall Charles B Duvle Hanyae Farnhant Charles Sie Popo Im

Untitled fragment mentions blue dust and society

A fragmented text references a society and abstract ideas about laws and plines, with unclear connections to named groups or places. The readable part hints at a discussion of substances and social structures, but specifics are missing.

Na- Toni Geographe Society

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The Bath Daily Times Henry Howard Dora Portland Paul Blackwood Hoboken, N. J William Blackwood Academy Street Robert Sisk Philadelphia C. E. Plaisted North Street Russell Dean Harry B. Sawyer Dummer Street Cora H, Tarbox Anna Priscilla Boston George Buchanan Ruth Buchanan Bryant Stratton George Baker Ralph Milan Street Louise Robert L. Hargraves Augusta Arthur Pinkham Newcastle Isex Roger D. Skilllings University of Virgini Marion Vanderhoef New York City Anna Morse Washington Street Ralph Totman City George B. Drake New York L. B. Jackson Arthur Thompson Mr. Sudan Texas Stemship Co Graham Blandy John A. Morse Summer Street Blandy Leonice Morse Hospital Ambulance Corps Albany Base Hospital Col. Dummer Sewall D.A.R Herbert Calderwood Middle Street Ruby Farrin George L. Farrin Lower Middle Street Walter R. Many and Son Society of People’s Baptist Church C. BE. Society of Corliss George A. Baker Maine Coast Artillery Coast Defense of Coast Artillery Fortrss Monroe Colonial Club Times Office Knights of Columbus Conley Gorham Mildred Bowen M.H S Lynn Chelsea Mass Frinds M.hls Grace Scott D. T. Percy &Sons Grace Potter Maine Central Railroad John J. Keegan D. T. Dougherty Bridge Club Maine Central F. B. Nichols Governor’s Council Chapman Music Hall Muriel Huff Harry M. Huse Omputer Street Hockomock Fort Baldwin Kennebec River Atlantic M.H.S Assembly Hall Ruby Frazee Th State Tuberculosis Hospital Wallum Lake R. I Worcester B. P. Fraze Alden P. Denham James Pratt Parke Avenue William Mann This City Miss Harvey Bath Company U.R.E.P Ivon House Col Warren E. Ricker Genesta Chapter O.E.S E. C Freeman Salvation Army Sagadahec Corner Florence Robinson T. W. Hyde Helen Johnson M. H Springfield Baypathe Institute H.W. Feere Vinestret W. G. Small Brunswick Ruth MacFarland N. H Frank S. Wakefield South Sheet Samuel W. Wakefield Marion S T. Wakefield 29Th Co Fort Levett Frederick W. Baker Swit’s Roland H. Baker Naval Reserve Young Baker Massachuetts Och U.S. S. Mt. Vernon Daniel Williams Esther White Marion Brown North Haven North Heaven Miss Brown H. M. Decker Southport Bunker Hill United States M.H. S Bie Auto Larrabee Harry Brown Front Street Frances Mann Edith Keith D. H. Todd Georgetown Sherman Hollis Webster Lexington Seth Stewart Sentinel Benjamin Oliver Nw Iven House Guy Hathaway Gardiner Caldwl M. Jacobson Canada Farnham Quebec Montreal Marie Anderson Brookline Women's Free Hospital Katherine Grindell Dreamland Parker N. Moulton Adelaid Dennison Camp Devine Jacksonville Fla Moulton Phi Rhy Society of Mars High School Joe Coss William Daley John Conway Donated Hopkins Cosmopolitan Club Philanthropic Rachel Wodedon Dorothy Jewett D. T. Dousherty Alfie Jacobs Alice Varner Margaret R, Foote Arthur Bishophouse Susan Ballou Marri T Henderson State Hodpkins Armory Wall Prof. Isaacson Barrett Tarell Melain Toafavntye Irma Farrar Massachusetts General Hospital Prsons Vine Street Ladies Aid Central Church Williams Smith Fred Blaisdell Mr. Blaisdell American International Shipbuilding Corp Leominster Blaisdell Leominster National Bank C. P. Wetherbee F. H. Thompson Tobacco Committee Mendelssohn Club Grace Church Parish House Mark L. Chick East Deering Viiss Florence Daley Georgia Preble EK. A. Farrar Lins Charles F. Cate Edgecomb Marr's Hill Herbert Doughty Leroy Burton Portsmouth William Smith Thomas Wesley Sorority H. A. Duncin Nellie Folett Alice and Thelen Grant Ralph W Addiion Boyd L. Bailey Linwood Temple Nathan Watson Richard Carter Helen Hayes Alice Austin Arthur H. Colby Louise E. Tucker Anita Dole Richard M. MacLennan MacLennan Miss Slayes Superintendent of Schools and Board Bodwell Motor Co Additon Morse High School Foods Vocational Education Division State Department of Edeation Traverse State OF Mrs. Additon Willard Treatmen Willard Jully Alis Lane A. Wallet & Company ADDEN First National Bank of Zath Maine Bankings Rooms Ofelook Inith Bath Trust Company Anay R. H. Baxter
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