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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
6
A sprawling Bath page notes ship movements to New York, plans for the new cup defender at Bath, fundraising for public works, and local social and cultural happenings. It reports on theater, church, and club activities, plus attendance at dances, lectures, and meetings.
A local notice honors Harry W. Dunston for fifteen years of service with Kimball Brothers Co in the city. The brief tribute notes his long tenure and ties to the firm, reflecting on his career and community role.
Weather for January 8 1814 details unclear but mentions driving tests on Bath Driving Club event. Mrs Karl Van Baman hosts as charming hostess yesterday.
A shipment was received by the Grand Army in this city as part of ongoing wartime support efforts. Details on origin and contents were not disclosed in readable text.
January 12 1914 Bath area items note Georgespera Bath orks and Pynchon as Syndicate manager. Augusta asylum inmates well chosen by Haines. Wages rise to 225 to 250 cents daily. lumber demand for boxboards up. Amos Knight shoots coons near Westport. Col Frederick Hale plans a two month Europe trip. Mansion gutters and cornices by Hon John S Aturst's workmen in Bath. Concrete dam project near N R Bercy and Gordon Miller. Bath locals discuss trips to Cuba Jamaica and West Indies. Maxims sale resistance cited as stance against gun silencers despite Bath interest. A businesslike morning show hints at ongoing activity.
Genesta Lady Officers of E S welcomed members for a Year’s party at Mrs Elizabeth Burden Hart’s Granite Street home. The gathering featured a tree and dining room setting with white centerpieces and a spread of salad rolls potato chips tea cakes and beverages. Worthy matron Mrs Lesh and officers including Evelyn Wymah organized the event with Mrs Mabel Merrill arriving from Betton Pa to join the holiday observance.
Bath societies report an executive luncheon and a review of the school program by President Eyett. Pilgrim Fellowship events include a January 31 Sunday, a mid term trip to Boston, and February 14 ties to Brunswick Pilgrim Nowship. Easter weeks bring University of Life programs with Rev. Schaper. Lieut Thayer of the U S N showed color films from world travels and life aboard ships.
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Congregational church resumed meetings after a holiday recess. Treasurer Alice Varney reported a successful Christmas sale and supper. Mrs. Clifford B. Wilband read a letter from Ashton Armand, now in Bath, sharing season greetings and news of his marriage and children. Rev. Armand was interim pastor during Rev. Purdue’s overseas service. Next meeting is January 1 with luncheon by Monroe Carlton’s committee.
The Mizpah class will discontinue the nursery and reopen in spring. A kitchen shower for Mrs. Robert Coombs Jr. is planned for January 19 at the church. Members will attend services and a social hour followed the Mizpah benediction.
The newly organized camera club sponsored the Recreation of Bath Iron Works building, with Mitchell elected vice president to fill a vacancy. Pinkh resignations noted. Slides from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Paris shown by Frank Givin and Mark Roberts. Malcolm Miller and Sherman Mitchell named to draft by laws for review at the January 21 meeting.
The Youth Temperance Council met last week with leadership by Altea Sali gn and Forward. A brief business session followed. Mrs. ulggan, group leader, read from the book. A January 20 entry noted. Je Crane is in town of ments. One new member attended.
The Winter Street Couples Club at the presbyterian church planned a New Year dinner at 83 High Street featuring a menu of escalloped dishes and salads. The event offered a social gathering for members to welcome the new year with a shared meal.
At Central Church the Couples Club held a Saturday evening event with an unusually large turnout for a baked beans supper and program. Guest speaker Clyde Campbell of Yarhun delivered an engaging talk on Christian duties and responsibilities. The committee for the program organized the event.
Members gathered at the home of Mrs Lor ing Small for the West Bath PTA. Officers were elected and a New Year's tree gift exchange followed the business portion with refreshments served by Mrs William Hennessey and G C Smith.
The Philathea Class of Corliss Street Baptist Church met with 15 members despite the storm. Mrs. Jessie Norton led the session while a donation was voted for church flowers. Mrs. Mildred Walker read excerpts from a letter by former pastor First Lt. Arvid L. Anderson in Korea praising the Christmas box. Anderson plans to return to the United States and aid Korean orphans after duty ends this month. His wife and three children have been living in East Biller, Massachusetts, awaiting his arrival.
In 1950 the United States reached a milestone as more than half of its citizens were women for the first time, signaling a shift in demographics and social dynamics across the nation.
Court records show Walter V. filing the final account for the estate of Kirst at Probate Court. Executor John P.rey seeks approval to distribute assets. hearing set for January on the matter of sale and settlement.
Notice records a deed dated June 20 transferring the land and buildings in Topsham Maine. The description notes a lot with specific boundary lines along Tedford and adjoining parcels. Reading shows a property interest in the town of Topsham within the state of Maine and mentions parcel dimensions and lines.
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