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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1959
Page
7
Capt. R C Rawding takes command of Ida M Snow schooner bound for service. Bath whirls with 1919 activity as nurses firecoats arrive, theatres reopen, concrete growth, and housing demand rises amid influenza lull.
An ocean tug named Piedmont ran ashore near Hog Island on the Virginia coast during a snowstorm and was a total loss. The crew abandoned to boats and, after 17 hours adrift, were rescued by the steamer Lake Lida.
The report notes Mrs. Frank Luce tripping on a rug at home causing hip injuries. It also announces the 26th Division will sail for home early in March, a move described as positive news. The division is composed of New England National Guardsmen.
Cold wave stays on schedule as Whiskeay Creek produces five to 25 pounds of smelts daily. Bean Rock is noted as a lucky fishing locality according to the Times.
On January 10 1919 the Isleford on the Popham route runs as long as ice allows with the larger steamer substituting when ice thickens. The Virginia sits in dock ready for immediate service. Snowshoeing plans, local weather notes, street activities, and Bath shipyard updates fill a day in Bath and nearby communities with reports on people, transport, and winter life.
January 13 1919 at the Opera House the favorite star Douglas Fairbanks appears in Arizona one of the most popular plays. Roads are in great condition for sleighing or automobiling.
Lewiston High defeats Morse 58-50 at the Lewis ton Armory to extend their win streak to nine. Key performances include Bob Theriault Dick Theriault and Johnny Doyle for Lewiston while Eddie Avery led Morse with 13 points and Tony McLaughlin added 10 in the second half. Lewiston used a tight zone defense and fast breaks to pull away, with Morse cutting the lead late in the game.
A fragment notes the library will remain open Sundays to aid strangers and citizens seeking access to its services and privileges. The passage mentions a person sleeping and waking in a car by a sea of blue water, with an automobile book afloat nearby.
Solar Lodge in Bath held installation ceremonies with Master Councillor Duane Fraser and Dad Advisor Edward Mosher presiding. Installing officers Edwin Lowell Donald Page Francis Norton Herbert Morse organized a memorial library and reception followed by refreshments in the banquet hall.
County delegation selects members for three committees and designates a chairman for one panel. The action formalizes leadership roles within the local government body.
Under Free Pearson a Wesley church youth panel explored personal problems of the Use of Money. Members included Ruth Eller Hunter Nancy Kocha Linda Ramsey Roger Upham and Free Pearson. A bowling party and talent show were planned with details for pickup at James Smith’s 54 Granitestre and return to the church.
The Corliss Street Baptist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening to discuss Churchmanship and Race Relations led by Sally Cahoon and Diane Staples. Tru man Wallace read scriptures and Mrs Marguerite Brackett led devotions. Plans were made for a January 17 food sale at Rogers Hardware from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Truman Wallace and Richard Oulton joined the January recreation committee. A bowling party was scheduled for later in January.
Towns push for reimbursement for emergency services with Bath having a price schedule. A flat rate system was debated and potential need for additional rural gear noted. City gear was deemed suited for Bath, not rural areas, with follow up on secondary issues postponed.
Police report several suspects questioned over the Bath break at Break At Bath. Damage estimated at about 175 dollars from a truck car crash near Water and Front streets Sunday. Arthur G. Cherrier 47 of Woolwich suffered 150 dollars damage to his car and Alfred B. Springer 53 of Bath 25 dollars damage to his truck. Some department stores employ dogs for patrol duty.
Notice announces foreclosure by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath on Lot 21, Stock 2 plan Bath Shipping Board Housing Project property at Dummer Street Bath Sagadahoc Maine. Mortgage date November 27 1944 and breach of condition. Notary confirms signing by J Frank Hunt Treasurer on January 15 1959.
A county register of deeds list details numerous transfers across Bath, West Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, Woolwich, Bowdoinham, Phippsburg, and Bowdoin. Transactions include Dorothy M. Crist to Nilden H. Smith, Isabel J. Bridgham to Vivian C. Pottle, and multiple parties exchanging land and buildings on Willow Street, Middle Street, High Street, Mechanic Street, Fork Street, Edgett Street, Meadow Road, and Lewiston Road, among others. Major entities include Bath-Brunswick Shopping Center Inc., J. H. Miller Inc., and William C. McNeil, with numerous pairings and property descriptions recorded.
The Bath Red Cross will deliver Christmas gifts to service families including three layettes and five gift socks. Board members swap a jeep station wagon for a nine passenger van to meet passenger service needs. The new vehicle will transport gray ladies, patients, and support local health nursing. March is Red Cross month with no fund drive, but extensive publicity planned. New board member William Turpie and Red Cross field rep Joseph Hasenfus are introduced.
The Continental Congress authorized the United States Marine Corps in Philadelphia on November 10 1775 establishing a new branch of the armed forces to serve aboard ships and accompany land forces.
Court of Probate in Sagadahoc County orders notice to interested parties. Published three weeks in Bath Independent to inform and invite appearance at the February probate session. Names include Chester H Totman, For gia A Leagh, Agnes H Torrey, Harold J Rubin judge. Barbara L Brewer register.
Parhoara I. Brewer, Register of Probate, certifies that in the state records the following persons were appointed executors administrators conservators or guardians: Carter late of Bath died Allan Spear appointed Executor December 15 1958 and qualified December 17 1958 Frances M Jewett appointed Executrix without bond December 17 1958. BARBARAT BREWER Register of Probate.
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