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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
10
Hon Harold M Sewall purchased the New England Shipbuilding Company yard in Bath on January 11 1916 aiming to resume operations with associates. The site on the Kennebec was once among the country’s busiest shipyards and Sewall seeks to revive its waterfront industry.
The New England yard inspected by its new owner Hon. H. M. Sewall and companions found the yard and offices in good condition. Plans are soliciting bids to build vessels with half a ship already offered. Talks of forming a company to build iron ships circulate, with more launches historically at these yards. Also noted are ice cutting preparations at Sewall Mill Pond led by Capt. Frank Dingley and an electric hoist system. A fox and collie sighting in a field is mentioned among miscellaneous items.
Morse High School topped Freeport 37 to 8 at Freeport with strong play from Weinblatt and Coss. The Morse defense limited Freeport to three baskets, while Captain FitzGerald and Attaya led the home team’s effort as fans packed local gyms.
In the absence of President Hyde, Vice President Clifford presided at the annual meeting of City Hospital corporators. New corporators elected include Mrs. Plummer, Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. Crosby, and Miss Palmer. resignations of Baxter, Miss Emory, and Clifford accepted. Officers named: President Hyde, Vice President Clifford, Secretary Drake, Treasurer Emory. Trustees for unexpired term Baxter and three-year terms Jackson, Duncan, Hughes, Mrs. Wetherbee, Mrs. Sewall, Miss Watson.
Morse High routs Lewiston 82 49 as Eddie Marchetti and Dick Bishop lead attacks. Morse pulls away in third quarter to seal 56 31 lead, then expands to 82 49 final as Lewiston struggles with defense and shooting.
January 1915 shows 2,203 registrations versus 750 in the same period of 1914 and 38 operators licenses compared with 1,174 in the prior year. The figures reflect early-year registrations and licensing activity.
Bath Iron Works secured a contract last week to build a 240 foot overall 230 foot waterline 25 feet 3 inch beam 13.6 foot depth 500 ton displacement steam yacht for John North Willys president of Willys Overland with Dix and Stevens of New York as designers. The yacht should be ready to commission on January 17. Ice cutting is active on the Kennebec and ponds. river ice stands at ten inches. The steamer City of Bangor of the Eastern Steamship Corporation arrived from Boston and docked at Houghton Bros. wharf for winter quarters. Mr and Mrs Charles Walsh of Bath visited the Maine Association of Cleaners and Dyers in Waterville.
Last year a Bath resident wired of selling his interest in a Bath cleaning and dyeing business. A Bath man enjoyed a Sunday dinner of black duck shot days before Thanksgiving and thawed it to find it firm and fine with excellent flavor. M J McCormick claims oak for four frames for schooners near Gardiner and Kennebec. The six masted Eleanor A Percy sailed from Portland for New York for repairs and coastwise coal trips before heading to Archangel, Russia. Baseball promoters plan a meeting to form a league with Lisbon and Lisbon Falls for next season. Capt Ed Kenniston may lead the league formation. A Park Bowling Alley party honored several ladies with frequent 80+ strings. Jane Moulton of First National Bank takes two weeks in Portland visiting. Capt Angus McLeod returns home after a week with Frank A Small and Otto F Bullman. Mme Emma Eames de Gogorza returned from New York after a week of dinners and parties.
John McKinnon aged 56 of Main Street Wiscasset died Saturday. Born in Castine son of William and Eve McKinnon he lived 16 years in Wiscasset. He was member of Lincoln Lodge Masons Arambec Odd Fellows survived by wife Manilla one sister and one brother. Services at Cowley parlors Belfast interment in Belfast. Parents night at First Congregational School program noted.
Louis I Dublin an actuary and life expectancy expert told an insurance group that American women live longer than men due to basic bone structure and physiology. He cited curves and studies as part of his reasoning.
Michigan's first speed limit since 1927 becomes law with the governor's signature and takes effect February 3, 1956. The rule caps daytime speeds at 65 mph and nighttime speeds at 55 mph for drivers.
Sagadahoc County probate records show Roland R Lagasse Sr of West Bath named guardian for Gertrude A Lagasse with appointment January 3 1956 and bond filed January 12 1956 Arthur J Dunton judge of probate certifies 1956.
New and refined metalworking methods aim to extend the life of critical parts. A "metal dentist" fills gaps in power shovel teeth while rails and switches are retreaded with advanced alloys and hardfacing. Techniques like vacuum melting and heat treatment promise tougher bearings, stronger valves, and higher temperature resilience for automation era machinery.
Japan plans a palatial complex on Hokkaido for Sacred Cranes with guarded gardens bathing pools and nursery grounds. The white scarlet crested birds are said to exist nowhere else in the country and will live in plush surroundings on the island.
America's largest stand of wild lotus survived the storms as water rose in Tabernacle Creek but winds hit at low tide and salt water did not threaten the plants. the woman's club reports many inquiries.
Harriers are birds of prey living in open country. They hunt snakes frogs and other invertebrates as part of their diet.
Court of Probate at Bath issues orders for three week publication to notify heirs and interested parties. Estates listed include Mattie K Bachelder Bath conservator Mabel C Grant. Margaret Frye Bath. Lawrence R Vail Georgetown. Ralph D Warren Bath. Walter E Taylor Bath. John H H Blaisdell Bath. Executrixes and executors named Alyce Bowen Belle B Vail Florence E Blaisdell Frank R Warren Annie J L Taylor.
Mrs Richard Haegeman paid a $1 fine for parking in an alley. Seven minutes later she faced a second ticket for leaving the car over time in a metered zone while paying the first fine. Traffic Lt. Ray Kinkead voided the second ticket and returned her thanks with a smile.
A Greenville man sues a bus company for 2500 dollars claiming a guinea hen crashed through a bus windshield and caused his injuries and a severe cold. He asserts the bird and the glass caused great pain and suffering.
At a Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County on the first Tuesday of January 1956 orders were issued for notices by publication in the Bath Independent. Interested parties are to appear February first at ten in the forenoon to be heard or object. Estates include Abigail F. Carter. Josephine Karellas guardian sale of Bath real estate. Carlton W. Rideout estate and appointment of administrator for Hazel Rideout's petition. Beverly National Bank guardian of Karellas estate requests license to sell. Arthur J. Dunton judge.
Register of Probate for Sagedak certifies appointments for Henry A Alix Anna M Alix Natt F Howe Mildred L Havan and Oscar Freeman Thornton estates with executors named without bond on January 3, 19. The document is signed by H J Hur J Du, probate seal and attest seal.
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