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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1941

Page

4

Patten Free Library Elected Officials and Local Notes

Forty years ago in Bath Patten Free Library association elected Galen C. Moses as president and James S. Lowell as secretary along with other officers. The year saw 254 new library cards issued and 26 995 books delivered for home use with fiction at 87 1 3 percent. Boarding records show purchases and improvements including a new card cabinet catalog prep and shelving. Local society events included Phi Beta Kappa whist club results and visits by Lizzie Paris. The Bath Iron Works and other area businesses reported staff changes and ongoing river and harbor activity with gunning trips and commercial deliveries. Deaths include Mrs. Margaret Hoffman and Mrs. Lucy Douglas with funeral notices and obituaries noted.

Patten Free Library Association Galen C. Moses James S. Lowell Margaret Foote Alice K. Robbins F. H. Low John O. Shaw Charles D. Clark Byron F. Barker

Bath items and obituaries mark local scenes of the day

The Bath region reports the burial of Mrs Sarah Hale Jewett of Bath in Oak Grove after dying at her son Dr Charles Jewett in Brooklyn. Other notes include a church fund gift of 300 dollars, shipyard work on the cruiser Cleveland and Denver, and notices of deaths, birthdays, fires, and civic events in Bath and nearby towns.

Sarah Hale Jewett Bath Oak Grove Cemetery

Steamer Wiwurna Raised After Sinking in Winter Quarters

The Wiwurna of the Eastern Steamboat Co. was floated at high water after sinking last Friday in South Port. Diver Solon Andrews found a partially opened sea cock valve. engines and fireroom doors were closed. The hull remained intact in eight feet of mud while towed to Boothbay Harbor.

Wiwurna Eastern Steamboat Co Southport Carlton Solon Andrews Bath Damag Boothbay Harbor

Surprise party lights up masked evening social

Parris hosted a pleasant surprise party last night with guests arriving in costumes and masks. The event featured Miss Marie Pendexter, the lone New England graduate of Bellevue Female Training School 1901, as a high honors student.

Melvile Baker Edmund F. Foote Parris Marie Pendexter New England Bellevue Female Training School New York

First anniversary supper for Dr and Mrs Holyoke held

A reception at New Meadows Inn celebrated the first wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. William R. Holyoke with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Holyoke Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pepper and others. Llewellyn Rogers presented a clock to the couple.

William R. Holyoke New Meadows Inn William Holyoke Arthur Pepper Mansel Bert Longley Carrie Tobey Fred Armes Will Armes Paul F. Foss, Esq Marshall Llewellyn Rogers Goff Amy Robie

Bowdoin College concert notes and exam schedule

Yves Chardon of the Boston Symphony Orchestra performs with Prof. Frederic Tillotson Henriette dEstournelles de Constant and the college choir in a program including Pierne Debussy Bach Kodaly Couperin Arensky. The concert is at Memorial Hall at 6 15. Examinations begin Monday Jan 27 and college reconvenes Monday Feb 10.

Yves Chardon Boston Symphony Orchestra Frederic Tillotson Henriette d'Estournelles de Constant Pierne Bach-Kodaly Debussy Couperin Arensky Memorial Hall

Mutual Savings Banks in 1810 and early 1816

The article notes that the mutual savings bank concept did not expand quickly after Franklin’s idea and that a 64 year gap separated the application to a financial transaction in 1810 and the appearance of mutual savings banks in 1816. It also reports local draft board calls for Ernest J. Robichaud and Charles P. Baker Jr. of Bath for a year of military training. It mentions Bath residents traveling to Bath to Brunswick then Bangor for induction. Dr. David L. Wilson, pastor emeritus, preached at Central church while Rev. Raymond G. Putnam, the pastor, was said to be confined by the grip.

Franklin Mutual Savings Bank Ernest J. Robichaud Charles P. Baker, Jr Bath Bangor Brunswick Davidl. Wilson Central Church Raymond G. Putnam

Municipal Court Dube and Cross Charged with Vehicle Infractions

Rodney E. Cross Jr and Joseph Dube appeared before Judge Gardiner Deering for motor vehicle violations. Dube pleaded guilty to unregistered car and license charge, paying 10 dollars and 4.95 dollars costs. warrant placed on file. Ross faced seven day plate expiration and case placed on file. Patrolman Harmon Barter was the complainant in both cases.

Rodney E. Cross, Jr Joseph Dube Gardiner R. Deering Dube Ross Harmon Barter

Striped Bass Fishery Survey Report Out

A joint Maine Development Commission and Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries survey report on striped bass fishing outlines thirty pages of charts, waters, historical data, and best methods. Towne mapped top locations along the coast, noting new spots for anglers and surf casting tips. Distribution follows at Boston and New York Sportsmen shows and to interested parties.

Maine Maine Development Commission Department of Sea Sumner A Towne Brookline Mass Salt Water Sports Fishing Authority Arthur R. Greenleaf Towne Boston New York

Lodge And Temple Joint Installation In Lowell Hall

Lois Knight to be installed most excellent chief of Lowell temple P S at a joint ceremony with Acadia lodge K of P in Pythian hall Thursday at eight. Delmar L House to be installed chancellor commander of Acadia lodge. District Deputy Grand Chief Lila Haskell to install Lowell officers. Flower girls named Grace Thayer Clara Hanscom Laraine Allen. Officers include Jane Shea Sarah Potter Zetelig House Gertrude Stewart Sadie Garcelon Marion Darrah Edith Miller Nellie Haynes. A flag tableau follows with a social hour after.

Lois Knight Lowell Temple P. S Acadia Lodge K. of P Pythian Hall Delmar L. House Lila Haskell Auburn Grace Thayer Clara Hanscom Laraine Allen Jane Shea Sarah Potter Zetelig House Gertrude Stewart Sadie Garcelon Marion Darrah Edith Miller Nellie Haynes

Shrimp Fleets Reported Off New Harbor Coast

Sea and Shore reports large shrimp schools near New Harbor with crews yielding sizable catches. Captain Elliot Gilbert boats 250 pounds in hours at 10 cents a pound while others prepare to mobilize a larger fleet by Monday morning. Greenleaf notes similar runs may occur coastwide though scallop stocks decline in Penobscot Bay.

Fred Duplissy New Harbor Department Elliot Gilbert Duplissy Arthur R. Greenleaf Greenleaf Penobscot Bay

Annual Meeting Re Elects Board

The report totals hospital activity and finances for the year with patient counts by age group and residence. It lists out of state admissions, expenses including labor equipment and repairs, and funds deposited to savings such as the Harry B. Sawyer fund. Net balance shows 76,302.42 dollars.

Penses Harry B. Sawyer

Bath Memorial Hospital Treasurer Reports Expenses in 1940

Miss Bertha Bellerose, treasurer, presented Bath Memorial Hospital’s annual report. Operating expenditures totaled 58 875.71 dollars with receipts from hospital cash, Davenport trustees, gifts, dues, state funds, and legacies. Disbursements covered groceries, utilities, medical supplies, house costs, insurance, and office expenses.

Bingham Extension Hospital Service Jane S. Murphy Harry B. Sawyer

Foreclosure Notice on Maine Property Mortgage

Edward W. Bridgham as trustee for John G Morse and Sons and C W Rogers, Inc declares foreclosure of a Maine land mortgage tied to a Port land property in Sagadahoc County. The notice, dated January 11, 1941 at Bath, Maine, states a breach of mortgage condition and impending sale action.

Maria S Poulson Portsmouth Norfolk Virginia Sagadahoc Edward W. Bridg Ham Sapadshac Maine John G Morse Phippsburg New Meadows Grantor Seid Henry Simmons Simmons Simmon John ©. Berry Maria S. Pouloon Nellie C. Pouloon Howard Ross Poulson Sagadahe County Registry of Deeds Edward W. Bridgham John G. Morse and Sons W Rogers, Inc Martace Bath C W. Rogers, Inc

Republicans Set Dates for Caucuses

At a Republican city committee meeting in the common council chamber the ward caucuses were set for February 10 at 7 30 p m and the mayoralty caucus for February 11 in the municipal auditorium. The group heard ward reports and predicted a strong municipal ticket with several mayoral candidates discussed. Chairman Fred W Quimby led the meeting with Miss Bessie F E Dickinson as secretary pro tem in Mrs Arletta Yates absence.

Republican City Committee Common Council Chamber City Hall Fred W. Quimby Bessie FE Dickinson Arletta Yates

Central League Holds Penny Sale Event

Central Church League held a penny sale Monday evening in the parish house hosted by Mrs. Alexander MacDonald Mrs. Bowen Torrey and Mrs. Norman J. Mackinnon. Chairing was Mrs. Vernon Philbrook in place of ill Mrs. Maynard O. Brown with committee members Mrs. Harold S. Avery Mrs. Albert S. Noyes Mrs. Rudolph C. McRae Mrs. Charles A. Soule and Mrs. Hiram T. Stevens. A welcome committee is set for Jan 26 and a service table at the Jan 27 meeting, proceeds for British Relief, with Mrs. James T. Bonney in charge. Hostesses for the next event are Mrs. Avery Mrs. Noyes and Mrs. Edward A. Cummings.

Central Church League Alexander MacDonald Bowen Torrey Norman J. Mackinnon Vernon Philbrook Maynard O. Brown Philbrook Harold S. Avery Albert S. Noyes Rudolph C. McRae Charles A. Soule

Mrs Effie Parrish Funeral Planned for Wednesday

The funeral for Effie V Parrish wife of Rutherford B Parrish will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Curtis funeral home 942 Washington Street.

Beacon Street Society Wallace Hanson Upper Washington Street Effie V. Parrish Rutherford B Curtis Funeral Home

Probate notices from Sagadahoc Court in Bath January 1941

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc issues orders for notices to heirs and interested parties. Final accounts and petitions list estates including Marr Duncombe Kenyon Deering Blais Conant Robinson Tover Ames Brackley Cowell Coverivy Guardianship and sale of real estate in Woolwich.

Bath Sagadahoc Washington, D. C American Security and Trust Co Gamelle Deering Bernice C. Deering Henderson Katherine Gignoux Cape Elizabeth National Bank of Commerce of Portland Joseph F. Blais Marie D. Blais Executrix Mary E. Conant John P Carey Fatate Alexander W. Robinson Roland B. Robinson Tover Lucian R. Ames George J Goodwin Tilian M Tover Goodwin Brackley Lote Sarah E. Brackley Sarah E Brackley Jennie M Cowell Woolwich Gwendolen Arthur

Appointment of Probate Appointees for Bath and Surrounding Towns

A time copy of the original order lists several recipients named as Administrators, Executrices, and Guardians for estates in Bath and nearby areas. Appointments include Eva M Peeltare and Geo Donnell in Bath with and without bonds, and Annie McNell, Martha Lorraine Wamnbett, and Mary H Rortick among others. Judge Arthur Clinton signs the record dated January 7, 1941.

T. John L. Jack Spradahor Ingels Iate Phinnsburg Mary N Peterson Melrose Mass A. End Fitete Eva M Peeltare Bath Stickney Scott J Donnell Donnell Annie M McNell Bond Martha Lorraine Wamnblett Tate Mere A Honblett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phi Beta Kappa Whist Club Lizzie Paris James Colby Lula Edgecomb Ernest Everard William A. Furber The Bath Iron Works Washington’ Street Bagley Margaret Hoffman George Brown H. W. Owen Kennebec Hallowell Gardiner Lucy Douglas J. L. Douglas Lisbon Judith Lawrence Arrowsic Jason McFadden R. McKenney, Jr P. Higgins Matthew Montconter W. A. Freeman David Lawrence James Tabor Upper Washington Street Bert Sargent Grip W. P. Lemont Harry Litchfield Louis Avery Iron Works Windlass Company Irving D. Ward Robert Lynn Rangeley Morse Co Arf Charles Blair Boston Fruit Co Harry Blaisdell Cleveland Water Street Mel Haggett Lewiston Jaehvenae Gertrude Willis F. W. O'Brien C L. Farnham Michigan Hyde Windlass Co Joseph Luther Sewall Denver Cramps Sagadahoc Real Estate Association John R. Kelley G. C. Moses Oliver Moses J. R. Kelley George Fisher George P. Slade B. F. Harris William F. Moses Shamrock Whist Club Adelaine Costain Stephen McPhee Margaret Sylvester J. C. Conley C. W. Morse South Washington Streets Woodward Coal Co Federal Street Norton Hyde's Field Alams North End Benjamin F. Marble Harmony Emma Small Asa Sullivan New London Eastern Shipbuilding Co Corliss Street Ephraim French Pine Street Margaret H. Brown G. B. Dole David R. Wylie Charles T. Hooper Joseph H. Hayes A. F. Williams Israel S. Eastman A. Sewall & Co High Street Percy & Small J. S. Winslow & Co E. E. Ross Lizzie E. Densmore Oakley De-Gurtis Andrew Percy Biddeford William Rogers Alice Douglas J. F. Purington Charles P. Knight Miss Lucy Kennebec Steamboat Co Gardiner National Bank James B. Drake Jason Collins Oscar Holway Elias Milliken Arthur W. Whitney A. C. Harlow John W. Chase New England Co J. A. Patterson Sanford Patterson New Pool Club Western Avenue Edith G. Folwell Kelsey May W. Neville Houghton’s James W. Hawley C. C. Dennett St. Thomas Niator Filton & Co Whiskeay S. S. Jordan Emma Nelson Sam Roy Donnell Phi Rho Society Albert Tibbetts Portland Harry Colby George P. Davenport Nashawena Island Vineyard Sound Capt. McLeod Vineyard Haven Storm King Seguin Bowker’s Yard James W. Wakefield Wakefield Chemical Engine Co Bowdoinham J. G. Washburn J. R. Hunnewell People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank D. T. Percy Gordon S. Preble Seth T. Snipe D. Howard Spear Thomas P. Gibbons Jack Fred Brown Willard Hodgkins Mystic Holmes Shipbuilding Co Mechanic's Merrymeeting Park East Brunswick Oakley C. Curtis Curtis Charles P. Notman W. H. Clifford S. P. Blackburn Alice E. Clark M. D. Cressey Helen W. Martin William C. Carnegie Eleanor A. Percy Bath Mendelssohn Club Brunswick Chorus F. Marble I. W. Conley Paris France John B. Worth Edward Warden Clarence Warden Sle William Warden Ned Warden Dr. Wayne Payne Middle Street Cynthia Worth Mr. and Mrs. Join Hunt Fred Wetherbee Edward Street Bowdoin College Notes Mutual Savings Banks Harold J. Rubin Striped Bass Fishery Survey Pythians Gust Wiscasset West Bath Georgetown Phipps Cedar Grove Kezai Falls Meadowbrook Nequasset New Harbor North Harpswell Pemaqud Richardson Robinhood Rockland Ridlonville Sheepscot Southport South Harpswell Vanceboro Vinal Haven Walpole West Harpswell West Georgetown Waldoboro Quincy Mass Somerville Mass Aberdeen Central League Mrs. Parrish JOVN TACK Probatf
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