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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
5
A sprawling recap from Bath, Maine, recalling events, people and places around January 1912. It covers fires, local trades, school notes, maritime news, storms, weather, social gatherings, church activities, and regional inquiries with many named residents, ships, firms, and venues, presenting a vivid snapshot of daily life and local concerns.
On January 17 1912 the Gadahoc Real Estate Association elected directors Galen Moses B F Harris William Otis William F Moses Wil D Sewall and A L Tarbox The board re elected Harris as president Moses as treasurer and Oliver Moses as assistant treasurer and clerk Tarbox replaces Galen Moses who moves to New York A major benefit event for Bath churches is planned as a businessmen's meeting at Music Hall at noon January 26 with further planning at a meeting at Mrs Harold M Alls home.
The January 18 1912 meeting notes the Maine State taking Malaga Island, ending efforts by the Portland mission committee. Two workers return home, and Miss Jane Murphy reports Bath invited to host the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs annual session in 1912, October, with hundreds expected.
Jan 19 1912 Morse High School seniors hosted a leap year dance at Music Hall with a luncheon intermission at Colonial Cafe. Columbia Orchestra provided music and crowds enjoyed the event. On Malaga Island residents face severe cold as captains report scarce shelter and warming. Dreamland theater to stage Are You a Mason next month under H A Huse Jr with a strong amateur cast. Maine Central depot zoo smokers ordered to quit with new signs posted.
The city ordinance copies are exhausted with only three in City Hall labeled as prized possessions and never loaned. No revised edition has been printed since 1899, and many ordinances from the City council are forgotten. Mrs. Andrew R. Cahill of Robinson Lane turns 86 today, celebrated by family with flowers and a reunion. The Ivon House hosted Bath residents for a Sagadahock Square car outing, a shore supper, dancing, and a cakewalk, with Miss Margaret Foote and W. Stark Newell earning top gifts from Walter B. Chase.
Miss Ida Voorhees of Phippsburg teaches at Pitch Pine Hill schoolhouse far from the streetcar line. On a day with two pupils and a heavy blizzard she kept to duty walking to and from the school. In Bath she walked two miles to avoid teaching absent pupils during the storm. She also shows dramatic talent in the Colonial club play Are You a Mason.
The Dorchester Daughters of Maine plan a regular meeting in the Woman's club on Thursday at two. Hostesses include A. Schneider, Mrs. John We Bogtine, Mrs. nee I. R. E. Dean, Mire Frank H. Smart, Mrs. A. N.
The Winter Street Congregational church auxiliary met Tuesday evening. After reports were read, members planned a Feb 12 calendar supper. Guest speaker Mrs. Warren Hawley Jr. spoke on work at Hyde Memorial Home and her role as speech therapist. Planning committee includes Mrs. Eleanor McCabe, Mrs. Schaper, Mrs. Elaine Matter, and Mrs. Annie Coly.
Editor the Independent thanks Bath and surrounding community for support during two and a half years of Salvation Army leadership. Officials, professionals, merchants, churches, hospitals, clubs, and city leaders are praised for cooperation. New assignments announce Cord, NH. Jessie Jones and Elena Augusta succeed.
Sagadahoc county forms its 1952 Cancer Crusade group at the North Bath home of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gillies Jr. State officers and local leaders attend, with C Frank Kramer of the national society outlining plans and campaign details. Attendees include Mrs. Edward M. Butterfield, Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden, and Con verse G. Fenn among others.
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc sets first Tuesday of February hearing for final accounts for Thomas K Haley late of Bath. Notice to all interested to appear, object if cause, executor presents proceedings. Arthur J Dunton, attorney, true copy of original order. Attest J Horace McClure, Register.
The Bath Probate Court orders publication of notices for multiple estates. Hearings scheduled for February first at ten o'clock. Cases include Lewis Sanborn estate with bond issue to Alice M. Sanborn. Maude E. Small estate with administrator petition by Loring D. Small. Frederick P. Shaw estate with appointment of Harry L. Day. Sisin Jones estate with sale of real estate. John A. MacLellan estate with widow Florence J. MacLellan seeking widow’s rights. commissioner details by Arthur J. Cynnes, Judge of Probate. J. Horace McClure, Register.
The Hitchcocks travel from Patzcuaro to Toluca viewing Tarascan streets and a volcano eruption, then attend a Mexican-North American Cultural Embassy garden dance in Mexico City. Mrs Hitchcock stays in Toluca while a library debut benefits from the event.
Jacob Goldstein manager of Boston Shoe Store and S Povich front street clothier leave for Miami on Sunday for a month's vacation.
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