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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1953

Page

4

Forty Years Ago in Bath Ice and Circus Notes

A Bath Daily Chronicle recap covers Bowdoin athletic council remarks, Bath Iron Works investments, the B. B. Hardwick schooner rescue near Glover Rocks, and a nearby arctic exploration nod. It also details a Bath Society Circus setup, rehearsals, star performers, and a wedding gift necklace from Emma Eames to Miss Eleanor Wise, plus civic events and local notices.

Mme Emma Eames Eleanor Douglas Wise Duke de Richeliu Baltimore

Four men head to Augusta this morning

Charles A. Corliss Frank N. Thompson E F Kelley and Charles Knights traveled to Augusta this morning to attend the an.

Charles A. Corliss Frank N. Thompson E. F. Kelley Charles Knights Augusta

Mill Pond Skating Sparked Family Gatherings on Clear Night

The scene at Mill Pond drew many families as skaters filled the dark ice. One citizen recalled teaching his wife and daughter to skate, noting the ice was glassy smooth and the night memorable for shared moments.

Te Hing Iis

Window weights used in Times block cause fire delay

In a fire incident two heights in a building were involved and minutes later the fire was extinguished. Workmen later reported the window weights in the Times block were lead and weighed 20 pounds 4 ounces per window, while a residence used four 44 pound weights per window to balance heavy plate glass.

Times This City

Unusual Street Scene With Parade and Street Sweeper

The article notes arene and Roy Dunning leading elaborate costumes followed by the Hyde Gun with Capt. Owen in command. Leapers and tumblers include Carl Chapman Charles Attaya Leon McCausland Lawrence Martin Graydon Burns Edward Snowden Attaya and Williams. A street sweeper machine was at work in the paved district making streets unusually clear.

Arene Roy Dunning Hyde Gun Capt Owen Carl Chapman Charles Attaya Leon McCausland Lawrence Martin Graydon Burns Edward Snowden Attaya Williams

Auction tale and library card party described

An old notice describes guests at an auction event with a guest of honor and a prize of embroidery scissors. It also mentions Mrs John McInnes hosting a card act at a library Story Hour with Saturday afternoon omitted and a promise for boys and girls activities once the program date is set.

Bella Footé Merty Ara John McInnes Iefent

Bath Coeital clear es gri from of candy at indoor circus

January 27 1893 report notes candy donations by Bath ladies and several gentlemen to a charity event at the Indoor Society Circus. The piece also covers local shipping, theater plans, guard drills, historical society meetings, and resident travel with multiple names and places.

Coeital

Maine Senate sets deadlines for private and general bills in 1953 order

On January 14 1953 the Maine Senate ordered that no private or special legislation bills may be received after February 5 1953 and no other bills after February 12 1953 except by unanimous consent. The director of legislative research will report filed bills weekly starting February 24. The order excludes routine committee reports and bills to facilitate the Ninety-sixth Legislature. The secretary will publish the order in state papers from January 20 to February 12.

State OF Maine Senate House Director of Legislative Research Chester T. Winaw

Larks win 10 string match 21 pins over the Times

The Larks defeated the Times 21 pins in a 10 string match with Nash leading at 877. Capt Marr of the Larks faced Core while J Brown beat Coffin for the Times. Miss Eva Shorey returns to Bridgton to edit the children’s page. Ford ad notes car upkeep costs. Bath folks out wood gathering. Ladies Aid alts meet at Winter Street church.

Milt Brown and Stearns The Times J. and Nash Larks Nash Capt. Marr Core the Times J. Brown Coffin Eva Shorey Portland ‘Express Bridgton Henry A. Lee Bridgton News Miss Shorey Portland Express Advertiser Ford Bath Garage Co A. K. Purington Lydia Elsie Folsom Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church

Legion Hall Social Faces Expansion and Inductions

A Sunday gathering of Legionnaires discussed enlarging the hall to better host future membership growth and social events. A special committee plans to induct new members at next Sunday's Post meeting led by State Representative Forrest C. Areas commander. Participants debated the current state legislature bonus bill while refreshments were served.

Forrest C

Pilgrim Fellowship Leads Central Church Sunday Worship

The Pilgrim Fellowship of Central church led the Sunday morning service with participants including Jane Ledyard in vocation call and Barbara on the responsive reading. Betty McPhee gave the children's story and Vivian Clark participated.

Pilgrim Fellowship of Central Church Jane Ledyard Barbara Betty McPhee Vivian Clark

Probate Notices in Sagadahoc County Maine

Probate notices list multiple estates from Bath Maine including Rudolph Bernhardt ter Alfred L Tarbox Mary L van Heeckeren to Wallen Christine C Snipe Fred H Lord Mary R Bowker Minnie H Bacon Annie Acnes Annis and Agala Whitney. Executors named include Charles A Pomeroy First Portland National Bank Richard D Walker Arthur M Bowker Julia Annis Marshall and others with petitions for probate determinations of valuation and guardianship actions.

Snide Rudolph Bernhardt Ter Bath Etters Charles A. Pomeroy Charles A ‘Rstete Alfred L. Tarbox First Portland National Bank First Portia National Te Mary L. van Heeckeren Randall F. Cook Christine Snipe Abigail Carter Isabelle E. Carter Fred H. Lord Harriet C Lord Mary R. Bowker Arthur M. Bowker Minnie H. Bacon Edward W. Bridgham Annie Acnes Annis Esate Julia Annis Marshall Ape Hey Agala Whitney Edward W. Te Ek Pt Guardian

Bella Robert McRae the vie w Youth and His Chure

Bella Robert McRae features in a local youth program report highlighting community engagement and involvement of young residents. The piece outlines partnerships with the city youth council and a series of upcoming events.

Bella Robert, McRae the View Youth Chure

Myrtle Lodge Meets with New Altar Cloth Presented

Myrtle Lodge officers used for the first time a new altar cloth presented by a lodge member. Past Ladies club will meet Monday evening with Mrs Eva Ann on Washington street. Next regular meeting set for February 13 with supper at 5 30 hosted by Mrs Lillius Larrabee.

Aie Larrabee Con Blake Lodge Past Ladys Club Eva Ann Washington Street Lillius Larrabee

New Meadows Yacht Club Meets at South End PTA Hall

The New Meadows club held a supper meeting at South End PTA Hall Washington Street Penaay eve ning. Mrs Charlotte presented Kodachrome slides about a trip to the Hawaiian Islands. A nominating committee was appointed with William Denison Jack Garten and Leonard Lichfield to run for officers.

New Meadows South End P. T. A. Hall Washington Street Dore Elmer Williams South Poal William Dennison Jack Garten Leonard Lichfield I Tonuarten Watson Jack Barrysie Williams South Port

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Bath Daily Eee Bow Upon Athletic Council Robert E. Peary Aes Orpping City B. B. Hardwick Nova Scotia Glover Small Point Irving Wallace Charles Pye Woodbury Cew Beach Life Savers Mitchell England Universalist Church Children Waldorf-Asterday Helen Lane Haskell Garnest A. Ash Sam Lawson Bertha Louise Soules West Bath Grange Auburn Boothbay Sasanoa Richmond Armory Hall Mae Fraser Ida Knowlton Louise Child Katherine Kane Annie Footer Adeline Costain Agnes Finnigen Mamiex Florence. Morey Damariscotta A. M. Young Biddeford Gladys Umberhind Marion Demers Brunswick Trieburs Navy Hooker-Howe Co Alameda Front Street Fat Men’s Club Glovers Rocks Vesse Hardwick Roland Pero Street Department William O. Norris New York Huse Society Circus Madame Zigarilla Appomattox Sons of Veterans Brunswick Uniform Bank William A. Fall Lovell Junior Sorority Ethel Belanger Court Street Knights of _Columbus Miss McGregor Allan Farrell Mary Trainor John Costain M. A. Harnden John Couture Charles McLaughlin Julia Conley Ernest Couture John Trainor James McNeil John Kane Henry Biggins West Bath Grange Hall Thomas F. Perkins O. P. Coffin Harry E. Peterson Fred King Caente Emma Leeman, Woolwich Frank Dingley Jeremiah Smith Parker Head Marion Hill Hayes Brothers Altitude Nile Carolyn Parris Upper Henry F. Palmer Bos D. T. Percy & Sons Grindell Myra Merritt Jennie Perkins Olive Blagden Charles Farnham Chester Plant Cora Kingsbury Arthur Lemont Ruth Parker Nellie Jones Arthur Pepper Grace Curtis Cashier Miss Nichols Walter Savage John Callan Martin ‘Laughlin Edward Haggett W._M. Hagan Water and Vine Streets Bath Tallow Co Albert G. Longley Combination 4 Kennebec Gardiner Cheney Ferdinando Gorges J. Wallace Louise Haggett Boston Lila Wiles Wyman Boylston Chambers W. W. Mason Ellen Ham Franklin Street Miss Kowalker Miss Ham Gilmore Sonia John Becky Herbert Rice Officer Rice Beacon Street Mr. Crocker Bowdeinham Bath Driving Club Florence Hinckley Ralph Legard Harry C. Webber H. A. Huse Hall Scott R. Frye Charles S. Brown Fred Mrs. Read Nichols Mrs. Nichols Emma Pierce Pierce Robert B. Hatch Stanley Pierce Hyde Tarbox Washington and Oak Streets William S. McKenzie Alberta A. H.durgin North Street McKenzie Benjamin. Blagden Wiscasset Farvest Rangers Prairie Grange United States Forestry Department Eastern Transportation Co Kelley, Spear Co William B. Diggs Fred Raymond Bennett Hyde Park Mass Charles R. Higgins Murray Club Amos Perry High Street Georgetown W. C. Todd Thomas. Dillon Anna Gertrude Estes FrankNamee Philadelphia McNamee Victoria Dillon G.H. Farrin Perth Mboy Lehigh Valley Coals Sient Nu Bul Augusta House Ints J. Edward Drake Repana Virgin Coast Onopdaga Hampton Roads Drake Fernafidina New England Co E. M. Holloway Harry E. Mason Dorothy Portland Charles H. Mason Culbert McGay Inchester Grace Coombs Alfred King Lillian Woolwich Davis the Dreamland Queen Elizabeth Sarah Bernhardt Hyde Guards Corp. Miller Sagadahoc F. H. Haggett Rockland A. B. Haggett E. Starratt Thomaston Mr. Haggett Knox & Lincoln Division Bes Bath Societies Legionnaires Pilgrim Fellowship J. Horace McClure Arthur Eaeaeat Myrtle Lodge NEW Meadows Yacht Club North Street Ext Owney Alice Virgie Herbert George J. Hopkins Donald B. Hopsm Priscilla J. Loring Eoise Bath Jowenee Mary W. Brlaghien Sydney Meeker Marty Miriamt J. Potter Bessie M. Hunt Charles T. Mccall Guardian Bse Ciee SEARS J. Horace Ee Roy D. Moulton Gertrude W. Moulton Fred Edward Coffin Topsham Hattie Belle Coffin J. Horace McCarrr Register J. Horace Meer Wwe
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