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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

7

Marble shipment and local events in Bath in 1917

A Bath column from January 23, 1917 notes a 25 ton marble shipment from Vermont Marble Co. to E R Groves, with a large granite shipment expected. It mentions K Y C dances at the Yacht Club, shipyard activity at Percy & Small, the Mengel hull installing engines, and the Singleton Palmer arrival for a mast fitting. Also covered are civic visits, nurses training in Monreal, Bath jitney usage, a Bath Aerie F O E bowling event, and local social notes including a Shaw building update, a mosquito fleet farewell, and tide-related smelter luck.

Vermont Marble Company E. R. Groves

Bath News in 1917 Highlights Local People and Events

Weekly notices from Bath Maine cover January 24 1917 and January 25 1917. Arrangements for a special excursion to Portland for the Jefferson Theater and Kate Douglas Wiggin play Mother Careys Chickens. Old North nearing final placement at Texas Yard. many locals abroad ill in bed or moving jobs. sleet and ice relief, vessel repairs and coal shortages. social events at South End PTA. local business and shipyard updates with Bath Iron Works and Texas Co figures. community planning and temperance discussions. various visits and travels of residents including Miss Rebecca Brown and Miss Miriam Kimball. a week of miscellaneous Bath happenings from fuel to fishing to theater to public notices.

Maine Central R. A Portland Jefferson Theater Kate Douglas Wiggin Mother Carey

Reed Nichols 71st Wedding Anniversary in Quiet Observance

January 26 1917 Mr and Mrs Reed Nichols celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary at home on Washington Street both in strong health Mrs Nichols 90 and Mr Nichols 96 with lively greetings from friends Miss Priscilla Kimball sails to Portland for an assembly A note on heavy shoveling as a harsh winter continues with a 23 degree night and a ferry arrival carrying large smelts to Boston

Reed Nichols Washington Street Nichols Mr. Nichols Priscilla Kimball Portland

Portsmouth Times notes city facing uphill battle

On January 29, 1917 the Portsmouth Times reports that the city is up against it, outlining economic strains and civic challenges. The piece highlights local officials’ warnings and resident concerns about funding, transportation, and public services.

The Portsmouth Times

Proposed three month minimum fines for first reckless driving conviction

The discussion favors up to three months for first reckless driving conviction and sets fines for leaving the scene of personal injury and property damage accidents. First offense if a person leaves a scene would carry a $100 minimum fine or up to $500, or up to nine months in jail. Second offense would allow fines from $200 to 3,500 or up to 11 months in jail or both. Property damage scene leaves fines from $25 to $100 or 99 days jail or both. The committee also backs a statewide bicycle statute, district traffic courts, speed limits, negligent homicide law, and a study to study highway safety with lawmakers and safety representatives.

Jewett Governor's Highway Safety Committee

Bath Thespians Prep The Heiress with Feb. 23 Date

The Bath Thespians push ahead with The Heiress adapted from Henry James and staged in Morse High, February 23. Director Edward Butterfield notes three-week rehearsals amid weather setbacks and a few recastings. Cast includes Gretchen Trott Boog as Catherine Sloper and William White Townsend as Morris Townsend. other roles filled by Saverio Cina, Eleanor Danforth, Ann Williams, and Rosalys Kondos. The production echoes the 1850s New York setting with period costumes and a dialogue-driven storyline of love, fortune, and paternal control.

the Bath Thespians Forthcom mi Dr.Shiper Saverio Cina Catherine Sloper Gretchen Trott Boog Morris Townsend William White Townsend Arthur Gina Wiit Lavina Pon- Wine Catherine i Eleanor Danforth Mary Baker Marion Almond Elizabeth Rosalys Kondos Maria Ann Williams Martha Feretos Montgomery Townend Morse Tigh Sehoaul Eirditorium Olivia Dwhaviland Montgomery Cehide

Proposals on New Trade Courts and Speed Law Reforms

The proposal advocates introducing a new Jewishature style court system with rotated judges and adequate salaries, plus uniform offenses across courts. It calls for a 60 mph daytime and 55 mph after dark speed limit, a 25 mph speed limit, and an unlawful homicide penalty of 500 dollars or 11 months in jail within a year of an auto collision. The plan also urges adding 50 state troopers to improve road patrols and enforcement.

Onegard Jewett

Bath project continues through cold weather

Work on Bath's side work continues despite freezing conditions. Pye workmen shelter under cover and resume when outdoors is unsafe. Water aid used in cement mixing kept nearby so work can proceed. Chief Bietes notes Winter Street will be widened to improve fire access. General contractor is jet and Alone Jo Teerrimin of Au bury architect.

Pye Bietes Winter Street Gine Coke General Jo Teerrimin Aubury

Engagement announced for Marilyn Fraser and Raymon Bailes Nodit

Mr and Mrs Stanley Fraser announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn deatuise Fraser to Raymon Lowell Bailes Nodit. The wedding date has been set. Miss Fraser is a Morse Piet senior recently discharged from the Armed Forces after service in Germany. Mr and Mrs A. Robert Frink of Needhall announce the birth of a son A. Robert Frink Jr in Winchester Mass. Mrs Frink is Cynthia Moses of Corliss street.

Stanley Fraser Marilyn Deatuise Fraser Raymon Lowell Bailes Nodit Miss Fraser Morse Piet Germany Wovds Ucson Chester Robert Frink Needhall A. Robert Frink, Jr Winchester Mass Hospital

Stork Shower Honored Mrs Graydon Smith at Oak Street

Mrs Graydon Smith received a surprise stork shower Wednesday at Mrs Desmonds home 137 Oak Street hosted by Mrs Lawrence Porow Mrs Joseph Desmond and Mrs Robert Fortier Gifts were arranged in a bassinet trim and a fashionable scarf guests included Mrs Augustus Perin Mrs Eleanor Oldis Mrs Lorraine Penfold and many others Attending and gift givers listed include adults and children from the local community

Grasaon Smith Lawrence Porow Joseph Desmond Robert Fortier Karl Fortier Mary Gaudet George Carlton, Jr Grice Blair and Gary Mark and Jax Penfold

To Repair Broken Gate at Carlton Bridge

The steel draw gate on Carlton Bridge, bent after a November crash, will be removed Monday for repair in Lewiston. A wooden gate remains in use to control traffic during the restoration while Bath police will staff an extra daily shift. repairs to the two and a half ton gate are expected to take several days.

Carlton Windar Lewiston West Tower Bath Police Department

Wiscasset News Highlights Acknowledgments And Family Events

Wiles Metoviad Hospital and David Pulster cost candy’s Uar ear Pas Dbeetne substituted. Mr and Mrs Schulze traveled to Boston for Mrs Schulze to visit her sister in San Francisco. infant son Mark Allen returned home. Dr Rufus E. Stetson, retiring Miles Memorial hospital chief, was honored at a testimonial dinner. Carl D. Cornish and Ernes Williams attended a Topsham dinner for a 26th wedding anniversary.

David J. William Schulze Boston Schulze San Francisco Maumee Foxe, Jr Mark Allen Miles Me Toit Ttt Rufus Eo Stetson Miles Memorial Hospital the Ledges Inn Carl D. Cornish Bath and Ernes Williams West Bath Topsham

Fire rips Brunswick store as fire crews battle blaze

Emergency crews from Emero Oil Co Brunswick fire department Naval Air Station and local police fought a Bonfire at a Vine Street store amid shifting winds and heavy smoke. One officer was treated for a foot injury another was knocked down by a car while directing traffic. Fire officials said wiring near a gas furnace rather than the oil furnace sparked the blaze.

Sont O Bath Tron Works Central Station Brunswick Fire Department Naval Air Station Los Sordi Eros Atl Civil Defense Barry Haines Calis Pua Avery Totethorne Brunswick Ftates Touriay Finero Salvation Arias Bratdine Frotes Wedoesdas Sivas

Atterd Special Meeting of Cost Accountants

A special meeting of the Cost Accountants chapter was held at the Hotel Portland on a mid month evening. Key items included a vote on internal matters and announcements about a forthcoming tax nesting event to be conducted during the coming Monday.

Cost Accountants Daniel Tiipoor Ag Sheireutneart Wombat RD Sail National Assoc Etion of Cost Accountants Wotel Portland Amonio Dt Wis Etoich Society of Public Accountants Struss

Lecture On Austria And The State Of Matter

Prof. Thoms A. Rice of Bowdoin College will present a lecture titled Austria and the State of Matter at the Couple's Club Saturday evening. Mrs. Riley assists, and a supper will be served after the talk under chairmanship of Mr. and Mrs Robert Howe.

Thoms A. Rice Bow- Coin College Aid Riley Austria Mate Kirk “Roberts Robert Howe Views Micco Titching Harvey Hartleb

Local youths begin eight weeks of Army basic training

Three area men Myron J. Wyman 22 from Small Point Beach, Tinyden D. Temple 22 of Woolwich, and John E. Trafton 21 of 614 Washington Street arrived at Fort Dix New Jersey assigned to Company O 2nd Training Regiment Infantry Training Center for eight weeks of basic training They attended Morse High School and worked locally before enlistment Their wives are Audrey Durant and others at 254 Center Street Bath Maine

Fort Dix N. J U. S. Army Infantry Training Center Myron J. Wyman Raymond Wyman Small Point Beach Tinyden D. Temple Albert Temple Woolwich John E. Trafton Elton Trafton Washington Stree Army Pvt Wyman Morse High School Temple Morse High W H. Hinman Co Trafton Central Maine Power Co Bath Audrey Durant Frank Durant Center Street Colineal Sehoouls

Bath-Built Destroyer to Be Commissioned Friday

The Bath built USS Manley from the Forrest Sherman class will be commissioned Friday at the Boston News Shipyard with Admiral Burke and Rear Admiral Howard attending. Commander William Bowen will command the 416 foot destroyer of 3850 tons carrying about 22 officers and 315 enlisted men. James E. Cameron, a local resident, is listed as a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Manley Boston Newis Bath Tron Works Nedishul William E. Howard TON Cipprid Commandaer Naval Deparment Combas-Inchainge Ae Uy Sul Aame Admiral Parke Pbuth Urke Launciny William Bowen USN Milwauukee Wis Cambridge Ya MLST Festivgaf Atomic Weapons Luis Alamos Scientific Laboratory Aab Enewetak Atoll Lary John Manley Revolutionary War Fame Bath Forrest Sherman John Paul Jones Barry

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahoc County

Transfers dated January 1 include Hollis 1 and Jeannette Kennels ty Milton and Helen L. Featherband and buildings to WWE Kay Park. Furby Felon Hall et al transfer to James Bo and Mildred Taggart. Wind buildings and McKay Park noted. William M. and Shirley C. Hordwes transfer to Hamei and Elizabeth W. Akar with fund and buildings mentioned.

Sagadahoc County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Yacht Club Seguin Haley Sam C. Mengel Percy & Small Howard’s Wharf Singleton Palmer Mengel Blaisdell & Leeman Howard Wharf Jonathan Story Wabash Railroad Company F. H. Kimball Charles P. Wetherbee Gertrude Woods Katheryn Hillgrove Mary I. Cueveler Bath City Hospital Monreal Victoria Gilbert Haggett Boothbay Harbor H. E Grindell Joseph A. Martin New York Metropolitan L Fe Insurance Martin Ernest Purinton Speedy Bath Aerie F. O. E Casco Aerie Portland Speedy Allen Charlestown Navy Yard F S. Bowker Phippsburg Margaret Roberts W S. Roberts Jesterville, Md Edward Coombs Reginald Stacey Karcher Jackson Ernest Shepard Josephine Crosman Mildred Curtis Lydia Tracey Myrie Strong H. W. Crosman William R. Kimball Orphans’ Home H. A. Duncan Augusta N. D. Maxwell Frank Hodgdon Columbia Theater Central Church League and Gentlemen Friends E. W. Appleton Appleton A. N. Bushnell Mr. Bushnell Allen E. C. Plummer, Esq Washington Supreme Judicial Court Texas Yard John Diffin Thomas Long Arrowshire Merton O. Webber Harold Reed Akron Firestone Rubber Tire Co Reed Bath Iron Works South End P.T.A Horatio Mikeleky Wiscasset Nehanada Borton Portsmouth Gloucester Sewall Pond Robert Cromwell Carlton Texas William D. Mussenden First National Bank Old North Robinson’s Wharf Mussenden Loyall Farragut Sewall Harold M. Sewall Ambulance Corps Paris Verdun Republican Club Harry Brown Heen Emilio de Gogerza Woodstock Rebecca Brown Minott M. A. Harraden Gardiner S. R. Percy John McInnes Harry Whittams North Thomaston Tohickon Dunn «& Elliot Co Coast Guard Ossipee F. W. Humphreys J. Edward Drake Drake Pleasant Point F. W J. Edward Harry F. Oliver Winnegance Kathryn S. Williams North Star Fastern S.S Corp Tron Works Fuller Rockland Albert H. Thompson Upper Washington Street F Edward L. Gaudreau Miriam Kimball College Town Frank W. Perkins Massachusetts M. F. Biggins Cambridge Popham Evelyn Oliver Union Street South Grammar School William O. Thompson, Jr Texas Co George B. Drake Texas Steamship Co Colonial Leah Winslow Denver Colo Alice Johnson Dr. Percy Cathane Merle Strong Charles S. Brown Maine Capitol Mrs.e. P. Briggs Mrs. Cummings D. T. Dougherty William M. Adams William Percy E.D. True League of Central Church D. L. Wilson Irene Stearns Combination Four Tall Stove Club John A Morse Col Miss Leonice Morse John H. Hyde Newton C. M. Boyd Dewey Tarbox Texas Co. Yard Barrett Nichols John Lord G. P. Gauvin Bridgeport Remington Arms Co John Heaney Charles Foote John Foote Seattle Siamuel T. &. Artis Hull Rm LW John Fiske Little Beth Tron Rome Kennedy McDonough Kennebec Lynde's Island Minny Bathites Carl Ro Dearborn Catherine Powers Dallas Crabtree My Dearborn Richard Hersom Ralph Hilward Elizabeth Youngs Raymond Farnham Helen Canales Thespians Washington Savare Henry James Ruth Augusta Gor Bose Rae Sloper Carlton Bridge Emero Oil Co Couple's Club James E. Cameron High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Woolwich Rimtree Munks Alice Munk Land West Bath Law Holden Ellery and Mieden Kidder Land Richard Smith Cyuples Kathryn Rogers Hat Ernest M. Wietlae BIW, Talbot Topsham Gennaine A. McClure Marie Ann Gosselin Teresa Gosselin Lucien Bardier Wel Turlings Bowdoil Welliam EB. Snow Milton H. Syycdil Mas Curtis Ralph Williams Bowdoinham Hirech Tourtlotte John W. Edith I Tourtillotte Kevin C. Leathers Anne Leathers George E M. Madelvin Akeley Richmond Dervis G Gones John A. Uncu Woolwich Metual Fire Insurance Company Hon Offi and Bank Ross Forrest Baker
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