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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1954

Page

8

Bath Chronicle notes varied summer scene and events

June 23 1914 Bath items report the City of Augusta bringing Grand Commander Ballou for a knightly reception, local crime warnings about unlit autos and bikes, cargo and labor changes, harbor and wharf politics, real estate moves, hotel and hotelier plans, Bowdoin and camp events, and summer tourism notes on Popham and Boothbay while reporting on local society, schools, and civic affairs.

Augusta Knights Kennebec

Municipal officers approve waterbound road contract and wharf project

June 24, 1914 the municipal and State Highway Department sign a contract for 600 feet of waterbound macadam with bituminous surface from Sewall's driveway on Brunswick road to 1600 feet west, near Punds residence hill. The Spinney house on Long Island is being remodeled and a new wharf will be built for landing of vessels this summer. New Rockledge at Popham plans to open to the public Wednesday with proprietor Goodwin announcing the opening.

de- Peranent Sewall Brunswick Road Punds Long Island Kennebec Bay Point M. O. Mollaber New York City Goodwin the New Rockledge At Popham Mill Pond Bridge Board of Highways and Sewers State Highway Commission Yarmouth

Thieves Steal Savings From Local Family On Washburn Street

Sneak thieves entered the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Page on Washburn Street via the cellar, taking two small banks with their sons Sumner and Earl’s savings, about 37 dollars and 50 cents. The tulip tree near Sherman Tabor’s place blooms with over 100 flowers. John Leydon, a Worcester academy principal, is spending the summer in Bath. Charles W. Jack of Richmond qualified to fill an expired county commissioner term, after governor and council confirmation. Jack Johnson defends heavyweight title by beating Frank Moran in Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs Fred C Nickels and son Horace of Minneapolis are visiting for a few days.

John Pages Washburn Street Sumner Earl Bright Times Middle Street Sherman Tabor's Place Kimball Homestead Charles W. Jack Richmond Dedimus Fred H. Thompson Board of County Commissioners Morrell McKenney Jack Hines Fred C. Nickels Horace Minneapolis, Minn

City of Rockland steamer to join Kennebec Line

The City of Rockland will enter service on the Kennebec Line of the Eastern Steamship Co tomorrow, sailing from Boston tonight with Capt. Austin Linscott at the helm. The ship will run its first trip from Boston and offers 50 cent excursion rates to Five Islands for the Fourth.

City of Rockland Kennebec Line Eastern Steamship Corp Boston Austin Linscott Portland Line Portland-Boston Kennebec Islands Eastern Steamship Co

Joseph Oliver Purchases 194 Model 40HP Five Passenger Car

Alderman and Mrs. Edmund P. Briggs return from Bailey's Island cottage. Glenwood Ayer departs for Popham to work as summer bellboy at the Riverside.

Joseph Oliver Alderman Edmund P. Briggs Bailey’s Island Glenwood Ayer Popham Riverside

Summer steamer service begins on Boothbay division

The Boothbay division opened summer service on June 29 1914 with the Westport under Capt Biggins on the 530 trip and the Southport on the 835 morning run. Crowds of summer vacationers traveled to the islands as 1080 cars ferried by Hockomock up to last evening.

Boothbay Westport Biggins Southport Hockomock

Mrs Albert Losier Honored At Bath Birthday Party

Mrs Albert Losier was guest of honor at a surprise birthday gathering at 44 Pratt Street hosted by her son and daughter in law. Daughters of the honoree co hosted. guests from Bath and Brunswick enjoyed music, cakes, and gifts.

Albert Losier Lloyd Losier Pratt Street Charles Rogers Martin Losier Horatio White Losier Sherry Robinson Kathy Robinson Lesier Andrew Lozier Celina Emero Virginia Partridge Harold Corliss Roger Robinson Dorothy Rogers Katherine Grainger Bath Thomas Mitchelson East Braintree Mass Kittery Helen White Doris White Brunswick

Stork Shower for Mrs. Cecil Wheeler at sister’s home

A surprise stork shower was given for Mrs. Cecil Wheeler at Mrs. Donald Cady’s home on Sunday evening. Blue white and pink decor, a cake with a doll nursing bottle centerpiece, and refreshments accompanied gifts for the guest of honor. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Wallace Mrs. Ralph King Mrs. Barbara Wallace Mrs. Carlton Johnson Mrs. Robert Smith of Wiscasset and Miss Dottie Hart of Bowdoinham. Givers were Mrs. Eula King Miss Mary Smith Mrs. Don Cousins and Mrs. Richard Nason.

Cecil Wheeler Donald Cady Middle Street Barbara Wallace Carlton Johnson Robert Smith Wiscasset Dottie Hart Bowdoinham Eula King Mary Smith Don Cousins Richard Nason

Harrisburg Tax Boost Draws Early Payments

Harrisburg residents show willingness to pay a higher per capita city tax with a $10 rate, while early payment rates have climbed over the years. Despite doubling the total tax, early payments in the first two months increased slightly. New York drivers receive more warnings from Connecticut police than drivers from other states, followed by Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Harrisburg New York Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island

Stranger Pursuit Ends with Barricade in Drug Store

James Medley Jr. sped through six stop signs at 65 mph in St. Louis before barricading himself inside a drug store. An off duty officer, in plain clothes, flashed badge through a glass door and warned Medley. Police Judge Dowd fined Medley $60 for stop sign violations and set a $50 speeding fine.

St. Louis James Medley, Jr Medley Robert G. Dowd

Last Rockford Blacksmith Shop Closes After 63 Years

Gust Djupstrom recalls three smiths in his shop that once shoed 86 horses daily as Rockford loses its last forge. The 63 year old’s home and business forge will be torn down while old timers swap tales of horses tied at saloons and schooners of beer for a lone horse.

Broken Rockford, Ll Rockford Gust Djupstrom

Making Fresh Apricot Preserves

Recipe note explains you need one and a half pounds of apricots to yield about three cups cut up. Aims to guide buying and preparation for preserves.

Legion Drum Corps To Present Drill At Brooks Lions Event

Monday at 7 30 the Legion Drum Corps departs for Brooks to take part in the Lions club field day parade at 10 a m and then perform a drill exhibition after luncheon.

Page One Brooks Lions Club

Bath men chosen by De Molay Chevaliers

St. Albans Commandery aided two young men to receive the Degree of Chevalier. Herman Elston and Robert Brown of Forest City Portland assisted in the ceremony.

Catholic Institute Portland St. Mary’s Signor A. M. Testa Red Men's Hall BATH DE Molay Chevaliers Herman Elston Robert Brown Forest City of

Engagement of Barbara Jean Ireland to Richard Torrey

Mr and Mrs Richard P Ireland announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Jean to Richard Torrey son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Haviland Torrey Miss Ireland of 17 Tallman Street graduated from Morse in June and attends Lewiston beauty school Torrey graduated Morse 1950 served three years in the Army and works at Parry s Fire Store No date set for the wedding

Richard P. Ireland Tallman Street Barbara Jean Richard Torrey Joseph Haviland Torrey Cobb Road Miss Ireland Morsesuch Elletier Lewiston Mr. Torrey Morse Parry's Fire Store

Ensure an appliance is cool before cord wrapping

The guidance warns to wait until the item is cool prior to wrapping its permanently attached cord around it. This prevents heat buildup and potential damage or hazards from wrapping a live cord.

Popham Beach cottages welcome guests for July weekend

Hon and Mrs Donald N Small and children opened their Popham Beach cottage for the season. Joseph Small of New York City will visit for the Fourth of July. Henry Cylkowski and family arrive July 3 to occupy the Webber cottage. Cylkowski leads Talcott Screw Machine Products Inc in Meriden. Dr William Hill Jr and daughters Susan and Mary Louise of Naugatuck have arrived to spend July at the Hill cottage. Dr Hill Sr and Mrs Hill of Naugatuck and Fort Myers will spend a fortnight in August at their summer home.

Donald N. Small Popham Beach Joseph Small New York City Henry Cylkowski Webber Cottage CyTkowski Talcott Screw Machine Products, Inc Meriden, Conn William Hill, Jr Susan Mary Louise Naugatuck

Bonney Captures Maine Junior Golf Title

William Bonney of Kennebec won the Ag Junior Go championship at Bath Country Club defeating Richard Johns of Bridgton 2 and 1 in the three day Maine youth tourney final. Bonney led early, with a late rally by Johns on the 15th and 16th, and sealed victory with strong drives and a steady final putt run.

William, Bonney Kenne- Cane Pe Bath Country Club Bonney Richard Johns Bridgton Johns Maine Mal Strange Brunswick Bonneys

Palmer Wedding Highlights Couple’s Waterville Home

Mrs. Palmer, graduate of Williams High School in 1953, and her husband, Williams class of 1952, were married with a reception at the groom’s home. They plan a Norfolk trip before settling at 30 Pleasant Street in Waterville. Attendants received bracelets and earrings. best man got a gold tie clasp. ushers received gold tie pins. Guests from Woolwich, Bath, Brunswick and beyond attended.

Old Bridges Palmer Norfolk North Pond Smithfield Stanley Elwell Carla and Lynn Woolwich Clarence Bailey Louis LeMay Julianne Phippsburg Clayton Bailey Cynthia Claude Dyer Fenton I. Moore Bath Otto C. Nutting Mt. Desert Lawrence Palmer Lawrence, Jr Robert Brunswick

Muddy Evidence Leads to Boy Seizure in River Bottom Case

Detective John Zaloudek, assigned to locate boys tied to an accidental river bottoms shooting, identified Missouri River mud on a suspect’s boots. He arrested a boy after confirming the mud and hearing an initial account of the incident.

Omaha John Zaloudek Zaloudek

Probate notices for estates of Bailey and Warren in Bath

At a Bath court of probate notices are issued for the estates of Irving P. Bailey deceased and Lewis H. Warren deceased. Gladys B. Chase seeks appointment as administratrix without bond for Bailey. Katherine E. Warren seeks letters testamentary without bond for Warren. Judge Arthur J. Dunton presiding.

Bath Sagadahoc Laa Gomee Irving P. Bailey Gladys B. Chase Gladys B Chase Lewis H. Warren Katherine E. Warren Arthur J. Dunton Lillian H. Heal County of Sahereby Mood Wills Ip Fred L Arthur J Intton

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The Bath Daily Times Perry Seguin Hardings W. H. Powers Howard Cigar Co S. Powers Joseph Cross Albert Galloupe Ames Elm Street Resolute Vanitie Defiance Big John E.S.S. Co Marshal Pattee Kimball Bros James Bachelder High Street William F. Plummer Daisy Farlin H. G. Hodgdon Plummer W. F. Carleton Abbagadasset Point South Gardiner Hathogn Agnes Finnigan Washington New England Telephone Exchange David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church A. G. Leggett Woolworth Rockland Wilson Trinity Commandery K. T Belfast St. John’s Day Mr. Leggett Washington Commandery Saratoga N. Y R. P. Ham Virginia Shaw Helen Thayer A. H. Blackington James McTague Danforth Maine Central Ticket Office Vanceboro Horace L. Channell Mr. Donnell New Meadows Ba’ S Riverside Hotel Hamilton Bowdoin George P. Davenport Frank L. Staples Byron F. Barker William P. Thompson George C. DeMott H. W. Owen, Jr Leonard Gibson Bowdoin '14 Mary Pickford Bath Opera House Penny & Nichols Harrison W. Workman Navy Bartle Utah Utah Margaret Torrey Matilda Lightbody Corrine Jackson Miriam Kimball Priscilla Kimball Louise Haggett Leonice Morse Harold M. Sewall Auburn Times Mr. Séwall Twin Cities Pine Tree Circle Companions of the Foresters of America C. C Leslie Worthley Gertrude Flynn R. S J. H. Johnson R. G Nan Carey L. G Jane Murphy I. G Eva Leclair O. G Nellie Calation Waith Mr. Nickels Nichols North Street Pers da Nicke Cherryfield Sheepscot Echo Herbert G. Swett Mr.Swett Waltham Watch Co Hood Rubber Co East Watertown Stanley Whitehouse Ralph C. Whitehouse Lower High Street John H. Hyde Howard Hawley Dayton Hill Harry Day Dunlap Hatch Bowen Torrey Charles Haljl Charles D. Roberts Squirrel Island Eee A. R. Webster Cincinnati Boothbay Cam Thorn Island Ohio Indiana Albert Dyer Samuel Welch Bangor Miss Solovich Laselle Seminary Bath Trust Co John Leydon Jack Johnson Frank Moran Pittsburgh A. Frederick Duniels Highland Congregational Church Lowell Presbyterian Church of East Orange N. J Dunnels Richards Newtonville Lucy Dunnels L. V. Plummer Old Orchard H. A. Huse Opera House William D. Sewall F. D. Hill F. B. Nichols Newcastle N. H Bankers’ Association of the New England States Hotel Wentworth John A. Norris Walter Norris Fayetteville Galen C. Moses Bowdoin College Abraham Attaya Roslindale Joseph Joseph Torrey Vyhanie Mussenden Mary Baxter Sargent Oe Peterboro, N. H George Cressey MacMahan Island Miss Norr's Congress Eugene M. Desmond Hampton Beach Desmond Hathaway Theatre Brockton Hathaway Stock Co Dorothy Nichols Kennebec Yacht Club Irwin Nichels Minneapolis Weston L. Bonney Orvis Brantwood Harvard College Anna Rayden New Meadows Inn F. D. Cahan Commercial Towboat Co Kelley, Spear Co Eleanor Leydon Worcester Worcester Gazette Houghton Bros Bath Cooperative Scott W. Tibbetts Madison Kennebec River Abagahasset Point Carlton J. Edward Drake Pope Hartford City Landing Captain Small Washington and Vine Streets Weston Bonney William H. Melcher T. W Mary Dawson Uniontown Penn Bradford Academy Millicent Clifford Clifford Chestnut Street Daniel T. Dougherty Maine Pharmaceutical Association William A. Skelton Alice Ramsay Purser Stinson B. F. Keith's Leah Winslow ZOO Life Arctic R’oughy Roughy Bronx Zoo Jim Bardsley International Wedemeyer Albert C. Wedemeyer Senate Internal Security Russia Herman Welker Idaho William Jenner St. Albans Commandery Kennebunk Ard Johns Lillian H Baik
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