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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1953

Page

6

Bath Daily Times 1913 News Briefs June 24 Bath

Forty years ago in Bath a review of local happenings includes bridge planning, state funding for a county project, notable summer guests and residents, Bowdoin College ties, property transfers, and ongoing fires along Parker Head. Notable names include Sewall family, Hyde, Butler, Dowling, and Koughan with events spanning autos, hotels, and church activities.

Bath Iron Works chief returns from Rockland trip

President JohnS Hyde of Bath Iron Works and Naval Constructor L S Adams of Portsmouth Navy Yard arrived in Bath by car this morning after riding the Cassin yester day on a standardization trial. Vat S Martin of Portland’s Thomas P Beals Furniture Co has agreed to partner with E E Morse in a new venture. The Y M C A has never occupied the neat pean in this, likely for complex reasons.

Frenchman's Bay Maine Central Bath Iron Works Bar Harbor Rockland Johns. Hyde L. S. Adams Portsmouth Navy Yard

Scotch Foursome Attracts Record Friday Golf Field

The Bath Counter Club hosted the season’s first Scotch foursome tourney with 22 couples, a record for the club. Winners included Dr. F. A. Winchenbach and Louise Trainor and multiple nets were contested with strong fields. Buffet and dancing followed, with over 50 members enjoying the evening.

Bath Counter Club Bath Club F. A. Winchenbach Louise Trainor Rodney E. Ross, Jr Eastham Guild, Jr Clarence Eaton A. M. Main, Jr L. E. Buck Henry Mank Valerie Nickerson Kenneth Noyes Joseph A. Robinson

Moses on next Monday wning with their Summer cebsco 1 for children

The parish on Oak street will host a morning program for about 15 children with games and music. Special arrangements will be made to take the youngsters to the event at the parish, featuring suitable activities for tots. The heavy rain ended a heat wave and brought relief to sleepers. Wind and window closures accompanied the shower, aiding interior protection. Farmers and gardeners welcomed rainfall as crops needed it. Hon and Mrs Sewall recently stayed with friends in Switzerland and were hosted in Paris by Mr and Mrs Warden and by M Gogorza and Emma Eames de Gogorza. A three masted 700 ton See building by Bowker and Son in Phippsburg will begin planking next week.

James P. Ledyard Kennebec Kennebec Yacht Club Commodore Ledyard Moses Oak Street Harold M. Sewall Switzerland Paris William Warden M. Emilio de Gogorza Mme Emma Eames de Gogorza F. S. Bowker & Son Phippsburg

Sheriff to use X-ray machine for contraband liquor checks

Sheriff Oliver expects the arrival of an X-ray device to examine trunks bags and bundles for contraband liquor. The machine has seen success in other cities, and yesterday Sheriff Oliver was greeted by a local official who welcomed the initiative.

Oliver

Bath spell costs seventeen fifty and a fine old suit

An unnamed Bath resident boasts the new suit priced at 17.50 as among the best he has worn. An old friend, returning to Bath for a Sunday visit, admits he could not drink alcohol after years away, while Frank King of the battleship Missouri returns home on a 30 day furlough after six years in the Navy and a Turkish stay. Mr and Mrs George A Hunt of Waltham visit Mrs Hunt's parents in Gardiner at the Williams cottage Birch Point for several weeks. Gideon Barker of Seattle, long involved in Kennebec ice trade, now runs a thriving Seattle real estate business and visits Gardiner friends.

Bath Frank King Missouri Navy Turkey George A. Hunt Waltham Gideon, Barker Seattle Wash Kennebec Gardiner

Advice On Gaining In Swimming By Miss Pitken

An attentive audience gathered at City hall auditorium Monday for a Water Safety talk by Miss Jeanette Pitkin, Hyde Home therapist for crippled children and adults. Sponsored by the City Recreation Commission, the program covered drowning causes, safe swimming, supervision, and rescue tips. Pitkin explained swimmer types, proper rescue limits, and basic skills from breath control to turning and floating, stressing safety and the Buddy System.

City Hall Auditorium Jeanette Pitkin Hyde Home Recreation Commission Edward J. McMann Miss Pitkin Bath Red Cross Maine National Red Cross Hyde Memorial Home Gloria ‘Witham

Bishop Lord Speaks at Beacon Centennia l Service

Bishop John Wesley Lord of Boston addressed Beacon Street Church at its 100th anniversary celebration in Bath. He urged recapturing past treasures and venturing beyond safety to serve God and humanity, noting the era’s “something for nothing” mindset and stressing renewed church commitment. The service featured a Mosaic of visiting pastors, choir singing, and a banquet preceding worship.

Beacon Street John Wesley) Lord Boston Howard F. Cramer Lord Cramer Howard D. Hull Wesley Church Women's Society of Christian Service Host Church Ng Varney Inez Truman Wallace Blanche Locke Sherman Mitchell Wilbur Crocker Charles Madden Irene Rice Bernard Lewis William Leask Shirley Rogers Elsie Dunton Moor Cramett Aple Kenderdine Hull Wesley Map Forrest Fowles Boothbay Harbor Dee Gerry Brunswick Clark Memorial Methodist Church Portland Bath Moses

Morse High Plans Talks on Water Safety and First Aid

A Morse High teacher will present a summary of water safety and a new method of artificial respiration. Later this week Miss Witham will discuss First Aid, caring for shock and injuries, and the art of bandaging.

Morse High Miss Witham

Mr and Mrs Frea Merchant Return From Vacation

Mr and Mrs Frea Merchant returned to their Meadowway home after a 10 day visit in Lockport New York with their son and his wife Carl Merchant and family. Mr Merchant went back to his job in the Hyde Windlass Co machine shop after a two week vacation.

Frea Merchant Meadowway Lockport N. Y Carl Merchant Mr. Merchant Hyde ‘Windlass Co

Probate Notices From Bath County 1953 Hearings

Probate notices list estate actions in Bath County for July hearings. Named are Mary Geary deceased with John P Carey as co executor, Bessie Hunt with Windfred H Brown as administrator candidate, Charles Bean with Charles T Small as administrator, and Ruth Hintzen with Richard Fizen as guardian. An accounting by Charles T Small is noted. Arthur J Dunton and Lillian H Heal sign as local probate officials.

Bath Cyaw F Sa Indica Perapne Mary Geary John P. Carey John P. Y Bessie M. Hunt Winif H. Brawn Winifred H. Brawn Charlies A. Bean Charles T. Small Charles F. Blunt Ruth Lucile Hintzen Richieson Richard Fizen M. Hunt Sgeane Charles T Small

Bath tax rate rises one dollar per thousand

The Bath tax rate increased by one dollar per thousand, a smaller rise than feared. Officials cite higher valuations from new construction and a $100,000 boost in assessed values as offsetting factors. Increased city costs and new school interest also contribute to the bump.

Notice of Foreclosure With Chain of Title Details

The notice identifies John R ocean and properties in Phippsburg Ad dahoc County linked to Arthur Charles W Mill and others. It cites a mortgage held by First eral Saviena fone Association Bath and declares foreclosure due to breach of conditions. Dated Bath June 4 with filing noted as 2-9-16.

John R.ocean Phippsburg Addahoc Stapene Ecord Arthur Charles W. Mill Pound Doria Er End Millidell Souther Alice Dunn Dunn Phippeburg Olives Ted Heeliza Perry Corry James Gre Ella J Annie Pease Annie M. Pease Geompe Pease Charles Warren Saviena Fone Bath Fidine Mig Soni

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Sagadahoc County

Public record notice of mortgage and property description in Sagadahoc County referencing Book 275 and subsequent deeds, detailing a dwelling lot with boundaries and a right of way to the river. The notice states a foreclose claim by First Savings Association against the property tied to Alfred R Ames and others, with dates and probate references.

Ree Iig William Preble Laura G. Blathence Runnin Pee Sauaree Wea Asias Alfred R Ames David Hethorne Carrie E. Hethorne David E Hethorne Carrie E Hathorne Eleanor P. Armstrone Sagadahoe Fleavor P Armstrone Walter T. Dingley Anna M. Dingley Walter T Dineley Anna M. Dineley Sacadehoc A J Frank Hunt Bate

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