Forty Years Ago in Bath Prom the Bath Daily Ties
In 1967 Bath events include Principal Herbert EB Cole and Sete Winestar receiving a light repast and planning to resume commission to Capt. Morris. Capt. Wil ocean tug Mars and Capt. George A. Coombs visited Turner with First George Lodge for a Pythian banquet. A lawn party is planned for June 28 at Bath Iron Works after a launching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Idle Park
Bath
Mars
George A. Coombs
Turner
George Lodge
R. of
Ourbie
Bath Fire and Bath Iron Works Launch Noted in Bath Scene
The Bath Liquor Store fire was extinguished quickly by the city fire department after an early morning alarm, with damages estimated at 4568. The scout cruiser Chester was launched at Bath Iron Works at noon with cheers from William C. Sproul of Chester, Pa. observing as the vessel slid into the Kennebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Severn
Chester
Bath Iron Works
William C. Sproul
Kennebec
Wakefield trip and Bowdoin grads referenced in regional column
R Andrews and Ina travel to Wakefield Massachusetts while Bowdoin College prepares its graduation exercises with dinner and guest speakers. Newton Massachusetts residents Arthur L Berry and Mrs Fisher host visitors. Ohio, California and local figures appear in a day’s community notes. A street limb damaged the BE Curtis residence roof edge as a big limb fell on Center Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
BE. Curtis
Stetson Receives $100 Donation for Ter Centennial Fund
Lord Chairman Harry E. Stetson of the Finance Committee of the SeCentennial received a letter from a party of 26 friends at her West Bath home. The group gladly contributes $100 to the Ter Centennial fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Stetson
SeCentennial
West Bath
Bath
Local notices and social items from June 29 1907
June 29 1907 report notes brown tail moths in several localities with a householder covered in capes and a tree hosting thousands of pests. Doubling Point Light keeper E Pierce visited buoy locations on his way home. Mrs Eugene Shaw and daughters Geraldine and Beatrice depart for Eau Claire Wis after visiting Hon A H Shaw and Mr Mrs F H Kimball. Post Office Department raises salaries by 50 a year for 98 Maine carriers. Forty seven Italians arrive from Boston to Sabattus to work on the railroad, filling a smoking car and prompting patrons to skip their usual morning cigar. Clara Louise Pierce gives a valued song recital at Wesley church, trained by Whitney School instructor Rose Stewart, drawing enthusiastic praise. Universal organ service to be completed for upcoming service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Shaw
Geraldine
Beatrice
Eau Claire
Wis
A. H. Shaw
F. H. Kimball
Boston
Sabattus
Brunswick
Wesley Church
Clara Louise Pierce
Pierce
Whitney School
Rose Stewart
Peepee
Sgt James Jones Retires Visits Fort Popham
July 1 1907 Sgt James Jones U S A retired visited Fort Popham after long service. F B Torrey of Reckisal visited Bath. He reportedly set sweep wheels to the L A & W barn and claimed the wheel is the best for the Lewiston car ferry factory site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Fort Popham
Gay
Fort
F. B. Torrey
Reckisal
Bath
Lewiston
Daerty
College Class of 82 Commencement Gift
The class of 82 held commencement ceremonies and donated 100000 dollars to the college.
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Cynthia Phillips at Cato Avenue
A stork shower was hosted by Mrs. Vernal Chaney on Cato Avenue with assisting hostess Mrs. John Access. The home was decorated with roses and crystal owl centerpieces and pink and blue streamers. Guests included Mrs. Phillips and friends such as Mrs. Silighen, Mrs. Stipe, Mrs. Elliott, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Chaney
Cato Avenue
John ‘Acess
Kle
Phillips
Nes Silighen
Ts Mshoe Stipe
Marjorie Ei Elliott
Be Ty Ty Hollana
Katherine ‘Sonn
Margaret Temple
Cille Stilphen
Cynthia Phillips
John Chaney
Katherine Kingsbury
Five Islands continued from page five
The article notes continuation of a piece about Five Islands with mentions of Mr. and Mrs. Melville Kahn of Memorial Hospital and a brief reference to a family staying for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Kahn
Memorial Hospital
Dowie Race 2 Bee Name In New York City
Mr and Mrs Robin P Dowie race to Bee name in a on n doth and New York City Mr Vow is a former eeee is city living at Cottage Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin P. Dowie
New York City
Vow
Cottage Park
Local Fishing Reports Highlight Derby Results and Wildlife Updates
The latest notes from Maine anglers report several club admissions for the “One That Didn't Get Away” and multiple fish catches including brown trout, landlocked salmon, and a few Atlantic salmon. Black bass season opens and striped bass activity grows with warm weather. John Maasen reports 52 grouse nests under survey near the Capitol, with strong hatch expectations for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Charles Joy
Joy
Narraguagus River
Cherrifield
Sutton Street
Providence
Long Lake
John C. Daly
Maske N
Township
Maine
New England
John Maasen
Wildlife Division
Capitol
Maasen
Obituary Clyde E Caton of Bath
Clyde E Caton died at home on Tuesday at noon after a long illness. He was born in Bath on September 19, 1906, son of Albert and Katherine Caton. He worked at Bath Box Co and served as a machinist during the war. Surviving are his wife Edith DeWolfe Caton, a son Albert, two daughters Mary and Edith, five brothers Joseph of Brooklyn New York Clifford Addison James and Lauriston of Bath, and Sampson of Fame, plus several aunts, uncles and nephews. Funeral will be Saturday at two at the Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence, conducted by Rev Arvid Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde E. Caton
Middle Street
Bath
Albert
Katherine Pashard Caton
Bath Box
Openiet Ee
Edith DeWolfe Caton
Albert Caton
Mary
Edith Caton
Joseph Caton
Brooklyn
N. Y
Clifford
Addison
James
Lauriston Caton
Asis Sampson
Fame
Eee
Arthur F .Mayo and Son
Arvid Anderson
Nurse Catherine Clancy Goes On Month’s Vacation
Miss Catherine Clancy R N assistant director of nurses Mercy Hospital Portland sails on a month’s vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph D Clancy of Lark Street and with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Eugene Form at their cottage in Harpsne.
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Catherine Clancy
R. N
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Persia
Joseph D. Clancy
Lark Street
Eugene Form
Harpsne
Chevrolet Card Draw Promises Prize To Portland Girl
A promotional card from Chevrolet gave a prize option to Nancy Miller a 10 year old girl from Portland. The winner could choose either a new Cab Rio automobile or an advanced design Chevrolet truck. The organizer listed includes Chevrolet Co Carl's Store G M A and M IL C with ties to David A Russey of New York City.
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Chevrolet
Nancy Miller
Bath to Host Centennial Sports Day July 22
Edward J. McMann is named chair of Bath’s Centennial Sports Day committee for July 22. The roster lists a broad city group including Mayor Small and Dr Francis A. Winchenbach. The Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Association eyes a state skeet shoot that day. The Maine Women’s Golf Association holds an annual Bath Country Club event, and a State Amateur Handicap tourney may attract national figures on July 26. Souvenir Bath history books, priced at 25 cents, are being ordered by readers for the Patten Free Library and the Maine State Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McMann
Bath
McMann
Small
Francis A. Winchenbach
John Parker
Paul Wilson
William R. Johnson
Donald J. Perry
John M. Conley, Jr
Leslie W. Plant
Paul E. Akeley
Times Office
Patten Free Library
Maine State Library
Summersons and Visitors in Georgetown Little River
Mrs Boyer formerly Sally Calhoun has spent summers in Georgetown Little River since childhood. Dr and Mrs J H Brown visited Bath on Thursday. Mrs Gertrude Hunt and Topsham party stayed in town on Monday. A recent fire damaged Hugh Rockwells motor boat after about thirty minutes burning before discovery. The blaze, blamed on sun rays through a glass water container, ignited canvas. a nearby five gallon kerosene can did not explode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little River
Boyer
Sally Calhoun
J. H. Brown
Bath
Gertrude Hunt
Friends of
Topsham
Hugh Rockwell
Harold Peasley Working at Sebasco Estates
Harold Peasley of Bedford Street is spending two months at Sebasco Estates where he is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Peasley
Bedford Street
Sebasco Estates
Broadway Success Opens at Lakewood
Ted Well Chapman’s Through a Glass Darkly opened in pre Broadway production at the Lakewood Theatre with John Barngrey in the lead as Christopher Barton. Edith Bell as Barbara Rand, Olive Blakeney, Bernard J. Nedell, Muriel Hutchison and others delivered notable turns as the psychically powered drama unfolds across a Midwest home with a comic and serious mix. Performances run weeknights at eight with a Sunday off, plus a July 4 matinee at 2.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedwell Chapman
Lakewood Theatre
John Barngrey
Christopher Barton
Edith Bell
Barbara Rand
Barton
Barbara
Olive Blakeney
Bernard J. Nedell
Mrs. Rand
Muriel Hutchison
Stevens
Frank M. Thomas
Walter Brooke
Jane Lewis
Melville Burke
Rotary Installs New Officers in Burnie Maryland
Burnie Maryland Rotary Club installs new officers with Andre Dezeus tre and Rodney Brooke, Chev dealer in Bath, introduced as a new member by Past President Justus H. Miller. secretary Tom Murphy outlines Rotary ethics. New club directory and calendar presented by the new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnie
Andre Dezeustre
Bordeaux
France
Rodney Brooke
Chevrolet
Bath
Justus H. Miller
Rotary
Tom Murphy
Pepe Ie Tit
Richmonds to Visit East Vassalboro Guests of Uphams
Mr. and Mrs. Arah Richmond and daughter Lila Mae of North street will leave Thursday to pass the Fourth and weekend in East Vassalboro, guests of Mrs. Richmond's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Upham.
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Arah Richmond
Lila Mae
North Street
East
Vassalboro
Richmond
F. H. Upham
Bath Gearing Up to Add Public Landing Floats
Bath faces a float shortage ahead of its Centennial as Mayor Small Donen and the Chamber of Commerce push to secure steel surplus floats or a steel scow. Bath Fuel Co. and city officials discuss enlarging the existing float at Broad Street while a landing float committee meets to find a quick solution before visitors arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Donen
Peter Geenter
Bath
Chamber of Commerce
Bath Fuel Co
Broad Street
Baseball Game Here on July 22
The article notes a baseball game scheduled for July 22 in Portland with a 25 cent premium stated for tickets in the Centennial Queen event. The bugle and drum corps are expected from every section of the state.
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Beth Daily Tieses
Herbert EB. Cole
Sete Winestar Evi
S. Nichols
Orth
Os Ie Nichols
Cherryfield
Hartley C. Baxter
His
Frank A. Palmer
R. Andrews
Ina
Wakefield
Mass
Andre
Jordan
Bowdoin 'S
Arthur L. Berry
Newton
Charles W. Fisher
E. W. Larrabee
Fuller
Grassey
Erevett Mayo
Walter A. Reed
San Francisco
Reed
Mr. Reed
Calif
Rene
Farmingvale
B. P. Childs
Doubling Point
Bouys
Post Office Department
Washington
Seine
Georgetown
Lakewood
John Baragrey
Harold A. Armes
Castine
Kennebec Roofing & Siding CO
P.O. Box
Bath, Maine
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