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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1958

Page

6

Forty Years Ago in Bath June 25 1918 Notes

Local Bath items recount staff changes at Hatch's shoe store with Louise Robbins as clerk. Community updates include residents visiting Boston and New York, family moves, and shore dinners at Pine Point. Mentions W E Wilson patient in Portland, and various trips across Maine and to Washington.

Louise Robbins Hatch’'s Shoe Store Cosmopolitan Club

Lewiston business visitor and Navy man depart

A Lewiston singer who is Sam Levine's uncle and Bath Department Store proprietor visited the city on Tuesday. Fred Emmons U S N stationed at Bath Iron Works left this morning for Farmington New Jersey for a short furlough. Ralph Gordey departed Sunday for Camp Devens for training.

A. Singer Lewiston Sam Levine Bath Fred Emmons Bath Iron Works Farmington N. J Ralph Gordey Camp Devens

Portland News Roundup of Visits Events and Military Notes

June 27 1918 Portland items report visitors Miss Martha Hooper and Miss Emma Hooper from Portland. Topaz VIII cruiser seen with owner Mr Backer. Miss Jane D Cushing spending week at MacMahan. H D Crie of the Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission in city en route to Boothbay Harbor. Andrew Gavett and Mrs Gavitt to visit from Bar Harbor for weekend with relatives. Louise Baker earns Underwood Typewriter Co speed certificate. Popham Beach Steamboat Co to begin Sunday excursions with the Virginia leaving Bath at 9 am returning 2 45 pm. Frank Cusick of Gardiner visiting. Bath dealer reports eight salmon from Kennebec waters. coal being unloaded at Hyde Windlass Co. Capt Adelbert Williams M R C announces safe arrival overseas. Pearl Averill USN home on furlough. five Bath men enlistments and sent to Fort Slocum for examination.

Bath Boy Percy Barbour Key Deputy to New York Troopers

The Times notes Bath native Percy E. Barbour holds a deputy superintendent post with the New York State troopers. Bath residents Percival Barbour’s achievement signals local pride as Bath boys appear across the globe. The item also reports various social visits including Mrs Herbert Maxwell and Mrs M N Eisner in Portland and Westport respectively.

the Times Bath Percy E. Barbour New York State Troopers

Bath News Notes OnVisitors And Local Careers

City visitors from Gardiner and Moatsweag are noted, including F L Smith and Augustus Brann. Local business figures and residents in Bath inquire about jobs, summer visits, and moves. Henry Butler family attends a food conservation meeting at Morse High. Clara Burnham works for Texas Steamship Co. in New York. Harold Biethen, Henry Simms weekend at Mere Point. Clarence Flood leaves Sagus for a Sagus superintendent post. Miss Helen Johnson returns from Springfield to summer in Bath.

Charles Henry Butler Moatsweag Farm Morse High School Minnie Burnham Clara Marion New York Bath Helen Johnson Bay Path Institute Springfield Mass Johnson

Local Society and War News From Bath Area

June 30 1918 Bath and surroundings report visits on Center street Har rasecket river South Freeport and Brunswick circus outings. Local men and women are mentioned including civic workers sailors soldiers families and a convergence of postwar hopes with frontline news from France.

Weekend Guests Share News and Visits in Lewiston Area

July 1 1918 reports Robert Harmon of the New England Tel and Tel Co visiting family in Lewiston. Harry Wing and Helen Powers join Mr and Mrs Roy Lord at their Bay Point cottage. Beals an extra clerk at American Clothing Co Saturday evenings. Horatio Duncan and family at Sabine Corp cottage. Charles Hall on week leave from Camp Devens arrives in Bath after visiting New York. his sister Charlotte a Burdett School student in Boston also visits.

Helen Hobson Wilder Brooklyn N. Y Bath Squirrel Island Hobson New York Walter E. Reid Portland Seguinland Mr. Reid Robert Harmon The New England Tel. and Tel. Co Lewiston Harry Wing Helen Powers Mrs Roy Lord Bay Point Harry. A. Beals Washington Street American Clothing Co Charles Hall Camp Devens Henry Wright Charlotte Burdett School Boston

Francena Williams Hosts 18th Birthday Party

Miss Francena Bonney Williams of West Bath celebrated her 18th birthday at the East Brunswick home of Mrs. Elfreda Perkins. Hosts were her parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams. Guests from Bath, Phippsburg, Brunswick and surrounding towns attended, with a cake gift from Mrs. Perkins.

Francena Bonney Williams West Bath Elfreda Perkins East Brunswick Miss Williams Stanley Williams Mrs. Perkins Leah Maxon Millureen Merrick Carol Coombs Colleen Frank Gayle Merrick Richard Anderson Jessie Morrell Bath Beverly Huse Phippsburg Raymond Vigne Brunswick Augusta West Gardiner Yvonne Goodheart Emily Small Clarabelle Douglass Goodheart

Wiscasset News Notes and Local Appearances

Community snippets list awards in art and craft shows with winners Andrew Snyder Mimi Carre E. P. Noyes and others. Social notices mention guests and visits of local residents Mrs Everett Haines Alphonse Shelton Ruth Lepper Gardiner and more. A Lobster feed is planned by Wiscasset Yacht Club for the 4th of July alongside a farewell party for the Childress family.

Andrew Snyder Mimi Carre E. P. Noyes John T. Adams Toni Lee Angie Rines J. W. A. Kohler Edgecomb Ruth Haggett North Edgecomb Alphonse Shelton Ruth Lepper Gardiner Muriel Soule St. Mary's Auxiliary Everett Haines Federal Street Darling Hen

Probate Court Notices of Multiple Estates and Accounts

Probate court items list numerous estates from Bath Topsham Richmond Woolwich and Phippsburg with executors administratrix guardianships bonds inventories filings and accounts. Several estates have first final or third account entries and distribution petitions plus bonds and administration appointments referenced.

Henry W. Owen, Jr Bath Ellen R. Owen Thomas Doucette Mildred Y. Morin Ora L. Nye Fred D. Pinkham Sadie L. Hanson Richmond Leslie F. Roberts Emma P. Ferguson Topsham Alvah H. Hildreth Mary Jane Main Archibald MacNicol Main James Avery Main Archibald MacNicol Main, Jr Gladys Mitchell Haggett Phippsburg Frederick M. Haggett Anne FE. Loeser Marion G. Loeser Hamel Guardian Anne E. Loeser First Portland National Bank Jennie M. Allen Margaret M. Roth Ralph L. F. Palmer Charles T. Small Rhoda L. Palmer Eunice L. Walters Harry A. Walters Harry J. Rich John E. Young Joseph A. Young Catherine G. Dougherty John F Dougherty Mind M. Haynes W. Linwood Haynes Loring R. Bates G. Lillian Bates Helena Oliver Harold C. Baker Guardian's Bond Herbert T. Terrell Susan Newman Elmer E. Knight Nice A. Knight

Will Filings and Appointments in Richmond Bath Estates

June 10, 1958 filings show Annie B Ames estate of Richmond presented for allowance by executrix Alice B Hall. Wills for Minnie E Packard formerly Reynolds of Bath allowed. Alice Oliver Redden appointed as estate manager for Roger L Robinson, late.

Hollis H. Easter Richmond Helen E. Easler Frank A. Holman Redlon Holman William J. Paisley Bath Charles T. Small Stella A. Dolloff John Patrick Callan Frances A. Callan Ella A. Temple Bowdoinham Shirley E. Kuta Frank E. Ward Allan Spear Annie B Ames Alice B. Hall Minnie E. Packard Reynolds Alice Oliver Redden Roger L. Robinson

Hospital drive raises funds for Brunswick project reveal

Mr Newell notes $15000 paid to Myer’s firm as campaign costs. Myers praises nurse staff support while Bath Iron Works contributes 335?k toward hospital needs. Trustees medical staff and others pledge 67848, Bath Tron Works adds 33924, total 101772. Schulze and Newell urge broad help to push campaign forward.

Newell Myer Myers Connard Brunswick Bath Tron Works Corp J. William Schulze Bath Iron Works Dent

Miss Danforth Hired for Summer at Sebasco Lodge

Miss Jean Danforth elementary supervisor of Bethlehem Connecticut is employed for the summer at Sebasco Lodge. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Danforth of 1075 High Street.

Jean Danforth Bethlehem Conn Sebasco Lodge Danforth Frank W. Danforth High Street

Bath recreation chief Milliken resigns to take Millinocket post

William E. Milliken resigns as Bath recreation director after 11 years in the role and 37 total years with Bath recreation. The 38 year old plans to assume a similar post in Millinocket effective Sept 25, citing ongoing city youth programs and juvenile delinquency concerns. He led the Smith Tobey Junior Legion Drum and Bugle Corps toward a fifth straight state title in Portland Saturday. Milliken, a native Eastport graduate and World War II Air Force veteran, lives with wife Gloria, two children Judith Ann and Shane, in Bath.

William E. Milliken Bath The Recreation Commission Stanley W Judkins Milliken Millinocket Bath Recreation Department Smith“Tobey Junior Legion Portland Gloria Young Judith Ann Shane Williams Eastport YMCA

Public Supper And Meeting At West Bath Grange

A public dairy supper preceded the West Bath Grange meeting with Home Economics chair Mattie Collins. Janet Collins was named Sagaduhac Pomona representative for the State Grange Youth camp. Members from Dirigo Harraseeket D Assembly and Topsham granges attended. Mary Gaudreau led a varied program including readings, vocal pieces, and a stunt won by the Miens team. Stanley Hunter to chair next week’s refreshment committee.

West Bath Grange Home Economics Committee Mattie Collins Janet Collins Pomona Sagaduhac Pomona State Grange Dirigo Harrusecket Dromore Topsham Granges Alice Inmir Mary Gaudreau Brett Ethel MacDonald Bertha Palmer Margarethe Merchant Caves Burr Prince of Warruseeket Pyanee Frineces St. Martin Robert Palmer Maurice Cressey Alton Collins Joseph Wilson Jost Ps Lirrabee Anne Minott Margaret di Merchant Elizabeth Cressey Miens John Howe E. W. Haggett James Royal Herbert Freeman Frances Waterman Stanley Hunter

Berkshire Life seeks sales reps in Portland area

The Berkshire Life Insurance Company seeks sales representatives to sell life, accident, sickness and hospitalization insurance in the Portland area. Interested parties may write Berkshire Life Insurance Company Room 505-415 Congress St Portland Maine or call SP 2.5584 after 7 PM SP 5-2052. Replies held in confidence.

Berkshire Life Insurance Company Congress St Portland Maine

Allen Bride Bets Adams in Bath Wedding at Winter Street

Miss Alice Mae Allen daughter of Mrs. Frank Blithen and Frank Allen of Oliver Street Bath wed Everett E. Adams son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman A. Adams of 12 Dike Road in a single ring ceremony at Winter Street church parsonage officiated by Rev. Martin vB Sargent. The couple plans to reside at 648 Washington Street.

Alice Mae Allen Frank Blithen York Frank Allen Oliver Street Bath Everett E. Adams Norman A. Adams Dike Road Winter Street Martin Vb. Sargent Gloria Jean Allen Gordon Allen H. Everett Cooke Adams Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Washington Street

Deer Struck By Automobile Near Arrowsie Bridge

Joseph Bailey reports his vehicle struck a deer on Route 127 below the Arrowsie bridge. The deer was severely injured but alive when he left. A fish and game warden was notified. Other reports include stray kittens found in a trash barrel and a burglary-like incident with drawers opened at 3 30 Sunday. Police investigated two weekend accidents including a collision between Frances Perkins of Brunswick and Dr Edward Kinder with damages totaling about 350 dollars.

Joseph Bailey Arrowsie Bath Route 127 Arrowsie Bridge Bailey Olympia Lukery Center Street Dow Arthur Rideout Henry Schmidt Washington Street Benjamin Fitzgerald Orrington Haines Upper Washington Street Frances Perkins Brunswick Edward Kinder

Minott Haggott's Parlor Holds Living Ship History

The Minott household preserves a Victorian parlor unchanged since 1867. The room contains ship inventories and shipping data, Minott ship pictures, birchbark insulation, and a Lincoln signed postmaster commission for Phippsburg. Family portraits in black walnut frames overlook descendants.

Minott

Probate court order in Sagadahoe County Bath 1958

Notice of probate actions in Bath Sagadahoe County with multiple estates and petitions for appointed administrators or executrices. Orders require publication in Bath Independent and hearings on July next at 11 oclock for final dispositions. Marion E. Asher appointed administratrix without bond.

Bath Savadahoe Barbara Brewer Sagadahoe Mary E Morin Marion E. Asher Bond

Also Mentioned on This Page

Batt W. E. Wilson Lewis E. Wilson Pine Point Charles A. Harriman Charles A. Blair Harold Reed Harriet Henderson Mr. Cook Edith Mitchell Small Point Hazel Harrington Miss Harrington Chester Wallace Donald Thompson Rangeley White Mountains Middle Dam John Legro E. Motley Fuller Mt. Pleasant House Mt. Washington Emma Rogers Lillian Nelson West Point Lewis O'Brien Jamaica Plain O’brien Texas Steam Ship Co Walter Chamberlain Waterville Alice Robbins Ralee George L. Farrin John Donnell George H John D. Farrin Herbert Lemont Albion Field Canton Fred Kingsbury Allston Earl W. Kingsbury Navy Sheepscat Bay Edward Syde Emmons Lucy Farrin Miller's Bakery Camilla Seavall San Francisco Lani Camilla Sewall R. P. McFadden Clinton and George Mr. McFadden Frank Ferris New London, Conn Groton Iron Works George Brookings Kineo Kinco House Bath Grain Co Litchfield Ella Congdon Bath Department Store Anne Kimball Department of Labor Washington Leche Tel Iehe Hs Earl Thompson Washington, D. C Red Cross George E. Thompson Martha Emma Hooper Backer Bayville Jane D. Cushing Green Street MacMahan H. D. Crie Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission Boothbay Harbor Andrew Gavett Signal Corps Radio Corps Service Gavitt Bar Harbor Louise Baker George A. Baker Underwood Typewriter Co Popham Beach Frank Cusick Gardiner City Kennebec Hyde Windlass Co Adelbert Williams Williams Phippsburg Center South Pearl Averill William Averill Arrowsic Mr. Averill Corp. Bostick Fort Slocum Henry D. Pinkham Frank E. Alexander Raymond McKeil Ordnance Department Kenneth M. Kendall Herbert Hoban Cavalry Herbert D. Maxwell M. N. Eisner Westport Virginia Paine Lake Auburn F. I. Emerson New Jersey George Addison Misses Lilly Emma Moses Bath City Hospital Marion McMulken of F. L. Smith Mr. Smith Augustus Brann Mr. Brann Herbert Williams Detroit Ford Motor Construction Co United States H. M. Jacobson J. Lebroq New Carlisle Quebec Bath Military and Naval Children's Home E. M. Fuller Edwin New York City Fred E. Raymond Hyde Park Mohawk Trail Greenfield North Adams Poughkeepsie Hartford Harold Biethen Henry Simms Mr. Simms Mere Point Bath Friends Clarence N. Flood Sagus Braintree Annie Gardiner A. J. Howland Harrasecket River South Freeport Fred Ripley Ripley Percy Frank DeWicke Robert Mr. DeWicke Robert DeWicke Woolwich George Gauvin L.a.&w. St. Ry Gauvin Henry Randall China John Marsh Lillian Snell of Wascasset Howard Larrabee and Son William Armstrong W. Phelps Nellie Thompson Harry Donnell John Robinson William G. Small Kennebec Towboat Company John Wright Wiscasset Daielecer Kauay John Brady U.S.N George Bridges Bath Galvanizing Works William E. Bridges Co. 6 France Will Sam John E. Conray Post Office Square Frank E. Conray Co. L 23Rd Infantry Horatio-A.-Duncan Sabine Francena Williams Probate James Henry Toas Blanche C. Toas Elster A. Dolloff Isaphene J. Soule Marion L. Pitman Paul A. Pitman Robert C. Mitchell Flossie M. Mitchell Merritt A. Mitchell Byron D. Curtis Wallace E. Curtis William J. Foley, Jr Gardiner R. Deering Sarah M. Lermond Mary Lee Curtis Lord Alice L. Nelson George L. Nelson Jennie L. Whitehouse Clifford H. Lothridge Funice A. Knight Aston P. Reed Alton L. Wright Daniel Williams Bowdeinham Helen C. Robinson Grace C. Pease Harvey R. Pease Alma A. Bisson Gerard A. Bisson Harry FE. Sprague Amos Sprague Timothy B. Perry Amabel R. Parker Carolyn D. Hall Roscoe P. McFadden Mary E. Morin Marion E. Ashe Charles Nicklin Blodgett Charlotte R. Billings Harold E. Woodward George P. Woodward Jonnie Bodge Charles L. Bodge, Jr Frank Cummings Brenda F. Hill Elizabeth P. Pollard Albert E. Pollard Ferris W. Leonard Georgetown John M Leonard Dela FE Coggeshall Orman L. Coggeshall George A. Sprague Frederick B. Sprague George A. Sprague, Jr Charles T Small Adams-Allen Minott-Haggett Barbara L. Brewer Barbara I. Brewer
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