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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
9
Miss Alice Shaw of D T Percision attends ball at New Meadows Inn as Coal Dealers' Association meets there with Columbia Orchestra. Hyde Guards drill delays noted. Miss Vivian Lemont and ladies from Maine towns visit. Shipyard talk, weather shifts chilling the day, and local gossip on residents and events fill the page.
A local Bath ball team schedules a noon game at Boothbay with the Emerys referenced and remarks about a water wagon aiding families and profits. Alvin K. and doctors Rideout and Boing are cited in a discussion about faith and remedies for stomach trouble and Bright's disease.
A jumble of Bath and nearby towns notes includes train mix ups, hospital appointments, and civic debates. Miss Louise Butterfield named nurse superintendent at Grace Hospital Boston, Alderman Varnum seeks sidewalk repairs, steamers change routes, and local fishing and shipyard activity along the Kennebec and Popham areas is reported with scattered weather impacts and community notices.
Fragmentary text mentions shelves, a person named Mrs. and Bath baseball practice, plus a residence sale on High Street and occupancy by a new resident. Details are incomplete and names are uncertain.
Unclear text notes the torpedo boat destroyer Jouett assigned to duty with the torpedo flotilla in the Atlantic. Mentions Mrs. Thomas Potter and family, possible damage or siege context, and references to blueberries ripening with rein on fog.
Ella Meys James S Lowell and others are noted as reelected trustees. The notice mentions an executive order reshaping the U S five cent piece and a plan to issue the new coin with an artistic head on the reverse. Judge Joseph W Symonds will deliver the address for Sel ticket supporters. The Eastern Line division schedule begins next Sunday night.
The Hew Meadows Yacht club plans an August 9 barbecue at the club house in Bath from five to eight PM with reservations for up to 1,000 people due by August 4. Demonstrations on preparing chicken barbeque and a full dinner with salad coffee and dessert will be offered along with free recipe books and home barbequing details provided by the Ex- Santon Service of the State Department of Agriculture.Organizing committee members include Elmor B. Williams chairman Charles L. Eastman Harold P. Small Mrs Elsie Pinson Sanford B. Nickerson Victor Fortin Jr Earl Burgess Owen H. Williams Dave Claxton Mrs Alphone Cuilla Clyde Ambrose John L. Jack Kenneth N. Francisco and others.
The article recalls Captain McCain and his father with Navy officials including Rear Admirals and commanders. It notes McCain’s capture on a Japanese submarine and mentions figures like Admiral Fitch, Vice Admiral Pye, and Rear Admiral Lee among others shaping U S naval shipbuilding and the Admiral’s sponsors association.
An obscured report notes a launch at a naval shipyard with Admiral Serge Noyes aboard a buffet jacketed event held at the residence of Fapdent Newell on Washington. Details are fragmentary but imply a formal launch at a key naval facility.
Miss Dorothy Jordan of Waterville Maine wed John Warren Milton Jr son of Lewiston in a June 21 ceremony officiated by Rev John F Holahan. The bride wore navy taffeta with blue fleur de lis accents and was attended by her sister Mary E Jordan. Best man was Milton with Richard A Jordan as usher. A reception followed at the Fuller home in South China and a honeymoon trip preceded residence at 33 David Avenue Auburn. Mrs Milton is a Bates College and New York Hospital School of Nursing graduate. Mr Milton is an accountant with Dunlap Insurance in Auburn.
Firemen were summoned Sunday night around nine to fight a woods fire south of the road leading to the city dump. Chief Frates said the blaze, in a cut over area, may have been started by berry pickers and was brought under control after Engine 2 arrived and more help was called. He warned the woods are very dry and urged precautions to prevent any fires.
Bath Maine notices announce probate in the estate of James A. Coombs of West Bath. Gerald E. Peck, nephew, presents an administrator proposal with the fourth account and private claim under guardianship of Robert D. if. The notice references dates 17 24 31.
Fragmentary OCR notice mentions executor actions and a true copy attest by J. Horace McClurk as Register. Details about Joseph, Hove of Batha, 8 1, Tapeh Banks, and Sate Se Canal are incomplete or garbled.
Court in Bath Sagadahoc July probate session sees Bertha E. York named guardian with J Horace McClure as registrar. Public notice directs interested parties to appear for proceedings and possible allowance.
A West Point gathering honors members Raymond and Gilliam family attendees Barbara Caton Norma Jean Joanine Mary Browney Judy Scott and others joined a July 8 picnic at Cove Beach. The group enjoyed hot dogs and soft drinks in a casual outing organized by the West Pointer circle.
Members of the Heart Circle Daughters of Piven 예정 gather on July 22 at the Simmer of Mrs Yvette Sesene at the Point. Attendees are asked to contact 5 de Cartier at Tel 746-W Erhrha 1621 for information and transportation planning.
Legal notices from Sagadahoc County detail petitions for probate estates in Bath and surrounding towns. Actions include appointment of executors and administratrix with or without bond, licenses to convey real estate, and final accounts filed by administrators such as Beverly Howe and others.
A partial OCR read shows a county and mining related terms with references to an administrator and bond action. Details are unclear, names and dates missing, making precise summary infeasible.
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