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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
8
Bath residents attend and organize summer events including theatre performances at Quin ch Aug 22, dedications at Bar Harbor Arts Building, and visits by Pittsburgh brass worker Mr Nocton. Local society, vacations, and church organ duties are reported with names of residents and guests.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Oe Peas and Oscar T. Sewall with garbled names and hints of a political party. No clear event or place established.
A long list of Bath area residents and visitors is noted with travels to Fort Popham Bar Harbor and Five Islands. Rev Maney visits. he now oversees Kingman parish missions. Mr McPherson welcomes a 10 pound boy. Coffin Brothers hold July sale with exchange or refund on unsatisfactory items.
Mrs white and Mrs John McLellan visited Old Orchard as guests of Mrs Hortense Battison. The report lists numerous local residents attending a Tuesday night gathering and mentions travels of Mr and Mrs George A Colton and Arline from Conway to Chebeague Island with the Cahill family.
Last Monday evening a delegation from the 8th V auxiliary visited Mees Louise Sawyer on High Street and shared a refreshing shower. Henrietta Robers, daughter of City Treasurer, is recovering from appendicitis at Dr. Cousens Hospital in Portland. Vivian Colby, Marian Colby, and Annie LaPoint visited Mrs. Swan in Roxbury, Mass. Celia Solovich departed for Barr to visit Eva Povich’s cousin. Charles Stinson made a brief trip to Hallo well in his launch.
July 20 1907 notes travelers guests and outings at Sabine Small Point and Farmington with several visits by Mrs W C Oliver Miss Ethel Holt and others. Sturgis Deputies searched a Vine Street stable and found whiskey bottles hidden in a second story closet. Mayor George B McClellan and Mrs McClellan arrived for a Maine visit and stayed at Samuel Anderson house.
A jumble of names and items notes tributes and milestones including Frances Treate with Montclair connections and remarks on Hon John B Fisher Mrs Charles W Fisher and others. It mentions John G Longley marking forty years in the foundry and Bath Iron Works ties, plus a bequest reel linked to Grover Cleveland.
The First Congregational Church of Woolwich held its vacation Bible school session with 16 children and five leaders at a picnic hosted by Bre Lester Holbrook. About 50 mothers and pupils attended as older children made furniture and equipment for the Sunday school and toys for Europe. Awards honored regular attendance across Beginners Primary and Older Boys groups.
Bath announces an Old Timers baseball team roster for Centennial week featuring Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach former University of Vermont catcher and noted local pitcher Oliver and star outfielders Dido Cutting Rex Stover and others. The team will compete as part of the centennial program with managers and players including Beany Stover Husky Hartsgrove and Bill Carlton among listed positions. Umpires for the event have not yet been confirmed but are expected to be arranged by game time.
Friday a group of Nequasset Auxiliary members spent a social day at Mrs. Frank Cummings home. They brought picnics and drinks were served at noon. Afternoon sewing and crocheting. walks and chats filled the day as no business was discussed. An invitation from president Mrs. Henry Dubar for a July 1 all day outing was accepted. Attendees included Mrs. Henry Dubar, Mrs. James Blake and Jean, Mrs. George MacLellan, Mrs. Lowell Milliken, Mrs. Wilbert Presley, Mrs. Guy Cromwell, Mrs. Amy Cromwell, Mrs. Glenwood Brown and Grace, Mrs. Henry Seegar, Mrs. Frank Cummings and guest Mrs. Becker.
Miss Irene Estelle Crocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin E Crocker of Machias married Dr George W Hibbs of Winthrop formerly of Bath in a ceremony at Central Square Baptist Church Portland Rev Harold C Bonnell officiated The bride wore a white suit and American Beauty roses The wedding party included Mrs Bruce C Woodman matron of honor and Mr Woodman best man The couple will reside in Winthrop after a honeymoon trip.
Page lists estate matters for Bath Woolwich Richmond Topsham and Brunswick with administrators guardians and executors including Mary B Kimball Peter E and James Engh Roberts. Licenses and final counts noted for several estates with guardianship arrangements and bond permissions.
A Massachusetts style list shows multiple land and building transfers in Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Richmond West Bath Woolwich and other towns. Buyers include Keith L Atwood Ray E Howe Joseph Kocha Stephen Crosby and others with properties on High Street Western Avenue Middle Street Bedford Street Academy Street and Delmore Glenn.
A telegram to Mrs Rose Jean announces the birth of a daughter to her son and wife Mr and Mrs Clarence L Jean born July 18 at St Lane Hospital Pasadena California.
L Jack of Pro I Pegioter Sagadahoc probate notices detail the estates of Ralph O De July 1 late of Woolwich William Shaw late of Bath and other executors and administrators appointed with hearings and deadlines in Bath and Woolwich Maine.
The Lakewood Theatre opens Monday with State of the Union featuring Isobel Elson and John Drew Devereaux. The current attraction Amarondt are Vortex stars Coward's Amarondt and Life with Father creators supply the show’s billing. performances run eight nightly with 2.30 Saturday matinees.
Mr and Mrs John Freeto and daughter Mary Lee of Concord New Hampshire have returned home after a two week visit with Mrs Freetos mother Mrs John A Lord of Pearl street and with her sister Mrs Raymond Small and family of Pleasant street.
Orville Wilbur Conners estate seeks appointing Phyl S. Conners as administratrix in Bath. George E. Whitney estate: distribution petition by Charles N. Nanfel. Edward C. Burns estate final accounts by Ethel A. Burns. Philip A. Roberts estate final account by Rena A. Roberts. Ellery E. Whittemore estate administratrix Mary E. Whittemore. Bessie M. Hunt estate guardian Harry L. Knight. James W. Tibbetts estate executor Ralph O. Dale. Public order issued 10 17 24 by John L. Jack, Register.
A probate court in Bath Sagadahoc County orders publication of notice to all interested parties regarding the estate of a deceased person. The hearing on July 12 seeks license to sell certain real estate as presented by Edwardham. John L. Jack is noted in the record.
Thousands watched a parade showing the evolution of fire fighting gear from hand pulled tubs to modern trucks. The event featured white uniform crews and a 65 foot serial ladder truck, highlighting the city’s latest purchase.
An orderly throng witnessed the parade with no untoward incidents. Citizens enjoyed the gaiety as the procession moved along, reflecting a calm and cheerful community event.
A large gathering at the park saw thousands attend an evening program. The crowd left little litter, with debris cleared and the area prepared for the day ahead.
A brief item notes during the parade that a goose was present at a den area and comments centered on a youngster who represented the event. The fragment suggests public attention focused on the young participant amid the ceremony.
Numerous probate filings and related notices appear for Bath area estates. Documents seek letters testamentary without bond, guardianship matters, sale of real estate in Bath, and executors or trustees named for W Lyons and others. The notices refer to S Hart Mildred Fielding Sophie R Williams Herbert Williams Gladys Fleming Bracey and others with dates shown as 17 24 31.
A true copy of a digital estate record presents references to Demat bond and July 1947 Annie with dates and names including John L. Jack. The fragment indicates a legal or archival notice related to estate items and copying status.
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