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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

4

Bath News Roundup Sees Local Outings and Figures

The Bath area notes a German submarine alert, summer outings, and town life. Miss Thelma Wold works at Shaw's Book Store while Frederick Magoun and Langdon Hill plan a two week farm trip. The North End Bloomer club hosts a 10 dayhouse party at Nocton cottage Bay Point with chaperones. Local residents buy, build, or visit, including Miss Mildred Nichols heading to Popham and Richard Hallet enjoying Boothbay Harbor. A band concert opens Bath’s park evening with Octave Breton new director.

Bath Popham dinner, arrivals, and local notes July 19 1916

July 19 1916 items include Capt Henry D Owen Jr returning from Augusta as a regular Army officer selected for recruiting duty with Bangor assignment and three assistants. Local social notes mention a four generation dinner at Rollins cottage in Popham, visits by Miss Bertha Soule and others, coastal trips and summer plans, an ocean steam yacht Cyprus docking, and various town happenings from Bath New Meadows and Kennebunk to Togus and Phippsburg.

Henry D. Owen, Jr Augusta Bangor

Traffic Overcrowding Looms in Lewiston Augusta and Waterville

The Times notes severe overcrowding of cars linking Lewiston Augusta and Waterville with Brunswick workers. Daily trips from Brunswick at 6 20 arriving 7 00 a.m. and return runs at 5 30 and 6 p.m. push workers to seek standing room as they commute after long labors.

Lewiston Augusta

Bath News Briefs From July 23 1916 Social Calendar

July 23 1916 Miss Grace Eggleston resumes duties as bookkeeper at D T Percy after two weeks vacation in North Fred Scribner of Portland visits Popham Charles Chesteacottage while Fred R E Dear of Boston arrives for weekend in Bath Leonard Marks of New York spends annual vacation with parents in Bath Miss Louise Hill cello program at Cosmopolitan club house tomorrow with Miss Frances Weeks piano pupil of Buonamici Also Misses Kimball Sewall Morse Kimball Hoop er of Newtonville Bath guests at Friday auction party for Mrs Charles A Gilman High score won by Miss Priscilla Kimball Mrs Culbert McGay enjoys outing at Camden Vacations for Bath clerks Aug 1 to Dec 4 July 24 1916 Eugene Desmond Bath actor to be located in Washington Miss Anna Morse driving an Overland roaster Florence Andrews visiting Popham H Emma Magoun at Wolf Pond Herbert Magoun summer home near Thomas Plant John McInnes family return from Old Orchard William S Shorey among new roadster owners Eugene Worrey Willis Holbrook at Coxs Head Warren Hawley at Popham Charlotte Hall Pauline Hatch visit Popham Olm family to Chicago visit sister Mrs Egbert Crosby Crosby family return from White Mountains Adirondacks via Hudson trip Miss Louise Harriman John Gage William Davis return from tour Cape to New York Carl K Crosby guest on steamer Rensselaer R J Shaw Bath boy cashier on steamer Marinate cauliflower with French dressing thyme Trained monkeys used to harvest coconuts in Malaya.

E. S. Crosby Helen John Crosby Louise Harriman John Gage William Davis White Mountains Adirondacks Berkshires Mohawk Trail Hudson New York Carl K. Crosby R. J. Shaw Rensselaer

Bus Stop at Lakewood Theater Week of July 30

Dodie Bauer stars in Bus Stop a Pulitzer Prize winning comedy by William Inge at the Lakewood Theater starting Monday. The all Broadway cast led by Bauer and Skedge Miller performs July 30 to August 4 with 8 PM shows and 2:30 PM matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Edward Everett Horton continues in All for Mary in the same Lakewood season.

Dodie Bauer Lakewood William Inge Edward Everette Horton Skedge Miller Henry Richards America New York Kansas City Cherie Montana Virgil Lakewood Theater Edward Everett Horton

Two Die As Torcar Collision Occurs In Maine

A torcar traveling 10 to 15 miles an hour collided with a heavy sand trailer. The impact derailed the motorcar and damaged ties. James' coupe suffered minor damage as it was pushed a short distance. County Attorney J Blenn Perkins of Boothbay Harbor and medical examiner were on scene. State Police Lieut Edward Doyle and Lt Jerome Clifford also investigated.

Torcar J. Blenn Perkins Boothbay Harbor Lincoln County Edward Doyle Jerome Clifford James’ Coupe

Bath Iron Works Ready With Wedding Outfits Reported

State Civil Defense heads said a garbled weekend message asked for 20 welding outfits from Bath Iron Works Corp. A shorter note later confirmed 20 welding outfits were assembled at Bath and ready, in theory, for Operation Alert.

Bath Iron Works Augusta State Civil Defense Headquarters CDI Reion 1 Shipbuilding Bath Iron Works Corp Bath

Silverman couple back from Boston visit

Mr and Mrs Louis M Silverman of Oak Street have returned from a trip to Boston. On Monday Mr Silverman attended the annual meeting of the Home Furnishings Club of New England at Woodland Country Club in Auburndale Massachusetts.

Louis M. Silverman Oak Street Boston Silverman Home Furnishings Club of New England Woodland Country Club Auburndale Mass

Probate notices for estates of Reynolds Rogers and Thomas

Court in Bath Sagadahoc July 13 1956 orders notice to interested parties for probate actions. Agnes M Reynolds estate of Alvah C Reynolds appoints administrator without bond. Elise M Rogers and J Bernard Miller named executors for Rogers estate. Elizabeth B Thomas to be appointed administratrix for Thomas estate. Public hearing set on first Tuesday in August. Judge Arthur J Dunton. Attest: Lillian H Heat Register.

Bath Sagadahoc Woolwich Elise M Rogers J. Bernard Miller Charles F Thomas Bowdeinham Elizabeth B. Thomas Arthur J Dunton

Woods admits Brunswick robbery at Blais filling station

Woods described drinking at Bob's before driving to the Blais filling station with a mask and iron bar. He said he struck a man asleep at the register, took money, fled, and drove to Brunswick and Topsham before returning to the air base with associates who testified he later admitted the assault.

Bob Lewiston Holdsworth Woods Topsham Topsham Village Virgil Millage Millage Brunswick Augusta Blais Cecile Jacqueline Cmdr Hector Cyr O. B. Kellett Brunswick Naval Air Station Perry Elliot Grand Rapids Mich Richard Graven Eddington John D. Bartlett Erie Elliot Graven

Probate Orders Involving Several Estates At Bath

Court in Sagadahoc County orders publication for three weeks in Bath Independent. Matters include probate petitions for Marvy A Cameron Inez Genthner executor. Cecil E Paine Jane S Paine executor. Frank W Perkins. Perleston L Pert Katharine M Pert. and license to sell real estate in Woolwich by Lynn M Bussey administrator. First and final accounts by Edward W Bridgham and Charles L Stevens. Court to hear on first Tuesday in August at ten o'clock. LILLIAN H HEAL Register.

Bath Sagadahoc Marvy A Cameron Inez Genthner Cecil E Paine Jane S Paine Jane S. Paine Frank W. Perkins Edward W Bridgham Perleston L Pert Blyth Arthur J Dunton

Probate notices appoint executors and administrators

The Sagadahoc county probate records show estate appointments. Everson C Stinson of Woolwich named executrix Ruby F E Stinson without bond on July 10 1956. Elizabeth P Pollard of Bath and Albert F E Pollard named executor without bond on July 10 1958. Ceridwen M Parker Georgetown estate with Walter F Parker as administrator without bond on July 10 1956. The document is a true copy of the original order by Register Lillian Bhowrat.

Lillian H. Heal Sagadahoc Everson C. Stinson Woolwich Ruby FE Stinson Georgetown Walter F Parker Arthur J. Dunton

Witnesses Describe Woods Questioned Over Suspected Murder

The testimony shows Graven telling jurors he warned Woods not to share what was said earlier. Graven admitted not sleeping Sunday morning and only informing Cmdr. Kellett on Monday. Bartlett testified about a suspected murder weapon seen at Woods desk and later in his hand. He also recalled Woods waking April 9 and telling him to forget about the sighting.

Graven Woods Rubin Cmdr. Kellett Carlton Brunswick Police Brunswick Bartlett Young Bartlett

Extension Group Leaders Meet With Mrs. McFadden

Leaders and assistants of the Montsweag Extension group met with Chairman Mrs. Roscoe C. McFadden at her home on North street Tuesday afternoon. Miss Jean Spearin of Auburn outlined the year's program while refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Perleston L. Pert secretary, Mrs. H. Everett Cooke Jr home management leader, Mrs. Perleyster sewing assistant, Mrs. Karl Rosenwald foods assistant, Mrs. Nelson Rice foods leader, and the granddaughters of Mrs. Ater and Mrs. Rice.

Montsweag Extension Group Roscoe C. McFadden North Street Jean Spearin Auburn Perleston L. Pert H. Everett Cooke, Jr Perleyster Karl Rosenwald

Cynthia Ann Bourgoin Ninth Birthday Party Held

Cynthia Ann Bourgoin celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday at home at 291 Center street. Gifts were given and lawn games with prizes won by Donna Innes, Linda Innes, Janice Halk of Alburnett Iowa, and Linda Ashe. Other guests included Kathy Ashe Susan Brewer Penny Roderick Nancy Howe Carolyn Eliot Sharron Tabor Judith Ames Stephen Halk Gary Lenfest and Leisa Lenfest.

Cynthia Ann Bourgoin Doris Ann Bourgoin 291 Center Street Donna Linda Innes Janice Halk Alburnett Iowa Linda Ashe Kathy Ashe Susan Brewer Penny Roderick Nancy Howe Carolyn Eliot Sharron Tabor Judith Ames Stephen Halk Gary Leisa Lenfest

Cincinnati Family Plans Summer Visit to Hill Home

Mrs. Kenneth L. Hill and her sons Michael and Andrew arrived Sunday evening by plane for a visit with her husband’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Hill at their home 73 North street. Mr. Hill will arrive in early August to spend a vacation with the family in this city.

Kenneth L. Hill Michael Andrew Cincinnatti Walter M. Hill North Street Mr. Hill

Foreclosure Notice on Topsham Property in Maine

Foreclosure action filed by First National Bank of Brunswick against Vesper Ordway and others for property in Topsham Sagadahoc County Maine. The mortgage dated November 27 1953 secured land parcels and meadow known as the Meadow with bounds including state road and Cathance River. Court date noted as July 9 1956 with justice certification and seal.

Vesper H Ordway Topsham Sagadahoe Maine First National Bank of Brunswick National Banking Corporation United States of America Cumberland State of Maine Augusta Towit Charles Rackley Harry Rackley Froest F Couture Lithan F Couture Helen C. Wood Helen C Wood Harrys Rackley George FE Allen Ernest F Lillian Fo Couture Sagadahoc George F Allen Cathance Edward Mallett First National Bank of Brunswick Maine Brunswick Maine Wm H Farrar

Bath Grange Night Includes Lectures Refreshments and Dance

Bath patrolman at Topsham grange at seven. Refreshments were served under the direction of Roger McNelly Monday night and dancing concluded the evening's entertainment. Granges represented were Waterboro, Hudson and Topsham. The general public is invited to attend the lecturer's program at West Bath grange each Monday evening and to join the grangers in the refreshment hour and the dance which follows the regular meeting each week.

Topsham Grange Roger McNelly Waterboro Hudson Topsham West Bath Grange

Wiscasset Art Festival Notes and Local Social News

The Wiscasset Art Festival at Cadman House in Brunswick continues through Aug. 22. Engagement announced for Barbara Nancy Higgins to A S C James Edward Rogan, stationed at Lackland AFB. Local obituaries and visits, with residents and relatives named. Walter Groves, a former Wiscasset resident, has died in Pasadena California.

Cadman House Brunswick Ray Higgins Barbara Nancy Higgins James Edward Rogan U. S. Air Force Charles S. Rogan Gray Higgins Wiscasset High School Rogan Lincoln Academy Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Freeman Southard Roy Marston Charles S. Sewall William Rich Woolwich Henry Dyer Hodge Street Robert Reid Frances J. Murphy Bridgeport Roy L. Dow

Parker Head Leads Evening Service Delegation List

On the evening of August 6 Parker Head will preside as leaders from multiple churches attend. Mrs J G Morse Jr and Mrs Maurice Skillins represent Christian Service. Mrs Totman leads Congregational church at Phippsburg Center. Mrs Hamel leads Small Point church. Mrs Sprague Popham church. Mrs Wallace represents the Unity Circle and Frederick Morse leads the Youth Fellowship.

J. G. Morse Jr Maurice Skillins Christian Service T. L. Totman Congregational Church Phippsburg Center C. L. Hamel Small Point Herbert Sprague Popham Wallace The Unity Circle Frederick Morse Youth Fellowship

Mrs Harry M Wilson Visits Berlin Today

Mrs. Harry M. Wilson of 944 Middle Street departed Wednesday for a short visit in Berlin New Hampshire arriving to spend a few days in the New England town.

Harry M. Wilson Middle Street Berlin N. H

Probate Court Orders in Bath Maine Estate Actions

In the Bath probate court the first Tuesday in May year is set for publication of an order calling interested parties to appear for probate actions. Estates include Breck of Phippsburg, DuBar of Woolwich, Shorey of Bath, Soule of Bath, Haskell of Bath, Snipe of Phippsburg, Tardiff of Bath, Turner of Bath, Howe of Bath, Waters of Bath, Whitney of Bath, Williams of Bath, and Williams guardian.

Nagacenns Aly Youseust Bath Ane Sydney S. M. Breck Phippsburg Manley dePont Breck National Bank of Commerce Ruth B.dubar Woolwich Henry Tubar William S. Shorey Celia E. Shorey Bertha Louise Soule Margery G. Haskell Leona M. Snipe Leon Jo Franklin Howe J. Franklin Howe Mabel E Waters William L. Waters Jr Ava Maria Whitney Edward Bridgham

Probate appointments list for Bath and surrounding areas

Register of Probate for Saradahoe County notes executors administrators guardians for estates including Margaret T Ingraham late Bath Harold R Swanson also known as Richard Swanson appointed May 1956 bond filed June 12 1956 Virginian M Harriman Woolwich Louise A Galuga conservator June 12 1986 Thomas James Lyden Bath Walter G Lyden guardian May 15 1956 bond June 26 1946 Woodbury W Ratley late of nth deceased Marion W Halley executrix June 12 1946 Vernon E Gray Georgetown deceased administratrix without bond July 3 1956 Fatale George E Grayte Georgetown deceased Lava G sppointed executrix without bond 3 1956 12.59-26

I Lillian H Heal Saradahoe Margaret T Ingraham Bath Harold R Swanson Richard Swanson Virginian M. Harriman Woolwich Louise A. Galuga Thomas James Lyden Walter G Lyden Cuardian Woodbury W Ratley Nth Marion W Halley Vernon E. Gray Georgetown Adate bGret George E Grayte Lava

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Tiee Associated Press Popham Thelma Wold Shaw's Book Frederick Magoun Langdon Hill Ben Johnson Prince’s Point North End Mark Hennessy Henry Howard Rowe Five Islands Norman May,well Street Wilson Freeman Mitchell School Mildred Nichols Register of Deeds Court House Frank A. Small Richard Hallet George Dearborn Charlotte Hallet Charles T. Jackson Miss Hallet Roxbury I. P. Quimby Malden Islands F. D. Hill William L. George Cape Newagen House Southport Chester Aderton Purgatory Bath Dance Orchestra Myra Rice South Street Bristol Paul Jol Oscar Hunt South Gardiner W. P. Hodges Sunie Hodgkins Damariscotta Mills Jane Donnell David A. Holmes Massachusetts Clarence Morse Westport Joseph Tucker Josephine Dennis Wiscasset L. Houghton Kimball Kitty Payne Brookline, Mass John H. Kimball Rice Mrs. Rice Richmond Octave Breton Mr. Brown John S. Hyde Rollins Cottage Reed Nichols Emma Pierce Robert B. Hatch Masters Stanley and Robert B. Hatch, Jr Starry Riley Bertha L. Soule Brooklyn, N. Y Minnie White Susan Ballou Dingley Island New Meadows O. E. Page Togus Monumental Dealers William P. Leydon Billy Pawtucket Edward W. Sampson American Express Co Holbrook Dummer Street F. B. Taylor Columbia Falls Earl Webster and Willard Car Zephie Beals Bath Water District Filla Miles Kennebunk Fred Titcomb Cyprus Kennebec Yacht Club Daniel C. Jackling Salt Lake City Utah Pacific Ellis Coombs West Bath Shaw Front Street J. F. Leach Frank and Golder Florida Margaret Percy Leach P. & O. Steamboat Co Key West Havana Minnie Barnes South Grammar School Kittery Harry B. Sawyer Canada Officer Place City Landing Quebec Ohio New Jersey Michigan Auto Litchfield Board of Highways and Sewers C. M. Boyd Somerset Seymour Lynn Bonney Columbia Block Westmoreland Kelley Spear Co Maine Central Ferdinando Gorges Helen Triggs Rachel Potter George E. Thompson Silas Oliver Rockland Christian Endeavor Society People’s Baptist Church New Meadows Inn M. W. Sewall & Co People’s Ferry Co Elsie Oliver Register of Probate Office Dan Bishop Harry Washburn Washburn Henry G. Hodgdon Sabine Haviland Torrey California Iinois Bath A Hobbs Water Streets W. S. Newell C. P. Wetherbee Edith Hopkins Fairhaven L. S. Crosby and Family Lake Champlain W. Stanley Fisher Matawam N. J Fisher Duncan and Lancashire Indemnity Co. of E. W. Hyde Swett’s Cash Grocery Grace Eggleston D. T. Percy Fred C. Scribner Portland Charles Chestea Fred R. E. Dear Leonard Marks Louise Hill Karl Webster Frances Weeks Buonamici Priscilla Kimball Dorothy Sewall Leonice Morse Anne Miriam Kimball Eleanor Hooper Newtonville Charles A. Gilman Culbert McGay Camden Fred E. Drake Hodgkins Pond Plaisted Miss Pray Perry Pease Day Douglas Eugene Desmond Washington Anna Morse Erwin Morse Florence Andrews Robert Hatch H. Emma Magoun Wolf Pond Lake Winnepesaukee Prof Herbert Magoun Thomas G. Plant Rachel Nichols A. A. Percy Martha A. Foote Virginia Mrs. Torrey Monterey, Mass John McInnes Duncan Roger John Old Orchard Eugene Worrey Willis Holbrook Cox’s Head Warren Hawley Charlotte Hall Pauline Hatch Mrs. P. M. Olm Isabelle Gladys Chicago Mr. Olm Mrs. Egbert Casper Hartleb Mrs Henry Hartleb Popham Beach Dunlap Hatch Daniel Brierly Hatch Boothbay Frank Wakefield Cox's Head George Nichols Quincy, Mass Bath and Elgar Wright E. R. Wright This City Dover Portsmouth Malaya Lillian H. Heat Lillian H Hfal Lillian Bhowrat Register McFadden State of William H Farrar Berunswick Belore Anital Staples Justice of the Peace Parker Elizabeth A. Williams Daniel Williams Probat Lillian H Heal
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