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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1960
Page
5
Fortunes rise at Bath Iron Works with a contract for a 410 foot freight steamship for Crowell and Thurlow of Boston. City votes a thousand dollars for the centennial, enacts park and street fair rules, and notes an electric storm that damaged a pole.
July 23 1920 Mrs Mae MacDonald leaves Monday for Winthrop to visit Miss Dorothy Marston a New Jersey teacher at her summer home. Joseph G Rubin is at the City hospital suffering from pneumonia. Edward McAuliffe night clerk at the post office was operated on Friday for appendicitis. William A Barker has returned from a weeks outing at
In Texas yard Ernest re o machines shop challenges Oscar Sward of joiner shop to a seven game checker series, Sward and Fowler split first two. King Spruce Oliver invites yard men to walk Bath to Brunswick on Aug 2 during grand centennial.
Rev Fred C Norcross of Eastern Nazarene College along with Russell V DeLong violinist and Ralph D Schur man pianist will direct an evangelistic educational rally at the Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday next. Barrels of blue berries were gathered Sunday as many pickers gathered in fields and forests. Local notices report visits from residents and plans for anniversaries and camp meetings.
Bath area break ins are under investigation by police and the sheriff. Francis Lebel reports theft from the city dump shed including oil filters wrenches a tire and wheel and a five gallon can of oil. Carlton's store near Nequasset dam Woolwich shows damaged fixtures with no items taken. Deputies Belanger and Sheriff Small lead the inquiry.
Miss Bessie Potter of Washington Street has returned home after a surgical stay at Memorial hospital.
The Maine State and Open Skeet Championship events will be held at the Sagadahoc North Bath range with 20 gauge, small gauge, and sub small gauge contests on August 7 and all gauge championships on August 21. Richard Homan led July 20 local scores with 25 of 25 before departing for Coast Guard duty in Alaska.
A Friday morning crash on Parker Head road near Phippsburg Center left five people with no serious injuries. Driver Harvey Ricker, 21, of 24 Washington Street, had a minor arm cut and was treated at Memorial Hospital, then released. The four passengers were not identified. one had a knee complaint but declined hospital care. The 1958 Ford sedan was a total loss. State Police officers William Boyland and Philip Hodgkins investigated.
Booths used for the Bath Memorial Hospital Fair at City Park were dismantled and cleared on July 20 under Dan iel Scully’s direction. The Sts Mary’s church and Hospital Auxiliary booths were moved to storage. Oscar King and two Bath Iron Works employees handled trucking and delivery.
The annual Bath Memorial Hospital fair drew thousands across ages and surpassed the two previous fairs in attendance and profit. Local musicians Chandler's Band performed for three years with transportation costs the only expense, while the Bath Golf Club, American Legion and many volunteers supported planning, booths and publicity. City services and officials aided operations.
Mrs Walter Ellis of Nashua New Hampshire and her granddaughter Mrs Stanley Cole with sons Peter and Jeffrey and daughter Molly of Weymouth Massachusetts were summer visitors at the Ellis cottage in Southport. They formerly resided on Washington Street.
Sixty one youngsters take part in the second period of Learn To Swim lessons in Bath in collaboration with the American Red Cross. Classes run at Reid State Park in Georgetown four days a week for ninety minutes.
Bath native Amory P. McLellan, once a national touring magician, performed with doves after becoming blind two years ago. He plans to retire after a Main Society show, saying the audience may guess a trick if he cannot see what he is doing.
The Bath Chamber reports successful land sales adjacent to Lambert Park funded by federal action and developed housing by R E Seekins and Son. Edwin H Port leads turnpike bill for a Bath sign, while Bath joins the highway mileage map. Cox departs after shaping United Fund and Chamber activities. successors sought by joint committee.
Overnight guests and visits fill a quiet weekend in Arrowsic and nearby towns. Families including the Mazeikos, Bach elder, Steen family, and Baker households hosted gatherings with musical evenings, dinners, and friendly calls across Lewiston Bath Dover and Danville.
A Bath three year old was struck by a 1958 convertible driven by Dean Bertrand at Center and Al Jen streets Monday evening. The child, Kim Lenfest, was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital with possible internal injuries and a bruise on the left temple. Police report Bertrand said the child ran into the street from in front of a parked car. X rays were taken but results pending.
Georgetown and West Georgetown hosts host a string of visitors at summer camps and homes. Mrs. McDonald of Dorchester guests Mrs. Lanz of Marrtown while George and Worcester couples enjoy Beane cottage stays. Brooke gatherings include Grevers and Roushy families with NASB officer Lt McGetrick at a birthday dinner.
A Woolwich resident who moved there in 1957 and worked at Senter's Bath then at W T Grant is reported in a local notice. She leaves two sons Geoilie Jrs and Franz T Stevens both of Woolwich and five grandchildren. Funeral services planned through A F Mayo & Son. Augusta visitors Arthur Wing and daughter Sharon visited on Monday.
Barbara L. Brewer registers executors administrators and guardians for several Bath and Phippsburg estates. Edith M. Dunning named administratrix June 23 1960 with bond. Patrick F. Maha conservator June 28 1960 with bond. Thelma L. Thibodeau administratrix without bond July 5 1960. John M. Leonard administrator July 5 1960 with bond. John B. Wilbur Jr executor without bond July 5 1960.
Court in Bath Sagadatoc issues notice for Lillian Haynes probate of will and appointment of Elizabeth Myra Haynes executrix. Also first and final accounts filed by Depositors Trust Company as Conservator for Arthur H Deehan and Evelyn R Dechan as Administratrix. Judge Harold J Rubin signs. Attest: 14 21 28.
John J. Keegan Sr. of Bath deceased. John J. Keegan Jr. appointed administrator without bond on July 12, 1960. Thomas F. Allegrin of Bath deceased. Ruth M Allegrin appointed executrix without bond on July 12, 1960. Barbara L Brewer, Register of Probate.
A Bath newspaper notice outlines probate petitions and estate administration in Sagadahoc County. Executors and administrators named include Harriet B. Lowell, Edward C. Clarey, Donald A. Spear, Anna Belle Cutting, Christine Beaven, and others with first and final accounts and allowances scheduled.
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