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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

10

Bath Man Narrowly Escapes Injuries In Sleigh Crash

Forty years ago in Bath Charles J. Dain a North End grocer escaped fatal injuries when his horse bolted down Washington street and struck an electric pole overturning the sleigh near a blacksmith shop. The day also noted Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus attending a third degree exemplification in Portland, a Bath life saving crew visit, a push for a citizens ticket in the upcoming municipal election, a 77th birthday surprise for Miss Susan Wakefield at the Old Ladies Home, and mail service changes affecting evening collections.

Charles J. Dain North End Washington Street Sagadahoc Knights of Columbus Portland Marley Boston Susan Wakefield Old Ladies’ Home Miss Wakefield

Bath City Hospital Opens For Public Inspection

February 10 1909 Bath City Hospital opened to the public at 3 pm and remained open until 6 pm despite the storm. Visitors toured the building led by Matron Frances Daley Head Nurse Clara Goodwin and trustees. A Valentine tree event is planned for February 13 at Beacon Street church vestry with the cradle roll beginners and primary departments.

Bath City Hospital Bath Frances Daley Clara Goodwin Board of Beacon Street

Bath toned social notes and local happenings 1909

In Bath Maine on Feb 11 1909 Mr and Mrs Parker Lewis hosted friends at their Bedford Street home for whist and fortune telling by Miss Anna Cassidy. Lincoln memorabilia decorate Thompson Brothers window while Lewiston police recover items from Marion Murphy. Democratic City Committee plans a Music Hall caucus with a full ticket. Roy C Percy leaves Boston University for a broker’s post. Bath fanciers pursue Plymouth Rock breeding and a free for all horse race draws a Bath delegation. Community events include a Popham Beach drama for library benefit and council committee reports due.

Parker Lewis Bedford Street Anna Cassidy

Clarence Hamilton Breaks Mile Roller Skating Record

Clarence Hamilton, former mile record holder in roller skating, won a Pittsburgh race last Tuesday night setting the fastest mile on record. He lowered Ollie Moore’s 2.49 mark from Cincinnati and J. N. Mason’s 2.49 2-5 from Pittsburgh. Hamilton completed the mile in record time.

Clarence Hamilton Pittsburgh Hamilton Ollie Moore Cincinnati J. N. Mason

Morse Juniors Present Play Morse Juniors Present Play

Huse Joan Bennett Mary Callan and Robert Philbrick on the program committee refreshment committee Sally Grant Jean Leonard Lorraine Dumais Beverly Allegrin Jeannine Bisson Joseph Boucher James Footer handled advertising Harold Howe and Paul MacDonald were stage aid properties committee Ushers included Gloria Wilson Jeannine Bisson Anita Barter Joan Boudreau Virginia Cameron Mary Callan Barbara King Dorothy Bubier Lascy Huse Beverly Allegrin Marilyn Longley Alice Jones Patricia Mulcahy Doris Littlehale

Marilyn Longley Alice Jones Patricia Mulcahy Doris Littlehale

Westbrook over Morse in tough Portland gym matchup

Westbrook outpaced Morse 61 to 41 at the Portland Exposition Building. The rugged visitors pulled away in the second period after a 15 15 first period, led 37 20 at halftime and 51 25 after three quarters before clinching the win.

Morse Portland Exposition Westbrook G. F.G Cornish Pomerleau Champion Harrison Rines Warren Torrey Parker Powers Philbrick Totals G. FG Hanson Swett Randall Plummer Shaw Norton Mre Hardy Petersen Hebert Carey Bodnarik Flaherty

Hilltop Market extends lead in Monday Night League

Hilltop Market captured seven points to extend its Monday Night League bowling lead at Park Alleys. Central Maine Power Co. was blanked for the second straight week. No records were set. Standings show Hilltop Market 41, Wilson's Market 26, Post Office 24, High School 15, Central Maine 10. High single Mayo 134. Haggett 207. High team single Hilltop 524. High team total Wilson's 1412.

Hilltop Market Central Maine Power Co Wilson's Market Eall Bankers Post Office P24 High School Central Maine

Elks Bowling League Tightens Standings Between Antlers and Guards

In Monday night action at Park Alleys the Guards gained five points to tie the Antlers for first place as no records fell. Antlers 34 Guards 34 Lecturers 32 Royal Purples 30 Eleven O Clocks 26 Fixed Stars 12. Royal Purples 6 Guards 5 Fixed Stars 1 Eleven O Clocks 5 Antlers 3 Lecturers 4. High single H McElman 136. High three strings H McElman 346. High team single Lecturers 547. High team total Guards 1497.

ELKS Guards Park Alleys Royal Purples H. McElman

Tuesday Night League Bowlers See Modest Shifts in Standings

Redlon's team finished last with 10 points at Park Alleys on Tuesday night. Pontiacs led with 137, Steeves at 109 and a half. Highs included A Jewett 146 single, L Plant 615 three-game, Steeves 619 team, Steeves 2635 total.

Redlon Pontiacs Steeves Redson A. Jewett L. Plant

Rod and Gun Club Committees Named

Sagadahoc Rod and Gun and Skeet association board confirms committee appointments. Entertainment includes Orris Ames Nick Mihalos W Bailey Ed Sonia. Liberation of Game Ed Jan John Bowie Rodney Ross Sr Fish H Brown R Bertrand Louis Mihalos. Field Trials Dr Earl Wade William Mussenden Mrs Rodney Ross Sr Donald King John Greene Arthur Mihalos Louis Mihalos Joe Ciomer. Skeet Howard Rice Arthur King William Mussenden Clubhouse John Bowie Ed Jaquith.

Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association Entertainment Orris Ames Nick Mihalos W. Bailey Ed Sonia Liberation of Game Jan John Bowie Rodney Ross Fish H. Brown R. Bertrand Louis Mihalos Earl Wade William Mussenden Donald King John Greene Arthur Mihalos Joe Ciomer Howard Rice Arthur King John Bowie Ed Jaquith

Hyde Windlass League Bowling Stand Still Tight

The Dodgers held a slight lead in the Hyde Windlass League after Tuesday night action, posting six points to stay ahead. No records were set as teams traded positions and the standings tightened.

Hyde

Harris Team Triumphs At Arcade Lanes

Harris Better Bread defeated Holland's Market Tuesday night at Arcade alleys 1410 to 1295. J McDougall led the winners with a three string total of 303.

Harris Harris Better Bread Holland's Market Arcade J. McDougall

Pre nuptial shower for Priscilla Garside

Miss Priscilla Garside received a surprise shower hosted by Miss Barbara Legard at 15 Maple Grove Avenue on a Wednesday evening. Umbrella centerpiece decorated with a white satin bow held gifts as guests admired presents and buffet refreshments were served.

Priscilla Garside Barbara Legard Maple Grove Avenue Gloria Hatch Lillian Witham Helen Witham Loretta Varney Elaine Turner Priscilla Witham Carol Davis Jane Niles Beatrice Grayce Mildred Oliver Marie White Louise Haining Mary Duncan Iva Faucher Jacqueline McMann Laura Allain Jeannine Groves June Hallowell Dot Pendleton Marion Ette

McClure May Seek Congress in Maine Race

Rumors say Mclure may run for Congress focusing on veterans’ issues and favorable publicity. Incumbent Robert Hale of Portland is expected to seek reelection, with former Governor Horace A. Hildreth named as a possible challenger. A crowded Republican primary could ensue in 1950.

Robert Hale Portland Horace A. Hildreth McClure Hildreth Hale

Mrs Newell Visits Springfield Friends

Mrs. W. S. Newell of Washington street will leave on Thursday for Springfield Massachusetts to spend a few days with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Harlan Small

W. S. Newell Washington Street Springfield Mass Harlan Small

Probate Notices of Sagadahoc Estates In Bath

I John L Jack Register of Probate for Sagadahoc certify that the following estates named executors administrators conservators or guardians on the estate: Alice M Sawyer late of Bath deceased Roger D Skillings of Bath appointed executor without bond February 1 1949 Estate Joseph Hart late of Bath deceased Raymond C Hart and Ethel M Webber both of Bath appointed administrators without bond February 1 1949 a

John L. Jack Sagadahoc Alice M. Sawyer Bath Roger D Skillings Joseph Hart Raymond C Hart Ethel M Webber Sagadhoc Baath Ath Jean Baptiste Augustin Bernier Etters Marie Clemence Bernier Margaret Jane Melcher Gate of James J Lyden John P Carey J Dunton John L Jack Mary E. Linekin Carlos C. Purington Edward W. Coombs Seward E Emmons Georgetown Elizabeth D. Moffatt Lillian H McRonald Helen M. Walker

Morse Seniors Aid Easter Sale Committee

A group of Morse high school seniors will meet at the Hyde Memorial Home for Crip pled Children to help package and mail out materials for the Easter Seal campaign. Volunteers will prepare letters envelopes coin boxes posters and Easter supplies for 404 communities in Maine under Mrs Arthur Sewall 2nd.

Hyde Memorial Main Arthur Sewall Roger Skillings Ralph Stetson John K. Lee Eastham Guild Richard Kimbal Roger Luke Leskie Shumway Milton C Trott Anna Trott W. S. Newell Harry B. Carney Sewall

Bath Societies Names Luke Herrick and Shaw Members

Roger Luke, Mrs Horace P Herrick and Mrs Marion Dean Shaw are listed among Bath society members in a society notes section detailing attendees and affiliations.

Roger Luke Horace P. Herrick Marion Dean Shaw

Junior Boosters 4-H Club Reorganized For 1949

The Junior Boosters 4-H club reorganized in an informal 1949 meeting led by Daisy Ireland at Elite Beauty Salon. Members will begin sewing and room improvement projects. Elected officers include President Shirley Robinson and Vice President Barbara Ireland with others serving as Secretary Vivian McDougal Treasurer Patricia Main Cheer Leader Donna McDougal Song Leader Sherry Robinson Doragey Hirt and Roberta Morse forming the program committee. Next meeting set for March 1.

Daisy Ireland Shirley Robinson Barbara Ireland Vivian McDougal Patricia Main Donna McDougal Sherry Robinson Doragey Hirt Roberta Morse

Ministerial Association Probate Records Sagadshoe Estates

Judge Arthur J Dunton files register noting appointed executors administrators and guardians for Sagadshoe County estates including John W Huskins Ruth Hutchins Grevers Theresa M Dunton and Ralph B Dunton with appointments dated February 8 1941 1949 and 144% (sic) 1941 as true copy of original order Attest

Arthur J. Dunton John L. Jack Sagadshoe John W Huskins Georgetown Helen C Huskins Ruth Hutchins Grevers Phippsburg William A Grevers Phippsbur

Parish Address on Racial Relations at Brunswick Campus

Professor Edgar McKay of the University of Michigan history department at Brunswick Campus spoke on new aspects of racial relations. The address was illuminating and helpful, outlining what has been done and what is hoped to be done in that field. The hearing was deeply appreciated. Union Lenten services program was decided and ministers voted to exchange pulpits Sunday.

Edgar McKay U of M. History Department Brunswick

Milville Sergeant Transferred to Murphy General Hospital

Sergant Franklin Milville, stationed at Fort Dev ens, has been recently transferred to Murphy General Hospital in Waltham Massachusetts.

Sergant Franklin Milville Fort Devens Murphy General Hospital Waltham Mass

Mrs William A Niss Teaches Folk Dance to Scouts

Mrs William A Niss will instruct local Girl Scout leaders in folk dancing at the Hyde Park OEE Center on Wednesday evening.

William A. Niss Hyde Park Oee Center

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Popham Beach Board of Aldermen and Common Council Front Center Streets Joseph Geaster Bath Iron Works Philadelphia Geaster Harry Washburn Sewall Percy James P. Ledyard John Wilson Seth Stewart Lewiston Galen C. Moses New York Columbia Theatre Kota East Waterman Blagdon H. T. Passmore & Co City Hospital Red Men's Hall Messrs. Holmes and Gaudreau Woodbury Potter Arthur Willis John W. Gilmore William Harvey Frank Farrin John Parris the Alameda Biddeford Capt. Swett Boothbay Charles A. Blair Governor Dingley City Landing Fred Blagdon Cando North Dakota Wiscasset Mr. Blagdon North da Lincoln Thompson Brothers Fitzgerald Brothers L. T. Thompson Annie Getchell Marion Murphy Democratic City Committee Music Hall Mulligan Roy C. Percy Boston University F. W. Mason & Co State Street Lewis E. King Cradley Bros Lee Mr. King Maine W. H. Smith & Son’s Bushy Mound Auburn John J. Desmond Grace Trask Williams Court Annie Trask Effie Bray Swanton Jameson Co Edward W. Hyde E. D. Jameson Frederick W. Swanton Mary A. Swanton A. M. Johnson R. W. Swanton E. W Hyde A. E. Totman People’s Baptist Church Down River Jones Eastern Steamship Co Alden Rogers Abraham Lincoln Mr. Rogers Co. B Ninth Maine Volunteer Infantry City Point U. S. Grant Rogers Maine Central Woolwich Ferdinando Gorges Gorges Popham Geranium Winslow J. G. Phelps Stokes Bath Socialists Stokes Party Fred L. Dunton Loring Fall River Captain Dunton Robert P. Murphy Dorothy Duncan Madelyn Clifford Florence Andrews Helen Crosby Eleanor Leydon Bowdoin College F. W. Freeman Grace Warren F. A. Ferguson Augusta Charles S. Brown Brown Soule Gardiner Canton King P. M Gordon Preble Harold Holbrook Peoples’ Church Miss Holbrook Walter Rogers Winneyance Noyes Hill Bath Merchants' Association Mme. James James E. Murphy Honolulu William P Frve E. C. Plummer Washington Atlantic Carriers’ Association Congress Edward W. Larrabee Maine State Coal Dealers’ Association Augusta House Tracy Russell Street Jason McFadden Arrowsic Rufus F. Pierce Court Avenue McFadden Grace Sampson Bath Iron Works Exchange Annie Conway Fred Nelson Bremerton, Wash Government Yakima Valley City Middle Street Union North Street Morse Juniors Pall Malls Colonial Club Raleighs Park Lucky Strikes Muraels Old Golds Wings Fatimas Marvels Camels Old Golds Mayo Haggett Hilltop Wilson's ROD and Gun Club Dodgers Tigers Red Sox Pirates Yankees Indians Giants Braves Giants Braves G. Wilson W. Hart M’clure John L Jack Register Stuart Cousins Stewart Cousins David Cousins Front Street YMCA Paul Comeau Thaxter Trafton Bobby Henderson Bobby Percy Paul Bourget Comeau Cousins Percy Bobby Bercy Bill Kingsbury Bath Societies Junior Boosters Bath Ministers Association Winter Street John LL Jack Register Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company L. Bailey Joan L. Jack Register William H Wallace M. Wallace Sta Herman A. Spinney State of Maine Sagadahoc County Allen James E. Periis George A Oliver Lyman Oliver Phippshoro M G Shaw F S Oliver Sprague Eva M_ Stacey John H Stacey James E Perkins Registry of
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