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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

9

Bath Chronicle notes May social events and theater

In Bath this week May events include a 50 cent theater seating option for Are You a Mason at Columbia Theatre, Italian Trio concerts at D T Percy's Store, and a Phi Rho Hop planned for May 28. Bath residents voyage to Boston and Mexico while local clubs host dances and Yacht Club activities with Stevens Orchestra.

Columbia Theatre D. T. Percy’s Phi Rho Society Morse High School Kennebec Yacht Club Stevens’ Orchestra

Bath Celebrates Judge Putnam and Local Improvements

Bath honors Judge William L. Putnam on his 80th birthday and praises his service. A Portland visitor praises Oak Grove cemetery as better kept than in Massachusetts. Garnet bridge opens wider after six weeks, and local figures note rising real estate in Portland but lower values in Bath.

Bath William L. Putnam Park Oak Grove Massachusetts Maine Portland

Community volunteers tend city park and plant beds

Friday workers tidied the city park and attended to flowerbeds and shrubbery with rustic baskets set on the Court House lawns and Soldier's Monument Square. The Doreas Guild plans an entertainment at Beacon Street vestry Tuesday with Miss Bessie Mooers and Miss Lydia Tracey among those aiding. Fred E Drake family drove to Philadelphia to visit relatives as decor work finished.

Court House Soldier's Monument Square Olm Doreas Guild Beacon Street Vestry Bessie Mooers Lisbon Falls Lydia Tracey

Morse High Routs Brunswick 16-7 In Brisk Pitching Display

Morse High crushed Brunswick High 16-7 at Brunswick as Garry Parker held the visitors to eight hits. Thaxter Trafton led Morse with three singles and a triple, while Charlie Aubut added a double and two singles. The win wraps up Morse’s season in strong fashion after an earlier 5-4 loss to the Dragons.

Morse High Art Brunswick Brunswick High Dragons Dennis Murphy Garry Parker Morse Thaxter Trafton Morse Sports Charlie Aubut

Cox's Head social notes from Brunswick and environs

Mrs. Stanton C. Dozois called on Friday to visit several neighbors at Cook's Corner in Brunswick. The article lists visits and hospital stays including Mrs. George Stacey, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wood, and others at cottages and camps around Small Point, Boothbay Harbor, and surrounding areas.

Stanton C. Dozois Lewis Simmons Evelyn Phillips Helen Lander Beverly Cook's Corner Brunswick P. J. Lewis Swampscott Mass George Stacey Days Ferry Cox's Head St Andrews Boothbay Harbor Ernest Wood Bath Stanton Dozois Nat Percy Bessie Sprague Small Point Carl S. Lewis Swampscott Hospital Edward P. Thomas James Chambers Ebasco Estates Frederick Thomas Deborah Lawrence Thayer Roberta Jewell Thayer Cottage Mabel Wade Francis L. McDonalds Quincy

Stickney Returns to Wentworth Institute After Holiday

John Stickney returns to his studies at Wentworth Institute Boston on Monday after spending the holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Elve A Stickney of 22 Fitts Street.

John Stickney Wentworth Institute Boston Elve A. Stickney Fitts Street

Bath Junior High Falls 8-0 to Walton in season finale

Bath Junior High lost to Walton 8-0 in Auburn to end the 1955 baseball season. Harold Ames pitched seven innings, walking eight but allowing only three hits as Walton drew eight walks and scored all eight runs. Bath collected three singles against Johnny Druin. Druin also contributed a double play and three walks.

Bath Junior High Auburn Walton Destroyers Harold Ames Maurice Clark Robinson Cooper Pierce Bath Johnny Druin Druin Bath Jr. High Ab R Robinson Bishop Davis Zac Harrington Towle Warren Ames Walton Jr. High Story Lodge Billodeau Coutts AG 'Guay McCarthy Rf Gar Bouche Ifeel Ee ‘Valcourt Zune Guay Lane

Morse Thinclads Edge Kents Hill in Close Meet

Morse High edged Kents Hill 58 2-3 to 58 1-3 in a varsity track meet. Gil Robinson won the mile and half-mile. Raymond Durgin tied for first in broad jump and placed second in mile and half-mile. Eddie Estes won javelin. Neal West scored 11 with a quarter mile and low hurdles wins.

Morse High Kents Hill Morse Gil Robinson Raymond Durgin Durgin Eddie Estes Neal West

Morse High class of 1950 reunion meeting announced

Members of Morse High School class of 1950 will meet at 7 pm Thursday in the auditorium of City Hall to discuss plans for the forthcoming Alumni banquet and class reunion. Arrangements for the 1950 reunion are overseen by Mrs William Wright.

Morse High School City Hall Wiliam Wright

Probate notices list executors for Sagadahoc estates

In Sagadahoc County probate records Flora L. Broom of Bath and Harry C Webber of Prigormurs have executors named. Merline E Breton named executrix May 19 1955 and Frances M Webber executrix without bond May 10 1955. Arthur J Dunton judge and Lillian H Heal registrar certify.

Lillian H Heal Sagadahoc Flora L. Broom Bath Merline E Breton Harry C Webber Prigormurs Frances M Webber Arthur J Dunton

Morse Trackmen defeat Wiscasset Academy in brisk meet

Morse High School under Coach Duncan Farrell won 87 3 5 to 29 2 5 at Edwards field, tallying 10 first places. West and Robinson led Morse with multiple wins in sprint and distance events, while teammates like Rankin, Elliott, Bryant and Marchetti earned podium finishes.

Duncan Farrell Morse High School Wiscasset Academy Edwards Field Brunswick West Robinson Morse Bryant Elliot Watts Rankin Durgan Cunningham R. Shea Harris Ist Estes Whittier Ilst Hennessey Allegrin Marchetti Akeley Mayberry

Torrent Second In Billerica Muster

The Little Torrent of Bath opened its 1955 muster season at Billerica Massachusetts by taking second in Class B while Hydrant of Holliston won. In Class A Governor Bradstreet of North Andover led with first prize. Torrent posted 160 ft 7% in for second. Okos Marblehead was in Class A second, Neptune Newburyport third, L V Spaulding Haverhill fourth. Torrent parade preceded Bath 300th anniversary events and next Saturday travels to North Andover at 4 30 am.

Bath Billerica Mass Holliston Governor Bradstreet North Andover Eagles Merrimack Niagara Upton Hancock Ashburnham Gerry Marblehead Winnisimmett Chelsea Okos Neptune Newburyport L. V. Spaulding Haverhill Torrent

Morse Golfers Beat Lewiston 3 2 At Martin Dale

Morse High defeated Lewiston 3 2 at Martin dale Country club Friday afternoon. Mike Flynn of Lewiston beat Paul Johnson 5 and 4. Fred Hall of Lewiston beat Guy Yates 6 4. Harry Musk of Morse beat John O Mally 1 up. Dick Johnson Morse beat John Bellieveau 1 up. Dick Coombs Morse defeated Miche Zasters 2 and 1. Hall and Flynn both shot 85.

Morse High School Lewiston Martindale Country Club Mike Flynn Paul Johnson Morse Fred Hall Guy Yates Harry Musk John O'Mally Dick Johnson John Bellieveau Dick Coombs Miche Zasters Hall Flynn

Fresh Pineapple Storage and Ripening Tips

Store fresh pineapple at room temperature until ripe. Do not place in a sunny window to ripen. Use ripe pineapple soon, then refrigerate after peeling cutting and optional sugar.

Probate Court Orders in Sagadahoc May 1955

In Bath a Court of Probate orders notice for three matters. Estate of Clarence E Griffing of Topsham seeks administrator without bond to be Wilhelmina Griffing or suitable person. Estate of Annie I. U Hammond of Topsham seeks administrator without bond to be Arthur L Hammond. A true copy of the order. Lillian H. Heal, Register.

Annie I. U Hammond Topsham Arthur L Hammond Arthur L. Hammond

Twilight Baseball League forms in Sagadahoc Lincoln area

The Twilight Baseball League governing committee met in Wiscasset on May 25 to form the Sagadahoc Lincoln Twilight Baseball League sponsored by Bath Recreation Commission. The league opens June 12 at Kelley Field with a doubleheader and features Bath Wiscasset Boothbay Harbor teams with a 21 game schedule planned for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rosters capped at 15 players with a $15 entrance fee due by June 18 to fund officials’ fees.

City Recreation Committee Wiscasset High School Sagadahoc-Lincoln City of Bath Recreation Commission Kelley Field Bath Indies Wiscasset A. C Wiscasset Bath Iron Works Boothbay Harbor Frank L. Sample Wis Governing Board Bath

Maine fishing boom as national mags film state salmon

Augusta based Maine Development Commission reports Grand Lake Stream and other northern waters are attracting national attention. Fred Carley and Peter Barrett film salmon action for World Outdoors and Sports Illustrated photographer captures fast shots as MDC eyes trout cooperation with President Eisenhower’s June visit to Rangeley for outdoor writers meeting.

Augusta Maine Development Commission Fred Carley Danbury Barrett Bob Elliot MDC Grand Lake Stream Fish River Lake Munsungun Lake Clear Lake Eisenhower Rangeley National Outdoor Writers’ Association Maine Hugo Grey Ben Wright Field & Stream Somerset County Washington County

Vehicle traffic guilty pleas on Route 201 and Route 1

Ralph R. McAllester, 22, of Malden Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to failing to turn seasonably to the right on Route 1 at Woolwich. He was fined 10 dollars plus 5.70 in costs. Trooper Robert Shumate was the complainant. In Bowdoinham a driver was found guilty for tailing too closely on Route 201 and paid 10 dollars plus 7.30 in costs. Trooper George C. Buzzell was the complainant.

Bowdoinham George C. Buzzell Woolwich Ralph R. McAllester Malden Mass Robert Shumate

Folding Paper Golf Bag Aimed At Cart Restricting Courses

Richmond based designer Hugh M. Gordon introduced a folding paper golf bag intended for courses that ban rolling carts. A former Tedesco Country Club professional, Gordon says the feather light bag will cost about a golf ball and last for 10 to 15 rounds. In Peoria a four year international chess match with Kronach, Bavaria, concluded Kronach winning 23 to 18.

Richmond Scotland Hugh M. Gordon Gordon Tedesco Country Club Marblehead Mass Match By Peoria,, Ill Peoria Germany Kronach Bavaria

Ownerless Bridge Quandary Stalls Lyons Michigan Project

Lyons Michigan faces delays in repairing a 74 year old bridge as officials seek ownership. Village President James Kistler has filed amicable suits against the village county and state to determine who holds ownership. School buses have been or

Lyons. Mich I-P James Kistler

Probate Court Actions in Bath 1955

The Bath Probate Court schedules hearings on estates including Sydney S M Breck Abigail Carter and Henry NF Marshall. It covers will probate, administration issuance, final accounts, and distribution petitions with trustees, executors, and heirs named. Arthur J. Dunton serves as the Attest.

Bridge with history of repairs lacks builders and funding

A 19th century bridge built in 1861 and repaired in 1901 and 1930 was investigated for its builders and the party responsible for future repairs. Records found no clear owner or financier.

Device aids exchange transfusions for Rh blood babies

In Schenectady a physicist at General Electric and pediatrician Dr. Chester Allen discussed a blood warming device for exchange transfusions to help Rh negative infants. The device grew from a fence‑line chat and aims to boost survival for babies born with incompatible blood.

Schenectady, N. Y Volney C. Wilson General Electric Co

Probate petitions and appointments in Bath county

On May eighteenth nineteen fifty five the court orders probate actions for the estates of Lincoln A Clough Topsham and Hermine Fortin Bath. Emma E Newton is named executrix without bond and Joseph Fortin may be appointed administrator without bond. The order requires publication in Bath Independent for three weeks starting the second Tuesday of June. Arthur Dunton, Judge of Probate, signs the true copy.

Bath Sagadahoc Ten O'Cock Clarence E Griffing Topsham Wilhelmina Griffing Inifter Ath Rause Sydney S M. Breck Phippsburg Manley duPont Carter Allan Spear Isabelle FE Carter Seddie F Kelley Henry NF. Marshall Ofewton Massachusetts Edmund I Leeds Newton Minerva H Marshall Henry C Parshley Edward F. Miller Lincoln Emma E Newton Hermine Fortin Joseph Fortin Bey Jaeph Portin Arthur Dunton

Probate Court Notices for May 16 1950 Bath Bowdoinham

In the Court of Probate county of S on May 16 1950 matters listed include the estate of Andrew M Byras Bowdoinham deceased with first and final accounts by Helen F B Byrns Administratrix Wendell P Stevens Bath estate petition for Sybil S Leonard or alternate as Administratrix niece of Elizabeth C Sutherland Bath executrix Evelyn M Sutherland. Arthur J Dunton Probate official. Notice issued for three weeks and a June hearing date.

Bath Sed Andrew M. Byras Bowdoinham Helen FB Byrns Wendell P Stevens Sybil S Leonard Sybil Leonard Elizabeth C Sutherland Evelyn M. Sutherland Arthur J Duntu

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Front Street Musical Observer M. Janet Cutler Whittier School Merrimac Corinne Jackson John S. Jackson Punta Gorda New Meadows Inn Rupert H. Baxter Cole Georgia Cayvan Columbia Theater North End John McInnes Duncan Walter Abbott Merton O. Webber Camp Nanatuck Morse’s River Popham Beach Katherine Ridgway Miss Ridgway Cosmopolitan Club Gaudreau Charles P. Wetherbee Susan Ballou Nellie Turner Ruth Farnham Harriet Henderson Katherine Torrey Louise Harriman Ethel Hawley Edith Hartwell Iron Coal Co Parker Head E. W. Larrabee K. Y.C McDougal Navy Department John S. Ballou Los Angeles S. A. Evans Mexico M. J. McCormick Arthur D. Stilphen Gloucester Fred Bragg Wallace Pratt Prof. Testa New Meadows W. L. Ham New York M. J. Dunklee Winter Street Church S. J. Willis San Francisco John W. Gilmore People's Church Miss Bakeman Idella Altekamp Kent's Hill I. A Elaine Mary Pickford Mary William D. Sewall Henry M. Hartleb Natick Elm Street North Street Church Ariel Piedmont Baltimore Garnet Bridge Norman Howard Norman Stanton William Hamilton Riverside Virginia U. S Jeffersonville Ind Fort Baldwin Popham Ford Detroit W. E. Chase F. H. Percy Pacific Coast E. O. Cutler Long Beach Calif Fred H. Kimball John L. Wilson, Jr Camp Pyramid Lily Bay Charles T. Henderson Skowhegan Joseph F. McCole Commercial and Broad Streets Washburn Curtis Henry W. Howard Samuel R. Percy Bath Military and Grassy Col. Dummer Sewall Daughters of American Dummer _ Sewall L. T. Snipe A. J. Dunton H. A. Walters L. L. Hooker Bath Aerie Fred Burgess Ida F. Kimball Bates College Kimball Phaedra Hippolytus Bath Steam Dye House Walsh Manager Brown New Meadows Garage Baxter Birch Point Young Men's Christian Association Thornton Academy Cross Perry Talbot Sprague E. W. Bridgham Bridgham Edward W., Jr Kennebec the Times Bowie L. A. & W. Railway Seguin Ella Clifton Gardiner James Young Haute Berry House Edward Kenniston Maine Central W. E. McMann Kenniston Virginia C. Shaw J. M. Hlam Bath Lodge of Elks Lombard Street C. W. Flood Paris June Rideout Everett Boston Conservatory of Music Esther Jones William Howard King’s Tavern Jennie R. Morse Anna Morse E. A. Edmonds Ernest L. Huse Harry M. Hince Ean E. P. Browne Corliss Street Church A. W. Webber Cumberland Street Baptist Church Browne Cumberlain Street Church Lewis Wadsworth John E. Whittey Bath Opera House Vine and Washington Streets Mollie Greenwood City Point, Mass J. F. Dickson Russell Street Me and Otis Sebenon Hall Fred E. Drake Philadelphia Joseph E Everard Orange and Black Brunswick Ab Ho A GeAllen Oetana E Priestly Dudley Price Harrington Lwto Peter Courson Orel McHale White Rfee Ene Lachance Furbish Iliie Palmer Coombs Priestly R—Aubut Trafton Parker Wilson Soule Libby Clark McHale E—Wilson Ge. Allen Haggett Decapua Bb—Parker Allen So—Parker Ho—Courson Pb—Pierce A—Devenire-Anderson Morse Ab H Cox Junior High Morse Thinclads Billerica Muster Lillian H. Heal Casset Boothbay Jed Colby Jay Blagdon Dick MacDougall Mace Carter John Trafton Frank Torrey Louie Kingsbury Larry Pecci Stan Sherman League William Milliken Arthur J. Dunton Chester Allen Gouldsboro Bathron Works Lillian H Heai, Revister Lillian Hweet Register
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