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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1953

Page

5

Bath News Roundup of Lectures, Press, and Passages in 1913

Bath items chronicle Bowdoin College events with commencement speaker Clifton Page and Goodwin prize. Steamer Rangeley launch and Sugar cargo from Kahului. club banquets, civic efforts, and local society notes. sturgeon catches, circus train, and Memorial Day observances in Bath and surrounding towns.

Wilmot B. Mitchell Bowdoin College Department of English Clifton Oroville Page Bath Goodwin

Local Hero Rescues Stranger At City Landing

Harold P. Small son of Capt Small of the Kennebec Towage Co. saved a young man who fell overboard at City Landing around five o clock. The man refused to give his name but was pulled to safety by Small from the water to the landing stage.

Harold P. Small Small Kennebec Fred E. Oliver Westport Shore Mr. Oliver Bath Ralph Mank

Sturgeon Near Sasanoa river Nets Weighs 500 Pounds

A. K. Edgecomb of the North End netted a massive sturgeon at the Sasanoa river entrance just inside the lot. The monster measured about nine feet two inches and tipped the scales at roughly 500 pounds. Roe content unclear as report ends.

A. K. Edgecomb North End Sasanoa River Kennebec

Memorial Day Parade Steams Through Dry Streets

On June 1, 1913 a Memorial Day parade moved along dry streets after a long rain season. A strong northwest wind aided drying mud and cooled the air for afternoon marchers as throngs assembled to form the procession.

Phippsburg Creates Fire Districts And Wardens

In response to large forest fires, Phippsburg town officials divide the town into districts and appoint fire wardens to guard against fires and organize firefighting. The wardens named include W. W. Morse Alvah Holbrook and Guy G.

Phippsburg W. W.morse Alvah Holbrook Guy G

Memorial Day parade praised by Bath musicians and crowds

Conductor Breton and the Bath Marine Band received praise for the Memorial Day parade music. The reformed band showed strong practice, and spectators noted a creole show. Vendors report high flag sales with many youths buying for home decor.

Breton Bath Marine Band

Boston Area Families Gather for Event in Somerville and Nearby Towns

Mrs Lincoln Campbell Mrs Clifford Landry and son Robert of Somerville Mass join Mr and Mrs Larry Tracey and two children of Plymouth Mass and Arthur OHare of Maynard Mass for a local gathering.

Lincoln Campbell Clifford Landry Robert Somerville Mass Larry Tracey Plymouth Mass Arthur O'Hare Maynard Mass

Kindness to Animals Labors in Bath Schools

Editor thanks Loring Addision and Bath school staff for inviting American Humane Education Society to speak on kindness to animals and birds. The piece urges humane care at home and in farms, campaigns for shelter, safe transport, and humane slaughter, and stresses responsible hunting and feeding birds.

The Independent Loring R. Addison Bath American Humane Education Society Boston Band of Mercy Lincoln St. Francis of Assisi New England Frank Lehane Robinson Street

City Recreation Commission Plans Backstop and Field Improvements

The City Recreation Commission outlines leveling and grading plans for a large area behind the backstop. A new backstop has been erected and painted, presenting a creditable appearance. Plans include painting the flagpole in center field and other cosmetic updates.

Maine Ramblers Benefit Show Planned at State Armory

The Maine Ramblers will host a benefit show on Saturday June 13 at 8 PM at the State Armory to aid Battery B 703rd AAA Gun Battalion. An amateur juvenile contest, open to children 12 and under, will be judged by the audience, with winners appearing on WCSH radio. Contestants are limited to six acts and tap dancing is excluded due to studio acoustics. Parents may call 719-W for entry details.

We . Ramblers Gary Ister Ine State 703Rd Aaa Maine Ramblers WCSH Gary the Ramblers

Cambridge Couples and Guests Vacationing in Weymouth

Mr and Mrs Herman Remmers of Cambridge Mass were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Langbehn 1238 High Street Mrs Paul J Graustuck and daughter Anne of South Weymouth Mass have been vacationing with Mr Graustuck at guests for the week of Mr and Mrs John A Greene North street

Herman Remmers Cambridge Mass Carl Langbehn High Street Paul J. Graustuck Anne South Weymouth Graustuck John A. Greene North Street

Sleep talking husband rare grin sparks exasperation

A wife complains her husband talks with a sleeping grin that annoys her. The exchange highlights a domestic irritant conveyed in light, humorous tone.

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