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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1944

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath May 1904 Highlights

Bath city notes from May 31 1904 recount local bowling scores by William Jacobs and shifts in social life. Phillip Slocum of New York visited with Eugene Franks, with others headed to Kennebec and Sheepscot camps. several residents enjoyed trips abroad and Memorial Day. A ballast of daily events includes church meetings, a yacht keel casting, a Shaw’s field ball game, an illustrated lecture, and a dog saved aboard a Bath to Boston boat.

Phillip Slocum New York Eugene Franks Garnet Mr. Franks J. E. Ryan Russell Hughes

Small Point Community Notes and Bath Industry News

Bath and Small Point items from June 1904 report community happenings. Captains Blair and Colby exchange command on the Kennebec, locals visit kin in Rockport, clamming laws take effect, and battleship Georgia launching prep requires river extensions. Bath Iron Works hosts games with Richmond, staff changes at G A Tuttle Co and Bath hotels, plus social events, travels, and a Strawberry Festival at Dromore Grange.

Georgia Bath Iron Works Kennebec River

Bath Iron Works team loses Richmond game. Y M C A leaders arrive

June 5 1904 Bath Me era reports Richmond team failing to fill engagement forcing game cancellation. Y M C A secretary C E Jaquith returns with Mrs Jaquith and son from Demorest Ga. local society meetings and civic notes fill the day. typhoid reported at Pine street extension. community events include Bath High School Alumni meeting June 20 at Casino Merrymeeting Park.

Richmond Bath Iron Works Bath Iron Works Baseball Association Bath High School Alumni Association Merrymeeting Park

Weather notes and church notices mix with town events

Sunday school rivalry over the Red and Blue score at Beacon Street. Maine Central time change took effect today. J E Hughes hosted guests at Rockweed club. Beacon Street church Ladies Sewing circle meets Tuesday at Mrs Bant Hanson’s Drummond street home. Universalist Sunday school rehearsals for next Sunday concert begin this week. John L Denny of Bath Iron Works farewells at Crawford House before Scotland trip. Co C NG SM held a practice shoot at Lincoln street range under Rifle Inspector Frank Farrin. Mr and Mrs William P Neally of Bangor visiting MacMahan Island en route to Boston. Corliss Street church Ladies circle meets Wednesday with Mrs Joseph Webber. Modern Woodmen attended services at People's church. Edward O Dow injured last Wednesday recovering at Marine Hospital Boothbay. Mrs Charles E Dunning operated on for appendicitis in Biddeford doing nicely. Annual parish meeting for officers to be held tonight at Corliss Street church.

Beacon Street William P. Neally Bangor MacMahan Island Boston

Huse School Teachers Entertain At Party

Mr and Mrs Harmon W Smith were guests of honor at a party at Miss Eleanor Danforth's home 1075 High street Saturday evening hosted by Huse Memorial school teachers. Smith leaves as principal to become field scout executive of Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America. Buffet included lobster salad rolls chips peas ice cream coffee. evening featured games and group singing. Attendees listed include Superintendent Harland A Ladd and Mrs Ladd and many teachers and guests.

Harmon W. Smith Eleanor Danforth High Street Huse Memorial School Smith Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America Harland A. Ladd Ladd Richard Hersom I. A Trueworthy Helen Canale Lucille Lishness Keith Archibald Charlotte Sais Ver Ivanetta Newton Momma Gray Jane Feers Danforth

Knights of Columbus Elect Officers in Sagadahoc Council

Sunday night’s Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus elected Edmund Parady as supreme knight, Reginald Cyr deputy grand knight, Arthur Bourn chancellor, Leon Piasick recording secretary, Daniel Perrys treasurer, Arthur Boulay warden, Henry Biggins inside guard, Fabian Clement inside guard, Francis Valliancourt trustee. A letter from Cpl. Robert F Perry USA thanking the Knights was read. A buffet supper for new and outgoing officers is set for July 2 with Lorenzo Masser expected as guest.

Sagadahov Council Knights of Columbis Edmund Parady Sracd Reginald Cyr Arthur Bourn Leon Piasick Reiing Daniel Perrys Arthur Boulay Ww. den Henry Biggins Advent Fabian Clement Quint Francis Valliancourt Oie Alex Burgess Cpl Robert F Perry U.S.A Knights Lorenzo Masser

Open House Day announced by city leaders

W Owen and Mrs Frees erick FE Drake announce an open house day with public relations headed by W Dayton Hill and Ralph E Stetson. It notes Memorial Hospital graduates have recently passed the State Board examinations and multiple city groups plan to donate equipment and furnishings for several rooms.

Quick Freezing in Locker Plants Expands in Maine

A Maine Development Commission survey of Vermont freezer locker operations shows 8,000 lockers in 31 plants, with two locker sizes, yearly rents from 10 to 14 dollars and 50 cent key deposits. Meats, vegetables, and fruits are prepared, weighed, and quick frozen, with charges per pound varying by item and operator. Two thirds of projected funding requires escrow before materials, but new plants proceed under War Production Board permission.

Maine Maine Development Commission Vermont Barre Mid- Mebury Burlington Vermont Department of Agriculture Division of Markets

Twin B Club installs officers in Brunswick meeting

The Twin B Club of Bath and Brunswick held its annual meeting in Brunswick with fourteen Bath members attending from Low ell Temple and thirteen Alvah Young Temple members meeting the group. A lobster and chicken salad supper followed at the State Cafeteria. Mrs. Emma Haley presided, reports were read, and Mrs. Ethelyn Gilman installed new officers led by Mrs. Annie Williams president and Mrs. Alvan Storer vice president. Next meeting set for July 13 at Bridge Street residence.

Twin B's Club Bath Brunswick Offcers Lowell Temple Temple Alvah Young Temple New State Maine Street Emma Haley Middle Street Ola Lombard Mary Curtis Annie Williams Bridge Street Emily Williams Jane Shea Sarah Potter Gertrude Stewart Edith Miller Viola Melzard Sadie Garcelon

Annual Police Ball Proves Great Success

The Seventh Annual Police men's ball at the State armory drew over 100 couples for a grand march and midnight dancing to Cliff Leeman's 10 piece band. Roland Smith Post American Legion members led by Capt. Howard Pratt and Joseph A. McLaughlin oversaw police functions while Le​gionnaires on duty included Eugene G. Hart David M. McKellar Walter M Hill James A. Clappison Ernest Pinkham Edward Kelley Forrest C. Legard and Arthur J. Paulin.

State Armory Cliff Leeman Roland Smith Post American Legion Howard Pratt Joseph A. McLaughlin Wendall F. Williams Eugene G. Hart David M. McKellar Walter M.hill James A. Clappison Ernest Pinkham Edward Kelley Forrest C. Legard Arthur J. Paulin

Fire department fights three alarms and more fires

Saturday morning Engine Three responded to a furnace fire at 606 Washington street owned by Mrs Harry G Deering. Engine Four brought in extra gas to extinguish the blaze with no damage reported. A second call Sunday afternoon for sawdust blaze at Maine Central freight yard required a booster tank line. Sunday at 12 45 a chimney fire at 92 Union street necessitated tearing out partitions and cutting a chimney hole with Engine Four booster line. Mr and Mrs Carlton Perry and daughter Elaine of Winship street will spend the summer at Campbell cottages in Robinhood after leasing one for the season.

Harry G. Deering Washington Street Maine Central Ernest Myers Union Street Carlton W. Perry Elaine Winship Street Robinhood Campbell

Alec Baka Takes Gross Honors In Sunday Tourney

Sgt Alec Baka US Army assistant pro Bath Country Club captured gross honors in Class A at Bath club Sunday with an 82 on a 51-player field. Elwood Toothaker was runner up in Class A with 86. Clarence Eaton and Raymond Parks tied for first in the Kickers, Parks winning on a coin toss. In Class B George Neagle led with 91 while Ross Spear captured gross honors. Louis Allen E Briggs and E Pride tied for runner up. In Class C Henry Mank took gross honors with 106, Al Turcotte next at 108. The Kickers honors went to M Oak with 77 on the nose.

Alec Baka Bath Country Club Portland Harbor Defense Forces Bath Club Baka Elwood Tony” Toothaker Clarence Eaton Rayimond Parks Parks Ross Spear George Neagle Louis Allin E. Briggs E. Pride Ross Woodburs Bailey Brings G Fortin R Spear Toothaker Io Ied Eaton Ce Axe Parks Ad Jordan A Parks H Caverly D Perry R Young Roy E Thebeau I/D Henderson H. Jackson K Pattee A. Sharly Fleming Hs Hayes Plummer D. Hogan J. Parker F. H. Morton R. Hersoni L. Gregory H. Arsenault Oak Turcotte Purinton Oliver Im Hagan Mat ' i Ib K Bruce Glynn I Webber B Mitchel

Standing in Softball League and Local Expenditures

The item mixes a softballs standings snippet with a 1944 state expenditures list. It names Ensign Sparrell and Mrs Sparrell of Somerville, visits with family in Bath after a death, and lists expenditures for Governor candidates Lo Fernald and Hildreth, plus representatives and other offices with small amounts. The fragmentary text includes campaign spend figures and local notices for county roles.

Secretary of State Ordane Wcluck Lo Fernatd Horace A. Hildreth Paul Julien TR Ardine Richardson Congress John Pitvase Robert Hale Scott Kittredue McFarland Andrew AD Pettis Maine United Labor Andrew A F Pettis Ralph O Kale

First Overseas Ballot Arrives From Bath in England

Approximately 30 ballots were mailed by Bath city clerk to armed forces members for the June 19 State primaries. By Monday four ballots had returned. the sole overseas ballot came from Pvt. Charles E. Hewitt of the 3rd USA, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt Jr., 74 High Street, who is stationed in England.

Bath City Pvt Charles E. Hewitt USA Charles E. Hewitt, Jr High Street England

Women and Men Sought for Sagadahoc Bean Harvest

Bean picking will be a serious proposition in Sagadahoc county late July to early August per C L East county agent. An estimated 800 extra pickers needed for 100 to 150 more acres than last year with 1200 if weather fails. Active school recruitment under Farm Labor Office direction with Frank B Day speaking to youths in Richmond Topsham and Bath. Citizens Service Corps aides coordinate with school superintendents and local officials to recruit as many bean pickers as possible before and after schools close. Trained adults ensure safe transport and fair treatment while wages remain good.

Sagadahoc C. L. Eastmen Sagadahoc County Farm Labor Office Frank B. Day Iwin County Farm Bureau Lewiston Richmond Topsham Bath John Parker Summerstreet Citizens Service Corps William H. Bruce Extension Service

YMCA Committee News and Local Soldier Furloughs

The report notes renewed activity of the Committee for Foreign Work and the growing presence of American troops. Corporal Norman Guynn of the U S Army, stationed at Camp Phillips Kansas, arrives for a two week furlough to spend time with his mother Mrs Hugh D Grant and Dr Grant at their Front Street home and their Berry Mills Summer residence in West Bath.

Cpl Norman Guynn Camp Phillips Kansas Hugh D. Grant Grant Front Street Berry Mills West Bath

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times William Jacobs Pepper's Alleys Beacon Street Epworth League Edwin Pinson Westport Kennebec Sheepscot Carl C. Troop Albert E. Flagg Otis Connell Jack McGrath A. G. Oliver Emden Lake James E. Hogan Portsmouth, Kittery & York Railroad Express Co Mampel's N. Blaisdell & Son Shaw's Field Kearsarge Crescent Street City Hall Ladies’ Aid Society of the Corliss Street Church E. E. Albee Pine Street George E. Hughes A. H. Waterman F. J. Matthews Laconia, N. H J. M. Ham Virginia Ham Raymond C. F. Norris Misses Manson B. W. Hawthorne Miles Standish Oleg Hanson S. P. Hinckley David Curtis W. H. Crockett Everett Street William Merry W. E. Rice Rice Brothers Yacht Builders East Boothbay Marshal Reynolds E. M. Fuller E. M. Fuller, Jr Theta Chapter Bowdoin Medical College Alpha Kappa Fraternity Riverton Beatrice Morse Menced Harriman’s Edward E. Gaudreau Ladies of the Universalist Society Harold Haggett Charles A. Blair George W. Colby Mrs. William York City Eben Gray Rockport Joshua Tibbetts Mrs H. J. Tibbetts C. E. Bachelder B. L. McCausland Gardiner H. T. Passmore & Co Capitol Island E. W. Small J. W. Palmer American Brazing Co Watson. Frye Co John W. Brown Master John Bailey Brown Mrs. Brown New Bedford Mass George Hopkins Small Point G. F. Rouillard East Pond C. Cassidy Henry W. Howard Dead River Grove Street Dan Hart Genesta Chapter Order of Eastern Star Mrs. Scott Golder Mrs. Golder New Meadows Richmonds Edith Malmsten G. A. Tuttle Co Grace Potter Arthur Arsenault Fuller Susan Searles Lillian Moses Rev J. L. Hoyle Andover Theological College Margaretta J. Shaw Elm Street Adams Dromore Grange Bath Band Charles T. Jackson Clothier Martin O’laughlin Shannon House Clarence W. Modell, Jr Davis Fox Ransom B. Fuller Stevenson Taylor John S. Hyde Ladies of the Universalist Church C. E. Jaquith Beacon Street Church Ladies’ Sewing Society Sidney B. Lermond Fore River Ship & Engine Co Quincy Jennie Dunton Boothbay Harbor Dewey S S William Sanford Summer Street D. T. Percy Arlington, Mass Dr. Hooker Hyde _ Light Guards F. H. Kimball B. W. Morse Ole Hanson Morse High School John W. Ballou Alonzo Hamilton Lettie Searles Kent's Hill M. A. McPherson Newton Center James McPherson H. G. Berry Berry House Portland Forest City Pris Eddie Gilbert J. E. Hughes Rockweed Club the Universalist John L. Denny Hull Fore River Iron Works Crawford House Scotland Lincoln Street Frank Farrin Cea Bs Joseph Webber People’s Church Edward O. Dow Marine Hospital Boothbay Charles E. Dunning Biddeford Corliss Street HUSE Knights OF Coubus War Production Board Montpelier Twin B Club Country Club Henry Mank al Turcotte M. Oak Ensign Herbert Sparrell U.S No 6 Spaurrell Somerville Sparrell Harold Tobey Willow Street USO Plas Navy Bnas Marines Brights of Coltuntues Committee For Foreign Work Y.M.C.A Henry W. Owen, Jr America the Times Co Bath, Maine
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