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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath June 2 1897 Highlights

Bath diary style notes from June 2 1897 recount visits by Robert Ballard and others, Memorial Day travels, church weddings, Coast Guard and navy yard plans, local business moves, and early summer civic notices. Names include Ballard, Jameson, Folsom, McFadden, Sawyer, Bates, Nichols, Robinson, and more.

Local news highlights from Bath area June 8 1897

June 8 1897 Bath items note FE Murphy and son John back from Portland while John O Ledyard enjoys a deep sea fishing trip downriver. F C Cox returns from New York business on the Pullman. James Caldwell and others dine after a Spray trip to Westport. Blanche Harrington begins training the high school graduating class. Alumni banquet set for June 21 at Y M C A Kindergarten room. Men work on a cellar for Howard Spears on Dummer Street. Fred Footer buys a beagle for rabbitr hunting next fall. Crescent Street house repairs by O W Ring. Charles Kingsbury passes Portland master and pilot exams to command passenger steamers. Charles Cahill rides a bay horse from Albany. The naptha launch Winnegance arrives to shuttle guests between electric car station and Salmon Cove amid river interest. Percy E. Jackson, a Bath native, is mentioned.

City Council Deliberates Sewing Materials Costs and Public Works

Old Town council weighs sewing project costs charging materials to the poor department due to dwindling funds. Actions include approving fines, licenses, and park and safety measures while noting public lighting and infrastructure requests. The session also covers parking privileges, razing a building, and a new fire alarm system study.

Gardiner High Tennis Beats Morse at Welch Courts

Gardiner High boys tennis avenged a Brunswick loss by defeating Morse 3-2 at the Welch courts. Singles wins by Stan Smith 6-1 7-5, Frank McNally 6-2 6-1, and Lewis Lozier 6-3 6-3 led Gardiner. Doubles saw McNally Edwards come back to win 4-6 6-2 6-0 after a Morse Plummer Baker split, while Plummer McFadden edged Whittier Newhouse 6-3 3-6 6-3.

Gardiner High School Brunswick High Morse High School Welch Courts Gardiner Frank “Mucker” McNally Stan Smith Lewis Lozier McNally Larry Edwards Buddy" Plummer Irving Baker Whittier Bob Newhouse Plummer Maynard McFadden Bath Morse Ernest Haskell Lozier Baker McFadden Newhouse Edwards

Bequests for Riverside Cemetery Fund Reported at Woolwich Meeting

Two bequests were announced for the Riverside Cemetery association in Woolwich. William G. Hubbard of Wis Casset left 500 dollars, and Mrs Josiah L Walker of Roslindale Massachusetts left funds in memory of her husband to fund general expenses. The meeting memorialized the late Hon Frank W Carlton and re elected David G Reed as president with Charlotte L Buck as secretary and Freeman A Trott as treasurer. Alfred F Trott Cyrus N Gilmore were named directors for three years. George M Stinson was elected for one year to complete Carlton term. Albert Hathorn was chosen auditor.

William G. Hubbard Wiscasset Josiah L. Walker Roslindale Mass Riverside Cemetery Association Association David G. Reed Charlotte L. Buck Freeman A. Trott Alfred F. Trott Cyrus N. Gilmore George M. Stinson Senator Carlton Albert Hathorn

Maine Apple Crop Expected To Double This Year

Maine officials forecast a large apple harvest with Charles M. White of the State Department of Agriculture saying production will double last year’s 400000 bushels. He cited improved sprying and better quality, noting last year’s frost reduced yields. In Aroostook County potato planting also slowed by wet weather with about two thirds planted.

Charles M. White Department of Agriculture Maine State Department of Agriculture White Aroostook County

Daughter of Bath Returns Parish Meetings Set This Week

The Daughter of Bath Returns topic continues from Page One with Guilmard named among chemists. Mrs Guilmard lists two residences in Brooklyn and Miami Beach. Lite Androscoggin parish organized in Mechanic Falls plans meetings this week at South Poland West Poland and Poland Corner, with Rev Wentworth and Rev Markley preaching.

Guilmard Lite

City council discusses dual salary issue for alderman and fire role

Alderman Robson raises whether a person can keep a city council seat while holding paid fire department work. Mayor Sewall could seek legal opinion, but the motion lacked a second. Bath gains no parking on Winnepance causeway with new No Parking signs and a Slow sign on the structure. John J. Mulcahy appointed to Board of Health for three years to fill vacancy from Herbert W. Mc Cabe resignation. Percy Kingsbury named constable. Judge Dunton reports 47 respondents appeared in municipal court.

Alderman Robson Emery Sewall Winnepance Causeway Whitney Bath John J. Mulcahy Board of Health Herbert W. McCabe Percy Kingsbury Arthur J. Dunton

Miss Douglas Poem Chosen for Anthology and Broadcast

Miss Alice May Douglas has allowed two parties to request a poem for an anthology and later broadcast. She explains the poem’s popularity and cites a WC T U request to write for a Willard meeting. The piece, first printed in Bath Daily Times, centers on a child’s bedtime with mother and references faith, eternity, and a promised heavenly dawn.

Alice May Douglas Wc.t.u Willard Bath Daily Times Mother Frances EF Willard

Missionary Society Monthly Meeting Report

The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street church held its regular all day session focusing on White Cross work at the home of Mrs. Frank Purington. Fifteen members and two guests attended as the pastor and wife visited. Members sewed and boxed clothing for a Kentucky mountain school and other garments for all ages under Mrs. Ruby Preble and Mrs. Margaret Hanscom. A baked bean dinner was served at noon. The next business session includes a love day and will be held June 18 with the third date to be announced. the White Cross plan next meets Sept. 3 with location to be announced.

Far and Near Missionary Society of

Grange Session Hosts and Upcoming Meetings

Guests attended a Grange session with officers and social activities led by Miss Alice F Johnson. June 17 features Sagadahoc County Teachers Council in Bath with Mrs Maurice B Shea lecturer. Idaho Pomona to meet Morro on June 30. Young People Night June 19 at Fast Auburn Grange led by John Abbot. Mrs George W Dall left for Waterville visit.

Jerry L Haile Arthur Clemont Have Sandelin Carvers Orchestra Alice F Johnson Pomona Grange Progressive Orange Richmond Sagacahoe County Teeturers’ Council

Probate Notices Listing Executors and Administrators

Probate notices identify Charles F Parks of Bath executor without bond and Clinton Newtidock and Sarah A Davis of Bath among others. James H Rowe of Phiypetaure and Peter Stewart of Jacksonville Florida listed as administrators without bond with various appointees in Bath and surrounding areas.

John LI Jack Sneadahoe Giardian Charles F Parks Bath Orate Parks Clinton Neewdtock Tate Et Davis Beth Anneved Hattif Rowe Phiypetaure Jane William RO Bowle Phippsturg Maine Peter Stewart Jacksonville Florida Vane Kerhran Stewart Jacksonville Florida Arthur Dunton

Body of Paul Bailey Found at North Bath

The 13-year-old Paul Bailey, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bailey of Cook's Corner, was found off North Bath shore in the Kennebec river late Monday. His body was taken to Fred S Curtis funeral home and a committal service held at Oak Grove. He had sailed May 14 from his home on a gunning float and did not return.

Paul Bailey Arthur Bailey Cook's Corner Marshall Billy Allen George Crocker A. A. Stott

Farmington valedictorian wins Jackson College scholarship

Miss Wilma H. Ray the valedictorian of Farmington High School class of 1937 receives a 1200 dollar scholarship to Jackson College.

Wilma H. Ray Farmington High School Jackson College

Assessors Notice Chapter 13 Sec 70 Bath Maine 1937

Assessors warn inhabitants to file true lists of polls and estates not exempt from taxation as of April 1. Noncompliant residents are barred from tax abatement applications unless they submit lists with their request and prove inability. Board of Assessors Edmund P. Briggs Harry F. Litchfield Earl P. Cahoon Bath Maine May 6 1937.

Edmund P. Briggs Harry FE. Litchfield Earl P. Cahoon Board of Assessors Bath Maine

Probate Court notices for Sagadahoc County estates 1937

In Bath Sagadahoc on June 1937 a probate court order requires publication of notices for estates including Ward, Bridgham Dunton, Sewall, Madden, Hodekins, Reynolds, and others. Executors and administrators present first or final accounts, petitions for probate, and requests to appoint trustees or administrators without bonds. Public sale or distribution actions are indicated with dates set for July probate hearings.

Bathin Sagadahoc Bath Daniel Williams Samuel S Sewall Chemical Bank and Trust Company of New York V. Chepneat Bank & Trust Co Avice Merker Sewall Marcia Sewall Webb Edward Houghton Sewall Katherine Efratestate Katherine Fo Madden Feneeutrix Flora E Leonard Woolwich Harvey PO Hathorne Herbert Hodgkins Joanna Mo Hodekins Joanna M Elien Fo John W. B. Barbour Thelma B. Moore Walter Sgi

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