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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

6

Baby seal tame pet of Bath man at Arrowsic bridge

Forty years ago in Bath reports a tame baby seal captured by Myers Reed near Arrowsic bridge. Reed keeps the seal on a float and house, feeds it herring and bottles, and the creature enjoys swims and returns to its home. Also noted are local travel, campus news, church events, and community updates from Bath on June 8, 1915.

Arrowsic Bridge Myers Reed Reed Seal Levi Blethen Uncle Brethen

Bath Gun Club to Hold Trap Shoot Thursday

June 9 1915 report notes Bath Hay imports at low prices 16 and 17 a ton with little coming in. Bath Gun Club schedules a trap shoot Thursday at four in Woolwich weather permitting. Locals Varnum McCole Carlton Hynes and Miss Marguerite Hynes visit Portland as crews finish Garnet bridge and Barter's Island work.

Bath Woolwich F. W. Carlton Portland Garnet Bridge Gibbons Coal Barter's Island

Pair of coal black horses added to Bath fire dept history

Alderman Ralph Covel and Chief Parks of Bath Fire Department bought two coal black horses for F. S. E. No. 3 in Rockland marking a notable addition to the city’s fire service. old horses to be sold. The Portland Exposition features state entries. a Brunswick horse parade showcased grays from Howard Coal Co. Local and regional residents attend Universalist convention in Auburn. Bath folk include Mrs. Savage and Rev. Willis among others.

Ralph Covel Parks Bath Fire Department Rockland Brunswick Howard Coal Company Universalist Auburn Gertrude Savage Laura Wescott Maria Wiggin Emma _ Hooper Alice Shorey Howard Johnson John F. Jackson S. J. Willis

Bath News Roundup of June 11 1915 Highlights

June 11 1915 items note Sumner Bailey recalling a distant Kennebec yard vessel drawn by 210 yoke of oxen. Ruth Castle stars in Winning Back at the Opera House tonight and tomorrow. Hermans offer magic for children tomorrow matinee. Tinney’s Harmonizers to tour coastal resorts starting next week. Local salmon reports and boat club plans at New Meadows. Postmaster Hyde narrowly escapes a street accident. Kid Sullivan seeks matches at 130 pounds with several rivals. Veterans women and men return from Bangor encampment. Variety of social, maritime and sporting notes across Bath and nearby towns.

Sumner Bailey Woolwich Kennebec Ruth Castle Hermans

Morse returns to farm leads crew for summer cropping

Horace Morse returns from the University of Maine to manage the Morse farm in Phippsburg with seven workers. They plan to till about 35 acres this summer including 13 acres of potatoes, 10 acres of oats and a variety of garden crops. Hon and Mrs John S Hyde return from a California trip greeted by Bath Iron Works officials. The Hydes spent most time in Riverside and two weeks in San Francisco. Bath hosts a Fourth Company Coast Artillery assembly this afternoon with local military color.

Horace Morse University of Maine Morse Phippsburg John S. Hyde California Bath Iron Works Riverside San Francisco Bath Company of Coast Artillery

Knights of Columbus expands state councils in 1915

June 14 1915 report notes John J Keegan state deputy overseeing growth with 20 councils in thriving condition and plans to establish two more. Other items include Frank Perkins home from Boston, trips by Rev M J Duncklee and family, Commodore James P Ledyard hosting yachting party, and local news on shoe contracts and theater renovations.

John J. Keegan Knights of Columbus James P. Ledyard Kennebec Yacht Club Gardiner

Torrent Takes Second Prize at Chelmsford Muster

Bath’s Torrent engine earned second place in the second division at Chelmsford Massachusetts muster amid gusty winds. First division winner was Gerry of Marblehead. other top machines included Niagara of Upton and Hydrant of Holliston. Next muster set for Groton on July 3. Torrent to depart Bath July 2 with unloading tonight at 6 p.m.

Bath Chelmsford Mass Massachusetts Gerry Marblehead Upton Holliston Topsham Eagle Merrimac Hancock Ashburnham Berwick Chelsea Okos

Stork Shower for Mrs Gerald Losier

Mrs Gerald Losier was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Henry Henrikson at 1291 Washington Street Monday evening. Gifts were presented in a pink blue basket decorated area with a pink and white stork on the refreshment table. Jo an Henrikson assisted with serving and Shirley Beals poured.

Gerald Losier Henry Henrikson Washington Street Lésier Henrikson Joan Henrikson Shirley Beals Orris Ames Edward Lesier Harry White Richard Bisson Victor Lonn Bert Lonn Dwinal Cornish Laforest Coombs Albert Losier Judy Losier Mary Stuart Connie Kerwin Linda Ames Bath Dorishire Helen Rogers Brunswick Ann Roehrig Warren McIntire Mary Lebel Jean Berry

Rains Cause Washouts and Plugged Basins

City Manager Stanley R Judkins said heavy rain caused minor washouts and many plugged catch basins. Debris left in streets from raking leaves and sticks was carried to gutters, clogging basins and triggering washouts. Most damage occurred in Meadow Way and Pine Street neighborhoods.

Stanley R. Judkins Meadow Way Pine Street

Edison Release at Columbia Theatre Headlines Portland Night

Ee John E Fitzgerald tours Portland on business as shoppers flood the streets. The Columbia Theatre features the first Thomas A Edison release in the Paramount program The House of the Lost Court with The Pathe News showing the North Atlantic fleet. Also on bill The Quality of Mercy. Robbins circus comes to Bath next Tuesday. Annie Palmer heads to San Francisco for the Exposition with a relative. Chestra enjoys a Portland weekend with Mrs Cheltra and Mr Scribner.

Columbia Theatre Thomas A. Edison Paramount Pathe News North Atlantic Wilson

Insurance Bites Prompt Amid Dog Attack Concern

Patricia Forsyth owner of a large Afghan dog obtained personal liability insurance after the dog bit risk. An agent called soon after requesting a new policy due to the original being damaged by the dog. The article notes historic US road mileage growth from under 150000 miles at the century’s turn to over two million miles today.

San Diego Calif Patricia Forsyth United States

Bath Twilight League Rosters Set For Sagadahoc Lincoln Play

Bath Iron Works and Eagles Club lead two Bath teams in the Sagadahoc Lincoln Twilight Baseball League with a 21 game schedule at Kelley Field and Wiscasset A C venues. Rosters include Gene Hunter and William Watson among others with games starting 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bath Sagadahoc- Lincoln City Recreation Commission State Armory Bath Iron Works Eagles Club Wiscasset A. C Frank L. Sample Boothbay Kelley Field Boothbay Harbor-Eagles Gene Hunter Frank Torrey Richard Farrow Jim Beck John Trafton Doug Champion Mike Callan Melvin Cornish Albert Cornish Gene Farrar Jimmy Smith Marlin Pennington John Gaudet Arthur Tainter Arthur Robinson Eagles William Watson Chick Marchetti Louie Kingsbury Bob Carmichael Paul McCourt Thaxter Trafton Bill Haggett Mike Ford Clarence Irish Ralph McInnis Vance Libby Richard Snowdon Larry Pecci Robert Soule George Wyman Wiscasset Boothbay Harbor Wiscdeset Community Center

Air Station Marksman Wins State Championship

Kenneth W. Skillin of Brunswick Naval Air Station and Bath won the Maine State Pistol and Rifle Association marksman title at Blue Hill, firing a 2170 for the day with six first prizes and multiple seconds and thirds. Team members also earned top marks including Chief Wayne Davis and Joseph Dalacia winning masters and other divisions.

Brunswick Naval Air Station Bath Maine Associaton Champonshis Blue Hill Amiir Kenneth W. Skillin Adams Court Wayne Davis Joseph Dalacia

Lower Bridge Opens Over the Eastern River

After a hearing in Augusta the bridge specifications changed and the height increased. Dresden residents celebrate a completed bridge approach from the Cedar Grove end and work by Jackson's crew raising the roadway by six feet and adding rip-rap. Guard rails will be installed before traffic opens. The Bath to North Woolwich highway is paved and the Dresden approach is widened. The new Lower Bridge will serve motorists, sportsmen and businessmen for years.

Dresden Cedar Grove Jackson Bath Woolwich

Legion drum corps results and cadets rehearsal plan

Bath spectators cheered as Pontiac Drum Corps of Lawrence Mass took second place and Sons of Israel Drum Corps of Lawrence finished third. Cadets, 41 members, will rehearse Tuesday through Friday for the State American Legion contest in August after the convention parade at noon. Previously, two men took 50 hours three times weekly to raise Big Ben’s weights before electrification.

Aplause Pontiac Lawrence Mass Sons of Italy American Legion Augusta London

Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County Bath Estates Registered

I Lillian H Heal Register of Probate certifies executors administrators and guardians appointed for Bath estates. Timothy C Maney Alice A Maney William H Maney named executors May 17 1955. Frank M Stinson Carl Albee administrator June 7 1955. Henry C Parshley Edward F Miller executor June 7 1955. Norris H Wilson Alice W Small administratrix June 7 1999. Seddie F Kelley May M Strong executrix June 7 1955. Arthur J Dunton Judge of Probate attested 16 23 30 Lillian H Heal Register.

Lillian H. Heal Sagadahoc Timothy C Maney Bath Alice A Maney William H Maney Frank M. Stinson Carl Albee Henry C Parshley Edward F Miller Norris H Wilson Alice W Small Seddie F Kelley May M. Strong Arthur J Dunton

Morse Girls Win In School Badminton And Ping Pong

Morse High School girls competitions concluded with badminton and ping pong winners across six periods. Winners include Joanne Miller Elvera Pecci Rosalyn Higgins Nathalie Pushard Judy Holbrook Betsy Gamble Edna King Joanne St Pierre Mary Leeman Annette Bailey Judy Watts Cynthia Dsggod Phyllis Warner Nancy Bourgois Rolande Lebel Julie Cummings Lois Merrill Claudia Carter Elaine Lecotte Sylvia Kingsbury Christel Cornish Una Witham Jackie Purdy Frances Vaillencourt.

Morse High School Joanne Miller Elvera Pecci Rosalyn Higgins Nathalie Pushard Nancy Norton Sally McPhee Charlene Guynn Joan Pouliot Judy Holbrook Betsy Gamble Edna King Gloria Swearingen Marilyn Bates Joanne St. Pierre Mary Lee Lois Merrill Claudia Carter Elaine Lecotte Sylvia Kingsbury Christel Cornish Una Witham Jackie Purdy Frances Vaillencourt

Brownie Troop 19 Concludes Season With Elections

Brownie Troop 19 held its final meeting of the season on June 9 at Huse School. Patrol leaders named were Geraldine Morin Diane Paulin and Penny Roderick. Anita Cloutier elected Juliette Low representative and Carol Morin chosen to represent the Junior Day Camp to be held at Mr and Mrs Edward D True 352 Front Street Saturday. The group discussed next season's meeting plans after a game session.

Brownie Troop 19 Huse School Geraldine Morin Diane Paulin Penny Roderick Anita Cloutier Juliette Low Carol Morin Edward D. True Front Street Brownies

Center the Cake in the Oven for Even Baking

When baking a cake, position the oven rack to place the cake near the oven center. For a layer cake, place the two pans diagonally on one shelf with equal space from each pan to the oven walls to promote even hot air circulation.

Probate court notices for Bath estates 1955

A Bath Sagadahoc probate court order directs publication of three weekly notices to heirs. It details hearings on estates including Flora Broom Frank M Churchill Thomas Doucette Helen MelIntyre Edith Annie Thompson and others with appointments of executors and administrators and bonds where required. The order names Mildred Morin Danford A McDonald John L Thompson and Clayton B Churchill as parties in various petitions.

Bath Sagadahoc Clayton B Churchill Thomas Doucette Mildred Morin Helen E. MelIntyre Danford A McDonald Danford A. McDonald Frank D Scott

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Virginia Hamilton Donald Sewall Mark W. Sewall Zanzibar South Africa Arnold Cheney & Co Alexandra Alexandria Marseilles New York Wallace R. Ham Orono Frank Mitchell Boston Capitol Island Mr. Mitchell Edward Mitchell Hancock Insurance Company Men's Union For Christ Corliss Street Baptist Church Harry Cornish Raymond A. Christensen Dorchester Elm Street Baptist Church Corliss Free Baptist Church Five Islands Edgecomb P. B. Browne Ephraim French James Iren Cora Small Lizabeth Hodgkins C. A. Jewell Hatch Colonial Club Navy Department Wadsworth Ucle Spain Hynes Wollaston Pattee Judge Keegan Seth Stewart Sebasco Estates A. A. Percy Merritt George B. Tucker Rochester N. Y Harry W. Tucker Middle Street G. B. Tucker Charlotte Wyman Helen Wheaton Ethel Lundrigan Frank Oliver Popham F. H. Kimball Joseph Coss Perry Gay Jennie S. Harvey Fisher Oak and H. F. Morin Maine Homeopathic Medical Society Augusta House Morin Board of Censors Bath Opera House D. F. Baker Revere Cyrus W. Longley Lester Harrington Henry W. Owen, Jr Samuel H. Wakefield Coast Artillery Corps Milan F. Bennett Sanford P. E. Dunbar Willow Shade Farm Litchfield William Simpson Express Office Joseph C. Varnum Joseph F. McCole Joseph Hynes Rhode Island Marguerite Hynes A. M. G. Soule Bureau of Inspection Portland Exposition Paul Bradford Bath Garage Company S. Holbrook Esther H. Jones Jordan Hall New England Conservatory of Music Ana Jamess. Jones USN USS Birmingham Charlestown Navy Yard Sgt James Jones USA C. F. Magoun E. J. Marston H. W. Tucker J. P. Ledyard Edgar Lavoir William Hauvrick City D. T. Percy Arlington Almy Percy New York City Bill Tinney Orr’s Island Tinney W. P. Emery Times New Meadows M. A. Haradan Hyde High Street Kid Sullivan Kid Dennis Waterville Kid Garraison War Eagle Lewiston Bill Alain Marcalle Cadette Kid Chase Florence Robinson George T. Cutting Jennie Jack Ladies’ Auxiliary Sons of Veterans Arthur Stewart Vernon Miller T. W. Hyde Camp F. H. Spinney Bay Point L. A. Bailey Oscar R. Adams Colorado Springs Nova Scotia City Landing Baldwin Ve Kerinebec Pracce Dorothy Sewall York Hall Daniel Dougherty Kineo Maine Pharmaceutical Ham Shiatee Ae A. D. Hervey St. Lawrence University Gunnison Dr. Hervey University Bowker Yard Kelley Spear Yard William E. Hennessy Mary Nugent Harry B. Sawyer South Hadley Mt. Holyoke Colleg Jennie Sawyer Naarae N. C. Coffin John Hart D. J. Doyle South Lucy Madden Adams Hospital Jamaica Plains Jamaica Laura Gackenbach Lynn Hospital Lynn F. B. Nichols Dorothy Frank W. Perkins M. J. Duncklee Marsden N. H Angie Hodgkins Nobleboro Fred Rollins Daniel Bishop Merrymeeting Park Coombs Wharf William T. Donnell Katherine Loach Ella Chase Robert B. Hatch Edward B. Winslow Percy & Small Norfolk Rio de Janeiro Fred Fernald Herbert Alderwood Joseph Pray Nahanada Richmond E. Randall Leonard Deloche Torrent Mrs John E. Fitzgerald Ioe Sca Frank A. Robbins Annie Palmer Exposition Enroute Charles Chestra Cheltra Fred Scribner Air Station Marksman Bath’s Legion Grace Church Morse High Church School Grace Church Parish Grace Church School James L. Grant Episcopal Church Department of Religious Education God Roger Preney Michael Grace Milton Misner Dawn Savage Pamela Bourget David Hammond Carla Jean Oliver Margaret Voorhees Ann Bussey Peter McMann Byron Hammond Harry Fullerton Cheryl Savage Mary Redennett Sandra Elliot Sarah Bourget Pamela John Vallerie Fullerton Leslie Ainsworth Nancy Grace Stephen Vachon Russell Ferris Dean Lindau Sandra Valerie Fullerton David Swearingen Bruce Lindau Stephen Thayer Lucy Lee Smith Leslie Alice Grant Roberta Jewell Merline Osborne William Luke Susan Bates Sandra Sinclair Jean Shumway Henrietta Rogers Patricia Guynn Camp O-At-Ka Sebago Lake Woman's Auxiliary St. Mary’s Guild Young People’s Fellowship Lillian H Hea Register LILLIAN H_ HEAL
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