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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

6

Tenement Block Bought in Bath for 3550

Charles H. Oliver paid 3550 Tuesday for the nine tenement block at the corner of Middle and Bath streets now occupied by ten tenants. Improvements are planned by the new owner. City Clerk Grassy received primary ballots by express from Augusta totaling 1020 Republican 1260 Democratic 420 Socialists 210 specimen, with ward breakdowns.

Charles H. Oliver Middle Bath Streets Ao A Hance Grassy Express Augusta

Bath Iron Works Supt McInnes to Sail for Glasgow Visit

Supt. John McInnes of the Bath Iron Works hull department and family will sail from Boston June 19 aboard the Winifredian for a visit in Glasgow returning in July. He has purchased a cottage at Popham Beach and is a long time summer resident there with Marsh and Weaver of New York. Robert Cochran and daughter Ethel left today for Jackson College to attend commence.

Laura E. Palmer Boston Watertown Mass Hiram F. Turner Mrs. Turner Bath Kelley, Spear Co Flora Commercial Towboat Co Grace John McIinnes Hull Department of the Bath Iron Works George Percy Popham Beach Popham Marsh and Weaver New York Lowers Robert Cochran Ethel Jackson College Tufts Edith Cochrane Robert Cochrane T. H. G. Marston The Marston Sign’ Co

Manager Davis Banks Two Great Photoplays For Next Week

Davis of New Columbia books two top photoplays for next week. Monday and Tuesday feature The Lion and the Mouse, while Friday and Saturday open The Adventures of Kathryn starring Kathryn Williams, famed for her fearless animal films. The Great Eastern Shows perform in Lewiston today and tomorrow under Central Maine General Hospital auspices. Delays due to Biddeford railroad caused tents and equipment holdup. parade started at 1 p.m. instead of 10 a.m. Webber regrets the delay but says the show proves its presence. Steamer Virginia departs Popham route for boiler packing at Bath Iron Works before resuming double trips, starting Saturday.

Harry C. Webber Biddeford Davis Columbia Kathryn Kathryn Williams Lewiston Central Maine General Hospital Mgr. Webber Virginia Popham Bath Iron Works

Defiance designer upbeat on ahead of June 23 race

George Owen, designer of the cup defender Defiance, arrived from New York and remains to prep the yacht for the next race on June 23, confident it will be in fine trim. A large crowd followed Stan ton's Military Band to a Woolwich dance. the evening ended with lively street scenes and a midnight return trip.

Isaac Howard Woolwich California David Henderson Massachusetts Rockland Front Street King Tavern George Owen Defiance New York Stanton Hyde Windlass

Summer Music Schedule and River Boats Update

The statement notes a conductor will lead the Riverton Park orchestra this Summer with the season opening June 28. Music Hall closes for the Summer next Saturday night. Most of the K. Y. C. boats were down river yesterday.

Fer Riverton Park Music Hall

Sagadahoc Election Returns and Local 1908 Reunion Note

Returns from Sagadahoc County indicate Oliver and Fitzgerald win sheriffs races for the Republican and Democratic nominations, with Mayor Dunton contesting for the Probate Judge post. Coastal weather delays shipments, a 1908 class reunion details and social events are noted along with a Kennebec river shad anecdote.

Sagadahoc Times Oliver Fitzgerald Dunton

Morse High graduation honors public promise in oration

At Morse High School last night James Lester Morse delivered a thoughtful address on the nature of man, signaling potential as a future influential figure. Esther Brown and Kiam Adams sang a soprano and contralto duet, praised for fresh, well trained voices. A nearby York Hall incident saw lightning scorch clapboards and burn electric wires but no major damage.

Morse High School James Lester Morse Morse Esther Brown Kiam Adams York Hall William D. Sewall Washington and Edward Street John Conley Beacon Street

Four youths face charges in Bath larceny cases

Grand Jury reports charging a man with possession of stolen goods and two Houston youths Francis Lee and Raymond Hoyt plead guilty to two counts each of breaking and entering in a Bath filling station. All four cases continued for sentence by Justice Marden. two youths placed on two years probation.

Sagadahoc Court Reconvenes for Civil Estate Case and Morals Indictment

The Sagadahoc Superior Court under Justice Harold C. Marden reconvened in Bath for civil actions over the estate of Capt. Richard Quick and J. Fred Tobey Jr. An indictment against William J. Keliher of Richmond for a morals charge involving a minor girl was continued day to day after he pleaded innocent in Bath Municipal Court in April.

Sagadahoc Superior Court Harold C. Marden Waterville Richard Quick J. Fred Tobey, Jr Bath William J. Keliher Richmond Keliher Sagadahoc

Civil cases flood Sagadahoc docket at June term

Sagadahoc Superior Court on Tuesday continued civil cases at the June term with Justice Harold C. Marden presiding. County Attorney George M. Carlton, Jr. said criminal cases are being continued day to day awaiting civil hearings expected to finish sometime this week.

Sagadahoc

Lincoln Lodge Birthday Celebration Opens at High School

The Lincoln Lodge birthday event began with an 7:30 p.m. session at the high school auditorium. City Council Chairman Merritt A. Mitchell gave the official welcome and a special program was arranged featuring a notable speaker.

Merritt A. Mitchell

City seeks outlawing of shorts and bare midriff outfits

Police Chief Frank Moriarty announced a plan for a new city ordinance restricting summer attire on streets. He argues shorter shorts and bare midriffs fuel sex crimes and cites nationwide incidents as justification. He expects opposition but notes other towns enforce similar laws.

Frank L. Moriarty Ummer Moriarty

Playgrounds Open June 22 With League and Team Play

Playgrounds open June 22 offer their own teams for league competition with other playgrounds and intra playground team events. The program aims to provide children with high enjoyment proper supervision outdoor activity and wholesome character building fun.

Police chief outlines plan to meet Maine chiefs on sex crime ordinances

He said he planned to meet the Maine Chiefs' non Inow this afternoon to gather police officials about similar ordinances in their cities and towns. The Chief said they have been fortunate that sex crimes are let opt in their area and that this step is in the right direction.

Maine

New Recreation Park Opens at Popham Beach

Ocean View Park on Popham Beach was officially opened last week adding picnic tables fireplaces and a children’s playground with a well stocked lunch room. Shirley Pratt and Reid Perkins announce seating for 300 cars and evening hours with live or cooked lobster and clams available.

Ocean View Park Popham Shirley Pratt Reid Perkins

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