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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

6

Bath oversubscribes Liberty Bond allotment by large margin

Fortnightly Bath report notes Bath raised nearly 50 000 toward the 300 000 Liberty Bond goal with subscriptions closing Thursday night. The item lists residents in Boston visiting Bath, fishing at Moosehead Lake, Morse High School activities, naval enlistments, hotel openings, and local civic events amid a busy 1917 summer buildup.

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War Bond Purchases and Local Notes Highlight Day

On June 13 1917 William H Melcher a 94 year old veteran buys a Liberty Bond stating he would rather purchase 10 bonds than have the U S beaten. Local news records residents traveling to Portland Boston and Augusta and ships moving properties as war effort activity continues with social events and public notices around Bath.

William H. Melcher Igtreet U. S

Coal laden schooner discharge at Larrabee wharf

The schooner Blanche H. King capt Williams finished discharging 1750 tons of coal at Larrabee’s wharf. Capt Williams has years at sea and has not visited Islesboro recently. The town notes diversions including a dance, knitting, and Red Cross preparations underway despite local organizational delays. Large freshet floods Androscoggin river with logs adrift and upper dam water at Brunswick.

Blanche H. King Williams Larrabee’s Wharf Islesboro Red Cross War Fund Washington Androscoggin River Riley Brunswick

Local inventor builds model flying machine for inspection

June 18 1917 Frank A Norton of 23 Highland Street finishing a three foot model he invites aerial machine enthusiasts to inspect. Norton studied all flying machines and claims an original design from repeated tests. Park crew replace rustic bridge and clip lawn after rain. Capt Stahl to relinquish command of Gardiner G. Deering temporarily. Capt Glacier to command schooner on next south trip. Several locals return from Rangeley Lakes fishing trip.

Frank A. Norton Highland Street Mr. Norton Stahl Gardiner G. Deering Charles Glacier Jane Palmer

Family gathering and seaside interest at Gilbert Head

Sister and husband, Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen, with son Stephen and daughter Martha of Woolwich, enjoyed a family dinner at noon. Mr and Mrs Harry Hollings and family of New York City are at the Hollings Summer home at Gilbert Head for the season. A sail boat built in Holland by Mr Hollings is moored in Atkins Bay, drawing much interest.

Arthur Allen Stephen Martha Woolwich Harry Hollings New York City Hollings Gilbert Head Holland Atkins Bay

Local Social Notes Share Weekend Visits Across Bath Area

West Bath and nearby towns display a flurry of weekend calls and summer plans. Families including Farnham, Belanger, and Goodenow share visits, while residents like Reta Hennessey Barbara Fuller and Loretta Barter take on summer employment. Hospital notices and new births appear alongside long lists of callers and guests in Gardiner Lewiston Bath and Brunswick venues.

Robert Farnham Candy Ricky Boloxi Reginald Farnham Bath F. Dechan B. F. Whetmore Gardiner Leon Belanger Stephen Goodenow Mildred Bowie Lewiston Reta Hennessey Seguin Lodge Barbara Fuller Dairy Joy Ruth Fuller Maine Medical Center Portland Marie Earle Bath Memorial Hospital Loretta Barter Brunswick Albert Whorff Mark Harland Boynton Patty Josselyn William Slodakins Kittery Queene Bennett Quaker Point Carl Wayne Everett Willey Myles Willey al Higgins Waterville Judy Goodrich Berwick Arthur Corner Robert Coombs Robert Metcalf

Wiscasset Junior Academy highlights and local notices

School reports show students from Grades 1 to 4 engaging in hobbies with emphasis on conservation. Joseph C Percival earns Bowdoin College scholarship for 1961 entry. Community events include Congregational Sunday school program and a Hobby Show with Strawberry Festival planned at St. Philip’s parish house June 29.

Sara Bradford Lou'se Soule Mary Lou Peaslee Mina Tucker York Lessard McFee Mars. Francis Joseph C Percival Harry EB. Percival al Naread Wiscasset Bowdoin College Ife Robert Huston Grosse Pointe Park Mich Deforest S. Day Walcott Andrews Bath Road Edgar K. Sewall Marcia Sullivan First Congregational Sunday School William Cost Neal Wayne Adams Stanley Johnson Priscilla Dorr Judith Callahan Upper Federal Elwin Cunningham Glenn Maine Maritime Academy Castine Cunningham Glick St. Philip's Parish House

Woolwich Family Visits and Summer Plans

Woolwich residents wrap up a week with relatives as Mrs Car roll Morse of Days Ferry returns home with Mr Morse. Miss Helen Nichols and Miss Kolinda Nichols of Greenwich Connecticut finish a 10 day visit with their sister Mrs Tarpy Schulten and Mr Schulten. Mrs Russell Boyd of Swampscott Massachusetts will arrive Saturday to spend the summer with her mother Mrs Frank J Walker of Days Ferry.

Carroll Morse Days Ferry Helen and Kolinda Nichols Greenwich

Downtown Traffic Study Pushes Two Way Plan for Front Street

Merchants urged a comprehensive survey of all downtown businesses to gauge the impact of a proposed two way traffic flow on Front Street with one side parking. Council supported recording all opinions and planned a broad merchant survey to determine true effects and potential benefits or losses.

Shonberg Front Street Thomas Jo Canacaris Ton’s Front Avelin Merritt A. Mitchell Cannearis Mitchell James W. Temple Euch Icalle Temple Bath Area Larry Katz Max Katz Elm Street Water Street Flin Street Katz Elma Street Brant and Elm Streets Elmar Street Blin Street Taam Brent Street Edward J. McMann Center

Probate Notices Publish Order for Estates in County

A true copy of the probate order directs publication in Bath Independent for three weeks. It lists executors and guardians including Susie A Tar and Harold Rubin, with appointments for Peck Pearl, Albert Pottlard, and others, to appear at Probate Court in Bath on the specified date for approval and distribution of estates.

Couney Chantes Commerce Street Commerce Street APG Starminger Mtn Peroane Petat Treveumatter Daath Savadahoe Tole Lowiop Bain Bes Bath Independent Path Bathoon Fen Forceoon Cates Sydney & M Breck Lnte Phippshore Deere Beyathi Ile Paped Commer OF Batt Tinerk Carlton Petityon Valentian Rideout Rubin Ardite Et Prhar Y. Trewer Soper Conservatara PEARL Derioch Ccotti Albert Allin Sota Gomettiedt Anne Ainsworth Harold Ribin

Untitled historical notice in Richmond and Bath regions

Fragmentary notice describes military prayer and burial details connected to Richmond and Bath areas. Mentions Robert Peacock, Robert Nason, Smith Wiley, Drum and The Corps, Doratt Mergitl, and Miss Caral Cornish with local residents. Observes burial obligations and local gatherings in Mere Grove and nearby districts.

Thom Ned Mwurkonat Robert Peacock Robert Nason Bieders Smith Wiley Poot Amy Kven Wits Doratt Mergitl Smith-Wiles Riurdalpty

South Woolwich Fire Dept Promoting Home Safety

South Woolwich Fire Company launches a two week door to door home safety drive in Woolwich town. Chief George Guvett says the effort aims to place fire extinguishers in homes and vehicles as part of a fire prevention program. Chairman Gerald Creamer notes volunteers will educate residents on various extinguisher types and models suitable for home and auto use.

Mutubere South Woolwel Tolinus Woolwich Illint George Guvett Vier Gerald Creamer Comaltibers South Woolwich Fire Company Cresiner Chingrman Creamer

Woolwich 4-H Club Meeting With David Hodgdon

The Woolwich 4-H club met June 8 at David Hodgdon’s home with members present. President Philip Booker led the session after a film on 4-H programs in Chicago was shown. Refreshments were served by Nilkin McIntyre and Raymond Ca 1. The next meeting was set for June 22 at Mr Hodgedon’s home.

Woolwich David Hodgdon Philip Booker Coniau Chicago Nilkin McIntyre Raymond Ca Hhe Jromie Hodgedon

Stevens Family Medical Residents and Associates

Stevens family and associates in Boston including Hiram C. Stevens and Mr and Mrs Rich ale with Pinko and daughter Su avn and Jane Ellen, all listed for medical care residents.

Horom A. Tobey Wakelieddd Maes Hiram C. Stevens Boston Richale Pinko Suavn Jane Ellen Sath

Probate Court Orders Notice for Estate Filings in Bath

Public probate order in Sagadahoc County Bath authorizes notices for estates of Lillian Terrell Home Alice May McLean and Georgia Fox Varney. Executors Willard McLean and Todd Varney named. Bertha Sholes Brown named administrator. hearings set for July in Bath with bonds optional.

Atos Bath Ino Saeadahoe Motham Isid County Lillian Terrell Wall Coootiner Ro Deering Garditeld Alice May McLean Willirds Levi McLean Willard 1A MelLean Georgia FE Fox Varney George Box George Wo Bertha Sholes Brown Newoham Massachusetts Mit Joseph W. Brown

Bath probate notices name executors and administrators

Harriet Gertrude Philbrick and Rita Teed are named as administrators for deceased residents of Bath and Woolwich with qualifications dated June 4 1957. Simon Scammon and Covell families appear as executors or executrices without bond. Harold J Rubin is the attested true copy of the order. Barbara L Brewer is the register.

Brewer Sagadahoc McLean Bath Willard Harriett Gertrude Philbrick Wil Bod PO Philbrick Rita © Teed Woolwich Lois R Allen Hing Hourriet Scasimon Ernest Scammon Ratpiec Covell Trey A’ Covel Harold J Rubin Barbara L Register

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Fred H. Kimball Moosehead Lake A. H. Shaw W. S. Glidden J. R. Andrews Samoset Hotel Rockland Breakwater E. R. Wright Phyllis William McDonald Fred Hector Mary Carolyn Fargo, N. C Hector William D. Sewall Hazel Littlefield Simmons College Morse High Miller and Attaya City Hazel McPherson Naval Reserve Miss McPherson R. B. Parrish Morse High School Register of Probate Bath Trust Co Sanford L. Fogg Town Frank B. Nichols Frank Southard Augusta Randall F. Cook Portsmouth Navy Yard Coss Talbot W. Daley C. Daley A. Attaya A. Bowker P. Miller Amory M. Houghton New York Amory M., Jr Little Blue School Farmington Cape Cod Canal John Cross Hockomock Southport Florence Robinson Boothbay Harbor E. J. Marston Maine Medical Association Alex Ross Percy & Small’s C. P. Wetherbee Bath Iron Works Phillips-Andover George B. Wetherbee Bay Point Kelley Isabel Arthur Hodgdon Naval Hospital Corps Charlestown Navy Yard M. J. Hennessy Popham Virginia Riverside Old Shaw Center Street Hill Red Cross Maine H. A. Morin Flagstaff Williams Cottage Sabine Leland Mitchell South End Doris Dyer Marion Redlon Edith Mitchell Vietta Gay Joseph Sewall Duncan McInnes Edward Lowell Robert Fulton First National William King William D. Mussenden High Street Wrathy Customs House Old South Cyrie Thomas J. McDonough Archie M. G. Dow Dunham Wheeler Percy & Small Dow Navahoe Fairfield Wheeler R. Lawrence Smith Henry Douglas Bacon, Jr Ancon C. C Boy Scouts Helen Leota Jacobson St. Lawrence University A. B. Hervey D. D Bangor James H. Joy Springfield Edward Joy Dummer Street Sagadahoc Ferry North Woolwich Bath-Brunswick Brunswick Highway William H. Grady John Grady & Son Rachel Potter Allen Candy Store Center Street John A. Lord U.S. N Joseph Meyer St. Louis Roberts C. B. Swett Pejepscot Front and Cedar Streets Texas Steamship Co Belfast William B. Harnden Charles B. Clark John S. Hyde Minnie White Hyde John Trainor Ra Howard Assembly Hall Robert Stover Thomas Li Lundrigan J. ‘J. Hess Winthrop, Mass Lillie Bryant This City John Shaw S. R. Percy Thomas McLaughlin Horace Mitchell North End S. Louise Libby North Grammar School R. H. Baxter Oliver Moses E. W. Hyde State Gov. Millikan Diffin Wellman House Purington Texas H. W. Tucker Mrs. A. A Percy John Hayes Hayes William A. Fall W. S. Senter M. L. Chick W. E. Kershner Fort Warren Mass Kenneny Norman Howard Capt. Conley Earl Brown Doris Stetson O. M. Redlon Popham Beach Judge Hardy Cottage Harold Thompson Florence Dodge Newcastle F. P. Somes Sebenon Hall Harry Starbird Commercial Street Boothbay Kennebec William S. Oliver Small Point Beach Mr. Oliver Leonice Brockway Morse Sma John A. Morse Milton S. Kimball Yale Kimball Priscilla House In the Pines H. A. Oliver Steward’s Department City of Weath CF EF. M. Fuller Clarence W. Morse C. C. Troop Frank Powers Rangeley Lakes Allan H. Ramsay James B. Drake Lacey Patten George RP. Davenport Houghton McLellan Charlotte Hyde Newport R. I Naval Hospital Naval Coast Defense Reserve Ruth S. Whitney Wollaston Alice K. Robbins Eugene Worrey New Bedford Aurina Georgetown Col. Drake Birch Point Maine Medical Reserve Corps Presson Ardene A. Stott Woolwich and Bath Maine National Guard Reserve Fred B. Reed Fred H Kimball Kimball Cottage Ernest J. Stone Dover N.fl Dover High School Robert West Bath Perey Holbrook Sumner Andrews Arthur Holbrook Freeport Smith-Toley Post Harold Ames Dave Gite Dean Shea Barrakal Brewer Bara L. Drewer Reypister Richmond Conteoued Miss Caral Cornish Bxlweld South Woolwich Fire Dept Stevens Harold J. Rubin Barbara L. Brewer
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