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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
8
News notes from Bath and surrounding areas include travel, political caucus plans, church sermons, graduations, and social outings. Mentions Supt Clarence Reed on vacation, a Republican caucus to pick delegates, Beech Cottage gatherings, and summer services at Merrymeeting. References to Edinburg travel, Morse school graduates, and social visits among local families.
The Planning committee notes excellent progress on the new consolidated school plan and announces a public meeting once all details are finalized. No regular July or August meetings, but special planning sessions will occur. interest grows in an annual clambake, picnic and another activity to be announced if deemed advisable.
Eight students received degrees and commissions, with Second Lieutenant status in the Kers' Reserve Corps. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Danforth and daughters Eleanor Jean Barbara, Captain and Mrs. John M. Gowdey, Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Hersom, Mrs. Hersom Edith, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Slowe, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham L. Kramer, Charles Lermond, Albert Povich and Mrs. Albert E. Whitney and Virginia, Bath.
Reported results show Bath voters casting a record turnout with 1406 to 1082 in the city race. Rep J Horace McClure won renomination for a second seat with 1015, while Forrest C. Scolten of Portland headed the slate for U S Senate on the Democratic ticket with 171. Governor Le B Currier of Lewiston led Louis B Lausier of Biddeford, 118. The piece notes unopposed bids and other local figures in the election.
Probate notices from New York detail executors administrators and guardians with Beatrice H Avery Donald L Avery and others named. The June 8 filing references bonds and qualifications. firm registrar notes the showing estates and a record entry in York Brooklyn and New York districts.
Court records list resumes for cases involving Thomas L. Grindell Jr of Bath and marital name transitions for Alice M. Mc Donald, plus Garon of Richmond from Annie F. Garon of Rich-Charles, Holt of Bath from Alfreda M. Holt of Bath, and a desertion case for Seth N. Snipe of West Bath from Omah C. Snipe of Bath, along with Julian D. Bennett of Bath from Edna H. Bennett of Portland.
Mrs Edson Whitehurst and her children Harry and Janie Halter of Woodbury New Jersey and her nephew Elisha Gallup of New London Connecticut are visiting Mrs Whitehurst's parents Mr and Mrs A M Main at their summer home at Birch Point.
Notice issued for estates in Sagadahoc County Bath to interested parties. Court orders publication in Bath Independent for three weeks urging claims and hearings on June second Tuesday 1948 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. Names include Roy F Shackford estate Isabel B Wiley Mary L Borland and others with executors and administrators appointed or petitioned.
The West Bath Farm Bureau gathered at the Grange hall with Mrs. William White and Mrs. Earle Colombe presiding. Present were Mrs. Embers, Warren Davis, Mrs. Walter Kingsbury, Mrs. Harry Larra bee and son Harry, Mrs. Lemont, Mrs. Edward Thompson, and John Whorff. A public event on the calendar listed Dr Miles from the university to conduct a session on 23.
Probate notice regarding John L. age 24 with multiple parties interested in estate proceedings in Rage County. The document lists personal representatives and required actions for claimants and potential heirs within the court's deadlines.
Proceedings in the probate court for the estate of John H. of Bath deceased. Nellie named executor G Hun named in will. First and final account presented by Mildred E Dowling administratrix. Wilbur C Olver and Warren Oliver linked to estate. Perry Le son named executor. Attest true copy dated 10 17 24.
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