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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

5

Bath Chronicle fades into distant memory 1914

Forty years ago in Bath dated June 16 1914 reports visitors to Capt Murphy on the Lydia M Deering at the Maine Central wharf. Mentions Morse High School Class Night Bailey School exhibit Bath Opera House concert and local civic notes including ships Mayflower Bath Iron Works and yacht races official talk about Defiance and local society events.

G. W. Murphy Dorothy Robert Boston Capt. Murphy Lydia M. Deering Maine Central T. Murphy Murphy Bath Goss & Sawyer Greenland

Rainbow Revue at Opera House最ミ

The Rainbow Revue at the Opera House features a long program with numerous acts and performers including The Usherettes Rainbow Chorus Rainbow Makers Shades of Orchid Heavenly Blue Black Magic Little Miss Show Off in Blue American Beauty Exciting Red Chinatown Blues Romping In Strobelite A Day At The Races Rain Rain Rain Raindrop Soldiers Dancing Stars Silver Sparkles Salute To The Stars and many others led by Katherine Picken, Judy Boyce, Donna Wade, Nancy Burroughs, Laurel Packard, Elaine Medeiros, Nancy Senecal, and Mary Welch among the contributing artists and groups.

Rainbow Chorus Joan Gandee Edna McPhee Loretta Morse Jean Fitzgerald Marie Foss Christine Fuller Judy Ashe Barbara Fuller Marie Earle Carol Bennett Jane Robinson Nancy Senecal Rainbow Makers Donna Wade Linda Ashe Joanne Cromwell Diane Lewis Anita Anderson Anita Cyr Lynda Simmons Natalie Simmons Denice Bessey Joan Spinney Elaine Medeiros Laurel Packard Darlene Fitzgerald Cynthia Fitzgerald Diane Hall Jacqueline Hederman Nancy Burroughs Lillian Elsmore Katherine Picken Heavenly Elaine Renshaw Donna Blanchard Judith Bean Sally Leonard Betty Anderson Joan Arsenault Barbara Orr Linda Foster Julia Badore Bonnie Chase Terri-Lee Wade Virginia McDaniels Ann McGole Nancy Keegan Sandman Junie Savoy Paula Hamilton Helen Griffin Carol Doyle Beverly Doyle Nancy Newell Sandra Wagner Cecelia Wagner Stephanie Hilton Gloria Pinkham Junie Savoie Gail Lane Nancy Merchant Karen Smith Jacqueline Shorette Judy Legard Sylvia Lane Ann McCole Irma Genthner Beatrice Hodgkins Rose

New Meadows Boat Club Plans Summer Visit and Lights

June 17 meeting set arrangements for entertaining Portland Yacht Club on July 25 as they run to New Meadows River. Officers escort visitors to anchorage north of Old Bullrock bridge. Vaudeville luncheon and dance planned at the clubhouse with other plans to follow. Also discussed were maintaining range lights at Bombarmend King's Point and Bullrock with the club to establish lights and furnish fuel for cottages.

New Meadows

Bath area notes and class reunion highlights 1905

June items include Walter Hill clerking at E A Farrars High Street store and Mrs Miram Welch traveling to North Bath for the summer. Bath High School class of 1905 held a reunion at New Meadows Inn with plans for the tenth reunion. Officers elected include John Perry president and Roscoe H Shaw treasurer. Phi Rho hall crowd filled. many alumni attended. Supt John McInnes and family left Bath for Boston to sail abroad.

Annie Torrey Gertrude Greenleaf Fred E. Hooper Bath High School Alumni Association William E. Hogan J. F. Koughan Ann M. Robinson Jennie Silsby Susan N. Ballou Ruth W. Turner Lester Morse Charles C. Low Bath High School New Meadows Inn J. Edward Drake A. J. Dunton B. F. Barker E. J. Marston Daniel McPhee George Merrill Frank S. Wakefield George Jacobs Jennie Si Walter Hill E. A. Farrar’s High Street Bedford Miram Welch North Bath Pleasant Farm Fred Carter Harry Day Phi Rho John Perry Reident Paul Fitzgerald Herbert Cavanaugh Roscoe H. Shaw Kenneth Weeks Linda B. Farrar Walter ‘Hill John McInnes Hull Bath Iron Works McInnes John Roger Duncan Boston

Bath leaders hailed for attracting new industry to city

The Bath Industrial Corporation trio Charles A. Coombs Fred B. Reed and Charles H. Oliver are praised for guiding a major success as a shoe manufacturer agrees to move operations into the old polish factory building. John A Totman Morse High will summer at Poland Spring House. Mrs. Wil Rosch noted as oldest present from 1859 cohort.

John A. Totman Morse Poland Spring Poland Charles H. Oliver Bath Charles A. Coombs Bath Industrial Corporation Fred B. Reed

Cate in 1863 Party Figure on New Orleans Scene

The item notes Cate in 1863 as a notable figure in New Orleans parties and a Mississippi craft laborer. It mentions her work aboard the schooner Charles A Camp which wrecked in the Gulf of Mexico during the winter of 1968. It also reports Wis casset native strawberries reaching the Bath market, selling at 30 cents a box.

Cate New Orleans South Charles A. Camp A of Mexico Wiscasset Bath

Phippsburg Vocational School News and Local Notes

Miss Jean Hunt returns home Saturday after a month at Sargent Camp in Peterborough New Hampshire. Mrs Beesie Cotton stays at Brightwater cottage. Lobster stew supper tickets for Bodwell Grange on June 30 are available from Mrs. Totman Mrs. Gilman and William Blaisdell or at the door. The piece notes that the average U S motorist used about 550 gallons of gasoline in 1929 and about 700 gallons today.

South Portland Jean Hunt Sargent Camp Peterborough N. H Beesie Cotton Brightwater Cottage Bodwell Grange Thomas Totman Stanwood Gilman William Blaisdell U. S

Probate Court Action in Sagadahoc Estates

At a Bath court in Sagadahoc county on June 18 1854 orders issued to publish notice for three weeks in Bath Independent. Probate court will convene July 13 to hear petitions in the estates of Irving P Bailey and Lewis H Warren. Katherine E Warren named executrix without bond. Gladys B Chase named administratrix without bond for Irving P Bailey. Arthur J Dunton, Judge of Probate.

Bath Sagadahoc Katherine E. Warren Katherine Earren Arthur J. Dunton

Intermission at the Dance Recital with Gingham Gowns

The event features Mabel Ashe Judy Legard Carol Cummings Judy Boyce in Red Flannels Marilyn Ray Blue Skirt Waltz and more including Lavender and Lace and Gals In Calico. Miss Cunningham presents a silver loving cup to Judy Boyce after nine years of lessons. pupils receive flowers and a purse. Prizes for ticket sales go to Ruth Ellen Hunter Kathy Pick en Nancy Senecal. Ushers named Noel Blair Maureen Kelliher Barbara Stewart Elaine Pinkham.

Clothesline Mabel Ashe Judy Legard Carol Cummings Judy Boyce Marilyn Ray Sylvia Lane Linda Chapman Beatrice Hodgkins Elizabeth Hodgkins Irma Genthner Paula Weeks Stephanie Hilton Rose Marie Abottoni Nancy McIinnes Patricia Monroe Christine Fuller Barbara Fuller Donna Sedgley Mary Cunningham Carol Henderson Mabel Asher Delores Dorre Delores Miss Cunningham Ruth Ellen Hunter Kathy Picken Nancy Senecal Nancy Blair Maureen Kelliher Barbara Stewart Elaine Pinkham

Maine minerals topic at Rotary club meeting

Rotary guests from Portland and New London discuss Maine mineral resources including copper mica beryl and feldspar. Speakers Ro tarians George Goodall Bill Karcher and Dick Francis join Andrew Butterfield and Rev Oliver W Bell pastor of Wesley Methodist Church in a wide ranging briefing on mining in Maine and nearby counties.

Greenwood Maine North Carolina Oxford Sagadahoc Thomaston George Goodall Bill Karcher Portland Dick Francis Andrew Butterfield Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Bell New London Conn

Marriage Intentions Filed by City Clerk

Marriage intentions on file name William H. Jones and Marion Mae Reay, Calvin H. Wing and Marilyn Leeman, James E. Jones and Jane Elizabeth Ellen Dolt. Names include their parents and addresses in Tow er circle North Bath 188 North street 1419 Washington street Philadelphia Pa.

Harry E. Ring, Jr William H. Jones Arthur M. Jones Tower Circle Marion Mae Reay Frank M. Reay North Street Calvin H. Wing James C. Wing North Bath Marilyn Leeman Hollis Leeman Woowich James E. Jones Roland E. Jones Washington Street Jane Elizabeth Ellen Dolt Raymond W. Dolt Philadelphia

Connecticut Revenue Mix Shifts Toward Sales Tax

Connecticut relies on sales and use taxes for more than half of state revenue, changing the balance of tax sources and affecting household budgets. The report notes the growing role of consumer taxation alongside other levies and discusses potential policy implications.

Connecticut

Probate notices list estate appointees in Sagadahoe county

Lillian H. Heal as Register of Probate notes appointments in Bath and West Bath in June 1954. Walter T Brown appointed administrator without bond. Kenneth W Francisco named executor without bond. Edward W Pridgham appointed administrator. Marguerite M Lemont named executrix without bond. John R Newell named executor. Ends with true copy statement from judge of probate.

Lillian H. Heal Sagadahoe Lowine Nellie M. Brown Bath Walter T Brown Frank Francisco West Bath Kenneth W Francisco Alice E. King Edward W. Pridgham James B. Lemont Marguerite M Lemont William S Newell John R Newell Arthur J. Dunton Lillian H. Heat Sagadahoc Marion White Moody Fred L. White Arthur J Dunton

Wiscasset News Briefs and Obituary of Herbert W Hawes

Wiscasset continues to host visitors and property transactions as families from Virginia and New York visit and plan summer stays. Herbert W Hawes, 96, longtime local merchant and public servant, died at his Federal Street home after a long illness. He was a Coburn Classical Institute graduate, ran a shoe and dry goods business, served as First Selectman and Town Treasurer, and supported Wiscasset Academy. He is survived by nephew Harry Hawes and cousins. services were held at his home.

George Owen New York Bath Iron Works Express Owen Bath Newport Herbert W. Hawes Federal Street Winslow Washington Hannah Smiley Hawes Coburn Roan Episcopal Church Wiscasset Academy Harry Hawes North Vassalboro

Vacation visitors and summer guests tour coastal towns

GEORGETOWN visitors from St Joseph Missouri call on Mrs Graves sister Mrs Harold J Brown Jr Miss Belle Heald and Mrs Harry H Heald were Bath visitors Monday Eugene Youngken and relatives from Hackettstown New Jersey occupy one Campbell cottage at Robinhood Mr and Mrs Judson Cross of Exeter New Hampshire and daughter are at Kennebec Point for the season Mr and Mrs John Gilmore and sons Andrew and Gordon of Montclair New Jersey are vacationing at Mrs Elizabeth Holts cottage on Heals Eddy

St. Joseph Graves Harold J. Brown Belle Heald Harry H. Heald Bath Eugene’ Youngken Hackettstown N. J Campbell Robinhood Judson Cross Exeter N. H Kennebec Point John Gilmore Andrew and Gordon Montclair, N. J Elizabeth Holt Heal’s Eddy

Five Islands Social Roundup Names and Visits

Mrs Shaw of Woolwich phoned Mrs D W Staffeld on Monday. Sandra Bowman of Bath visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ransom Sawyer. Mr and Mrs Alvin Mitchell and children of Eustis Florida have been guests of Mrs Erland Moore and Mr Moore.

Mrs. Shaw Woolwich D. W. Staffeld Sandra Bowman Bath Ransom Sawyer Alvin Mitchell Eustis, Fla Erland Moore Moore

Board of Trustees Eyes Transfer of Building to City Denied

Rubin stated the long ceased bid bond claim was settled and the re created Board of Trustees could transfer the building to the city. Ermine is described as a stoat with white winter fur.

Board of Trustees Rubin

Probate court order notices in Bath Sagadahoc County

A Bath Maine probate notice lists estates for John J. Cavanaugh Albion L. Corliss John Guy Dunlap Mary F Hunnewell and others. It directs publication in Bath Times Bath Indent and calls a hearing on the first Tuesday of July with executors administrators and beneficiaries named seeking final accounts probate bonds and testamentary actions.

Bath Sagadahoc John J. Cavanaugh John Gowen Albion L. Corliss Woolwich Olivia K. Corliss John Guy Dunlap Prudence L. Dunlap la Dwyer Annie M. Gillo Annie Gillo Bertha B. Henderson Thornton G Derson Thornton G. Henderson Mary F Hunnewell Josephine A. Plumstead Josephine A.lumstead Mary A Lightbody Charlies Mary M Tarbox Grace L. Roberts MM Miller Providence State of Island Rhode Island Sagedahoe County Maurice M. Miller R. A. Welch Bathdecca John P. Carey R. Artur JF Dunton

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Morse High School Assembly Hall Miriam Bradford Adams Grace Elnoragleston Pearl Ethel Hall Clara Marguerite Hennessey Dorothy Higgins Evelyn Cecelia Shaughnessy Frances Mabel Southard Maurice Wescott Avery George Melvin Carlton Isaiah Wilde Hunt John Andrew Totman George Brown Wetherbee Frank Edward Whalen Esther Lillian Brown Clara Isabel Brown Jenrynie Helen Colby Bessie May Hopkins Charlotte Mary McCutcheon Amy Davis Titcomb Maron Thomas Clark Wallace Reed Ham Otis Lawrence Hunt Carleton White Lowell James Lester Morse Bernard Woodbury Sydleman Mae Agnes Stirling Miller John Samuel Clancy Bailey School of Industrial Ernest A. Allan Aramede Tarbox Allan Washington Bar George Washington University Oliver Moses Phillips-Exeter John W. Cummings Mary Cummings Hebron Academy Joseph Sewall Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lena Cunningham Nequasset Edgecomb Ralph Rand Johnson So-Giet St Venetta E. Bridgham A. T. Bartow Hyde Windlass Co Lighthouse Service Hampton Cape Cod J. H. Moore M. J. Lord W. G. Renisen J. O. Leneans Ss. J. Williams Bath Opera House Ward L. Gaudreau Music Hall Lewiston Gaudreau Joseph Gaudreau Opera House Bath Industrial Corp A. Sanford Keith’s Leah Winslow Castle Square Keith's Municipal America Spokane Brooklyn Association of the B. H. S. Alumni Isaiah W. Hunt Bowdoin George B. Wetherbee Phillips Andover James I. Morse George M. Carlton Charles Fitzgerald H. Lemont Joseph Brierly University of Mane Grassy Ray Me Glasgow Mr. MolInnes Retandard Oil Co Hockomock L. L. Lowell Nelson 2d Frank H. Percy Messrs. L. L. and W. A. Lowell Nequasset Farm Morse Bros Water Street Boardman Hyde Windlass St. Claire McNeal Bragdon Berry Or O’brien Sprague P. Oliver B. Oliver Dingley Chase McDonald John Totman Charles Laskey Tomboy James Love Shoe Factory Lady Friends F. B. Nichols Hubert H. McCarthy Forest Legard Clifton Marjory Berlin Joseph M. Trott Hanover Raymond Charles Henry Butler Mrs. Butler South End Howard Bath Military and Naval Orphans Asylum Kennebec F. H. Kimball Commodore Ledyard Fred Cook E. W. Larrabee W. W. Dennison Clarence Martin O. J. Ledyard W. E. Rowe Robert Cochran L. L. Hooker Morse's Mountain Morse High School Assembly Hall Sumner Sewall Westminster School Lily S. Pray Edith M Kelley Athletic Field Sardheya Harriet C. Jackson Louise Cahill Miss Dorothy Nichols Bankers’ Convention Raymond Harris Trott Dartmouth Trott Beta Theta Pi Fraternity M. O. Glass Capt. Plummer Daisy Farlin Dormer Winshop Perry Manager Small Kennebec Towboat Co W. E Sawyer Boothbay Harbor Popham Beach Society Hall Popham Stevens Frank Burns Fogg Clum Bath Mr. Burns Percy Jerry M. Harrington Eagle Vine Streets Harry Brown Ames Elm Street Moshier & Son Sagadahoc Real Estate Hamilton Riverside Hotel Kennebec Yacht Club Miriam Kimball Jenee Andrews Mildred Clark Marguerite Hennessy Eunice Ledyard Ethel Hawley Kert Staples Studebaker Charles L. Pratt Charlie Mabel Lora Mrs A. Walters Charlestown Mr. Walters U.S. S. Cassin Charlestown Navy Yard Socialist Club James F. Cary Haverhill Ben Mikels Maine Medical School Frank M. Mikels State Hospital Morristown Alice Hartnett Helen Farrell Ruby Rich Helen Larrabee Frances Mann Five Islands Maple Camp Marion Keeler Edward Chandler West Southport Cozy Harbor Hotel Jennie H. Colby Woodrow Wilson Usherettes Delores Dorr Moth Ruth Hunter Vivian Coggeshall Royal Guards Lorraine Turner Martha Hederman Ora Fournier Robert McLeod Donna Albert Sue Burroughs Caroal Cochrane Armenia DeMoscio Marion DeMoscio Christine Coombs the Squirrel Fire Flies Marjorie York Ruth Hunter the Swan George Moulton Springfield East Orange Moulton Bun Creditn Wil Rosch Phippsburg Register Maine Minerals Lillian H Tazewell Carrington Rind, Va Charles G. Chase Leland Foster and Son Kokadjo Boylston Hutchins Frances ,Sortwell Smith House Lee Street Mary Grant Rafter Washington, D. C Bath Road Walcott Andrews West Coast Georgetown
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