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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1945

Page

7

Bath Chronicle 1905 Notes On Local Life

Forty years ago Bath residents read of Foote brothers overboarding a 25 foot anchor, ships visiting the harbor, farm purchases in Brunswick, and daily routines of workers at Bath Iron Works and Shaw's Mill. The notes cover June 20 to 23 1905 with weather, travel, society visits, trolley trips, skating at Alameda, and local appointments, plus church and college alumni events and a launch built by Fred Butler.

Foote Charles Id Harry South End Ose Maine Fred Butler Butler New Meadows

College party arrives by boat and departs for Livermore

A college group arrived on the boat this morning and left on the morning train to Livermore for a vacation. Governor Cobb visited the town last evening and registered at the Shannon House.

College Livermore Cobb Shannon House

Cousin Visits Portland. Lowell Attends Maine Telegraph Meet

Mrs. Watson and her cousin have traveled to Portland to visit Bert Robbins. James S. Lowell went to Bangor at noon to attend a meeting of the Maine Telegraph Company.

Mrs. Watson Portland Bert Robbins James S. Lowell Bangor The Maine Telegraph Co

Bath city items mix sports, travel and civic notes

Charles B Farrar returns to town after seven weeks with a broken leg from skating at the Alameda. A nine ball league named the Baths debuts in the city and plays its first tie in Wiscasset this afternoon. Joseph W Winter and West Bath neighbors petition the Post Office Department to extend rural free delivery to Berry's Mills road toward Quaker Point. Ushers at Friday’s graduation were Ray Welch Percy Hodgkins Lee Mikelsky Ralph Passmore Fred Lord Howard Black and Frank Lemont. Center street Grade Five closed with patriotic songs and recitations. primary grade enjoyed ice cream and cake. Steamer Ransom B Fuller arrived at 3:50 and departed upriver at five. Steamer Wiwurna carried 150 to Boothbay Harbor and nearby islands. Miss Ann Mullaney leaves Bath for Springfield Mass to reside with her niece Mrs Meehan. she is 82 and long affiliated with St Mary’s parsonage. Millard Hanson learns motorman duties on the local electric line. W Mason and granddaughter Louise depart for a week’s visit. Supt John McInnes of the Bath Iron Works travels with Mrs McInnes and Duncan, Roger and John for five weeks’ outing at Old Orchard. cottage rented until August. Maine Bankers association outing brings F D Hill F H Low S H Duncan William S Shorey and Charles F Magoun to Bar Harbor. William Decoste makes several trips. his leg injury from a gasoline launch weeks ago is improving.

Craven Family Returns From Brooklyn Visit

Mr. Albert E. Craven and his daughter Louise have come back from a trip to Brooklyn where they stayed with Mrs. Craven's sister Mrs. Dougherty. Dr. C. A. Packard returned Saturday from a fishing trip to Belgrade with his brother from New York.

Mr. Albert E. Craven Louise Brooklyn Mrs. Craven Mrs. Dougherty C. A. Packard Belgrade New York

Iron Works rout South Portland in high school game

South Portland Merchants, mostly high school players, fell behind 4-3 before the Iron Works exploded for eight runs in the third inning led by Jerry Poulin with a homer. Hank Washburn relieved and dominated after a slow start by Maheu. Willette led Iron Works with four hits, Poulin hit the first Kellay field homer of the season, and the game stretched to 1 hour 34 minutes due to a tire delay.

South Portland Merchants’ Ball Club South Portland The Iron Workers Jerry Poulin Johnny Gleason Hank Washburn Maheu Merchants Iron Works Willette Small Allen Poulin O'Ouellette Shiro Furbish Ouellette Washburn Griffin Grover Kellay Field

Acute Shortage of Eggs Likely in Near Future

Washington June 27 A nationwide black market in poultry threatens an acute egg shortage and potential destruction of laying flocks. The House Food Shortage Investigation Committee reports midwest and far west sections sell poultry at 10 to 50 percent above legal prices, driving liquidations of laying flocks as farmers seek higher returns from meat.

Washington House Midwest Far West California

Divers Busy Seeking Gold on Ocean Floor Treasure Hunt

Lawrence P. Wolfson of Everett Massachusetts plans a treasure dive this season after organizing a 60 foot boat and enlisting two former navy divers. Fishermen know wrecks off Cape Cod and warn of jagged hulls as winter storms alter the sands making each search a new adventure.

Lawrence P. Wolfson Everett. Mass Wolfson Cape Outer Cape

New Hampshire Man Fined in Maine Fawn Napping Case

Ellsworth reports June 27 that a New Hampshire man paid a 59.40 dollar fine in Maine's first fawn napping case in many years. Game Warden Supervisor Wayne Lindsay disclosed the incident yesterday.

Ellsworth UPI New Hampshire Wayne Lindsay Maine

Iron Workers Blank Yudy's Friday Night

The Iron Works blanked the Yudy's Tires 5 0 in six innings at Kelley field as Rupe Lewis earned his second consecutive shutout. Portland’s Andy Lane allowed seven hits as Bath failed to threaten. Parker and Small led the Iron Workers with key double plays and a steal home. Also noted is Miss Lorna Kramer returning from Orono after studying at the University of Maine and planning to stay home for summer.

Rupe “Satchel” Lewis Iron Works Yudy Kelley Field Portland Bath Andy Lane Portland High Charlie Small Iron Workers Grover Lester Parker McCobb Small Poulin Ouellete Lewis Lane Lorna Kramer Abraham L. Kramer Court Street Orono University of Maine Kramer Elowitch Holt Kilgore Garneau Scott Woodman Cf Haney Bath Iron Works Willette Ouelette Shiro Ring Gs Ibi Is Small Brewer Stewart

Foreclosure Notice In Georgetown Maine Mortgage Breach

Ruth W. Whertas of Georgetown Sagadahoc Maine and Percy C. Balley announce foreclosure on parcels in Georgetown after breach of mortgage condition. Descriptions cover two lots bounded by town road brook ledge and neighboring properties, dating from deeds in 1937 and earlier with references to Bradbury Todd Woodside and W P Todd.

Ruth W. Powers Georgetown Sagadahoc State of Maine Savadiahoce County of Sagada N. E Bradbury P Todd Town Road Bradbury P. Todd Florence R. Woodside Towit Hind Crantor Benjamin H. Woodside W P. Todd W P Todd Percy C. Balley

Maine Outdoor News highlights hot fishing in June season

Maine anglers can expect top fishing in Sebago lake to the Canadian border as warm weather and rains keep water levels high. Beginning June 21 smallmouth bass may be fished with all natural and artificial baits, with fly fishing only until then. A 14 pound togue near Tunk Lake misses the 15 pound minimum, while Mrs. Harold Loring of Bar Harbor lands a twelve pound Atlantic salmon in eight minutes.

Maine Sebago Lake Canadian Malcolm Noyes Tunk Lake Maines Manley Bragdon Noyes Togue Narraguagus River Harold Loring Bar Harbor Phillips

Framingham Woman Returns After Mother's Death

Mrs Eugene Worrey of Framingham Mass arrives Monday after the death of her mother Mrs Mary E Pero. She will stay with her sister Mrs Thomas McCabe at 39 Floral Street.

Eugene Worrey Framingham Mass Mary E. Pero Thomas McCabe Floral Street

Probate Notices from Bath Sagadahoc Court 1945

In Sagadahoc County Bath probate court notices reveal hearings held June 1945 for estates including Joseph Svolich Celia Baton and Horace Sowa. Appointments include Celia Baton as administratrix without bond and Eunice E Bovee administratrix with others named, with final accounts and executors listed.

Probate orders and petitions in Bath Sagadahoc county

In a Bath court a probate session considers petitions for administration with the will annexed and without bond for multiple deceased residents of Bath and nearby towns. The court orders publication to notify interested parties to attend a July hearing or object, naming executors and guardians including James A. Miller Napoleon A. Lemoine and Horace W. Swett, with various real estate sales and accounts filed by trustees and guardians.

Bath Sagadahoc Bath Independent James A. Miller Charles E. Miller Charles E Miner Louis Allen Cora Gerrish Andrew S. Merrill Bernice M. Lee Bernice M._ Lee William H. Shea Jane Mc Donald Shea Napoleon A. Lemoine Andrew J. Lemoine David Crockett Mt. Vernon Kennebec County Ida R. Russ Byron Fpf. Barker Ath Trust Company Mildred T M T. Hall Bath Trust Company Trust Company Fred C. Cox Tate James Sli Truxtee Fetate Lilly C. Harley Nashua New Hampshire Georgetown Webster F. Harley Horace W. Swett Willam Musenden Charles H. Co W Swett William M. Musenden Charles H. Cahill Wilon Miuesenden Charles H. Cahell Alexander M Curler Janet Mead Thomas A. Love Howard W. Mayo Harry T. Madden Edith M. Madden Annie D. William Fred J. Williams Wilbur G Cahill Fetute Cara Rae Vide Carin Rae Hunt Madalten d Mat Moher Inte Silovich Petinon Cella Eaton Heth Svdie Pn Cine Eiizahah Rey Owi the Bond Celia Eaton

Bath Golf Winners Show Strong At Wa terville Club

Bath golfers paced the Wa terville Country club Pro Amateur and Amateur events. Russell Young took second and Elwood Toothaker third in the amateur, with 79 and 83 gross. Ray Moore of Waterville led with 76. George Jones of Augusta won the Pro Amateur. Bath entrants included Dr Francis A Winchenbach and several Parks Paquin Oliver Hall Bridgham Jr and Jimmy Jones.

Bath Waterville Country Club Russell Young Elwood Toothaker Young Toothaker Ray Moore Waterville George Jones Augusta Club Jimmy Jones Bath Country Club Francis A. Winchenbach Howard Mayo Clarence Eaton Alfred Parks Raymond Parks Richard Paquin Roger Oliver Willis Hall Edward Bridgham, Jr James Jones

Bath Municipal Court DWI Guilty Plea And Fines

Cecil E. Abbott of Bath pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Bath Municipal Court. He was fined 100 dollars and 5.20 dollars in costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Additional pleas included four respondents for disturbing the peace with 6.50 dollars in costs, three repeaters given 60 day Kennebec County Jail sentences, and a Saturday intoxication arrest fined five dollars plus 4.70 dollars costs.

Cecil E. Abbott Bath Gardiner R. Deering Kennebec County Augusta

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