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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1959

Page

4

Bath Reels With Local News In 1919 Chronicle

Fortnightly Bath column recaps William Cameron’s return from Hallowell, school plays at Morse High, church events, cemetery notes, charity suppers, a wealth of social gatherings and local incidents including streetcar issues, ice cutting, and a daring horse-drawn load rescue in Sagadahoc Square.

William Cameron Bath Hallowell

Red Cross to Distribute Knitted Garments for France

On February 28 1919 the Red Cross committee on knitting prepares to send garments to women and children in France. Red Cross rooms in Bath host daily sewing from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs Frank S Bowker of Phippsburg died Friday in Bath. First Baptist church youths plan a social at the parsonage 138 North Street this evening.

Red Cross Committee On Knitting France Red Cross Frank S. Bowker Phippsburg Bath First Baptist Church North Street

Bath Driving Club Races at Mill Pond Saturday

Morse High senior class delegates Edward Hawley Haviland Torrey Cuthbert Wilson and Percy Miller attend preparatory school conference at Bowdoin College February 28 March 1 and 2 and will join a Brunswick banquet tonight. Mr and Mrs J Harry McLellan arrive at San Juan Puerto Rico for winter rest and note favorable climate and strong American influence. Duncan McInnes of Andover Academy to run on relay team against Exeter at the B A A games in Boston Saturday night. Bath captains Harry A Biggins and Naham Brewer who have driven for Bath and Boothbay Harbor lines join Lake Huron coal steamer for a three month South America voyage.

Morse High Bowdoin College Edward Hawley Haviland Torrey Cuthbert Wilson Percy Miller Brunswick J. Harry McLellan San Juan Puerto Rico Duncan McInnes John McIinnes Andover Academy Exeter Boston Harry A. Biggins Naham Brewer Bath and Boothbay Harbor Lake Huron South America

Lehigh Valley barge 707 arrives with coal cargo

March 2 1919 Lehigh Valley barge 707 arrived from Perth Amboy New Jersey with 900 tons of anthracite coal for M W Sewall Co St Marys Guild of Grace church meets Monday night at the parish house. The article also notes local historical recollections and community notices from Bath including various events and local figures.

Lehigh Valley Perth Amboy N. J M. W. Sewall Co St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church

School Exercises Formally Backed By Board Of Education

Leland R. Mitchell, a former pupil now thirty years ago, formally accepted the program on behalf of the board of education. Many members of the parent teacher association attended the exercises. George C. Beals of Phippsburg is painting his scow the Comet for spring work and expects to run the first high run. The first National bank cost about $6700, and interior renovations begun this week will cost more than three times that. The work is by the Office Bank and Library Co of Boston with Morse in charge. Master John Gallant at 20 High street court was surprised with a signet ring by about 20 friends. A jolly evening followed with games and music, ice cream, cake and candy served.

Board of Education Leland R. Mitchell Parent Teacher Association George C. Beals Phippsburg First National Bank Office Bank and Library Co Boston Morse John Gallant High Street Court

Dresden notices and student award in Bath area

Dresden continues coverage with an Albion grange hall talk on March 26 by a local speaker on wild fowl. Marilyn McCobb of South Dresden, daughter of Harland and Mrs. McCobb, is named Good Citizenship candidate by Col. Dummer Sewall Chapter of the D A R in Bath. she is a Morse High School senior.

Albion Grange Hall Marilyn McCobb South Dresden Harland McCobb Col. Dummer Sewall Bath Marilyn Morse High School

Saint Louis Eagles Down Morse High in Western Maine Clash

The Saint Louis Eagles defeated Morse High 71-52 in the Western Maine tournament. Roland LaBonte hit key outside shots to fuel a second-quarter surge, while Morse struggled to slow the Saint Louis offense in the second half. Guy Garon led the Eagles with 19 points, and Morse counters included Eddie Avery and Fred Brown.

Saint Louis Eagles Morse High Roland Labonte Eagles Morse Labonte Saint Louis Biddeford Guy Garon Guime Eddie Avery Fred Brown Charlie King Avery al Daivle Carher King Moree Phil Langlais Garon Jamip Daigle Conra Lea Ybonte St. Louis Gully Garon Utes Brown Big al Daigle Sint Lois Fred Prawn Allcome Pete Farrell Enda

Crowned queen at Dave Astor show for teens in Portland

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Call celebrate a newborn son. Dr Boyd Livesay, Topsham Brunswick Water District superintendent, visits Bridge Academy. Attorney Charles T Small and family visit Mrs A Pickard in Topsham for Colette Small’s birthday.

Dave Astor Portland Lawrence Call Bridge Academy Boyd Livesay Topsham Brunswick Water District

Temple Elected Handles Junior High Deliquency Notes

Police chief Wagner reports a juvenile issue at Temple's Junior High is not widespread. A rock shattered a caboose window after a train passed Oak Grove overpass, and local shop lighters were stolen. Investigations by Officers Tainter Alexander Avery and Chief Wagner solved both cases by morning.

Oak Grove Avenue Wagner Arthur Tainter Russell Alexander Tainter Paul Avery rarTs

Bath Could Be Lieneer Road and Sewer Plan Proposed

The capital improvement budget calls for a $2 increase from $13 000 to $15 000 with projects such as replacing two 1958 police cars with 1989 models at an estimated $2 400. It also proposes $1 000 for a four yard street sweeper, $4 400 for a truck, two $3 000 sidewalk plows, $2 200 for a station wagon and $3 600 for a one ton platform truck for the cemetery. Additional funds include $2 000 to finish work on the track at Mc Mann field and $5 000 for assessors maps with another $5 000 requested. A $3 200 estimate covers buying a vacant house near the high school for expansion and parking. Mrs BE Footer’s daughter and son in law, Roy Reed, returned from a two week vacation in St Louis and Columbia Missouri.

Highway Department McMann Field Judksins BE. J. Footer Roy Reed St Louis Columbia

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Sagadahoc County Maine

On February 24 1959 Loring D Small Sheriff proceeds from a judgment in Sagadahoc County Maine to sell at public auction the real estate in Bath bounded by Middle Street and adjacent to Pendexter and Thompson land to satisfy Ambrose Redlon v Laurier Daigle for 1582 costs. Sale set for March 30 1959 at Sagadahoe County Court House.

Sagadahoe Beeun Ambrose Ho Redlon Redlon Thry Laurier J Daigle Bath Saradahoe Miane Bretinnine Middle Street Inne Joseph Corliss William W Pendexter Pendexter Sud Thompson Maine Central Railroad Company Frank N Thomason Sagadahoe County Loring D. Small

Christine Snipe Appointed Administratrix in Sagadahoc Estate

Barbara L Brewer Register of Probate certifies Christine C Snipe of Bath is appointed Administratrix deb. n. t. a. for the estate of Allan Spear deceased, with appointment date February 9, 1959, in Sagadahoc County.

Barbara L. Brewer Sagadahoc Christine C. Snipe Bath Allan Spear Barbara L Brewer

Queen Esther Lodge P Anniversary Plans Discussed

Members of Queen Esther lodge met Tuesday in Woolwich to finalize plans for the anniversary event set for March. Entertainment chair and refreshments lead Dorothy was named, with Lois Knight noting several state officers will attend including Martha M. Robinson of Buxton.

Queen Esther Bekah Lodge Mary Hall Pearl Reed Hon Woolwich Lois Knight Bekah Assembly of Maine Martha M. Robinson Buxton Dorothy Clara Leach J Grand Lodge Emma Gre Rock Bound Stonington Noble Grand Dor Stone Cat Thompson

Pardon Consideration for Otis Mu in Maine

State of Maine notices a pardon case for Otis Mu under sentence for vent taberties is pending before the Governor and Council. A hearing will be held at the Council Chamber in Augusta on the first day of April at ten o clock am. Harold I. Gos Secretary of State. 9-12-19

State of Maine Augusta Otis MU Maine Nestlas Harold I. Gos

Foreclosure notice on Bath parcel by First Federal Savings

The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath claims foreclosure on a Bath parcel in Sagadahoc County described by deed references to Frank N. Thompson and Cathalena E. Lan, due to breach of mortgage condition. The notice is dated February 1959 and signed by J. Frank Hunt as secretary and treasurer, with notary acknowledgment.

Laurier Daigle Sagadahoc St Minne Dee Bath United St Vinemeca Sagadahoe Sta Viuine Cour Sagadahoe State of Maine Shoe State of Maine Joseph Corliss Thompson Middle Street Maine Central Railroad Cathalena Frank N. Thompson Sagadahoistry Sacadahoe County Registry Federal Savings and Scandation of Federal Savings and Association of J. Frank Hun J. Frank Hunt Gardiner R. Deerin

Probate Notice in Sage County Court Bath NY

A probate order in Sage County directs notice to interested parties for the Bath probate matter. Executors Morse and Morse, and guardian petitions are noted, with a public sale license and final accounting sought by the administrators. Assets include bonds and cash deposits.

Sage Bath Seard H. Morse Lvah Morse Walter K Mor Ytis al Morse Walter K. Morse William J. Hurd Paul Noodman Alonzo S. Donnell Sape Robert W . Guardian

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Mexico Columbian Theater Ladies Aid Winter Street Clarence Morse Linden Street Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Church Ruby Campbell B. H. Woodside Georgetown Riverside Cemetery Association Day’s Ferry Charlotte L. Buck Novella J Trott Thompson Bros Central Church Drake Central Church Chapel Martin Powers Josephine Cony Myrtle Anns Scott Lincoln Bailey Kelley, Spear Co South End Winneganee Winneganee Church Old North Street Washington D. A R Cosmopolitan Club Corp Oscar F. Wright Eva Lemont Paris Wright P. E. Dunbar W. G. Cahill Louise Johnson Cahill Kennebec Dennysville Welcome Home Corp William. M. Metcalf England S. L. Eaton Davis’ Orchestra A. A. Lyon D. T. Percy & Sons W. W. Choate Laura Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Farm G. G. Deering Company Percy & Small Yard Elks Parent-Teacher Association Guy Sprague Mabel Redson Elmira Owen Madesyn Davis Thelma Brown Martha Bates Gwendolyn Vaughn Frances Lord Hilda Murray Susie Fleetcher Marjorie Mitchell Cynthia Crosman Irene Lenox Gladys Thornton Edith Mitchell Josephine Crosman John Morse Ralph Moses Willis Sprague Clifford Charles Neal Harold Brown Donald Hopkins Robert Fulton John Coombs Clinton Sutherland Reginald Stacy Kenneth Lenox Harold Fielding Karcher Jackson Vernon Mitchell Weeks Street Marion Worrey Herbert Worrey Washington Street Marion Larson Willow Street Mildred Bates Milton Mass Haddock New England D. T. Percy Alice Johnson John Crosby Richmond Lewis B. Swett Joseph Torrey Margaret William D. Sewall Carrie Listomb Worcester York Hall Stone House Farm Sumner Sewall William King Colonial Club Beacon Street Church Wesley Raymond Chappell Fred B. Teeling F. E. Daggett Topsham Maine Life Insurance Underwriters Association Roland Pero Solomon Parks Post Office Square Edward Turner Front Street Sagadahoc Square Sagadahoc Block Ames Building Turner Bath Driving Club Mill Pond Edward Rouse Rouse Capt. Kingsbury St. Mary's Parish Knights of Columbus Gus Legendre Armory Jim Condos New Jersey Jack Munroe Soldier Boldue Kid Dionne Kid Stover Texas Yard George McMelville George’ Sprasuey J. Edward Drake Weeks Street Grammar School Charles Monro Lincoln Head New York World William Ti. Roderick A S. Merrill Garden Street Roderick Adelbert Stickney Quincy Duncan Melones Phillins-Foxeter Seth S. Mullin Fort Sar Houston San Antonio Texas Mullen Wss Fort Oglethorpe Fort Sam Houston Chamber of Commerce Campaitn St. Mary's War Relief Knights of Columbus Hall Beacon Street Wesley Methodist Episcopal Davis Arcade Robinhood Ellen Brilmayer Mildred Howe Leslie Lewis Naomi Powers Ina Noble Levi Totman Florida Janet Whitmore Grand Central Avenue Tampa William Daley Engineer’s Department Lehigh Wyoming New York Bedford Street Dresden Tony McLaughlin Lewiston Wayne Fitzgerald Dave Barter Fagle Mears Petit Dick Sevigny St. Lots Aue Luabont Partin Wai Gli Garen m Bruw Fitzeny Id Liameluss Cosius Ot Pavery Higuins Fatir Atty Charles T. Small Joseph Geald Colette Lincoln Street Russell Crockette Bath Ellis Will Patricia Ames Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Woolwich, Maine Forrest A. Baker Temple County Queen Esther Lodge Harold J. Rubi Barbara L BRE WE Reg Svnensis Staten Farm Delmar
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