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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
5
A Bath Daily Times recap from February 27 1912 reports a fierce gale smashing a five masted schooner Harwood into Portland harbor after seas of 80 to 100 miles per hour. It notes a heavy log boom, local social events, school and millinery plans, and the era’s maritime and civic life amid winter conditions.
Those words appear as a fragmentary note listing names Tom, Williams, and Frank Petry in a ledger or charge record. The context is unclear, but the fragment indicates debt or accusation against the three individuals.
A compact Bath item notes a challenge for teams under sixteen and references a farewell to the last Witter. It mentions a Mason related piece and a title Are You a Mason. The fragment hints at a local youth oriented event with archival connections.
The Bath area anticipates a bustling start to the steamboat season with ten million tons of freight from a British firm, while Bath Iron Works prepares repairs for the North Star and Camden ships. Local life features a parade of boys with snowball shields, social gatherings, and municipal notes as the community notes Incumbent Mayor Ned Andrews’ induction and a busy election day with high voter turnout.
Standish field reports a notable uptick in skiing activity described as the best in years. The surge reflects unusually high participation and favorable conditions attracting more visitors than in recent seasons.
Bath societies met at seven for a church event featuring a one act play by Dorothy Bucklin Chapter Guild and a sound filmstrip Made in U S A Characters in the play included Ward Astrid Lane Margaret HIs Sandra Moore Nancy Norton Judy Robinson Natalie Pushard Alice McNeil Alma Hill Envelope dramatization listed Pastor Joan Hawkes janitor Nancy White music Jerneen Doyle Sandra Bean and Christian education Nancy Norton and Judy Robinson Keat Ethel Plant and Alice McNeil electricity Miriam Cottle insurance Betty Rhoda Music was by Foster Pratt and Rev Arvid L Anderson pastor Assisting were Mrs Olive Scammon and Mrs Mildred Stuart Joan Hawkes led the devotional Ushers were Nancy Young Alma Hill Eleanor Knight and Marion Elwell.
The March session of Beacon Street church Woman's Society for Christian Service met in the vestry led by Mrs. Helen Crocker. President Mrs. Lulu Varney named a nominating committee, and a baked beans supper was approved for month end with committee members listed.
Foreclosure notice in Bath Maine alleges breach of mortgage conditions on a July date, tied to a loan held by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath. The document cites registry references and names Cyrus H. Lee and J. Frank Hunt in connection with the deed, asserting authority to act on breach.
Sterling Bible class met in the afternoon at Corliss Street church with about 14 attendees. Mrs Elvira led devotionals, reports were read and accepted, a balance was shown, and Bible verses were assigned for April. Hostesses included Miss Ribb ie McCabe group and several named ladies hosted a social hour afterward.
Mrs Ella McDonough and her daughter Mary of Massachusetts returned home after a weekend visit with Mrs Marr and daughter Deborah in Wash street. On their return they were joined by Mrs Marr and Dorinda who will stay in Dorchester for a week.
Notice of foreclosure related to Bath land in Sagadahoc County. Describes property bounds from Ledyard to Merrill and Ham heirs, referencing deeds in Book 181 and a 1938 Bath City transfer. Names appear as First Bath Bank and Frank Hunt, with dates and authorization details.
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