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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
8
The Bath Daily Times reports the Bath Horseman’s Association will hold races on the Lily Pond track Thursday afternoon. Also noted are shipping, politics, local school awards, party planning, and community events around Bath including a lobster shipment and a St Patrick’s party plans.
March 1 1916 announcement states no matinees next Monday as the Bringing Up Father Company uses the entire stage for scenery. Stormy weather delays outdoor workmen, while Bath voters face a large field of candidates for four Board of Education seats.
March 2 1916 notes milk will be served in pasteboard boxes a Bath grocery shopper carried a quart home in a paper bag. Randall Coombs of the Bath Post Office injured his shoulder substituting on Bedford street. Augustus Pease fell injuring his head and staying home. A blue ice floe damaged a vessel at Kimball Bros wharf. An ambulance arrived for Bath City Hospital. plate glass work begins on Footer store. Local social and education notes plus market prices and nursing student news.
The Stevens orchestra led the parade with Longfellow members in trim uniforms described as good looking and capable fire laddies. Company list includes Foreman C H McCabe Asst Foreman Weston L Bonney Clerk Alfred Barter and others. Republicans hold a rally Saturday night at the Republican headquarters on Broad Street, in the former Baxter box shop.
March 3 1916 Bath witnesses a crowded Columbia Theatre showing of Fi Fi of the Toy Shop with Cosmopolitan Club aiding the house fund. Cast includes Miriam Kimball Lydia Tracey Helen Crosby Marguerite Hennessey and many others.
March 4 1916 report notes light morning voting with little excitement as workers for both tickets appear in several wards. The municipal election proceeds under agreeable weather and expected turnout observers.
March 6 1916 report notes many voters ill prepared as defective ballots flood the election for the Board of Education. In one ward eighty ballots rejected. Also mentions Morse High School head master Charles L. Smith named for Saugus position at 1800 yearly with raise to 2000 after new school occupancy.
Morse pulled ahead to a 58 40 lead after three quarters and held on in the final period as Napolitano, Dick Bishop, and Billington sparked the Shipbuilders. Cheverus fought back with Moran Cimino and Marchetti scoring, but Morse secured the win with late free throws and baskets.
The Lincoln County Riflemen defeated both Marksmen before about 4 000 fans. After the game Morse Principal Raymond W Farnham received the Western Maine plaque from Joseph Aliberti and passed it to Capt Eddie Marchetti. Morse Coach Gene Hunter presented silver basketballs to Morse players and Marchetti was named recipient of the George Vinall Trophy as outstanding player and sportsman.
Winter weather in Maine has brought unusual thaws that affect animal life. Deer herds benefit when deer yards thaw allowing movement for food, while dogs running deer cause losses especially to does heavy with fawns. Wardens urge dog control and responsible ownership to protect future hunts. Ice conditions remain dangerous with warnings against driving on lakes or ponds.
The Hyde Windlass defeated Gardiner Rifle Club in both ends of an Al den M. Gayton Post Rifle League match. In the Gold League Hyde Windlass won 957 to 947 and in the Blue League the locals defeated the up-river team 923 to 917 led by Phil Mc Aloney.
Vinall earns the pivot man honor on the Class L championship team for steady play and leadership. His quiet demeanor and sportsmanlike conduct have earned admiration, respect, and repeated nods from officials throughout the season.
A lunch idea featuring scrambled eggs with cooked green vegetables such as asparagus, canned anchovies, canned stewed tomatoes, creamed tuna, or buttery croutons for texture and flavor.
1955 pinch hitting records show Dusty Rhodes and Bill Taylor, both lefties, thriving against left handed pitchers. Rhodes went 10 for 20 for a .500 average, while Taylor had a single at bat against a southpaw that resulted in a home run.
Projection shows Latin American populations rising from about 181 million today to 550 million in 45 years if current growth rates persist. The estimate highlights long term demographic expansion across the region.
Court order in Bath Sagadahoc directs notices to interested parties for estates including Nathan F Cogan minor Bath Annie R Hodgdon deceased James J Landers Mary McConnor Christine C Snipe and others. Guardians executors and trustees to appear March second at ten in the forenoon for hearings and accounting actions.
Ifiten HH Heal Rechister of Pro bate for Saaadahoce certifies executors administrators and guardians named for estates in Georgetown and Bath with appointment dates including February 7 1996 February 14 1988 February 14 1956. Names include Carlton W Rideout John Carey Florence E Blaisdell Belle B Vail Edith M Miller and Vernon W Miller. Arthur J Dunton probate registrar notes a copy of the original order.
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