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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1949

Page

6

Miss Isabelle Kateon Hosts Bath Spelling Winners

Forty years ago in Bath on March 2 1909 Miss Isabelle Kateon hosted pupils who won the spelling banner at her home with music games and refreshments. The town also noted mayoral candidate remarks and local civic events including steamer Sieur de Monts overhauls and a masquerade party hosted by Alderman-glee Crosman.

Isabelle Kateon Mabelle Welch Arthur Tracey Beatrice Shaw Percy Miller Florence Stevens Helen Johnson Mildred Green Hazel Tibbetts Margaret Footer Margaret Miller Maine —Central Sieur de Monts Rockland Bath Iron Works Alderman Glee Harry W. Crosman High Street

Portrait unveiled at Corliss Street Free Baptist Church

On March 3 1909 Rev James A Shaw revealed a sepia portrait of Rev Gardiner Douglass founder of Corliss Street church. Heirs presented the portrait which members of the church greatly appreciated during Sunday service. The March School Board meeting followed with listed attendees.

Corliss Street Free Baptist Church James A. Shaw Gardiner Douglass Corliss Street Church

March 4 1909 Bath items and community notes

The Bath aera reports the Genesta chapter sewing circle meeting tomorrow with supper at 6 30. Guests include Harry Dow and brothers Earl Dow William A Lewis and Clarence Dickinson heading to Calgary for future claims. Various local events, lectures, and sports notes follow with updates on currents, scales, and political races.

Genesta Chapter Harry Dow Northwest Earl Dow William A. Lewis Clarence Dickinson Calgary Alberta Dow

Theater Party Views Billie Burke in Love's Watches

A group of about fifty theatergoers from Lewiston attended a showing of Love's Watches starring Billie Burke. Despite leaving before the final act, they were glad they went and praised Miss Burke's performance.

Lewiston Billie Burke

Tug Scandinavia Delivers Pine for Bowker Yard

A vessel arrived today from Portland towing a hard pine cargo for Bowker yard in Phipps. The tug Portland towed the schooner M D Cressey to Percy and Small yard for repairs.

Portland Scandinavia Bowker Phipps M. D. Cressey Percy & Small Yard

Minifie Farewell in Boston as he leaves pastorate

Bath readers note Rev. William C. Minifie received a purse from Clarendon Street Baptist parishioners at a farewell reception in Boston. The article also covers Bath events from sailing record set by the Gardiner G. Deering to local social and civic notices and a Ward Four special election date set for March 26.

William CC. Perkins Charles W. Clifford, Jr John A Morse Bath William C. Minifie Clarendon Street Baptist Church Boston Gardiner G. Deering Norfolk Board of Aldermen John A. Morse

Morse High Stumbles to South Portland in Tough Opener

Morse High fought a close game with South Portland, trailing by four late. The Capers surged with 13 unanswered points after 38 34 to seize a decisive 49 42 victory in the opening tournament clash.

Morse High South Portland Capers

Bankers Move to Second in Monday Night Bowling Standings

Monday Night league at Park Alleys shows Hilltop leading with 161 pins and Bankers rising from third to second. Notable tallies include Mayo 134 high single, Haggett 327 high three strings, and Hilltop posting 1425 high team total.

Bankers Hilltop J Witson Central Maine Power Hilltop Market Wilson's Post Office Mayo Haggett

Antlers take top spot in Elks bowling league

In Park alleys action the Antlers earned seven points to lead the Elks league. L Fortier posted a new high single of 142, while W Hogan had a 347 high three strings. Lecturers claimed high team single and Tigers led in Hyde Windlass with strong scores but Braves were blanked.

The Antlers Elks Park la Fortier L. Fortier W. Hogan Hyde Windlass Tigers A. Park Braves Red Sox Yankees Dodgers Pirates Giants Indians Braves Tigers Brave G. Wilsor W. Hart

City budget presents tax rise and capital plans

The budget outlines expenditures of 844 406.70 with revenues of 243 728.00 and a 600 678.70 tax levy based on a 10 160 000.00 valuation. It notes tentative changes to state and county taxes and highlights capital improvements including school project costs, burial space needs, and a proposed consolidated fire station with long term savings. The council will review revenues and expenditures before final adjustments.

Jweark Maine Municipal Association Maine Publicity Bureau Memorial Day—Veterans Memorial Day Public Library Rotary Board of Assessors Board of Health Park and Soldiers Monument Personnel Service Commission Police Department Park & Soldiers Monument Huse Memorial Oak Grove Maple Grove Center Middle Streets High Street Front Street Vine Center Street Front Water Street Maine Central Railroad Elm Street Washington Street Leeman Highway

Pontiacs Extend Lead In Tuesday Night Bowling Standings

The Pontiacs posted nine points in the Tuesday Night league at Park Alleys to extend their lead. Standings show Pontiacs 157, Steeves 131, Redlon's 89 with Pontiacs 9 Steeves 7 Redlon's High single A Jewett 146 High five L Plant 615 High team single Steeves 619 High team total Steeves 2635.

Pontiacs Steeves Redlon A. Jewett L Plant

Municipal Court Hears Guilty Plea in Vehicle Case

Bernard A Wyman of Phippsburg pled guilty to operating a two motor vehicle without a 1949 operator license after a complaint by State Trooper Frank W Powers. Judge Gardiner R Deerinz fined him $5 plus $470 costs at Wednesday’s Municipal Court session. A local man also pled guilty to intoxicated condition and paid a $5 fine with $5.15 costs.

Bernard A Wyman Phippsburg Frank W Powers Gardiner R Deerinz

Bath Soldier Builds Bridges in Germany

Cpl. William F. Barter, with the 1st U. S. Division Combat Engineers in Darmstadt, reports via letter to Bath, New York parents that his bridge company is constructing vehicles and personnel crossing bridges destroyed in the war. He drives a Brockway truck rigging large bridge sections, with associate John Pagurko of Bath nearby.

William F. Barter Army Darmstalt Germany Reginald Barter Valley Road Bill 1St U. S. Division Combat Engineers Brockway Bath Darmstadt John Pagurko

Birthday Party for Jack Edward Page

Jack Edward Page five year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Page of 25 Pine Street celebrated his birthday Saturday afternoon with games and gifts. Prizes went to Gail and Linda McIntosh Edward Morse and Richard Lutz. Attendees included Linda and Gail McIntosh Edward Morse Laurie Caton David Haggett Richard Lutz Roy Lutz and two mothers Mrs Elmer Morse and Mrs Roland Macintosh and Mrs Lauriston Caton.

Jack Edward Page Edward Page Pine Street Gail Linda McIntosh Edward Morse Richard Lutz Linda Gail McIntosh Laurie Caton David Haggett Roy Lutz Elmer Morse Roland MacIntosh Lauriston Caton

Visits of Ida Shea and others in Bath and Boothbay Harbor

Mrs Ida Shea visits her daughter Mrs Ferris and family in Bath. Mrs Vinnie Quinnam stays with daughter Mrs Russell Lewis. Miss Elinor Sproul visits aunt Mrs Odbury West and Mr West in Boothbay Harbor.

Ida Shea Mrs. Ferris Bath Vinnie Quinnam Russell Lewis Elinor Sproul Odbury West Mr. West Boothbay Harbor

Funeral Services for Rockwood S. Rittal

Funeral services were held for Rockwood S. Rittal, 57, at the Congregational church with Rev. Rensel H. Colby officiating. Born in Dresden to Frank and Charlotte Rittal, he grew up in Wisconsin and had lived in Alna in recent years. He died after a visit to his daughter in Boothbay Harbor and hospitalization at St. Andrew's. Surviving are his daughter, two brothers, and three sisters.

Rockwood S Boothbay Harbor St. Andrew’s Hospital

Lewiston Visitors From Old Brunswick Road

Mr and Mrs Ambrose F Cur ran of Old Brunswick road were Lewiston visitors Sunday.

Ambrose F. Curran Old Brunswick Road Lewiston

Des Moines Divorce Case From Bath Maine 1949

Herbert E. Ryan of Bath petitions for divorce from Priscilla A. Ryan alleging desertion and cruelty since March 1945 and custody of their daughter Linda Lee Ryan eight. The Libellant cites one living child and unknown residence of the Libellee, with notice ordered by Sagadahoc Superior Court to appear at Bath on the second Tuesday of June 1949.

Bath Im Segadahoc Bath Georgie B Footer Edna M. Footer Donald L Avery Arthur J Dunton State OF Maine Sagadahoc Herbert E. Ryan Priscilla A. Ryan Linda Lee Ryan Maine Albert

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