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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1959

Page

7

Sunday School Play Highlights Cent Society Founding

Miss Isabelle Carter hosted her Sunday school class on Green Street with a special play about the founding of the Cent Society of Winter Street church established in 1806. The event featured Mrs Nancy Mitchell and Mrs Hannah Larrabee in period costumes.

Isabelle Carter Green Street Cent Society Winter Street Church Louise White Nancy Mitchell Delight Trufant Hannah Larrabee Winter Street

Bath Grows Busy as Spring Brings New Ventures

March 5 1919 Bath Maine items cover theatre firms in Rockland and Bangor, DAR chapter entertainments, Moonlight Dance at New Arcade, Morse high basketball at YMCA, road and seed stock news, nominating slate for Cosmopolitan Club, Welcome home veterans and road plans for 54th New England, ice house work at Kimball wharf, boxing bouts from Pastime Club, and local business shifts including Opera Cafe sale talks Curiosity about Bath Chamber of Commerce growth and auto show attendance.

Alfred S. Black Rockland Maine Theatres, Incc Bangor Theatres, Inc Exhibition Film Co New England

Peaceful Valley reading by Phidalah Rice to Fortnightly Club

On March 7 1919 Phidalah Rice of the Leland Powers school of expression will read at the Fortnightly Club Friday night. West Bath Red Cross members enjoyed a gathering at Mrs Seneca H Conley s Union street home but attendance was light due to muddy roads with only 15 seated.

South End Peaceful Valley Phidalah Rice Leland Powers School of Expression West Bath Ralph Brewer Loring Ro Addison John Newell Ha Fon

Hawes Visits Bath During Busy Local Day

Henry W. Hawes, a leading Wiscasset businessman, was in Bath today. An auction at Fitzgerald Bros. is slated tonight, while Kents Hill basketball team, fresh from defeating Morse High, faces Wilton Academy. Mrs. John Blaisdell of Washington Street hosted a cordial evening meeting.

Henry W. Hawes Wiscasset Bath Kents Hill Morse High Wilton Academy John Blaisdell Washington Street

Ice race to fill Kennebec houses in time

The Kennebec region gears up to fill houses with ice as harvest progresses well. Bath hosts a civic dinner at Universalist church Vestry with Mayor Drake aiming to move finances on track, while real estate demand in Bath remains high. Communities plan shows, meetings, and school events through the week.

Bath Driving Club Kennebec Bath

Open House and Art Show Dates Set at Bath Memorial

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary announces annual events with a historic homes tour on July 14 and an art show running July 17 to 21. Mrs. Oscar R. Marsh named Open House chair. Mrs. Bowen Torrey and Mrs. Martin vB. Sargent co-chair the Art Show. Planning group includes Mrs. Torrey and others.

Bath Memorial Hospital Melvin B. Henderson Ways and Means The Arcana Ways and Means Committee Henderson Oscar R. Marsh Bowen Torrey Martin Vb. Sargent Torrey Lawrence G. Katz Arthur W. King Dean Shaw

Dorcas Ladies Plan Collaboration With Civil Defense

Dorcas ladies of the Seventh Day Adventist church coordinate with Bath area Civil Defense personnel at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Fred Peec. Members donate first aid items as a disaster kit exhibit is arranged and plans include a public Italian supper to fund preparedness efforts.

Dorcas Ladies Seventh Day Adventist Church Fred Peec Bath Ellis Guiles Haskell Memorial School Dorcas First Baptist Church Raymond Farley Milton Keuykendahl Taiia Hill Maxine Price Marion Westermeyer

No Leads On Break At Junior High

Police report all leads on the Junior High burglary have gone cold after questioning about twenty five residents. The theft included 25 pounds of butter and damaged doors. A possible second break in was noted with a car spotted near the armory. Investigating officers Lt. Edward Newell and Patrolman Arthur Tainter are handling the Bath area case.

Dees New — Consolidated Phippsburg Bath Edward Newell Highway Department Rowland Hanscom Judkins Elwood W. Legard Welfare Department Edward J. McMann George Fox Recreation Department Fox Francis McLaughlin Bergil Bailey Maine Legard Smileace Die Burkhardt the Times Hic Planning Board

Mitchell PTA hears Bath music program

Cecil V. Rowland director of instrumental music in Bath schools presented a program at Mitchell PTA meeting. He showcased Bath Junior High and Morse High School bands and discussed music education work. April meeting planned plus city wide unit meeting. Banner prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Berry’s third grade.

G. A. Stuart West Bath Campbell’s Pond Cecil V. Rowland Bath Mitchell Parent Teacher Association Rowland Morse Dr. Conant Brunswick P.T. A. Council American Association of University Women At Brunswick Fox Addison New England Linwood Abbott Additens

Birthday Party for Judith McCall on Monday

Judith McCall daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack McCall celebrated her fifth birthday with a lunch eon party at home Monday. Invited guests included James Nigh Katherine Moore Jeffrey Hodgkins Marjorie Black Dorcas Diane Matter Jill Jerry McCall and others. Mothers present were Mildred Nigh Althea Moore Patricia Harriott Natalie Hodgkins Anita Black Marilyn Armes Lorene Matter and Margaret Norton.

Tedith McCall Jack McCall Denny Joad James Nigh Katherine Moore Jeffrey Hodgkins Marjorie Black Darlene Armes Dorcas Diane Matter Jill Jerry McCall Mildred Nigh Althea Moore Patricia Harriott Natalie Hodgkins

Fisher PTA Holds Covered Dish Supper and Meeting

Fisher PTA met Tuesday evening for a covered dish supper and business session. President Litchfield appointed a nominating committee including Mrs. Leland Fortier Mrs. Robert Mosher and Mrs. Philip Hodgkins to present a slate for the coming year. The attendance banner was chosen as the unit's representative to the general committee for the proposed community swimming pool.

Ereeer Teacher Association Tueday Leonard. Litchfield Leland Fortier Robert Mosher Philip Hodgkins

Bath budget sparks taxes, radar, and school concerns

Bath residents grill highway wages and city services at a budget session. Critics press for public wage figures, curb machines, school salaries, and heating costs while supported projects include street improvements and a pedestrian arcade.

Sagadahoc Probate Officials Record Appointments

Barbara T. Brewer certifies on dates in 1959 the following were appointed to fiduciary roles: Alto M Pharwood of Bath named administrator February 1, 1959. Leonore Marks appointed administrator February 1, 1959. Addie M Mackadzen of Bath named conservator February 3, 1959. bond filed February 10, 1959. Daisy S Hinckley of Greene named executrix February 1959. Ruth Kaoskalke named executrix without bond same date.

T. Barbara T. Brewer Sagadahoc Alto Pharwood Leonore Marks Addif Mackadzen Bath Muorgieriche M Povorke Bond Daisy S Hinckley Oof Greeree Ogi Ruth Kaosalke Charles Riddry Bath Katherine E. Buller John Po Carey Maine Barvara Brewer

Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Condensed Statement

Condensed financial statement from Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Woolwich Maine dated December 31 1958. Lists assets cash in office and bank totaling 7378 30 gross cash assets and net cash assets of 7378 30 and liabilities including premium notes subject to assessment valued at 13864 00 signed by Forrest A Baker secretary with date notation 26 5 12.

Woolwiche Mutual Insurance Company Woolwich, Maine Forrest A, Baker Farm Famiey Mutual Insur Ncf

Probate notices and a Maine foreclosure sale in Sagadahoc

Notices announce probate actions in Bath for estates including Albert Planford and Jacob Verheus with administrator and guardian appointments. A separate Maine foreclosure sale by Loring D. Small, Sheriff, advertises Wil an attachment on Laurier J Daigle real estate in Bath with a March 89, 1994 auction date and specified property details.

Bath Seadahoe Nafter Bath Independent Albert Planford Charles T Small Arlene B Sanford Annie N Foote Bath Trust Company Jacob Verheus Robert C Mitchell Merritt AO Mitchell Flossie Mitchell Ava Marif Whitney Baths Gardiner Ro Deere Gceorge PO State OF Maine Saradahoc Savadahee Ambrose Ho Redian Redian Path Sagadahoc Laurer J Daigle Stete Maine Loring D Small Sheri Sagadahor Sagadahoe County Court House Saga Savadahoe Tolley Withde Street Jasenh Cerlics

Emerson College senior Miss Ann Cohen to receive BA in June

Miss Ann L. Cohen daughter of Mrs Dora Cohen of Boston formerly Bath starts her second semester as a senior at Emerson College Boston She is majoring in speech and minoring in education and will receive a BA degree in June.

Ann L. Cohen Dora Cohen Boston Bath Emerson College Miss Cohen Emerson

Pardon Petition for Otis Munroe Pending in Maine Governor

The Maine Secretary of State announces a pardon petition for Otis Munroe, currently imprisoned for indecent liberties. A hearing is set in the Governor and Council chamber in Augusta on Wednesday April 1, 1959 at 10:00 a.m. Harold I Goss signs as Secretary of State.

State OF Maine Augusta Otis Munroe Maine Harold I Goss

Foreclosure Notice for Bath Property Mortgage Forecloses

Laurier Daigle of Bath Maine lists a June 21 1954 mortgage to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath and a Bath property description with 15 foot right of way. Breach of condition prompts foreclosure action filed February 1959 in Sagadahoc County Maine with notary acknowledgment by Frank Hunt secretary treasurer.

Willis W Perdester Pendexter Middle Street Maine Central Railroad Company Laurier Jo Daigle Frank N Thompson Sarabahar County Laurier Daigle Bath Sagadahoc State of Maine Federal Savings and Loan Association of United States of America Sagadahoe Joseph Corliss Wilhan W Pendexter Sad Thompson Cathalena FE Lander Frank N Thomaoson Sagadahoc Registras of Deeds Warrenty Snesdahoe County Registry of Deeds Federal Savines and Toran Association of Maine Savines and Loan Association of J Frank Hunt State of Sagadahocks Frank Hunt First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Gardiner R

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Lemieux J. G. Hewett Washington and Lemont Streets High School of Auburn Cave Auburn Hall Alonzo G. Fisher and Son Philip Portland Mrs. Francis MacDonald Western Avenue Bath Home Bakery Gov. Cobb Merchant’ Marine Boys Sebasco Estates William N. Higgins Houston William Mann Columbia Co Lisbon Bath Company Charles H. Randall of Bowdeinham Lewis B. Swett Perry N. Colby Bangor Walter McCourt Frank Hall Erling Dunlap Women’s Home Missionary Society Wesley Church Parsonage Carpenter's Union Front Street Texas Band First Baptist Brotherhood Arthur J. Dunton Beltram Crocker Aath Col. Dummer Sewall Daughters of the American Revolution Laura Palmer Mary P. Hill Allen Street Hill YMCA Cosmopolitan Club Margaret Foote Fred A. Fuller Madelyn Chase Jennie Goodman Lonie Hodgkins the 54Th William F. Ham New Iven Iouse Harry Adams Oscar Thornton William Portner Edward Lee Edgar Whitehouse John Lee Grace Bomgon Diamond Spring Co Kimball Wharf Seth Malen Vinalhaven Ralph Boardman Maurice Oliver Boardman Torrey Rollers Oliver Bath National Bank Edna Pepper Miss Pierce Mrs Arthur S. Pepper Opera Cafe Center Street J. W. B. Barbour Henry Fong Chan Fong George Tinney Pastime Athletic Club Columbia Theatre Massachusetts Cut Price Market E. A. Farrar Chestnut Street Vicious Walter Larrabee Owen Rogers Charles H. Thistle Hyde Windlass Co American City Bureau Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Arthur E. Bishop New England Tel. & Tel. Co E. H. Dean Department of the Northeast United States Housing Corp Lincoln and Academy Streets Chamber of Commerce Commercial Street Chancy F. Curtis Edwin Dodge Hardin of Day's Ferry Back River Boothbay Portland High Henry W. Howard City Landing Maine Central Music Hall Center Washington Streets Bath Co Elton Lewis Mrs. Lewis Nellie McCutcheon Lelia Knight Fitzgerald Bros Universalist Church Drake Finance Committee 38Rd Maine Water Street Shaw Sagadahoc County Teachers Association Morse High School Wesley Church Parent Teachers Association Pershing Cadets Lewiston Bath U.R.E.P Bath Camp Royal Neighbors of America Red Men's Hall Queen Esther Lodge Sewing Circle St. Mary's War Relief Knights of Columbus Hall John Heencey Heavy Artillery John Columbia Theater D. T. Percy’s Bridgeport Conn Mitchell Pta Judith McCall Fisher Pta Donald T. Burkhardt Bath Planning Board Samuel Levine Edward F. Cox Bath Area Ronald Oulton Lawrence Katz Retail Trade Board Chamber Shumway Barbara IL Brewer Register Elaine Taal Ascats Tata
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