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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
8
An evening gathering in Bath honored Mrs. Caroline W. Colby of Pena as the end of a trial recital. A piano program by Miss Arter Feagy at Wes Bey featured local participation and highlighted community ties and club activities.
In the lingering cold of winter a heavy snowstorm disrupted travel and led to underwater clearing efforts. Mr and Mrs Davis Hatch of Booeph Wale Wentath face difficulties while a diver aided in clearing Lily Pond as pedestrians deal with hardship. Mrs F B Nichole of Mert streets visits Boston relatives.
Morse High School defeated Guilford 28 to 23 in a high speed game at the Y gymnasium. The tense matchup featured rapid baskets and close play as Morse edged ahead in the final minutes.
The marching 1967 schedule includes the steamer Winter sailing to Lisaphton's wharf on the first of April to travel by rail for maintenance. Opening day for the season is planned near the river with prior preparations and a Boston trip for B Nichols on business. The Phi Rho Society marks its 30th anniversary with celebratory events.
March reports mark a week of outings at Senator Sewall’s Mount Blue farm while Bath sees a swift dredge launch at Kelley Speer Co. yard. Woodbury Haskell resumes Maine Central duties. Navy inspector John A. Lord returns from Cooper’s Mills. Legislature to finish session next week. Bath delegation backs moving the capital to Portland. Local machinist Ripley injures hand at Bath Iron Works. Kennebec Division ships announce Sunday trips moved to night. Colonial club’s ladies’ night a success with dancing and refreshments.
The U S Revenue cutter Gresham returned to Portland from Rockland last week after aiding a vessel near Bar Harbor. It towed the stricken Fannie and Fay to Rockland where the ship was discharged.
The New York firm Mans Oil Co plans a U S derelict destroyer for Atlantic duty as shipbuilders bid. The Ameri cas steam yacht recently tested at St Vincent achieved 17.6 mph on measured mile. Hyde becomes New London Iron Works president, former city resident. Bluebirds sighted on the Common forecast warm spring. Captain Dunton to command steamer City of Augusta. repairs underway at Portland yard ahead of commission.
A local page notes William Zorach visiting Rob inhood and shaping a gravel rock into a dog sculpture seen by year's visitors at the Zorach home. Road Commissioner Earle Hagan breaks a frozen dirt accident in a gravel pit, walking with crutches due to a swollen ankle. Various Georgetown residents attend lunches and travel to West Orange New Jersey or Bath, with routine daily commutes and family visits recorded.
Local residents report visits and travels from Bath to Waltham Blytheville and Brunswick. Families including MacMahan, Cunningham, Moulton, Drake and Chase share Saturday dinners, birthday celebrations, and attendance at PTA events. Weather and long trips mark the week.
Residents attended the meet at Grange Monday with Iris Sidelinger and Norris Sidelinger Jr. visiting Gardiner. Mrs. Nellie Cobb cared for Mrs. Lida Webster in Augusta. Ernest Rice reports a 1330 pound smelt catch he shipped to New York and plans March 16 camping end. Kathleen Helen Foss born to Dean and unknown at Gardiner General Hospital. Several visits and illnesses noted among locals. Harland A Ladd and Lois Kimball mentioned in school and dinner contexts.
Phippsburg held a Boys Activities meeting with Parker Head attendees at the town hall on Wednesday. A Friday supper in Parker Head vestry raised funds for the Honors. guests reported a very fine meal. Local residents visits included Mrs. Frank Wyman's Bath trip and Portland visits by N. Percy and the Dozois family.
Richmond Russell Ring Jr and Richard Witham skied at Mt Cranmore in North Conway. Mrs Oscar Douglas returned from a three week visit in Hamlin Ohio to see her daughter Mrs Don Smith. Linda Phahyos born to Mr and Mrs Smith. Mrs Smith formerly Phyllis Douglas. Mrs Kennedy attended Carmen in Boston. Mrs Clowes Guiou and daughters visited Lewiston. George Edson from Augusta visited Sunday. Albert Sanford visited E B Carter in Skowhegan. University of Maine students plan a ten day Easter break. Mrs Oscar Smith and son rented from Topsam. Louise Shepard visiting her daughter Mrs Melvin Leavitt Thurl y. Mr and Mrs George Yeaton returned from two month visit in St Petersburg.
Cosmo Garden Club met Monday at the clubrooms with Miss Alice Johnson presiding in place of president Mrs. Melvin Howe. Members voted to donate to the Red Cross and discussed upcoming exhibits for flowers fruit and vegetables. Mrs. Albert Whitney and Mrs. Fred Quimby reported on the Boston flower show. The next meeting April 14 will be Annual Guest Day with each member bringing a guest.
The Bath Independents, subbing for the undefeated Times, split two matches at the Maine State Newspaper Bowling Tournament in Augusta. John St. Martin led with 307 over 123 high game, guiding a 1306 1357 upset of Lewiston Sun A, then Kennebec Journal defeated them 1365 in the semifinal as Journal fell to Portland Express 1872. Journal, Express advance. Independents thank Rep. J. Horace McClure for hospitality.
Funeral services were conducted for the late Mrs Harford at the Five Islands cemetery with Rev J Clifton officiating. George Gray and sister Eulah Miller sang Looking This Way as bearers Russell Harford Jr Carl Small Harold and George Harford carried the casket. Burial followed in the family plot. Also noted, inefficient vision ranked third as a cause for rejection in the U S armed forces.
Probate notices from Bath detail petitions for estate administration case details. It lists estates of John E Wade and E Merrill and Jennie D Thompson and George E Whitney with applicants for executors and administratrices and final accounts. also mentions license to sell real estate in Hanover, Maine. The document records the probate court date set for April and features signatures of the judge and register.
A Morse Glee Club concert sponsored by PTAs including West Bath featured ushers Barbara Mulcahey Ruth Coombs Annette Godfrey and Marie White. The glee club comprised numerous pupils from local schools with a long list of performers and organizers noted among the sponsoring PTAs and ticket chairs.
Public notice for probate and administration petitions regarding estates of deceased individuals in Bath. Names include Wilfred Roy, Pete Sanhie, Margaret Greene, Barbara, Donald H Fore, Fred Ring Jr, and John L Jack. Court agent seeks admin or executor appointments and related actions.
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