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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

8

Bath Notes 40 Years Ago Highlight YMCA and Local News

A Bath column recalls 40 years of YMCA progress under General Secretary McCormick and notes a sound community, plus local items: new school board meeting, plans to remodel Washington street store, Texas Co shipyard visit, social gatherings, a third candidate for marshal, Kennebec river ice and opening estimates, quarry ownership changes, and historic YMCA block completion in 1894.

Te Bath Y.M.C.A McCormick M.C.A

Democratic caucus elects Thompson chair at Bangor delegates named

At a Democratic caucus in the Common Council room F H Thompson was chosen chairman and John J Lee secretary. Delegates and alternates were selected for the State and District Conventions in Bangor with named officials and candidates listed for both conventions and district small. Capt William G Small sold the Butler house site to C P Holbrook who will tear down the structure and erect a new house. Carroll A Deering has pur-

F. H. Thompson John J. Lee Bangor John A. Small Charles A. Corliss Joseph Torrey M. A. Haraden Edward W. Larrabee William T. Hodgkins Ralph C. Covel Lawrence L. Kane Raymond Powers Henry W. Howard John E. Fitzgerald L. Eugene Thebeau Lewis B. Swett Fred H. Thompson John J. Keegan Thomas S. Gibbons Walter S. Y Rowe Levi T. Thompson Edward H. Sampson Warren Lowell Robert C. Hannigen Joseph Charles Footer Ralph C. Tourtlotte John C. Humphreys Robert B. Hatch Arthur F. Larrabee James C. Mulligan James S. Lowell Ernest F. Kelley Harry A. Phummer Levi Thompson W. Thebeau Joseph P. Crane William G. Small Butler House C. P. Holbrook

Rosentwist party eyes West Georgetown summer homes and locals

The Times reports that Rosentwist guests favor the Kennebec valley for summer residences in West Georgetown and Phippsburg with purchases and leases. One member bought land near the Rosentwist house to build a large bungalow this spring, others leased the Owen Marr place with possible purchase. Victor Richardson’s estate was offered including the mountain for 5 000 dollars but declined.

the Times Rosentwist Kennebec West Georgetown Phippsburg Thomas Williams Owen Marr Victor Richardson Oakledge Boston

Burke Over Ice Runs Prep for Spring Thaws on Front Street

Burke led crews this morning clearing Front Street runways through ice from winter as spring thaw approaches. J. E. Fullerton C. H. Gilmore E. R. Mains and G. M. Stinson of Woolwich attend the Republican State convention. Dr Breckenbridge heads to Waterville Saturday for the Maine Osteopathic Association quarterly meeting.

Industr J. E. Fullerton C. H. Gilmore E. R. Mains G. M. Stinson Woolwich Dr. Breckenbridge Waterville Maine Osteopathic Assocs

Maine and Maine people in 1916 social and industrial notes

March 24 1916 at the Texas Yard carpenters build frames for new shops and a rivet making machine promises rapid production for ship rivets. Bowdoin College events in Portland include sophomore banquet arrangements. Local civic notices cover Republican delegates from Bath, endorsements for caterer Mann, and various visits from Maine residents to Detroit Toledo and Billings. Circus and travel plans expand to Maine with Barnum and Bailey and other shows. Social events include Bath Aerie whist party and Easter rebound.

Texas Yard Texas Co

Willard Moran boat bulletins tied to New York timing

The Times arranges to receive Willard Moran boat bulletins in New York this evening with a full bulletin service. The Cosmopolitan club opens its 1916 17 season at the Y M C A building with a costume laden indoor meet. A grand match of contestants in Middy suits thrills the crowd and Miss Miriam Kimball mocks as a circus clown.

The Times Willard-Moran New York Cosmopolitan Club Miriam Kimball Lillian Mason Annette Kellerman Harret Henderson

Bath Moose Officers Elected for Ensuing Year

At the Bath Royal Order of Moose meeting last night officers were elected for the coming year. Augustus Perow was named Past Dictator and William Mann re elected Dictator with W V D W W Hosmer as Wv D prelate Joseph Caton secretary L C Coombs treasurer Warren McIntire L G W H Pinkham O G and trustees Augustus Perow Joseph Evrard John Place. Representatives to Grand Lodge will be William Mann and Augustus Perow.

Bath Royal Order of Moose Augustus Perow William Mann Wv. D W. W. Hosmer Joseph Caton L. C. Coombs Warren McIntire L G W. H. Pinkham O. G Herbert Pettengill Joseph Evrard John Place Grand Lodge

Bath Welcomes New England Company Yard Sale to Texas Co

Bath residents hail the sale of the New England Company shipyard to the Texas Co as a sign of expanded shipbuilding at the North End and permanent industry. Hon. Harold M. Sewall previously bought the yard and now advances industrial plans. local officials note public service in securing a customer and potential prosperity for Bath.

Bath Harold M. Sewall Arthur G. Staples Lewiston Rupert H. Baxter Sagadahock County New England Company Texas Co North End Sewall

Christian Science TV Films To Air Sundays On WMTW

The First Church of Christ Scientist announced a second group of Christian Science TV films to be shown Sundays from 1 30 to 1 45 PM on WMTW channel eight. The 15 minute programs in How Christian Science Heals feature real experiences without actors and highlight practical religion for modern living.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Wmtw-Tv Channel Eight Will B. Davis Christian Science Committees Boston

Little League Basketball Playoffs Reach Semi Finals

North, Junior High B and C teams win Saturday night at the Y M C A to reach the semi finals. Dike, Junior High A and Huse school are eliminated in three close contests with scoring led by Kent Higgins and Douglas Knight.

Dike Junior High Huse School Kent Higgins Douglas Knight North Yeaton Daigle Irish Pangburn Pratt Higgins Goodwin Cooper Comeau Conley Davis Green Savage MacDougall Thayer Snowden Fraser Allen Nolan Haskell McLain Turner Knight Graffam Stone Shanning Day McLaughlin Kingsbury Mac Dougal S. North Hodges Buck Sweeney Lee Johnson Bussey Condon Bailey Bradway

Area Development Seeks Bath Retail Growth

The Bath Area Development group said with proper facilities new stores could be attracted. Members named subcommittees to study issues and report back. A meeting schedule was set for every other Tuesday starting April 17 at 7 30 p.m. in the Chamber office City Hall.

Bath MacLennan Parking Commission Hutchins City Hall

Blood donors and scouts linked to city safety history

The article reflects on communal duty with lines about blood needs and gratitude for donors. It notes since 1910 more than 24,500,000 Boy Scouts and leaders have joined the movement, while describing watchmen on patrol near the police station and rapid fire calls to stations via police telephones.

The Boy Scouts of America

Varnum Admits Separation From Wife Thelma Varnum

William F Varnum of Dresden Maine states his wife Thelma E Varnum has left his home and he is not responsible for any bills contracted by her. March 17 1956.

Thelma E. Varnum William F Varnum Dresden Maine

Bath Girl Scout Council Appeals for Funds for Roundup

The Bath Girl Scout Council seeks community donations to cover Day Camp and two delegates attending the National Senior Girl Scout Roundup in Pontiac, Michigan. The appeal notes 450 local Scouts and Leaders, Pine Haven Day Camp, and a projected need of about 1000 dollars this year.

Bath Bath Girl Scouting Bath Girl Scout Council, Inc Pine Haven Pontiac Mich Bath Girl Scout Council Inc B. J. Sabo

Elks win YMCA Junior League title over Oakhurst Dairy

The Elks defeated Oakhurst Dairy 47 to 46 at the YMCA to claim the Junior League championship. Timmy Stinson scored 13 and Ray Durgan 12 for the Elks while Richard McElman led the Dairymen with 15 points in a tight final.

Elks Oakhurst Dairy YMCA Dairymen Timmy Stinson Ray Durgan Richard McElman Kaler Kingsbury Doyle Stairs Snow McElman Ellis G.e.gepis Durgan Stinson Aubut Hanna Hennessey Kinder G. Sonia C. Marchetti G. Tardif F. Torrey

Probate Notice in Sagadahoc County Bath 1956

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County orders notice to heirs for the estate of Gertrude L Rines late of Whitefield New Hampshire. First and final account by administrator Carlton L Rines and petition for distribution set for April 1956. Judge Arthur J. Dunton signs. Attest Lillian H Heal Register.

Bath Sagadahoc Bath Independent Lillian H. Heal

Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County

Register Lillian H Heal lists executors administrators and guardians for Bath estates. William L Waters Jr appointed administrator on March 6 1956 and bonded March 13 1956. Walter F Taylor named executor without bond March 1956. Myrtle M Lane appointed guardian or conservator without bond for Clarence I Lane estate in Bath.

Lillian H. Heal Sagadahoc Mabel E Waters Bath William L. Waters, Jr Annie L. Taylor Walter F. Taylor Clarence I Lane Myrtle M Lane Apepee Learels Margaret Farve Alyce Bowen Ralph D Warren Frank Warren Lynn M Bussey Maine Eric J Carlson Phippsburg Tene P Schelk Ilene P. Schelk Frank E Witt Woolwich John S DeWitt Elizabeth U Oliver Phippsbore Edwin F. Oliver Arthur J. Dunton

Colonials Edge Portland Club In First Half Interclub Meet

The Bath Colonial Club and the Portland Club played the first half of an interclub tournament Tuesday evening at the Portland Club with Colonials 54 to 51. The return match is set for April 5 in Bath to decide the winner.

Colonials Portland Club Bath Colonial Club Portland Colonial Portland Club Club Henry Mank Paul Wilson Donald Wilson Oliver Foster Artland Smith Roy Richter Ralph Forbes Fred Morton Arthur Jackson Henry Richards Leonard Wetherbee Frank Fortier Paul Lawrence Byron Clark James Caverly Merritt Mitchell Frank Givin E. O. Tukey A. M. Main, Jr Richard Hersom William Dennison William Curran Clinton Wilson Daniel Sculley Olin Pankhurst Lorraine Price Lesie Plant Alfred A. Parks, Jr Charles Parks Richard Paquin Alfred McCabe Frank Lawrence Colonial

Probate Court Holds Bath March Session on Multiple Estates

The Sagadahoc Probate Court in Bath opens a March session addressing estates including Randall F Cook J Edward Drake Lizzie Hagnett Timothy Maney William Newell Clara Palmer Ralph Warren John Warren and others. Petitions seek appraisals licenses to sell real estate and administration appointments with notices to interested parties.

Bath Sagadahoc Ralph G. Stetson J. Edward Drake, Jr Lizzie A Hagnett West Bath Charles T Small Edwin W Haggett Timothy C Maney Alice A. Maney William B Maney Wiliam S. Newell John R. Newell Clara Augusta Palmer Addiella D. Palmer Ralph D Warren Frank R Warren John D Warren

Foreclosure Notice by First Federal Savings Bath

Notice records a mortgage breach on property in Bath Sagadahoc County Maine. First Federal Savings and Loan Association seeks foreclosure. J Frank Hunt, treasurer, authenticates the act. corporate seal valid. Contains references to deeds and prior transfers with dates in 1900 1950 1945 and 1956.

Maine Agus Federal Savings Pearseation Bath United States of America Sagadahoc Idahoc Hyde Meadow Street George L. Burpham Albert B. Murphy Sagadahoc County Blanche L. Huff George L. Burnham Irving L. Burnham Irvine L. Burnham First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath First Federal Wings and Loan Association of J. Frank Hunt State of Maine Sagadahocks First Federal Savings and Loan Association of

Five long-reigning modern kings named by National Geographic

The National Geographic Society cites five monarchs with reigns longer than zero years: Haakon VII of Norway, Louis XIV of France, Franz Joseph I of Austria Hungary, Victoria of England, and Louis XV of France.

Haakon Norway Louis XIV France Franz Josef Austria Hungary Victoria England Louis XV National Geographic Society

Cracker crusted eight inch pie with banana filling

A recipe note describes mixing graham cracker crumbs with butter to form a crust for an eight inch pie plate. The crust is chilled before adding a filling of whipped cream and sliced bananas.

Church World Used Exclusively by Police Men

A brief note describes a church or chapel reportedly used only by police officers. No other details on location, denomination, or events are provided.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Board of Education Aldermen’s Room Harry Bwyer Edward W. Hyde Leland R. Mitchell Front Arch Rogers Washington Street F. Wilbur Brown George B. Drake Marine Department of the Texas Co Kenneth Nason Highland and Corlisse Streets Katherine Stinson Adelaide Coombs Lelia McPherson Helen Jones Katherine Harrington Evelyn Moses Christine Curtis Christine Lockery Isabelle Berry Estelle Reed Gladys Pottle Dorris Barter Albert Redlon Arthur Berry Lawrence McPherson Raymond Williams Francis Bruce Donald Bruce George Moses Howard Elliott Alexander Donnellson Parker Lewis Page Diamond Freeman, Robinson Arthur Moore Jordan Foundry Westbrook Bath Iron Works Ruth Ward New Meadows Virginia Shaw Fred W. Coombs May Margaret Fraser Edward Walsh Dorchester Rice John P.fisher Small Fisher Charlestown Navy Yard Eastern Steamship Corporation Alice Marks Miss Mikelsky Alice Randall John Kimball Percy Marks Elliot Fuller Harry Hall New Ivon House Shaw John W. Cummings Georgetown A. Buzzo Michigan Cummings Carroll A. Deering Loyal Reed & Bonney Maxwell Detroit Cumberland County Wallace Carl T. Day Naval John A. Morse Horace F. B. Nichols E. W. Hyde W. C. Oliver C. S. Brown W. G. Small R. M. Baxter S. R. Percy W. A. Furber C. A. Peaslee W.S. Glidden George A. L. Strout Joseph C. Varnum C. H Burke Joseph Brierly Bowdoin College Mann Brunswick One Hundred Fifty Thomas Harwood Z. Jellison Charles W. Clifford Overland Toledo Toledo Club John R. Sanford Billings Montana Barnum and Bailey Sells-Floto Jess Willard Frank Gotch Buffalo Bill Hagenback al Wheeler Howe London Luther Thompson Edith Kathryn Somerville Rev F. W. O’brien People’s Church Union Square Baptist Church Bath Aerie W. F. Ham Vernon Miller Grace Bimson South Portland Thomas Spicer Perkins’ Orchestra Katherine, Torrey Mrs. L. P. Snipe Pacific Coast Lewis Pepper Melrose B. A. Fuller Arten Frances Southard Wellesley College Charles W. Clifford, Jr Ohio Charles S. Brown Bath Water District Mr. Brown Congress Alice Lemieu Margaret Conley Frank M. Lemont Miser Club Thomas P. Black Corliss Street Baptist Church Winter Street Opera House E. Fitzgerald of Lubec Leonice B. Morse Marion W. Moody Ella L. Staples Alice K. Robbins Mary P. Hill Mary C. Dean Dummer Sewall D.A.R M. S. Povich Nathan Povich Bar Harbor Y.M.C.A Ralph Baker Frances Southeard Dorothy Higgins K.Y.C Belle Bacon Mrs. L. T. Snipe Howard Webber Rumford Falls Mrs. C. M. Webber Lincoln Street N. J. Horan J. J. Keegan E. J. Murphy John W. Kane A. E. Desmond Rourke Cochran Christian Science TV WMTW Huse Adams Hawkes Hart Dumais Perry Gross John Paul Jones Girl Scout Council Arthur Jo Date Register Bob Elliot Augusta Sebago Lake Dingley Bay South Casco Association Big Bay Fred Maines George Briggs Naples Songo Windham-Sebago Lake Jordan Lilian H. Heat Betty Jane Simpson American Bonding Company OF Baltimore Maryland Insurance Department of State of
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