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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

8

Bath Glimpse of Sailors and School Parties in 1899

Bath and surrounding town life features a mix of maritime news and social events from 1899. Prank Merritt retrieves ducks at Hockomock bay, yacht launches and purchases unfold, and local families celebrate weddings, picnics, and class parties amid harbor industry, rail, and street activity.

Prank Merritt Hockomock Bay

Photiades Named Administrator Of Gurtiotis Estate

Following the sudden death of Konstantine A Gurtiotis, his body found Tuesday morning in his restaurant property on Center street, Sagadahoc probate court appoints C C Photiades of Brunswick as special administrator of the estate. Other May term matters include numerous wills, administrations, inventories, and guardianships for Bath, Topsham, Bowdoin, Richmond, and Phippsburg estates.

Konstantine A. Gurtiotis Center Street Dunton Sagadahoc C. C. Phatiades Brunswick Gurtiotis Gara Elizabeth Oliver Bath Robert G. Gray Harry Wilmont Bailey Topsham Lulu Belle Bailey George Rogers Beatrice L. Skelton Charlotte Street Gorrie Bath National Bank Ira A. Smith G. Ronald Smith T. A Samuel Dike Hooper Adelaide Sargent Hooper Wills Arthur J. Foster Richmond Winifred S. Foster Maria N. Jack Fred B. Jack Edgar A. Warren Georgetown Sylvia Warren Otto F. Ruhman Donald N. Small Alice M. Williams Lillian E. Haynes Walter 8. Grose Byron L. Ludwig John Klippel Sarah FE. Klippel D.b.n C.t.a William H. Collins Edna C. Hanshaw Salem Mass

Statewide exams announced for various state positions

The State Bureau of Personnel will hold exams at the State House in Augusta on June 10 starting at 10 a.m. to establish eligible registers for future appointments. No vacancies now. Apply at Bureau of Personnel Room 1. Fee is one dollar with photo. Salary ranges listed from $18 to $48. Rex Hanscom of E.G. Foden Co. Portland passed Monday night and Tuesday in the city.

State Bureau of Personnel State House Augusta Bureau of Personnel Rex Hanscom The E.G. Foden Co Portland

Bicycles Rise as Traffic Hazard on Highways

In Natick Mass Massachusetts officials report a bicycle boom alongside 700000 registered cars. Alfred Maffeo calls for bicycle traffic control and safe riding rules in schools citing danger to motorists and youths. He argues cycling will become a lasting transport and exercise trend rather than a fad.

Dobbin Alfred A. Maffeo Natick, Mass Massachusetts Maffeo

Morse High Golfers Open With Victory

Morse High opened the 1939 season at Brunswick with a 5-1 win over Brunswick High. F Gallagher beat Bartlett 9-8 on the 10th green as Morse claimed two foursomes and best ball both rounds. R Perry defeated Stinson 5-4, Henderson beat St Onge 3-2, Montgomery edged Sewall 1 up. Morse also won best ball 7-6 and 5-4.

Morse High Brunswick Brunswick High Frankie Gallagher Bartlett Gallagher Bob Perry Thornton Henderson Eddie Sewall Montgomery F. Gallagher Morse R. Perry Stinson T. Henderson St. Onge E. Sewall

Mrs Tubbs Elected Regent of Chapter D A R

Mrs Charles M Tubbs was elected regent of Col Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R at the annual meeting hosted by Mrs Fred Cary in East Brunswick. Other officers include H Kenneth Smith vice regent Alice E Varney corresponding secretary Aphia L Pinson recording secretary Ernest T Fulton registrar Alice B Shorey treasurer Percy C Bailey historian Orville E Page librarian Fred Cary chaplain. A committee led by Mrs Harry E Litchfield plants a red maple in memory of the late Harold M Sewall. Reports on Continental Congress were read by several members. annual reports showed a successful year. Robert E Burgon returned from the West Coast and is employed by Bath Iron Works Corp.

Charles M. Tubbs Fred Cary Col. Dummer Harry E. Litchfield Harold M. Sewall Continental Congress Cary E. Albee Thomas 8. Gibbons Annie E. Cox

Morse High Racquet Teams Prep for Season

Harold E Brown Morse High School coach and teacher leads a large tennis and golf cohort as girls tennis grows to about 50 candidates and boys near 40. Practice shifts from gym to Country Club courts after repairs. Ellen McCall stands as Maine’s top Morse girl. Boys’ team leaders include Eddie Sewall Harold Peasley Harold Avery and Robert Morse with Sewall and Morse back from 1938 varsity.

Harold E. Brown Morse High School Maine Ellen McCall Miss McCall Morse Lassies Eddie Sewall Harold Peasley Harold Avery Robert Morse Sewall Morse

Mihalos to Sponsor Summer Boxing in Sagadahock Armory

Promoter Nick Mihalos announced the revival of boxing in the city within two to three weeks after leasing the Armory hall in Sagadahock block. The project will seat 700 to 800 as carpenters prepare a new ring and bleachers, aiming for a gala opening possibly May 12 or 19 with a top attraction headlining.

Nick Mihalos Armory Hall Sagadahock Block Bath Giafiro K. O.” Castillo Paul Junior Lewiston Arcade Arena Arcade Hall Armory Columbia Theatre Arcade Mihalos

Dike PTA Votes to Give Usual Prize at Morse High

Dike P T A voted to give the usual five dollar prize to a Morse high school graduate at an all day session in North End Community club. An upcoming card party was planned for later this month. Sewing included patch work and quilt tacking with 42 at dinner. Next meeting set for May 16 at 7 30 p m.

Dike P. T. A Morse High School North End

Prominent Families Expected Home From San Diego

Capt and Mrs S R Percy and Mr and Mrs Allen M Irish are due home Saturday after spending the winter inSan Diego California. The return signals the end of their seasonal sojourn with plans to resume local duties and social engagements in the coming weeks.

Bert Dickinson Boston New York S. R. Percy Allen M. Irish San Diego Cal

Probate Notice and Federal Union Insurance Assets

Probate notice from Sagadahoc County Bath Court orders publication for Katherine M. Loach estate and appointment of Charles C. Low as executor with hearing on May 9 1939. Also includes Federal Union Insurance Company assets and liabilities as of December 31 1938 totaling 2 873 873 42 dollars with potential asset increase to 2 964 430 31 and surplus to 1 067 700 92.

Bath Sagadahoc Arthur J. Dunton Federal Union Insurance Company Blaise Palba Nelda

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