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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

6

Forty Years Ago in Bath Festival and Local News Recap

Miss Esther Brown Kenneth Weeks and Robert S Gordon will sing at Wesley church vestry tonight with violin solos by Douglas Armes Raymond Williams James Hanson and Mrs Ed Ripley. A tableau The Old Oaken Bucket and the farce The Modern Sewing Society close the program.

Esther Brown Kenneth Weeks Robert S. Gordon Wesley Church Vestry Ladies Aid Douglas Armes Raymond Williams James Hanson Ed Ripley Edwin Coombs Modern Sewing Society

Bath and Portland Social Notes and Club Elections

N Gratz Jackson returns from Boston as Miss Haggett’s class plans Thursday assembly with banjo mandolin music from Craig's theater in Portland. Brunswick golf club lists officers and committees for the year with R C Tobey as president and Bath officials filling posts. Charles Sunday, former L A & W conductor now with Swift & Co, returns to Bath. Meadowbrook Inn owner M J Frye announces season reopening Sunday, citing lobster shortage and good travel aside from rain mud.

Charles Sunday Bath Swift & Co M. J. Frye Boniface Meadowbrook Inn Frye Meadowbrook

Bath steamship service uncertain for summer

Bath residents await word on whether the Eastern Steamship Lines will resume summer service with Boston after war interruption. Harry L. Nevins, Boston purchasing agent, offered no definite plans or information. In Bath markets FE Butterfish and fresh mackerel and shad appear, including a five pound roe shad. Hay supplies have arrived easing a famine as baled hay ships reach the area.

Bath Boston Harry L. Nevins Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc Don Hart Kennebec Pine Tree State

Residents Return and Local Activities in Bath and Robinhood

Mrs. Una Cushing returns to Robinhood for the summer after a winter in Bath. Mrs. Amelia Mitchell hosts Myrtle Lodge sewing circle at her home 40 Weeks Street Thursday afternoon. William R. Chapman conducted the Bath Brunswick choruses rehearsal last evening sharing many interesting facts.

Una Cushing Robinhood Bath Amelia Mitchell Myrtle Lodge Weeks Street William R. Chapman

Hart Of Morse Hurls Five-Hitter To Defeat Lewiston

Morse Shipbuilders beat the Lewiston High Blue Devils 10 to 2 at Lewiston Tuesday afternoon on five hit pitching by sophomore Dick Hart. Peter Cooper blasted a three run homer in the third and Morse added runs later to clinch a share of first place with Edward Little. Lewiston pitcher Jim Bouchard lasted six innings before being relieved. The win also knocked Lewiston from a three-way tie in the Andy Valley league.

Morseman Tony McLaughlin Avery MoeLaughlin Panthers Viger Bourassa Matt Rumford Elliot Mason Edward Little Dick Hart Morse Shipbuilders Lewiston Blue Devils Morse Peter Cooper Jim Bouchard Shipbuilders Eddies Auburn Pettengill Park Bouchard Cooper Langlais Tommy Costain Will Avery Hart Lewiston Hurler Eddie Avery Ed Avery Costain Joe Robinson Pete Cooper Tom York

Bath Teachers Club Delighted at Morse High School Event

On May 2 1919 members of the Bath Teachers club were entertained Thursday night at Morse High School assembly hall with a lively program featuring local talent and refreshments amid a friendly communal gathering.

Bath Teachers Club Morse High School

Coast Guard veteran and Bath notes from May 4 1919

May 4 1919 E S Marr of the Coast Guard at Popham Beach died in Bath. Marr wore eight red sleeve stripes signaling 24 years saving life and property along the coast. Bath youth buys a skiff. Captain Crocker repairs it at the Bacon wharf. Crime at Birch Point hides wreckage and broken flagpole anchor on Court House lawn. new flagpole planned for May term. Charles Chapman returns to Bath to fish from a sloop after renting in Portland. Guy and Barstow visit Five Islands for planned work. Swift & Co moves in.

E. S. Marr Coast Guard Popham Beach Bath Court House Supreme Court

Realty Transfer Nears as Povich Buys 143 Front Street

Morris Povich buys the brick building at 143 Front Street from the Klippel heirs, home to the Bazaar run by Freeman H. Wood. The item also notes the Schooner Alice May Davenport leaking off Vineyard Haven after sailing from New York to Buenos Aires with general merchandize.

Morris Povich Klippel Front Street Freeman H. Wood Alice May Davenport Bath Old New England Company New York Buenos Aires Vineyard Haven Mass

Chat-Or-Sew Club Hosts Stork Shower for Mrs Rose Spicer

Chat-or-Sew club members held a surprise stork shower during Thursday evening to honor Mrs Rose Spicer and introduced a new dessert named Lady Portland chocolate pudding. Guest R Clinton McFadden from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy visited the McFadden family over the weekend.

Rose Spicer Rose Lady Portland R. Clinton McFadden Massachusetts College of Pharmacy R. C. McFadden Middle Street

Cookie Cutter Dilemma Sticks To Dough In Kitchens

A reader notes cookie cutters stick to dough when not floured before use or when reusing during baking sessions. The tip suggests dusting with flour prevents sticking and helps release shapes cleanly.

Petitions for Distribution Granted in Several Estates

Estate Earle Temple of Bath presented by Percy A. Pratt administrator. Richmond estate presented by Marjorie W. Huntington administratrix. Distribution Account Allowed for Lewis Loon late of Richmond. Distribution account presented by Charles H. Leon executor. Bonds Approved for Wilson Thomas Hunter late of Topsham administrator. Estate Rosie M. Tregembo late of Richmond. Administrator Bertha I. Curtis late of Richmond. Real estate bond for Bath. Administrator bond.

Wilson P. Klippel Bath George F. Klippel Nathaniel Percy Prippsburg Leslie C. Shumway Wilson Thomas Hunter Topsham Frank BE. Carver Adi Adinistrator Rose M. Tregemibo Richmond Florence F. Schultz Albert P. Sanford Charles T. Small Frederick Earl Burgess Carl G. Kronstrand Angie Cloutier Blair Ronald A Hart Florence Blaisdell Lenora C. Pulsifer Robert T. Coffin George A. Steele Raymond L. Steele Charles H. Morse Alvah A. Morse Walter K. Morse Otis E. Morse Paul @. Pulsifer Robert T Coffin Carrie N. Page Lucille P. Stoussy Alice L. Dennett Arthur D. Dolleff Elizabeth McKay Donald H. Specht Duncan McIintosh Woolwich Roland D. McIntosh Guardian Elster A. Dolloff Isuphene J. Soule Ernest F. Pinkham George F. Pinkham George P. Davenport Donald N Small William N. Skelton Allan Spear William J. Foley, Jr Gardiner R. Deering Lillian E. Halk Ruth Muhaney Robert C. Mitchell Merritt A. Mitchell Flossie Mitchell Fetate Earle Temple Percy A. Pratt Roland O. Grant Flora O. Grant Ava Marie Whitney Jennie D. Wren Marjorie W. Huntington Annie N. Foote Bath Trust Co Jacob Verheus Donald H., Specht Earle Temple Lewis Loon Charles H. Leon Rosie M. Tregembo Bertha I. Curtis Margaret B. Rounds Charles B. Doyle, Sr Clara G. Hodgdon Boothbay Harbor LeRoy E. Farmer Wilson T. Hunter Frank E. Carver Charles L. Stevens Phippsburg Margaret Minott Bennett

Wills Filed and Administrators Appointed in Bath and Area

A 1959 notice lists wills filed in Bath and nearby towns with executors named for Mary E. Humphreys Harriet C. Ledyard and others. It also records administrators appointed or petitioned for estate items including Gertrude Hunt Elwin Hennessey Ruth Baecker LeRoy Farmer and others, with final accounts and guardians bonds noted.

Mary E. Humphreys Bath Rebecca K. Kenney Huarriot C. Ledyard Lord Ruth Ledyard Baecker C.t.a Harriot C. Ledyard Lord Gertrude L. Hunt Georgetown Elwin L. Hennessey Cora E. Belanger Topsham Edwd C. Belanger Christine C. Snipe Allan Spear D.b.a

Small Elected President of North-Center P T A

Donald N. Small was elected president of the North-Center Parent Teacher Association at this week’s meeting. Also chosen were Mrs. Albert W Thompson as vice president Mrs Hamdi Akar as secretary and Mrs Edwuard L Kinder as treasurer.

Central Church League Carrie Thompson Harriet Small Olive Corliss Nellie Stilphen Lula Emery Donald N. Small North-Center Parent Teacher Association Albert W Thompson Hamdi Akar Edwuard L. Kinder Robert Carter Andrew B. Sides Kinder Carter Ways and Russell Hatch Small North Gramma School

Lt Fullmer Detached From Active Duty at Brunswick

Lt Charles R Fullmer USNR has been detached from the Office of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding and released from active duty. He will join General Electric and enter a training program for several months before a permanent assignment. He previously served in contract and materials roles and as design officer. The Fullmers and their son Paul have lived in Brunswick since December 1957.

Charles R. Fullmer General Electric Severa Fullmer Paul Brunswick

1951 Morse High School Graduate Joins Public Service

A 39 year old, Mangiulli, deputy collector of U.S. Customs in Bath for several years, is active in the Bath Lions Club and American Legion. He attended the Bentley School of Accounting in Boston, Morse High School, Mays, and Northeastern Business College. He and his wife Doris have two children, Joseph and Joan. He is a member of St. Mary's church.

Aces Polar Star Lodge Ov Masons Morse High Schol Bentley School of Accounting Boston Mangiulli U.S. Customs Bath Bath Lion, Club American Legion High School Worcester Mays Northeastern Business College St. Mary's Church Doris Joseph Joan

Colt not named two years ago found on Wheatley Road

Owner Samuel Tufano could not recall a name for his yearling colt by Market Wise Foxsion. The animal’s name was discovered on a street sign outside his Wheatley Road home, providing an unexpected clue.

Samuel Tufano Market Wise Foxsion Wheatley Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Batt Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Fred W. Barren Hones Mr. Barren Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge People’s Baptist Church Odd Fellowship Samuel A. Evans Jonathan David Bangor Maine Central Crossing Washington Street Samuel Levine Hockomock Rockland J. E. King Howard Coal Co Smith & Havey Co Carl Trott N. Gratz Jackson Brunswick Golf Club R. C. Tobey A. R. Webber E. F. Woodruff Benjamin I. Furbish William Crocker Hattie M Orrin Ham Portland Portland Coal Storage Co Bath Amusement Co Bath Savings Institution Conforth Electrical Supply Conforth Central Church Troop No. 5 Hallowell High Kennebec Valley Liberty Theater Fred Stone Johnny Get Your Gun Harry Lemont Mae North End Prest Emile Burlet Chamber of Commerce Burlet Kelley Field Co. L 3Rd Maine Infantry Armory Hobbs’ Jazz Orchestra W. H. White I. W. Hunt Howard Rice M. W. Greenlaw Capt. Tremblay Co. I of Mexico Columbia Theater Nellie Turner Bessie Hunt Olive Rowe Nellie Conley Helen Bagley Helen Harnden Olive Murray Margaret Adams South Street H. B. Marr Mr. Marr Washeington Street Marshall Stacy Lucien D. Fuller Cambridge, Mass Danny Lorraine Kid Steiner East Boston Lorraine Cercle Canadien McNeil and Sullivan McNeil Danny O'Connell Brunswick High Edward Little High Germany Drake Oliver Knight Camden Belfast Morse High Columbia Portland Harbor Stephens High Panthers Adriel Mason Morsemen McLellan Commercial Street Eastern Steamship Lines Sagadahoe Bath Chamber of Conmerce Tta Charlie King Capt Robinson Rumford Ab Rouleau Viper Bouras Vehi Elliott P IH Prinn Arsenault McClukey Legere Bougassa Buotte E Avery W. Avery McLaughlin King Puhl Villotl E. Avery Poole Buette Bouleau Agsenault J. Elliott Peeve Elieane Peeve Elieane Ih V Prinnyss McClusky R. Viger Ib 2060 Barker Z L. Viger St Morse Rumford 000 R—Langlais E—Rouleau Hart of Morse Lewiston Blue Devils Probate James S. Lord James McGuiggan Lawrence H. Putnam Eunice FE. Putnam John E. Sanford Edna Adelaide Thomson Roy A. Henderson John P Carey Sarah A. Adams Pauline H. Adams Neil J. Smith Helen M Smith Duncan McIntosh Roland D McIntosh Cyril FE. Bousfield Sarah Bagley Bousfield Wilbur HW. Crooker Helen G Crooker York Stasulis Rodrigue Flynn Poulin Rbi Theriault HR — Cooper Sb—Langlais Sir—Costain Murphy Left-Morse Lewiston Hi Charest HWO Hp—Bouchard U—Lucas Bruneau Leser Ab Bh Po Costain If Cooper,s Avery C McLaughlin Rf King of York, Cf Ab Bh Po A Caux Kohr, Cf Biron If Flynn S Rodrigue c Cailler Rf Sienko P Charest P Bacon Wharf Patten Birch Point New Meadows Charles Chapman Guy & Barstow George Delano Corp Samuel O. King Peabody James P. King John &. Beane William FE. Webster George J. Hart C. W. Nocton Five Islands Bath Tucsony Mary White Delmar FE Bates Lincoln Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Bath Rifle Club New Ivon House Gusta Una Sanford Capitol City George A. Sanford E. A. Farrer Pine Tree Manufacturing Co P.T.A
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