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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
4
A Bath father saved his three year old son from two wolves at Merrymeeting Park when the animal grabbed the boy’s red jacket. The father wrestled the child free, kicked the wolf in the nose, and the animal released its grip. The incident occurred as Bath residents note other local news including shipyard plans and burials.
May 1 1901 reports reel around town as Lizzie Mulligan narrowly avoids injury after bicycle mishap on Front street. Nequasset Lake water turned on via new main at two pm. Alderman Pottle and John McPherson return from Boston building Kennebec Steamboat Co wharf. Tarboxs return from San Francisco. yacht Louise to be commissioned mid June. Cardenas barge launched for Staples Coal Co at Taunton. Harriman and Coombs back from Bald Head gunning eight coats over decoys. Miss Jennie Whitmore home from Boston. Gasoline engine explosion at Kimball Bros causes alarm but no damage.
The Bath Iron Works is preparing to launch the torpedo boat Biddle on May 4, 1901. The vessel is scheduled for trials and acceptance by the Navy shortly after fitting out and sea trials.
May 6 1901 Arthur Sewall Co close contract with Standard Oil for keel work on a giant four masted steel ship to be launched the same day as the Acme. over 2000 tons of steel and 332 feet in length. Nearby projects include a house boat by E W Larrabee and a new yacht by James Bimson.
Mr and Mrs Eric Partinen and their two children spent the weekend in Monson with Eric’s parents Mr and Mrs William Partinen at 997 Middle Street.
Judge Dunton presided at the first probate session listing wills allowed and administrators appointed in Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown and Richmond. Executrixes and administrators were named without bond or with bond as required along with inventories licenses and final accounts. Frances Lillian Higgins returned home after adenoid surgery at Memorial hospital and the sixth grade pupil remains home this week.
The Ibsen club was entertained Tuesday evening by Misses Evelyn and Esther J Petlock at 22 Franklin Street.
The article notes April 1941 was notably better than April 1940 with 28 fair days versus 16, two showers vs ten rainy days, no snow unlike two snow days last year, and more frequent higher temperatures including seven mornings at 50 or above. Warmest on the 15th reached 57, while last year’s warmest was 45.
Census 1940 lists Bath population at 10 235, up 1 125 since 1930, yet poll tax registrations as of April 1 fall by one from last year to 3 515. Mailings went to 3 515 males while 1 000+ added to voting lists include many non voters. Previous peaks and declines traced from 1919 to 1940 raise questions on out-migration.
Mr. Rinden, born in Iowa and educated at Penn College and Yale, describes a perilous escape through wrecked roads, dikes, and river travel as bombers devastate Diongloh and Foochow. He chronicles blocked rivers, civilian casualties, and smugglers’ routes used to reach the coast during prolonged aerial attacks.
Invitation extended to all Women’s Society for Christian Service members to join a five week mission study course at Wesley church starting Thursday. Mrs. Chester B. Oliver announced the plan at the Tuesday meeting. Refreshments followed a social hour hosted by Mrs. Shellenbarger and others. William Higgins named new Grant store manager in Bath replacing Lewis Prentiss. Higgins and wife reside at Hotel Sedgwick and recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
Commissioner Arthur R. Greenleaf announces two front efforts in Maine, led by the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries. The National Youth Administration will deploy 30 to 40 workers on 150 acres of overdug flats, with Capt. Carl Reed supervising projects in Harpswell and neighboring counties as seed clams are transplanted and proven flats are closed for propagation.
Pastor Moffatt praised a loyal, eager congregation at a yearly meeting. Flowers from Kennebec Greenhouses decorated tables as the treasurer Miss Fielding received a token of appreciation for her service. Ambrose McFadden attended, Lizzie French was ill. Mr and Mrs Robert Rose returned to Portsmouth, NH after visiting Mrs Rose's parents on 876 High Street.
Lulu M French claims foreclosure on the Topsham property described in the 1937 mortgage from Jennie I Carr noting breach of conditions. The notice records her action to enforce the deed and secure the claim on the easterly Topsham to Lisbon Falls road parcel, dated March 27, 1941.
The Calvert Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia reports dec 31 1940 assets totaling 9 970 087 32 with admitted assets 4 967 898 55 after deductions. Liabilities show net unpaid losses 178 621 00 un earned premiums 1 734 043 22 other liabilities 439 761 04 cash capital 1 000 000 00 and surplus 1 615 473 28 total liabilities and surplus equal 4 967 898 55.
Deputy Marshal Kingsbury arranges with the Boston office to screen educational reels on counterfeit detection and currency making in the city Friday May 9. The sessions at Morse High School and City Hall Auditorium aim to aid merchants and the public with free, informative demonstrations and Q and A with a Secret Service agent.
Joseph F Fortin of Topsham was fined five dollars and costs on each charge after pleading guilty in Brunswick court. The hearing occurred without prosecution notice as Fortin faced two earlier arraignments and a possible third or fourth charge. State brokers warned to expect a statewide investigation and prosecutions for unlicensed activity.
Mrs. Arthur Young of 1055 High Street spent the weekend in Wiscasset with her sister Mrs. Fred Pendleton, sharing leisure time and family companionship.
Lulu M French announces termination of a mortgage due to breach on property described as half interest in a Topsham lot with buildings on State Highway toward Lewiston. The notice cites Jennie L Carr's 1935 deed and records in Sagadahoc County.
Albert Ho Curr of Yoopham mortgaged land in Topsham Sagadahoc County to Lulu M. French. The deed describes a parcel along the Topsham to Lisbon Falls road with boundaries to 6400 and Mary A. Jack lands. Mary A. Carr’s heirs are mentioned. deed dated March 27 1941.
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