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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
8
Reports from a Portland area social event include Miss Ruth and Vera Howe among guests at a barn dance planning committee. A May 29 event decor will be prepared by local girls. The piece also notes coastal fishing, a new coal barge launch May 14, and community gatherings with several local figures in attendance.
A Bath newspaper notes a fire at Hon. Albert H. Shaw's home with curtains burning in the sun parlor and unclear causes. It reports on a speed launch Jerusalem on the river, ship repairs, and upcoming musical festival in Columbia Theatre. Also covered are civic notes, lodge meetings, and local visits including G.I. M. and the Hynde Light Guards.
May 10 1908 authorities notified of a dangerous clever crook operating in the area. A note mentions a model mock bank scheme in Portland and references Arthur J Dunton running for Congress on the ticket, with comments on his stance when questioned yesterday.
A new cruising motorboat named Topaz II built by Fred F. Pendleton of Wiscasset for Charles W. Clifford Jr. of this city was launched at 6 30 this morning. Miss Millicent Clifford and Miss Charlotte Hall attended the ceremony as champagne was broken over the bow. Pendleton Ross and Edward True observed the launch among a crowd of friends. The Topaz II will be moored at the Kennebec Yacht Club today and a cruise test followed before return.
John W. Riley from Berlin visiting as Rev and Francis W. O'Brien are in Boston for a week. B Turner to supply during absence. Bath residents watch Second as car nearly stops for a drunken sleeper on Brunswick line. W H Powers and Cook assist, man taken to Sagadahoc Square. Ramona Council minstrel show next Thursday features end men John Wilson Arthur Willis Arthur Lemont end women Florence Bowker Catherine Powers Bernice Morse with John W Gilmore as interlocutor. Dance follows. Rodney Henderson, court house messenger, ill at home since March. Thomas B. Perry back on street after eight weeks illness. Mrs F W Patten and daughter Nellie depart soon to join Patten on schooner Kineo now at Port Green Texas en route north. F N Chase chief Pak in machinery inspectors office.
A note reports the U S N presence at Bath Iron Works with ties to F P Lor merly in San Francisco New York and Puget Sound.
Grace Church School from Bath participates in a regional service at Christ Episcopal Church Gardiner. Rev Nelson B Gilder sleeve of Newcastle leads the children's Lenten offerings and Grace church banner bearer Richard H Gross presents with Miss Merline Osborne.
A letter from John E. Calvert-Smith solicitor in Richmond England arrives in Richmond Maine. It from Richmond Surrey Round Table No 131 invites exchange of greetings and correspondence to foster international friendship among young men aged 18 to 40 in business or professional roles.
Miss Louise Dole daughter of Rev Louis A Dole of 887 Middle street played Andromache in Euripides Trojan Women at Wellesley College. A new choral group sang to ancient style music while Dole oversaw masks copied from Greek originals crafted by Wellesley Art department. She is finishing her junior year after Morse High School graduate.
Maine candidates discuss old age assistance, power development, and liquor issues. Fernald emphasizes protecting the less fortunate and national costs. Payne touts Maine labor strength and budget planning. debates include Quoddy power, utility rates, and keeping power in state.
Mr and Mrs Richard Hastings and their children Sylvia Ann and Donald of Bangor visited Bath for the late Mrs Droesslers committal service. Earl D Droessler of Washington DC joined the family, staying a few days with Mrs Hastings parents, then returned to Bangor with the Hastings.
Mr and Mrs C W Rogers left West Palm Beach on May 8 by motor for home after spending the winter there. They expect to make several stops en route and aim to reach Bath by Saturday.
Arthur J. Dunton presided as judge with John L. Jack as register. Wills and administrations listed include Flossie E. Small and others from Bowdoin Bath Richmond Windsor Needham and Arrowsic with executors and guardians named. Inventories and accounts filed or allowed cover many Bath area estates and related trustees and administrators.
Cox's Head of East Boothbay warned several diggers who were working in a closed area Saturday. Mrs Bernard Carlson of Dix's Island is visiting her sister Mrs George Stacey of Bath. Mr and Mrs Ralph Seekins of Bath spent Sunday at their home. Prichard Dozois, Mrs S C Moore, Mr and Mrs Lewis Low- are mentioned among locals.
Local items report Mrs. Hazel Cook visiting with daughter Margaret nett in Workington by station wagon. Families including the Horns from Portland and the Taylors move to Bald Head for summer. Mrs. Winnie Brown and granddaughter hosted at a Center store with Walter Snipe. Grand Decoration event at Odd Fellows hall notes General Militant presence and a Maine born leader now in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Probate notice indicates proceedings for Carrie E Ha with case identifiers 13 20 27. The document outlines administration steps and required actions for potential creditors and heirs under applicable state law.
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