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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

4

Forty Years Ago in Bath Long Night Of Duty

Fortnightly Bath notes collect a morning crew led by Street Commissioner Williams and 12 men on a drain project at Middle street. An arrest ensues after late alarm from Sheriff Ballou, with nine workers jailed briefly on bond. Other items include licenses granted, ship news, weather, visits, and local commerce.

Williams City Clarenburk Middle Street Clatenburk Southard Ballou Jim Murphy Court House James W. Wakefield Samuel Jordan

Bath golf club formed after church meeting

A Bath city effort toward establishing a golf club was launched May 9 when a committee met Rev Walter C Stewart at Grace church rectory. Lloyd Bankson and others were tasked to inspect Bath area land for links and report Thursday. Various residents were named to draft a constitution and by laws.

Walter C. Stewart Grace Church Grove Street John S. Hyde Lloyd Bankson U.S.N A. A. Percy Harry A. Nealley Bath M. W. Sewall Mr. Stewart Blanche Sewall

Local News Notes From Bath Maine May 14 1900

Mrs Marie Duncan Harris 23 died suddenly at her parents home on Academy street after reporting heart trouble she had since childhood. She leaves her husband Wilfred Harris. Capt W F Marr named to command steamer Wiwurna this summer as it undergoes overhaul at Houghton's wharf. Wilbur Sanford launches sail boat. A forest fire along the old turnpike road burned several hundred acres, Reed Nichols Co and H W Howard losing cords of wood. Wedding of Maggie Blackman to Conductor Blaine Hall set for next month. Supt Mitchell of L B & B planning to move his family to Bath from Brunswick and other property moves noted.

Louisa Frank Rogers Phippsburg James Bowker Farrin Street Arrowsie Alden S Mercy Heald Lottie Heald Bath Charles Walter Warren Heald Phippyburg Mary B. Longley High Street Brunswick Nathaniel Curtis Mary Ann Curtis John G. Longley Marie Duncan Harris George H. Duncan Academy Street Eureka Ager Wilfred Harris West Bath Reed Nichols & Co H. W. Howard Read Nichols

Local Notices and Visits Encircling Dorchester and Rangeley

Four years in service he sails to Dorchester for new work as an insurance adjuster. Funeral for Mrs. Mary B. Longley held at High street residence led by Rev. O W Folsom. William E Palmer’s High Court home to be remodeled with a bath. Mr and Mrs William W Macon travel to Boston relatives for a visit. F Wilbur Brown travels to Rockland on business. Arthur H Stetson, Boston, visiting. Mr and Mrs Rupert H Baxter enjoyRangeley Lakes outing.

Mary B. Longley High Street O. W. Folsom Rupert H. Baxter Rangeley Lakes

American character first line of defense declared by Major Coe

Major George C. Coe of Lovell, Republican candidate for the First district Congressional nomination, told the Brunswick Rotary Club that the real first line of American defense is American character. He urged religious tolerance, national defense, and voter action to push officials to do the right job in the right way.

George C. Coe Lovell Brunswick Rotary Club America Daly Press Major Coe

Young Jack Dempsey to Fight Wooster in Rockland

Young Jack Dempsey of Woolwich an ex Maine heavyweight champ faces Butch Wooster of Rockland in the Lime City Friday evening. Wooster a former Maine heavyweight ruler, recently returned from Florida. They previously met three years ago with Wooster winning. Dempsey is in his second comeback, having lost to Al Bouchard in Lewiston in his first comeback attempt.

Jack Dempsey Woolwich Bath Iron Works Corp Maine Butch Wooster Rockland Lime City Wooster Florida Wooste Dempsey al Bouchard Fall River Mass Lewiston

Caribou Airport Weather Station to Launch Balloons

Ernest W. G. Kliemann, chief of the new Caribou weather station, says balloons will be released four times daily to measure wind direction and velocity up to 30 000 feet. Balloons will carry lights at night for observation, providing data on ground and upper air conditions.

Caribou Ernest W. G. Kliemann

Killick calls for redesigned cars over reforming drivers

Sacramento traffic statistician Victor W. Killick argues drivers cannot be rewired to safe speeds. He proposes a tear shaped rear engine car with high visibility, no protruding parts, rear mounted motor, top headlights, electric signals, crash yielding wheel, and a speed governor. A 45 mph limit could cut highway deaths by about 60 percent.

Sacramento Calif Victor W. Killick California Department of Motor Vehicles Killick California

Japanese Ballet Recital Spotlight at Morse High

A nude recital highlight at Morse High School features the complete Japanese ballet by Mrs Olive Plummer on June 17. Created from a New York World's Fair show, the piece uses 20 pupils with parasols and lanterns, costumes modeled after authentic kimonos, and special scenery by Lyndon V Plummer.

Morse High School Olive Plummer Sonia Serova New York City

Probate notices of executors and admins in Sugadahoe county

John Lo Jack Registrar certifies estates of Nehtixt, Myton, Stephens, Tngalis, Chrey, Targulls, Haskell and others. Appointments include administrators with and without bond on dates May 7 1940 and May 14. Judge Arthur J. Dunpon issues true copy of original order.

John LO Jack Sugadahoe Myton Jol Stephens Woolwich Deer Marinus EO Stephens Wits Meunie George J Tngalis Phipps- Dury Chrey Bath Yague Mabel Annis T Haskell Portland Arthur J. Dunpon

Bath Nurses Attend Sunday Services at Grace Church

Nurses from Bath joined a Florence Nightingale memorial service at Grace church led by Rev. Ernest O. Kenyon. He spoke on Christ’s words about acts of mercy, praising nurses and medical staff for aiding the sick and tying care to spiritual duty. The event, tied to Pentecost, included processions, music, and a reception. The Guild of St. Barnabas for Nurses organized the gathering with a post service meeting and plans for June 11. Open House at Memorial Hospital on Nightingale Day drew over 50 visitors.

Ernest O. Kenyon St. Peter's Church Rockland Grace Church Florence Nightingale Christ Lord Hunself Mr. Kenyon Chris Dona Tae Charles .M. Tubbs Guild of St. Barnabas For Nurses Alfred P. McCave Arthur Sewall Memorial Hospital

Maine Horse Association Set Friday Meeting and Banquet

The fifth annual Maine Horse Association gathering will open the Mansion House at Poland Spring with a Friday banquet for about 200 members. Plans for the 1940 riding season and the summer show schedule will be announced, plus awards to 18 riders for the 80 mile Casco Trial Ride. Four board members will be elected as terms expire for Judge Arthur J. Dunton, Mrs Clinton F. Rines, Everett F. Greaton, and Ralph B. Skinner. Several items include selecting the site of the 1949 Trail Ride and adopting new regulations aligning with the National Association. Captain Owen F. Stephens presides. Lloyd W. Bitchelder and J. L. Sheader are vice presidents. Ralph B. Skinner is secretary. Charles W. Clifford is treasurer.

Maine Horse Association Poland Casco Arthur J. Dunton Bath Clinton F. Rines Westbrook Everett FP. Greaton

Probate action for estate of Jobn Mains at Bath

The court orders publication of notice for probate hearings in Bath for the estate of Jobn Mains late of Phippsburg with executors and administrators named. It details appointment of suitable personal representative, final accounts, and corrective actions, with hearings on the first Tuesday next at ten o clock.

Tordoen Bath Joba Mains Phippsburg Peteson William Gian Sum Ote Ravinoned M Wyn Chatiinan Selectisen Down of Phippshairs Fatale David N Heald Dace Alice Heald Alice Heale

New Federal Rules Regulate Motorboat Equipment

Washington May 15 new regulations shaping motorboat equipment under Public Act No 484 76th Congress are drafted by the Bureau of Marine Inspection Department of Commerce. The act adds safety measures flame collars and backfire traps with improved bilge ventilation and engine room ventilation for new rebuilt or repowered boats. It creates motorboat classes A through 3 with specified lighting signaling whistle or sound device and bell requirements. penalties range up to 2039 dollars with certain mitigations.

Washington Bureau of Marine Inspection Department of Commerce Roosevelt House Senate Congress Secretary of Commerce

Mrs Harry L Abbott Displays Water Lily Cactus

Mrs Harry L Abbott of North Turner shows a striking water lily cactus with seven blossoms and numerous buds, showcasing a rare flowering plant in her garden.

Harry L. Abbott North Turner

Probate Court in Bath Adopts Multiple Estate Actions

An order from a Bath probate court on the first Tuesday in May 1940 directs publication of the notice in Bath Independent. The document lists petitions for administrators and administratrices without bond, guardians, guardianships, accounts, and licenses to sell real estate for numerous estates including Farrell, Gray, Erskine, Stilphen, Murray, and others, with executor and trustee actions and minor guardians. The judge is Arthur J. Dunton.

Bath Savadahoc Bach In E. Farrell Blanche E Farrell Robert G Gray Tate Bertha L. Gray Fiora M Hodochin John A Erskiine Dece Dot Erskine Perate Warren M. Stilphen Nellie M. C. Stilphen Nellie M. Stilphen Betate Horace Fo Murray, Jr Barbara EB Gordon D. Helen Muovl Giuardians Nancy Hyde Mabel A ‘Thwine Maud H. Larrabee Wallace Ro Ham Priince Arthur J Dunton

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