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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
7
The Bath column reports varied items from town life including auctions, shipyard activity on the Kenn, and cargo to be moved this summer. Gardner Thomas Perkins visited Portland on market business while M H S baseball opened its season against Wis. Reports mention local weddings, graduations, and prominent residents traveling for errands.
Bath clears old state topics with a broad city ledger of upcoming concerts in Portand and Brunswick, civil service exams, arrivals from Mystic and Hubbardston, shipboard trial news on the Georgia, a dog bite incident, a surprise birthday dinner for Col lector Crosby, and community notes on street work, weather, and local society gatherings.
Dr B F Barker arrives home after serving as surgeon on the Georgia which passed the cruiser St Louis amidship on the Rockland course bound for official tests. Moosehead Lake fishing opens with many anglers. attendance expected to grow. Miss Ann Mary Robinson attends Maine Mt Holyoke association meeting in Auburn. Julia Harris elected delegate for Mt Holyoke commencement.
Real estate transfers are listed from Saga to Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg and other towns. Names include William H Wood ward David C Stinson Lawrence Bates Joseph Turcotte Marcel Vaillancourt Albert Oliver Oscar Wright Jr Beatrice Cum Arthur Hutchins Jr Arthur E Hutchins Jr Joseph Trageny John Hart Simon Cyr Earl Dayley Emerson Hall Jack Berman Ernest Prest Walter Potter Robert Stewart James Nugent Charles Perkins Everett Lemont and others. Properties cover land and buildings on streets such as Front Washington Cherry High Oliver and Linden with multiple deeds recorded.
Individuals in Mosa express worry as authorities prohibit exporting sugar. Officials cite policy aims to stabilize prices and ensure domestic supply. Community groups urge clarification on affected vendors and retail limits.
May term probate records show wills filed for Mary E Callan George C Pease and others with executors named. Administrations granted for Nathaniel Alterton and Cor G Hanna. Inventories and accounts filed for numerous estates including Mussenden Hathorne and Cabe. License to sell real estate granted to Helen Frances May.
In Woollwich a license issued to Helen Frances Bearce as administrator of Ida C. Purington’s estate. A subsequent license issued to Edna W. Bridgham as administrator. These relate to Estas nienee Pratt of Bath and Edward W. Bridgham as guardian.
West Bath residents share a weekend of visitors and travel. William Babine recovers at home after an illness. Brunswick guests include Mr and Mrs Joseph Stetson and children and Mr and Mrs G C Smith with family. Bath hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Waterman and son Bobby. Other visitors come from Brunswick and York Village as families visit relatives across towns. Many trips include Florida and New Jersey returns.
POPHAM BEACH and sons Harvey Jr and Jack spent Sunday at their new cottage on the south shore. Mrs Walter Sprague went to Bath and remained until Monday. Mr and Mrs Leoline Moody and Ernest Moody of Harpswell visit Mr and Mrs Ellison Moody. Ernest Spinney returned home after illness closed his store in June. Miss June Oliver of Woolwich visits cousin Miss Gloria Oliver. Mr and Mrs Stanley Perkins settle in their own apartment in Mrs Elisha Bridges' house. Mr and Mrs Fred Waterhouse settle in their south shore cottage for the summer. Minot Percy Jr was home for a day with his parents last week. Lighthouse keeper Harvey.
John L. Jacks registers probate for Sagadahoc notes appointments in Bath Richmond Georgetown and Bath across several estates. Scott Morse Anna H McCabe John P Carey Charles E Dore Perry A Brown Ruth M Watson and other executors administrators listed with dates in 1946.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Archie McLeagalit and Tangri hawt with unclear actions. No definite event date or location is readable.
A fragment mentions the Wrecking Co of Southine and bids by Herbert Scott, David, and Bath related to a project. The note states bids were due by Thursday noon and that seven bids remained under consideration with some confusion about dates and bidders.
A community event for hospital support featured Stanwood the organist, with Mrs. Arthur W. King and others organizing servers and guest reception. Proceeds benefit the hospital, and tickets were advanced in a final sale described as a musical treat with performers and volunteers assisting guests during the afternoon.
Mr Murphy of Bronxville has long served as auditor for Mr Pany. The pair traveled to cities along the Atlantic coast over several years, returning to Linden Street home. Friends express interest in Jean Murphy’s activities and note his movements.
Probate actions list executors and heirs for multiple Maine estates. Annie M. Pease named executrix without bond. several final accounts filed by executors and administrators for decedents in Bath Woolwich Phippsburg and related towns with dates and parties.
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