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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
7
Bath memories and local notices reflect a busy year 1904 with social events at North Street church and Wesley church, a birthday welcome for William H. Melcher, civic travel by Mayor Hyde, and community updates from Bath Iron Works to Morse High School. The period saw entertainments, church reunions, and transport notes on electric lines and ships.
May 12 1904 Bath scenes include the Bath Medical Association banquet for the State Board of Health at New Meadows Inn. Polar Star lodge admitted several candidates to M and F C degrees as Winter Harbor’s large river party returns. Telecommunication work begins on the West Bath Farmers line. Guests include Mr and Mrs W D Grant of Rangeley and Mrs B F Densmore of Cox's Head. Community events feature a Wesley church entertainment and a Dutch party at New Meadows Inn, while anglers report limited success and circus posters spread for Memorial Day Portland show.
J A Morse notes not hearing all views on moving a wooden building from Broad Street to Front Street opposite the Park. Sasanoa Tribe No 64 plans a Peace dance at the Alameda next Friday. New Meadows baseball fence is being placed. Bath updates include Moses Rowe of Georgetown leaving Bath times. YMCA secretary hosted Junior class with a fishing trip on the New Meadows River. A chestnut saddle pony arrived by the Kennebec gifted to Morse boys of Washington Street.
Their father C W Morse of New York attended Miss Harvey's Tom Thumbs wedding staged in Music hall with ushers and bridesmaids photographed in costumes at Higgins studio on Front street. Two farmers debate whether ground seed will endure the present cold as 46 degree Sunday wind disrupts trolley rides and launches.
This past week in Richmond reports Hon Charles B Day attending a Friday State of Maine Hotel Association meeting in Augusta with Mrs Day joining him for Saturday’s all day event at the Augusta House and a 6 30 banquet with dancing. Also noted are residents visiting relatives, a nurse vacationing with parents in Dorchester and a student prize winner, plus hospital patients and a Mother’s Day tribute at Blaine House.
The Bath Iron Works will present on Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering at the 13th annual Connecticut sections meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers held Saturday at the Wethersfield Country Club. Miss Bertha Bellerose has joined Bath Iron Works Bond Department after completing duties at Hyde Winelass Co.
Ralph A. Baker, son of Rep. George A. Baker of Milan street, heads the Benjam in F Shaw Co Philadelphia piping firm with Atlantic Aviation Gasoline Plant ties. Featured in the Atlantic Octaner, Baker recalls years as a contract plumber across Georgia Florida California Texas Alabama Massachusetts New York and now Philadelphia. He notes Air Forces evacuated 18 000 wounded from Africa and 30 percent more troops per flight using 100 octane aviation fuel. Baker hopes to visit his father this Summer or Fall.
A list of recent property transfers recorded at the Sagada deed office with owners and grantees across Bath, Edgett Street, Charles Street, High Street, Oliver Street, Center Street, Russell Street, Middle Street, Georgetown Topsham Richmond Woolwich and West Bath. Transactions cover land and buildings and include multiple pairs such as Sukeforth to Sheldon and Spinney to Jones among numerous others.
Mr and Mrs Louis Young and their daughter Sandra died Sunday while visiting Boothbay Harbor as Mother's Day guests of Mrs Youngs parents Mr and Mrs Albert Reed.
Probate notices listing executors and administrators appointed for estates in Bath and Woolwich with names Harriet F Johnson Lydia C M lite Fannie Bolneaul Jo Sumner Bailey Idella Vo Roger and Ernest Rogers. Appointments dated May 2 1944 with bond status noted. Arthur J Dunton Judge of Probate and John L Jack Register attest.
The second May session of Probate Court adjourned with Judge Arthur J. Dunton presiding. Filings included administrations for Fred C. Hanson Bowdoinham Abigail Miller Woolwich and wills for Wesley B Williams Bowdoinham Aline Starrett Topsham and Harold L Safford Bath. Inventories listed for Susan Elizabeth Bates Bath and Ira Flagg Topsham. Final account filed by Harold E Tobey for Daniel A Bishop Bath.
A historical profile traces Washington's 19th century ascent in diplomacy from Japan to Korea and beyond, noting roles as first secretary, advisor to the Korean emperor, and charges d affaires ad interim. It also covers later postings in Panama Guatemala and Mexico and his work with relief of Russian prisoners during 1916-17. The article shifts to a Brunswick Lions club dinner with music by Cliff Leiman and Kenneth Weeks. It lists attendees including Senator Neil S. Bishop, Fred Thurston, and Lt. Joseph O. Purdue, plus upcoming events and officer nominations for the club.
The Times Co. bowling squad defeated Knights of Columbus 1387 to 1379 at Park Alleys. Les Plant led with 306, Ralph Pratt 295, Arsenault 285 for KC. Times’ Leavitt 277, St Martin 248, Plant 306 sealed the win as they extend their undefeated run.
The automobile of Dr Joseph I Smith was stolen Tuesday at 10 50 PM from 940 Washington street and found Wednesday morning on Middle near Center street by Patrolmen Waldo Weston and Robert Guptill. The car was deserted and unharmed. medical supplies and instruments appeared untouched. Dr Smith notified police and a joint search by local and state officers followed. the thief remained at large by Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Russell Regney and Mr Lloyd Hooker passed away Tuesday in Lewiston. The two residents were identified locally as longtime community members with ties to local churches and businesses. No further details were released pending family statements.
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc Maine to May 1944 hear estates. Harold J. Safford Jr is executor seeking letters testamentary without bond. Beatrice Boyphants seeks administration without bond. Harold E Tobey files final account. Notices published in Bath Independent for three weeks.
Court of Probate at Bath in Sasasadlie issues order to publish notices in Bath Independent for three weeks. Named are James Vinal Bunnewell, Hiram T Stevens, John P Carey, Annie Mo Shepard, Martha H Colby, Elmer J Hodgkins, Catherine E Cornish, Mary Arline McNell, with various administrators and petitions for administration, sale of estate property, and final accounts to be heard on first Tuesday.
March fisheries report by Arthur McKown highlights a 200 percent surge from 1943 in mussel rakes with 89,239 bushels and a total first quarter shellfish haul of 81,000 bushels. Herring rose to 64,027 bushels from February, lobsters despite a dip, and shrimp reached a quarter million pounds. Total month and quarter totals exceed prior year, with freight value about 441,353 dollars for 12,530,892 pounds.
The U S Civil Service Commission revises experience requirements for the Aircraft Metalsmith at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Applicants need two years general sheet metal work including soldering brazing and welding of aircraft alloys. Each year may substitute six months in fabrication installation or repair of aircraft sheet metal parts. Entry wage is $1.14 rising to $1.26. Obtain details at U S Employment Service Bath or contact Rose Snider at 57 Exchange Street.
Edward Footer resumes studies at St John Preparatory School Danvers Mass after spending weekend with his parents Edward A Footer and Mrs Footer at 325 High Street.
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