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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1953
Page
8
Sticking to his post in the house Captain C J Robin piloted the burning Katahdin from the East Outlet yard after catching fire while towing logs. All crew reached shore safely as upper works burned away. The Katahdin, built by Charles B Harrington, is described amid broader Bath notes.
May 14 1913 Dreamland Theatre features talking pictures drawing large crowds. Last night another sizable audience enjoyed the show with hearty approval as the latest motion pictures are listed for this evening.
In 1913 the Bath men received hearty praise from local residents for their services and community efforts, highlighting strong civic support and notable conduct observed during the period.
May 16 1913 Milton H Douglas retires from Thompson Bros after eleven years in the furnishing department to join Uncle Sam as a Post Office clerk. His departure is regretted by the firm and fellow clerks. Fishermen report large catches at the mouths of the Kennebec and Sheepscot rivers. A dory load of pol-
On May 18 1913 the Cassin first 1000-ton destroyer for the US Navy launched at Bath Iron Works at 1 03 pm. Miss Helen Cassin Carusi youngest sponsor at nine years old christened the vessel. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony with Bath Iron Works officials and many ladies noted on the platform. The piece notes interest for the sponsors background and the completion of the Orrs Island to Great Island bridge nearby.
Sheriff Oliver announces enforcement of a new rule on entering town by express or freight ships carrying liquor not labeled with owner name and street address. He already noted unlisted names on voting and assessor rolls.
Miss Sue Houghton and Miss Miriam Adams represent Grace church junior auxiliary at a Portland convention while boys save pennies for the circus. U S Navy Recruiting Station opens in the Custom House basement under W L Davis with aides Zeisig and Doyle. two weeks need applicants for various naval posts. Morris Potter returns from Boston. Donald B MacMillan plans Crocker Land expedition with museum and society sponsors and a July departure from New York. Hack rates set from June 1 for funerals weddings and christenings. Ralph Day starts as apprentice in the Times job department.
A labor leader voiced views on union member influence and protest triggers, noting seniority as a key merit in wage talks. The New York waterfront issue could hinge on AF of L group realignments, as segments may withdraw without compulsion. Mr Young’s talk drew interest. Rotarians and guests attended. The Rotary club plans a lunch and school visit next Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Natt F Howe arrive home at 173 North Street Sunday after spending the winter season in Eustis Florida.
In Bath Sagor County on the second Tuesday in June 1953 probate actions are set. Helena E. Oliver seeks letters testamentary for Leah P. Bowie estate and Ella C. Passmore presents first and final account for Harry T. Porenare estate. A true copy is filed with Bath Independent.
Mrs William Goldsmith nee Mary Flaherty of Hilo Hawaii is visiting her Bath relatives. She recalls Pearl Harbor eruptions and Volcano activity since leaving Bath. Her son John, a West Point graduate, serves in California after two years in Alaska. daughters live in Hilo and Honolulu. She sails June 5 from New York for England then Israel to join her husband on a factory project before touring Europe, including Ireland, and hopes to meet Morse High alumni next month. She has spent two months in the States, visiting Worcester and New York City.
Two Arrowsic men Joseph F. Lawrence and Floyd L. Dunn, aged 22 and 20, were sailing on the river when they struck a floating object and lost their outboard motor. Powerless to steer, they drifted on the outgoing tide until the assistant lighthouse keeper alerted Bath police. The Bath Iron Works work boat responded and towed the helpless vessel to city landing.
George Murray aged 23, a half-caste Aboriginal man, required 100 stitches after attempting to pass a circus lion through cage bars. Doctors treated him for severe arm injuries following the incident.
I Lillian H Heal Registrar of Probate certifies that executors administrators and guardians are appointed for several estates. Hazel S Moody Bowdoinham. Oliver I Phipps of Fred Percy Young Phippsburg. Carl E Albce of Jennie M Broderick Richmond. Eben Baker. William J Vallier Richmond. Grace A Vallier Slay 1a. Bond status unspecified. Copy dated 14 21 28 rd.
Register of Probate for adahoc County certifies appointment of Conservators and executors for multiple estates in Bath and nearby towns. Names include Catherine E Burgess, Minnie H Bacon, Emma C Dunning, J Edward Drake, Oscara Coffill, Clinton Strout, Alma Farrell and others with May 5 1953 date mentions and bond status.
Monthly session notes record numerous wills filed and estates administered across Bath Phippsburg Richmond and Topsham. Appointments include executors administrators and trustees with bonds and licenses to sell real estate where noted. Names include Leah P Bowie Hazel Moody Jean Broderick Eben Baker Grace Walker Fred Young Carl Albee Effie ca etc.
Memorial Sunday May 24 will be observed with services at Central church. Organizations may contact the chairman at Bath 69 for participation in the parade of services. Those joining Sons of Union Veterans in attending as a group may assemble at Grand Army Hall 780 Middle Street at ten o'clock Sunday morning. Definite parade plans to be set at the General Arrangement committee meeting with marshal Gardiner Rogers. further announcements will follow.
Court at Bath in Sax County announces probate actions for multiple estates including Larrabee Campbells Perkins and Kauffman. Petitions request appointment of administrators and executors, bond status, and various accounts for allowance with dates referencing the upcoming first Tuesday in June proceedings.
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