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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
4
Fortunes of Bath shipyard shine as the steam yacht Winchester returns from initial builders trials, cruising from Bath to Rockland with Seotigun tests and setting a new record. Other items note Tarpon launch, William H. Smith conversion to a barge, and local social and civic happenings around Bath and West Bath.
The four masted schooner Ada F Brown built at Phippsburg in 1901 sold to New York parties for 105000 on Saturday. Bath Iron Works earns praise for Rouss yacht Winchester measured trial at Rockland. Local items include Woolwich horse purchase and Bath Mercantile listings. Theological Institute student Eugene Southard from Boston attends Nyack seminar. Captain Percy and Oliver return from Moosehead fishing trip. Miss Ann M Robinson travels to Lewiston for a semi annual meeting.
May 18 1916 heavy rains left Southwestern Maine recovering from over 150000 dollars in damage as five inch rainfall marked the worst in two decades. Kennebec tides flooded Commercial street, a skiff transfer occurred, and a baker cart was used to shuttle passengers. News notes recount trolley thrills, summer dances, shipbuilding plans, and local social events across Bath and nearby towns.
Mr. Silsby learned the arrange e return idea of ness a but chan ree ee one day when calling on Mr. Cutler who desired to retire from business. Mr. Cutler has been in the busi ness in this city for nearly 40 years.
May 21 1916 notices show J E Stacey building a bungalow in Coxs Head for J E Jobin of Dorchester Mass. Edward C Plummer asserts district will have able Congress representation after speeches before granges and boards of trade Carrie Shaw visited Brunswick Eleanor Randall John R Farrin plans Otter Cliff House opening June 1 in Five Islands with Leon Mulligan hired as clerk and a chef engaged Short skirts likely next Fall per National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Association Hopkokock ferrying trips begin tonight with crew details listed
A Lewiston Journal and Portland Press crew visited Nequasset to witness the alewives run as Howard Rice brought eight yellow perch and two Teetos for publication. Dreamland and Morse High events drew crowded audiences and the 1916 graduation schedule was outlined. Torpedo boat Sampson arrived at Rockland to begin trials. Walter C. Emerson was named managing editor of the Boston Herald. The Bath Iron Works torpedo boat destroyer McDougal set a smokeless speed record at Newport.
Edward Little High defeated Morse 7-1 at Kelley Field as Crichton earned the win with a four hit effort. A four run ninth inning sealed the comeback after Morse led 1-0 through six. Morse pitcher Aubut struggled before being relieved by Ames, with EL’s Crichton and Kittridge delivering key hits.
Two base hits by Wilson Gardner Ames Kittridge Levas, DeCapua and C Ames steal bases. Crichton wins 6 2 with 6 1 3 innings, Aubut 4 1 3. Libby 1 1 3 and Ames 7 2 13 innings. Umpires Brewer Kingsbury. Time 2 20.
Morse High School placed fourth in the Andy Valley League track meet at Lewiston, scoring 19 points led by Ed Marchetti in the javelin and Ed Estes in the shot put. Edward Little High of Auburn dominated, with Bath Junior High taking junior honors. Lewiston and Rumford trailed as Morse posted its best day since track returned to the local scene.
The McDougal, commanded by Lt Cmdr Arthur P. Fairchild, achieved speeds of 25 to 28 knots in tests, with one spurting surge pushing speed up by half a knot without tracing position by smoke. Launched April 22, 1914, the vessel's trials occurred as M A Harnden of the Fastern Steamship Corp. visits Boston for business.
Court of Probate in Bath hands down order for notices on May 12 1956. Public hearing set for June second at ten in the forenoon to contest estates including Woodbury V Batley Marion Bailey executrix Charles O Nelson Nathan Doughty and related widows allowance. Publication in Bath Independent for three weeks.
Johnny Courson pitched Brunswick High to a 3 1 victory over Morse, fanning 13 in 8 innings. Morse built a lone eighth inning run amid Allen's control issues as Courson and Ames combined for a 13 strikeout, 3 walk effort with five defensive errors backing Brunswick.
In the Freshman meet results, Bath Junior High athletes set or tied marks including 880: Charette Warren Cohen Kelley. High jump 4 ft 7 in tied by Robinson Estes Sedgley Page. 50 yd dash 6.5 sec with Blood Hamel Robinson Crocker Page. notes show (M) denotes Bath Junior High.
One of New England's top field trials will be held Saturday and Sunday on grounds and water adjacent to North Berwick. The Maine Retriever Trial club sponsors this two day event for field championship points under the American Kennel Club. Notable judges include Clifford V. Brokaw Jr and Howes Burton with Austin B Mason Jr. among officials.
In Sagadahoc County probate matters are set for the first Tuesday of June. The Bath Independent will publish notice once a week for three weeks inviting interested parties to appear and object if they wish. Estates listed include Christine C Cameron Annie L Taylor Frank E Witt Harriet C Wright and Eleanor Wright named as potential administratrix without bond.
Other Bath men in the Maine Retriever Trial Club Inc with Carney include Raphael Higgins a director and Marshall Willis. The late Woodbury W Bailey of this city was one of the founders of the club.
Fourth grade teacher Miss Myrna Bason uses French phrases to grab students attention in Lake Hiawatha School. She notes tassez vous and asseyez vous work better than keep quiet and sit down.
A Bath Court of Probate order requires notice to interested parties for several estates. It directs publication in The Bath Independent and a probate hearing on the first Tuesday of June, with actions including final account for Sadie G. Bailey guardian of Donald C. Bailey. petition to appoint John P. Carey or another suitable administrator for James R. McNeil. nomination by Elsie McNeil Latimer for Viola M. Thompson. nomination by Howard W. Mayo for Mabel E. Waters. and a license to sell real estate owned by William L. Waters Jr. The order bears a true copy and is attested by Register Lillian H. Heal.
Lillian H Heal, Register of Probate for Sagadahoc County, certifies executors administrators and guardians for Bath Bathport and nearby towns. Dates show May 1 1956 May 8 1956 and May B 1956 for estates of Archie N Edaerly Mary Getchell Edna Neal Melvin C Curtis Wilfred J Blais Cecile A Blais with/without bond per records. Judge Arthur J Dunton signs.
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