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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
8
The fragment reports Goin Bath Prem Crty wines in 1908 and mentions M Mates M Merry selling a Stanley steamer to Auburn parties. It also references T F Perkins tomato plants, open cars on the local line, and Edward Brown with a troupe of trick bicyclists from Robinson Circus closing their contract.
A damaged vessel listed as on the rocks at Hospital Point prompts plans for the New England pavement railway repairs. The brief item notes maritime trouble and infrastructure work tied to the roadbed project.
Local events include lectures by State Secretary Libby of the State Grange and a series of Grange gatherings. Workmen at Meadows Inn host a Thursday evening meeting at eight with Knights of Pythias members noted in attendance.
May 21 1908 at the Hart home on Russell Street a last event welcomed friends including Latice Hart Ellena Holbrook and Mira Snow. Mrs A M Robinson traveled to Augusta for a Western branch Woman's Foreign Mission meeting. A local sale drew attention at Jack's Market selling 1 pound at 60 cents. Front Street reported seventy five degrees noon. Pine Tree Tree Case and minor civic notes appear amid scattered fragments.
Fragmented OCR reads several personal names including Ei Siew Sire Johnson Mrs John arca Seu Mrs ley Mrs Wi Williem tidget Molly Gallant and Sev enra Coutre without clear context or actions.
Disruptive comments recount local activities including a public meeting at the Common initiated by citizens and merchants, a winter celebration launch, and an upcoming entertainment and sale by the Boys Club of Central church. Reports mention residents visiting relatives in Beverly, a deep sea fishing party at Popham, and school news about Miss Alice MacDonald leaving Portland High School to teach in Deer Isle. A Bathman’s fishing tale ends with a note on pollock streaks drawing excursion interest. большевики
A 1908 column notes Higgins Inn opening at Boothbay Harbor for summer, Senator Sewall and son Arthur traveling from Simsbury returning by auto. Goats are popular pets among Bath children. Columbia Theatre features The Boys in Missouri with Miss Jessie Oliver and Robert Stetson. William C. Perry of Iron Works receives US patents including Len outenact. Local mid party events and Bath social life are summarized.
A 1908 Portland report describes the steamer Governor Dingiegley colliding with the coasting schooner Arthur Clifford near Thetcheds. Local officials, Bath Iron Works personnel, a dinner at New Meadows Inn, and a Bath Merchants’ Holiday rule change are noted along with a waterfall of small town happenings.
Mrs Scott M Golder honored at her Winship street home by three daughters Mrs Frank Chesman Mrs Everett Kimby and Mrs Walter McNaughton along with many Bath area friends. Cut flowers decorated the home and a festively iced birthday cake was cut as tea was served.
Mrs George L Cutting of Foxboro Mass arrives for her annual Spring visit with her son in law Ray Campbell of Dro and Mrs Fete peseed Teesioy in Bavh shopping.
A nuptial surprise party honored Dorothy Conant at Academy Street with Miss Marie Lambert as co host. Guests from local and out of town attended as gifts of varied nature were displayed on a card table. Conant, a New England Tel Co employee, will wed Everett Babine in August.
A U S Weather Bureau radiosonde released from Portland was recovered Thursday afternoon near the Bailey farm on Route 1 in Woolwich by Chester McMahan and Jack Presley of Bath. The unit was returned to the Portland office the next day by State Trooper George Buzzell. It explains radiosondes attach to hydrogen balloons and transmit atmospheric data as they rise, with some units usable after recovery.
Mrs. Philip Gildart of Bangor returns home after visiting her mother Mrs. John H. Hunt in Middle Street. She was summoned to Bath by the death of her father.
The Superior Court for Kennebec County issued a judgment in favor of Christian of theusta against Charles C Morrill and Thomas Poor of Hallowell for 2044.67 dollars plus 21.97 dollars costs. A public auction of the premises in Sagadahoc County, Maine, will be held on July 8, 1948, at 1:00 PM to satisfy the debt and costs with the highest bidder winning.
Morse High wraps up the year with finals and rehearsals for class day and graduation. Seniors plan a Lakewood class trip June 4 to 5, while a May 22 rummage sale at Central church parish house supports activities. Softball paused by rain, archery practices set, and senior girls receive sweaters and state pins for athletic achievement.
Last week the Brunswick High School band and Glee club performed for the community. The ensemble wore sharp new uniforms and delivered a lively rendition of Dry Bones that drew an ovation and encore. The 1948-49 Student Council elected officers: Everett Pouliot president, Sally Grant vice president, Caroline Miller secretary, Jane Grant treasurer, with Duncan Farrell as faculty advisor.
Morse High students led by Melvin Tukey and others joined Bath Club members for a rainy Atlantic plunge at the Beach. Central Grammar attendees included Jean Lermond and Mary Pottle among several girls. Mrs Albert Garland and two children of Woolwich traveled with Clyde Bailey to Portsmouth and Rochester, New Hampshire.
A public sale is ordered in Sagadahoc County Maine to satisfy a Kennebec Superior Court judgment for 2044.67 debt plus 21.97 costs against Charles C Morrill and Thomas H Poor of Hallowell. The property in Phippsburg will be sold July 8 1948 at 3 00 PM Standard Time, including a described land lot with buildings and all interests.
Eighth grade pupils taking the State tests at Pophburg Center May 18 include Bill Lowell Sandra Mank Albert and Edward Gray Jean Hunt and Edmund Wallace Ralph Williams Theresa Williams Marlene Nickerson Marilyn Holbrook Winsconsin? illiamS. Gilman Swanton Wyman Jr Neva McMann Louisa Murphy Russell Ruby Lendall Alexander Sebasco Lucy Smith Minerva Wallace William Alexander and Robert Gilliam of West Point. Graduation at the Center church June 8.
Woolwich PTA plans a June meeting to appoint a planning committee for a central school proposal amid opposition from a taxpayers association. Mr. Jewett urges open minds and full information before deciding. a successful first annual fair is recalled and officers are installed by Mrs. Daniel Mattor of Bath.
Mrs Richard Green and her son Rickie visit Mrs Green's parents Mr and Mrs Leon Farnham at 2 Denny road in Maquoketa Iowa during a family gathering.
An order in probate court at Bath County St. May directs notices for estates of Frederick L. Harford Beatrice H Avery and Azelda L Rowe. Petitions seek administrators and executors with letters testamentary to be issued to Alfred I Rowe Evelyn R Grindell and Donald L Avery as applicable. The hearing is set for the second Tuesday in June.
The meeting of the organization featured an 8 steak meal at noon for 14 members and four guests, followed by an afternoon business session on the Birthday A geirst Togas. Committees will be appointed at next meeting as Mrs Lemuél Preble and Mrs Roy Moore directed exhibits at Sears Roebuck's drawing attention. A refresher course is slated for Nobleboro May 27. Members attended a power exhibit at a grange hall and a demonstration in Nor Nobleboro. Mrs Norman Drummond and Mrs Forrest Baker mark 10 years in office, receiving rosebuds. Lemuel Preble honored as community home management leader with corsage. A book will record all activities, Walker to manage the floral fund, and Zina Eaton elected chair. Next society meeting is June 1 with Home Decorations topic. Mrs Rice spoke on the day’s topic and attendees included Mrs Peter, Myrtle Stinson, Mrs Sidney Evans, Mrs Jette Applin, Mrs Earl Colby, and James of Wiscasset.
Genesta celebrates a birthday party victory as she takes first prize in the competitive drills. The chapter sets its next meeting for June 4. The article notes that more than one billion acres of the United States are farmed from a total of 1,905,000,000 acres.
Public notice lists multiple probate matters in Bath Maine including Melvina Mate as executrix and John Waymouth Smith estate, with petitions for administration and accounts. It names estates of Marion D. Simpson, Moses, Charles Capron Marsh, and Carrie E Woolwich, with dates and the judge certifying copies and order publication in 1948.
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