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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1959

Page

6

Bath Chronicle March 21 1917 War prep and local life

Fortunes of Texas Steamship Co progress in Texas yard with two 95-foot harbor steamers for Tampico due next month and the Maine 9000 ton ship to launch in May. Bath reports include a Morse Bros crew heading to Sabino camp, civic patrols, whist and dance events, naval recruiting, street improvements, and community notices amid wartime mood.

Texas Steamship Co Tampico Mexico Maine

Bell heads to Norfolk Navy draft office for assignment

William H. Bell, long a member of the bull drafting rooms at the B. I. W., left Wednesday for Norfolk to take an appointment in the Norfolk Navy drafting office. Mrs. Bell and the family will join him in the Fall. Mme. Emma Eames de Gogorga presented an autographed photograph.

William H. Bell Bull Drafting Rooms Norfolk Norfolk Navy Drafting Office Mme Emma Eames de Gogorza

Visit to Arlington Springtime for Little Girls

Brief Arlington note describes spring arriving as children, especially girls, enjoy rope skipping during a calm season interlude.

Arlington

Bath City Council hears budget concerns and station move debate

Bath officials discuss public hearing budget issues and the proposed relocation of the fire station. Council members consider alternate remodeling plans and a public hearing for final approval, while approving Bath Golf Club liquor license as part of the in-depth budget review.

Polie Nhy Ele Hunter Merritt A. Mitchell Judkins James Temple Temple

Palmer heads to Akron for Fire Stone Tire assignment

William B. Palmer departed for Akron Ohio to join the Fire Stone Tire and Rubber Company. Harold Smith serves as secretary to the president and Harold Reed recently joined the firm. Mrs Eugene P Webber and Miss Maude Webber of Westport, who spent the winter in town, are in Portland now.

William B. Palmer Akron Ohio Fire Stone Tire & Rubber Co Harold Smith Harold Reed Eugene P. Webber Maude Webber Westport Town Portland

Speaks On Church Mission At Ladies Aid Service

Mrs. Martin v. B. Sargent led a Lent talks session on church missions at Winter Street Congregational Ladies Aid. She urged family prayers and early Christian training to curb delinquency. Mrs. Alkazin shared a six week South motor trip and meeting Bath residents in Florida. Munroe Carlton presided as plans for hymnals and an April 9 Spring fashion show were announced. Hostesses and next week’s chairs were named.

Martin v. B. Sargent Ladies Aid Winter Street Congregational Church Sargent David Alkazin South Susie Clark Bath Florida Munroe Carlton Tha Effie Wright William Potter Carroll Wakefield Won Lord Frank Rittall Henry McCabe Clarice Fullerton Thra K Livwrence Homer Potter Elmer Bo Williams

Bath Highway Commission study overpass plan for Carlton bridge

The Bath Highway Commission outlines a plan to flare four Carlton bridge spans, build a temporary bridge, and connect Vine and Front streets with an overpass. The proposal includes a parking lane on Vine, altered traffic patterns, and required property changes affecting Smalts station and a laundry. A public hearing is set for April due to federal funding.

Carlton Bridge Carlton Bride Post Office Vine Front Streets Leeman Bath Iron Works Wilder Point Washington Streets Vine Street Maine Central Railroad Washington Street Bath Smatl Commission

Bath Garden Club Elects Mrs Sewall President Tuesday

The Bath Garden Club elected Mrs Sewall as president at a Tuesday meeting with retiring president Mrs William Turpie hosting. Other officers include Mrs Arthur Bowker as vice president and Mrs Joseph Mullaney as second vice president. a lecture on horticulture by Mrs Stewart Oberton of Rockport followed. The group endorsed a Federal highway sign control bill and support for Dinosaur National Park, and announced events at the University of Maine and Garden Club Day. A catalpa tree will be planted at City Park on Arbor Day in memory of Mr Ralph Warren.

Sumner. Sewall Bath Garden Club William Turpie Green Street Arthur Bowker Joseph Mullaney Erling Barsness David Soule Harold Stanton Anne Kimball Stewart Oberton Rockport Pred A. Seaton Secretary of the Interior University of Maine City Park Oon Ralph Warren Burt Lo Osgood Transportation Bale Hotel Brunswick Herbert Lemont Roscoe McFadden Burt S. Os Hood

Woolwich Residents Vote for Private Land Signs

At a Woolwich meeting of property owners in Murphy's Corner, residents voted to post no trespassing signs and have each owner post signs on their land. The session followed State Sen. Frank Bailey’s withdrawal of a nonresident felon digger ban amendment, citing parallels to previous illegal fishing arrests and emphasizing enforcement publicity.

Frank Bailey Woolwich Murphy's Corner

Probate notices from Bath court March 1957

Court of Probate at Bath Saridubbe County issues notices for multiple estate matters. Executors Administrators and heirs named include Gardiner I Rogers Leslie Shumway Helen M Young and others with hearings set for April ten oclock in the forenoon at Bath Probate Court.

Bath Saridubbe Bath Inc Susan DO Rogers Path Gardiner I Rovers Gardiner DD Rovers Gardiner DD Rovers Rhichard M Webber Leece Shumi Leslie Shumway George BF Young Georgetown Helen Mo Youn O Pat Bond Helen M Young Sadier Garcelon Baths Srad Edward W. Bridgham Joan

Traffic Study Committee To Meet This Evening

A municipal traffic study committee led by Councilman James W Temple will meet at 7 36 tonight in City Manager Stanley W Judkins office to review downtown Bath traffic survey findings from the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce committee. Other members include Judkins Councilmen Oscar Tangway Arthur Woodgan Fire Chief Richard Frates Police Chief Edward Gaudreau Highway Supt Arthur Avery and Planning Board Chairman Edward Sewall Jr.

James W Temple Stanley W. Judkins Bath Area Chamber of Persa Tom Hesseston

Parker Head Family News From Bath Village

Parker Head residents await a deave with kin in Bath as Mr and Mrs. William Hodgkins and Paul Hodgkins return to East Boston after a weekend visit. The Burketts hosted and Mr and Mrs. Harold Barkalow welcomed guests. Earl Hamed family visited Wells relatives. An arrival in Fort Worth Texas indicates a stationing move.

Bath Parker Head Lawrence Moron Bath Iron Works William Hwodpkins Wilma Hodgkins Paul Hodgkins East Boston Dudley Seneral Harold Barkalow Earl Hamed Wells Roland Emero Joyce Gray Fort Worth Texas

Wiscasset Probate: Executors Appointed in Various Bath Estates

Barbara C. Brewer notes probate appointments in Bath and Wiscasset, listing executors and administrators for estates including Wesley Totman, Henry Wovan Jr, Lloyd L Hooker, Walter Norton, Sadie Garcelon, Charles E Preble, Annie Thurston, Charles E Colby, and Cleveland P Holbrook. The document records bond statuses and appointment dates, plus a 21-28-4 order related to Patrick F Malia.

Wathout Walter Norton Bally Ida Mo Norton Bath Jobo Bo Cares Pebriney Sadie Garcelon Tate Charles EF Preble Alter Co Peres Feeentor Pebrogry Chantes Te Small Annie FE Thurston Thurston Charles E Colby Tans Ha Annie Colby Cleveland P Holbrook Beth Sertha M Holbrook Patrick F Malia Jidige Protecte Mterehanie Astrae Orginal

Probate Conservators and Guardians Assigned in 1957 Estates

The Register of Probate for Savadahoc lists conservators and guardians for estates on March 12 1957. George R Crocker of Lath deceased Grace Crocker and Edward W Bridgham named as administrators or avents. Norman H Drummond of Arrowsic deceased Emma Drum mond named administrator without bond. Emery Beane Sr Judge of Probate affirms true copy of original order.

Margaret Ingraham Bath Bathev Swansen Clarence TP Lane Myrtlé Elizabeth AU Oliver Pheppsbore Edwin Folliver Ross Rhaupert Taggart Marton’ McKay Taveart Annie Malia Annie M Malia Yate Patrick F Malia Emery Oberane Jarbara Jrewer Savadahoc Laura A Mitchell George R Crocker Lath Grace Crocker Flint Bond Edward W Bridghanm Maine Norman H Drummond Arrowsic Drummond Emery Beane SR

Rotary Club Hears Pine Tree Society Talk

Mrs. John Parker spoke to the Rotary Club on the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults. She outlined three programs camp rehabilitation hospital and adult services including Little Memorial Home with ten beds. A camp film was shown and Easter Seal fundraising aims to 80,000 dollars to sustain the society. Visitors included George Goodall Jerry Wilkes and Robie Robinson.

John Parker Rotary Club William L. Skelton Parker Pine Tree Society Pine Tree Camp

Stork Shower Given For Mrs Donald Leavitt Jr

Mrs Donald Leavitt Jr was the guest of honor at a stork shower Saturday evening hosted by Atrs Hoten Wright on Middle Street. A bassinet held a variety of gifts while refreshments were served. Invited guests included Mrs Cora De Wolfe Mrs Bernice Haines Miss Lynnne Belanger Miss Hildred Smith, and others from Bath Woolwich Five Islands Wiscasset Dover NH.

Donald Leavitt, Jr Atrs Hoten Wright Middle Street Leavitt Leavitt Mothe Moerrve Wright Cora DeWolfe Bernice Haines Virginia Reed Evelyn Ayers Irene Harnish Leola Warner

Bath Teachers broad educational program and NEA support

The piece notes a federal education measure aiding retired teachers backed by NEA, a national survey of schools under the Eisenhower era, and a White House conference in Texas. It mentions 52 state and 3 500 local NEA affiliated associations and a 1 090 mile fence across Australia built in 1907 to deter rabbits.

NEA White House Tors Western Australia

Probate Court Proceedings in Bath Sagadahoc 1957

A Bath Sagadahoc probate session on the first Tuesday of March 1957 lists multiple executors administrators and guardians named in wills and petitions. Notices address letters testamentary and administration for Walter F Day Charles Small Ellen N Dato Georgia A Leach Jennie R Webbaster J A Stevens John M Leonard Ernest R J ess and others with various conservators and creditors involved. A true copy of the original order.

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