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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
7
In the Em School sixth grade room the All-American club gathered in the afternoon for a social event hosted by Mt. and Mrs. William Sitts. Attendees included students and faculty, with refreshments provided.
The town remembers Po as a beloved figure while noting Johnsons and Riggs families, and a freak thunder shower unsettled residents. Personal notices report Bath visitors Mrs. John Williams and others, plus greetings from Rev Arbuthnott in Grenoble for newborn Margaret Dutton. visitors from Lewiston, MacMahan trips, and local calls wrap the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred celebrated a anniversary with a deer. Jack Lee visited his parents in Bath. Mrs. Nona Greenleaf of Vis a visited relatives in Bath. Mr. and Mrs. William Dennis of Bath hosted weekend guests. Mrs. Parker of New York City attended PTA supper and a Five Islands Grange Hall event. Mrs. Martha Bowen and Mrs. Charles Alexander of Richmond were Sunday dinner guests in St Joseph with Harold Brown Sr.
A long roster records recent property transfers in Bath West Bath Woolwich and surrounding areas. Names include Beatrice Cummings Naomi Lasky Doyle Lyden Troop Pert Cressey and many others with parcels described as land and buildings or land and erell.
Sixteen golfers played in the Bath Country Club weekly Sweepstakes. Ray Lebel won first gross with 72 while Dr F A Winchenbach claimed first net with 70 and Brian M Jewett second net with 72. Weather delayed play but larger turnouts are expected in coming weeks.
Mr and Mrs Charles Marr of 12567 Washington street have returned from a weekend visit in Dorchester Massachusetts with Mrs Marrs mother Mrs Ella McDonough.
Ancient tax ledgers from 1780 to 1611 show how Massachusetts Bay assessors noted cattle grain and real estate to determine dues. Documents list towns with nonconforming returns and exemptions for war veterans ministers teachers Harvard faculty and students.
The Chamber of Commerce proposes a landing float using life rafts from the Maritime Commission to extend from Kimball wharf to Water District wharf. The group backs a city purchase and budget inclusion before July centennial to boost summer business and water sports capacity.
A large crowd dined at Library hall Friday as the club plans a lobster and fish supper to raise money for the honor roll project. Local lobster fishing suffers this spring due to cold seas while community members donate time for church and hall activities.
Elford A. Stover chairman of the Maine State Liquor Commission will speak to University of Maine students Thursday at 1.45 p.m. in South Stevens Hall. He will be the final Maine State Department head to address the students, talks arranged by Prof. Edward F. Dow head of history and government.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Berry of Park Street brought home trout and salmon after a weekend at Rangeley Lakes with Mr. and Mrs. Roland MacIntosh of North Street who are visiting for several days.
The sanitation division of the Board of Health received a new Allis-Chalmers TS-5 tractor shovel by freight car and will store it at the city barn until the garage at the city dump is finished. The machine, costing 7120 dollars, will smooth piles at the North End dump and can assist the Highway department in snow removal emergencies.
Work to lay a 36 inch water main from Broad Street to City Hall is stalled by ledge. Over 300 feet must be drilled and blasted to achieve required depth amid traffic vibration concerns. New services extend along Front Street south of Broad to prevent future digs while telephone cable work begins north of Hallets drug store.
Hillman J Willette a 41 year old carpenter died suddenly Wednesday morning at Memorial hospital. Born in Smyrna Mills he moved to Bath from Presque Isle six years ago. Survived by wife Lena three daughters two sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Melville B Clark longtime Bath resident moved from Phi to Bath and Long Island before settling back. He worked as a painter for G G painting until age 80 and is survived by Winnie Maud Chaney, children Everett White, M Clark, ten grandchildren, a sister and several nieces and nephews.
Wallace Russell age 67 of Ford Street died in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Bath to Seth and Maria Newton Russell, he was a painter by trade. Survived by brothers Harold and Arthur Russell of Auburn and sister Mrs Blanche Wallace of this city. Funeral services set for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Arthur F. Mayo & Son General Residence, 819 High Street.
Mrs Nellie Frances Stickney, 74, wife of Herbert Edward Keeney, of 36 Eee road, Bath, died Monday morning. Born in Bowdoinham in 1857, she was the daughter of George Azubriah Fowler Brown and had lived in Bath 50 years. Survived by two daughters, Mrs Guy of Bath and another daughter in Orrington.
Funeral services for Melville B. Clark were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from Curtis Funeral Home on 942 Ingon Street. Rev. Bircet Church officiated. Bear Mansfeld Totman Rodney Up e ham and Rayemonds Trott attended the family gathering in Oak Grove.
The funeral for William B. Sidelinger took place Tuesday at the village cemetery after his death last week. The brief notice notes the service and burial were held in the local area.
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