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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1958

Page

6

Notable Bath figures visit and local notices in 1918

Hon Leon V Walker of Portland and former Bath attorney visits court in Bath. Local fishing notes include Kennebec salmon and roes caught by Horace Mitchell and Charles Worrey. Residents and travelers are cited with movements to Bangor Gardiner Bath Portland and Millinocket camps. The Bath steamer story notes boiler install at New York after tow from yard.

Leon V. Walker Portland Verrill, Booth & Ives Bath Walker Bowdoin Libby, Robinson, Turner and Ives Kennebec Horace Mitchell Charles Worrey Texas Steamship Co New York

Red Cross drive boosts Bath fund to $15,000 target

Bath chapter opens a four day Red Cross campaign with subscriptions flowing toward a 15000 goal for the hundred million war fund. Local residents and visitors from Newcastle and Bowdoin attend events, with donations and new arrivals listed, including workers at Bath Iron Works and Texas Steamship Co. yard contributions.

Red Cross Bath Texas Steamship Co The

Sister Mrs Denni Son In Freeport Noted In Brief

Mrs. A. T. Shaw of Washington Street is a patient at City Hospital while the nearby Freeport sister Mrs. Dennison is mentioned in the same local item.

Harry A. Neally Boston Janet Jewett Portland Charles H. Beals Bedford Street George Dennison Freeport A. T. Shaw Washington Street City Hospital Thomas Hinckley Richmond Evelyn Goff Upper

May 24 1918 social notes from Bath Maine

Ninety children prepare for Miss Harvey exhibition dance at the Armory this evening. Morse High juniors stage Jack and the Baked Beans Stalk at Columbia, earning $100, repeating next week. Local residents travel, visit, or return from Boston, New York, Portland, and other towns, with numerous callers and small events noted.

Morse High School Columbia

Maine future apprentice machinist winner named

Mosier wins the State of Maine Future Apprentice Machinist competition. Morse band members awarded letters at the Friday assembly include Robert Allen Ellen Fletcher Donald Nadine Jill Olsen Joyce Ring Wayne Perry William Potter Sanford Brown John DeWitt and Edna Sinclair. Majorette letters go to Kathy Pickens and Joan Carver.

Russe Osler Mosier State of Maine Morse Band Robert Allen Ellen Fletcher Donald Nadine Jill Olsen Joyce Ring Wayne Perry William Potter Sanford Brown John DeWitt Edna Sinclair Kathy Pickens Joan Carver

Morse Chalks Up Another Win With 6-3 Over Lewiston

Morse High’s baseball team defeated Lewiston 6-3 at Kelley Field behind Harold Ames strong pitching who limited Lewiston to five hits and struck out 12. Boyd Harrington fueled the offense with a double and two singles driving in four runs over two days as Morse moved to 4 2 in Androscoggin Valley League play and set up a Saturday clash with Rumford at Kelly Field.

Morse Lewiston Kelley Field Morse High Lewiston High Bob LePage Harold Ames Blue Devils

James Day Wins Senior Awards At Morse High School

James Day led among 15 senior high pupils as Ronnie Drives the Car won the prize essay. Nancy Ellen Melinnes took second for I Am An American, while Brenda Thomas earned third with There ll Be Room In Heaven. Twelve others received courage and effort honors. Judges were Morse High faculty members Mrs. Flaherty Mrs. Young and Nathan W Watson.

Ning James Day Ronnie Nancy Ellen MelInnes Brenda Thomas Gail Robinson Linda Ramsey Jennifer MccGuiggan Barbara Brown Linda Moffitt Pamila Hanson Marguerite Boudreau Vivian Coggeshall Susan Footer Christine Coombs Cheryl Wetherbee Robert Stone Andrew Flaherty Donald D. Young Nathan W. Watson Morse High School James I.nostall Gladys Ce

Morse Wins Over Rumford Clinches Second in Valley League

Morse defeated Rumford 4 to 3 at Kelley field to secure second place in the Andy Valley league with their fourth straight win. Morse scored all runs in the fourth on two walks a bunt and a key double by Bill Avery while Will Sprague laid down a clutch bunt and Cooper added a single for the final run. Rumford tallied twice in the ninth and once in the third.

Morse Kelley Field St Stephens Rumford Bill Avery Will Sprague Cooper Rumford Andy Valley Neek Edward Little Pad Morse Lewiston Edward Tittle Robinson Cooper Zu of York Harrington Costain Loanielms Je. Avery W. Avery Ames Sprague Cee Jodrey Cf Berube Houlares Bower Gardiner Ila Clough LaFortune Lodge Griffin Boucher Piner Pp Petersen Langlais Jower Petersen R. Robinson RBI Ss Lakhune Cooper York Hmoulares Br Rube Laak Fortiune Lodge

Bath Man Endorsed at Portland Convention in June

Bath man endorsed to be featured at the Portland convention in June. New officers to be installed in the fall. A parade through the business district led by the Smith Tobey Post Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps preceded the district meeting. The Cadets gave a half hour concert at the Legion hall before a social program organized by local post and auxiliary members. Memorial Day cemetery flag decoration follows a 6 pm flag committee meeting. Legionnaires urged to attend.

Portland Smith-Tobey

Fire Destroys But Causes No Damage in Bath

A rash of fires marked Bath fire department activity after a two week lull. Two major Belmont Park races for 1958 include the Belmont Stakes and the Woodward, each with prize totals around $100,000.

Bath Fire Department Belmont Park

Probate notices from Sagadahoc County Bath 1958

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County issues notices for the estates of Raymond Osier and other Bath residents. Orders appoint administrators and executors, with hearings set for June and May 1958, including bonds, final accounts, and qualifications. Named individuals include Iva Borden, Joan Patrick Callan, Frances A. Callan, Orman L. Coggeshall, Harold J. Rubin, Barbara Brewer.

Bath Savadahoe

Morse Shipbuilders Extend Fifth Straight Win 1-0

Morse High School’s Shipbuilders edged Edward Little of Auburn 1-0 to stretch their winning streak to five. Key plays featured leadoff walks, bunts, and a deciding run when Boyd Harrington singled home Joe Robinson in the first inning. The tight game saw strong defense and careful pitching from Morse as they aim to close the season with a win over Brunswick High.

Morse High Edward Little Auburn Bob LePage Brunswick High Morse Joe Robinson Pete Cooper Tom York Big Boyd Harrington Robinson

Barhbaral Brewer Certifies Probate Appointments in Saradahoe

Barbara L Brewer, Register of Probate, records appoint ments of executors and administrators for estates in Saradahoe County. Irene Goyoung of Phipps traces a January 1958 appointment with bond filed April 11 1958. Florence Wo Sehults named administratrix on May 6 1958 with bond filed. Charles P Beach named executor May 6 1958. John P Carey and Robert W McCabe listed among appointees.

Barbara T. Brewer Sagadahoc Sarah M. Lermond Bath Mary Lee Curtis Hhereinatter Atoa Path Savadahoe Haawang Mary Olive Hawkes Emma K McCabef Alfred R. McCabe Alfred RO McCabe Degroot de Garett FE DeGroot Willow Ora Loonye Bred DD Pinkham Henry W Owen JR Thorn Seed Ellen Ro Owen Pier Othy Mat WO Waynes Heey W. Linwood W. Linwood Wasne Pexeuiteer Loring R Bates Hoesen Forest Go Lillian Phalle Eoutris Thomas Docette Gecessert Pirst Mildred Y. Morin T. Walters Wiernse A. Walteo Stella A Charles T Soll John Young Witt Phipns Jocoh A Youn Cathertune CG Dougherty Tate Diath Deteriora John Forda Sy William J Paisley Charles Ty Sood Mahy Sane Oman Rath Cher Archibald MocNicol James Avery Main Vechibald MacNicol Main, Jr T Barhbaral Brewer Saradahoe Irene Goyqoung Phippstras John PO Carey Piatt Eleuridge Co Tregambo Elbridge ¢ Tregembo Brehaye Clesed Florence Wo Sehults Frank Cummings Topstron Charles P Beach

Bath Men Get Suspended Sentences In Federal Court

Two former Bath postal employees were sentenced in U S District Court before Judge Edward T Gignoux. Elwood S Toothaker faced a 500 dollar fine due in seven days and a one year federal prison sentence suspended, plus two years probation for embezzling. Joseph E Avery received a fourteen day suspended jail sentence and two years probation after pleading guilty to embezzlement involving 66.95 dollars.

Bath U. S. District Court Edward T. Gignoux Elwood S. Toothaker Yeaur Hedigid Joseph Eo Avery Molly Ton

Community Gifts Honor School Officials At Surprise Party

Wiscasset Irony Geissler served as guest of honor while Abr and Mrs De Poteet Munsee Wiven and Parent Teachers held their final meeting in the school cafeteria. John Lewis, retiring president, honored officers with corsages. A midday supper preceded entertainment and a surprise party hosted by the Sherpecot Valley orange group for their newly adopted daughter.

NC State Football Star Dick Christy Driven by Ground Game

Dick Christy of North Carolina State rushed 348 times in his varsity football career, amassing 1 817 yards on the ground as a key offensive contributor during his tenure.

Dick Christy North Carolina State

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Edward Syde Phillips’ Lake Bangor Mr. Syde William McMullen Marion Dain Trufant Street Dain Sabino Rani. Babino Canadian Pacific Railroad Robert McMillan Lisbon Falls Tarry N. Wright North Bath Rachel W. Coffin R. P. McFadden Walter Chamberlain Mr. McFadden Gardiner Rogers Boothbay Harbor Henry W. Owen Front Street Private Way Woolwich Elizabeth Houghton J. F. Sheffield Henry Cox's Head Clarence Daley Parcel Post Department Fred H. Kimball Priscilla Margaret Washburn Hingham, Mass Farmington Normal School Ruth Jordan York Street John Cone Topsham Alonzo Harriman Leighton Jackson University of Maine N. J. Horan St Mary's Church St. Stephens Warry Ward Herbert Ward Buffalo N. Y Austin Wheeler James O. O'Hara, Jr Birmingham Ala Winthrop Mass Addie P. McFadden Middle Street Hon A. H. Shaw Forest Park Moosehead Lake Percy R. Low Henry W. Hanson, Jr Plattsburg Harold Seal Newcastle Bath Iron Works William LeClair Charles Parks George Quint Harold Libby Effie Libby Verona Atkinson D. T. Percy & Sons Henry Biggins D. T. Percy Arlington Carleton Prince Albert W. Coffin 23D Co Fort Williams Bowdoin College Jennie Harvey Walter S. Glidden M. Skeffield Wednacrars Vena Dobbins Maine General H Pital High Street John Crosby Albert Marr Huntington Avenue Roxbury Clendale Street Everett Frank Berry Brunswick Percy Store William A. Fall American Clothing Co D. N. Heald Edith MecTeer Garment Hadley B. Teeling Shaw Auto Co Ladies Aid of Wesley Church James S. Lowell Henry F. Palmer Lincoln County Power Co Irving E. Vernon State Bank Damariscotta Fiske House F. B. Nichols Augusta Laura Kennedy Percy R. A. Black South Street Josephine Thebeau Myra Pennell Winngance Harold M. Sewall Washington George Brookings Leonard Howe Swift & Co Nashua N. H Raymond Follawsbee Western Union Telegraph Office Alma Sampson Doris Stetson M. Allen Onset, Mass F. K. Wright and Marie Wiggins South Mary Parkhurst Thomaston Edward McLellan Joseph L. Gaudreau Opera House M.F Bailey Wiscasset City Henry Hartleb FB. FE. Baker Langdon T. Snipe Grey Street Willis Trafton W. C. Dain Will T. Marr Arthur K. Purington M. A. Haggett Portsmouth Leah Green Markson Bros Sadie Reynolds Enoch Leathers Dorothy Ralph Day C.A.C New Longdon Halifax Ralph Culbert McGay St. Philip's Grace Church Harry Hall Huarriman’s Fort Slocum New Rochelle Mrs Harry Ward T. E. Bellas of Wiscassett Harvey McKown Arthur Perry New York City Hyde Windlass Co Ella Rice Katherine M. Barter Squirrel Island Annie Cutting Phippsburg Center George Fossett Union Vivian Kershner William P. Hill Frank HI. Percy New London Henry Gediman Chestnut Street Harold Battison France Seguin Lowell George Adams Ruth Harold John Knowlton Riverside Popham Howell Smith N.R Bumpkin Island Mies Cleber Colby Col Edward C Phummer Yarmouth Col. Plummer Jennie Sawyer Harry B. Sawyer Dummer Street Warren Colby Mechanic Street Windsorville James McNeil Mr. McNeil Frank King Conn Walter Elliott Mary E. Olvs Lucy Card Texas. Steamship Co John Card Joseph Torrey Popham Beach Ralph Hatch Bristol Gar Eee Guy Hathaway Harry Patten Albert Styles Mechanic Fred B. Teeling Hadley Teeling Harry Wright Androscoggin Gilman Ed Averys Phil Langlais Andy Valles Ranier St. Dom's Pettengill Park Couper Ges Ome Osan Harrington Rf Be Poole Zoe E. Avery H. Ames Biron R. Poulin Flynn B. Poulin Dionne Ty 'Belleveau Sasne Fortin LeBlanc a-Coteleone Roderigue E—Cooper Poulin RO Robinson R Poulin RBI -Sarrington E Avery B. Avery Sb- Robinson S Gilman Dp- Poole Morge Bb— Ames SO -Ames Longlais Lucas Eorey Gulfstream Park Daughter of Po Robinson Lanvlais Poole Ob EK. Avery Avery Stephens Po Prinn Viger Y Sarsi Q Elliott F McKenna Bourassa Shields Ranver I Roles Marie EO Lingui Bourasa Rouleau Langplais Bourassd Rbi Cooper Avery Sprague S W Prinn MeeKenna Austin Torrey Bath Man Barbara L Brfewer Register Barbara Tr. Brewer Tommy Costini Phil Langdai Harold Amet Yossie Petersen Edward Gauth Cheneth Eddie Ie Salk Sevisiy Edelie Edie Avery United States Robert Wallace Sapadahoacs Marne Bonkeho Ameren Malne Central Railroad Company Maine Central Bath and Briswick Bath and Brunswick Marie Bo Joliosan Savadahoe Registry of Seals Ralph L. Palmer Charles To Small Rhoda L. Palmer Barbara 1. Brewer
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