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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1953
Page
7
A Bath Chronicle page chronicles a large Colonial Club meeting, new and resigning members, and a lengthy sermon. Local events include a Front street automobile mishap, Harpswell road work, ship repairs, and a Thanksgiving concert committee selection. Also noted are school apps, high school football prep, dances, theater staff changes, and multiple city residents’ travels and activities.
Julia Sanderson makes her first local star appearance November 21 at the Bath Opera House with Charles Frohman presenting the London and New York musical comedy The Sunshine Girl. Also notes impending Christmas shopping and the Eastern River Ice Co plans to ship ice from Carney Point next week with 1,600 tons sold to Boston parties and about 4,000 tons on hand in first class condition. President Carleton seeks offers for the remaining stock.
Dr E J Fitzgerald plans to locate in Bath and has leased rooms 7 and 8 Saga dahoc block to open a dental parlor next Monday. He is a Bath boy and University of Maine 1913 graduate returning to his hometown. The city council begins browntail moth control early this year to finish before spring.
November 7 1913 crowds packed Assembly hall as the first class staged The Rival Frats a farce with school orchestra music and coaching by Miss Shorey Principal Montgomery said the show is a student entertainment preceding a Washington trip in spring Bath Box Co plans to redirect sawdust into dynamite production while supplying fuel for its own plant Game Warden Willis returned from Georgetown after seizing a shotgun amid reports of illegal Italian quarry shooting Officials greenlight blasting at the Edwards street corner ledge to install an electric light and Orrs Island bridge plans move forward Bath Iron Works and related firms outline yard connections and a 6000 dollar electric locomotive to haul loads
Residents near Marcia and Edwards streets report relief as electrical service is finally established, with officials noting the long delay since authorization six years ago. The article also mentions ferry activity, local football plans, and various community happenings.
Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Niles and their infant daughter Melinda Lois visited Mrs. William Murray at 18 Dummer Street in Waterville. Niles, a history teacher at Waterville High School, also serves as assistant football coach.
A sweep of recently recorded property deeds lists numerous transfers across Sagadahoc County and nearby towns including Bath Brunswick Bowdoinham Georgetown and Topsham. The notices name buyers and sellers and note land and building transactions with street addresses and involved parties.
At the U S Submarine Base New London a memorial tribute honors USS Harder and its commander Sam Dealey. Rear Admiral Christie recalls Dealey's loyalty and sacrifice during the Harder's sixth patrol when it was lost in combat with a superior enemy force. The tribute frames the Harder’s career as a bright page in U S Navy history.
Mrs Walter M Hill of North street attended a 10 lesson rug making course in Portland led by Mrs Raymond Stearns. Stearns is among Pearl K McGown's leading teachers, offering instruction for teachers.
The text notes that in birds the flight muscles can comprise up to half of the bird’s total weight. This emphasizes the substantial role of pectoral muscles in powered flight.
The city council debated charter changes possible only by state legislature, with a 1955 wait if no special sessions occur. Manager White urged a full charter study by next year’s council. War Memorial chair Maurice Warner reported Armistice Day plans are progressing and invited council participation in the parade.
Police recorded 62 arrests 17 motor vehicle accidents and 266 miscellaneous complaints. Fire had 16 alarms and the cemetery and park department handled 14 burials plus five new foundations including a war memorial. Highway and sewer work included major sidewalk reconstructions and drainage projects with state funds. Public welfare aided 38 individuals non-reimbursable and Health Dept logged tuberculosis case and 13 investigated communicable diseases.
The report explains fluoridation of Bath water requires voter approval by a majority at a regular or special election, with 80 percent required from Bath Water District customers. State Health Department officials press local officials for fluoridation information and public education materials remain available.
Augusta MDC outdoor writer Bob Elliott confirms Mrs. Wilcox will join the local club roster as a special member after harvesting a 200 plus pound doe. She is the second hunter honored this way, with the deer taking about fifteen minutes to bag on opening day.
A stork shower was given for Mrs Louis Kingsbury. Guests included Miss Nancy Mc Brine Miss Barbara McPhee Miss Janet Sharkey Miss Nancy Miller Miss Carolyn Herrin and Miss Doris White.
The new sewer on Tee Street has been completed and street resurfacing follows. Five residences have connected already and more are expected to join, as the ditch excavation work ends.
A historical view of Bath's Patten Free Library notes its evolution since 1899, funded by private gifts and community support. The piece highlights age-based card rules, free use for local students, and donations from clubs and individuals that expanded its collections and services.
The First National Bank of Bath mailed 855 Christmas club checks totaling 63.2 thousand dollars. The payout is about 10 percent higher than last year.
Notices concern estates in Bath Georgetown Phippsburg and Woolwich including Lilian Tucker Edward Bachelder Leah Bowie Hunt Moulton Burnham Cornish and Hinckley. Executors and trustees are named with probate petitions accounts and final settlements presented to the court with dates and assignations for letters testamentary and conservators.
A court order lists multiple probate actions including Charles I Madden and Edward W Vaughan deceased residents of Bath. It names executors administrators and guardians such as George C Madden Leslie W Plant and Gwendolyn Cav erly with appointments dated in November. A true copy of the order is attested by the registrar.
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