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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

6

Forty Years Ago in Bath: November 14 1916

Read of a Bath area snapshot from 1916 including Henry F. Palmer becoming director of First National Bank of Auburn, Black ducks and other waterfowl returning with a northeast storm, local people traveling to Boston New York and Phippsburg lumber camps, snow in Augusta and Rockland, and social events. The item notes local commerce, weather impacts, and community activities such as club meetings theater rehearsals and a Texaco Club concert planned for Thanksgiving Eve.

Henry F. Palmer Portland Bath First National Bank of Auburn

Bath Box Co Maintains Overtime to Meet Orders

Nov 15 1916 Bath Box Co works 80 men three hours overtime on Mon Wed and Fri nights to keep up with orders. Weekly shipping includes fifteen cars of shooks sawdust and shavings mainly to New York and New Haven. Kindling wood branch serves local trade with one clerk and three delivery teams delivering about 40 loads daily but unable to meet demand. A local school pupil Miss Emma Magoun receives five cents from a Newark City donor to fund Victrola records for the North Primary School. Pine Tree Circle will host a whist party and trolley cars will carry a large crowd to the Westtn Grange Fair this evening.

Bath Box Co New York New Haven Bath Bath Box Emma Magoun the North Primary Newark City Times Ee Primary

Bath Sketches and Dated Happenings 1916

Bath Daily chronicle notes a Nov 16 1916 visit by Bishop Benjamin Brewster to Grace church Bath a duck dinner at the Beaton river and various local events. It records tides of commerce sleighing hunts weather baptisms and social clubs plus town updates on ferries trains and the new barge Northern No. 6 and public festivities.

Benjamin Brewster Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Maine Bath Grace Church Oak Street Culbert McGay E. W. Hyde

Tall Stove club marks Uncle Horace Putnam birthday

Seventeen members of the Tall Stove club celebrated Uncle Horace Putnam’s 79th birthday with a chicken dinner at the American House dining room. Bath figures are noted in letters from Mrs. Ellen Reed Goodspeed living in England and Bath friends, while local maritime news mentions the schooner Frank A. Davenport loss off Cape Francis. The Long Beach Engine Co. plans its annual concert and ball at the Kennebec Yacht Club next Tuesday.

Tall Stove Club Horace Putnam Ellen Reed Goodspeed Bath William M. Reed Maxwell Home Oak and Middle Streets England Frank A. Davenport Cape Francis Orto Rico Times Davenport J. W. Hawley Freemont Kimball C. H. McCabe Long Beach Engine Co Kennebec Yacht Club

Thanksgiving services set by unions at Universalist church

In Sagadahoc County deer numbers rise as game warden Oliver reports several sightings this fall. A disputed deer claim ends with clarification of ownership rules in the big woods. Local notes include visits, travel plans, and a Times battle ship scene mention. YMCA basketball team builds with abundant talent as lineup selection looms.

Abram C. Oliver Sagadahoc Oliver

Joint Installation Marks Local T U V Camp and Auxiliary

T W Hyde Camp S U V and its auxiliary held a joint installation for 1956 57 officers at the G A R hall Friday night. Laura Frizzell was installed auxiliary president and Malcolm Witham commander of the camp. Augusta leaders and state guests attended as officers were named for both groups with gifts for retiring officers and a 25 year pin awarded to Past Department Commander Day. A chicken supper followed the ceremony.

T. W. Hyde G. A. R. Hall Laura Frizzell Malcolm Witham Marguerite Miller Augusta Georgianna Patten Florence Arnold Elizabeth Babb Maude Ladd Harry Rich Martha Miller Bath Ice Frances A. Warner Phyllis J. Warner Lillian Farrington Lillian Warner Lucelia Blake Frances L. Warner Irma Preble Gladys Gundell Gertrude Wakefield Myrtle Soule Phyllis Boyd Alice Rideout Maurice J. Warner Joseph N. Day Chamberlain Camp South Paris Clarence T. Renell Shepley Camp Portland Chester McCabe, Jr Harry Warner Maurice Warner C. Lloyd Hooker Donald C. Preble George Melzard Vernon Miller Charles Osborne Norman Frizzell Stephen Osborne Day Frances Warner Frances Phyllis Warner

Wesley Organization Plans for Christmas

The Wesley Methodist church education commission met to plan Christmas activities including a kinder garten and primary party, a pageant on December 23, December services with missions and musical programs, and a school of missions. A second World Religions study starts January 6 1957.

Commission On Education Wesley Methodist Church William Hanson Sunday School Board Methodist Youth Fellowship Charles Marble Merle Niles Carlyle Taber Dr. Bell Oliver W. Bell Niles Walter E. Upham Augusta Taber Hanson

St Marys Confraternity Meets With Discussion Groups

The St Marys Confraternity of Christian Doctrine held its November meeting Thursday at the K of C hall with a general session of St Marys Discussion classes. An update on the regional meeting in Portland was given, a model class led by Donald Jumper was demonstrated, and Rev Francis Morrissey and Rev John Bellefontaine attended along with representatives from 12 discussion groups. Refreshments followed the session.

St. Mary's Confraternity of Christian Doctrine K. of C. Hall St. Mary's Portland Donald Jumper Francis E. Morrissey John E. Bellefontaine

Bath Red Cross Candy Fund and Donations Noted

Bath residents contributed to the Red Cross candy fund while the Junior Red Cross supplied 48 nut cups for Halloween. A box of potted plants was provided for Togus by local supporters.

Junior Red Cross

Two Youths Fined and Licenses Suspended for Speeding

In Topsham and Brunswick, two youths from Brunswick Charles A Sawyer 19 and Leo N Gagnon 17 pleaded guilty to speeding 75 mph on Route 196 during a racing incident. Each fined 30 dollars plus 5.70 dollars costs and license suspensions for 10 days.

Brunswick Topsham Charles A. Sawyer Leo N. Gagnon Arthur D. Dolloff Augusta Kenneth Ingerson Edward W. Bridgham Ingerson Donald G. Weiler Sagadahoc

Objects To Wife's Dog House Method Triggers Court Case

A 60 year old Russian immigrant, Stephen Schumerkd Richmond, faced assault and battery charges in Municipal Court after an argument over his wife Mathilde Schumerkd's dog house. Interpreter aid revealed a dispute over the doorway placement. she showed a bruise and testified he kicked her. Judge Deering convicted Schumerkd, sentencing a 30 day suspended jail term and six months probation under Special Probation Officer Maurice Sullivan.

Stephen Schumerkd Richmond Gardiner R. Deering Mathilde Schumerkd Schumerkd Deering Maurice Sullivan

Local Red Cross chapter highlights service at Togus and October events

The local chapter along with six Gray Ladies logged 293 hours at Togus. A Ward party was held October 30 at Augusta State hospital by Wesley Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service, with Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell and others. Bell reported 15 open cases and two investigations in November, praising Gray Ladies’ work. Craig H. Richards was named Red Cross program chairman. Junior Red Cross enrollment in Bath schools began, and a 27 bale shipment of children’s underwear from the National Red Cross Children's Fund will aid Hungarian refugee children in Austria. Attendees included Mrs. Harold S. Avery and many other local residents.

Togus Augusta State Hospital Women’s Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Oliver W. Bell James L. Grant Raymond Vachon Grace Episcopal Church Home Service Committee Bell Craig H. Richards Red Cross Melvin B. Henderson Bath National Red Cross Alexandria Austria American Red Cross Children’s Fund United States Harold S. Avery Seth S. Mullin Milton C. Trott Arthur W. King Ralph W Bragg Duncan McInnes George Musk Kenneth Francisco Edward Sewall, Jr Patrick Dawson Fred L. Haggett Harold D. Perry David C. Dickson Earling O. Barsness Frederick E. Drake

Rescue attempt ends in jail after paddy wagon incident

Police said a man who nearly rescued his brother from a paddy wagon overstepped loyalty and was jailed. A Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday with dues payable at the gathering.

Oklahoma City Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge

Probate notices appoint executors and administrators in Sagadahoc

Lillian H. Meal, Register of Probate for Sagadahoc, certifies that in Bath and Woolwich estates certain individuals were appointed Executors Administrators Conservators or Guardians on specified dates in October and November 1956. Names include Grace A Blair Everethiv. Robert H Haskell. Everett B Wright. Eleanor M Wright. Sidney McPherson. Joseph C Given. Catherine G Dougherty. John F Dougherty. Celia Eaton. Mayor Levenson. Rath A Jewel. Harold J Rubin signs as judge with true copy attested November 22 29 12.

Lillian H. Meal Sagadahoc WILLIAM_S BLAIR Iate Bath Grace A Blair Everethiv Okatha Louise Soule Robert H. Haskell Filinag Bond Everett B. Wright Eleanor M Right Saeous Sidney . McPherson Joseph C. Given Catherine G Dougherty John F Dougherty CELIA _ EATON Levenson

YMCA Leaders Named in Local Meeting Roster

Richard Lutz, Ronald Belanger, James Robinson, Paul Kinder, Greg Jenkins, Richard Elwell, William Luke, David Barter, Raymond Parks, Jesse Chubbuck, Jerry Nolan listed among YMCA organizers in a community roster.

YMCA Richard Lutz Ronald Belanger James Robinson Paul Kinder Greg Jenkins Richard Elwell William Luke David Barter Raymond Parks Jesse Chubbuck Jerry Nolan

Probate Court Orders in Sagadahoc County 1956

A Bath Sagadahoc probate court proceeding lists numerous first and final accounts for estates of residents of Bath and surrounding towns. It includes petitions for distribution, wills probate, and appointments of executors and administrators without bond among named individuals and beneficiaries, with publication notices to follow. The document enumerates estates such as Woodbury W Bailey Donald Arthur Duncan and others, detailing personal representatives and pending actions.

Bathin Sagadahoc Oll Pereons Successiely The Bath Independent Inez Genthner Donald Aitkin Duncan Bath Donald Arthur Duncan Jennie F Hartwell Mf&y Edith H Low Helen E. Fields Charles T Small Arthur E Morse Phivosbore James L. Morse DONALD _ MUNSEY Florence L Munsey Florence LL. Munsey Paul M Olm Isabelle D Pierce Gladys E Johnson Isabelle D. Pierce Osgood M. Redson Ambrose H Redson Evelyn O Burden Maurice Eugene Skillin Phippshore Thelma M. Skillin Rhelma M Skillin Harry C Skinner John P. Carey Beverly Kane Bertha Louise Soule Margery G Haskell John J. Tracey Woolwich

Unclear Names in 1 Percent Plan Mentioned

Fragmentary OCR lists several personal names and a phrase about about one percent of Americans planning the accordion. The text is incomplete and does not provide a coherent event, date, or organization to summarize.

Complex Ossuary Title Noted in Maine Real Estate Suit

Sagadahoc Maine petition to determine title over Bowdoinham land from multiple prior owners, including Maxwell Powers and Ellen Hatch. It lists chained deeds, survivorship interests, and potential heirs unknown, seeking a court ruling to clear a cloud on the title and to bring unknown claimants to court.

Notarial acknowledgment by Harry P Wood on petition

On November 8 1984 personally appeared Harry P Wood and made oath that the foregoing petition by himself is true Joseph A Aldren Notary Public seal confirms the notarization of the document as presented.

Harry P. Woodsory Joseph A Aldren

Maine court orders notice in heirs partition case

The Interior Court of Sagadahoc Maine, before Judge Harold Marden, orders unknown heirs or assigns of Maxwell Powers and Ellen Hatch to appear January 2, 1957, to show cause why title to the disputed premises should not be partitioned. Notice by publication in Bath newspapers for three weeks is required.

Max Sagadahoc Harry P. Roostury Bo Vd Maine Maxers Ellen Hatch Bowde Bowdoinham Richmond Village Bow Ham Hatch Hatch Road Maine Central Railroad Ine Central Railroad Plummer River Road Bowdainham Maine Gentral F. M. Ison Mill Pi Ie Central Railroad Tlower Mable J. Boyer Eleanor R. Boyer Brunswick Cumberland Sarananog Jane C. Woodbury Victor de Bree Dr. Woodbury H. L. Eecate H. L. Tarr Everett Gees Everett S. Dore I W. Hatch Mary W. Hatch Robert E. Hatch Sarah Myra E. Hatch Robert K Miles H. Powers Cocner Axwewers Maxwell Powers Csiming Meaxwell Powers Harry P Woodbury Caiming Ellen Fate Eton Hatch Enid Bath Siveedahar Ted

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