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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
7
Fortnightly Bath items recount a christening of the five masted schooner Louise B. Crary with Bible leaves scattered from the bow by F. S. Alexander a Shiloh convert. Other notes cover the Kennebec name change, Bath Iron Works gatehouse dedication, and local incidents and arrivals.
The Bath area directory is being distributed after a citywide canvass. The 1897 directory adds over 1400 names and records more than 2600 deaths removals and address changes. Joseph Dayhoff ships 70 barrels of apples to Boston this week from Harding farm following a strong harvest.
Nov 23 1900 Capt Lincoln Patten aged 91 one of Bath’s oldest citizens dies after a two week illness. Born in Topsham Dec 12 1808 he commanded ships including the Delaware Tem pest Roswell Sprague Washington and India. He leaves a widow and children Frank H Patten and Mrs William B Mussen den.
Residents W E Chase and W D Coombs describe a damaging Wednesday gale at Small Point Beach. A two story building shifted 15 feet and a corner foundation blew out.Stable and carriage shed moved and carried across fields. a polo rink with a hardwood floor was set up in a barn. several chimneys toppled and windows shattered. The Nevada harbor monitor launched amid a dramatic tug hawser mishap.
Bath Memorial Hospital Alumnae Association schedules a public card party at Sedgwick Hotel Thursday December 5 at 7 30 for hospital funds. Contracts and auctions will be played with prizes for both men and women in each game. Sandwiches cake and coffee will be served. donations reservations and financial help may go to chairwoman Mrs Ernest G Rogers 864 W.
The Sedgwick luncheon heard Boyd Bailey explain May amusements and income tax changes and October corporate tax updates. The club was thanked for supporting the Dental Clinic. Guests included George J. Goodwin Bath Clarence Chasson and John Knox Portland.
A veteran notes that the army had its Thanksgiving dinner while his family did not. He says he does not get any, reflecting a shared concern among others in Ban gor and nearby areas about unequal distribution of holiday meals during service deployments.
Augusta reports the 1940 hunting season ends soon as hunters flood productive areas. Notable catches include a 250 pound buck and a 200 pounder, with Wisconsin and New York visitors among the casters. Stories from Nicatous Lodge and Kennebago Lake highlight conservation minded shots and a remarkable rider tale.
Maine 4-H Club members contributed to national defense through projects across farming, foods, sewing, and home improvement. Lovejoy notes crops and livestock totals, canned goods, meals prepared, and clothing outputs showing substantial impact on families and national strength.
The Kennebec above Bath is nearly closed for winter as shell ice forms along the shores. No more coal barges are expected until spring and the pulpwood season is finished with the last cargo from Canadian provinces discharged at Pejepscot Paper Co. Oil tankers run to fill upstream tanks before a freeze halts navigation.
At Bath probate court in Sagadahoc County on the second Tuesday in November 1940 petitions for probate of wills were filed. The court orders notice by publication in the Bath Independent for three weeks and sets December hearing to consider will and appoint executors.
A probate court order directs notices to interested parties in Bath and surrounding towns. Hearings set for December at ten oclock in the forenoon regarding estates including Alonso To Hunt and actions to appoint administrators and guardians with petitions from Bennie B Williams Jennie M Gowell Gwendolyn V Caverly Edna B Tremaine and Eliza Manson Barter.
The New York Socony tanker makes nearly daily trips from Portland to the Hallowell distribution station. The 8S. T. Kiddoo, new to the area, sailed Monday and returned by afternoon, followed by the Seaboard on Tuesday. Large colliers will continue Newport News to the city, about two trips monthly through winter.
Mr and Mrs Perry L Thompson recently moved from 49 Elm Street to a new home in West Bath. Friends surprised them with a housewarming and a pig bank full of coins as a humorous gift. Refreshments followed socializing with a long list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Ralph Gay Mr and Mrs Willard McLean and many others.
Judgment in favor of New York Casualty Company against Evangeline Connor in Worcester County Massachusetts. Real estate in Georgetown to be sold December 31, 1940 at 8:30 AM to satisfy debt of 167 dollars plus 10.65 dollars costs. Parcel bounded by heirs of Albert Marr, William Oliver heirs, Nancy Marr and Albert D Marr. Copy attested by Deputy Sheriff Loring D. Small.
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County issues notices for the estates of Mary Mercer Rogers Hattie B E Pox Eva M Beal Oscar F Williams Joseph F Blais Samuel Ro Perey Marna S Poulson John H Reehe Wakefield and others. Authenticated wills from Pennsylvania Virginia Massachusetts and related petitions name executors and letters testamentary without bond. Final order by Judge Arthur J Duntón.
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