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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1957

Page

6

Forty Years Ago in Bath in 1917 News Roundup

November 20 1917 reports Edward Sewall joins Boston Navy Yard for active service three Sewall family members on the service flag Dr W E Kershner promoted to major at Camp Sherman eyes and throat work Camp Shelby to Camp Sherman union Thanksgiving service Bath Ministerial Association other short notes on dances Town events and local people in Bath Maine with several mentions of residents and activities.

Edward Sewall M. W Sewall Washington Street Boston Navy Yard Sewall Donald Joseph Edward W. E. Kershner Camp Shelby Herrisburg Miss Camp Sarman Chilocotte Ohio Camp Sherman

Miss Ellen Newell Hosts Friendly Bath Party

Miss Ellen Newell entertained a group of Bath friends from 2:30 to 6:00 pm with games and refreshments including ices cakes and candies. Attendees included Carrie Shaw Lydia Baxter Winnifred Johnson Arabella Lord Louise White Delight Truant Marcia Moulton Virginia Cowles Gertrude Maxwell Jeanette Smith Bernice Court Barbara Austin Mary Paine. The social notes also mention local visits from Timothy Wagner deck fireman and others, plus updates on school and community activities.

Ellen Newell Carrie Shaw Lydia Baxter Winnifred Johnson Arabella Lord Louise Whit Delight Trufant Marcia Moulton Virginia Cowles Gertrude Maxwell Jeanette Smith Bernice Court Barbara Austin Mary Paine Bath

Bath News Highlights Social and Business Movements

Local residents and visitors are noted in Bath activities. People traveling for business include Rupert Baxter in Portland and William Shorey visiting Portland. Winter relocations include Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Knight, Afton Hammond, and a Trever family move. Community events feature a Morse High School girls game versus the Alumni and a West Bath Grange hall dance.

Morse High School

Residents and visitors share a November-day in Bath and Portland

A compact slice of Bath and Portland life on November 26 1917 notes Mrs Harry Stetson visiting Portland Henry F Palmer from Portland conducts brief business in the city Mrs M S Lawrence returns to Wikefield Mass after 19 days in Bath guest of her daughter Mrs Daniel Williams Mrs W F Sawtelle arrives from Livermore Falls to join her husband a Maine Central station worker and former Bath resident Miss Sarah Lermond hosts the Tuesday club at Winter Street Church Families along Kennebec river shorelines illustrate the demand for affordable rents.

M.S. Lawrence Wikefield Mass Bath Daniel Williams W. F. Sawtelle Livermore Falls Maine Central J Sawtelle Joseph Murphy Sarah Lermond Winter Street Lower Washington Street

Notable visitors and social events in Bath area

In November 1917 Hon. Harold a e Sewall visited Augusta. Capt Harvey J Berry of Hun newell's Beach Coast Guard station was in Bath on business. Mrs Axel Montgomery of Boston guests of the Watsons on Washington Street. Mary and Genevieve Kane traveled to Boston for Thanksgiving. Leslie A W Clark Lincoln county probate register and Mrs Clark with Nettie spent the day in Bath. Fred P Hill Bath National Bank cashier returned from Worcester where he attended the Massachusetts Bank Cashiers Association meeting. Mrs D T Dougherty hosted a bridge party on North Street with a luncheon of lobster and cake. West Bath Grange fair closed after an enjoyable evening with dancing and entertainments drawing Bath residents.

Harvey J. Berry Hunnewell’s Beach Coast Guard Station Bath Leslie A. W. Clark Damariscotte Mills Lincoln County Fred. P. Hill The Bath National Bank Worcester Mass Massachusetts Bank Cashiers’ Association

This Year's Mohiba Plans New Features at Morse High

Mohiba talent show at Morse High on December 6 and 7 will include several new features. The student production is directed by Atetina Miller and Mrs Louise Mayo. Reserve seats go on sale November 30 with daily sales from 10 until 4. Committees cover stage properties publicity and finances with faculty advisors and students named for each unit.

Morse Ith Atetina Miller Louise Mayo Facntry Stiller Ye Pall Nathan W. Watson Jaenes Han Soi Robert Savage Verma Wilts Betty Maronetti David Ketchum Sue Robinson Arolyn Frahieis Robert Boerhard Jonathan Days Margaret Keherly Cir Slinson Foonnedh Poole My Frances Youn Thie Pulblivity Biv Merit Wilson Cashin Fred Prawn Sue Feared Wil Miers Mae Cobb Rober Priscilla Rowe Cinweod Abbott Susan Bal Dorian William Lake Lake. Dines Hien Jewel Flint Eilen 9Lebeher Dennis Rings Herold Brown David Alkazin Arel

Central Church League cancels Christmas supper and schedules meetings

The Central Congregational Church League voted to cancel the Christmas supper planned for December and to hold future meetings at 7 45 pm. An executive committee meeting preceded by devotions led by Mrs Reginald Parker set the schedule. A public supper for Cort Scout Council members is planned for December 3 with Mrs Julie Hoy Bett as general chair and Mrs Parker in charge of cleanup.

Colonial Club Smoke Committee Bath France Willidey Reginald Parker Teerbers Tf Wae Catte Svlaeainrs Bertocci Ith “Cort Scout Council Teason Julin Hoy Bett A George Moses

Ancient Society of the Thankless Nine Sermon Debuts

A resident elder of the Easton Baptist Claire group, now living in Woolwich, will deliver a Thanksgiving sermon this Sunday morning at the Woolwich church worship service. The sermon title is The Ancient Society of the Thankless Nine.

Easton Bretch Baptist Claire Merly Tin Church Holy Solert Woolwich Ancient Society of the Thankless Nine

Bath Boy Named Secretary of State Youth Group

Bath youth group activity lists candidates for the 1958 Maine State YMCA county conference. Reeke Clarke of 15 Noble Avenue was secretary candidate. conference held in Pay Khaye and Shauncday Chirke with Rev. Dr TOW Teint as principal speaker. Topics included variation, drinking, parental relations. attendees and local leaders named.

Reeke Clarke Mra Muarma Clarke Noble Avenue Ymca Qoklor Wien Tow Fon Theolomeal School Weire Mally NY Noowton Arlington Beal Chirk Ross Ray Park Jone Oi Joon Basal Boatehins

Unclear text fragment on education and leadership influence

The readable portions discuss a school or college context with mentions of principals, preparation courses, and student ambitions. It references several named places and institutions and hints at discussions on values and guidance, though many phrases are garbled.

Tae Aviediihe al Fe Sehouk Sanomodive Merhwuies Orien Wetine Wrecud Radioiedevision Grehade Yhitechimstey Tree Ue Minnie Sarnks United States Barre Vic Washburn Syoower Hs Ode Satiog Outeer Bankok Tileane Ak Bart Ny Security Mwitik Pires Ot Water Columbia Minwth Stave Snavieraily Toyushee University Japan

BIW Workers Strike Amid Budget Push and Safety Debates

BIW regional director Biasene McCabe says hundreds of welders and other shipbuilders would be denied layoff pay if the strike persists, and workers return to work Friday could end the stoppage. The AP review notes the walkout began after unresolved wage and benefit tensions, with tensions spilling into crane operations and production at the shipyard.

Owelders Wrk Biasene McCabe Tion Triktns Fridkax Wilboart Firgy Aloo Harding Speer

Probate Notices From Bath County December Hearing

Probate notices show orders for executor appointments and sale of real estate. Various parties including Susan Cony Dearborn and Edward Barker appear in petitions for estate administration and final accounts. The proceedings reference Bath and Sadgadaho counties with hearings on the second Tuesday of December and notices published in the Bath newspaper.

Bathmoond Saradhubhoe Herorgatier Fathom Oand Etork Susan Cony Dearborn Pho Dure McPierson Thomas F Baster Late West Path Decors Pirst Woount Jotvenee Anne Bo Vax Oand Furst National Bank of Bath Anne DELIA Pingstre Sadgadahoe Ornwin Helen G Morton Troastee Mathie Crossan Harold J Rubin

Probate notices and guardianship appointments in Bath area

Barbara Li a Brewer Registrar certifies estates listing guardians and executors. Names include EVA G CHANEY of Bath Goldie A Chaney Guardian October with filing dates 1957 and others such as HAROLD RUBIN judge of probate attests a true copy of the original order.

Barbara LI Savadahoe G Chaney Bath Goldie Chaney Mn S Beadt Ppssi T Clark Bath Clark Jobo FF Arthur H McOintyre Tathy Gordhor Cognian Qilieigt Bote Harold. Rubin Harold J Rubin

Probate Court Orders Estate Notices in Bath Sagadahoc

The Ala Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc sets first Tuesday of November 1957 for hearings on wills and estates. Notices publish to interest parties urging appearances December 3 in the forenoon to object or appoint executors and administrators for multiple Bath area decedents including Wagne, Simonds, Robinson, Wyman, Temple, Jewell, Warrett, and Mitchell Waggett, with appointments sought for Harold M Simonds Erma V Burke Florence W Jewell Priscilla Mo Fhaver and others.

Bath Sagadahoc Try Acock Hrrie Simonds Phippsbee Dheerseed Wyman Florence Reveell Bond Priscila Mo ‘Fhaver Florence W Jewell Fable Temple Percy Pratt Finn McCabe Lotta Goodson Blanche Woodworth

Mother Goose Play School Birthday Party Celebrated

Pupils at the Mother Goose scene were entertained Wednesday morning by director Mero Polip Wyman and Jupe Manguilli and Rogers. The event included games and party favors given for birthdays observed this week.

Aca Mero Polip Wyman Jupe Manguilli Anthony Manguilli Truce Rogers William Rogers Hhe

Myrtle Lodge Holds Stork Shower At G A R Hall

Myrtle Lodge and Odd Ladies gathered at the G A R hall Friday night for a shower honoring member Mrs Lucie Cumomings. After supper gifts filled the room with tasteful decorations by Mrs Eunice Perry. A regular meeting followed with Jim members in attendance.

Myrtle Lodge G. A. R. Hall Lucie Cumomings Eunice Perry Jim

Unclear fragment prompts state notice or social note

An OCR fragment mentions Greariee Moses and state office figures, with phrases about passing on weekend and in law. The incomplete text lacks a coherent event, date, or clear actions to report.

Moses State of Meallith Bel- Hite Muter Con Mi- A Rebrort Frink

Thanksgiving Day at the Wilsons Home in Portland

Mr and Mrs Donald Wilson along with Mrs Pearl Clapbel and others will gather at the Wilsons home in Portland for Thanksgiving Day. Mr and Mrs Earlison are hosting at their residence in the city.

Newell Campbell Orlando, Fla Robinhood Miriam Adams Colby College William Adams Remington Arms Co Bridgeport Conn Charles A. Adams Brunswick Donald Wilson Stephen Pearl Clapbel Earl Iison Seith Portland

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Bath Daily Times Brethren of the Bath Ministerial Association Beacon Street Miss May Congdon D.T. Percy Store Upper Washington Street Miss Congdon Th Girls Canning Club More High School Colonial Club Baid Gurri Fuller D. T. Percy & Sons Frank Wyman Parker Head Will MecDuffy Augusta John E. Fitzgerald Gilbert Bake Bangor F. A. Manion Baker Ella Rice D. T. Percy & Sons Store Hiram Worthley Court Street Mrs. C. & Plaisted N Wton S. BE. Warren Susan Reed W. G. Cahills Center Street Mary C. Collins W. G. Cahill Lisbon Falls C. Wilson Harrison Itineranty Institute of the Maine Waterville Fred B. Reed Walter S. Murtaugh Bath Iron Works New England Fred Brackley Pythian Sisters John Williams Phippsburg Hebron Academy Gould J. Browne Maine C. A. N.G Fort McKinley Portland Harbor Hazel Marr Carrie Red Boothbay Harbor American Red Cross Maine Oak Street W.J N.S Red Cross Timothy Wagner New York Mrs. W.O. Wagner George Attaya Portland Gal N Moses Elizabeth Houghton New York City J. A. McLellan Earth W. P. Neally E. S. J. Neally High Street W. P. MacKaye W. J. Ryan Mr. Ryan Charles E. Bachelder Lincoln Street R. C. Ferris Arthur J. Dunton Times Roll of Honor National League M.H.S. Log Viola Hogan Frank Talbot Morse High Y.M.C. A Tims Arthur Bowker West Bath Grange Fair B. F. Jones Bowdoin Times Arthur S. Gallant Navy Bumpkins Island Sedgwick Circle John Dowling Charles Stinson Mr. Dowling Hoover Bermuda Kelley Spear Co J. S. Emery Company Rupert H. Baxter H.S. Bowker Bowdeinham Abram C. Oliver Carrie Moses William S. Shorey First National Bank Susan Weeks Houston C. A. Percial Trever Mrs. Percial Mrs. Gardiner Rovers Annie Gardiner Percy’s Department Herbert Knight Westport Cottage Street Lyndon Roberts George Emerson, Trever Ruth Eaton George McLain the Armory A R. Walker Thompson Webber F. C. Stone Edgecomb Afton Hammond Bristol B. F. Jewett Alfred &S. Black Rockland Maine Theaters Association Bath Opera House Dreamland Henry Scull Kittery Navy Yard Hilda MaeCobb Grace Merrill Thomaston Farle Page Damariscotta Percy Means Providence R. 1 Charles A. Alexander Richmond Elizabeth Hathorne Sewall P. Strout Albert L. Strout Marine Corps Portsmouth Samuel Cook West Bath Grange Hall Noname Clifford Barbour Middlee Street Addie P. MccFadden Susan Malay Emma Greenleaf Clifford Harbour Annie Iluse Orin Lindsay Anna Sturtevant Edward Turner Bessie Hilton New London, Conn Aramede Stover Lower High Street William Snyder Helen Hortelle Elizabeth Hodgkins Harry Stetson Henry F. Palmer Kennebec River A. M. G. Soule Woxflwich Agricultural Department of James Clamlen Crawford Chicago Stock Co Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Mrs. Wiggs Cabbage Patch Herbert L. Hopkins Taunton Waltham, Mass Mr. Hopkins George W. Hopkins Richard Mattheews Hallett Whittekind Mrs. Hallet Walton T. Holton Carron Soule Montsweag John A. Freeman Union Samuel R. Percy Eleanor Irish Will McDuffy Guy Hathaway William MacMillan Gardiner Sasanoa River Boothbay Seguin Kennebec C. H. Littlefield Auburn Harold Ae Sewall Axel Montgomery Carroll Watson Mary Genevieve Kane D. T. Dougherty North Street John Martin Roscoe P. McFadden Williams Whitney West Bath Grange Bowdoin College Glee Club Bredrie Pilloteon Auditereia Cosneapolitan Club Meddiebempster Gowdoin Bowdoin Clege New Central Church League Jascha French Nant Pre Group Dee 8 Horace P. Marve Harold P. Smahh Jo Tayland Torres Princton Cestimued Dallas Waillie Griffin W OH Woodard First Baptist Church Sounpsters This Sveves Love Magazine OF Maines Paty Ile Sie Tau Camden Biw Speelans Parbara LL Brewer Barbara L. Brewer Gladys Mitchell Waggett Tate Phippsbore Frederick M Warrett Frederick M. Hageren Miaurice Skillin Hippshare Themis M Skillin Carlton W Rideout John P Corey Edna M Dana Parks Lewis Forrest R. Ba Hichard Gallant Res Knowles Guardian Saeadahoc de Pearl Krttridge Hastings Coen Igen CNC Hs Mite Gsauh Mocegest Gardiher Thornton Os‘ i RT Chimawit Allan Spear Barbara. L. Brewer Egiater Mother Goose Play
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