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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

8

Forty Years Ago In Bath Afloat And Ashore

Read of a six masted schooner Elea Nor A Percy capt Jewett under sail and the view of Bath from the river. Mentions Grace social at the rectory and a Colonial club meeting, plus Sedgwick Circle Ladies of the G A R and talk by L T Snipe. Notes about truancy discussion, new truant officer idea, and arrival of Harry D Mank with Mrs Mank from Baltimore for the Summer in Bath and Opsburg.

Harry D. Mank Hector the A Coal Co Andltimore

Unclear OCR Life Notes Highlight Yale Studies and Social Events

In a September 26 1906 clipping students prepare to take a year at Yale for the M A degree. James arrives from Boston and Providence after a ten day trip. Gordon Miller marks his fifth birthday with 16 friends. A steamer in the Eastern SS Co. fleet undergoes repair and local river traffic anticipation amenities.

Yale Gordon J. Miller Gordon

Bath Bath street raid and local patrol actions reported

A Bath area raid and police activity are described with details about crowd control and the seizure of items. The report notes a police inspection connected to trade proof, a church picnic party organized by Mrs. Frank Young, and local maritime craft activity including a 18.5 foot cruising canoe for W. S. Burgess of Boston. An 22 inch lake fish captured by Rev. George C. DeMott is mentioned along with vacations in Lynn Mass and Bath boys joining Electric Co. work crews.

Front Street Fomoat Estisaien Wes Se William F. Stevens Summer Street Burgess Boston Marblehead Mass Edward Sampson Lynn Slectric Co Bath

Sept 28 1906 Local Notes and Visits

September 28 1906 columns note Miss Anna Morse and a companion traveling to New York to visit her father Charles Moss and plan to return to post to join Miss Janie Morse and another acquaintance. A member of the Manissohn Shu group and Prof Willem Reen lead a joint rehearsal in Brunswick last evening.

Anna Morse New York Charles Manissohn Ti Shu Brunswick Williem Reen

Kanawha Yacht Docked as Surgery Nears for Saetas

Fragmentary report notes H. C. Baxter's yacht Kanawha tied near the wharf while Siren Saetas faces imminent surgery. Details unclear but the event centers on Baxter, the vessel, and the pending medical procedure.

H. C. Baxter Kanawha

Hodgkins returns to Boston after city week

1906 report notes Hodgkins an engineer at the Homopathio Hospital in Boston. Captain Perkins and a Bath Company unit arrived home from Rumford Falls after a successful 1st Regiment Field Day. Social events include the Colonial club ladies night with music and catering, and a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Avery on High Street.

Areodgkins Boston New Me Inn Peer . Witham Perkins Aera Bath Company No. 5 Rumford Falls Colonial Club Bath Warren C. Munsey Court Street

Ship Acme Cay brings crew list from schooner Gertrude A Bartlett

A report from Lewes Delaware notes the Bath built ship Acme Cay arriving with news from Honolulu. It states the vessel took off the captain mate and crew of five from the schooner Gertrude A Bartlett.

Bath Built Acme Lewes Del Honolulu Gertrude A. Bartlett

Bath center club women host nine hole tourney prizes listed

The Women of the Bath center Club held a nine hole tournament with prizes donated by local merchants. Winners include First Gross Mrs Victor Paigh ice boxes, High Gross Mrs E Motlley er amps, and Low on No Alfred A Parks Jr perfume. The Ringer Tournament ran July 12 to September 10 with results for several players and complete scores noted.

Bath Centry Club Victor Paigh Guerin Printing Co Govers Bath Daniel MacFayden James Sharkey Alfred A. Parks, Jr Ann Jewet Wilson A. D. Stetson & Son Dolly Goodwin Fall Richard T. Ee Genare Ante Macen Pica Ross Alfred A. Wee Jr E. Motley Ler

Nutritional Value and Preparation of Pork and Lamb Liver

Pork and lamb liver offer nutritional parallels to calf and beef liver and contain vitamins including D. Before cooking remove pork skin for easier trimming, while young liver often requires no skinning. Scald mature or pork liver before broiling or sautéing to retain juices and ease grinding or chopping.

Bull Snake Valued in Rodent Control by Government Experts

Government experts estimate a single bull snake provides annual rodent control worth $3.75. The assessment highlights its pest management role and potential cost savings in agricultural settings.

Gardiner Rolls Past Morse High in 25-0 Victory

Gardiner High overpowers Morse High at Gardiner Stadium as Chadwick and Baker lead a 25-0 win. MacDonald adds a 55 yard run and McDonald nets the conversion as Gardiner dominates both sides. Morse offense stalls throughout the game with Dumais and Ouellette kept in check.

Morse Gardiner High Gardiner Quebec Valley Gardner MacDonald Chadwick Massey Baker Douglas Dineen Dumais Ouellette Parker Chadick MacDonald Concert Maade Themh Douglass Everett Parker Morses Fares Baok Iwick College Towners Brunswick Ray Canao Power Morse High Gard Morse B. Deneen le le Johnson Lardner It B Cook Eye Lg Lg Huff Mogers Small Dibeau Rg Rg Holmson Pottle Skillings Douglas Reeve McDonald Gb Ab Smith Chadwick Dumais Baker Langley Massey Ouellette Gardiner Morven Hanley D. Deneen Totman Hersom S. Thibeau D. Atkins

Descriptive Labels Aid Consumers Read Labels Carefully

Consumers are urged to read descriptive product labels. Manufacturers increasingly use labels to detail ingredients and special qualities, all clearly stated in black and white. Reading and using this information is emphasized.

Sn Ig Jook

Married men win in Sunday baseball classic after wartime lull

In a revived local rivalry the married men defeated the single men 12 to 9. Dean led with three triples while E Morse contributed key hits as Hogan and Knight homered for the singles. Perkins held the singles’ hits scattered and the married team pulled ahead after third inning surge.

Nee Sorse Dean E. Morse Hogan Knight Perkins Rome Williams Mott C Burgess Page Garage D. Morse Ab Williams RR. Atwood Ray Bates Siphests Pering Cubbetts Umon Rogers

Bath Country Club Edges Purpoodock In Interclub Match

Bath Country Club defeated Purpoodock Club of Cape Elizabeth by a 25 to 10 score in best ball and medal play at local links. The event drew a fine crowd amid ideal weather, with Bath’s foursomes led by Lt. Cmdr. Harry Pollard and Howard Mayors and included multiple matchups across 10 pairs.

Bath Country Club Purpoodock Club Cape Elizabeth Bath Club Bath Harry Pollard USN Howard Howard Maxwell J. C. Arnold Purpoodock Wilfred Girard Robert Perry Calvin Gilbert Pas Cole

Brunswick Lions study floodlights for Edwards Field

The Brunswick Lions committee explores installing floodlights at Edwards field in College Town for high school football. Estimated cost around 3600 dollars per Central Maine Power Co. data. Football under lights has drawn large crowds at Walton field and in Portland.

Brunswick Lions Club Edwards Field College Town Walton Field Auburn Portland Brunswick Club Central Maine Power Co

Deer Hunting Opens Maine Farms as Deer Move from Woods

Maine officials say dry weather and scarce beechnuts driven deer from deep woods to farms across the state. Wardens report rising deer damage costs totaling 53 218 45 as licensed hunters grow by about 15 000, with six counties opening October 21 for longer seasons and the rest in November. State leaders hope hunters bag one deer each to curb orchard and crop damage.

Augusta Stobie Maine Earle Bradbury Bradbury Aroostook Penobscot Somerset Piscataquis Franklin Oxford Androscoggin Cumberland Hancock Ennebec Knox Lincoln Sagadahoc Waldo York Washington Fish and Game Commission

Good Concrete Mixing and Curing Guidelines

Proper concrete requires fresh cement free of lumps and evenly graded sand. Use clean water and avoid excessive water. Cure by keeping it wet for five days after initial set. A cubic yard uses about six sacks of cement and yields 81 square feet of 4 inch thick floor with a 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 mix.

Combustion Clarity Aids Efficient Fire Lighting

Engineers say a bright yellow luminous flame proves good combustion with minimal fuel waste. The correct fuel air mix prevents both sluggish smoky flames from starved air and blow torch flames from too much air.

Probate Notices Naming Administrators and Guardians

Notice by John L. Tack Banister certifies names and dates for executors administrators guardians. It lists Charles W. Plant Nathaniel M. Morse and Charles T. as administrators with bonds and without bond and dates in 1946. Attested by John L. Jack Register.

John L. Tack Deakaen Charles W. Plant Eee Muldr Lb. Cent Teeaber Nathaniel M. Morse Charles T. H Bond Bath

Air Mail Rates Cut To 5 Cents An Ounce

Postage for air mail is reduced to 5 cents per ounce starting October 1 for mail sent from military posts and civilian personnel overseas. Volume is expected to triple, with new routes and more frequent flights. Boston to nationwide service shows 44 daily flights, with next day delivery to San Francisco San Antonio and Miami possible.

Oegress Continental’ States Army Post Office Fleet Office Navy Post Edward N. Hartnett Eadh Boston New New York Bath San Francisco West Coast San Antonio Texas Miami Florida California Hartnett Post Office Department Civil Aeronautics Board

Bath Country Club Announces 1946 Award Night

Bath Coaly reports awards for the McInnes trophy the President's cup and the Governors' cup with plans for a Champion Night in October. Ray Lebel won the McInnessy Dr Leon Buck took the President's cup and Wilfred Chaney the Governors' cup. A buffet dinner and dance are planned with date to be announced.

Bath Coaly Ha Bath Country Club

Diamond Rush in South Africa Heats Up in 1870s

The text notes a diamond rush beginning in 187 followed by references to South Africa and the discovery era. It lacks precise dates or names but points to a historical fever over diamond finds and early mining activity in the region.

South Africa

Notice of Estate Proceedings and Administrations

Public notice lists multiple Maine estates with petitions for administration de bonis non licenses to sell real estate and final accounts. Names include Emma Rittall Georgetown Frances Maybury Woolwich Alice Churchill Bath Ruth Watson Bath George Whitney Bath Joseph Barstow Bath Clayton Rowe deceased. hearings set in October in Bath County.

Emma PF. Rittall Georgetown Lermond H. Rowe de Bonis Marjorie Cirece Maybury Rorie Grace Woolwich Frances Percerdian Alice BC Churchill of Ban Caid Bath Dorothy Mason Cora G. Hanna Town Ruth M. Watson George E. Whitney Bath Joseph H. Barstow

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