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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

5

Bath to have shipbuilding school guidance from state official

Forty years ago in Bath a shipbuilding school is planned with Augustus Thomas backing it, promising opportunities for Bath boys from Baldwin to sail to the Philippines. A spring survey for a new road between Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor is under way, while local residents attend trains and trips and await upcoming events in Bath including school staffing and civic ceremonies.

Bath State Augustus Thomas G. A. Stuart Wiscasset Boothbay Harbor

Time table change to workmen train in Bath Maine

The Maine Central 1 will start a workmen's train from Brunswick next week due to several hundred workers commuting to Bath's industrial plants. The new timetable emphasizes this shift as a distinctive feature. Construction updates include Sanders Engineering Contracting winning a State Highway Commission contract to build a concrete bridge over the New Meadows near Ham's Hill on Brunswick road.

Bath Maine Central 1 Brunswick Sanders Engineering Contracting Company State Highway Commission New Meadows Ham's Hill Brunswick Road

Bath 1917 notes mix church, war and local life

The Sept 27 1917 page lists events from the Saga dahoe County Sunday schools close to Teddy Roosevelt rough riders marks at San Juan Hill and Manley destroyer trials. It covers shipyard news eel shipments profits Bath community plans and changes at the Orphans home and Texas Co draftsmen house. Local social notes include dances, travel, and school activities with many Bath residents named.

Malcolm R. Johnson Bath

Percy party completes White Mountains automobile tour

Capt. and Mrs. S. R. Percy with Mr. and Mrs. George H. Kelmer and daughter of Mobile Alabama returned from a motor trip through the White Mountains. They visited all four notches, stayed at Intervale House, then motored via Pinkham Notch Dixville Franconia and Crawford Notches, completing the circuit.

S. R. Percy George H. Kelmer Mobile Ala White Mountains Intervale House Gorham Pinkham Notch Dixville Notch Franconia Notch Crawford

Morse and Kents Hill players on team roster shifts

News notes from Bath on October 1 1917 mention Percy Miller and Brim Jewett taking left halfback and right tackle roles for Kents Hill Seminary after Morse High season. Capt William F Plummer sails on the Daisey Farlin. Local visiting dignitaries Sen Frederick Hale Gov Carl Milliken and Judge John J Keegan attendees at Small Point. Many Bath residents plan world series trips.

Percy Miller Morse High Brim” Jewett Kents Hill Seminary U. S Frederick Hale Carl E. Milliken Harold M.swall Small Point Mr. Sewall R. B. van Horn Montreal Canada Canadian Pacific Railroad

Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R Meets Tuesday

Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R met at Wesley Methodist church with 35 members. Vice regent led the meeting in Regent Tubbs absence. reports approved, budget set for next year, and a paper on National Defense read. Meeting notes from Montpelier and Gardiner sessions summarized. November program to feature Granville Coby with Mexico talk. Hostesses organized. Marion Smith led scrapbooks program. Bath history classes showcased student work by David Higgins. Refreshments served by listed hostesses.

Col Dummer Sewall D A.R Wesley Methodist Church Anna Tubbs Frances Smal Maud> Howard Florence Woodside Lena Ring Lucy Armstrong Mvrle Stanton Montpelier Bockland Tubbbs Gardiner Bath David Higgins Bernice McGlinchy Pauline Avervy Eleanor Irish Grace Lawrence Litchfield Mead Reed

Lionesses Directors Plan For Season Activities

Lionesses board met Tuesday evening at Mrs. A George Moses home to plan programs for the coming year. The cub meeting scheduled for Thursday was postponed to October 17. President Mrs Scott Morse led the meeting with attendees including Mrs Arthur Bowker Mrs Richard Johnson and others. They will trip through the White Mountains and Boston, returning next Saturday. Miss Willa Frederickson left Sunday for Boston for an extended visit. She has been with Woolworths seven months and recently left that job.

Harry N. Wright Riulph Whitehouse Bath Wright Boston White Mountains Friza Brown Nathalie Brown Kents Hill Lloyd Daley the Lionesses A. George Moses Corliss Street Thursdday Scott Morse Arthur Bowker Richard Johnson Roland McIntosh Harold P. Smalls Louis Petlock Sam Levin H. Ralph Forbes Willa Frederickson High Street Miss Frederickson Woolworth’s

Ownership and circulation of The Bath Independent Oct 1 1957

Federal ownership and circulation statement for The Bath Independent Bath Maine weekly. Lists publisher editor and business managers with names and addresses. States owner details of The Times Company and stockholders. Includes bondholder note and 12 month circulation average 1305. Notarized by Andrew S. Pennell on Oct 1 1956.

Bath Independent Bath Maine the Times Company Trueworthy Frank B. Nichols Carration Dorothy Nichols Niven Prunswick Barrett A. Trueworthy Andrew.s. Pennell

Gilbert family ties anchor 350th Jamestown plans in Maine visit

Direct descendant of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and nephew of Raleigh Gilbert, Commander Gilbert and his wife arrived in Portland from Montreal visiting Popham site and Compton Castle. He met local hosts, toured ships models, and planned future calls on Gov Muskie and a Jamestown anniversary event.

Humphrey Gilbert Newfoundland MacLennan Raleigh Gilbert Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert Portland Montreal England Sir Leonard Outerbridge Popham Popham Colony Popham Beach Gilberts Alfred Brinkler Lewis N. C. Madbury Prinkler Popham Beech Compton Castle South Devon Geoffrey Gilbert National Trust Bath Brinkler Augusta Muskie Mr. Back Alfred J. Back Plymouth Back Pack Exeter Plymouth Argyle Boston Furcolo Massachusetts Connecticut Jamestown Elizabeth Washington Otho Gilbert John Gilbert America Virginia Sagada Dock Sagadahock John R. New Works Corp Newell Biw Gov Muskie

Inner Wheel Plans Hospital Benefit Tea Oct 10

Inner Wheel members meet at Mrs Marius Page’s home to continue plans for the October 10 Hospital Benefit Tea at Mrs Lynn Bussey’s home. Committee heads include Kitchin chairing food and decor and Diny room arrangements led by Reginald Parker.

Inner Wheel Marius Page Academy Street Lynn M. Bussey Green Street Loring A. Addison Kitchin Charles Doyle Carl Ardereon John Crowley Chester Plint Herbert Lemont Reginald Parker John Parker Charles Small Flowers G. Thomas Murphy William Skelton Ira Nadine Edward Bridgham Raymond Farnham Hildreth H. Fister Addition

Party Held For Mrs Earl Gray At Bath Junior High

Mrs Earl Gray, former Bath Junior High home economics teacher, was guest of honor at a party hosted by the faculty at her Wash ingster Street home. The event, arranged by Mor Elvira Birney and Mrs Bess Singer, honored her recent retirement. A floor lamp was presented as a gift. Attendees included numerous teachers and staff, with refreshments served by hostesses and participation from students and cafeteria staff.

Farl Gray Washingster Street Bath Junior High School Mor Elvira Birney Bess Singer Grass Betty Eaton Gray Gladys de Wever Adenusmith Almena Jaques Miriam Hermon Bernice Colby Germaine Barney Moody Flint Ruth Trueworthy Patricia Ames Genevieve Breton Helen Hayes Faith Sherwood Marion Sinmith Lawrence Wright Moody Flint Ruby Hocker Maurice Clark Maude Gu Iafsor Robert Sampson Ruth Ames Eleanor Danforin Neil LaRochelle Margaret Scott Dors Humphreys Fred Bolduc Richard Cuvier Leslie Ferris Edward Thomas, Jr

South End PTA Youth Group Hayride to Popham Beach

About fifty fourth to sixth graders of the South End PTA Youth Group took a mystery hayride to Popham Beach and Small Point on Friday evening. They built campfires, toasted marshmallows, sang together, then returned to the South End PTA Hall for dancing and hot chocolate. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Staples, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coombs, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne DeLong, and Charles Staples. Eighth and ninth graders will meet at the Association hall next Friday.

South End Popham Beach Small Point P. T. A. Hall Thomas Staples Charles Coombs Wayne DeLong Charles Staples Association Hall

Maine Fire Chiefs Visit Central Station For Meeting

Maine fire chiefs toured central station last Sunday and announced plans to attend the annual meeting in October. Some chiefs intend to bring department members to view the new quarters.

Central Station

Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoc County 1957

Court in Bath notifies interested parties of probate actions for Walter S Dunbar Thomas McDonough Georgia E Fox Varney and Harold J Rubin. First final accounts filed by Ta bor Spear Ted ford and Ted ord Administrators and Guardians with distribution and license petitions. Notice published in Bath Independent for three weeks ending October 31 1957 with appearance required.

Bath Sagadahoc Phippshire Albert Bo Tedford Clifton W Tedord Georgia E Fox Varney George H Fox Harold J. Rubin

Recent Transfers Of Real Estate In Gudah county deeds book

Real estate transfers recorded in Gudah County Register of Deeds list numerous deeds. Bath John S Canacaris to Franceline Georgio et al land and buildings on Green Street. Bath Realty Corp to Frank J Arsenault winter street and buildings. and several other transfers including Georgetown Woolwich Richmond and Georgetown parcels.

Gudah Bath John S Canacaris Franceline Co Georgio Green Street Bath Realty Corp Frank J. Arsenault Winterstreet A. Stanley Roger F. Hooker James Creel G. Elizabeth McPhee Wasil Nekrasow Nelson J. McIntire George RR. Richardson Mark S. Roberts, Jr George R. Richardson Mary D. Stultz

City Allows Business to Stay Pending Relocation

The city permits the business to remain at its current location for now while it plans relocation. It asked to stay until spring to allow sufficient time. Week end guests of Mr and Mrs Potter of Court street included Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter and their daughter Jo Ann.

Mellen Potter Jo-Ann Biddeford Barbara Crowley Biddeford Pool Mr. Potter Mrs. Thompson Potter Court Street

Probate notices from Bath court 1957 establish accounts

In Bath court of probate the second Tuesday of September 1957 an order directs weekly publication in the Bath Independent for three weeks. It concerns probate actions for John B Despres deceased with letters testamentary to John B Despres Jr and several final accounts for guardians and executors. The judge Harold J Rubin signs as true copy.

Barbara L Brewer Sagadahoc Howard E. King Bath Albert Neilson King Ernest P King Nellie E Demjanovich Harold J. Rubin Savadahoe Otlock John B.despres John B Despres Jr John B Despres Euda Bertha Smiley Marjorie J. Couglas Lina G Sewala Lute Horace FO Helton Trius Tee Katherine Fo Berry Susif A Tarr Arrowsic Robert Hevan Harry C Skinner

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The Bath Daily Times Baldwin Pacific Philippines Brother Hoover Raleigh Glynn Arlington, Mass Carl C. Troop Middle Street William Hatch Camden Carroll A. Deering Edward Reed Quincy Mass Margaret R. Foote Priscilla Kimball Dorothy Sewall Woodward Foley Officer King Markson Bros Waterville Norman Hamilton Morse High School Carl B. Timberlake Fort Leavenworth Kan Cavalry Margaret Goodman Judge Dunton Washington Street John A. Small Camp Devens Ayer C. A. Peasley Ralph Covel Ray Dunton Common Council Bailey Evening School B. L. Rich Georgetown Overlook Cottage Fitchburg Maud Chase Gus Small Stevens Myrna McCausland John F. Stacy J. H. Walsh West Point Sebasco Kelley, Spear Co R. H. Baxter Lydia E. D. Raine Essex Junction Crawford Notch Mackworth’s Island Parent- Teachers’ Association Richard Quick Bangor Draper Philadelphia Howard Coal Company Mrs. William Mann New York Mrs. Mann J. William Weed Orange, N. J Washington Park Winship Street M. Mildred Tait Bath City Hospital Loggievill , N. B Miss Delight Trufant Frances Weeks Grove . Street J. F. Butler Union Sagadahoe County Manley Bath Iron Works Archie Miller Ferry Street Front Street Fred Leonard Kennebec River Jessie A. Wilson Isabel Milton Texas Co Hinds Oaks Street Louise Staples the Orphin Eliza Brown Staples Rutherford White Fred Ingraham Wolaston Ngraham Delia Low Fred T. Mayers Warren Navy A. H. Durgin C. D. Paull Percy Armory Hall Anne Lynch Alice Johnson Henry Biggins North Bath Fields George Colby G. Woodman Orvis Bonney H. Ward R. Linekin H. Potter J. Bernard E. Besau Martin Powers H. Fielding Walter Savage Roland Robinson McCausland William F. Plummer Leland Marion Robbins Plummer Hudson Super Six Lynn Morse High Phi Rho Society Alton B. Thwing Louise John Berry Alfred H. Porter Addie P. McFadden Mrs Fred Teeling Hadley Teeling Teeling Irving Nash Rufus Moulton North End Hawaii Swett’s Small Point Gun Club Bailey Foreign Office Atlantic Sulven Copenhagen Louise Boussert Winneyance Gus A. M. Cutler Ralph C. Covel Seagraves Fire Department Allan Spears Thomas S. Gibbons Arthur Steevens Newington N. H Mendall Co A. B. Clark Rockland Times Harry Lemont Brockton Fair Jennie R. Morse Clarence Fogg R. C. Chapp Ll First Baptist Church Presque Isle United Baptists James W. Coombs Municipal Potato Commission Walter Hart Earl Whittmore Aso Edna Hall Olive Browning Portland High Sewall Daisey Farlin Genevieve Keegan Lubec John J. Keegan Eleanor Arnold Myra Arnold Grey Street George Sonia Roland Weeks Commonwealth Pier C. C. Crowley Gordon Georgia Preblé Sevral Lani Camilla Sewall Andre Kaul, Jr Brookline Sedgemeere Ayer Wenesday William Forbs Meteor Newport News Providence R. I John A. Thompson Thomas Brewer Boothbay E. S Lines Herbert Decker Forbes U. S. Navigation School Lily Pray J. G. Osborne College Street Lewiston Ralph Whithouse D.A.R Lionesses United States Turkey Earl Gray South End Pta Barbara L. Brewer Register Barbara J. Brewer Clara B Brown Harold J. Brown Henry N Reynolds Agnes M Reynolds John P. Callan Frances Callan Catrix Dean H Farnham Lillian F Farnham Feedtrix
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