Bath News Roundup: Vessels, People, and Public Notices
The Bath area reports ship movements with the Normandy shifting to New England Co. for repairs and the William C. Tanner to load for Washington after overhaul. The Frances M. and Annie Conlon sail upriver for Washington and New York respectively, while the Ransom B. Fuller carries heavy freight and passengers after dark. Local social notes mention visits, trips, and club meetings as Bath residents engage in weekly commerce and community events.
Local notes and sports updates from Merrymeeting area
October 6 1905 report covers Hardheads and bluebills arriving at Merrymeeting with gunners active. Rockland to face Ball eleven in Rockland tomorrow. Frank E Southard mourns the loss of a giant pumpkin from his garden. A barber on Front street recalls a shingles theft. Milkmen report foggy weather and ponds in Westath. Miss Margaret Wilson of Boston and Miss Jessie Brechin of Bristol R I travel from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymeeting
Frank E. Southard
Margaret Wilson
Boston
Jessie Brechin
Bristol, R. I
Autumn Glory and Local Notes Around Bath
Citizens in Bath enjoy autumn foliage unseen by many as Bath County areas show vibrant leaves. A letter arrived at City Hall addressed to the President of City Hall. Yellow perch are reported plentiful near Whiskeay. The Morse High School steps are called the modern Lovers’ Retreat. No shade trees are available to cut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Rockland
Rockland High
Thomaston
Wing
Haley
Stinson
Ballou
Passmore
Brown
Murphy
Lemont
Capt
Farnham
Sampson
H. Lord
Barrett
Ham
Dale
Bath
City Hall
Morse High School
Phi Rho society members dine at New Meadows Inn
Active members of the Phi Rho society will dine at New Meadows Inn this evening as guests of Eugene Desmond, Mason Lemont, Lester Witham, Milton Trott, and Stanley Pierce, who were initiated into the society Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Rho’ Society
New Meadows Inn
Eugene Desmond
Mason Lemont
Lester Witham
Milton Trott
Stanley Pierce
Polar Star lodge to perform A degree at regular lodge
The Polar Star lodge will work the A degree at the regular communication Wednesday evening. The Corliss Street church and society plan a reception tomorrow evening for their new minister and wife, with city ministers invited to attend in the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polar Star Lodge
Corliss Street Church
Returning Vets Receive Free Y M C A Memberships
At a Y M C A board meeting it was voted that all returning veterans will receive free YMCA memberships for one year. Wartime services will continue with free facilities for service members including showers, rooms, and lounge access. Navy team entry to basketball is anticipated and rent assistance remains. The financial campaign is in its final stages and hopes to meet the goal once contributions come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Mains
Navy
Y.M.C. A
Lodge Installations Draw Local Members Across Towns
Members of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge attended lodge officer installations in Beulah Richmond Pine Tree and Sheepscot lodges at Coopers Mills and Brunswick Evening Star lodge. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Leeman Moore Thompson Potter and others. They anticipate attending R. B. Capen lodge in Augusta Eureka in Gardiner and Portland events later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Frank Moore
Henry T. B. Leeman
Eva Lemont
Ethel Blake
Thompson Potter
Albert Thompson
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
Richmond
Rebekah Lodge
Sheepscot Odd Fellows Lodge
Coopers Mills
Thelma Godfrey
Winthrop
Flora Mitchell
Lee
Peter
Evening Star Rebekah Lodge
Brunswick
Margaret Johnson
Noble Grand
Amber Ingalls
Ethel Potter
Glennora Moore
R. B. Capen Lodge
Augusta
Eureka Rebekha Lodge
Gardiner
Portland
West Bath Grange Plans For Its Fair
West Bath Grange opened Monday evening with Columbia the Gem of the Ocean sung by the group and piano. A quiz covered October dates and Columbus history. Fred Rose and Court ney Stover debated the farmer's postwar future with rosy views and a predicted surplus by year end. A penny march and vocal trio entertained, with dancing to close and preparations for next week's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Columbia
the Grange
Florence Farnham
Columbus
Esther Andrews
Fred Rose
Courtney Stover
Stover
William Armstrong
Harvey K. Dobbins
Grange
James B. Lemont
Richard Renshaw
Bath Education Office Offers Veterans Correspondence Course
Returning veterans may enroll in a correspondence course through the Bath Board of Education. Registration is with Morse High principal Horace W P Herrick or guidance directors Mrs Clinton B Wilson and Nathan Watson. Classes run with Bailey Evening School of Industries, two hours nightly three nights a week, with no charge and a minimum 12 students to start. Further information available from Herrick or the superintendent of schools at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Board of Education
Horace WP. Herrick
Morse High School
Clinton B. Wilson
Nathan Watson
Bailey Evening School of Industries
Herrick
War Chest Drive Plans Home Visit Canvass
War Chest Fund committee met in City hall to finalize house-to-house canvass plans and assign workers to visit every home in the city. Bath Iron Works employees will be canvassed at the shipyard and at homes, with others possibly living at those addresses contacted as well. County President Archibald M. Main City Chairman Edward F. Edgren and co-chairs David C. Dickson Lewis E. Prentiss urged utmost effort for drive success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest Fund Committee
City Hall
Bath Iron Works
Archibald M. Main
Edward F. Edgren
David C. Dickson
Lewis E. Prentiss
Woolwich Notes on Family Surprises and Shower
Mrs Ames left Monday to reunite with two brothers after over two years at Portland Union Station. Last Wednesday Mrs Curtis Plant received a surprise stork shower at her Monisweag road home with a prettily decorated child’s chair.
Partridge Hunt Guests and Yankee Weekend News
Social notices list many residents visiting relatives and traveling for partridge hunts and hospital calls. Families from Bath Sagadahoc Ferry Lewiston and surrounding towns include Plant Lennox Mouglas Wathorne Soule Doe Gavett Sutter Soule and Berry.Several service members return home on furlough and guests dine with local families in Sagadahoc Ferry Day's Ferry and Boothbay Harbour areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant
George Lennox
Carvel Mouglas
Bath
Maurice Wathorne
Hilton Soule
Robert Doe
George Gavett
Robert Sutter
William Soule
Phillip
Paul and
Morton
Judson Soule
Alton Berry
Anna May Berry
Arthur Williams
Stuart Chapin
Edwin L. Moulton
Maine
Frank J. Walker
Boothbay Harbour
Lowe
Brown
St Andrews Hospital
Paul Kuta
USN
Kuta
Abert Temple
Trinidad
John Leonardi
River Road
Pepperell
Mass
Alan Young
George Willis
Elwood Hathorne
Thomas Howe
Concord
Nelson Rice
Sagadahoc Ferry
Hartford
Germany
John Sheldon
Farnham
Italian Alps
Horace E. Wade
Lewiston
Day’s Ferry
Elmira Sylvester
Lucile Joy
Alice Spencer
Winter Street Auxiliary Hosts Social Hour at Meeting
The Ladies' auxiliary of the Winter Street church met Tuesday evening in the ladies' parlor. After the business session a social hour followed with refreshments served by officers Mrs. John Atwood Mrs. Morton Young Mrs. Ralph Burden Mrs. Frederic Cullen and Mrs. David McKeller. Hostesses for the Oct 23 meeting are Mrs. Charles Walsh Mrs. Ernest Freeman Mrs. Herbert Anderson Sr and Mrs. Herbert Anderson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
John Atwood
Morton Young
Ralph Burden
Frederic Cullen
David McKeller
Charles Walsh
Ernest Freeman
Herbert Anderson
Divorce Libel Filed in Bath by Frank Brewer
Frank B. Brewer of Bath petitions the Sagadahoc Superior Court for a divorce from Alice E. Brewer after her desertion around February 1936. He testifies to marriage in 1917, separation, residence unknown, and no collusion, requesting decree and relief with notice ordered to be published for appearance January 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sagadahoc
Superior Court
Bath
Frank B. Brewer
Alice E. Brewer
Alice E. Lewin
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Frank Brewer
Ralph O. Dale
State OF Maine
Ss. Superior Court
A. D
Gagadahoc
Lriel
School Surprises Teacher With Shower
The Washington Primary School community hosted a mixed shower for Grade 3 teacher Miss Catherine Campbell on a Friday afternoon. Students and staff arranged a surprise in Mrs. Staples’ room with a congratulatory song, gifts including a bridal cake, and cake and ice cream. No wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Catherine Campbell
Legion Auxiliary join in large turnout at Legion hall
The American Legion and its Auxiliary held a joint meeting Tuesday evening at the Legion hall with strong attendance. A supper was served by a committee led by Auxiliary president Mrs Edward Risteen. Twelve new members were welcomed led by Commander Howard Pratt and post officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Smith Post
American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Edward Risteen
Walter Hill
Edgar Leavitt
Frank Reinoehl
Thomas Huston
Ambrose Curran
Helen Shaughnessy
Miles Hagan
Legion
Howard Pratt
Gardiner Rogers
Edmund Arsenault
Kenneth Drake
Barbara P. Armstrong
WAVES
State Armory
Divorce Petition in Sagadahoc Court Seeks Alimony and Custody
Statira Ann Cummings of Bath petitions the Sagadahoc Superior Court for a divorce from Vincent Edward Cummings, citing cruelty and intoxication. She seeks custody of four minor children Anna Mae Edward Vincent Walter James Elizabeth Russell John and alimony out of the Libellee’s state or a suitable equivalent. The Libellee’s residence is unknown and process requires notice by attested copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahas
Bath
Sagadahoc
Statira Ann Cummings
Vincent Edward Cummings
David L. Wilson
Anna Mae
Vincent
Walter James
Elizabeth
Rusell John
Edward Vincent
Mary Elizabeth
Russell John
Maine
Genesta Chapter Receives Official Inspection Visit
Mrs. Elvina Greeley, worthy grand matron of Maine O E S, conducted her inspection of Genesta chapter Friday evening. The chapter earned praise for near perfect degree work, and Elsie Hodgkins and officers were commended for a strong year. A chicken pie supper preceded the meeting. A bouquet and corsage were presented to Mrs. Greeley. Twenty two chapters attended. Guests included Judge Herbert Foster and Mrs. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Shaw, and Courtney Hinckley. Invitations were extended for upcoming events at Cornerstone and Mt. Carmel chapters. A supper was scheduled for 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvina Greeley
Grand Chapter
Maine
Genesta
Herbert Foster
Foster
Winthrop
Henry G. Shaw
Bath
Courtney Hinckley
Richmond
Cornerstone Chapter
Portland
Florence M. McCraken
Mt. Carmel
Sarah H. Shaw
Florence Fullerton
Carol Drake
John Wishart
Lawrence Lord
Evangeline Sparks
Duncan Farrell
Eva Kenney
Ruth Fields
Clifford B. Smith
Frank Danforth
Ralph O. Burden
Probate notices from Bath court October 1945
A Bath probate court in October 1945 set actions for wills and administrations of estates listed, with hearings on November first. Executors and administrators named include Edward W. Sampson Martha A. Poote Harry L. Day John Clark Virginia M. Whorff William T. Wright, and others. Several estates request license to sell real estate and final accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Bate Court
Grace P. Sampson
Edward W. Sampson
Edward W
Martha A. *Poote
Harry L. Day
Een
Harry
Diantha M. McDonough
Herbert H. McMann
Ethel L. Clark
John Clark
Cphew
Erwin F. Whorff
West Bath
Virginia M. Whorff
Virginia M. Wharff
Charles W. Wright
Woolwich
William T. Wright
Sarah E. Potter
John P. Carey
Walter M. Potter
Aona Carey
DAB
Mark E .Bubier
Cora E. Griffin
Mary A. Reed
Josiah W. Reed
Harry Hendrickson
Hulda E. MacMahan
William H. Shea
Jane M. Shea
Herbert S. Johnson
Stoneham
Massachusetts
Walter W. Johnson
Charles M. Bigelow
Georgetown
Fiduciary Trust Company
Estate appointments recorded in Sagadahoc County
John L. Jack certifies on October 2, 1945 within Sagadahoc County estates appoint executors administrators or guardians. Names include Jessie Shaw Bates Berniece D Staples Donald A Mackay Ericha C Waite Jane M Houghton and Gardiner E Crocker. Listings show Bath Wel lisey Massachusetts Providence Rhode Island and Be AD 7 Providence as relevant locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
John L. Bates
Bath
Jessie Shaw Bates
Edmund M. Staples
Berniece D. Staples
Anna W. Mackay
Wellesley
Massachusetts
Donald A. Mackay
Wellesley Hills
Frederick Edward Waite
Ericha C. Waite
Jane M. Houghton
Y . Houghton J
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The
Bath Daily Times
Central Church
Normandy
Percy & Small
New England Co. d
Aealgie Ton
William C. Taner
G. G. Ring
Militia of
Ming
Frances M
Haan
Ay Senate
James Luther
Dorchester, N. B
W. L. Tremain
Gardiner G. Deering
Lena Sawyer
O. S. Staples
H. Blackinton
Edward Dameson
Newark
George Holbrook
Lucy Avery
Bath Street
Annie Conlon
New York
Beacon Street Sewing Safety
Mrs. Jones
Winship Reet
Bant Hanson
Brooks of
Eastston
Fred S. Curtis
Lewton
Mainendertakers
Samuel A. Morse
Hyde Windlass Co
Manchester
Morse High School Foods
Ockland High
Courierazette
Winnegance
Ork
Wesley Church
Miles Standish
the Klark-Urban Company
Desert
Columbia Theatre
Bath Benevolent Union
Myrtle Yodge
Sewing Circle
Lizzie French
Pine Street
Cole
Ransom B. Ful
Ler
Fred S. Beale
Oscar R. Adams
Joseph B. Thurrow
Fuller
People’s Church
North End
Eleanor A. Percy
Grand Trunk
Norfolk
William B. Palmer
Maine Central
Eleazer W. Clark
Philadelphia
Boston & Maine
Boothbay
Island Belle
Fred C. Footer
Merrymeeting Bay
Johnnie Minott
Charles E. Stinson
Bishop & Babcock
Arville D. Baker
Maine Water Co
Town Hall
Water Company
William M. Sparks
Alderman Sawyer
James S. Lowell
Alderman Tourtillette
Horace Gardiner
Harold D. Haggett
University of Maine
H. P. Adams
Farmington
City
A. R. Jack
Charles E. Curtis
Arthur Stilphen
South Portland
Harold M., Sewall
John W. Ballou
F. B. Nichols
Mr. Sewall
Front Street
Anderson Pharmacy
Georgia
Cora Albee
New England Telephone Co
Smith Turner
John Munsey
Warren
Lancaster
N. H
L. J. Ramsay of
Allston
Alton Thwing
Cantwell
Calais
Nellie Goodman
Frankfort
Harry N. Adams
Center Street
Ina Sidelinger
Adelaide Potter
Rockland High School
Bowker’s Yard
Phippsburg
Westath
E. W. Hyde
John H. Morse
Mr. Hyde
Doughnut Bay
Moosehead Lake
Carl R. Purington
Bates
Mark. E. Stinston
A. L. Lombard
Knox Telephone Co
Mr. Lombard
Walter O. Parker Co
New Meadows
Caldwell
Alonzo G. Fisher
Park Street
WAR Chest Committee
Raymond Fellows
Esther L. Brawn
Legion Meeting
Sanford B. Nickerson
Allen M. Irish
Savadahove
Libellant
Edward W Bridgham
Sugadahoc
Esther L Brawn Clerk
Genesta Chapter
Gordon Holbrook
Washington Street
Jessie Meserve
Dresden
Arthur J. Dunton
Register
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