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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
6
Fred P. Shaw and Mrs. Shaw return from Augusta with a mahogany clock awarded to Bath Rotary for the highest attendance. The club’s exhibit clock drew interest from shoppers as it awaits display in Mr. Shaw’s store.
An item notes Charlie Chaplin appearances and hints a familiar plot. Sgt Eugene LaFlemme opens a US Recruiting office in Sagadahoc Block rooms. Democratic City committee renominates William T Hodgkins for the Board of Registration. An Adler-i-ka ad claims black thorne bark and glycerine avert appendicitis.
Oct 12 1919 fire caused estimated losses of 4500 to 5000 dollars spreading from a stable behind Johnson Bros hardware on Front street to the bakery rear and Pepper’s stu dio photo room. Fire department efforts averted a larger blaze. John Fitzgerald returned to Boston after visiting his parents on Washington street. A Bath Commercial post card dated forty years ago arrived in mail Saturday.
Captain Eugene Spinney's fishing trip ends with engine trouble and rough weather. Coast Guardsmen from Hunnewell’s Beach tow Spinney to Bay Point, where he is joined by Forest Drake and J Parker Morse of Winnegance who tow his craft home. A second adrift launch is returned to its owner.
John A. Legro left this morning for a business trip to Boston. Mrs. Clarence Johnson and daughter Miss Winnifred are visiting Portland. Ralph F. Small spent the weekend with his parents on Washington Street and spoke of his ship the Bath built Crowningshield as the finest.
Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital launches a Maine demonstration project to increase capacity for in and out patient services for the physically handicapped. The program emphasizes pre vocational training, counseling and placement to restore independence and return patients to productive work.
Ralph returns to Charlestown Navy Yard Sunday night. Mrs. Jessie Spaulding resumes duties as voucher clerk at Texas Steamship Co. office after vacation. Mrs. Thomas P. Gibbons and Mollie plan to spend the week in Boston. Rachel Potter and Spaulding visited Portland and Lewiston. Beacon Street Methodist revival draws large Monday crowd as evangelist warns Heaven and Hell with straightforward truth.
The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met in the vestry to sew all day. Mrs. Elsie Crosby and Mrs. Martha Hall directed the noon luncheon. Mrs. Minnie Perkins led the afternoon session as Mrs. Gertrude Wakefield reported progress for the November 14 sale. A get well card was sent to Rev. Charles B. Sims.
Barbara L. Brewer, Register of Probate, lists appointees in multiple Sagadahoc County estates. Guardians and administrators are named for individuals including Mary F Fitzgfraid West Bath, James Thomas Bonny Bath, Frederick F Rockwell Jr Georgetown, Addie F Moutton Georgetown, Eliza T Hathorne Woolwich, Walter W Libby Bath, and Maurice A Libby Bath, with appointment dates in September and October 1959 and bond status noted.
Brilliant relief pitching by Dick Donovan in the fourth World Series tilt echoes the 1926 relief by Pete Alexander immortalized in Parke Grindell's Saga of Old Pete. The 50 line poem was printed in full in Thursday's Boston Record, recounting Pete's strikeout of the final Yankee batter to give the Cardinals the title. The piece has been reprinted many times.
Court orders publication of probate notices in Bath Independent for October 1959. Various estates seek administration and final accounts with executors and guardians named, including Hewitt Wood, Wakefield, Rideout, Moulton, Perry, Klippel, Morrison, Henderson, Carter, Totman, Leeman, Gillette, and Rubin.
Morse High hammered Rockland Tigers 33 to 6 at muddy McMann field to lift their season to 2-2. Joe Comeau plus Farrell Elwell and McLaughlin led a 70-yard scoring march, while Bob Bussey and Farrell added points. Morse outgained Rockland 213 to 14 rushing with stout defense and two more Comeau touchdowns sealing the win.
Rainbow Assembly No. 6 announces an October 24 rummage sale led by Deborah Lawrence. Nancy Temple is named Grand Representative to Alaska, Washington and Idaho. Sick committee members are Sally Cahoon Sally Thompson and Virginia Farrow. Finance committee includes Linwood Temple Caroline Shaw and Neil Sedgley. Initiation of new candidates set for October 23.
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