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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
2
The article notes a succession plan for Bath library with Henry C. Wright as the next head and Spear as vice president, promising continued high standards. It also discusses public reaction to parking meters, meat price trends, and fall weather with comments on the Goering execution and upcoming winter.
Probate court adjourned sessions record first and final accounts and guardianships. Names include Annie M. Pease executrix of George C Pease estate and Edward W Bridgham executor. Also listed are estates of Harold O Hart Arch Rowe June Rideout Marjorie and June Chase Sally Hyde and guardians Mabel Thwing Eleanor Hyde Corwin.
Members of Beta Sigma Phi gathered for a come as you are breakfast on Saturday October 12 at the Danforths High Street home. Special guests included founder Mrs G Thomas Murphy and director Mrs Edwin R Andrews. The next meeting is slated for October 22 at the Haskell residence with co host Mrs Albert Thompson.
Youngsters early in the season built a straw man from corn stalks on High Street at Weeks Street. They placed the figure in the road with an extended arm toward Weeks Street and hid to watch cars approach the dummy.
During a North Atlantic storm Pere Erving led ships at sea as crews endured rough conditions. At home, Marine Growths operations near finish with tanks drained and supplies stored. Totman Library saw busy day with Mrs. Hamilton McCourt and Mrs. Thomas Tot man donating books, while Mrs. Annie Pease catalogs. Personal items note visits from Lt Cmdr George Nasi and families, Miss Grace Dickinson’s return, and local residents visiting Bath and Phippsburg.
Mrs. George C. Pease visited Lyman Oliver, age 91, and found him well. Minott traveled to Orono to begin studies at the university, while Mrs. Leslie Dyer enjoyed Bath activities. Mrs. Frank Percy of Brooklyn and Mr. Percy’s sister Mrs. J. F. Leach hosted Tuesday callers at the Lindens.
Mr oe Martin F Good win visited Massachusetts last week to spend weeks at their home. Mr and Mrs Vernon Phil spent the day with her parents. Mrs Frank Wyman and Mr and Mrs Ralph Seekins of Bath were guests Sunday. Mac Boston and Willis Nelson of Waltham joined family in Bath weekend. Fred and Edward Jr of Bath drove to Waterville Sunday. Mrs Grace Snow and Stockton Ed Thomas Jr of Bath spend the week with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Thomas.
Residents of Phippsburg held the first meeting for a new Christian service at Small Point on October 10 with about 20 attendees. Officers were elected from representative communities and plans discussed for a resident pastor and a religious education director, with several local and visiting church figures in attendance.
The Brunswick Flying Service raffle raffled a Commonwealth Sky Ranger airplane. The draw was held at Topsham Fair Saturday afternoon and Lee Benner of Bowdoinham won the prize.
Parker Head residents gather for birthdays and PTA plans as Mrs. Earl Lowell and Mrs. Leston Harrington lead fund drives. Visitors include Rev. Orville Lozier and Leona Harmon. neighborhood youngsters win at Tops cooking and sewing.
A reader notes a white egg from a hen with three yolks and a dark brown bantam size egg. The items are described as unusual poultry curiosities observed in a local poultry yard.
Bay boat crews narrowly survived a dangerous dive for a gun when a quick thinking friend halted the plan. The first boat members credited their life to their companion who urged caution and joked they could obtain more ducks another day.
A surprise birthday party honored Dirs Legard with gifts from Mrs. Gladys Gundel, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Mard, and Doris Lavigne and Alyce Grimard of Skowhegan.
An overcast sky spoiled Giacobini-Zinner’s meteor shower last Wednesday with only scattered views. In Bath watchers saw dozens of meteors between 10 30 and 11 00 as clouds briefly opened and some bolides flashed in the northwest sky.
On the first day of metered parking only about a dozen cars were parked in the area. Officials note most vehicles belong to owners who previously parked on Front or Center streets, now under meters. The scene suggests a cautious start as the new system takes hold.
A jumble of names and brief mentions fills a coastal social update. Bath residents A R Denham Jr and Mrs Hyde join a pop up a near Boston College student guest Virginia Austin and J Grandin from Belfast attend hunting and seaside gatherings. Families from Small Point and Ogunquit appear with lobster dinners and summer visits.
Fragmentary court record listing defendants Eugene F Morrill Hobert W Stoe and Edward with charges including sodomy and related accusations. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate multiple defendants and criminal actions in a state court context.
Fragmentary text references a fin and daughter Ruth Ellen of Bedford Street, Waldoboro, with mentions of visits to Mrs. Coffin, and William T. Gulri Prim aod ae my ptill Topsham, tied to a cultural arrangement in Augusta over several years.
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