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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
7
A roundup of Bath news notes from October 17 to 22 1905 covers job work at Bath Iron Works shifts for Edward Wright and Arthur Smith, shipping deer, theatre outings, new businesses, club meetings, and local sports with several prominent residents traveling to Boston and Augusta.
Oct 23 1905 former mayor S R Percy and wife arrive home after a week in Boston. William Elliot and party capture three raccoons in West Bath woods. A W Hodgkins spends Sunday with Lewiston friends. St Marys Guild meets at Mrs T W Hall on Pearl Street. Maine Central construction crew lays rails on Water Street south crossing. Hallowell Granite Co prepares stone for Suffolk Bank building in Boston to be shipped by coasters. Desmond and Adams depart for Dead River Maine for a week in the woods. bear moose or deer meat anticipated.
Howard F. Eaton of Brunswick has been elected conductor of the Bangor band for the coming winter and has begun planning the first annual concert. He is noted as a premier cornetist and former Bath band leader, with past performances at Columbia orchestra. LeRoy Lee visits from Richmond, Virginia, while Dr Beecher and family reside on Middle Street. E W Hyde returns from Moosehead Lake guming trip with a large buck. Polar Star lodge F and A M holds special meeting for fellowcraft work. Clover club hosts another whist and dance at Armory hall.
The Morse High School 1945 46 Mentor staff chosen by faculty advisors Nathan Watson and Mrs. Catherine Huse includes Editor Riva Civia Greenblatt Associate Editor Knute Holmson Business Manager Valerie Nickerson Exchange Editor Selma Cummings Sports Editors Catherine Burgess and William Barter Art Editors Jean Dee and Janice Hogan Alumni Editor Barbara Preney Joke Editor George Bryant Club Editors Joan Shaw and Chloe Deraps Circulation Managers Gerald Cogan and Carroll Hatch Advertising Manager Audrey King Assistant Advertising Managers Joanne Heal and Arthur Bowker Class Reporters Sarah Silverman and Dorothy Kocha Class of 46 Duveen Bryant and Dorothy Gill Class of 47 William Pomeroy and Perleston Pert Class of 48 Hugh Madden and Irene Lait Class of 49 Typists Roberta Armstrong Barbara Preney Edna Oliver Pearl Stimpson Pearl Taylor and Dorothy Wilson.
Bradford C Redonnet, longtime Wiscasset lawyer and former Lincoln county attorney, died Oct 11 at a Damariscotta hospital. He would have turned 68 on Oct 15. A noted Maine orator, he taught school ten years before practicing law and served in Democratic councils. He leaves widow Ethel Varnum and two sons Bradford Jr and Ira G.
Genesta chapter OES convened Friday evening with Doris Pride assisting as matron in the absence of Elsie Hodgdon. Evelyn Morse, a past matron, presided, and an invitation was extended to the Queen of the South session at Mason Temple Lewiston. Degrees were conferred, followed by a social hour led by Eleanor Danforth with quizzes and games. Refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs. David G. Rich and others.
John L. Jack Register of Probate lists estate appointments in Bath with executors and administrators named for Annie J. Cressey John Abel Lord Harry E. Stetson Annie Murray Harold F. Puller and others all on October 9 1945. Copy of original order issued by Judge Arthur J. Dunton.
The West Bath Lowell school P T A met Wednesday with strong attendance. Officers voted to pay piano tuning and fill the first aid kit, and to donate a dollar to the Community Welfare fund. A program by Mrs Albert White featured readings and group singing. Refreshments were served by Mrs Lannes Fuller.
Court of Probate in Sagadahoc County orders notice to heirs for estates of Byron M Campbell Ida C Purington and Ethel A Rolston. Hearings set for November first at Bath Probate Court with Grace M Campbell named executrix and others considered for administration. Final accounting by Homer M Potter as executor. Attest John L. Jack, Register.
Public court notices from Sagadahoc County include a divorce libel filed by Frank B. Brewer of Bath against Alice E. Brewer with residence unknown, and an engagement announcement for E Janet Staples. Additional legal notices recap probate court orders scheduling appearances, will petitions, and estate administration for Bath and surrounding towns.
John J. Jack, Register of Probate, lists estates in Sagadahoc with executors and administrators named without bond on October 2, 1945. Include Jessie Shaw Bates, Edmund M. Staples, Donald A. Mackay, Bertha C. Waite, Jane M. Houghton, Elizabeth Hott, and Gardiner B. Crocker as they appear in Bath and surrounding towns.
West Bath Grange met Monday evening and reported nearly 650 dollars raised for the fair and show for the two nights. The master Arthur C. Lemont thanked all for efforts and the program included community singing, readings, and a safety rule roll call.
Captain Stephen F. Lee USAAF, a former Maine newspaperman and Sewall aide, arrived in Brunswick on terminal leave. He served in Southeast Asia with the Air Planning Staff for nearly two years and is visiting his mother Mrs. Sarah G. Leo and sister Miss Mary G. Leo in Bath. His wife Helen Louis Eussell of Kansas City is en route East to join him. He entered the Army in May 1942, became a 1st lieutenant that November, and was promoted to captain in May 1943.
Girl Scout leaders gathered Wednesday with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers. A report on the Old Tyme Faire booth raised 30.45 dollars. The Association plans a November 21 meeting hosted by Mrs. Stanley Hunter on Brunswick Road, with a list of attendees including Mrs. Harry Collins and others.
In Wiscasset on Sunday the Angell family and Mrs Nellie Carlin visited Scarboro. Frank Angell and his daughter Miss Marcia Angell joined the outing and spent the day there.
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