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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1951

Page

6

Bath area items include construction and local notes

Forty years ago in Bath Oct 17 1911 reports work on the Hooker building cement driveway Velie garage soon to be in operation. Bath Iron Works draftsman Clyde Williamson heads to Newport News. Miss Elizabeth Cahill hosts a surprise tin shower at her aunt's home on High Street. The schooner Charles Davenport discharges coal for Pejepscot Paper Co and sails for Bangor. Wildlife sightings and Scout activities appear alongside local travel plans and school substitutions during a busy community day.

Hooker Velie Elizabeth Cahill Wilber G. Cahill High Street Miss Cahill Shaw's Cahill Charles Davenport Pejepscot Paper Co Newport News Bangor Charles E. Cobb Gorham Goodwin Mr. Cobb Hersham F. Cobb Beacon Street Bath Portland Cobb

Trail Rigged Ship with American Flag Noted

An Oct 18 19 fragment notes a four-masted vessel named Trail rigged with the American flag. Details are sparse but indicate a maritime marking or listing in the period.

Club adds Kipling set to library assets

Mrs. Charles S. Brown and daughter returned from Massachusetts. The Colonial Club library gained 25 volumes of Kipling’s standard Scribner edition, growing the collection to over 500 volumes. Notable local news includes visits, a hunting trip, dental plans abroad, cattle show ribbons, a water main leak, and a birthday gathering.

Colonial Club Kipling Charles Scribner & Son

Weekend visit likely to extend beyond holidays

A prolonged visit appears planned, with expectations it may stretch past the holiday period. Local schedule and potential hosting details remain unclear amid ongoing arrangements.

Bath Sends Five Ships to Sea as Sailors Shortage Bites

Oct 19 1911 reports bowker and son building a three masted schooner in Phippsburg. news notes Percy Noonan of Boston visits Bath. courts to hear two auto damage cases. purple grackle appears in East Auburn aiding moth eradication. Maine soprano Mary Garden receives black kitten. various social events and local industry updates fill Bath and surrounding towns.

Frank S. Bowker & Son of Phippsburg Edward R. Smith Bowker Percy and Mail Mary Garden Portland W. R. Chapman Bath YU. S Morse Helen W. Martin New York Charles Davenport Bangor Evelyn Hinkly Norfolk Sunbeam Boston Abenaki Scituate

Boston Boat Delayed By Storm Bound for Kennebec Stay

The Boston boat could not sail last night due to the storm and will depart tonight if conditions permit. It will remain in the Kennebec waters until Saturday night.

Boston Kennebec

Bath Notes From October 22 1911 Local Life and Events

The Bath area reports improvements to the Patten Free Library with new chairs and tables. Officers elected for Wesley church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society include Mrs Bradlee and Mrs Brown, with book "The Light of the World" set for the year. Meanwhile a beer seizure on the Bath waterfront involved L E Thebeau and Maine Central staff, and social events across Bath include a Halloween party for Masons, Phi Rho Society meetings, and club openings.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Wesley Church Co. W. Bradlee Eugene Brown Warren A. Lowell Ida Pierce Orld

Bath schools stage music under Masons banner

Miss Margaret Baker tutor of Bath schools will select a large cast and chorus for a forthcoming musical production presented under the auspices of the Masons. The article notes Louis Car roll’s works as a cherished element for children’s hearts.

Louis Carroll Th Masons Margaret Baker Bath

Bath to Apply for School Aid and City Payroll Review

City council discusses school aid and a pending pay increase request from city employees. The Special committee, led by Archibald M. Main Jr., met with department heads and plans a report in a few days. A special meeting is set for next Wednesday with notices to be sent. An Armistice Day church service at Wesley Methodist was announced to council members.

Merritt A. Mitchell Archibald M. Main, Jr Mitchell Rodney E. Ross, Jr Mr. Main

Harvesters 4-H Club Wins At Topsham and New Gloucester

Fourth Place shows Loretta Barter Bonnie Belanger and Waneta Estes among top finishers in crafts and baked goods at Topsham Fair. New Gloucester results list Joan Hawkes Ana Witham and the Estes family winning in aprons dresses and garden categories with multiple entries by Janet Cohen Marie Michaud and Bonnie Belanger.

White Jacqueline Purdy Loretta Barter Bonnie Belanger Topsham Fair Waneta Estes Joan Hawks Una Witham Waneta Bethel Estes Janet Cohen Jean Brown Carolyn Stackpole Vaneta Estes Peter Francisco Garden Poultry Edward and Russell Estes Joan Hawkes Patricia White Martha Holmes Marie Michaud Joan Batchelder Edward Estes Janet Ann Cohen Beverly Pecci Marjory Bourget New Gloucester Fair Ana Witham Bethel Ann

Bowdoin to Observe Father's Day Meeting

Bowdoin College association plans a Father's Day observance in the Moulton Union. President Eugene B. Bartens of Brooklyn N Y will call the meeting to order. After a brief business session an address by the speaker will follow.

Moulton Union Eugene B. Bartens Brooklyn N. Y

Probate Notices from Bath Sagadahoc County 1951

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County hears estates of Herbert Lewis Hopkins and Catherine Emmons. Executors George J. Hopkins and Donald B. Hopkins present first and final accounts for allowance. Trustee Fred P. Mons files accounts for the benefit of children and grandchildren of the testatrix. Notice to interested parties to appear November first at ten in the Probate Court.

Bath Sagadahoc Herbert Lewis Hopkins George J. Hopkins Donald B. Hokins Catherine Emmons Fred P. Mons Testatrix

President and family attend Colby game at Whittier field

Dagdett and family plan the luncheon on October 22 at 11 45 before the Colby game. A special section is reserved at Whittier field for the fathers and sons and other relatives. President and Mrs Lille will host at the president's house for the event.

Athern P. Dagdett Comson Pdalhehm Greer Ahd Whittier Field Colby Gale Lille

West Pointers Back Supper and Repairs at West Point

Ernest M. Wallace is having the Packard marine engine repaired on his 40 foot boat Susan Anne. James O. Gilliam bought the large boathouse on Keyes Island and plans to tear it down to build a garage workshop near his home. Mrs. Lena Morris and family visited the Freeman Gilliam household. Aileen Yeaton and children mixed cement for a new living room. four year old Carmalene added cement to steps. Bealer Berquist and Kenneth Wallace hunt deer in Northern Maine. Lewis Alexander, George Davis, and Lawrence Wallace delivered 4000 pounds of ground fish but rough seas damaged their net. the 55 foot Onward the Third will sail again Thursday at 9 p.m. West Point fishing quiet due to heavy seas.

Ernest M. Wallace Packard Marine James O. Gilliam Helen Kingsbury Keyes Island Gilliam Lena Morris Barbara Jackie Hope R. I Freeman Gilliam Aileen Yeaton Charlotte Carmalene Herbert, Jr Yeaton Bealer Berquist Kenneth Wallace Maine Lewis Alexander George Davis Lawrence Wallace West Point

Phippsburg Social Notes Full of Local Visits

Mrs. Florence Rollins died Thursday and was mourned by her sister Mrs. Liza Bradshaw. Frank Perry Bessie Manson and George Ingraham visited Campbell farm and Mrs. Bradshaw on Sunday. The W W William family from Kittery called at Campbell farm. Daisy Talbot stayed with her sister Mrs. Edward H Murphy while Reginald Barter Jr. arrived to begin 30 days furloughs before overseas duty in the Far East. Both men belong to Battery B 703rd AAA Gun Battalion at Fort Hancock New Jersey. Murphy is son of Edward J Murphy Woolwich and Barter son of Reginald Barter Valley Road.

Florence Rollins Liza Bradshaw Frank Perry Bessie Manson Campbell Co George Ingraham Bradshaw William W Kittery Edward H. Murphy Reginald Barter, Jr Far East 703Rd Fort Hancock N. J Murphy Edward J. Murphy Woolwich Sfc Barter Reginald Barter Valley Road

Probate Court Proceedings in Bath Estate Actions

Court of Probate in Bath opens and presents matters for administration and final accounts in estates including Wishart Dunbar Boardman Butler Dunbar and Bridgham. Public administrator Edward W. Bridgham appears in Sagadahoc County cases for probate and estate settlements.

Bath John Wishart Donald Art Hhereta Donald Ee J. Ernest Boardman Mary E. Boardman Frank HS Prinee Vage Colby C.ta Ada May Dunbar Pearl Eunbar Henry Walter Butler Susie B. Butler David Laon Fhippeburg Charles T. Small Christopher H Nete Phippsburg Edward W. Bridgham County of Sagadahoc Cepciae Edna Bridgham

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The Bath Daily Times Arthur McCullum Muddybridge Marsh Clyde Williamson Bath Iron Works Freeport Fred Fisher George Parshley S. F. Engine Co Merrymeeting Bay Herbert King Sherman Howard Parshley King Horace Mitchell King and Parshley Ingalls Farm E. C. Jones Jones Fred A. Fuller L. A. & W. Street Railway Bernice Morse L. H. Curtis White Mountains Charles E. Gahan Mr. Fuller T. W. Camp Sons of Veterans Harry Moulton Frank S. Wakefield Scott Greenleaf Vernon Miller Earl Lemont W. Wheeler William Farrar Miss Adams Mrs. Freeman Miss Marston Katherine H. Magoun Haddonfield Charles Magoun Green Street Bates Colby Colleges Lewiston Bowdoin Waterville Alicia Princess Sawyers Island A. H. Davenport New Meadows Breede Felder Edward Sewall Chesapeake Philadel Philadelphia Golden Gate Long Branch Dalzelline Kennedy Atlantic City Sandy Hook John MceKeiver Georgia Ripley Rose Hill Grand Rebekah Assembly Grands Association Riverton Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Mae L. ‘Cash South Portland Rebekah Assembly Frank B. Miller Grand Lodge Patriach Ruel Robinson Camden James Potter San Francisco Frisco Charles S. Brown Massachusetts I. A. Harris Greenville G. Harris Union Street Gus Odd Fellows Convention Allie Bonney Herbert E. Bonney Quincy Mass Tufts Dental College Alexandria Egypt Arthur Morrell Topsham Jersey H. S. Morrell Morrell Front Street Amory Houghton Redlon Frank Adams Henry M. Huse Commerce Street Oak Street Sherbrooke Howard Merrymeetling Bay Weerness King Harriet Pratt Chestnut Street Ruth Chapman Ruth Reed Inez Chapman Sarah Pratt Hattie Brown Emily Adams Alice ™ Wilson Gussie~ Wilson Maxine Carleton Harold Richardson Thelma Swain Miss Pratt D. L. Howard Rockford, Ill Richard Noonan Noonan Harry W. Kimball Burlington Moosehead Lake Supreme Judicial Court New Meadows Inn Emma Lombard Danville Nephe John L Arthur K. Purington Frank W. Parris Son Warren Auburn Charles D. Clarke Cemetery Board Oak Grove Cemetery Esther Brown Albert Cameron Everett Alton Avery Bessie Hopkins Jennie Colby Evelyn Colby Marguerite Hennessey Charlotte MacGregor Mae Bickle Eunice Mudge Donald Thompson Carleton Lowell Edward Thompson Worthen Brown Carl Anderson E. A. Farrar Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Bowdoin College Golf Club Shaw's Dock Electric Light Station George Murray Joseph Larrabee Hyde Windlass Co Neptune H. W. Owen, Jr W. A. Murtaugh Frank Lemont Ole Hanson F. W. Perkins North End Amos Perry Thompson Bros Amos Freak Club Frank J. Parks Middle Street G. A. Cahill Parks Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Arthur Sewall Chicago Fidelity Trust Co Valorization Syndicate Thomas S. Gibbons Gibbons Walter E. Rowe Baltimore Washington Merchant & Miners Line George Ingalls Pee Westport J. J. Mitchell D. T. Pere & Sons Patten Free Library Library Bureau Marshal McFadden Maine Central Hoyt’s Express L. E. Thebeau Keegan & Bridgham Phi Rho Society Phi Rho Morse High School Masonic Hall Hazel B. Harrington Percival S. Safford Rochester N. H Grove Street Dreamland Theatre Taylor Stock Company D. T. Perky & Sons Francis McPherson Harry ,Day Dayton Hill Ray Triggs John C. Tourtillotte Ralph Hartley Loundsbury Enfield Ralph Tourtillotte Mr. Tourtillette Rockland High Kelley Field Pythian Sisters Pythian Hall Brunswick Yarmouth Lisbon Falls Bowdeinham Inzetta Small G. M Florence M. Penley Gibbons Wharf Penley Fred C. Clark Hunnewell Beach Cross Island Station Machias Bay Mr. Clark Hunnewell’s Beach Benjamin Spurling Boothbay Harbor Spurling Atlantic Pilgrim Adams Shipbuilding Co East Boothbay Southern Waters E. C. Pike Gustave Pease Eleanor Hilton Jennie Norton Idella Morrison South Bowdoin Lisbon North Street Free Baptist Church St. Mary's Guild Morse High School Athletic Association Harold Thompson Emery Chase William Freeman Amos Haggett Bowen Torrey Walter Parker C. L. Farnham Lewis Pepper B. A. Fuller Melrose John Conley Katherine Mrs. Conley London Edith Berry North Brunswick George A. Ward N. Gratz Jackson Charles Knight George Dean Bowdoinham Village Lodge Charles M. White Frank J. Nichols Caleb W. Sedgely William Blanchard E. L. White Charles L. Mosher Joshua L. Chamberlain Charles Henry Butler Washington, D. C Moatsweag Farm Butler U. S. Supreme Court Alameda Bath City J. Horace McClure Dahoc Parentei T Annie M. Pease Apsburg Edward Ra Jennie R. Curtis Haste May Scott Esther G. Oliver Elnora D. Oliver Leland Marion A. Plummer Pointes West Pointers Arthur J. Dunn Bate Clara Arthur Horace” McClure Ure J. Horace McClu
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