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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1952

Page

7

Fifty Years Ago in Bath Taft and Sherman Club Forms

In Bath on Oct 22 1912 a Taft and Sherman club organized at Armory hall with about 250 members. Henry M White led the event for the Republican City Committee in Strout’s absence. Harold M Sewall spoke. Harry M Bigelow of the Portland Press spoke. headquarters at Hyde Block to stay open evenings. big rally planned.

Armory Hall Taft and Sherman Club Henry M. White Republican City Committee Strout Harold M. Sewall Sewall Harry M. Bigelow Portland Press E. W. Ridgham E. C. Pinson W. Cliver W. H. Donnell Scott R. Frye F. L. Greples W. A. Furber C. 8. Brown Henry W. Owen, Jr Hyde Block

Proposed Maine customs change unlikely to affect Bath Bath House

It is not expected that the proposed change in the customs service in Maine will affect the Bath Custom House, though it is almost certain that a number of officials and operations will be reassessed.

Bath Aera Portland Almouth Saco Kennebunk York Wiscasset Walddboro Belfast Machias Passamaquoddy Aroostook Bangor Bath Custom House Custom House Maine

Entertainment plans for Maine Encampment in June

The Executive committee of T. W. Hyde Camp organized this week to arrange entertainment for the Maine Division Encampment of Sons of Veterans to be held in the city next June, with L. chosen for a key role.

T. W. Hyde Maine Sons of Veterans

Bath Notes and Harbor Scenes Highlight Busy Warmer Days

Local items report committees formed for a reception and ball, steamer Nelson’s trial run for Cuban molasses trade, and various town happenings. Ample racing balls, theatrical acts, and public notices accompany weathered anecdotes of flights, freight, and voyages around Bath and nearby ports.

Nelson Fore River Shipbuilding Co Quincy Cuban Distilling Co Fore River Bay Kemp John Thompson Cape Ann Boston Philadelphia

Sagada hoc County Pomona Grange Meeting Set in Richmond

The next meeting of Sagada hoc county Pomona Grange is scheduled for Wednesday of next week at Progressive Grange hall in Richmond. The venue and date were changed from Bowdoinham to Richmond.

Sagadahoc County Pomona Grange Hall of Progressive Grange Richmond Bowdoinham

Man thanks Times for reward after flag theft

Charles E. Boyd of Center Street reports a reward from The Times for a flag he lost last week. An envelope labeled For Flag contained three dollars tucked under his door this morning, leading him to believe the thief was troubled by the act. The schooner Smith Tuttle with 143000 feet of lumber went ashore at seven o'clock.

A. H. Price Congress Shirt Times Center Street Merchants Carnival Columbia Orchestra Annie Shea Florence Robinson Bertha Dunbar Eula Chapman Hattie Snipe Wentworth Music Co Waterville A. C. Fitzpatrick Sophie Mikelsky Knabe, Ivers & Pond, Poole Cable Nelson and Merrill Pianos Syde Front Street Guy Glidden Derry N. H E. R. Moulton Lynn Mass John Evans Portsmouth N.H Glidden Bath Roy Donnell George F. Wallace F. W. Carlton Court Street Kennebec N. N Berry Hunnewell Beach John J. Desmond High Street Charles E. Boyd Smith Tuttle J. E. Wallace South Gardiner Boston

Bath Societies Event Hosts Viola Osgood and Ruth Fuller

Viola Osgood and guest Mrs Ruth Fuller attended a Bath society gathering. The event showcased local social circles and featured women from prominent households.

Viola Osgood Ruth Fuller

Winter Street Couples Plan Evening Talk and Supper

Winter Street couples will meet Saturday evening at the church. Wilburn Rice of New England Tel and Tel will discuss television as part of the program. Guests gather at 6 30 with supper at 6 45.

Winter Street Wilburn Rice New England Tel. & Tel Robert Brownell Owen Williams Arthur Hutchins Thery Robbins Harry Ring, Jr John Greene, Jr Kenneth Googins John Q. Morse, Jr

Community supper committee invitation notice

Anyone who would like to attend this meeting and who has not already been contacted is invited to call any member of the supper committee.

Past Lady's Club Meets for Chicken Pie Supper in Myrtle

Past Lady's Club of Myrtle Lodge met Monday at Mrs. Sadie Savage's High Street home for a chicken pie supper. Halloween themed decorations and chrysanthemums set the scene. A business meeting planned the annual banquet for Nov 24 with place to be announced. Members listed include Margaret Nelson Edith Nash and Frances Waterman.

Myrtle Lodge Sadie Savage High Street Savage Eunice Perry Margaret Nelson Edith Nash Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Frances Waterman Elizabeth Pollard Lucy Perry Nellie Hunt Gertrude Stewart Lucelia Blake Pearl Campbell Jennie Oliver Lizzie B. C. Chaney Mary Gillespie Louise Rogers Annie Oliver

Sagadahoc Mother's Club Elects Officers

Sagadahoc Mothers Club met at Mrs. William Phillips home with Mrs. Harold Strout as co host. Mrs. James Hay was elected president and plans were made to sponsor Sagadahoc Ferry Girls 4 H club and a Cub Scout Pack. Next meeting will be with president Mrs James Hay. Eleven or twelve members attended.

Sagadahoc Ferry William Phillips Harold Strout James Hay James Mallard

Theta chapter supper recalls schoolhouse theme night

Theta Chapter Back to the Little Reda Schoolhouse supper for Xi Beta members and guests at Hyde Park terrace community hall drew 30 plus attendees. Italian spaghetti and salad menu served by social committee led by Mrs Harold Perry and Mrs Frank Gallagher with co chairs and several hostesses.

Little Reda Xi Beta Chapter Theta Chapter Hyde Park Terrace Harold Perry Frank Gallagher William Carmichael Nicholas Kakos Richard Raven Oscar Marsh Royal Johnson G. Thomas Murphy

Probate notices from Bath court for multiple estates

Probate court in Bath, Snagadahoe County, schedules hearings for November on estates including Swift Topsham Higgins Johnson Small Smith Double Ayer Avery Lavigne Bailey Perkins and related changes and executorships with orders for publication and license to sell real estate. Arthur J. Dunton judge.

Bath Snagadahoe ORDE Harry A. Swift Woolwich Mina G. Swift Charles W. Higgins Topsham George W. Higgins Edna L. Johnson Charles Small Thomas Warren Smith Thomas Warren Gillette Thomas Warrenmith W. Henry Double Mary D Avery William W. Ayer Emma_L. Robertson James N. Lavigne Celestine Lavigne Percy C. Bailey Ethel L. Bailey Josephine L. Perkins Ray E. Howe Arthur J. Dunton Hollis Webster Lexington Massachusetts Sacadahoc County Maine Albert N. Webster Amelia W. Mitchell Merritt A. Mitchell Merritt A. Mitchelson Minnie. Bacon Edward W. Bridgham F. Young Harvey A. Henderson Ada Campbell Perry Phippsburg Doris V. Pierce George F. Young William B. Perry Frank H. Turner Harriet D. Turner Eugene W. Ingalls Eugene G. Ingalls Burton T. Pierce Lillian B. Pierce Nellie P. Bridge Ezra Ralph Bridge Kaiulani S. Williams Batnatlonal Bank Loval F Sewall Arthur Wall Arthur F. Williams Esther J. Moses Helen M. Moses Arthur J Dunton Horace McClure Sagadahoc Yellownus Ediobriaen Charles T. Small Amiraus Wilson Herbert Kiessling Sarasota Florida Arthur J Vusi

School celebration attended by six guests named

Mrs Edward Dale True directed a decorations committee and supper as part of a schoolday event. The program included songs, variety games and quizzes. Six guests were entertained: Mrs Paul Lemont, Mrs Edward J. Cummings, Mrs Frank Curran, Mrs Robert Frink, Miss Bessie Kakos, and Miss Jean Small.

Rority Edward Dale True Efnjo Paul Lemont Edward J. Cummings Frank Curran Robert Frink Bessie Kakos Jean Small

Hairdressers Meet Opens Season in Maine

Merrymeeting Hairdressers Association gathered at Aubrey's Sea Grill for the first meeting of the season. Barbara White presided as new officers were named. installation slated Nov. 12 at G. A. R. hall with a Maine Hair Fashions Guild member to demonstrate trends. Aline Steen served a dinner of club sandwiches fries coffee cake and ice cream amid whalewhale decorations and autumn leaves.

Merrymeeting Hairdressers Association Aubrey’s Sea Grill Barbara Whitemore G. A. R. Hall Maine Hair Fashions Guild Aline Steen

Methodist Men Form New Local Organization

A new Methodist Men group is chartered on Onepsee Street with Dwight F. Packard as president and Luther S. Taylor as secretary. The board of activities plans to charter in 1956.

Chicane Dwight F. Packard Luther S. Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times James B. Drake Daisy Lincoln Charles H. Cahill Bosn the Times Henry G. Shaw Oak Street Boston Boat Wharf White Eastern Steamship Corp Boothbay Wharf Webber’s Panama North Carolina China E. M. Fuller Jenkins Jouett Reid Fluseer Lampson Preston Smith Atlantic Pacific Atlas Kennebec River Abbagadasset Point Merrymeeting Bay U. S R. E. Chase Alameda Cortell Madelyn Owen Lina Ross Alice Call Emma Pineau Evelyn Colby Edward Pomeroy Lawrence Martin Charles Attaya Bath Merchants’ Association L. L. Lowell Asl George A. Sanford Benjamin Spurling John Seavey Boothbay Boothbay Harbor Bath Friends Hockomock Richmond Bee Boston Herald Harry W. Cobb Rockland High School Cobb Mindanao Philippines Guam Willis Magic Mirror C. L. Hempel Lydia McL. Baxter Hempel Lincolnville Capt. Hampel Baltimore Key West Tampa Tlee A Winnegance Bridge Shawmut Theatre H. A. Chenoweth Night Watch Morse High-South Kelley Field D. C. Warren Bay Point Kennebec Point Herbert Lane Popham Beach Harding Washington Henry Weiler Gresham Winham Change Miss Childs J. W. Larrabee L. E. Lemont Messrs. Holbrook Jones and Heald James H. Scott Orphans Home Robert B. Hatch Amory McLellan Merchant's Fair McLellan Helen Crosby Biddeford Trusl Hospital Charles Henderson George ‘Ames Fred Rich Mt. Katahdin Florence L. Rand Worcester Gertrude Williams Frank M. Lemont Flora Hathorn Green Street McQuarrie Kuntz Quartett Universalist Church Boston Symphony Orchestra James R. Skaling Drummond Street Times Office Hugh O'Hara William Harvey Charless. Brown Providence R. L Fourth Missionary Council of the Episcopal Churches of Isa Aeae Mona Ublic Small George Renaurd Has Hiram T. Stevens John Philip Sousa Stevens Mr. Sousa Illinois York Street Tce Bernard McCausland Ham's Hill Brunswick William McCormack East Pittston McCormack E. F. Knight King Trapper F. M. Jewett Westport Horace Morse Kents Hill Eugene E. Ingalls North Bath Ingalls Laura Oliver Georgetown Melvin Drummond Arrowsic Helen Plummer Islands Dromore Grange Grange Choir K. O. Weston Nellie Cutting Grace Dickinson S. C. Campbell Rebecca Bowker J. F. Upton Bessie Dickinson W. A. C. Rogers James Perry George Weston Bert Bowker Reuben Purington Abbie Minott Joseph Oliver Beacon Street James Blair Romeo Mains American Express Lincoln County Lumber Co Ladies Aux Y, Sons of Veterans Warton Street New Ivon House William E. Chapman St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Ballou Edith Ledyard Jack Shaw M. F. Gibbons Susan H. Ballou Katherine Magoun Haddonfield N. J Charles F. Magoun Sherbrook Howard Woolwich Woods Clarence Carlton Marcia Street Washington Street Marcia S. H. Rowland Victor Paquet Governor Johnson California Genesta Masonic Temple Bath Societies Past Lady's Club THETA J. Horace Ure Costain George Costain Horace Kelley North Street Alf Neath Christine C. Snipe Rey Wiicoe Randall F. Cook Effie FE. Gannon Eugene E. Gannon Gannon John J. Mulcahy Réta C. Mulcahy Reta Culcahy Myra A. Morse C.t.a Delmar E. Bates Edward E. Morse Register J. Horace McClurf
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