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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
7
Bath columns recount a bustling late August 1905 scene. Steamer outings with a 500-strong crowd, a Maine map for auto tourists, launches and dignitaries, solar eclipse glimpses, and local trades from shipyards to gas mains. The piece lists social events, travels, church notes, and upcoming fairs.
September 1 1905 announcement that services resume at the Universalist church next Sunday morning at the usual hour. The choir includes Mrs Herbert Harris Miss Bessie Hunt Mr Small Mr Thompson with Miss Morse as organist. Worrell Carter expected home from Annapolis to pass a
A Sept 4 1905 incident describes a North End resident becoming heavily intoxicated on a streetcar. He was carried to Winneganee, wandered, then slept on the track before being rescued by Walter Perry. The 9 30 car arrived two minutes later, avoiding tragedy.
Maine news notes the complimentary banquet by Hiram Ricker and Sons for the Maine Society of the Mayflower Descendants at the Poland Spring House on September 22. The Ricker family belongs to the society and will host associate members at the popular summer resort.
Scotty Hudson of Bath will top the Brunswick Town hall show Friday night in an eight round bout against Johnny Parks of Boston. Promoters Eddie Paiement and Frank Cunha feature Scotty’s brother Eddie in the semi final with Irish Callahan, and a second six rounder pits Chuck Fazio against Eddie Allen. The card opens with Gus Sheippers vs David White.
Practical guidance on stair safety and home fire prevention. Advises not carrying boiling kettles on stairs, keeping floors dry, lighting hallways, avoiding kerosene fires, not using indoor dry-cleaning fluid, keeping matches and sharp knives away from children, and maintaining electrical appliances and cords in good repair.
At Lewiston on Labor Day the Sagadahoc veteran fire team placed third with 181 feet 1 inch in the main event. General Bates of Tops ham won first money with 193 feet 7.5 inches, Niagara of Brunswick second at 191 feet 8.5 inches, Gardiner IV of Portland fourth at 166 feet 5.5 inches. In the second class Topsham led with Androscoggin at 188 feet 4 inches, Wilbur Hill of Brunswick second at 170 feet 9 inches, and Benjamin E. Smith of Gardiner third at 135 feet 6.5 inches. Gardiner machine withdrew after a gasket issue. Sagadahock Veteran Firemen’s association was eliminated by Mechanic Falls in preliminaries. South Paris won the final water battle.
Bath Iron Works defeated Lisbon Falls 6 to 4 in a six inning twilight game called with one inning left. Hank Washburn pitched six innings, allowed seven hits and struck out eight while Herm Grover starred with two triples and three runs scored.
An informal Club 42 meeting outlined entertainment duties for September 13 and 27 with Doris Scott Ruth Mullaney and Dorothy Lundberg handling Sept 13 and Dorothy Olsen Rita Stanton and Barbara Armstrong arranging Sept 27. Members plan a October baked bean supper and an Oct 11 banquet. The Halloween party is set for Oct 25 with Edith Small Dorothy Lundberg and Mary McCabe on the cleanup committee.
The Co-Workers class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening with 14 members and a guest. Committees were named for the October meeting with Mrs. Gertrude Wakefield. Refreshments and entertainment were arranged by multiple members and several games were played.
Sterling Bible class of the Corliss Street Baptist Church met Tuesday. A visiting committee made 26 calls during the summer and one member, Mrs. Alice Stilphen, has resumed duties at Bath Iron Works after illness. A banquet committee was named for October, and cards were requested for Mrs. James Tookey who moved to Oakland RFD 1. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred May's group.
About 40 players practice at Kelley field under coach Bill Johnson with help from Duncan Farrell and Austin Miller. Veterans Burgess, Smith, Canacaris, Dumais, Gilmore, Ouellette, Trafton, Cook and Longley form core as Morse prepares for a Sept game against Edward Little at Auburn. Also notes funeral attendance by Gwendolyn Mann and local residents.
Report by Richard C. Berghoz from the 41st Division in the Philippines details Muhammad Janail Abirin II, the Sultan of Sulu, a 56 year old ruler of about 300,000 Moros. He stands five feet two inches, wears oriental slippers, and hosts a ceremonial court for American troops while vowing loyalty to the United States. The account recalls his defiant stand against Pershing in 1913, his later release, and his expulsion by the Japanese in 1942.
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc directs weekly publication over three weeks of notice for estates including Alice M. Soule Donald F Knight George B Wolstenholme Richard Allan Pearson Catherine E B Collins Myra L Richardson. Appointments seek letters testamentary administrator changes and name change approvals with hearings set for September.
Chicago Daily News reports at the University of Illinois tests show streptomycin, a mold product discovered by Selman Waksman, offers potential where penicillin fails. While not replacing penicillin, it could serve as a vital companion drug against resistant germs in certain infections. Sidney Fullerton arrives on furlough to visit his cousin Elihu Fullerton in Mechanic.
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