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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
8
Forty years ago in Bath the Maine election yielded a Democratic sweep with John W. Ballou narrowly defeated for Sagadahoc sheriff while Charles D. Clarke of the Kennebec Journal steps away from politics. Local items report church and theatre figures, grange fair plans, missionary travels, steamer schedules, and civic visits in Bath and surrounding towns.
On September 14, 1910, a party of 14 led by Ma District Deputy N Gratz Jackson traveled to Durham for a carnival visit to Acadia The Masonic officers hosted the event and the Bath party completed the trip at its conclusion.
The Maine Realty Co closed two transfers this week. They sold the 37 acre Macomber farm in Georgetown to John Leonard of Five Islands and the Shaw house at 7 Bath Street to John B. Trufant who has occupied it for years. The Lewiston Sun notes the responsibilities of victory as Democrats celebrate a state triumph. The schooner American Team arrived in Philadelphia with a Maine lumber cargo, part to be unloaded at New York Shipbuilding Co. The Camden cargo was shipped by Morse Bros. Democrats Mulligen and Kelley back Gardner for U S Senator.
Sept 16, 1910 Sagadahoc county votes show George C. Pease leading John W. Ballou by 26. Ballou supporters seek a recount. Bath notices announce Bath Hardware Co new quarters and gun dept. Mayors Hyde return from Round Pond camping trip. Ballou kin news include English Blue Belton setter and World’s Fair ribbons. Bowker hosts election dinner. Five Islands Democrats torchlight celebration. Bath Iron Works to launch torpedo boat Trippe next month.
The Paulding and Drayton steamers gain 10 feet in stack length to clear decks. Bowdoinham Baptist conference delegates toured the town by automobile, a favored highlight of the session. Auto owners supplied cars for the group, including Hon. A. H. Shaw and several local figures.
The Sagadahoc sheriff race tale notes a published error in Bowdoin votes changing Ballou and Pease totals. The item also covers social events at Skowhegan and Bath, slate of G3 tournament signers, and a Bath guest pianist Mrs Beach. Ballou and Pease campaigns plan a Augusta trip for a Democratic celebration.
George C. Pease of Phippsburg states a ballot examination and recount will be sought after Sagadahoc County election returns show he was defeated by 19 votes for sheriff. He has hired George E. Hughes as counsel and aims to begin examining idle ballots soon with Ballou to be notified by Democrats. Schwab mentioned as related rumor.
A corporation plans to meet Prince Teai Haun in the city this week to discuss building a fleet of war vessels for China. The article notes proposed reserve forces for discharged veterans and maintenanced pay during maneuvers, highlighting potential strategic leverage for the United States in wartime readiness.
A Maine discussion outlines using 30 year revenue bonds by a Highway and Bridge Authority to fund road and bridge construction. Proponents cite pay-as-you-go limits and the need to accelerate projects while ensuring bonds are issued only for high earning, self liquidating roads.
Bath Laundry team wins 5-3 in the first game, then Trios to 6-4 in the second, securing the second half league title and forcing a season championship playoff with the Elks. Key players include Winwood Teasdale Desmond Bourget Starling and Mullaney with Wright Sarkis Pooler.
Morse JV fell 13–0 to Edward Little JV on Saturday. Despite strong defense limiting EL scoring, Morse fumbles set up two touchdowns for Edward Little. Morse standouts included Farrow, Doucette, Moore, Marchetti, Cloutier, and Stover among others.
Minott and Mrs. Doris Berry will host a dance at the Masonic temple on Sept. 29 with a rum mage sale in the banquet hall on Sept. 30. Committee members include Mrs. Sylvia Bowers Mrs. Dorothy Wood and Mrs. Elizabeth Hathorne. Genesta chapter inspection is set for Oct. 20 and Grand Ruth Night events are noted for Sept. 23 at Mount Olivet in Lewiston. Supper precedes the Oct. 6 Genesta meeting with a Friday evening dining room team led by Doris Tobey and kitchen chaired by Aradna Drake and assistants.
Bath society notes list Mrs Priscilla Thayer Miss Eleanor Wright and Mrs Mc Guiggan among local social figures as observers attend gatherings and charitable events.
Club Forty-Two met to organize activities for the annual Hospital Fair. The car booth committee includes Frances Grainger Mrs David Clark Mrs Leon White and Mrs Harry Allen. Next meeting will set plans for a weenie roast on Sept 27 at Mt. Ararat Topsham. Next Wednesday night is party night. Refreshment committee members are Mrs David Clark Mrs Howard Farr and Mrs Leonard Smith. The weekly prize donated by Mrs Everett Cooke went to Mrs Lawrence Wyman.
The Bath Thespians held their season kickoff with 31 members at High Street home of Mrs. Mildred Trott, Mrs. Catharine Legard and Mrs. Samuel D. Hooper. Nathan W. Watson chaired as president, reports were read, and plans set for Two Blind Mice in November Angel Street on February 20 and You Cant Take It With You in May. A Patron Campaign decision was deferred to the executive board meeting Tuesday at the president's home. Mrs. Charles Hoebel urged the first production benefit hospital auxiliary. Waldo Marshall proposed sending tickets to each auxiliary member. Adjournment followed at 8 55 with entertainment from Janice Knight on Summer Bishop Lee School and accordion solos by Mr. and Mrs. William P. Menneally. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Watson Mrs. Richard Hasae and Mrs. Edward Butter eld.
As war disruption drives Indonesian plantations to abandonment, Southern India has overtaken Indonesia as the world’s leading pepper producer.
The Bath Rifle and Pistol Association kicked off the fall season with the fourth annual Class C Small Bore Tournament. Officials included range officer Duncan Bragg and executive officer Phil Staley, with Morse High School Rifle club members assisting. National Rifle Association referee Ralph Wagg oversaw the event, with participants from Massachusetts and New Hampshire taking prizes.
The state federation will emphasize organizing new clubs in undeveloped areas this club year at the area meeting of professional women's clubs.
Notice announces probate actions in Bath for Ina D. True Ida A Thurlow Lizzie A LeMont Lucius M LeMont and others. It lists estates and petitions for probate final accounts executorships and potential letters testamentary with dates and observers named. The document directs publishing three weekly notices and upcoming hearings in October.
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