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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

6

Club Forty-Two Tea Benefits Hyde Memorial Home

Club Forty-Two held a March 21 tea at Marie Preston Home to raise about $125 for Hyde Memorial Home. City Marshal Frank Moriarty spoke on juvenile delinquency and parental roles, urging a girls recreation center and community police cooperation. The event was led by co chairs Mrs Norman Adams and Mrs Eliot Hanson with Mrs Joseph Mullaney hosting at 29 Denny Road.

Hyde Memorial Home Marie Preston Norman Adams Eliot Hanson Front Street Joseph Mullaney Ping Wallace Ham Frank Moriarty Moriarty Police Sreereen Eraa Si Ata Mere Denny Road

Open House At Telephone Office Draws 895 Visitors

New England Telephone and Telegraph reports nearly 1,000 visitors attended the open house at the Bath exchange. The event showcased the Voice Mirror and toll call demonstrations while students, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts explored exhibits. W. Howard Larrabee led the demos with Miss McAllister and Miss Margaret A. McNally hosting.

William P. Mennealy New England Telephone and Telegave Co Telephone Exchange Mennealy W. Howard Larrabee Bath Exchange Miss McAllister Margaret A. McNally Joseph A Clyde Brooks Avenue House Lewiston Calais Rockland Gardiner Augusta Lincoln Greenhouses

Justus H. Miller Announces Maine House Candidacy

Justus H. Miller of Garden announces Thursday his entry as a candidate in the primaries for the Maine House seat representing Bath Renet. Miller has prior service in the Tas and has chaired several committees, aiming to win the nomination from Bath Renet.

Justus H. Miller Maine Garden T Tle Telegate Bath Mr. Miller Tas Ental Wreshe

Mrs Sherman Returns From Boston Trip

Mrs Paul Sherman of Park Street passed Friday and Saturday in Boston with her husband who is enames there. She returned home accompanied by 5 men and two…

Paul Sherman Park Street Boston

Richard Hersom Wins Junior Speaking Contest at Morse High

The Morse High School auditorium hosted the Junior Speaking Contest with about 100 attendees. Richard T Hersom won first prize for a dramatic portrayal of Benedict Arnold. Irene Lait and Janice Knight won second and third for their performances.

Morse Hgh School Richard Hersom Richard T Hersom Benedict Arnold Irene Lait Harry Lait Janice Knight Bernard Knight Spain Jukes Caroline Adams Jane Niles Phyllis Carney Ucation Laforest Hodgkins G. Thomas Mur Charles Small

Methods to keep lobsters alive in storage studied

University of Maine researchers under the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries and the Maine Development Commission will test methods to keep lobsters alive in inland holding tanks. John Getchell will use natural and artificially made sea water, with injector pumps to reduce shrinkage. Success could expand markets in the Midwest and Rockies and save thousands of dollars annually.

Boothbay Harbor University of Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Maine Development Commission Clyde Taylor John Getchell College of Agriculture Getchell Taylor Orono Middle West Rocky Mountain

Sewalls Entertain Delegates at Dinner for Conventions

Mr and Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted Republican delegates and alternates to state and district conventions at the Sewall home. The event, held in the elegant residence of the late Hon William D Sewall, attracted many delegates and their spouses for a pleasant evening.

Sumner Sewall Mr. Sewall William D. Sewall

Rumors of New Industries for Bath Area Surface

Rumered talks point to a New Jersey paper plate plant possibly locating near Bath. Out of state buyers eyed land near the Box factory with options on Commercial Street areas. The enterprise could employ 75 to 100 at peak and would bring a water main extension. Ray Hart and the Bath Chamber of Commerce promote the prospect, citing prior success with Bell Mfg Co. and aims to attract similar small industries.

West New Meadows New Jersey Ath Asee Bath Chamber of Commerce Commercial Bath Ray Hart The Battee of Commerce George Musk Bell Mfg. Co Washington and School Streets

Larrabee Announces Bid for Bath House Seat

Former Bath Alderman H C Larrabee states he will run for the Republican nomination as one of Bath's two representatives in the State Legislature. He argues democracy must be proven in practice and calls for replacing do-nothings who seek personal gain. He seeks to restore faith in the American political process.

H. C. Larrabee Bath

Dirigo Court 4 Amaranth installs Bath officers

Constitution and installation of officers of Dirigo Court No 4 Order of the Amaranth held at Masonic Temple Saturday evening with guests from Massachusetts and Maine. Officials included G Edris Turgeon Auburn Department Supreme Royal Matron Henry G Shaw Portland Deputy. Melvin Masters installing officer. officers installed include Madelyn C. Pierce secretary William English treasurer Sadie Swett Conductress Hermia Toothaker associate conductress Dorothy Wood.

Dirigo Court No Order of the Amaranth Masonic Temple Massachusetts Maine Constitution Department Supreme Royal G. Edris Turgeon Auburn Henry G. Shaw Grand Court of Neil Garmany Samuel LaRhette Marion Smith Melvin Masters Royalty Court of Portland Charity Court of Kings Court of Saco Alice Smith Ethel W. Potter Harry Lund Thompson Potter Dirigo Court Sarah Shaw Royal Iron Hen Shaw Royal Baron Frieda Sneedinin Ubert Swett Madelyn C. Pierce William English Sadie Swett Hermia Toothaker Dorothy Wood Mershal

Bath Delegates Return From D A R Convention

The closing session of the State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution was at the Eastland in Portland. Delegates and alternates of Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter Bath returned home content with the two day gathering. Mrs Edna Locke of Cape Elizabeth was elected State Regent. The fiftieth annual State conference reaffirmed resolutions on National Military Training and immigration enforcing 1924 laws plus continued alien registration.

Washington State Conference Congress Dummer Sewall Harry E Andrew But

Republican Senate Candidates Speak Here in Bath

May 3 meeting sponsored by the Republican City Committee will feature U S Senate hopefuls in Bath High School auditorium. Doors open 7 30 pm with talks at 8 00 pm and 15 minute speaking slots followed by a 30 minute Q A. Music by the Community Orchestra. ushers by high school girls. Horace A Hildreth Sumner Sewall Albion Beverage expected. Margaret Chase Smith may attend if schedule allows.

Republican City Committee United State Senate Bath Horace A. Hildreth Sumner Sewall Albion P. Beverage Margaret Chase Smith

Mrs. Stanley Cressey Sails for France the First of May

Mrs. Stanley Cressey arrived from New York to visit her mother in Bath and will sail May first for Paris to join her husband. Mr Cressey teaches English sciences at the American School in Paris and served as a navigator with the Eighth Air Force in World War II. The couple plans two months of bicycle touring in France before returning to Bath.

Stanley Cressey New York Mr. Cressey Bernice Cressey Cressey Avenue Paris France Eighth Air Force Cressey Bowdoin College University of Maine John Peterson Bangor Bailey's Island Europe Bermuda Azores Setubal Portugal Peterson Mrs. Cressey Bath

Bath City Council backs hearing on gates to audible signals

The Bath City Council voted 9 to 1 to back Bath organizations seeking a reopened Public Utilities Commission hearing on replacing gate and gate tender signals with audible flashing signals at grade crossings. Opposition from local groups totalled dozens, including the American Legion and Elks Club, with notes on safety and railroad responsibility.

Bath City City Hall Public Utilities Commission Maine Central Railroad Donald Perry American Legion Frank Reinoehl Elks’ Club William S. Blair Orris Ames P. T. A. Council Duncan McIinnes Edward Lee Elizabeth Deering Moffatt R. Clinton McFadden A. M. Main Frank Moriarty Donald Blaisdell Merritt Mitchel Harold McElman Thomas Cummings Leburton Sheldon

Public Banquet To Be Sponsored By Bath S C OrC

The Bath Chamber of Commerce Board plans a public banquet on April 15 at the Bath Iron Works Recreation hall. Ray M. Hudson, New England Council executive, will speak on attracting new industries, with George Sargent Sam Prawer and Charles B Doyle on the organizing committee.

Bath Chamber of Commerce George Sargent Sam Prawer Charles B. Doyle Henry Bell Hollis Garey Harold

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Ve Memorial Telephone Company Will Justus B. Miller Richard T. Hersom Sewalls Entertain Commercial Street Howard Larrabee Howard C Larrabee Dirigo D.A.R Solar Lodge A. M P. M. Edwin H. P. Lowell P. M. Herbert Morse Joseph O. Purdue Harold Tobey J. W Arah Richmond W. M George Hastings P. M. Loring Stiles Robert Rice Robert Mosher Francis Norton S. S Clyde Baker J. S Sherwood Francis S. D Paul Moore Tyler Vernon Lake S. W. Harry Ring Husband Bath City Bath S.C. Orc B. I. W. Recreation Hall Charles Cummings Bath Auto.co C. F. Cumminge Stiga
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