03 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
1
The article notes Army Week activities across the United States marking the World War I anniversary with national advertising public statements and local events. Ground Forces Air Forces and National Guard will host demonstrations and displays at armories and installations during the week.
A fragmented plea urges the public to stop picking and uprooting the arbutus, stressing its rarity and fragile survival. The text laments damage from digging and relocating the plant to unsuitable places, calling for preservation by avoiding harm in its wild habitat.
A brief tip urges safeguarding knowledge for future generations amid concerns about cultural memory. Advocates stress education funding, preservation of archives, and community programs to ensure lasting access to learning and heritage.
The text contrasts a Prosper advertisement and economic surveys with a bulletin that maps past trends while urging focus on forward guidance. It hints at the push for clearer forecasts on future directions in economic planning.
The Independent staff learned with heavy hearts that Nathan B. died Sunday. The obituary notes the loss of a valued employee and references the impact on colleagues and the company.
North End G F G Pts Belanger 1 3 4 Steen 2 0 4 Potter 4 0 9 Leet 0 2 2 Smith 2 0 4 Totals 9 6 45 North Windlass King 0 1 1 Morse 5 1 11 Gaudette 1 4 6 Brown 5 3 13 Holmes 0 0 0 Totals 11 0 0 Referee Ouellette Time of Robie Les.
The athletic department hosted a banquet at 8 p.m. with blue and white colors, awarding gold basketballs, chains, and jackets to Morse squad members, cheerleaders received bracelets, and certificates were given to Central Grammar School players. Donations from Joseph Avery’s orchestra funded the event.
Morse High announces a spring baseball schedule led by Athletic director Henry D. Small and Coach Wil Saga. The slate runs from April 22 through May 31 with multiple intercity games, two exhibition matches with Rockland and Brunswick, and a possible opener with Portland. Coach Johnson reports strong player interest and open tryouts for all positions.
Morse High basketball star Blaine Trafton denies rumors he will leave Morse High. The persistent speculation, echoed by several papers, concerns Trafton and teammate Walker and the Bath area chatter about possible transfers.
Inrank B. Nichols rejoins the Washington scene with Representatives Margaret Smith and Robert Hale of Maine, after a return from North weeks ago.
Certificates were issued to 1 145 persons who completed the program. Exhibits highlighted art and craft classes with cedar chests tables toy jon? plished items. Youth and adult garments, rug making, and home crafts were on display alongside manual training projects.
The Maine Central Railroad crossing on Centennial Avenue will be rebuilt due to the weakened current bridge. A steel girder decked structure is planned with completion expected in the near future. Bath Bus Service owner Charles Doyle notes Lambert Park routes will detour via Washington Street to access the park as usual.
Central Grammar caps season by routing San Grammar to stretch their unbeaten run to thirteen, earning praise for a strong team effort. The squad, moving to Morse High next season, features key performances from Flint and a solid supporting cast amid scores from nearby schools and junior programs.
An early dandelion bloom was observed at Pack Street accompanying the Harton wagon, marking the first sign of spring noted by the Independent on Friday. The report notes this bloom as the sole visible evidence of the season’s start.
Residents gathered at Mrs. Mattie B. MacMahan's Bath home to celebrate her birthday. Family and friends, including great grandchildren, joined in recognizing her long life and active community involvement with the grange, sewing, and neighborhood activity.
The Athletic Association held a dinner with awards presented to several girls by president Jacquelin Staté. Numerals were awarded to Carol Walker and others for 1947 1946 1949 classes. Silver basketballs went to the winning girls team led by captain Christine McCarty. Dorothy Small and Jacques Jin Mann received gifts from Marion Clark and the president respectively.
The town announces Stover's Cove will close to clam digging from April 1 for an indefinite period to protect depleted beds. A public hearing prompted the action, with about 40 residents supporting conservation. Replanting and propagation under Dana Wallace will reseed the cove, after which digging may resume once productivity returns.
Hyde Windlass Foundry bowling team defeated Doyle's Bus Drivers 1733 to 1637 in a three string match at Park Alleys Tuesday night. Pooler led with 314 for the match and 116 high single, while Goggins and Savage each scored 290 for Foundry. Farnham and Reed topped the Drivers with 285 each. In other notes, Mr and Mrs Harry F. Oliver and Stewart H. Day families returned from Fihori, and Emanuel F. Arsenault was admitted to Mercy Hospital for surgery.
Desk officers Frank Moriarty and Patrolman Joseph Butler will alternate at the evening and midnight desk duties as part of a shift plan.
The Central Grammar school hosts a May ball planning evening with Coach Moody Flint present. Parents and a few teachers attended as the seventh and eighth graders gathered for the event and early cheers for the upcoming activities.
Albert Warren invites the public to a Good Friday service on evening at 7 30. The event is described as a Passion Play with ceremonial cues and solemn observance.
Cub Pack St exhibits show boys explaining how they made items such as chests, ends, a hot pad, a cat's board, a plant stand, a magazine rack, knives and a tomahawk. The next meeting will be on Aceik 1186 when the boys present varied collections.
At Harpswell Outpost School a Sunday gathering welcomed guests Mrs. James Hep and others from distant areas. Six Bath Corps youths were enrolled in a program during the evening, including Alexander Celia and Beatrice Dovgie with Condon and Paul among enrollees.
Mr and Mrs William Greson Harry at Velutern Riles 4 Topsham attended an afternoon gathering hosted by Mr Leslie Raan on Trufant Street.
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