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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1947

Page

7

Court of Honor for Boy Scouts Tuesday Evening

Court of Honor proceedings featured in Bath with scouts earning merit in areas like home repairs carpentry safety reading civics cooking personal health painting and public health. Names mentioned include Robert St Pierre Durham Warren Beaton Carley Burden and Richard Dunham among others as participants in the event.

Silagignee Bath Court Star William As Dee Reading Richard Dunham Willem Denmene Stamp Colectihio Mann Roy George Unton

Mehiba Show Promises Balanced Student Entertainment

Rehearsals proceed as Mr Miller and Miss lead the faculty in a show described as balanced and entertaining for a strong week ahead.

School patrol chiefs honored with raincoats and praise

Bath city officials and four local organizations presented raincoats to school crossing patrols at City Hall. Addison Mee and Lt. Langdon Green praised the volunteers, noting the patrols’ role in reducing accidents and helping students and elderly pedestrians. Brian M Jewett spoke for the clubs, urging continued service as Sgt. Moriarty commended the group’s ongoing safety work.

Pitty Pote ae _givis Met Addison Meee Police Bath Alex Burgess Et Ce Les Club Lions Brian M. Jewett The Elks Club Mee Crediton Bove Mr. Jewett Ture Mis Langdon Green Trol Oe Addison Frank Moriarty Police Department Sgt. Moriarty Bath Schoolboy Patrol Bath Rotary Club City Marshal Law San Agess Eagles Club Elke Club Loring D., Ton Bath Police Department Edward D. True Bath Lions Club

March a Fine Month with 22 Fair Days

March brought 23 fair days, three rainy days, four cloudy days and no heavy snowfall. Last year had 26 fair days and two inch April snow. this year’s coldest reading was 13 above, with buds delayed and minor frost effects on crops in Pere oe thee centre.

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Motorist Fined On Speeding Charge In Municipal Court

In municipal court Judge Gardiner heard three cases. George Conway pleaded guilty to a speeding charge and paid a $10 fine plus $4.70 costs after being cited March 5 by Patrolman John Kelliher. case continued to April 2. Two intoxication cases were heard. one paid costs and was discharged, the other fined $5 plus $4.70 costs or 10 days in jail. Allan Turner was arraigned on other charges, described as an appeal by Hamp Scoot New Harplon, and noted as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Turner of 9 Union Street.

Gardiner R. Ng George Conway John Carey Conway John Kelliher Tegui Ge Deering Allan Turner New Harplon C m Gon Mra tanley_G. Turner Union Street

Baby born to Andrew Stewart of Brede

A daughter was born to Andrew Stewart of Brede and Mrs. Stewart. The baby’s name is Louise and the child is welcomed by Mary Oliver of Ath.

Andrew Stewart Breet Louise Stewart Mary Oliver Ath

Honor Parts at Morse High Today

A Morse High senior profiles extensive extracurriculars and future plans. Activities include Phi Bi Chem, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, Yearbook, and Youth Recreational Council. Plans mention Colby Middlebury or Rensselaer Polytechnic for engineering.

Exeteremy Philip Jordan Ames Soonor Orris I Cherry Street Bath Claus Prident Phi-Bi-Chem Chiba J. V Orca Ann Walker Reuben C. Welker Ene Walker Colby Middlebury Cor- Giepdae Jackson

Maine Superhighway Questions Future of Highway Building

Henry F. Pringle argues in Saturday Evening Post that the Kittery to Portland toll highway will shape U S highway policy for years. He cites toll vs free road debates and warns build costs on tax funds hinder modernizing Maine and the nation. A rising travel trend demands major policy decisions.

Kittery-to-Portland America Henry F. Pringle Saturday Evening Post Pringle Pennsylvania

Formal Elmhurst acceptance by Maine crippled children society

Mrs. Preston announced the Pine Tree Society accepted Elmhurst and will move offices there. A Portland medical advisory committee meeting will plan acting as a convalescent home for crippled children of Maine. Hyde heirs attended the deed reception with Mrs. Preston and attorney Lang Offer. The Elmhurst gift began March 1 and is supported by a $25 000 endowment from Mr and Mrs Allen L Goldfine.

Preston Elmhurst Society Portland Maine Hyde Jane Hyde Fenn Bath Nancy Hyde Hoggard Marblehead Walleshy Gale Husbende Gillies Attorney Lang Pine Tree Society Allen L. Goldfine Winthrop

Kennebec River Shad Scarcity Prompts Nostalgia

The article recalls a time when Kennebec shad were plentiful, sought after from Bath to Washington, and shipped to Boston. It describes past fishing methods using nets and lanterns, with shad loaded onto the Star of the East for market, noting the decline to present scarcity.

Kennebec Washington, D. C Merrymeeting Bay Bath Boston Boat Wharf Boston Bos

North Primary improvements impress Parents at inspection

Over 100 parents visited North Primary on Middle street last week to inspect fire repairs and modernization. Alden P. Denham Jr. led the work with praise for the contractor, the Committee on Schools and Schoolhouses, and the Board of Education for extensive changes including new doors, exits, modern toilets, wiring, ceilings, floors, and refreshed interiors.

North Primary School Middle Street Alden P. Denham, Jr Committee On Board of Education

Rotary Club Luncheon Screens Marine Combat Pictures

At Central church parish house Rotary President Charles Shepard led a noon meeting where USMC Sergeants W. E. Bryant and L. V. Sheridan presented two reels of Pacific battles showing Marine involvement. Guests included junior Rotarians from Central Grammar and visiting Rotarians from Waterville Lewiston Gardiner Bath area.

Rotary Club Central Church Parish House Charles Shepard United States Marine Corps W. E. Bryant L. V. Sheridan USMC Pacific U. S. Marines Don Emero Herbert King Donald O’farrell Rodney Mears Central Grammar Percy Freeman Waterville Club Dom Tardif Lewiston Club Bob Gardner Gardiner Edward W. Bridgham Neil Halkyard Carl Anderson Rotary Bath Memorial Hospital

Young Adult Club elects officers and plans Sebasco outing

The Young Adult club at the Community Center elected Ralph Stetson Jr. as president with Walter Hill as vice president Phyllis Bisson as treasurer and Alice Avery as secretary. Glenda Stanton will head publicity and Anna Day membership. An April 13 golf outing at Sebasco was approved and the next meeting is April 10. members planning to attend Sebasco must be present.

Rienry Red Cross Lorin Ton Gisuse Arensesense Isadore Sin North Center G. T. Ft Huse Herbert Morse End Arthur Easley Huse Billington Gehani T Ae PTA Community Center Russell Gasser Ralph Stetson, Jr Walter Hill Phyllis Bisson Alice Avery Glenda Stanton Anna Day Sebasco

Mrs Sproul Visits Mrs Oliver in Bedford Street

Mrs James Sproul of Cherryfield visits her mother Mrs Jennie Oliver on Bedford Street, staying for a period as family relations are noted in local social notes.

James Sproul Cherryfield Jennie Oliver Bedford Street

Parker elected president of North Center T A

Miss John Parker was elected president of the North Center T A at Tuesday’s meeting. Other officers chosen include Mrs. William W. Dennison as vice president Mrs. George Mus as secretary and Mrs. Daniel Matter as treasurer. Annual reports were presented by retiring officials.

John Parker North Center T. A William W. Dennison Vis George Mus Daniel Matter Hollis Gare Frank Talbot Norman Hoard

Local Couple Welcomes Son Vid Leigh Bronson

Mr and Mrs Frank E Bronson of 79 Lincoln Street announce the birth at St Presley Maternity Home on March 24 of a son weighing seven pounds. The baby is named O vid Leigh Bronson. Mrs Bronson is formerly Louise Suvan, a daughter of Mrs Annie Suvan of Liberty Street.

Frank E. Breson Lincoln Street St Presley Walington Street Ovid Leigh Bronson Breson Louise Su’ van Annie 5Livan Liberty Street

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BOY Scouts Germnetts Disem Otary Rae Oeiks P-T.a Morse High Frank L. Daley Beacon Street Society For Crippled Children Kennebec River NORTH North Center Pta Plymouty ZS Ford Club
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