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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
2
Report notes the postoffice at Bath handling circulation of second class postal rate material. The item lists the entry of Tue Bata Ixperexpent for mailing and distribution under existing postal rate rules.
Editorial argues the United States remains neutral yet ready to act with allies under the North Atlantic Treaty. It cautions against Soviet slander, defends Monroe Doctrine extension, and asserts US support for free nations to recover military strength and govern themselves.
Allen M Irish former Bath mayor and longtime city official died leaving a legacy of service to Bath institutions. He served on the Common Council in 1918 and as Mayor in 1924 and worked with Bath Iron Works and the Percy & Small firm. He led boards for the Old Ladies Home and Old Folks Home since 1940 and is survived by his wife Eleanor A Percy and family.
Representative J Horace Mc Clure of Bath has reason to be pleased The Howe and Senate have rejected the proposed sales tax and as a top leader of the Opposition in the House he can feel he has met the wishes of a large percentage of Maine people opposed to a sales tax There is, however.
The discussion centers on combining sales and income taxes, potential amendments, and the possibility of a referendum. Opponents may resist new taxes, especially with low employment, while McClure argues for living within income limits without new levies.
Directors and committee heads report at Bath Trust Company rooms that the Bath Country Club will have a busy season with clubhouse improvements, enhanced dining space, better women members facilities, and a strong golf program. Monthly entertainment from June to October is planned, aiming to keep the clubhouse open through winter. The course is in unusually good condition with many golfers warming up.
A public meeting of the Bath Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held Thursday evening at City hall. Members and interested individuals are urged to attend to discuss launching the society and to obtain active membership cards costing $1 annually. Monies will support the society’s operations.
Purchasing director Mrs Joseph Mullaney and a string of names appear in a hospital league notice with references to club officers and honorary directors. The fragment lists Mrs Lerirg R Addson and others in a program header continuing on page two.
The Glengarry Spring business changes hands with Mr Drapeau becoming the new owner and Arthur Gazert continuing as manager. The territory includes Lewiston and Eston areas. Drapeau served in World War II and previously worked at Brunswick Hardware and Polar Chemical Plant Lewiston.
Sagadahoc County Pomona grange held a well attended Richmond meeting with Master Erland Curtis presiding. The fifth degree was conferred on 16 candidates from area granges, followed by a harvest supper and a varied program. Attendees from West Bath and Topsham granges included many named members. next Pomona meeting is in April at Dromore Grange.
The Cub Scouts present their circus at Morse High School gym Friday April 22 with lions tigers clowns and sideshows. Roy Stewart acts as ringmaster and the high school band led by Keith Crockett provides music. Tickets are urged to be bought early to avoid sold out seating.
Bath residents joined the Mid Century Convocation at MIT from March 31 to April 2. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William S Newell and others such as John R Archibald M Main Sr and Mrs Russell Snow, Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard, and Mr Edward Daie True. The event featured panel discussions and lectures on technical and philosophical topics with speakers including former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and university presidents.
Patricia Rice daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rice was guest of honor at a Wednesday party in the A. R. hall on her fifth birthday. Guests included Evelyn Ames Charles King Frances Warner Muriel House Bryan Roxanne Legard Phyllis Warner Hazel Warner Beverly Cromwell Harvey Tracey Betty Libby Donna Lee Albert Annie Russell Russell Ames Shirley Ames Donald House Harry Bennett Terry MacDonald Mr and Mrs George Rice Mr and Mrs Harry Warner Mr and Mrs Harry Warner Jr Stephen and Mr and Mrs Freemont Rowe.
Fire crews from Box 51 responded to a grass fire on Lincoln Street near Minott's Greenhouses around 2 20 Tuesday afternoon. Clarence Minott started a small patch by the entrance when wind drove the blaze toward Miss Anne Kimball's adjacent property. Engine Four's booster tank quickly put out the flames.
Bowdein College prodigy Jose de Tejada performed Mozart’s concerto in E flat major, Liszt and Brahms pieces, Debussy Series, and four encores in Morse High auditorium. Proceeds benefit the French Club War Orphan and the Senior class Washington trip.
State Trooper Frank Powers organized Woolwich first ever Schoolboy Patrol at Sagadahoc Ferry School. Douglas Stewart named Captain. patrol boys named Fred Lawson Donald St Pierre and Robert Oliver. Authorities urge drivers to obey patrol orders to protect children near highways.
Morse High School Morse class of 1950 votes 134 to 7 to fund a three trip to New York City if sufficient funds are raised by January 31 1950. If goal not met the class may adjust the destination within raised funds and leftovers go to the class treasury.
Morse High Seniors from the Class of 49 use the School Savings System to set aside small sums for a Washington trip. Several students have saved enough to cover their entire trip and to fund graduation expenses and college education.
Rev Rensel Colby of Wisconsin and Maine guest speaker at Sedgwick Winter Street Men s Club Ladies Night showcased Artemus Ward s life and influence on Lincoln era humor. Master of ceremonies G Thomas Murphy led with wit as Linwood Abbott welcomed the ladies. a supper followed to close the season.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church held its annual silver tea Friday from three to five at the Parsonage with about 100 attendees. Flower decorations were arranged by Mrs Roscoe McFadden. Hosts and servers included Mrs Joseph Purdue and multiple officers and committee members. The group plans a rummage sale on April 20 and a choir supper on April 21, with summer picnics and outings to follow.
The Pa whoe moved in last week to the home of Mr and Mrs Lorriston Estabrooks Meadow way was not a transient after all An investigation has revealed that the owl was the pet of Nicky Sewall son of former Governor and Mrs Sumner Sewall A carred owl about one year old was given to Nicky by Professor A O Gross of Bowdoin College Capone became his chosen name When Capone disappeared Nicky and Governor Sewall searched and found him on York Hall Nicky and his father retrieved the bird after a Times report on its location
The passage notes a Sagadahoc Gun and Skeet club with a man who spends spare time at his camp on Merrymeeting Bay. It also states that about 85 percent of neckties sold are bought by women for men.
Chester McMahan and Ernest Smith of Arrowsic bring fresh fish to Bath three to four times weekly. Their 30 foot modified Hampton whatcher runs at about 18 mph with a 57 horsepower Gray Marine engine. Friday’s cargo came from Monhegan grounds twenty miles off Monhegan Island, requiring early 2 a.m. departure and an eight hour haul back. They face rugged seas and dogfish presence but enjoy good catches and little danger towed by weather.
Officers of Alpha Psi Maine chapter host a Bath area meeting to organize Eta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs Maude E Moody Portland state membership chair and Mrs Dora L Small South Portland state president present. Bath teachers from Bath Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor listed. Luncheon served at 1 pm followed by initiation and officer elections.
Mrs Nicholas Kakos was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Ann LaRochelle and Miss Norma Leeman at the Leeman home. Frances Young opened many gifts as the social evening featured songs and piano solos with refreshments. Attendees included Nancy Stover Skippy Miller Jane Irish Grace Thayer Jackie Mc Mann Tillie McKay Eleanor Gotte Janice Hogan Dorothy Belanger Gloria Hatch Gay Mason Louise Haining Sally Rogers Linda Leeman Barbara Chaffee Lauretta Varney Marilyn McElman Gloria Rogers Jane Jones Edith Wallace Marjorie Hawks Betty Jane Willis Barbara Cooke.
Charges against two local men for intoxication and disturbing family peace were filed. Another respondent faced similar charges and paid a $15 fine plus $4.70 court costs. City crews remove rotting tree limbs cluttering streets with fire and power lines, aided by the aerial ladder truck.
The Dike P T A hosted a season ending banquet at Dike school with players and cheerleaders honored. Coach Parks received notes and shirts. Captain David Pye named next year’s captain as the team eyes a possible tournament title.
A roster of ladies including Mrs. William Sanford Mrs. Leon Sonia Mrs. Raymond Davie Mrs. Charles Haggett Mrs. Francis Bertrand Mrs. Walter McElman Miss Harriett Fly and Miss Jean Danforth appears in the society column highlighting social affiliations and upcoming events in the local community.
A memorial service for Miss Carrie H Trott was held at 28 Russell Street, hosted by Bath WCTU members. Trott died March 5 at her sister’s home in Bath after a life in Bath and New Hampshire, with service readings, prayers, and a talk on Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Sick members were listed and the next meeting set for April 12.
Local police said a heavy 1948 sedan driven by Harold C. Ralph 37 Waldoboro passed Everett Quimby 22 Bath as Quimby began to turn into Higgin's Filling Station on Route One West Bath. The rear ends of the cars touched causing about 75 dollars of damage to Ralph and 45 dollars to Quimby.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Warren and sons Tommy and Douglas join Mrs Mabel Thurston of Topsfield and Mrs Ethel MacArthur of Rowley as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Fuller on Middle Street.
A dense puzzle page lists across and down clues for a weekly crossword with many entries and a cryptoquote. It includes a cryptogram mapping Longfellow and a quote from Plautus, with standard King Features Syndicate credit.
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