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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

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Truman seen slipping as 1948 party fortunes shift

A political analysis notes Democratic bosses question Truman’s hold while GOP hopefuls gain momentum. It cites reported disaffection among machine leaders, party strategists fearing a convention battle, and Republican optimism about winning a presidential ticket with possible pairing like Vandenberg-Stassen or Dewey.

Truman Legion Wallace Mac Tom Dewey Taft Joe Martin Nberg Vandenberg-Stassen Pics Warren Necedbe

Bath Chamber Banquet urged to boost local business

Bath residents are urged to attend the Chamber of Commerce banquet Thursday to support active business growth and attract new industries. An Hyde Windlass publication article encourages readers to join the Boost Bath Banquet and not miss the annual Bath Brunswick Community Concert Association drive, which requires membership for tickets.

Bath Chamber of Commerce Hyde Windlass Company

New Meadows River Regatta Association Plans Season Meeting

The New Meadows River Regatta Association will meet at the South End PTA hall on Thursday evening April 15. Supper at 6 30 reservations required. Commodore Elmer Williams seeks strong attendance as racing plans near Fourth of July. Buoy markers and one design sailing plans to be discussed. committee members named. Reservations through Randall F. Cook or Sanford B. Nickerson. Also notes the death of Mr. Howard Pratt and guest Mr. Arthur Stewart of Somerville Massachusetts.

New Meadows River Regatta Association South End PTA Hall Commodore Elmer Williams Jack Verheaus Alvah Morse George Cary 11 Linwood Haynes A. M. Mains, Jr George Cary II Clyde Ambrose A. M. Main, Jr New Meadows Randall F. Cook Bath National Bank Sanford B. Nickerson First National Bank

Bath area nurses alumni hold annual meeting

Mrs Voorhees retires as president and Mrs McInnes takes over with a slate of 1948 49 appointments. John Gould of Lisbon Falls entertains after a dinner and discussed writing versus authorship and satire on government bulletins.

Frederick Arthur Sewall William Aessone Ralph G. Stet Herbert Cavinaile Ahaeg Blair Iliary Voorhees Pepeient McInnes George Musk Donald N. Small Arthur King Dean Shaw William Kenley Roger Luke Willard Sprague Hollis Garey Norman Adams Loren Jaffe Edward St. Mar Archibald M. Main Bath Memorial Hospital McInness William Dennison John Gould Lisbon Falls Gould Maine New Hampshire Mid-West West Bulletin

Miss or Guild of Washing ton street da with here than were Olive Boyd Guild in faarbie

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Olive Boyd Guild and a place or event on Washing ton Street in Mass but lacks clear details or dates. The readable bits suggest a possible obituary or notice about a person named Olive Boyd Guild in Massachusetts.

Miss Or Guild of Washington Street Olive Boyd Guild Faarbie Head Mass

Grant Co Annex Plans Include Basement and Expanded Departments

The Grant Company announces changes to its Annex project. The new design adds a basement and a mezzanine for a women’s wear division and offices. The first floor will keep its layout with larger departments and a new stock of craft materials and yard items. The second floor will house the warehouse and a larger merchandise storage area.

Grant Co

Maine P T A Congress At Farm Home Week

Maine Congress of the P T A was presented at Farm and Home Week at the University of Maine by board members led by Mrs. Joseph I. Smith president of the State Congress. The symposium covered The Child and His Emotions Grandparents an asset or liability and related topics. Audience members urged more time and better publicity for Farm and Home events.

Maine Congress of Farmandeek University of Maine Joseph I. Smith State Congress

Etchings at Cosmo Club showcase Haskell family art

Ada Y. Greenblatt led a Cosmo Club program featuring musical selections by a string quartet. Ernest Haskell and sister Josephine Haskell Stevens exhibited works tracing the artist's growth from youth to mature pieces, with noted pieces destined for Princeton and a National Academy show. Ernest Haskell Jr has researched his father's biography, discovering widespread museum holdings of etchings.

Ada Y. Greenblatt Lehar L. V. Beethoven Londonderry Margaret Stackpole Ira Nadine William Meroff Cosmopolitan Club Ernest Haskell Josephine Haskell Stevens Ernest Kell Princeton Haskell Amelia Futre

State-wide Clean-up Week designated by governor in 1924

Governor Hildreth designated the week of April 1924 as State-wide Clean-up Week with sponsorship by the Maine Department and American Legion, echoing a 1947 movement. A Bath survey suggests local need for a clean-up campaign as well. Donald B. Sewall of Reptinas Harbor entertained the Monday Contract club with luncheons.

Hildreth Maine American Legion Bath Donald Sewall Reptinas Harbor

Long Pacific Health Mission by Dr Geiger and Family

Dr Geiger and Mrs Geiger traveled from San Francisco on the Navy transport Thomas Jefferson to Guam Japan the Bonins the Carolines and the Marianas then back to Guam and on to China the Philippines for health condition studies. They praised Navy fliers and ships as safest and noted Guam health system built by Capt Youngkin.

Morse Reete China Philippines Japan PraThy Ofidaia Pacific Ger San Francisco Thomas Jefferson Guam Bonins Carolines Marianas Geiger United States General MacArthur Enice Shanghai Anita Ginny Paul Bordwell, Jr Manila The Republic California

City Council Appointments and Tax Collection Powers

The Bath city manager and city treasurer may sue to collect past due taxes and expenses, with charges not to exceed ten percent. A committee will oversee the city’s trust funds and be authorized to act. Numerous petitions were submitted among which were the following.

City of Bath

Bailey Demonstrates Use of Reel Sidewalk On Hinckley Street

City council items refer Bailey project and others to the city manager. Parking meter discrepancy prompts review after discovery all meters set to two hours. City Marshal Moriarty explains coin insertion to curb abuse. manager to study and report. Skate and shrubbery complaints prompt action to hockey boards request. bath fire call pay referred for year.

Hinckley Street James W. Temple Charles Street Hiebarest Robert Hallet Hunter City Ee Frank L. Moriarty Reed Converse Fenn Bath

Dancing Fue Pupils Win Theatre Prizes

Pupils of Madelyn Oliver’s Dancing Theatre win prizes in a local contest. Kenny Wadsworth takes first prize of 100 dollars, with five year old JPin and Ginette among top finishers in a Bath area event.

Madelyn Oliver den Theatre Kenny Wadswa Mf Begin Tapee J. Chapin Camden Bath Ginette Arlene Kenny Wadsworth Jacque

Miss Oliver Opens School Years Past Shown

Two lines in the report note Chapin and Miss Oliver reflecting on three years since the school opened. The piece cites their long association and compares current status to the opening period. The tone is archival and local in scope.

Line Chapin Oliver Ver

Submittal of Motion Evidence and Diligence Indicated

The record notes Carey stating a belief that the data in question is not options and questioning the sufficiency of previous year’s parties diligence. The exchange emphasizes the requirement of diligence at the prior year and the examiner’s stance on data availability.

Carey

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