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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
2
An editorial assesses Governor Payne's stance on taxation arguing he opposes a sales tax and supports income tax if needed, with a referendum possible. It praises his call to live within state income and notes House leaders split between economies and increased spending, urging restraint to cover two years.
The piece argues fire safety starts with States communities and individuals. It urges home inspections of heating and electrical systems, removal of hazards, and a clean house to prevent fires. Spring clean-up campaigns aid prevention, with every community expected to participate.
West Bath grange met Monday with 100 members present. The program featured two parts of singing readings and tableaux by members including Bernice McGlinchy Beatrice Leavitt Thelma Sylvester and others. Friday a play Dont Darken My Door will be staged by Dirigo grange followed by dancing. Past Masters association and Lecturer Council meet Dirigo grange Thursday night.
The Secretary of Commerce informed the local Chamber of Commerce that due to improved scrap supplies the iron and steel heavy scrap campaign will terminate May 15. Winter weather and increased German shipments boosted scrap availability, enabling mills to produce more steel faster.
Harold Charron of Bath Maine argues one way streets harm business after a tour of the South and Central states where two way streets allowed easier parking and shopping. He says Bath's plan will deter customers and police enforcement adds pressure.
William S Newell president of Bith Iron Works Corp Mrs Louis A Dale and Rev Joseph O Purdue will judge the Junior Senior English Essay Contest at Morse High School sponsored by the Bath Rotary Club Essays will focus on How We Can Protect Our American Way of Life From the Infiltration of Communism.
The Highway department regrades Water Street to straighten and level its granite curbing. Large blocks eight inches thick and over two feet deep show prior misalignment from frost and settling. The work sharpens the street’s appearance and will likely fill many potholes once finished.
Bath Lodge of Elks held Friday night installations in the City Hall auditorium with Grand Exalted Ruler Brian M. Jewett presiding. Attendees included Ronald Gillis William Cross Edward G. Coley Arthur Henry and other lodge representatives as officers for year were named led by George W. Gallant as exalted ruler and Frank H Reinoehl as secretary. additional appointments included Chester Comeau inner guard Wilfrid Guerin chaplain William Meannealy organist Hugh S MacDonald esquire and other officers.
The Athletic Committee approved a 300 dollar budget for the Junior Legion baseball program for the coming season and reported donations aiding Sewall field development. Plans aim to field 30 boys, with 16 eligible for state competition, sustaining a year to year program and enriching youths' summer time. A Togus Veterans Hospital patient Comrade Maxwell seeks correspondence, and Comrade F McDonald has left the hospital and will resume meetings soon.
State health officials report week ending April 9 1949 with Bath showing influenza 1 measles 18 mumps 19 West Bath streptococcal masopharyngitis 1 mumps 4 Bowdoin measles 6 nationwide totals include chickenpox 1192 diphtheria 8 German measles 37 gonorrhea 33 influenza 22 measles 130 mumps 336 pneumonia 188 streptococcal masopharyngitis 269 syphilis 227 reinfection 142 whooping cough 410.
New foundation work underway under Pecci Fruit store and Arthur's Lunch on Center Street. Built on made land the Kennebec tides cause excess moisture, so cement walls will replace timber foundations that needed frequent repairs. A new front will be added to Arthur's Lunch.
Bath appoints assistant tax assessors for seven wards. Ward 1 Mae Besaw, Ward 2 Harriet Grant, Ward 3 Viola Fish, Ward 4 Phillis Bowie, Ward 5 Eleanor Voorhees, Ward 6 Lula Varney, Ward 7 Beatrice Plummer. They are conducting an adult population census and several wards have completed their work.
Mrs Verna Lunn of 25 Raymond court and her sons Carol and Vaughn spent Easter with Mrs Lunns mother Mrs Edythe Harris in Gray. Mrs Florence Oxton of Lib erty arrived Friday to share the holiday with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Joseph L Robinson at 66 Denny road.
In 1949 Bath observes the 100th anniversaries of its first firemen’s muster and the opening of regular railroad service. The Portland & Kennebeck Railroad began in 1847 with Bath native George F. Patten lifting the first earth. Regular trains started July 4, 1849, and Bath built passenger cars at Patten Car Works. The fire muster featured five hand tubs, all surviving. Also 1849 saw Sagadahock House opening, later destroyed in 1894, and the wreck of the Bath ship Hanover near Kennebec River with all hands lost.
Maundy Thursday service drew 55 new members at Winter Street Church. Seven transfers from others joined. Communion observed and Easter preparations noted. Two identical Easter services planned at 9 30 and 11 with Sunday school at 9 15 for younger departments. Sixth graders to attend church services instead of Sunday school that Sunday.
Central church held a well attended Thursday service with Deacon Luther Thompson Everett Lord Fred Lord and Arthur L Pratt serving in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Laura Nichols Larrabee was baptized into the Christian church. New members welcomed include Mrs Katherine Whitney Mr and Mrs Richard Kimball Miss Sally Kimball Miss Ruth Janet Clark Stephen John Collins Mrs Shirley Selma Cain Mr and Mrs Harry Arthur Barker and Mrs Laura Nichols Larrabee.
Miss Nancy Sewall spent the Easter holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II of Washington Street.
Henry W. Owen Jr details the Front and Vine corner's ownership, noting Isaiah Crocker Jr sold to Philip Owen in 1806 for $900. The sequence follows Capt. Davis Hatch's 1830s possession and later owners, including Mrs. Gay and the Emerys, with the Harbor View Hotel name and the Temperance Union House tied to the property. The piece notes surrounding structures and notable Bath figures.
Tickets are on sale for a Morse High School concert featuring the junior band the Morse High band and the Dunlap Commandery band. Principal Keith L. Crockett band director Cecil Fullerton and band members are finalizing the program for the April 29 event.
Mrs Mildred H Trott started work this week in the office of William A Furber located on Front street. Her assignment and the length of probation were not listed in the notice.
Gertrude Dole a Wellesley College postgraduate research student spent the weekend with her parents Rev. Louis A. Dole and Mrs. Dole at their Middle street home.
More than 100 attended a Parents Night at the Community Center on a Wednesday. The evening included a musical program with Betty Footer and Gordon Pinkham, moving pictures, refreshments, games, and familiarization with center facilities. Door prizes went to Herbert Morse, Jerry Clough, and Joseph Hart. Nancy Stover led the refreshment committee with help from Mary Callan, Katherine Frates, Barbara Morse.
A full length feature film Africa Speaks will be shown at Morse High school auditorium on April 28 for grade school pupils. Keith L. Crockett, principal of Huse Memorial, secured the film to be shown at 3 45 pm. That evening it will be shown at Huse school as part of PTA entertainment honoring the 1948 49 Huse basketball season. A banquet will be served. The film by Eminem explorer Paul L Hoeffer is a documentary view of life in Africa. A small fee will be charged in the afternoon at the high school to cover rental costs.
Fire Chief Richard Frates urges permits for grass and brush burning to prevent out of control fires. Permits limit actions though do not grant free rein. common sense is advised. In Topsham the Maine Forestry Commission assigns Deputy Fire Warden Harold Peacock at Mount Ararat lookout to monitor nearby woodlands.
Girl Scout Troop No 8 of St Marys church led by Miss Gertrude Shumway and Miss Alice Avery held a candlelight investiture at the Knights of Columbus hall Tuesday last week. Four girls Jane McGregor Claudette Levesque Phyllis Cyr Jacqueline Bergeron received pins and Vivian McDougal earned eight badges and her first class ring. The event featured group singing and solos by Diana McDougal and Vivian McDougal, followed by refreshments.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support after the death of Mrs. Nellie Pinkham and family. Mrs. Milton Trott hosted her contract club gathering at her High Street home.
Sgt Roy E Morin and wife leave from Denny Road for a 30 day vacation covering 7000 miles. They visit Mrs Gerlad LaFontaine in San Antonio and relatives in Long Beach before touring Albany Cleveland Chicago St Louis Makee Dallas Waco El Paso Phoenix Indianapolis Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York City. Ronald and Norman stay with grandmother Mrs Fred Morin. Sgt Morin's post in Bath shifts to Sgt Bernard Mellin during absence.
Preston J. McDougal of Stoneham Massachusetts pleaded guilty to a reckless driving charge brought by Officer John Kelliher. He paid a $25 fine and $5.15 in court costs at Bathra e court Thursday morning. A Brunswick woman also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was ordered to pay $5 fine and $5.15 costs or serve 15 days in Kennebec County jail, arraigned on Deputy Sheriff Loring D. Small's complaint.
The Swedish weaving session at Montsweag Farm Bureau on April 7 in Mrs. Zina Eaton's home drew 15 members. Twelve weaving bags were started under instruction by Mrs. Percy Marston and Mrs. Percy Bailey. The bureau plans a meeting April 21 at 10 30 in the High School Home Economics room to discuss cake making.
Walter E. Reid a Georgetown retiree releases an open letter alleging abuses in Maine liquor laws. He says three years of private inquiry and data collection justify official investigation and offers to hand over his information to authorities. He reports contacting county and state officials with no visible action yet.
The statewide spelling bee finals organized by a Portland newspaper occur on the evening of May 3 at Huse Memorial school in Bath. Miss Shirley Robinson the seventh grade city champion at Huse will face winners from School Unions 48 and 43.
Readable crossword clues list across and down covering Indian Peru to pen point. Includes answers for Crowds rule incite Norse god Tungsten earth god Aegean etc. Puzzle features many city names languages and common terms across a broad grid.
Instructions explain a substitution cipher puzzle. It shows a sample cipher AXYDLBAAXR I mapping to a proverb by Longfellow. It notes one letter represents another and gives hints from word length and punctuation. The daily code changes each day.
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