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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
6
A local shop displays an old sea chest dated 1734 with hand hammered brass lockpiece and a key inside. Experts note black walnut construction and probable Salem, Massachusetts origin as the owner sailed as a privateer before settling as a farmer.
Mrs Sumner Sewall of Bath announces the Seeds of Peace campaign ended with thanks to garden clubs granges civic clubs and individuals for their generous contributions to its success The effort aimed to foster seeds spelling food and friendship and encourage neighborly understanding between Maine and Britain amid shipments to Italy.
Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath, a Republican candidate for State Senator from Sagadahoc, filed his nomination papers in Augusta on Friday. He is active in Grange groups and local civic bodies, previously served two terms in the Maine House, chaired fisheries and shore committees, worked five years with government soil conservation, and operates Rock Hill Inn with a noted reputation for dinners and clam bakes. He has held local roles including road commissioner and selectman.
Newly elected Bath Me rat Wetaing auxiliary held its first meeting with Duncan Innes welcoming Kasahite attendees. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Officers elected at the April 6 annual meeting include Mrs. Duncan Mes as president and Mrs. Harry B. Carney as vice president. Volunteers, committees, and newly appointed directors were announced along with budget details and Cozy Corner plans.
The body of Ralph W. MacDonald arrived Tuesday evening greeted by a military detachment from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Remains were moved to Mayo Funeral Residence for Bath lodge memorial services and later interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. He was the son of Mr Charles MacDonald and was killed in action in the Pacific Theater.
Bath business men and women filled the Bath Iron Works Recreation Center for the third annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. Speakers included Ray M. Hudson and B A Dwyer who urged diversification of industry and support for new ventures while Roy G. Stewart welcomed members and emphasized community growth.
Mrs. Joseph Bennett of Alna was struck in the head with a pistol butt by Arthur Anderson 17 a State ward living with the Bennetts. She was taken to Damariscotta hospital with head injuries and shock. Police and state authorities searched woods near Alna for Anderson who fled with about $100 in cash after the assault. He was last seen in North Whitefield after buying items with unpaid half dollar coins.
Former Councilman Philip H. Oliver of Bath was elected chairman of the Republican county committee at an organization meeting in the Bath city hall. Other officers named include Mrs. Anne Deering as vice president and Mrs. Durgin as secretary. Curtis was reelected as treasurer and will lead fall campaign fund collection with Oliver, Deering, Durgin, and others in attendance.
The U S Public Health Service told former Gov Sumner Sewall they will accept state certified clam tests for interstate sale and may fund nonchlorinating treatment plants. If tests show edibility, flats near Georgetown and Phippsburg stay open. pollution prompts closure. The department aims to aid Maine’s $10 million clam industry.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart of Somerville Massachusetts returned home after attending the funeral of Mrs Howard Pratt in Greenstreet Maine. Others from Damariscotta and Gardiner also attended and have since returned to their homes.
A fire at 32 York Street in Bath forced nine residents, including four children, to flee in night clothes. Two taxi passengers and bystanders helped carry out a two weeks old infant and other occupants as flames and smoke filled the front room. Damage is pegged around 1500 dollars with missing wallet cash.
Paul McCole of this city was a recent business visitor in Waterville, meeting local executives and touring firms during his trip.
Three 117-foot class French motor trawlers under construction at Bath Iron Works will slide into the water Friday in a triple launching starting shortly after noon with the first boat due at 12 15 PM. At 11 o'clock the French Merchant Marine Mission in the United States will award William and Newell, poet of Bath Iron Works, the Officer du Merite Maritime.
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