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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

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New England Fillet Production Competes With Imports

The report shows fillet production rising from 9,426,285 pounds in 1939 to 43,169,000 in 1945. For 1945 imports from Canada New foundland and Iceland amount to over 32 percent of New England output. In the first quarter of this year 12,306,549 pounds entered the U S from these countries. If trends continue through December total imports from the three nations could reach about 70,000,000 pounds, more than half of New England's output.

New England U. S. Customs Service Canada Newfoundland Iceland Hart

National Boys and Girls Week Observed Across United States

National Boys and Girls Week runs April 27 to May 4 marking the 26th annual observance. With the theme Building for Tomorrow with the Youth of Today the program highlights youth interests and the roles of home church school and youth-serving agencies in developing citizenship and healthy growth.

United States

Taxation and strikes in government revenue interests

A historical note argues government taxation has grown to claim a larger share of income lost by industry than factory owners did, reflecting a shift in financial stakes in labor disputes.

Bath Cleans Up for Clean-Up Week and Easter Peace

Next Monday Bath begins Clean-Up Week highlighting pride in a well kept home and thriving community. Easter Sunday offered ideal spring weather boosting church services with fitting sermons music and flowers amid postwar peace mood.

Bath

Maine newspaper fraternity loses two noted members

The deaths last week claim James A. Cook publisher of the Biddeford Journal and William L. Robbins proprietor of the Deer Isle Messenger, both former editors of The Brunswick Record and well known Maine journalists. The piece notes daylight time adoption across Maine and highway plans, plus a plan to convert surplus potatoes into alcohol in Aroostook County.

Maine James A. Cook Biddeford

Morse JVs Open Season With Lisbon Falls Game

Morse JVs meet Lisbon Falls at Kelley Field Thursday at 4 p m announced by coach Bill Johnson. It is the first of two Lisbon Falls games this year plus two with St Donis JVs and two with Wiscas. All JV players report today for equipment issue.

Morse JV Lisbon Falls Kelley Field Bill Johnson Morse St. Donis Wiscas Johnson Richard “Lefty” Gilmore St. Dominic’s of Lewiston

Bath Rifle Shooters Enter Next Tuesday Night Match

Tuesday of last week the Bath Rifle club held a carding event with J Walter Snipe taking third in one card of flies and Earl Higgins claiming first in another. Elwood Hathorne earned second with a Maine trout net and a card of salmon flies. an eight cartridge box is noted as prize. The match next Tuesday night will pit Turner against Hartsgrove. List of the shooters taking part:

Bath J. Walter Snipe Earl’ Higgins Bean Maine Elwood Hathorne Turner Hartsgrove

Citywide checkup set at three schools for children entering school

SOMME ETS U UNDERWAY arranges a multi site health and dental checkup at Dike Huse and Mitchell schools from 9 to 11 a m on the specified date. Parents planning fall enrollments, and those moving away before September, are urged to bring birth certificates for registration. Local doctors and dentists will provide free services, with attendance at each school for the September intake.

Dike Huse Mitchell Ralph D. Warren Huse School Earl L. Wade Mitchell School Leon E. Buck Milton C. Stephenson Dike School Virginia Hamilton Francis Winchenbach J . I. Smith Jacob Smith

Moffatt Summer Home Destroyed in Fire

Five Islands Volunteer Fire Department stopped the blaze from spreading to nearby structures. A garage housing farm machinery and equipment was saved, but the main house burned beyond recovery. Mr. Moffatt said the loss is insured.

Five Islands Moffatt

Taxpayers get break on free mosquito bites

Weymouth Mass taxpayers will not face a 1946 assessment after the Massachusetts Reclamation Board informed Weymouth selectmen that the town has accumulated a $600.18 excess for mosquito control. The suspension covers the summer due to the overage.

Weymouth Mass Massachusetts Reclamation Board

The Robin's Song and Easter Bees in School Pages

A collage of classroom performances and student entries including The Robin's Song by Nancy Woods Hail to the Risen King solo Evelyn Perry A Real Egg by George Young Jr Rabbit Song Kindergarten class Little Things That Help Jean Goody To Please Him Bobby Lund Only One Song Irene Crocker Spring Gardens Violin Solo Joan Burgess Ready For Easter John Chase The Reason Bull Elizabeth Two Little Neighbors Exercises What Can We Do A Spring Meeting Patricia Evelyn Perry Risen Song Jesus Is for Me Everything Now Laura Palmer Better Than Words Joy School An Easter Goodbye

Eeen Hy Aoees Nancy Woods King Evelyn Perry George Young, Jr Jean Goody Bobby Lund Irene Crocker Spring Gardens Joan Burgess John Chase Elizabeth Patricia Jesus Laura Palmer

Senior League Schedule Announced for Kelley Field

The schedule lists games from April 27 to May 25 at 9.00 and 10.15, all at Kelley Field. Teams include Cobb Watson, Powers Market, Times Co, Torrey Roller Bush Bne, and others with games called in rain via YMCA or Phil Oliver at 1690. Players must be at the field one hour before kickoff.

Torrey Roller Bushing Works Cobb-Watson Times Co Powers’ Market Cobb- Watson Torrey Roller Teeks Gatareay Torrey Roller Bushing Works Saturday Times Co Torrey Roller Bush- Bne ¢ Cere Kelley Field Y.M.C.A Phil Oliver Rsageeres

Tuesday Bowlers Honor League at Phoenix Banquet

The Tuesday Night league bowlers gathered at the Phoenix hotel for their annual banquet. Frank Pepper supplied flowers and the Park Bowling alleys hosted the event, with Abraham Kramer and Harold Paemae speaking for their teams Steeves Market and Pontiacs. Prizes were awarded to each team member and guests enjoyed a turkey supper and bowling.

Otel Phoenix Frank Pepper Park Abraham Kramer Steeves’ Market Harold Paemae Pontiacs Sclnenea Mr. Pepper

Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club Plans May 5 Field Trial

The Sagadahoc Gun and Skeet association schedules a local pointing dog field trial for May 5 at North Bath with full-grown pheasants, derby and all-aged stakes, entry $1. Judges are Dr. Warren E. Kershner and Rodney Rowe Sr. Local setters and pointers urged to enter. a larger state trial is planned for fall. a club house remains deferred.

Sagadahoc W. . Mussenden Nick Mihalos Jaquith Drarren E. Kershner Rodney + Rowe North Bath Dan Hall W. F. Mussenden

Morse High School Varsity Joins Six Team League

The Morse High School varsity squad will join the league to create a six team competition. Prospective players who have not signed up may still join by adding their names at the Kee. The season looks promising for the squad and the league.

C Sacker Ibiahton Neil R. Stevens Oliver J. Ian B. Mee Desmond R. Bean J. Parker Haynes G. Perry Ae Gallant Landers, Jr L. Stairs R Mogttit S. Doyle R. Corey R. Yatox Logan F.C Ty Yden Mgr Wesen Edgren S. Hunter Cromwell E. Gynn R. Bronson Lee L. Boardman L. Fortier E. Fortier J. Mullaney H. Perry H. Bogart Knoyes A. Bonney A. Jewett C. Eurecha Mer BIW Blues McDonald C. Brewster Boek A, Re C. Dearborn J. Gilmore C. Staller R. Taylor Lee R. Peasley Varney Brown D. King Bronson E Egener Ssaeer Homans Batt Morse High School

Hyde County veterans group event features выступ

A Hyde County gathering showcases veterans organizations including American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. Gertrude Pratt and VFW officials, with songs like Battle Hymn of the Republic and Star Spangled Banner performed by the Hyde Camp choir. Notables listed include Elmer Moore Cmdr and Vernon W. Miller among organizers and speakers.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Elmer Moore Cmdr Carl Swanton American Legion Auxiliary Gertrude Pratt P. P. Navy Club of America Conrade Volz Hyde Camp Jack Shaw L. L Harry Smith Star Spangled Banner Assembly Hyde Mary Pratt Eva Lemont Ee Ue Robinson Tia Frances L. Warner Commelionn Warner Cairns Ireeis Miller le Wilson S. Luceline Maurice J. Er Vernon W. Miller George O. Melzard Walter

Cancer awareness talk highlights national toll and research

A Maine event features Dr Lit and Dr Gottlieb among speakers urging biannual medical checkups and renewed focus on cancer care. Ledlie H. Berry and Dr Jed tins Gottlieb of Lewiston participate, with Portland medical society backing the discussions on patient pain and treatment progress.

America Lit Newell Sician Ledlie H. Berry Bom Ws Doinham Wae Alt Po Portland Cer Society Fee Jed Tins “Gottlieb Lewiston Maine Medical Ety

Bath Rifle Team Competes in State Shoot

Bath men at the Bath Rifle Association attended the state shoot with 12 teams competing and a total of 14 members present.

BATH Apt Bath Rifle Anch

Babies Born In Reston Area In 1946 Report

A short list notes newborns with parents and ages in Reston area, including a 17 year old mother and a 13 year old relative. The brief mentions residence on High Street and a 1946 date, describing hospital or home births and family names in readied OCR text.

Easter Rabbits Paid For By Navy Visitors In City Store

Two U S Navy officers visited a local store and paid for rabbits as Easter gifts for children. Shoppers recall the event as a small civic moment with the officers selecting and delivering the animals to local youngsters.

Bere Shepard U States Navy

One retail store in Ofio-Sect 14.2

Fragmentary entry notes a single retail store in Ofio-Sect with a count of 14.2 persons and mentions German invaders and food items. It also contains an unrelated tip about dropping ice into a flower vase to cool water.

Municipal Court Costs Set for Monday Morning

A brief municipal court notice indicates costs or fines due, with proceedings scheduled for Monday morning. The readable fragments suggest a routine collection or payment action by the court.

Untitled fragment on tax rate discussion and public notice

A fragmented OCR item references public notice on tax rate changes for the next year. Mentions departments, dates, and possible hearings but text is incomplete and unclear. No full names or locations are identifiable.

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Eviction Cases Rise in 1945 Reports

Breathing through unclear wording, report notes a rise in eviction cases during 1945. The fragment mentions housing pressures and court action but provides few precise details or names.

Fragmentary Note Sparks After Church Gossip

A garbled post church message references life and Bath, mentioning a tray and vague events. Readable words suggest an after church social or rumor but details are unclear and no specific names or dates are present.

Dunton Presides as Recorder Court Judge Gar R. Tw La Penaetete

Frank O. Dunton presided for the first time in the Bath Brus her court as the attorney of Judge Gar R. D Tw. La Penaetete faced a verdict of four dollars and seventy cents after being found guilty.

Frank O. Dunton Bath Brusher Court Garrr la Penaetete

Weekly Crobs Word Puzzle Hint

The item presents a puzzle titled Weekly Crobs Word Puzzle. It lists two clues: to fast and a fine mea cud. The readable text suggests a wordplay puzzle with brief phrases, typical of a weekly page teaser.

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State Highway Department New Meadows River New Meadows Brunswick Aroostook County Colonial League Colonial Club D. Jewett W. Hogan Hayes Hersom If. Winchenbach Eaton Parry E Parks Parker Footer McCabe Paquin Burns R Oliver Wilson Douglas McLaughlin Toothaker Fortier Rogers Mayo Ramsay Brewer Robinson Race Hall Houston U. S Congress J. Homan A. L C. L. Hooker Snell H. Cooke R. Christiansen N. Vamvakias Waoas S. Staley, Jr Bra . Veneer M. Crool Bgerees P. G. Bagdikian B. M. Zimmerman G. Hartsgrove Nares Somme Ball League Coleb Watson Phoenix Banquet ROD and Gun Club Vst Pinta Ave L. Plant R. Pratt Frates Bransco Liver Libby F Mitchell Plant R. Philbrick F. Crosby H. McCabe L. Harrington Mbor Ara Hyde CA Bey Veter Nrt Ele Opal Ibs Ling Crosby Reston Chase Tray Dunton Esau Uqenvys King Featun Inc
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