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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

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Local Sewall Support Grows In Bath Area

A “Senator for Sewall” club formed in Bath led by William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works aims to mobilize votes for Sewall in the June primary. The move reflects broad backing in his home county and expectations of a strong turnout as he campaigns on experience as governor and his foreign policy credentials.

States United States Europe William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corporation Maritime Convan Bath Club Sewall

Supply Out of Balance Strains Steel Production

Steel output has slumped in recent months due to the coal strike, triggering unease in Washington over how to supply essential industries like freight car building and oil. A 1948 production forecast suggests output will exceed demand by about 10 percent, fueling calls for controls and sparking fears of allocation schemes and red tape.

Washington

Maine Three Quarters Century Club May Hold Meeting in Bath

The Three Quarters Century Club may hold its annual meeting this summer in Bath. Possible site is the grove south of the Old Folks Home overlooking the Kennebec River and Reach. The Old Folks Board may open the institution for inspection by the aged visitors.

Maine ‘Three Quarters Century Club Bath Old Folks Kenniebec River the ‘Old Folks

Work Crews Progress on Route 1 Bridge Project

A large crew works on roads sidewalks near High and fe streets and the new bridge over Route 1. Weather delays halted recent progress but crews expect resumed activity as conditions improve.

High Route 1

Bath Tugs for Fourth of July Rail Anniversary

A Bath community section reports marked improvement and hints at a Fourth of July celebration with Maine Central Railroad involvement. It recalls the first train into Bath on July 4, 1848, marking a century since that arrival.

Bath Maine Central Railroad Company

Bath couple plans to raise canaries in Auburn farm venture

Mr and Mrs James Hunnewell nee Carol Drake plan to move to Auburn and buy a farm to raise canaries extensively. Mrs Hunnewell previously ran the pet shop at W T Grant in Bath and has kept canaries at home. They owned five adult birds and eight chicks, with several hatched in October already singing. They are active in Eastern Star and Daughters of America, and both teach Sunday school at Beacon Street church. Mr Hunnewell, Auburn native, served in the U S Army in World War II.

James Hunnewell Carol Drake Hunnewell Edgar L Oliver Street Auburn W. T. Grant Eastern Star Bath Morse High Patten Free Library Beacon Street Church Polar Star Lodge of Masons Hunewell Grover Hunnewell U. S. Army Germany

Dike School Girl Hurt In Recess Door Accident

Lorraine Allen a seventh grade pupil at the Dike school was injured Tuesday during recess when she pushed against a heavy door causing her right hand to go through a glass pane severing arteries and veins. First aid by her teacher Mrs Faith Sherwood saved blood loss. Lorraine a Times Co carrier is recovering at Memorial hospital and is noted for prompt nightly rounds with a dog at one stop.

Lorraine Allen Dike Memorial Hospital Faith Sherwood Lorraine the Times Co Russell L. Phinney Oliver Street Sanford Clarence Ring High Street

Motorist Fined for Speeding Car

Five cases heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court. Carrol W. Coffin of Sebasco pleaded guilty to speeding 55 mph on Washington street and failure to stop for an officer. Coffin paid 10 dollar fine plus 4.70 costs. the latter case was placed on-file. Bath police officers Edward Newell and Byron Clark were complainants. Other defendants faced intoxication charges with fines ranging from 5 to 10 dollars and costs up to 6.50. One case ordered to pay 5 dollar fine plus 6.50 costs or 15 days in jail.

Gardiner R. Deering Carrol W. Coffin Sebasco Edward W. Bridgham Washington Street Edward Newell Byron Clark The Bath Police

Civic Club Its Husbands Night in Winne eater

Suburb Civic club in Winnegan hosts Husbands Night at the Community house on May 6 with officers to be installed. A rummage sale is planned for April 28 at the club house. Guests expressed thanks to committee members including Farrell, Lelia Oliver, Mrs Annie Malcolm, and numerous Mr and Mrs couples.

Danford MacDonald Harold Haggett J. Emery Footer Lloyd Rogers Seymour Hayden Ralph Rice Harold Miller Harold Mott Harold Small Kenneth Atwood Walter Rogers

Lions Club hears Bath Brunswick telephone film show

William Menneasley of New England Tel presented telephone activity films at the Lions Club meeting. Guests E L Bibber of Kenne bunk Lions spoke on the June convention plans, and William Sanfouci of Sanford Biddeford Lions attended. A Bath club play was discussed and volunteers were asked to help set scenery at Morse High. Voting delegates to the Kennebec convention were named with several alternates listed.

William Menneasley Bath-Brunswick New England Tel. & Tel. Co Lions Club E. L. Bibber Kennebunk Lions Club William Sanfouci Sanford- Biddeford Lions Bath Club Morse High School Kennebec William Turpie Elmer William Harold P. Small William Niss Robert Brownell Homer Johnson Clinton Owen Howard Steen E Nugent Shumway Loren Jaffe John Taylor Clyde Mallett Charles Hoebel Nathan Press John Mulcahy Carer Butterfield James Calan

New Sardine Boat Ruth and Mary Arrives at Bath

The Bath Canning Co. welcomed its new 83 foot sardine carrier the Ruth and Mary at the North End wharf after a trial run from Thomaston. Built last fall at Newbert & Wallace, the vessel carries two GM diesel engines, radios, speeds about 10 knots, and will haul around 100 hogsheads of herring from Maine coastal weirs to Bath for canning.

Bath Canning Co Ruth and Mary Bath Thomaston Newbert & Wallace Calvin Stinson Glenn H. Lawrence Canning Company Lawrence Ruth Mary Bath Up Maine

Women’s club notes and upcoming events listed

The group reports a rummage sale profit of 38 dollars and 21 cents. A May 5 pre-event at Huse is planned. May 18 banquet will replace a meeting at the STEL club. Officers installed include president Mrs Charles Small and treasurer Mrs John Hart.

Phos Bees Woods Useell Austin Ernest Eo Bean P. T Syton Ure Frank Durant Gerard Huse T. A Dent Charles ’ Small Daley Ton Stel Club Gates Oreat Alex Burgess Charles T. Small Sware Woods John Hart

Junior League Sees Old Time Movies in Bath

Friday night event sponsored by the Junior Hospital League filled the Sedgwick dining room as audiences watched 1914 to 1918 era films starring Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. George Barker projected the silent comedies while Douglas Dearborn played period music and Mrs. A. M. Main Jr chaired with Miss Mary Pierce and Miss Eleanor Wilson assisting.

Rty Juniorospital League Sedgwick Erlie Chaplin Haroldry Buckle George Barker Bath Douglas Dearborn MacDonald A. M. Main, Jr Mary Pierce Eleanor Wilson

Patrolman Kelliher Brought To blush by French sailor

Patrolman John Kelliher's cheeks reddened after a French sailor, recently ashore from the trawler Charles Massot, kissed him in front of City hall. The sailor, in a flirtatious mood, declared his love for the gendarmie and promised to trouble no more. Mr and Mrs Daniel Morse of

John Kelliher Charles Massot Kelliher Stanes Keltiher

Girl Scout Camp Program Aims To Reach Every Member

The Bath Girl Scout Council outlines a plan to extend camping experiences to all members for a taste of camp life. They emphasize health and safety standards, independence, and skill building through troop led activities at Pine Haven and other camps, with adult guidance.

Sewall’s Woods Bath Pine Haven Tip No San Girl Scout

Teachers Elect New Officers in Education Meeting

Education officials discussed radio use in schools citing eight aims from engaging curricula to aiding disabled students. Mr Hudelston warned stations must win listener approval to sustain educational programs, noting an Honor Survey gauges audience. Mrs Villa H. Quinn and Mrs Muriel McAllister Erskine attended from the State Department of Education.

Meneie Hudelston

Organize Sewall Club Forming A Women’s Group

A women’s organization will be formed at a later meeting to be held at Hotel Sedgwick. Rehearsals are now under way for the operetta Sunny to be staged at the Huse School on May 7 in the school auditorium. The afternoon program includes children’s participation.

Hotel Sedgwick Sunny Huse Gare Welll Brade

Body of American Hero in Pacific Area Is Buried

Readable fragments report a burial in the Pacific area for an American hero. The text mentions a Bath native, education details, and a service held the same day with local officials noted. Partial lines indicate high school and university references, but the passage is incomplete.

Pacific Warey Wee Bath

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