07 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
1
A terse post office notice references a meth related incident with unclear details. The fragment suggests an arrest or investigation linked to drug activity and mail services. Further clarification is needed to identify involved individuals, locations, and dates.
Only 40 of 560 vessels were sold and a $25,000,000 aim is proposed to stimulate merchant marine activity, provide national defense support, increase buying power, and create jobs for workers.
An opinion arguing that high top tax rates deter investment and reward effort, calling upper brackets confiscatory. It claims real government cuts require reduced federal revenue and criticizes bureaucratic waste as long as money flows in. It asks what is the most compelling argument for tax reduction.
Last week markets turned cautious as British bonds fell and London stocks dropped amid Labour government troubles. New York saw two days of declines while Chicago grain prices slipped and cotton tumbled. Cleveland transit sought loans but faced stiff competition in the market.
Fragmentary text notes railroad de edits and rising rates with an indication of a 2 percent level in a 1946 context. Details unclear but suggests small cost adjustments affecting rail travel or freight.
The report outlines a postwar rehabilitation effort funded to revive industry, noting Palm Stand or Car Manufacturing Co as a key supplier. It states 1,603 cars produced for rail service, surpassing total passenger car purchases by all railroads in the nation the five prewar years 1936 to 1940, when 1,788 passenger cars were bought.
At multiple playgrounds students collected about two tons of waste paper and earned prizes for top contributors. Movie tickets awarded for perfect attendance and pet show wins. winners include Eu nie Milliken Beverly Austin John Wills Lee Canalis Marilyn Giberson Henrietta Rogers and Paul Johnson. Woodwork starts Thursday. prizes given for cutest est largest and funniest pets among others.
Mrs. Clarence Freeman and daughter Marie of Lambert Park with Mrs. Laforest Coombs and daughter Beverly of Cherry Street returned from a motor trip to Baldwinville New York for a wedding at St Marys church Fay Freeman and William Kitchen were married. John Starling Bill Hosford and S Edgar Moody Jr arrived in Bath on a bicycle tour from Maplewood New Jersey to St Johns Newfoundland via Maine New Brunswick and Nova Scotia the venture uses Route One leaving Portland by train with sleeping bags and outdoor gear for weeks on the road.
The report mentions fishermen using veined shells for bait, a steady week with 14 bushels of savies for bait and chum, and porgies shipped to New York for food. It notes a busy new freezing unit at Se asco and a planned marine hardware store near Sebasco or West Point.
The Colonial Photographic Service, Inc. consolidates three Bath photo firms led by Sidney L. Cullen Guy Nicholas and Eugene Burley. It will offer portraiture events and commercial work with mounting framing photo copying and aerial and marine assignments while retaining all staff.
Harold J. Brown Jr of Georgetown pleads guilty to passing on a curve on Route 127. He pays $10 fine and $4.70 costs. State Trooper Frank Powers filed the complaint. Three intoxication cases also heard with pleas guilty. one fined $6.50 or 90 days plus $4.70 costs. A drunkenness case was dismissed for lack of prosecution.
Judge Gardiner Ree presided as one defendant pleaded guilty to intoxication charges. The court ordered a fine of 5 dollars and 4.70 dollars in costs, or fifteen days in jail.
Mrs Keith McLuer returned to 133 Washington street from Memorial hospital after a two week stay. Carolyn and Robert Faially, children of Mr and Mrs Mennealy, visit Summer with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Charles Sassaiscine of Franklin street. The mother plans to join them soon while Mr Mennealy travels to California on business. he previously served as assistant manager of Senter's Inc.
TAC INE Arrive lideres Housing Authority in cooperation with the Housing Authority and local tax officials. Payments in lieu of taxes are computed by applying the local tax rate to valuations. The law allows deductions from the amount paid to the municipality for expenses normally funded by local taxpayers but not for the project. Deductions include street lighting, maintenance, hydrant service. A 2 percent discount for prompt payment is taken.
The 1706 North Parish Church in Maine, once used by General Knox and his family, remains on its original site. Knox donated $200 and glass for the town meeting house. the bell and Bible link to Montpelier. The church later became the North Meeting House and, in 1920, Rev. John Wakefield was ordained as evangelist.
A five color Maine publicity folder targets chambers of commerce auto clubs and travel bureaus with timetables and notices to editors nationwide. Butler says August September and October bring plentiful accommodations, many at reduced Labor Day rates, while fairs races festivals and hunting season keep Maine visitors entertained. Alfred Gannon returns from Detroit and plans a long visit with Bath relatives.
Mr and Mrs Fred Osgood and their daughter from Bedio Street are spending their vacation at Belgrade Lake. Mr Osgood is employed by the Sagadahoc Realty Association.
A retrospective recounts the Air Forces origins from early dirigibles to World War I actions, highlighting key pilots like Frank Luke and Eddie Rickenbacker, major battles, and the 1947 emphasis on jet research and strategic security as the service matured.
A Bath woman was struck by an automobile and treated at a local hospital. The incident occurred near Phippsburg with the driver identified as El. Woodman.
A report notes a fine bill of health issued for West Bath and mentions the Socata Marcete case. The county records show health status actions and related docket references.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Mr and Mrs with a son Charles and daughter Nett from Columbus Ohio. It references graduation and a move to Texas for a person or event, but the text is garbled with incomplete names and places. The item appears as a local interest blurb with uncertain details.
An incomplete item mentions several games and a person named Richard receiving something with ice cream. Details are obscured by garbled OCR text, leaving multiple unreadable fragments and no clear outcome or participants.
Salvation Army conducts tag day on Saturday to reach a $5000 fundraising goal. Local volunteers and visiting salvationists will contribute services to boost participation and ensure a successful drive.
The report records unusually warm and cool June conditions with a high of 71 degrees on the 20th and last year 4 on the 16th. Coolest mornings reached 41 degrees on the 3rd and 8th this year, versus 42 on the 20th last year.
Guests listed include Phyllis Matthews Micheel, Donna Matthews, Marjorie Matthews, Barbara White, host Bettina Snell, with additional attendees noted. Names appear in a birthday party notice fragment from the local page.
Community notes that Heron Valley has returned to Bath after a visit from William Watson who was in Fort Fairfield. The report notes a short absence and the homecoming event in local circles.
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