14 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes a local event led by Elford A. Stover to raise funds among merchants. The piece praises careful planning and widespread support, expressing gratitude from Bath citizens for his leadership and effort.
A historical news piece argues for wider highways to safely accommodate trucks and trailers. It cites unsafe drivers, rail safety problems, and the need to repair and upgrade up to a thousand miles of state and federal roads at a potential cost of two to three dollars per job.
A California congressman makes a strong appeal to restore an adequate merchant marine, arguing the government errs by leaving the industry underfunded and urging self-help to bolster a great American ship industry.
North street residents endure blasting and dust from the new approach to the Carlton bridge. Granite Street is torn up and several days of disruption are expected while crews restore the grade to match the new roadway.
The plan will raise street level on High Street as the bridge is built, affecting grade and access. The work involves temporary disruptions while crews complete the elevation and structural updates. Local officials advise motorists to follow posted detours and safety guidance during construction.
Fragmentary text describes a first meeting in a city with references to Portland and dates unclear. Names and specifics are illegible, leaving the event description ambiguous and incomplete.
A lawn party and birthday gathering honored a local figure with refreshments and music. Attendees included relatives and visitors from Biddeford and Springfield who sent birthday cards from families such as Mussender Cahill Footer Adams Scholfield Haynes King Footer Stinson Munsenden and Barrett Geinnivert, reflecting community ties.
A speeding case on Route 1 in West Bath had a driver clocked at 85 mph. The motorist paid a $10 fine plus $4.70 in court costs with State Trooper Frank W. Powers as the complainant. Other intoxication cases saw respondents plead guilty. fines ranged from $5 with varying costs and 30 day penalties.
Gerald Bennett of Bath admitted taking a motor vehicle without permission in municipal court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. He was fined $10 and taxed $7.65 in court costs or faced 80 days in jail after an eight mile chase ending on Alternate Route 1 in Bath. Patrolman Percy W. Kingsbury arrested him.
Ladies of the Salvation Army Home League and Bath Corps Outpost met at Mrs. Clarence Pennell's Oak Ledge home in East Harpswell for a social evening. Major and Mrs. Albert Warren joined from Bath. The highlight was a screening of Rin Tin Tin followed by a buffet luncheon prepared with help from Mrs. Christine Hamlin and Mrs. Hope McFarland.
A final season service is held at 3 o clock led by Rev. Corpecia of Foruland with Doggett and Smith assisting. Dr. Lawfefite Averhill to present a committee report while William Saye presides and names are listed for speakers and prayers.
A Bath group returns from a pleasant excursion aboard a launch with Capt. Ed around Harbor and Northeast Harbor. They visited Bar Harbor during Tennis Week where many yachts were present and several participants, including residents and notable locals, joined the voyage. On the way home the party stopped at Witham's Lobster House in Lincolnville for a shore meal.
A K Rogers jewelry repair and sales moves Friday to 22 Center Street in the building formerly shared with Just Fur shop. The renovated lower level adds new show windows and boosts Center Street’s appearance. Rogers previously ran the shop at 135 Front Street after relocating from Portland where he gained years of watch and jewelry repair experience.
A Friday night shower at Day's Ferry hosted by Mrs. Winship S. Reed Jr. honored Mrs. Charles Peters of Oak Grove Bath. Refreshments and polite well wishes followed, with many local guests including Mrs. Clinton Strout Mrs. Edmund Hayward Mrs. Robert Green Mrs. Samuel Lakin Jr. and others.
A figure shows about 24 000 taxicab firms operating across the United States. The estimate reflects a broad distribution among major cities and regional hubs, highlighting the widespread reliance on taxi services in urban mobility.
Mitchell Scheel reports 47 children from Cones Ave joined a Lambert Park paper drive yielding almost two tons. Hyde Park children enjoyed a beach day at Popham Beach with mothers Mrs Holbrook Mrs Watts and Mrs Garside. Prizes and movie tickets were awarded for various contests including candy hunts and donkey games.
The report notes Washington state experiences a wide rainfall spread from as low as 14 inches annually in drier regions to as high as 140 inches in wetter zones, indicating large variation in precipitation across the state.
Fragmented text outlines a world film version and a Broadway long run ending after eight years. It mentions stars Fier Powell, Rene Dunne as Father, Elizabeth Taybor, Mund Gwenn, and a production titled Life With Night with a debut planned in New York in November.
Several Bath businessmen contributed over $150 to defray the expenses of Fire Chief Richard Frates for the International Fire Chiefs Conference in New York later this month. They criticize the city’s refusal of a $100 appropriation and believe Bath’s participation could yield benefits exceeding the donated amount through exchange of modern firefighting methods and solutions from chiefs across the United States and Canada.
Camp Perry hosts the National Rifle and Pistol Matches with units like the Second Marine Division competing. Private First Class Daniel T. Wing, 18, of Bath is listed as a participant in the 1947 event alongside teams from the Marine corps and other services.
The fragment notes Botte colored Gementeae lows and gray more common than te alass. It observes blue red and greens rarer than white, indicating a restricted color spectrum in the discussed material.
Mr and Mrs Harold dating and Richard returned home from a long vacation. They discussed a farewell at their residence where a gown was given as a gift. The celebration touched on 10 years since a significant event and included a silver gift from Dén aring and Yale University.
Salvation Army tag days spanning Friday afternoon to Saturday raised about $4 100 with about $700 still needed to meet the goal. Major Warren and corps assistants along with co chairmen Mrs F Rae and W Bridgham expressed sincere appreciation to all donors. Volunteers from outside the city included Capt Herbert Pridham of Portland and others from Augusta and Porters.
A Maine Central bus strike disrupts travel for residents between this city and Brunswick. Main line and Lewiston Bath trips halted, trains handle some routes with less convenience. Mail service remains mostly unaffected, though Lewiston mail now routed by train. Local delays and refunds noted as schedules unravel. no major employment impact observed.
A program to post flags along streets will install 12 foot flagpoles every 25 feet in front of merchants. The city will fly flags on Thursday for V J Day and distribute copies of the Flag Code to merchants through the VFW commander to promote proper use of the National Emblem.
King Alfred the Great shields harvest near London in 905 as reapers gather crops against Danish raids. The defense aims to protect the year’s yield and lines up royal protection for English farmlands.
Residents of Five Islands and Otaiketae recall a devastating blaze years ago that destroyed homes. They urge the town to form a dedicated fire department to better handle future conflagrations and protect the community.
A Wed night gathering at 3 Bath Street celebrated Mary M Gallant with relatives and friends. Guests included Mrs Mary J Murphy Mrs Sadie Sarkis and others. The Twin Bees club planned a Thursday outing with Mrs theseman of Auburhl at Bailey Island ending with a shore dinner and supper at the Gilman home.
A report notes there are about 200 drive-in theatres operating across the United States. It highlights the growth of roadside cinemas and regional variation in availability and audience appeal.
A reader provided a fragment listing crossword clues including Pitcher Coin Awe symbol and zodiac sign hints. It reads like a puzzle page item with numbered clues and a few partial entries.
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