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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
2
Bath Maine newspaper announces weekly edition published by The Times Company with offices at 83 Front Street. Lists F B Nichols as president treasurer and Harry C Webber as editor and provides subscription rates 2.00 yearly and 1.00 for six months.
Nurses and aides are urgently needed at the Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children in Bath. Officials insist no contagious polio cases have been or will be brought to Bath, as patients are past contagion. Volunteers will train in nonprofessional duties aiding patients on the road to recovery.
The article argues that wheat and grain shape civilization and that railroads alone can swiftly and efficiently move the vast harvests. It notes 300,000 carloads of last year’s crop held in government storage must be moved to make space for the new harvest, asserting rail transport is essential for mass movement of grain nationwide.
The Brannan farm subsidy plan faces changes as the Administration seeks to avert a Democratic Republican defeat. Chairman Cooley announces a two year trial limited to potatoes eggs and shorn wool with Brannan choosing three perishables or two perishables plus wool for the subsidy test.
The plan envisions removing hogs as a crop for a trial phase and letting perishable food prices fall to natural levels. To maintain farm income at a set target, the Government would provide subsidies to farmers.
An editorial in the Washington Post notes that many foreign officials admitted to the United States have prior intelligence or Communist organizational backgrounds. It argues diplomats have long served as spies and that such emissaries are security risks, but urges controlling conduct rather than barring admission.
The piece applauds a soap company's contest offering a fully furnished new home as first prize. It praises practicality, noting the home will use local materials and labor, benefiting the community and fulfilling a common American dream.
An Bath letter from Roscoe McFadden accuses Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. of failing to curb coal dust pollution. After a collier’s boiler cleaning last Thursday, coal dust showered homes west and north of the dock, despite promises to avoid boiler cleaning in port and to use water curtains or canvas curtains. Residents report extensive smoke and dust damage to property.
Preston A. Wade of Worcester Massachusetts pleaded nolo contendre at Municipal Court after being charged by State Trooper George Buzzell with passing another car on a curve. He was found guilty and fined five dollars plus six dollars ten cents costs. Another local man was found guilty of intoxication and fined ten dollars plus costs or 30 days in Kennebec county jail. A third respondent received a suspended sentence for intoxication and was placed on probation for one year.
For the week ending August 6 the Maine Department of Health and Welfare reports one tuberculosis case in Bath and one gonorrhea case in Sagadahoc County.
Mr and Mrs James Meserve celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their North Pleasant street home, receiving flowers from Mt Carmel Chapter OES and gifts from friends. The issue also notes weddings engagements reunions and visits across Richmond plus church calls and travelers visiting local families.
Miss Murial Anderson visits her father Dr. Ernest Anderson in Portland. Mr and Mrs Cleveland Marriner entertain Mrs Smith and her son from Winchester Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs William Sullivan Jr and son take a two week trip through the Green Mountains to Lake Champlain and Northern New York. Mr and Mrs Edward Pinkham Jr move into the Stitphen house on Darrah Street. Mr and Mrs Henry Fenner of Providence visit before continuing to St Johns New Brunswick. Mrs Dewey Fisher visits in Portland. Mr and Mrs Arthur Fossett and son of Gardiner visit town Sunday.
Aged Lincoln Home residents in Newcastle, aged 78 to 95, organized a toy booth on Founders Day to raise funds for screening their piazza. Dolls made by the women supported the campaign, with orders for future shipments from across the United States. Matron Mrs. Connolly, a former Bath teacher, supervised the project and the home celebrated its effort.
Nine firms bid for supplying tires to municipal vehicles. Century Tire Co. of Portland won with discounts from contract dealer prices, offering 21 percent off passenger tires and 10–20 percent off truck and tractor tires with 2 percent extra for 10 days. Tires to be delivered in Bath as required. The city notes last year’s discounts were lower.
The Dorothy Bucklin chapter of the World Wide Guild met informally at Se Basco beach on Sunday to plan the year ahead. Attendees included counselor Mildred Stuart, president Edna Wright, vice president Mary McCorr, secretary Dora Wright, treasurer Dora McDorr, Lynne Wright and Arlene McDorr.
J. Fred Cook of Belmont Massachusetts, former supervisor of Times Job Printing in 1907 and 1908, visited Bath street Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Litchfield. He now works as a proofreader for The Boston Globe.
The Working League held a Center School sale with embroidery, knickknacks, aprons, and treats. Attendance was high but heat reduced turnout. donations continued, with an estimated gain over 350 dollars. Volunteers organized kitchens, tables, and serving while community groups hosted related events and notices encouraged polio care help and a summer dance.
The Five Islands and Georgetown Baptist communities hosted a moonlight sail led by Capt. William Plummer with the Gordon colony aboard. They attended dances at Howard's Hall, rehearsals for a minstrel show, and a baptism service at Hagan's Cove. Several church members are involved in a Friday recital at Camp Overlook and a Sunday service guest preacher, with local library events and summer visitors noted throughout.
Miss Belle Heald of Gebirge town called on Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lewis. Rev and Mrs William Wolfe hosted Naperville friends. Otis Baker of Norwood Mass and J Clifton Little of East Rochester NH visited. Marion Ainsley vacationing with Eunice Nelson in Cambridge. Leslie Ainsley weekend with his sister. Carlton Hinckley of Quincy Mass staying through Summer. Mrs George Lee of Onset Mass guest of her daughter and family.
The Cemetery and Park Board with the Highway and Sewer department and Fire department cleared the City park pond. A fire pumper emptied water while debris and roots were removed, new overflow drain installed, and pond refilled with clear water. City Manager Mittendorf notes the pond is not for wading or swimming due to past unsanitary conditions.
Parents with children starting school this Fall and not registered in spring should contact the Superintendent of Schools for registration as soon as possible. Bring the child’s birth certificate. Schools open Tuesday September 13 with teachers meeting the day before at a time and place to be announced.
Little Torrent No. 1 of Bath secures first in second class at New England Hand Tub Muster in Newburyport Mass winning $15 for a 130 ft 11 1 2 in play. Androscoggin of Topsham second with 127 ft 1 in. four clubs failed to touch the paper.
Bath appoints Richard Frates as Fire Chief and Forest Fire Warden with approval from City Manager Ralph Mittendorf and Forestry Commissioner Albert Nutting. Boothbay Region Garden Club hosts 15th annual flower show today and Thursday at Oak Grove Casino West Boothbay Harbor. Mrs Don Sewall chairs the event and Mrs J A Stevens serves on the Registrations and Entries Committee. Mrs Paul Watts returns home after surgery at Memorial Hospital on Central Avenue.
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