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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
6
Isleford fishermen report last night’s strong wind damaged pocket nets, lifting the net bottoms and letting herring escape. The failure could wipe out a major share of yearly income unless a carrier arrives to load catch. The article notes night sighting and technique details as crews work to secure gear.
Alfred J Back visits Sebasco for a short time on his way to England as Nazarene pastor at Candy's Harbor. He moved to Bath in 1934 from Bath Iron Works tin shop, married Ethel Hawes in 1919, and now plans to survey churches and relay messages to Plymouth. He will attend soccer and rugby matches and plans to see Morse High peers’ final games.
Commodore G A Seitz of the First ACm Point and Commodore Captain Joe Taylor lead negotiations to open a new branch of the university at the former Naval Air Station. Classes for Maine youth begin September 30 with staff and facilities moving to Orono. The project aims to provide advanced education and athletic life for enrollees amid Navy cooperation.
Citizens circulate petitions opposing parking meters and a tax survey. The city signed contracts for meters with Miller Manual Parking Meter Co. for a cost free trial. No signed contract yet for a tax survey engineer. Cole-Layer Co. notified, assessors to be contacted possibly for a contract soon.
The piece recalls a wartime city traffic surge when Bath Iron Works drew thousands of out of town workers. Police directed cars for an hour each afternoon as crowds lined intersections. Few accidents occurred and a major fire at Ted’s Diner caused no injuries amid the chaos.
The dedication of a bronze honor roll plaque in Phippsburg features a granite slab, funded by donors including John Rollins, with a ceremony involving about 1000 spectators. Maine State Guard provided a firing squad, as American Legion Post led the observance with multiple veterans groups represented and money raised by a local committee.
Miss Virginia Manson the oldest resident of the Old Ladies Home at 800 High Street Bath celebrated her 93rd birthday with gifts and callers. The home held a party in the evening hosted by matron Sadie Harnden and attended by members of the Home. Miss Manson has long been a Bath resident and remains active and beloved in the community.
A Pontiac coupe driven by Elizabeth D. Milliken of Woolwich collided with a Ford truck driven by Fred Frazer of Hallowell on the Carleton bridge Monday at 9 10. The coupe sustained extensive damage on the left side while the truck had only scratches. No charges were filed.
Seven new teachers have been engaged by the Board of Education to fill vacancies. Names and schools listed include Doris Scribner Ellsworth Grade 2 Washington primary, Arlene Low Benton Station Grade 4 Dike, Bonnie McKenna Bath Grade 1 South Street, Edith Horne Bath Grade 3 Center Street, Laura Craft Bath Home Economics Morse High, Marion McKenney Lewiston Grade 4 Huse, plus others across Dike North Grammar North Primary Central Grammar Center. The Morse High vacancy from Hesta Rose remains unfilled.
Bath Iron Works Corp and United States Vending Corp of Chicago sign a contract to develop dispensing machine models with exclusive manufacturing rights if successful. First demo delivered in Chicago. four more models planned for testing before any production. BIW reluctant on start date or volume. project may expand to other merchandise and operations outside shipbuilding.
Mr and Mrs William Kidd and daughter Carolyn from Quincy Mass visited Bath street relatives Mr and Mrs Harry Litchfield. Kidd recently discharged from overseas U S Army after service in France and Germany. He toured Greenouch Scotland birthplace of his father and London with uncles, photographing sites and grave of his grandfather.
Summer exhibits at the Bath Community Center grounds feature woodwork by older boys led by Howard McPhee. Notable pieces include a rocking hobby horse by the Arsenault twins, a wooden lamp by Rob Arsenault, and a blue painted wheelbarrow by Edward Marchette. Other entries include a toy bus, a boat model, breadboard pigs, and various small crafts.
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