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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
2
Unclear text references Chral Valley dams in California and Red rivers tied to power and water control. Mentions 0% storage and tenants gaining, with a vague nod to Truman and returning to decent folks. The fragment lacks concrete events or identifiable entities.
A Good Business company spokesman touts a safety campaign with the National Safety Council aimed at college students during Christmas holidays. He says fewer premiums and vehicles help the public by saving lives and reducing economic harm from accidents, benefiting all insured individuals.
The Hoover Commission calls for removing postmasters from politics and cuts in the post office payroll. The report argues many postmasters were politically appointed, with 6 million dollars in turnover noted over three years. It stresses local staffing changes bypass Senate confirmations to save taxpayers money.
The piece notes high yearly federal outlays for defense and foreign aid, criticizing the push for public works and social programs while the American dollar buys only half as much, implying rising costs and economic strain.
A Sagadahoc County Superior Court proceeding details alleged violence by Mr Green toward his wife Mrs Green. The defense did not object to certain evidence about a torn under knife and related threats. Sureties were posted for Mr Counts to appear in January.
A school feature describes Mrs. Mc Kenna’s creative teaching method for penmanship. Students earn good marks, receive a colored pencil affixed to a board, and make paper pencils from lollypop stems to celebrate progress.
More than 30 men attended the Central church parish house gathering last Tuesday. Laton Jackson spoke on his coin collection and the history of US coinage, with insights into old mints, while his brother Karcher Jackson introduced him. The group approved installing an exhaust fan and agreed to join Winter Street Men’s Club on January 6.
Mrs Frederick W Griffin and two children of Manchester New Hampshire are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs David C Dickson at 1083 Washington Street The Dicksons with their son Dave a Bowdoin senior motored to Manchester for Thanksgiving with their daughter and her husband
Mrs Clark and daughter-in-law Mrs Melville Clark entertained guests from Portsmouth New York, including Mr A Charles Marr and daughter Ann, during a visit to the area.
The Bath Recreation Commission announces closure of the Bath Community Center at 186 Front Street on Saturday due to lack of funds. Chairman Archibald forwards letters to the Community Center printing committee and John Parker chairing that committee, noting confidence in past operations but acknowledging the decision to discontinue. The center’s quarters will be retained by the Commission for future consideration and the operating committee is thanked for years of service.
A Bath Recreation Commission letter to Mrs. Parker explains the Operate Committee is willing to run the Community Center but needs additional funds. City funding may not resume until next April, so operation would have to continue on a reduced schedule or rely on other sources. The commission thanks Mrs. Parker and her committee for their years of support.
Despite obstacles Mr McCabe secured state investigations into milk operations and warnings for noncompliance with health laws. If warnings are ignored, court action and license revocations may follow while the dairy division enforces state rules to protect public health until the city adopts its own milk laws.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Mattor of 847 High Street have returned from a visit of several weeks with Mrs Rouse Mote and son George Saunders.
The note thanks past and present members of the Operating committee including John Parker and Mrs Joseph I Smith, plus Ralph Hilyard and John Mulcahy. It also credits the Youth Recreation Council, the Youngee, the PTA, the Lions and Rotary clubs, and many other groups. Appreciation is extended to Central Grammar School teachers and pupils and to the high school for cooperation.
The Mohiba ball committee sets December 3 at 8 pm with Lloyd Rafnell's Orchestra providing music featuring two vocalists and new arrangements. The gym will be decorated for a warm festive mood, and a coronation ceremony will crown the Mohiba Queen of 1948. A floor show by students precedes the coronation amid rising interest and voting.
Donald Fennimore, 14, of Bowdoinham, was treated at Bath Memorial Hospital for a thigh wound after a stray bullet in a wooded area near the Topsham Bowdoinham line. A second shot hit near his companion William Gerow, 14, in a tree. Hunters Howard Hall, 21, and Robert St Pierre, 31, aided Fennimore to Muddy River Road where motorist Robert Alexander took him home. Fennimore's condition was reported good. Sheriff Charles W Messenger and State Trooper George Buz zzell investigated. one slug was removed from a tree.
Miss Ann Tardif daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Tardiff of 1 Nichols Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital. The record shows an admission with notes about care and treatment.
A fragmented column recalls Merrimac life with scattered anecdotes about pool-like rumpus rooms, rainy day jokes, social security questions, and local figures such as Benny Sonia and “Chinky” Burns. It mentions Andrea Pert's school absence, Parke Grindell’s post Christmas gift exchange, and Bath’s abundance of clubs, ending with a cryptic note on a past event by six ladies.
A rough recount of Santa Claus visiting a Bath store reveals he was limited to accompanied visits, with many children missing presents unless escorted by parents. The store plans future Saturdays through Christmas when Santa will again preside at the toy department, hoping local kids will come to see him.
Six cases heard with two continued to Wednesday at Bath court. Seal Amy Jr. was fined 25 dollars and Judge Gardiner RB. Deer Pa Waters of Brunswick pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars after entering a guilty plea.
A fragmented note describes a food sale with funds to provide baskets and a Thanksgiving gift from the Ride-A-Wees. It mentions plans for 8 school functions and a room lacking a piano, with expectations to hear and write about the event.
The South End P T A plans its annual baked beans supper and fancy sale at the hall on Washington Street this Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Orris Ames chairs the supper committee and the sale is led by Broa McLeod Footer with home made records promised as top attractions.
Fragmentary OCR text from a local page mentions names and places with unclear meaning. Reads like a midsection of a personal or notice item with garbled phrases and misspellings, offering little coherent context or verifiable facts for a broader summary.
A fragmented report notes a meeting about current campaign matters and MMC participation. The summary mentions plans to join a setting, with an area date to be announced and mentions of schools, committees, and potential military or air force involvement in a community agenda.
The Morse gridders completed a perfect run with wins across their schedule. Retirements and past eras are acknowledged as the old team recalls a streak that defined the program.
Fragmentary notice describes a Wednesday celebration with a centerpiece cake and guests including Angee MacBoralal Bo Waters and Deborah York York Village. Names appear garbled and several attendees are listed as out of town, leaving unclear event nature and location.
Mrs Bruce honored by Showe as plans for occupancy and housing progress unfold in Wick. Central manor wires on both arrangements for St Nick to land at City hall root.
Miss Spinney of Rock has meds home follow a visit of several days with Alden McBurpie of North Street.
Puzzle notes include River Europe clue and a down answer illustrating letter substitution. The text shows scrambled fragments and malformed words, suggesting an OCR transcription of a crossword puzzle page with partial entries and misread letters.
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