19 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
The organization celebrates its Silver Jubilee at the January gathering and unveils goals for the next 25 years to promote Maine as a year round place to live work and play. The Bureau reports a growing membership with many new additions in the last month.
About 30 years ago Walter Johnson tried out with the National Capital base ball team in Washington. He died recently after a life honored in his community. A separate story recalls a past debate over whether George Washington threw a dollar across the Rappahannock river, a feat Johnson supposedly proved by winning a bet.
Petroleum derivatives are being marketed as oil derived detergents to industrial users amid a soap shortage. An American oil company partners with a chemical firm to boost production of oil based detergents sold through established trade outlets under diverse trade names.
A new electronic temperature control system for trains uses radiant-panel heating with warm air and a new antifreeze liquid. It maintains inside temperature at a chosen level as outside temps vary from 660 below zero to over 1 above. Each car side is controlled independently.
F Francis Jonly Connors was at the scene and was arrested by the sheriff. At about 3 a.m. officers also arrested Copp at the Tower house where both men have stayed for several months amid a weather stripping concern.
The Salvation Army expands its Christmas Cheer program to run districts in large cities. Robert K. Miles chairs the effort with Tukey as treasurer, collaborating with local directors, nurses, schools, veterans groups, and community organizations to aid convalescents, shut-ins, and elderly in homes and hospitals.
The reader is advised to increase following distance during the dark month of the year. Strong winter storms are expected and Christmas and New Year celebrations may lead to relaxed restraint. Drivers should slow appropriately, use chains when needed, and keep windshields clear of snow and ice both outside and inside.
The State Police extend Christmas greetings to Bath officers and express optimism for 1947. The message notes ongoing obligations but a peaceful period with opportunities to better humankind, and sends wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all officers and their commands.
Central Maine Power Company showcases a window and show room display of lights of every description. The front window and north side feature uniquely arranged table lights, some in Dresden design, with graceful bases and unusual forms drawing viewer interest.
The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Blake was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Mayo Residence. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson conducted the services. Bearers were T Bracey C Luke B Morse and E Blair. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple names including Mrs. S. Gedi man Mrs. Morris Petlock Mrs. Dore Cohen and others. The text is incomplete with unclear context and lacks a clear event or action.
The Salvation Army begins its annual Christmas appeal with 500 War Cr ys sold by Adjutant Lowman, letters sent, and the traditional kettle and bell on street corners. City permit allows amplified carols from the former Center Street store serving as headquarters. organizers aim to aid all deserving Bath and vicinity residents. Local post provided Thanksgiving dinners for 92 people.
The eighth grade at Central Grammar School forms a 103 member glee club with officers including President Henry Henrikson and Secretary Virginia Parker. Miss Abbie Harvie directs music, assisted by Mrs. Doris Humphreys. The group aims to fund audio visual aids with a spring concert at Huse school.
Joseph Vaillancourt of Middle Street celebrated a surprise birthday Sunday evening hosted by his brothers sister and friends. The event included cards gifts money and two angel food cakes baked by Mrs Lovell W Staples. Present were multiple Vaillancourt family couples and Silvio Morin and Lovell Staples families.
Beltramer impressed guests with impersonations while Santa handed out gifts and read original poems. Hollis Garey received a mahogany electric clock engraved with The Gang. All attendees got oil change coupons and a video on Allstate oil processing. A buffet, carols, and dancing followed with many staff families present.
Mrs Warren Hawley of West ern avenue chaired the Camp and Hospital Council American Red Cross meeting in Portland. The local council fills monthly Togus requests with Christmas stockings and birthday gifts for veterans, aided by Colonial club Inner Wheel St Marys Guild Grace church Lions and others.
On Tuesday forenoon children started a small fire in a field south of Park Street, alarming residents who feared a larger blaze. Neighbors hope the area will burn off before snow. Earlier in spring a similar fire was tackled by firefighters who encircled the field with chemical tanks.
The Band Boosters club urges civic action to support grade school music by supplying teachers and instruments. Miss Abbie Harvey leads groups of children toward a future grade school orchestra, aiming for affordable, professional instruction and a strong high school band lineage.
Belfast police chief John Fitzgerald visited Bath to study meter use and public opinion. He spoke with officials, business leaders, and citizens and found broad support for meters as a city asset, urging installation in Belfast.
The message states that a temporary registration office has been established in Bath and that no other communities currently have such an office. It notes the Bath location is the only one in place to date.
Readable text notes an incoming pastor elect at Central One Ey and Fall River area planning to begin ministry on the first Sunday. Congregation shows eager anticipation and plans for the ceremony.
The Christmas care committee led by the United States on Guard Center and Popham Beach chairman organized the Phippsburg Center Sunday school charity. A town hall sale raised 26 dollars for the treasury. A Christmas dance is announced at the Phippsburg Center with a tree trimming and refreshments planned by the Circle members.
Joseph F Philip and John Matu, Waterville city council members, visited Bath to inspect parking meters. They toured police headquarters and local businesses to gauge public attitude and learn about meter installation plans ahead of possible adoption. Commissioner Ponsant noted interest from several communities.
Mer community honors Mr Brown for decades of public service and volunteer work. Tribute notes his leadership in local clubs and help for families, especially youth programs, with reflections from colleagues and residents.
A fire at the home of Philip J. Sirois on Upper High Street last week started from a heater in the basement. Mrs. Sirois discovered flames in the basement a few minutes after ignition and reported fire protection issues tied to a nearby water main extension and a new city dump area.
A cryptogram quotation puzzle clue titled RL AIVLD 8U KSTLSYV. Readers solve to reveal a quotation by applying substitution to decipher the letters. The page presents the puzzle as a weekly feature with instructions and a spaces for the solution.
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