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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
4
South Wolves, led by captain Eugene Rouillard, hold first in the YMCA Junior Basketball League with 15 wins and no losses. They face Mitchell Center tomorrow after a round one victory, as the team continues its current undefeated run.
Morse High School athletic director Henry D. Small reports the Morse Westbrook game at the Expo in Portland was moved from home due to seating. Profits and expenses are shared, with Morse netting 367.47 from the event and the same split plan to apply to an upcoming February 14 game at the Expo.
State Rep. Forrest C. Legard of Bath filed bills to raise Sagadahoc county officials salaries. Proposed increases include the county attorney from 1250 to 1500 dollars, the sheriff from 1800 to 2600 dollars, the register of probate from 1200 to 1800 dollars, and the probate judge from 1500 to 2000 dollars.
The United States uses about 60 percent of the world’s oil each year, reflecting its large energy demand and industrial activity. This figure underscores the global distribution of oil production and consumption dynamics.
Bath Canning Co plans shrimp canning as early as February 10 to 20 with about 125 women and 12 men employed for six weeks. Local fishermen from New Harbor to Cundy's Harbor will supply shrimp brought by truck. meat is shelled and brined before seven ounce cans sealed and retorted at 250 degrees. The Bath plant adapts sardine facilities to shrimp and Maine has only recently seen shrimp canning locally.
Local item notes Club 42 planning a sleigh ride soon with guests including Mrs. Ralph Hutch and Mrs. Howard Farr. Coren of The Land awaits treatment details and diagnosis.
The Bath Community Center operating committee met in joint session. John Mulcahy is temporary chairman and to approve expenditures while H O Trowbridge is away. Norman A Adams becomes acting director and two women supervise afternoon drop-ins. Regular Monday meetings set with weekly schedule notices.
Coin card collections total 577.80 so far, says Mrs. James A. Noftall, campaign chair. She urges weekend mail of cards and notes thanks to Everett O. Johnson for film showings and Mrs. John Parker for use of her beach wagon to transport the projector.
Mr and Mrs Howard Rice of Mechanic street join Mr and Mrs Lyndal oud and Mrs Lottie Call of Dresden Mills in Nobleboro for Sunday visits as Win ff.
January showed similar conditions to the previous year with five snowy days this year versus four last. Total snowfall about nine inches this year compared with twelve inches last year. Rainy days numbered three this year to two last year, and temperatures ranged from minus 10 to minus 12. February had fair days and a total snowfall of twenty seven inches with seven days or below and one rainy day.
Morse High School Girls Glee Club will perform in concert this spring. The 132 members rehearse under Mrs Abbie Harvey with Ruth Williams as soloist in Schubert Ave Maria. Business management by the combined P T A groups. Further committee details to follow.
The new skating rink at Pickard Field in Brunswick grows popular among college town outdoor enthusiasts. The Brunswick Record notes highway and fire departments aided flood and build efforts. crews will flood and scrape as needed after storms. Jones brothers from the Recreation Center lead snow shovel brigades to assist workers and cut costs.
Two 240-foot trawlers are laid at Bath Iron Works bringing total started ships for the French Supply Commission to ten. Some diesel engines have arrived in Portland from Copenhagen and will go to Bath by rail. The first launch of the 32-trawler program is scheduled for April.
Alexander F. Brehaut closed the A. F. Brehaut Co. department store on Maine Street in Brunswick after 27 years in business. He had liquidated merchandise in markdown sales for months and now plans to retire for a year to rest and enjoy life.
Local meetings discuss choosing flattering colors and patterns for dresses and the aging figure. Tips on dressing include color compatibility, fabric, and lines. A citywide session on feeding families well ties into budgeting, with demonstrations and recipes planned by local leaders in Bowdoinham and West Bath.
At a family gathering Mr and Mrs Sumner O Berry announced the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Mae to Richard K Watson son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson He is a U S Air Force veteran and student at the University of Maine The couple plans a March 21 wedding Also announced is the engagement of Miss Betty Wirth to Clarence B Clark Jr Bettty Wirth is a Lisbon Falls High School graduate and works for New England Telephone Clark a Morse High School graduate served in the South Pacific and is a lineman for the same company No wedding date has been set.
Mr and Mrs Marius H Page announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to A Lincoln Anderson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Adelbert L Anderson of Brooklin The couple both attended Gorham Teachers College Barbara a Morse High School graduate class of 43 is a senior He Anderson a 42 Brooklin High School graduate and WWII Army veteran served in Hawaii and the Philippines He is a Gorham Teachers College sophomore Anderson is nephew of Mrs H T Stevens of Middle Street No wedding date set.
Mrs Irvin Greenleaf of Calais arrived in the city on Wednesday for a visit with her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Stanley Rogers and their family of Trufant Street.
Miss Ruth M Meister a Shaw Book Store clerk wed Ivan Leighton at Central Congregational Church with Rev Laforest Hodgkins officiating. The aqua crepe gown featured melon gladioli corsage. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Brunswick for breakfast then to Willimantic to visit Leighton's mother before flying to Lynchburg Virginia for the remainder of the winter.
A group of friends hosted a surprise party Thursday at 1273 Washington Street to honor Miss Ruth M Meister on her upcoming marriage to Ivan Leighton of Bath. Guests included Mrs. Theodore Thibodeau and several clerks from Shaw Book Store. the evening featured a decorated cake, quizzes, and refreshments.
Edward J. McMann of Pleasant Street and Joseph W. Larrabee of Trufant's Crossing spent Sunday in Portland on business. Mrs McMann and the Larrabee family guests visited in Sepehen with Mr and Mrs Walter Larrabee. Gillette and Mrs Gillette of Wallingford Street left Monday for a week in Washington.
Bowdoinham residents discuss the town meeting planned for the first Monday in March with petitions circulating for town offices including tax collector treasurer and chief of police. The Budget Committee meets February 14 as Scout Week drives fund envelopes and Eagle Scout Hartley Uglas gains a leadership role.
In a case ing area an item list references Mrs Leon and personal belongings. A Sunday visit found Mr and Mrs Ora Titcomb hosting visitors at their home. John J Gallant of South Port assisted as son in law. Mrs George B hosted a lawn club event with two tables in play.
Bay Point was busy with visitors including families from Auburn Bath and Bath area. Frederick Mcr oe Bath and Mrs John Simpson and her daughter were among those present at Bay Point Sunday.
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