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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
5
The note recalls meals like beans and ham with cheap prices and pickles, and mentions Phil Foster's Sunday dinners and early ship runs to the North End. An old Bathite reader says he follows the articles daily and describes riding in a car to deliver bundles and stop points, noting afternoon routines.
A January hospital report outlines extensive volunteer work totaling dozens of workers and hours. Librarian services circulated 74 books to patients, ministers visit patients weekly, and ward service schedules are being planned. The office committee logged 12 volunteers, and the sewing group delivered stockings, garments, scarves, and infant items. Additional groups from Bea con Street church pledged monthly sewing, while the Cozy Corner Gift Shop reported strong activity. The pediatric department expanded with a two bed ward for babies and another for older children, with obstetric student nurses in residence.
Friends of Mrs Perry L Thompson of Berry's Mill Road report she is resting more comfortably as a patient at Memorial Hospital.
The City Council voted 2,500 toward repairing North Primary School after January fire damage. Engineer Grover’s survey and approvals cover flooring, beams, toilets, insulation, wiring, ceilings, and a four foot fire-escape extension. Insurance will cover 2,500, leaving an estimated 5,000 total for repairs.
The Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R held a February meeting at Central church parish house. Delegates chosen include Mrs Ethel May as delegate to the Continental Congress in Washington D C on May 23 and alternates Ada Deering Mary Curtis Lenz Shepard Nellie Lord. State Conference delegates named for Bangor March 18 19 include Lena King Elwina Durgin Alice Varney Marie Andre Eleanor Irish Lucile Steussy Maud Howard with multiple alternates.
Special Officer Frank L. Moriarty recovered a stick of dynamite stolen by two Bath youths eight and nine years old from a bridge construction site near High street. The boys fled but Moriarty traced them, identified them, and seized the dynamite as one approached Western avenue. The explosive was taken home split into two pieces in a bag. He warned local children about the danger of handling dynamite.
William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works was re-elected to a three year term on the board of Union Mutual Life Insurance Co of Portland at the company’s annual meeting. Newell, a shipbuilding leader and Atomic Bomb Commission member, first joined the board in February 1941.
More than 100 parents and 180 Cubs and Boy Scouts gathered at Morse High School for a Sagadahoc District rally marking the 37th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Troop 50 Hyde Park Terrace won the rally, with six active troops competing in races and demonstrations. Norman Guynn earned the Eagle badge after returning from Army service to complete merit badge requirements, receiving congratulations from Earl Lermond.
Dr. Earl L. Wade spoke at a Rotary luncheon about a last summer fishing expedition with his father brother and a relative to the west branch of the Miramachi river in New Brunswick. He described using a color camera and the rugged journey including a Calais overnight and 270 miles by auto and rough country on the return.
Record turnout and several upsets marked Tuesday night Republicans caucuses across wards. Notable results include Ward 2 where J Russell Grant beat ex mayor Walter Rogers for alderman 42 to 25, Ward 7 where Joseph A Robinson defeated Charles Plummer 85 to 34 and three further Ward 7 council races. Ward 5 saw 142 attendees with Hunter beating Mussenden 76 to 65 and Oliver defeating Lee 61 to 40 for second council seats. Ward 4 saw Eaton topple Mitchell 22 to 20 for alderman with others unopposed. Ward 6 saw ex councilman McFadden win 20 to 12 over Mullaney, while Reeks, Lovett and Cummings ran unopposed for their respective posts. Additional nominations listed.
Tubingen French Zone Germany. Sumner Sewall former Maine governor and head of Military Government in Württemberg Bun Baden receives France’s Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre with Palm for World War I aerial combat gallantry. The ceremony noted his two downed enemy planes and a third forced to crash. Sewall now leads the French‑governed Württemberg‑Baden region with headquarters at Stuttgart.
The Teachers' club dessert bridge at Huse school auditorium drew 62 tables. Prizes went to Mrs. John Hayes Jr. and Mrs. William H. Daley with superintendent Loring R. Addison as men’s winner. Proceeds support Morse High School scholarships.
The Bath Aerie of Eagles held a well attended meeting as 17 candidates were initiated. Charles C. Guenther of Kansas City spoke on social legislation, noting the Fraternal Order of Eagles supports extending social security and a national health insurance plan with worker protections and physician choice. He cited testimony before a Senate committee and emphasized unemployment and disability benefits for workers.
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