Trend Toward Highways Pushes Population Outward
Public Roads Administration notes Baltimore, Washington and Chicago expanding outward beyond 30 miles as highways improve linking suburbs to cities. In 140 cities, 2.45 million inner growth contrasted with 2.91 million outside central areas. Decentralization reshapes housing, work and car dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Roads Administration
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
New York
Washington, D. C
Norman Gregg
Ted
Wor
Powers of Presidency and Labor Law Showdown
The piece argues the president should gain more control over agencies like the ICC and SEC, enabling court injunctions against strikes under Taft Hartley. It recalls 1947 government actions against John L Lewis and warns against Roosevelt era expansion of executive power. The piece critiques partisan bickering over federal labor law powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waht
Interstate Commerce Commission
Security Exchange Commission
Congress
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Taft Hartley Law Lifted Costs From Labor Vote
The piece argues the Taft Hartley Act sharpens labor costs and labels the Democratic party as fearing it. It claims strikes have raised wages and living costs, with labor bosses as winners and employers bearing higher production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Interest Grows in Forming Animal Protective Society
Citizens rally behind a proposed society to prevent cruelty to animals as calls pour in. Mrs Jacob Wheeler cites pets lacking access to affordable veterinary care, urging a paid veterinarian to serve all animals. At Huse PTA a petition from Mrs Frank Lehane advances the effort, with other groups expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of
Jacob Wheeler
Corliss Street
Wheeler
Huse Pta
Frank Lehane
Bath
Independent
Animal Protective League
Boy Scout Troop 57 Supper and Program
Scout Week marked by a Supper and program at Beacon Street church vestry. Rev. Alfred Ives welcomed guests and led an investiture for Tenderfoot Scouts Gary Newman and David Pye, with Morse code demo and CPR display, amid a red white and blue setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Beacon Street Church
Alfred Ives
Tenderfoot Scouts
Gary Newman
Robert Newsies
David Pye
Carlton Pye
Fred Fox
Robert Lewis
Edmund Briggs
Christopher Ives
William Munse
Robert Atwood
Bradley Christopher
Arthur Packard
William Craft
James Steen
Daniel Lord
Richard
Robert Newman
Bernard Lewis
Dixie Varieties at Morse High School Eyes New Minstrel Show
Tickets for the Dixie Varieties at Morse High School Bath promise a novel minstrel style show under Cosmopolitan Club sponsorship. The cast blends familiar faces from past productions with new talent and a rehearsal is set for Wednesday at seven at the club house. Rear Admiral and Mrs Gillette of Bath entertained in Washington with Mrs Baxter and Senator Margaret Chase Smith among 156 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Moreh
Cosmopolitan Club
Bath
Claude S. Gillette
Washington
Rupert H. Baxter
Margaret Chase Smith
Weekend Visitors From Wiscasset
Mr. and Mrs. Horace L. Jones Jr. of Wiscasset visited Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. Raymond Clark, at 1530 Washington Street over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace L. Jones, Jr
Wiscasset
Woman Appeals for Local Society to Protect Animals
Mrs Howard Moody of 2 Kennebec Circle writes to the Independent urging formation of a city Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She recounts a cat run over and left to die, urges action, offers help, and quotes anti vivisection text urging kindness and compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Moody
Kennebec Circle
the Independent
Howard M. Moody
Beatrice Lee Publishes Chih Mings Sketch Book in Bath
Beatrice Lee, Ginling College graduate and YWCA camp counselor, has released Chih Ming's Sketch Book recorded by Ina M. McCausland of Portland. Syracuse University dean Charles C. Noble hails the volume as vivid and reflective of filial devotion with oriental pageantry. Proceeds aid Lee in her educational volunteer work in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice D. Lee
Ginling College
Bath
Ina M. McCausland
Portland
Miss McCausland
Camp Maqua
Thompson Lake
Miss Lee
South Portland
Charles C. Noble
Syracuse University
Beatrice Lee
Chih Mice
Mise Lee
Causland
Kenneher
Thing
America
Man Pleads Guilty To DUI In Woolwich Case
Lionel J. Madore of Beverly Maine pleaded guilty in Woolwich municipal court to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on February 12. Judge Gardiner R Deering fined Madore $100 and costs of $7.27. Another respondent entered intoxication charges with a $10 fine and $5.15 costs in lieu of 30 days in Kennebec County Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel J. Madore
Beverly
Mags
Woolwich
Frank W. Powers
Gardiner R Deering
Madore
Kennebec County
Firefighters battle chimney blaze in Arrow
Chief Richard Frates of the Arrow Fire Department rushed Friday night in the departments service truck to a chimney fire at George Tarr’s home. Neighbors joined the effort and fought the stubborn blaze for nearly an hour in bitter zero weather before it was extinguished with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Frates
Arrowsic
George Tarr
Frates
Fire Call Reports Auto Blaze. No Damage
The Mth Fre Department responded to a Saturday night car fire at 502 Washington I street Dearborn. Chief Rica rd Ferotes said steam blowing from sheating boiler area raised fears but no damage occurred. Engine 3 handled the incident with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Pdeucias Dearborn
Washinton Street
Beiler
Ricard Ferotes
Engine 3
Washington I Street
Man changes plea in narcotics case in Bath court
In Bath municipal court a case involving alleged narcotics possession concluded with the defendant Frederick C Berry changing his plea to nolo contendere and being placed on six months probation. State prosecutor Chief Moriarty noted Berry’s Navy service as a lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Municipal Court
Nolo Contendre
Gardiner R. Deering
Frederick C Berry
Middle Street
Bath
Maine
Frank L. Moriarty
Edward W. Bridgham
Berry
Joan A. Shehane
Washington, D. C
Shehane
Bridgham
Merle Niles
Waterstreet
Chief Moriarty
Niles
Moriarty
B Deering
United States Navy
Miss Dorcas McKay Appears in Fort Wayne Concert
Dorcas McKay daughter of Charles W MeckKay from Fort Wayne performed as a guest soloist with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra on January 20 at Quimby auditorium marking the first local non orchestra member to do so. Critics praised her poise and technical ability in Mendelssohn concerto, predicting growing influence with more experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas McKay
Charlesw. MeckKay
Fort Wayne
Ind
Quimby Auditorium
Miss McKay
Mendelssohn
Local Jottings From The City Barn And Homes
The thermometer at the City barn shows 10 below zero at the dock Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake and their daughter Elena moved into their new home at 2 Grove Street. The former Dr James O Lincoln home has been completely refinished and renovated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Barn
Frederick E. Drake
Elena
Grove Street
Dr. James O. Lincoln
Lotus Tree? No, Lotus is Water-Lily Relative
The lotus belongs to the water lily family, sharing aquatic habitat and similar floral structure with water lilies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lotus
Monthly Probate Court session lists wills and administrations
Probate court records show wills filed for Caleb W Sedgley Jean Baptist Bernier Ethel C Bilodeau Joseph Hart Florence Merriman Alice Sawyer and others. Administrations sought for Winfield Morse Margaret Melcher and others with appointments without bond and guardianship and inventories filed for Betty Garnett Edith Emerson Joseph Vachon Mary Curtis Eliza Atkinson William Kimball and more. Final accounts include William Totman Charles Bigelow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb W. Sedgley
Bowdoinham
Jessie M. Frye
Jean Baptist Bernicer
Bath
Marie Clemence Bernier
Ethel C. Bilodeau
Richmond
J. Frank Bilodeau
Joseph Hart
Raymond C. Hart
Ethel M. Webber
Florence P. Merriman
Topsham
Ray S. Merriman
Rockingham
N. H
Alice M. Sawyer
Roger D. Skillings
Betty Loraine Garnett
Arlene J. Crabetree
Guardian
Edith E. Emerson
Norman W. Emerson
Joseph D. Vachon
Leda Vachon
Mary S. Curtis
Mildred C. Albee
Christine C. Curtis
Eliza Atkinson
Clayton E. Palmer
Raymond Powers
Edwin T. Powers
Sarah E. Whitten
Charles
A. Vn'geht
William E. Miller
Bowdeinham
Margaret E. Miller
John H. Green
James L. Green
James J. Lyden
Roth
John P. Carey
Estates of Bath area residents listed in probate records
Probate notices present for multiple estates including Robert E. Linekin Bath executrix Mary E. Linekin John W Huskins Georgetown executrix Helen C. Huskins Theresa M Dunton Bath executor Ralph B Dunton Ruth Hutchins Grevers Phippsburg executor Joseph Hart Bath executors Raymond C. Hart Ethel M. Webber Minnie Eisenhauer Cambridge Mass executor Jean H Low Chestnut Hill guardian Seward E Emmons Georgetown first final account Lillian H MacDonald Bath first final account Carlos C Purington Bath guardian accounts Rachel E Dunning Richmond Bath National Bank trustee J Houghton McLellan Bath fifth account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Huskins
Georgetown
Helen C. Huskins
Theresa M. Dunton
Bath
Ralph B. Dunton
Ruth Hutchins Grevers
Phippsburg
William A. Grevers
Joseph Hart
Raymond C. Hart
Ethel M. Webber
Minnie Eisenhauer
Cambridge
Mass
Hugh J. Eisenhauer
Seward E. Emmons
Elizabeth D. Moffatt
Lillian H. MacDonald
Helen’ M
Carlos C. Purington
Edward V. Coombs
Rachel E. Dunning
Richmond
Bath National Bank
J. Houghton McLellan
Estate actions grant licenses and guardianship notes
Houghton McLellan Jr trustee reports the twenty second account of Wilbur H Wyman guardian for George M Wyman of Phippsburg. A license to sell real estate is granted. Estate Betty L Garnett of Bath grants license to Arlene J Crabtree guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton McLellan, Jr
George M. Wyman
Phippsburg
Wilbur H. Wyman
Guardian
Betty L. Garnett Et al
Bath
Arlene J. Crabtree
Dixie Varieties at Morse High March 1
The Cosmopolitan club presents Dixie Varieties at Morse High School auditorium on March 1 to raise funds for the club and Morse High class of 1949. Cecil Rowland directs a minstrel themed show with Bath talent and familiar songs, aiming to draw a full audience and support the Washington trip goal.
Fishermen Hear Maine License Debate At House Session
Maine fishermen packed the House chamber as Sea and Shore Fisheries members heard testimony on measures affecting tidal water gear. Representative J Horace McClure of Bath urged elimination of the smelt license fee and outlined coastal fisherfolk problems. bill under executive review with a decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
House of Representatives
Joseph W. Larrabee
West Bath
J. Horace McClure
Bath
Grade Seven Pupils Have Special Valentine Program
Grade six pupils at Central Grammar School presented a Valentine themed program Friday afternoon. Jeannine Pomerleau led the event with piano and singing. Performances included Marie Michaud Jane Allen Joan Batchelder and Eugene Roulliard with songs and piano solos plus a harmonica duet by Wayne Fuller and Conrad Sirois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Grammar School
Jeannine Pomerleau
Marie Michaud
Jane Allen
Joan Batchelder
Daddy
Eugene Roulliard
Wayne Fuller
Conrad Sirois
Wayne
You
Sunshine
Conrad
Betsy
Pike
Mumps Cases Rise Sharply in Bath Maine
Bath reports 31 mumps cases for the week ending February 5 up from 25. Other illnesses in Bath include 3 chickenpox, 1 German measles, and 17 measles. Sagadahoc County records 1 syphilis case and Bowdoinham reports 2 infectious hepatitis cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Sagadahoe County
Bowdoinham
Bequest From Late Mrs Zinn For Hyde Home Crippled Children
Probate records show Ma tilda L Zinn of South Portland left 5000 for the Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children from an estimated 32000 estate. About 16 percent of the estate was earmarked for the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda L. Zinn
South Portland
Hyde Memorial Home For
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children, Inc
French Crew Arrives for Bath Iron Works Trawler
The crew arrives from France for The Patron Roger Dupuy one of 32 trawlers built by Bath Iron Works for the French Supply Commission. Sailors flew to New York City then took a train to Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Roger Dupuy
Bath Iron Works
French Supply Commission
New York City
Bath
Merchants Urged to Refuse Unfamiliar Checks in Maine
Police warn merchants in Portland and Lewiston to verify cashing customers as bogus payroll checks circulate. About $1,000 was passed in Portland and Lewiston over the weekend from a non existent Northern Transfer and Express Company. Detectives say the forgers, possibly tied to a group active in eastern Massachusetts, used forged IDs to present the checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moriarty
Moriarty
Portland
Lewiston
Massachusetts
Maine
Northern Transfer and Express Company
Edward M. Kochian
South Beach property frontages to town meeting action
The late Charles V. Minott left a 3500 to 3900 feet beach frontage at South Beach to Phippsburg for public use. Mrs Minott found a letter showing his wishes and donated the section to the town for a public beach. The town has not yet accepted. the matter will be discussed at the annual town meeting in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Minott
Phippsburg
Municipal Court Guilty Plea For Stop Sign Violation
George Cameron of Oak Grove avenue pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign at Lincoln and Center street in municipal court Friday morning and was fined $5 plus $4.70 costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Officer Robert E. Wagner Jr. was the complainant. Another respondent pled guilty to intoxication and fined $5 plus $5.15 costs, with 30 days in Kennebec county jail in lieu of payment. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith traveled to Derry New Hampshire to visit relatives and attend the Sportsmen’s Show in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cameron
Oak Grove Avenue
Lincoln
Center Street
Municipal Court
Gardiner R. Deering
Robert E. Wagner, Jr
Kennebec County
Local Brownie Troops Hold Valentine Meetings
Oakleaf Brownies Troop 14 met at Hyde Park with 22 girls and leaders Mrs. Caverly Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Pendleton. Bobolink Brownies Troop 17 hosted 12 Brownies and four visitors with songs and crafts. Wild Rose Troop 2 at Huse school gathered 14 members for a valentine party with games songs and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakleaf
Hyde Park
James Caverly
William Freeman
Delmer Pendleton
Judith
Mable Ashe
Bobolink
Alexander King
Frank Ozzella
Wild Rose
Huse School
Charles H. Cahill, Jr
Moody Flint
Clyde Ambrose
Travels Faster Than Air Mail Across South America
Mr Newell enjoys a South American clambake style meal in Puerto Colombia on a tour with exotic dishes. The group travels from Miami to LaGuardia, then Northeast Airlines to Portland, where Newell calls home before Monday. He remains hard to predict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Colombia
Barranquilla
Newell
Miami
Fla
LaGuardia Field
Mr. Newell
Northeast Airlines
Portland
Handtub Association
Pete” Newell
Miss Eunice Ledyard Observed At Memorial Hospital
Miss Eunice Ledyard of the Cosmopolitan club has been under observation at Memorial Hospital for a week.
WEEKi A CROSS WORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE
Across and down clues fill a newspaper style puzzle page with entries for infrequent, river names, currencies, and phrases. The page includes a daily cryptogram quotation with a rotating letter code and a sample pangram of wordplay.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Animal Protective Society
BOY Scout Troop
Beacon Street
Dixie
S.P.C.A
Chi Ming
China
Austan
Dorcas M’kay
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra
Arthur J. Dunton
John L. Jack
Winfield W. Morse
Doris M. Cogge
Emma G. Morse
Margaret J. Melcher
Homer C. Weston
Freeport
Raymond F. Bennett
Carlos W. Dunlap
Lillian D. George
Saugus
William F Totman
Arthur L. Totman
Charles M. Bigelow
Fiduciary Trust Co
Robert E. Linekin
Mary E. Linekin
Jean H. Low
Chestnut Hill
Edith H. Low
Morse High
Cecil Rowland
Morse High Auditorium
Legislative Committee
Hyde
Kochian
National Bank of Commerce of
South Beach
Raymond Smith
High Street
Derry
Lewis Gannon
Boston
Mrs. Smith
Brownie
Tran Air Mail
Switz
Peru
Harvest
Festive
Border
Fuss
Longfellow
M Kgxwu
Twleui Fuwuk
Phu
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