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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
1
A fragment from the Bath Seab issue mentions portemion status and second class postal details. The readable text hints at postal designation and possible service notes for local mail routing.
After two months in Seoul the Commission on Korea reported it could not advance toward a Korean government or elections. It cited inability to secure the Soviet occupation forces in northern Korea as the main obstacle to progress.
The article argues that most meat animals are raised without grain, using roughage and byproducts to convert waste into meat. It warned that reducing meat animals would harm nutrition, soil fertility, and farmer income, and urged practical grain conservation without drastic population cuts.
Brief note portrays Brotherhood Week as a call for fair treatment of others and a method for promoting healthy neighborly conduct. It emphasizes unity, shared responsibility, and the idea that respecting fellowman strengthens social bonds.
Honorary chairman outlines need for action to realize the American ideal. The fifteen member committee reports discrimination harms social and economic health and urges steady support for civil liberties. Citizens should back the findings by year round efforts for equality in work and education and advocate wise laws.
Cleveland P Curtis a Bath area dairy farmer and former postmaster at Bowdoinham seeks nomination. He has held multiple public roles including Bowdoinham selectman board of education member and church trustee. He is active in the Farm Bureau Grange and local Republican committees.
The muskmelon originated in Persia Turkistan and along the Mediterranean before the Christian era. In this country many varieties are called cantaloupes after an Italian nobleman. Through long breeding seed selection and production have yielded a thinner skin thicker meat a golden tint and a smaller seed chamber.
The article notes estimates of 5 to 10 million insect species worldwide with over 475,000 classified so far. Insects cause about 400 million dollars in annual losses to U S livestock. Beetles total 195,000 described species and many new species were found by the armed forces in the southwest Pacific.
A compact look at Thomas Edison’s early light bulb work where many trials ended in failure and debt collectors pressed for payments. The press frequently ridiculed the inventor as he persisted through repeated setbacks.
The Ponce De Leon House and the House that Ponce De Leon built, dating to 1633, serve as the home of the commanding general of the U S Army Puerto Rican Department.
Central Maine Power Co. authorities led by Superintendent Ralph W. Bragg investigate radio interference complaints. They found 16 large new insulators on a lead line at the North End, with efforts aimed to curtail the problem and identify the source amid ongoing probes into related incidents.
The Bath chapter outlines year 1947 as a disaster year and reports Red Cross safety courses since 1914 cut drowning rates in half. In 1948 the national Red Cross plans to spend over 6 million to support a broad safety program.
District proceedings report several municipal court cases. James E. York of Phippsburg pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with inadequate brakes and paid a total of 22.50 in fines and costs. Clyde T. Whittaker of Bath pleaded not guilty to liquor influence and improper registration. found not guilty on both counts. Two intoxication cases resulted in one defendant paying 15.65 and the other ordered to pay 10.00, with costs noted. State Trooper Frank W. Powers and Bath Patrolman Charles Pelletier were complainants in respective cases.
The text notes early government engagement in science with the coast and geodetic survey naval observatory agriculture department and geological survey. Land grant colleges supported state research for over eight decades as federal agencies expanded to more than 40 by World War II, reflecting growing national science activity.
The jerboa, a small northern Africa and Asia rodent, has nearly complete circle vision with each eye seeing more than half a circle. Its eyes’ fields overlap, while its tail is longer than its body and its hind legs are six times as long as its fore legs. Known in Egypt as the jumping rat, it springs high and far for an eight inch body.
Honeywell researchers developed electronic thermostats for railroad cars that account for women’s warmer heat needs. The devices can set different temperatures for men and women seated opposite each other, aiming for comfort.
The Country Club hosted a fancy dress party with colonial and modern gowns, a roast menu, and a lively dance. Prizes tied for best original costumes, funniest man and girl, with winners including the Martini cocktail and bashful schoolboy, amid a festive program organized by Mrs. Converse Fenn, Mrs. George Barker, and Mrs. Rodney E. Ross Jr.
Ernest G. Kingsbury says he will run again for Tax Assessor in the March election under Bath City charter. He has three years on the Board of Assessors, two as chairman, five years in city government, and works in the rate setting department at Bath Iron Works. Born in Bath, he attended Morse School and South Boston High School, is married with two daughters.
Mrs. Jasper H. Lovett reports seeing a flock of about 20 to 25 wild geese at the North End on Thursday. This marks the first report of the season to the Independent.
A New York inventor received a patent for a process using high frequency radio waves to identify air masses overhead and nearby. By measuring signal strength, the method yields data on relative humidity temperature and pressure of intervening air.
A historical note records a heron banded in Germany in 1710 with metal bands from Turkey placed years earlier. The fragment hints at early bird tagging and international band origins.
Quick home fix advises using a hot boil to stop plaster from chipping when hammering nails. The tip suggests boiling a nap or similar material briefly before driving nails into plaster to reduce damage.
Pans Lambert Women’s club met last week at 4 Stone Street with Parkia preserving her good cheer and a round of bridge and refreshments. This week’s meeting moves to Mrs Ma Teale’s home with Mrs Wendall Deal assisting. a round-table on Economy On Today’s Buying is planned led by Mrs Willard Sprague. Nursing school continues at Mrs Johnson’s 82 Denny Road.
Mayor Donald N Small hosted a Bath Firemen’s Memorial event with a supper and business meeting. Frank Fortier spoke on Bath fire department early history, presenting two 1804 records found by Charles T Jackson and donated to the Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association.
An expert discussed skiing and future life work including mentions of farmers and hotel chi nist. He noted the need for a swimming pool in Bath.
Members of Smith Tobey Post A L start a fund raising campaign for the 1948 American Legion Junior Baseball team. Last year’s squad faced weak support and organizers urge public help in every possible way.
First Pid Manaie John Ireland Howe of Derby Conn created a practical pin making machine, earning a silver medal at the American Institute fair in New York.
A comparison notes that a human heart beats about 70 times per minute while a mouse’s heart rate is around 700 beats per minute, illustrating a large difference in physiology.
In a letter from USS Albany sailor James Edward Clancy describes arriving in Buenos Aires with the U S Atlant and attending an embassy open house with ambassador James Bruce. He notes hot weather, meals including a big steak for 80 cents, and plans to return to the United States in early spring with his wife.
The Lewiston Auburn Shrine club hosts its Potentates ball at Kora Temple on Friday February 27. Guests include George H. Tetcon and Mrs Meloon of Portland. Governor and society leaders will attend as Maine plans to promote preeking and the evening features planned entertainment.
A Scout group from a Wi Corliss Street church completed a trek to Scoutland. The hike featured tests for second class and first class skills including cooking, tracking, axe use, fire lighting, and leadership tasks. Scouts Thomas Elliott Owen Blat L Coombs participated in the endurance and skill ceremonies.
The report states a forest grows about 13,370,000,000 cubic feet each year with a take of 25,800 cubic feet from the metal measure. It mentions roughly 13,800 cubic feet yearly lost to ore, insects and related causes.
An eventful report covers Hayes Green hosting refresh ments and Hostess Badge demonstrations at a gathering in Daley Path. Adele Rubin Dixie Oliv er Evelyn Ames led tables games while Frances Warner served as One Committee delegate. Cloverleaf Troop No 5 met with Mrs Canales assisting. a Valentine party included exchanging cards and songs. Jean Goody Lorraine Allain and Carol King passed second class requirements. White Violet No 9 met at 3:30 with Mrs Bennet and others, a play by Beverly Bennet was produced and songs were sung.
White Clover Troop No 15 hosted a Saturday noon Valentine event at Mrs Willard Martins Crawford Drive home. Girls made heart shaped cookies and decorated. a centerpiece cake donated by the troop raffled to raise funds. Officers and scouts completed Second Class requirements and planned a layette for a clothing kit project.
A meeting sponsored by the Troop Committee was held Saturday February 21 with food provided. Attendees included Vic Whnky and others who passed out slips and rehearsals for a program featuring Juliette Low inspired activities.
A group of friends and relatives gathered for Billy Daley's tenth birthday celebration. Supper, ice cream, and cake followed in a festive Uptown Theater setting near Robin Hood. Photos by Lin Groves and scrapbook keepsakes completed the charming gathering.
Mrs Richard Morse was honored with a store shower. Adelaide Mott and Hazel attended with refreshments served. Invited guests included Stig te Me Hand hen, Vachon, Millett, Morse family members, Dorothy Williams, Eliza Bradshaw, Marilyn Morse, Leona Green, and other local ladies.
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