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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
5
Producers and Consumers expect steel and general metalworking activity to rebound once wage price adjustments are finalized. Initial consumer demand will focus on securing deliveries quickly and rebuilding working inventories, according to Steel.
A Senate committee heard from Dr. W. C. er of the U S Bureau of Mines about coal processed fuels as an alternative to petroleum. He said pilot plants in coal regions aim to duplicate German wartime fuels and claimed three barrels of gasoline could be produced from bituminous coal, challenging oil shortages.
A protest style note questions continued British loan efforts amid domestic troubles, reflecting skepticism about helping the United States and mounting concerns over government finances and international aid.
The piece argues that government forms miss real relief for taxpayers and businesses facing losses as war contracts fade. It warns that factories and capital depreciate while optimistic claims of near relief are unfounded, urging belief in no imminent relief.
Norman Seeley of Bath pleaded guilty to failing to yield to a police car and to stopping at a stop sign, receiving a $10 fine and costs of $4.70. Clifford V. Molson of Woolwich admitted speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone on Route One, with a $10 fine and costs of $4.70. No intoxication charges were upheld. one defendant faced a jail option.
A Bowdoinham woman will head the Maine Cancer Society drive affecting Sagadahoc county. The campaign aims to galvanize Bath and neighboring communities in ongoing efforts against cancer with local support and coordination.
Severe facial lacerations and tooth loss suffered by a girl in a Wiscasset crash. Her father and several girls in the back seat escaped injury. State Trooper powers reported William A. Reville of Waterville and passenger Alexander Barter Jr. of Boothbay had minor knee injuries. Both cars were badly damaged.
Howard W. Mayo named president at February Colonial Club meeting. Nominations include Donald Jewett as vice president Nathan W. Watson treasurer Roland Robinson secretary Donald Wilson director three years and J Emery Foote two year finance chair. Annual election set for next month with entertainment following.
Sgt. W. Hinckley III of the Seventh Infantry Division is awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry in action near western Germany. Pfc. Lor Hart, son of Mrs. Hart of Bath, reports from Landshut Germany he will return home this spring and rejoin Bowdoin College after enlistment in 1942. Pfc. Hart, valedictorian and Sigma Nu member, teaches languages at the Battalion School and studies European art and literature, aiming to teach languages after graduation.
WW II service extends across the Asiatic Pacific and Philippine theatres. The Firedrake crewman earned five medals including for Asiatic-Pacific and Philippine campaigns and the Victory medal. William Greene returned to St Alban’s Hospital for battle injuries after a 14 day leave. Richard Farnham, in Bath on leave from San Diego Calif, has eight years in the Navy. Ruth Murphy resides in Connecticut.
John F. Cooke seaman 2/c U S Navy serves on the U S S Device a veteran minesweeper that recently returned to the United States after more than 15 months of patrol and minesweeping from Eniwetok to Japan. Also lists Pfc William Coombs returning home after 18 months overseas.
Paul C. Brownrigg, coxswain in the U S Navy, is honorably discharged after 31 months in the American European and Pacific Areas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg of Newton Road and a Wa terville High School graduate. Charles D Milliken S C 1 c widens family news after a 20 day Shanghai to San Francisco voyage. he served 21 months overseas aboard USS LSM 38 and took part in ten D Day invasions. He logged 24 missions covering 25 000 miles with eight battle stars on the Pacific campaign ribbon.
Paul TourtillotteUSAAF recently discharged arrives at his mother Mrs Ethel Tourtillotte Center street after overseas duty. Larry WoldUSMM recently discharged attends school at Fort Trumbull Conn. Leslie Wold of Court street.
Word comes from Philip A. Day USA that he has been promoted to sergeant after 16 months overseas with combat duty. He is now at Wiesbaden Germany, son of Mrs Frances V Day of High Street, formerly employed in Bath Iron Works ship fitting. Brother Stewart H.y recently received his honorable discharge from the Army Force.
A. E. McFadden AM alc USN, son of Mr and Mrs A Mc Fadden of Bedford Street, returns from the Pacific aboard the US Riverside, which was due on the Pacific coast last week. Andrew H. DeBiasio Cox USN of Middlesex Road Tops ham is also returning from Guam aboard the USS Henrico, due on the Pacific coast last week.
H. E. Strout of Woolwich, CMM USN, serves on the tender USS Kermit Roosevelt with the Seventh Fleet in the North China area at Tsingtao. Capt. James M. Jackson USA and Mrs. Jackson, visiting Mrs. N. Gratz Jackson of Shaw street, left Friday to visit Mrs. Jack son’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rosie of Bangor. Capt. Jackson is now on terminal leave.
Paul Brownrigg, recently discharged from the service, is at home with his parents at 972 High Street.
Corp Edward H. MacMahan US Army son of Mrs Hulda MacMahan Bath arrives in San Francisco awaiting discharge then plans to return to Bath. He served 18 months with the 158th Quartermaster Bakery in Sendai Japan New Guinea and Manila. Pvt Lucien Tardif son of Mr and Mrs Rosario Tardif High street transferred from Fort Devens to Camp Lee Virginia. S/Sgt Chester Wright USMC on 30 day leave from North Bath expects discharge in March after three Pacific years. Helen M. Moses WAVES hospital apprentice first class discharged Feb 2 at the First Naval District Office San Francisco.
Mr and Mrs Edward W Coombbs on High street reported a telephone call Tuesday from their son Sergeant John W Coombs USAAF announcing his arrival in New York from Iceland where he has been stationed for nearly...
Read about maple syrup and shrimp markets, river ice, and bath urban notes. The piece covers Dr Buck opening dental parlors, Miss Hennessey and Hayes shop history, Howard Brown’s death, shipyard work, job seekers at the Bath employment office, and local buses navigating Lemont Street Hill amid cold weather.
The fragment mentions forces for a position and a discussion over weeks, referencing Gandara and a war context. It notes insects causing damage and speculates about long term effects on birch trees in a Maine region, with uncertainty about future events and influences.
An icy snowball shattered windows on a crowded South End bus after a power outage halted radio programs for an hour. The incident alarmed passengers and highlighted the danger of throwing objects at moving vehicles.
A Bath resident notes a hard winter for gray squirrels as ice covers ground nuts. She feeds the animals more than usual to help them survive. The piece warns that gypsy moths threaten shade trees if Bath does not clear infected elms. It recalls elm trees on West Side Deck and historic plantings by Bath’s first mayor David C. Goun.
The article recalls Front and Center streets as dirt roads before paving. Winter snows left the road two to three feet above the sidewalk after heavy storms. Summer sprinkling by horse drawn sprin klers kept dust down, paid by merchants for street frontage.
State Highway Commission plans early work on High street entrance from Court and Richardson with an underpass and ramp to the bridge. The state bought houses along the route, war and housing shortages kept them occupied, and occupants are now notified they must vacate by May.
Persons wishing clothing for the Victory Clothing Drive may leave items at the Salvation Army 215 Water Street at the foot of the outside stairway. Label parcels For the Victory Clothing Drive. Major Brister gratefully acknowledges all help in this effort.
Mrs William Orowley of Union Street paces Sons in Boston with Mr Ley and daughter Grace Wley. Mr Crowley serves as secretary Semplenga at the Airport and visits Providence with Miss Anna Trott for a few days.
A description of visitors attending an event at La Posada de Sol Hotel in Tuneheon. The piece notes the hotel's vast size with onyx windows, Rubin tile flooring, and an unfinished patio to feature fountains and flowers. An architect gave autographed postcards of the patio to the guests.
Miss Mona Richardson wed on January 31 at the Bath First National Church with Rev. Robert Hanson officiating. Attendants included Miss Winona Leavitt Miss Rute Leavitt Lieut Jane S Pashard and the couple now reside on High Street in Wiscasset where they will honeymoon and set up home.
A community center program outlines Rotary International’s 41st anniversary on February 23 with seven events planned. Activities will be broadcast from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. covering the center’s responsibilities and service focus.
Mrs. Augusta Rowe, a prominent Bath elder, is reported as passing away after a prolonged illness that began earlier in the winter. The obituary notes her dignified bearing and longstanding role in the community.
A noted project at Lakewood promises a spring opening with renovations including a new reception room store and dishwash system. The plan, led by Herbert I Lemons, emphasizes modernization amid past wars and economic downturns to restore a unique American community.
The Bath Iron Works personnel department held a farewell dinner at the Country Club honoring four staff members this month. Photos show the USS Knox and a pressed Washington pin among keepsakes.
A cryptogram puzzle item titled Weekly Crossword Puzzle presents a single quotation to solve. The fragmentary line VIK J hints at a short quote, inviting solvers to decipher via letter substitutions and context clues.
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