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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
5
City officials debated bonuses for the recreation director and highway head. Questions were raised about prior payments and secrecy, with Alderman Hunter and Councilmen Mussenden Wilson urging transparency and accountability under state statutes.
William J. Downing of Woolwich a former Bath resident aged 92 celebrated his ninety second birthday with family. He served with the Bath fire department for many years operating a steamroller and later bought a farm before moving to Woolwich. He credited his long life to quiet living and loving his fellowmen.
The Rotary club held a Tuesday noon luncheon at Central church parish house with a True or False quiz contest led by George E. Sargent manager of the Bath Opera. The veteran entertainer posed varied questions spanning many subjects including biblical times as participants tested their knowledge.
The Red Men held an installation night with Sophie McPherson honored by the council and Warner for her work. New chiefs and officers were welcomed including past great chiefs and many named members from local lodges. Community commentary noted worsening Portland streets and sand pail responses.
The Bath Teachers Club approves session details and eyes money matters affecting schools. Officials mention National Grange support for federal aid without direct control, while the American Legion pursues similar steps. The group discusses regional conferences, membership in a public relations association, and a planned speaker, Mr. Ladd, on March 11.
Bath Par ent-Teacher Association council will welcome Mrs Jo ra I Smith president of the State Congress of PTA Monday evening at the new South End PTA hall. A program by Bath council members and a musical segment with dances will follow with Mrs Orris Ames announcing arrangements.
A Tuberculosis Diagnostic X ray Clinic will be held at Morse High School on January 20. Any patient referred by a physician will be eligible for X rays. The clinic opens at 1:00 PM.
Names of 32 candidates appear in alphabetical groups across wards in Bath under the council-manager plan. The list shows Charles A. Douglas Charles A Ward Robert E Wagner Andrew M Butterfield Gerald F Holland Walter C Rogers Jesse W Allen Walter G Lyden Leburton D Sheldon H Joseph Madden Paul B Wilson Ward Four William Hinchy Merritt A Techell Arthur W Gediman Ward Five Harold W McElman Stanley R Hunter William F Mussenden William Turple Ward Six Thomas J Cummings David C Dickson Raymond E Fogg John E Mullaney Claude S Gillette Ward Seven Roscoe P McFadden Charles W Plummer Herman F Coombs Arthur M MacDonald Joseph A Robinson Rodney E Ross Converse Genn.
Local committee chairman for the March of Dimes drive to combat infantile paralysis has been named. The campaign runs January 15 nationwide and ends with the January 30 March of Dimes Ball at the State Armory in Bath.
Maine Commissioner Richard E. Reed hailed the Bath Canning Co. test pack of bluefin tuna as a complete success. The canning used four formats including solid meat and flaked meat in peanut and soybean oils, with future improvements expected to rival California brands.
The Boy Scouts schedule a winter carnival for January 17 at the club with Bowdoin College Ski Team demonstrations of difficult skiing skills and assistance in supervision. Further details appear on Page Two.
The Bath chapter of the American Red Cross schedules its annual meeting at the South End Hall on January 21. Dinner served at 6 30 with tickets costing 1.25 available at City Hall. Guest speaker Swigart, deputy Northeastern area Red Cross, will join from New York.
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