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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
2
A proposal suggests a two year term for the chief executive to allow removal if unfit. It argues the state would avoid lasting burden by a poor leader and notes Governor Hildreth as a benchmark for comparison. Both sides urged to consider choice carefully before election.
Residents urge the Legislature to fund a bridge to connect Westport with the mainland. They argue a new span would raise town valuation, spur summer business, and compare to nearby Southport which gained growth after its 1896 bridge. The March of Dimes drive for infantile paralysis funds also proceeds, with local committees retaining a share for emergencies.
The piece notes it is early for March municipal races with candidates for mayor and other offices expected to emerge. It reflects on speculation by observers and candidates sizing up the field.
The Bath community weighs centennial plans and snow removal cost versus municipal burden. Citizens praise low snow removal costs and improved streets, while many towns in Sagadahoc County consider consolidating schools due to teacher shortages and expenses. The Bath Centennial committee begins early work for a state wide event, requiring time and labor. Farmers express hope for machinery to improve their outlook in the coming year.
Judge Gardiner Deering presided as several defendants faced charges in Bath. A Dummer Street resident pled guilty to operating under the influence with a $100 fine and $12.14 costs, and two Bath men pled guilty to resisting a police officer with fines of $25 and costs. Arch ie Edgerly faced a warrant for indecent liberties with a minor and was held for Feb 5 with $500 surety. Five intoxication cases ended in fines or probation, including two juveniles given six months probation after suspended sentences.
The project reports 89.7 percent of 3 200 tons for 20 32 meter boats on hand, 99.4 percent of 1 800 tons for six 42 meter boats, 99.3 percent of 5 100 tons for six 68 meter craft, and all steel for the yacht received. Recent personnel changes at B I W name A W Frost foreman outside machinists M A Weeks foreman pattern maker Archibald M Main Jr naval architect.
Genesta Chapter members and guests gathered for a formal installation followed by a banquet in the banquet hall. Committee organizers included Mrs. Carroll Deering and six others, with a three piece orchestra providing music. The evening concluded with dancing and an invitation to the next meeting on February 7.
The article notes that handball was introduced to the United States from Ireland around the year 1840. This marks an early emergence of the sport in American sporting culture.
Eight of those indicted by the grand jury faced Tuesday hearings in which Justice Edward F. Merrill of Skowhegan presided. Lennie Wallace pleaded guilty to larceny of a motorboat and a shotgun and drew six years in state prison. Elwyn A. Briggs received a two to four year suspended term on one check forgery count and two years probation on another. Milfred R. Lewis was jailed six months for tool larceny from the Bath Water District. Donald Staples and Homer A. Weaver received probation or continued sentences after similar charges. James Noel Sock pleaded guilty to bigamy and hearings were continued. perjury indictments were not pressed. Justice Merrill sustained three Bath municipal court sentences for intoxication. Traverse jury convened at 10 a.m. with first case at 2 p.m.
Rain mixed with ice on Monday froze quickly and hindered pedestrians and drivers. The police logged numerous slips and two car crashes on Center and South Washington streets while the Bath Iron Works yard closed at noon. George Bourget fractured an arm after slipping on ice near Chestnut Street. Local bus service ran off schedule with the Lewiston to Bath trip canceled.
The Brunswick tax survey and revaluation project, halted by Oscar I. Emerson's death, is back underway under Guy E. Stevens of Scarboro. Stevens, a University of Maine graduate, is to complete the work for use in the 1947 tax bills and brings prior experience from a South Portland revaluation survey.
By mid-1944 about 22 million of Britain's 32 million people of working age were in the forces of industry. This marks a major mobilization of labor for wartime production and support of the armed services.
The state records a 1940 population of 847,226, urban share 40.5 percent, density 26 per square mile. Land use totals 32,328 square miles with 26,068 forest, 3,315 agricultural, 1,447 inland waters. Taxable values reach $661,518,799 with municipal levy $53.18 per $1,000. State highways 3,017 miles, motor vehicles 211,960 in 1945.
Turpie pressed the need for budgeting and long term policy in the proposal, noting lack of competitive bidding and independent city officials. He outlined a 14 member ward based council and discussed tax increases from 45 to 51 mills amid property growth, with 24 of 25 attendees favoring a council-manager form.
The article reviews Maine legislative structure with 41 joint standing committees and 3 special Senate panels, noting each panel’s composition and the hearing process. It reports on Sagadahoc delegation discussions on Bath housing authority projects and upcoming committee visits to state institutions, with a promise of a late summary on committee findings.
A meeting of the table committee of the Teachers' club at Mrs Florence Hawley's home on Western avenue discussed a Morse High school bridge party on Feb 6 at 7 30 p m to replenish the club scholarship fund. The event supports a $100 award in the graduating class after one year of study post graduation. Co chairmen are Mrs Florence Hawley and Miss Priscilla Ferguson with members listed.
The committee offered to assist in formulating proposals and announced it would meet in executive session after the current meeting to prepare a report. The report will be presented to the City Council at a special meeting Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Richard Thompson of Gardiner announce the birth of a son William Richard at Gardiner hospital on January 18 The mother Katherine Glidden formerly of Gardiner is from West Bath with links to Richmond Corner where Mr Thompson attended Pomona meetings and entertained members of West Bath grange.
The Republican City Committee buzz centers on potential mayoral candidates including Alderman Lancelot H Cooper Ward 1 and others like Alderman Howard C Larra bee Ward 2 and Stanley Hunter Ward 5. Democratic interest includes discussion of a meeting and possible slate, while Dr. William E Hill arrives for his mother in law Mrs. W W Robinsons funeral in Naugatuck Connect.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Packard of Beacon Street spend the weekend in Livermore Hall as guests of their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr Kensieth L Mann.
A contentious editorial discusses whether Bath can raise funds under the city charter and how notes and bonds may be used. It cautions that illegal lending and unauthorized bank practices could occur if the city exceeds its lawful borrowing powers, referencing revaluation surveys and parking meter issues.
A fragment mentions Walter C. Roge in connection with a venture event at Inde To A The. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The excerpt notes Arthur Packard Everett Lemont and Dean elected to lead the street ward slate. Douglas is set as secretary and Miss Marion Dain continues as treasurer, with others to conduct officer duties at the next meeting.
The opening dance to be held at the Community Geran is discussed. The club will meet Sunday nights from eight to ten and Tuesday nights from seven to eleven with officers including Miss Phillis Biseoseee, Miss Alice Avery, and Lindgren as publicity chairman.
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