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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
6
Seating Rules At Local Buses Under War Time
The writer notes local buses with seating of less than 30 persons carried 70 to 80 passengers during war times. With war emergency over, no clear current condition. suggests limit of standing passengers to one third of seated as a fairer rule to improve safety as urged by Representative Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Unusual Action by Bath Republican City Committee Mayoral Hope
The Bath Republican City Committee voted to invite Randall W. Cook to seek the party nomination for mayor, a move he declined. The piece argues a party committee should not front a candidate. nominations should come from the caucus ranks, not the committee as a body. The writer notes a year ago the committee failed to elect a candidate, leading to a Democratic mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttee
Randall W. Cook
Cook
Bath
Republican City Committee
Fund Reestablishment After Dine In Year Losses
Fragmentary report notes a fund set aside for a specific purpose wiped out by year end. Advocates urge reestablishment of the fund if dining in the year is to be supported, stressing prudent use and fiscal recovery.
Bath Centennial officials resign from committee
The Bath Centennial Celebration officials tendered their resignations to Mayor Dominique J. Tardif after a City council meeting on a 10 000 appropriation for the Centennial and a public hearing set for Monday at 7 30 PM in City Hall Negotiations followed a petition bearing 72 names asking delay of action pending the hearing signed January 23 1947 the resignation letter expresses gratitude for civic pride and city support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dominique J. Tardif
City Hall
Bath Republican City Committee Sets Election Dates
Bath Maine January 24 1947 note shows Mr Fred W Quimby as Chairman of the Republican City Committee inviting a candidate for Mayor. The recipient declines citing pressure of business and personal reasons but expresses appreciation and regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Fred W. Quimby
Republican City Committee
Quimby
Hope Cook Reconsiders Mayor Nomination Bid
Fred W. Quimby chairman of the Republican City committee regrets that Randall F. Cook cashier of Bath National Bank declined the party mayoralty caucus invitation on Feb 12. The committee hopes he might reconsider his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Quimby
Republican City Committee
Randall F. Cook
Bath National Bank
Quimby
Cook
March of Dimes Ball Hosts Local Notables Friday
The March of Dimes ball Friday features attendees including B Nichols, Mr and Mrs Carl Pierce, Mr and Mrs John Con ley Jr, Mr and Mrs David Copag, Mr and Mrs L H Cooper, Mr and Mrs Rupert H Baxter, Mrs Fred R Dean, Mr and Mrs Charles Doyle, Mr and Mrs Lucien Bisson, and Mr and Mrs Harry L Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Nichols
Carl Pierce
John Conley, Jr
David Cogap
L. H. Cooper
Rupert H. Baxter
Fred R. £. Dean
Charles Doyle
Lucien Bisson
Harry L. Day
Local Office Updates GI Bill Benefits Postwar
In Bath the recruit office at the post office reports GI Bill benefits are being received. Wartime controls are being relaxed and misunderstandings addressed as veterans transition after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Centennial Celebration Committee Seeks Council Confidence
The Bath Centennial Celebration committee asks the City Council for a vote of confidence in the officials and division chairmen. They outline tentative plans for July events, invite the Newland Veteran Firemen's League, and press for a resolution directing all future matters to the group or resignations if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newland Veteran Firemen’s League
Pacers
Bath
England
Howard C. Larrabee
Bath youth cook at camp
A Bath youth plans to cook at a camp next Christmas with his parents in the city and will be eligible for an overseas pass. He has a half brother, Robert F. Perry, who served as a corporal in the Pacific theater during the late war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Robert F. Perry
Pacific Theater
Welfare Conference Hosted by Vermont for Area A Meeting
Vermont hosts the Area A Child Welfare Conference in Rutland on February 7 and 8 with the Legion and auxiliary joint event. Reservations go to Albert Cree at 121 West Street Rutland. An auxiliary session occurs February 6 at Primity parish house with national chairwoman Mrs. Hubert Goode and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Rutland
Legion and Auxiliary
Albert A. Cree
West Street
Primity
Hubert Goode
Bath Community Center director resigns effective Jan 31
Everett C Johnson announces he will terminate his role as Bath Community Center director on January 31 and join relatives in Old Town on February 1. He has led the center since December 1945 and previously directed USO work here since March 1945. Mrs Johnson and daughter have moved to Old Town. Dr Francis A Winchenbach notes the resignation came as a surprise and that the center’s program is expected to continue under city plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett C. Johnson
Everett
G. Johnson
Bath
Johnson
Old Town
USO
Groton
Conn
Francis A. Winchen i
City Recrea Commission
Telephone Bridge by the Dike PTA Authors Winners
The telephone bridge week of Jan 13 18 under Mrs John M Conley Jr and Mrs Charles MacDonald produced prizes for women and men. High women won a black leather pocketbook from A G Page Co. High men won two ash trays from Hall Hunt. Low prizes included a billfold from Hallets and a bottle of toilet water from Carls. Auction prizes went to Mrs Reginald Cyr for a pin and to Archie Wishart for a necktie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike P. T. A
John M. Conley, Jr
Charles MacDonald
Fred Pinkham
A. G. Page Co
Hall & Hunt
Stanley Woods
Ralph Crocker
Hallet
Quimby to Retire From Republican City Committee Posts
Fred W. Quimby announces he will not seek reelection as chairman and treasurer of the Republican City Committee after his current term ends at the upcoming organization meeting. He praises his long service, says he will work for the party’s interests, and notes the committee is in excellent financial condition with bills paid and a surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Quimby
Quimby Street
Republican City Committee
Quimby
State heard on Penobscot housing and welfare
A long meeting with the Penobscot tribe on Indian Island near Old Town outlined dire housing conditions and crowded dwellings. The report notes near 600 natives, low living conditions, and calls for a new clean reservation and local industry to restore self respect. It also covers state funding for hospitals, sanatoriums, and reformatories across Maine with figures for 1945-46 and 1946-47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Island
Penobscot River
Old Town
Peter Dana
Pother
Pleasant Point
Eastport
Department of Social Welfare
Massachusetts
Maine
Ind Mor Btate School
Pownel
Ta Sdndididien
Bishop Hall
Ulation
Instituto
Augustan Hospital
Pate
Bangor State Hospital
Augusta Hospital
Bangor
Augusta Institution
Bangors Institution
Lars Fy
E Machen Priso
Central Maine
Fairfield
Northern Maine
Presque Isle
Correctional Institutions
South Portland
Psec
State Reformatory For Women
Skowhegan
Fish and Birds Concerned Over Local Habits
A fragment notes concerns about fish and bird populations and their behaviors in the area, hinting at environmental or ecological considerations affecting local wildlife.
AOR Willy’s Overland Small’s Service Station Case Note
A proprietor at Willy’s Overland Small’s Service Station was taken to an agency for hearings that began last week. The note urges readers to state wishes regarding private and general bills with deadlines set for February 5 and February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small’s
H. Lawrence Jl
Wilnys
Beadlie
Fragmented Probate Transfers From Bath and Nearby Towns
Obscure list of names and pairings shows transfers or acknowledgments among residents of Bath Franklin and surrounding areas. Multiple line fragments reference individuals such as Gloria P Tracy Clifford M Tracy Roger L Elms Florence K Boston Helen Card Nellie Laney Helen Nichols Donald Nichols Donnie Hall Agnes Pridham Mabel Geren William H Biblepe Carlton Brew Grace Trask Decca Ocuannee Marie Maxine Lewis Delbert Dunninghewnants Margaret Pecei and others, with partial place cues like Bath Middleton and Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria P. Tracy
Bath
Clifford M. Tracy
Franklin
Roger L. Elms
Florence K. Boston
Helen Elizabeth Card
Beth See
Service Conducted By Rev. 2
Fragments indicate a church service led by a Reverend 2 with notes about a clock and mention of a jot or coon phrase. The readable text is limited and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to provide a fuller summary.
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Nation‘al Foundation
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Nation
Alan
Ranish
Rrabee
MR. Cook
Hope Cook
Berwindvale
Back Wharf & Coal Co
Carlton Bridge
Norfolk
Has
P.T. A
Association Treasury
Hallowell
Windham
Maing
Molineaux
California
Stote
Molinears
AOR
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Tanuan
Karma M. Beddkner
Bom
Amazon i
Mebauth
Intellect
Memander
King Features Syndicate
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