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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
1
The piece argues against expanding government lending and guarantees, warning that state overreach in banking mirrors a monopoly. It defends private enterprise and regulated banks, asserting that public credit must not eclipse private finance to resist Communist influence and sustain national credit.
Colonel Philip E Tukey of the 101st Fighter Group announces two thirds of fighters are in service as Air National Guard planes fly across 48 states Hawaii Rico and the District of Columbia Air National Guard Day celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the first air unit and the second year of federal recognition for the 120th Fighter Squadron at Denver Colorado under post war reforms.
Delegates withdrew from the race and swung to Dewey who won 1004 votes, unanimously nominated by the Republican party. He pledged no Communist appointments and to unite the nation for peace. Governors and Mrs. Dewey headed to the convention hall amid enthusiastic support. The draft also casts doubt on Henry Wallace's stance as a challenger and criticizes his political stance.
Master H Byron Hammond celebrated a birthday with family and friends at his home in Maine. Guests included Mrs. George Middleton and children, Mrs. John Gallagher and Eleanor of Wiscasset, and Mrs. Frederick Amond of Brunswick, among others.
Merle Kennedy of Richmond and Barbara G Foss of Farmingdale pleaded guilty to a wanton and lascivious in speech and behavior charge. Judge Gardiner R Deering sentenced them to 90 days in Kennebec County jail, with six months probation under Probation Officer Karcher Jackson.
A day camp is planned for next Monday morning with strong turnout. Five hundred attractive folders were distributed to each boy, and many have already registered including Wayne Akeley Charles Annis John R McKay Roger McNeill Frederick Mitchell Theodore Haskell Norman Morse Jr Scott Morse Jr Robert Neilson Edward F Newell Jr Gary B Newman William F Parks Robert Percy Francis Perkins Kenneth Perry William A Jr Francis St Pierre David M Potter David Stephen vage Alfred Smith Lee Smith Walter Snipe Allan G Stewart Lee C Stone William P Strube Edwin Young Gerald Tondrea Jack Wallace Lewis Stone Arthur Richardson.
A heavy electrical storm swept the city Thursday evening around six, lasting about an hour with brilliant lightning and loud thunder. No damage was reported locally, though several Woolwich homes lost power for hours. Friday dawned clear and warm with predictions of the hottest day yet this year.
The New Meadows River Regatta Association will meet Sunday at Birch Point and Mrs Archibald Main Jr before the season. Various events are planned for the day as the group prepares for its schedule.
Perkins Ridge Wonder Workers Able Boys and Girls of Moose Hill Merry Kers of Richmond and Junior Boosters of Bath report 100 percent 4-H projects started by June 22. Several clubs remain unreported possibly reaching the milestone. Perkins ae club led by Mrs a has held a judging con ee service. Able Boys of Moose Hill led by Melvin Full completed three requirements for a seal of achievement including judging contest community service and club tour. Bath Junior Boosters led by Mrs Daisy Ire land have Soap a public a judging con.
Mr and Mrs Charles T Jackson observed their 55th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home 71 South Street. Attending were daughter Mrs F B Hill three grandchildren Betty Frederick and Richard Hill and Miss Margaret Foote. The couple are well known in the community and wish for more years of happiness together.
A reference to Mr and Mrs Claude with a residence listed as 1111 Washington Street appears in the text, indicating a local notice or social item tied to that address.
Major A. J. Warren announces a Salvation Army campaign to raise 6000 for sending underprivileged Bath children to East Northfield Mass summer camps. The effort supports 11 day camps at 20 dollars per child including transport, with 52 Sunday services and 67 weekday youth meetings already held to channel youth into constructive activities.
John Evans a 70 year old resident of 66 High Street was injured when struck by a automobile on First on Center street. He suffered forehead lacerations and facial bruises and was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital by police in a police ambulance. He was held for observation. condition not serious.
Proceedings show the Board of Assessors questioned abating a tax viewed as revenue for the city rather than recreation. A garage for Anthony and Clara Smart prompted concerns about construction materials. Council member McEman urged inspection for fire material compliance, with the city engineer tasked to report findings to the council.
The Bath Lions awarded honors at Charlotte's Annual Dance Revue held at Morse High School on June 16. Recipients included W. Scott Davis for a seven-quart pressure cooker and William A. Niss for a four-quart cooker, Archibald M. Main Sr. for six pairs of nylons, and Paul Kelley among others.
Mr and Mrs Hilton Libby who wed June 19 were surprised at a shower held at Five Islands. Libby, a popular Bath mail carrier and member of Joe Avery's orchestra, received congratulations from fellow band members and Lakehurst Pavilion associates in Mariscotta and surrounding community.
The city sponsored playground program ends a full week of activities with five baseball teams and four softball clubs formed by the boys branch. A sixth baseball team will be organized at Kimball Field at 6 p.m. tonight. The Indians and twilight teams join the fledgling league as eight Aeros games drew keen competition. Temporary captains include Mickey Sonia, David Newcomb, David Bennett and Billy Parks amid ongoing youth baseball and softball efforts.
Bath Police Chief Frank Moriarty announced an intensive Fourth of July traffic safety program aimed at reducing the holiday death toll. He warned of heavy traffic from new cars and a long weekend, urging citizens to take precautions to prevent disasters.
Bath friends of Sam Canacaris, formerly co owner of the Colonial restaurant there, have received letters and pictures of a dining venture his partner by Duncan Hines. It also has an attractive bar and caters to curb sales as well as dining room. Sam says the weather is nice and cool to work and the nights are fairly comfortable. I don t forget Bath and all.
An aged ledger linked to Jones & Noyes and the Low family sheds light on early Bath Maine history. It records land boundaries and houses on Middle Center Washington and School streets, with signatures of Nathan Coffin and Elijah Low & Co. and notes on vessels and early property dates around 1808 to 1812.
Fragmentary text notes Laity celebrates a birthday and mentions payroll details. Referenced names and specifics are unclear, but there is a note about employees, an automobile radio department, and a Mr Brooke. The readable content is insufficient for a full event summary.
A vision obstruction led to a driver paying a fine of 10 dollars and costs totaling 4.70 dollars. State Trooper C. Buzzell noted the time he is to pay the costs.
A fragment notes James Stefanos discovering an old deed hidden in a sock. It mentions a cane deal and references 1813 and Cannons used in warfare in the sixteenth century, suggesting a historical timeline.
The Bath court reports a case where Frank W. Powers led the charge while Ozzella and Inbalype were involved. A failure to show a signal by an officer in uniform resulted in a $5 fine plus $4.70 in costs.
A garbled early 1900s notice describes attempting to wet down a coast and bucket a fire drill. Details are unreadable. no clear names, dates, or locations are discernible.
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