City council debates YMCA funding and tax structure
Baye council considers rescinding approved notes and tax allocations for the YMCA. The debate centers on a 12 month versus 14 month term and the annual 1380.06 tax allocation to the organization, with council actions including removing the item to curb tax rate increases. Representatives indicated no further action as the budget for the year proceeded, with continuation on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
YMCA
W. C. Perkins
Memoy
Maine fair races promise bigger exhibits and events
The annual fair runs August 5 to 7 with 16,000 daily visitors expected. Races and fishing exhibits will be larger, with plaques awarding winners and a series of events after the fair at a state tournament. Tuna boat entries are anticipated for the fishing contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hagal
Maine
Mlb
Fisherman's Fair
Bor Hoo
Bridge Plans For Sasanoa River Upgrade In Maine
The article describes a planned 3-span steel truss bridge over the Sasanoa River between Woolwich and Arrowsic, with a 300 foot center arch and at least 51 feet 3 inches clearance. Two 200 foot side spans will support a deck truss. a new approach road will shift traffic half a mile and eliminate the current dangerous turn. State bids are expected after preliminary steps, with construction possible by late next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Bath
Mr. Mitchell
Canning Co
Mrc. Cone
Th Iron Works
Mitchell
Sasanoa River
Woolwich
Arrowsie
Arrowsic
Bath Elks to Attend National Convention in Philadelphia
Several Bath Elks plan to attend the national convention in Philadelphia from July 3 to 8. Delegates include F. Waldo Marshall Exalted Ruler and Edward J. Mc, PER PP MEA as Maine Elks’ representative, with Joseph Larrabee Edward A. Kelley Jesse W. Allen and Joseph H. Mullaney among those joining the Bath delegation. They will travel by a special train from Boston via New Haven and New England routes, arriving in Philadelphia for the convention and some Bath members plan several days in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Philadel
F. Waldo Marshall
Lodge
Edward J. Mc
PER
MEA
Maine
Elks
Joseph Larrabee
Edward A. Kelley
Jesse W. Allen
Larr
Bath Lodge
Joseph H. Mullaney
Esquire
Parker Head Residents Cut Tall Grass After Neighbor's Absence
In Parker Head, Illinois, neighbors gathered with sickles and tools as tall grass around a longtime resident's home grew unmanageable during his absence. The unusual scene drew attention from nearby villagers and highlighted community response to neglected yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Head
Peter Bent Brigham
Rkker Head
Bath man Kempton Pierce found in Piscataqua River
The body of Kempton Harris Pierce, a Coast Guard member from Bath, was found floating in the Piscataqua River near Portsmouth. He had been missing since May after leaving Bath to hitchhike toward Boston. Investigators note possible car involvement at a May 6 drawbridge accident and say a postmortem will determine cause. Pierce’s family had lived at Lambert Park about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simes
Charles
Millard
Mildred
Bath
Boston
Coast Guard
Pierce
Frink
Moriarty
Sher Frink
Pierces
Lambert Park
Damariscotta Plans Three Day Centennial Celebration
Damariscotta invites the public to its 100th birthday July 11 to 13 with yacht races water sports and a ball game. A Sunday church service with Dr. Fosdick and a Sunbeam presentation precede a Monday parade reviewed by Governor Hildreth and a centennial queen crowning. Events include receptions at Wavenock and Lincoln academy, an Old Timers party with notable guests, a town note burning to mark debt freedom, plus ship and arts shows and guided tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damariscotta
Baptist Church
Harry Emerson Fosdick
The
Sunbeam
Hildreth
Wavenock Country Club
Lincoln Academy Gymnasium
Newcastle
Lincoln Home For
Margaret Chase Smith
Senator Brewster
Guy Butler
Maine Publicity Bureau
Abigail Wilson
X of American Design
Information Bureau
Western states hold seven hundred eight million acres
A fragmented line notes seven hundred eight million acres spread across seventeen western states as part of the country’s land area, touching on yearly proportions and regional ownership.
Bath Iron Works to Hire Locals Preferring Bath Residents
Bath Veterans' Association told Bath Iron Works employees reflect local hiring trends. John R. Newell and John M. Conley Jr. cited that 69 percent of workers live in Bath, 31 percent from outside. seniority in the union affects local hiring. Local yard employment is expected to rise, with 75 attendees at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
John M. Conley, Jr
Bath Veterans’ Association
City Hall
Veterans’ Organization
Mr. Conley
Bath
Newell
Vterans
B. E.W
Jay Povich
Flaherty Park
Ray Smith
Paul Marchant
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Merritt A. Mitchell
Court Street
Washington Street
Lions Honor Bathman And True At District Conference
Kennebunkport Halifax Nova Scotia hosted the 1949 June convention of Lions International District 41. Edward D True of Bath and Alonzo Tuck of Bar Harbor were elected governors of Districts 41-A and 41-B. Incumbent Carlperson and Ray Claine competed for an open meeting seat. New Lions clubs were reported and several new charters anticipated in North Nova Scotia Newfoundland as North Sydney and other communities see growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. True
Kennebunkport
Halifax
N. S
Lions International
Alonzo Tuck
Bar Harbor
Bath
Carlperson
Dartmouth
Ray Claine
Ope Meed
Aaronerson
N.B
Great Bay
Sydney N.S
Horton
North
New Waterford
S., Corner Brook
Nfld
Grend Falls
Tibetans View Monogamy as Immoral in America
A provocative claim asserts that many Tibetans and others view the American practice of a wife having one husband at a time as highly immoral. The remark contrasts cultural norms and highlights perceived moral judgments across societies.
Miss Brawn May Gain Ballots In Official Count
Inspection of Sagadahoc County Clerk of Courts ballots from June primaries shows a tie at 2256 votes each between Esther Brown and Philip H. Oliver in unofficial tallies. A 25 vote discrepancy in Ward 6 favors Brown, suggesting possible gains on recount. official results await Governor and Executive Council inspection. Bowdeinham shows Brown up two votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Esther Brown
Philip H. Oliver
Oliver
Brown
Miss Brown
Mr. Oliver
J. Rubin
Secretary of State
Sagadaho
Bath
Saly
Bowdeinham
Miss Brawn
Miller describes GOP Convention in Philadelphia
Bath Rotarians heard a Maine delegation report from Justus H. Miller, a delegate, detailing the Philadelphia convention. Maine sent 12 delegates with several alternates, traveling by special car with New Hampshire. votes on the first ballot were Dewey five, Stassen four, Taft and Vandenberg one each. Delegates organized the platform, endured heat, and met candidates at campaign headquarters. Miller predicts a Dewey Warren ticket victory, while local clubs donated to the Salvation Army and Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Philadelphia
Justus H. Miller
Maine
Portland
Dewey
Stassen
Taft
Vandenberg
Joe Martin
House of Representatives
Washington
Justus
Warren
Murphy
Salvaste Army Drive
Maine Cancer Society
Probable Cause Found In Bath Arson Case
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as Joseph Proctor and Hollis Hanscom, both of Bath, faced arson charges for a June 26 fire at Chester Morrill’s North Street Extension home. Hanscom pled guilty while Proctor contested, with State fire inspector Flynn testifying two separate ignition points and possible inflammable chemicals. Both men were bound over for Sagadahoc Superior Court with $3,000 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Joseph Proctor
Hollis Hanscom
Bath
Frank L. Moriarty
Chester Morrill
North Street
Hanscom
Proctor
Ernest Goodspeed
Gardiner
Moriarty
Joseph A. P. Flynn
Flynn
Ralph O. Dale
Dale
Morrill House
Morrill
Merrill’s
Big Windjammer Sails on Pleasure Cruise
The Alice S Wentworth, a three masted windjammer, leaves Boothbay Harbor on a weekly cruise led by Captain Thaddeus Roberts of Bath. Roberts, with about 30 years at sea, trained on major shipyards and now sails pleasure schooners. His family, including wife and two sons, reside on Meadowway. Maynard Roberts serves as mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice S. Wentworth
Frederick B. Guild
Boothbay Harbor
Thaddeus Roberts
Bath
Robert’s
Percy & Small
Deering
Roberts
Meadowway
Maynard
Miss Constance Snow Hitchcock Bride of Richard Stancliffe Hurst
The bride wore ivory satin with lace trim and a rosepoint lace headpiece. She carried a satin muff with orchids and lilies of the valley. Attendants wore mauve taffeta with green net bonnets and sweetpeas. The ceremony featured Bowdoin College music professor Frederick Tillotson. reception followed at Moulton Union for about 300 guests with flowers by Mrs. Andrew Pennell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bruce Hilstad
Seattle
Wash
Jean Pitt
New York City
Linda Lee Hilstad
Kate Greenway
Morgan McM. Gilbert
Washington, D. C
William D. Se
Moulton Union
Hitchcock
Stancliffe Hurst
Bowdoin Chapel
Brunswick
Constance Snow Hitchcock
Russell Snow Hitchcock
Richard Christopher Stancliffe Hurst
Ripon
Yorkshire
England
Robert E. Metters
Emanuel Church
Boston
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Reis
East Y
Bath Elks
Piscataqua River
Kempton H. Pierce
Reet Tos
Istrict
Miller
Rotary
Richard Stancliffe
Andrew Pennell
M. Main
ST. Tel
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