03 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
1
Y M C A day camp at Sebasco welcomes nearly a hundred boys for summer camping experiences. A photo shows boys around an open fire as organizers plan varied programs for the coming months. A few more boys may still join by contacting the camp director at the Y M C A.
A fragmented note references Benjamin and the Ui postal service element, indicating a local communication matter or appointment within a postal operation context. Further readable details are not provided in the fragment.
The Cozy Corner reports five days of worker care with requests for two or three additional helpers to assist patients and the Auxiliary. Mary Cunningham earned over 100 hours at the switchboard and may appear on the Honor Roll. Donations of more workers are welcome through auxiliary members. the group is connected to the local nursing school.
Bailey Island reports an early tuna arrival with several bluefin catches near 400 pounds. Notable locals Pacsanthel Biger and Herman Coombs each landed two fish, while Clayton Johnson and his sons matched the weighty bluefins. The Maine Tuna Tournament crowd plans expanded housing and 12 extra boats for July 26 to 29, with James Herrick handling charter applications. The Bailey Island crew built a new wharf and float, as Henry Strater of Palm Beach leads the rules committee and other anglers like Lou Marron and Walter MacDonough are en route.
Mackerel arrive in large numbers along the coast with good hauls reported by seiners. In Brigham's Cove cottage owners enjoy sport handlining for small tinker sizes and fresh eating. Sunday afternoon trips with outboard motors trawled using mackerel jigs. bites were strong with bait unnecessary. Catches range from 50 to 100 per trip.
Bath plans a week of celebration July 21 to 26 culminating in a Centennial Ball on July 25. The winner titled Miss Centennial will be crowned by Governor Hildreth of Maine and will draw for a Centennial automobile, with a new sedan as a feature prize. Contestants must have lived in Bath for at least six months. a committee led by Alderman James R. Grant coordinates the queen and automobile contest.
Bath Centennial organizers announce a nine race regatta on the river marking the closing day of the celebration. The New England Outboard Racing Association will stage the first Maine waters regatta with about fifty speedsters from Maine New York and New Jersey plus Maine entries. The event joins a full slate of festival activities including a firemen muster with thousands of attendees and performances by the All Girls Drum Corps from Brockton Massachusetts.
The steel yacht Haida built at Bath Iron Works for Max Fleischmann of New York City completed trial runs on Saturday at Rockland with favorable speed, backing, and stopping tests. It left Bath early and returned after midnight. Dock trials occurred Friday. Delivery date not announced.
A report states diamonds are eighty five times as hard as the nearest competing gem, highlighting their superior durability and value in industrial and jewel craft sectors.
Saturday ceremony at State Street Centre church Portland united Priscilla Thaxter and Arthur Sweeney Jr. in a formal wedding conducted by Dr John Schroeder and Dr Wallace Anderson. The bride wore princess satin with duchess lace and a point d esprit veil. attendants wore rose gowns. Reception followed at Portland Country Club. The couple, after a motor trip to Nova Scotia, will reside in Andover Massachusetts.
Local markets display fresh salmon from eastern and western waters with piece prices around 53 cents a pound and 63 cents sliced. Green peas will be scarce with only one gardener certain to have ample supply. expected prices range from 1.50 to 2.00 per peck. Massachusetts and western peas offer good quality at 22 to 25 cents a pound amid poor local growing weather.
Bath Rotary Club members elected and welcomed new officers at a Tuesday noon gathering at the Central church parish house after a dinner by a women’s group. Charles Doyle became president with Loring Addison as vice president and Carl Kennedy as treasurer, as the club noted strong attendance and a year of public service.
A cordial invitation from the Centennial Parade Committee asks summer resorts, granges, fraternities, churches, clubs, scouting groups, and associations in the county to join a major parade on July 21. Contact Centennial Headquarters at City Hall for information.
The city of Bath will entertain distinguished guests including officers from two U S and a British naval ship. Governors Hildreth Bradford and Dale may attend the Centennial ball week, with Maine Congress members likely present. Mayor Small names a hospitality committee led by Henry C. Wright and includes prominent local figures.
Bath will hold dedication exercises on the park bandstand Monday afternoon July 21 after the Centennial parade. Mayor Donald Small heads the committee with Henry Q. Trowbridge and Alderman Alfred G. Reeks among others.
Bath prepares for its Centennial celebration with a New England League doubleheader at Kelley Field on July 2. The Smith Tobey American Legion junior team will face the best available Legion junior squad, as seating expands to 2000 for the event with tickets set at 10 cents for kids and a low adult price. The extra bleachers also accommodate the State-wide Drum Corps contest on July 24 following a parade.
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