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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
5
Sagadahoc County Committee plans the county convention for Topsham on August 3. Bath delegates will travel by automobile to Augusta for the Republican State Convention. Bath residents and local figures attend social events, court matters, and preparations for summer residencies.
Dr A F Williams and son F B Williams of Phippsburg attend the State Convention. Phippsburg delegates William N Beal and Frank S Bowker travel to Augusta. Bay Point summer residents hear a woman's voice on Long Island and Mrs Len Mains is found after getting lost. Navy destroyers Reid Flusser Lamson and Preston and transport Dixie head to Maine ports for Fourth of July events arriving at Rockland. Miss Jennie D Waters returns from Cambridge Hospital Training School. J R Teelfin finishes pine cargo discharge at Maine Central wharf and sails to Baltimore. Edward McNulty to host Saturday night dances at Popham Beach all season. Bath Republicans depart for Augusta in autos owned by Hyde May or Sewall and W C Oliver with delegates listed.
Oliver and Capt. Reed join a trip to Augusta as guests of Hon. A H Shaw. Delegates Fogg and Ballou join auto party to Detroit for the Elks convention, with Oliver Cox Rowe and Pendleton planning trips, stops in Boston and Albany, and souvenir badges. Other items note a shipments of 13 seats, a Bangor Lewiston boxing match, General Knox towed, and Sasanoa Tribe officers with a planned raising next month.
The fire yesterday destroyed icehouses and two schooners at Iceboro signaling a step toward the decline of the natural ice industry. An official suggests the burned plant may not be rebuilt, implying artificial ice will dominate the market.
Three ships will sail into Portland for a short stay of several days, but exact vessels are not yet identified. The port is preparing for a brief visit with limited details available at this time.
July 1 1910 Bath Maine hosts the first rally of the campaign under the Bath Socialist party with Mr Barlow presiding. Clinton R Sinoaston of Arkansas speaks to a large crowd for nearly two hours in the park evening event.
Deputy Grand Chief Ranger M. J. Sheridan will install Lewiston Court Live Oak officers next Thursday evening, a favored installing officer for the Lewiston Foresters. William McMann will install Sagadahoc Court officers Tuesday, as E. W. Haggett the Bath Route No 1 carrier saves time using an automobile on his 25 mile rounds.
Franklin power house crews raise concrete and brick work for a needle factory. Evrard returns from Vanceboro to Maine Central painter job. C P Jones Five and Ten store sold to William Slom of Richmond, who will open a Bath branch. Seavey breaks left leg on Bruce's Hill. rescued to police station for treatment. Becker launches a 21 foot launch powered by a three HP Kennebec engine. Burke and Colby tour Kennebec lumber camps. Bath Iron Works eyed for large lumber deal. Cavanaugh injured at Bath Iron Works on bending floor. skull injury narrowly avoided. Doyle residence sold for occupancy. another rented. Youland Gaudet build amphibious craft parts for Howells. Mrs. Tucker from Bermuda arrives for summer with Duncan family.
The Y M C A Twilight Baseball League hosts Baseball Night at 8 p.m. showing the 1949 World Series featuring the Yankees and Dodgers plus The Batting Stars of Baseball. Stars Williams DiMaggio Musial Holmes appear. Lew Fonseca arranged the program. Free admission. doors open 7 30 p.m. Invited groups include Legion teams and Twilight League fans. capacity crowd expected.
Miss Eleanor Lawson of Rochester Vermont is a guest of her mother Mrs. Nora Lawson in Arrowsic for an extended visit and family time.
In City Recreation Softball, Elks and Bath Laundry remain tied for first after week action. Monday, Elks edged Knights of Columbus 12 11 at Kimball field behind 3 for 5 performances from Boardman Desmond and Gallant. Tuesday, Bath Laundry defeated Hyde Windlass 13 6 as Downs hit two homers and Starling went 3 for 5 for the victors.
Bath Junior Legion split weekend action, defeating Winthrop 8 to 3 Saturday at Kelley Field behind Lefty Wayne Brown four hitter with 11 strikeouts. Sunday the Bath team lost 6 to 5 at Winthrop after fall of lead in the ninth. Henrikson 3 for 3 and Oliver 2 for 2 led Bath’s bats while Winthrop’s Kinney 2 for 4 and Dow/Stetson worked on the mound.
Many fabrics are coated to enhance usefulness. Coatings make fabrics waterproof washable and smoother or glossier and more colorful. They can imitate leather and strengthen textiles increasing wear resistance. Examples include raincoats book covers washable window shades and oilcloths.
The text notes rising demand for American growth foods as homemakers seek time savings. Canned and frozen foods concentrates prepared powders and ready mixes gain emphasis while a global hunger and demand for American surpluses drive ongoing growth.
The report shows mines and oil wells on federal lands produced 363 million dollars worth of products, a figure four times higher than earlier estimates. It highlights the scale of extraction under federal ownership and the economic impact on government revenues and local economies.
Dickie Johnson pitched a four hit game with 15 strikeouts as the Smith-Tobey Post Junior Legion 19 beat Bath Iron Works 4 at Kelley field.Henry Henrikson led a late offense with four hits while 14 year olds filled in for injuries, sparking an eight run outburst and a blowout victory before about 700 fans.
About 700 fans attended the Bath Junior Legion-Iron Works tilt, roughly 300 shy of last year. The attendance reflected the absence of Bill Johnson Night and Ival Goodman’s Major League fame, with many fans away for a long holiday weekend.
The game, played in thick fog, saw the Junior Legion prevail as five starters for the Iron Workers fielded by 14 year olds including Kingsbury Stover Black Beck Whittier and catcher Munsey. Dickie Johnson struggled to find consistent outs and the Iron Workers were hindered by the haze and young infielders.
Notice announces probate matter for the estate of George Soule late of Bath Maine. L. Soule of Bath is named administratrix and the hearing is set for June 13 with Arthur H. J. Dunton and John L. Jack listed as probate officials.
In Morse high baseball, players aged 13 to 16 fill pitcher roles with 15 year olds Haggett Oliver and 16 year old Lefty Brown among the arms. Coach Bill Johnson emphasizes nurturing younger talent, saying winning teams are built for tomorrow and he aims to leave behind strong material for future seasons.
Faint chatter suggests Johnson may finish his Bath season but could be lured back by the Legion and others for the Summer of 1951 to steer junior Legion diamond destinies.
The text explains that raw onions contain a volatile oil that can be reduced by cooking in a large amount of boiling water in an open kettle. During cooking, much of the strong flavoring oil is released in the steam and water.
When ordering perennial seeds this spring consider varieties that tolerate heat and drought. Common Yarrow Butterfly weed Wild Asters Purple Coneflower Gaillardia Kansas Gayfeather Tall Gayfeather Ozark Sundrops Azure Salvia and Wild Verbena appear in many seed and nursery lists.
The American Municipal Association notes city attorney salaries vary from 600 to 17 500 dollars annually across municipalities. The report highlights broad pay gaps and calls for standardized compensation benchmarks.
Notices announce probate actions for Josephine M Thebeau of Bath Harry W Thebeau named administrator de bonis non James Walter Watson of Georgetown estate under hillside sale license sought by Ruth M Watson guardian underhill estate David Loon of Leetburg seeks authority to sell Georgetown properties Coolidge Bovey estate seeks distribution and sale of real property.
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