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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
7
A petition with about 150 names asks for a review of the Schoolhouse issue. The measure seeks use of the building or demolition at North Primary and would create a committee including one alderman and two councilmen to study services and costs. The City Council met April 23 and formed action to examine options and funding for the center.
Brig Gen George R Acheson assumed the post of Chief of Staff of the Army Air Force with headquarters in Manila P I He succeeds Brandt and oversees the 313th Bombardment Wing and the 85th Fighter Wing His long career includes service as a private in 1925 pilot in 1927 and command roles culminating at Fort Leavenworth His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with cluster Bath is proud of his record.
In early July 54 calls to the Area Rent office cited rent increases with an average rise of 28 percent, from $5 to $20 monthly. About 30 tenants faced eviction notices, while 20 landlords sought eviction rights and 18 asked about rent increases now that rent controls have lapsed with OPA.
Camp Pine Haven in the Sewall Woods opens July 15 under Miss Eleanor Danforth. Girl Scouts and Brownies will register for a two week course with hiking, cooking, crafts, woods lore, dancing and music. Registration costs include $1 with Brownies at 75 cents. blanks available at Senter's Inc. deposits to Mrs J William Schulze. committee includes Mrs Schulze and others.
The USS Brownson, first of five destroyers, berthed at Bath Iron Works docks for summer duty with about 100 sailors aboard. Cmdr. William R. Cox commands the ship, which was boarded at Portland by Capt. William Blair. Commissioned in 1945, it was built by Bethlehem Steel at Staten Island.
Mayor Dominique J. Tardif Captain Russell S. Hitchock USN and Navy League representative John F. Cooke welcomed the officers and crew of the Browns on Tuesday. Henry O. Trowbridge offered Community Center facilities for ship personnel and a light lunch followed coffee with ship officers. A delay postponed the USS Owens arrival to Wednesday afternoon at Bath Iron Works docks for a two to three month stay.
Miss Hattie Bowker found her Meadowbrook cottage in disorder with windows doors and floor stolen by persons who spoiled the home. Friends condemn the act as an outrage to the community. The note also mentions a horned tom described as a lizard.
The State Highway Commission invites sealed proposals to raze about 11 residences along the planned Carlton Bridge approach in Bath. Oxford Wrecking Co. of Portland completed seven removals last month. Bid deadline is 10 am July 17 with site inspections by appointment July 15 and 16. list includes 748 Washington, 17 and 19 Franklin, 13 Franklin, and several Middle and High street properties former owners named.
An eye witness letter from James A. Jones AM 3/c USN aboard the USS Shangri-La tells the Bikini atoll bomb test sequence. He recalls the two minute countdown, turning away, then the forty second wait before the explosion, and the brilliant orange flash forming a white cloud against a blue sky. He notes only partial details can be shared and predicts broader coverage in newspapers.
Unemployment in the Bath labor market area climbs 26 percent in June as new work applications double. Bath Iron Works plans to finish a destroyer hull this month, with potential layoffs of 5 to 6 hundred amid possible production pauses. Officials expect a recovery by autumn if steel supply improves for trawler construction under contract with the French government.
Mayor Dominique J. Tardif, recently promoted to district manager for Androscoggin Sagadahoc and Oxford counties with Lewiston HQ, says he may relocate to Lewiston in September for his children to start school there. He has worked with Equitable Life Insurance Co. since last June and now lives at Foster's Point Summer home.
The Garden Club Federation of Maine announces the 1946 Summer Flower Show dates led by Miss Elizabeth E. Fox of Gorham and Miss Lucille C. Ryan of Rangeley. Thirty two clubs plan public shows with more possible in fall. Shows invite community gardeners and feature new classes in arrangements. Plans include President's Purple Ribbon Awards and educational aims to boost horticulture and floral beauty across Maine.
Eight Morse High School graduates from the class of 1946 enlist in the Regular Army for 18 months to three years through the Bath Army Recruiting Service. Three join the Army Air Forces for three-year terms and may use the GI Bill after service. Names include Richard Gilmore James Young Donald Morse Richard Jackson Charles Godfrey William Morse William Kelly and William Hatch.
Delegates F S McGuire and Jasper Crouse for the University of Maine visited Bath with Bath Housing Authority officials to discuss housing for about 20 faculty members and families. The talks explored using Brunswick Naval Air Station facilities for a new extension school and veteran enrollment needs. Governor Hildreth urged at least 1 million dollars for veterans and student housing.
Bath Rotarians heard Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson describe his six prewar trips to Caribbean nations and various Central American excursions. He noted crossing Costa Rica by train and flying across the Central Divide during his travels.
Butter costs surged locally as wholesale prices hit 77 cents, driving retail to 85 cents up to 1.05. Port reports butter up to 1.40 per pound. Milk rose to 19 cents a quart statewide, eggs up 2 to 5 cents a dozen, heavy cream off market after freezing orders. Strawberries and lettuce edges higher while tomatoes inch up. canned goods steady amid seasonal visitor influx.
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