18 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
1
A warning rather than complaint about youths on bicycles carrying lighted lamps riding in singles or pairs into the evening. It urges parents and city officials to curb dangerous practices before a tragedy occurs.
The American Legion promotes a program showing 35 000 job types in the United States with at least 2000 suitable for disabled veterans and workers. It argues employers underestimate this pool and emphasizes that properly placed handicapped workers show higher efficiency, loyalty, and lower absenteeism than other groups. The plan urges matching the worker to the job to overcome barriers and boost productive placements.
General Omar N. Bradley told the Senate Labor Committee that any compulsory health insurance must preserve veterans access to free medical care and hospitalization. He noted current law already guarantees hospital or outpatient treatment for service connected disabilities at no cost and hospital care for non service connected cases when beds are available, speaking from the veterans’ perspective.
A letter from Mrs. Anna Sutinen of Suomi Sickajioki Finland thanks Mrs. Erskine of 813 Middle for clothing sent via Mrs. Anna Campbell of North Bath. She recounts wartime hardship, lost home, and a baby born during displacement, expressing deep gratitude and hope to meet someday.
East Brunswick residents complain about pollution at New Meadows by the Muddy River bridge. Low tides reveal decayed vegetation creating a strong stench that covers motorists and drifts far when winds shift, worsened since the river was dammed into a lake. locals urge legislation to fix the problem.
Mr and Mrs Charles Stone of Greenwich Rhode Island were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Newman E Getchell of Witch Spring Hill.
The Bath city charter establishes a City Forester elected yearly in March to care for all city trees and those on streets and extending into adjacent lands. The forester's powers include approving or denying work on trees, regulating wiring, issuing permits, and reporting annually on duties and permissions. Violations incur fines from one to twenty dollars.
Fred Pecci, City Forester, urges Bath residents to cooperate on inquiries about arboriculture. The note emphasizes careful attention to care and preservation of native trees and promises full consideration of all citizen questions.
Hyde Park tenants discuss improving play area due to heat and poor attendance. They plan to move see-saws to pine knoll and add swings sandboxes tables and benches with parental support. Children six and under will relocate to Kimball Field and receive supervision at Hyde Park once changes are complete.
The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton announces the Internationally famed play The Old Peabody Pew will resume in its original setting at Buxton Lower Corner near Tory Hill Meeting House. Performances are Friday Aug 9 at 8 30 p m and Saturday at 2 30 p m with the original cast.
Laura Harding Johnson of South Harpswell married Charles E McClintock at the home of Mr and Mrs Olney C Perry 28 Bedford Street in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Joseph O Purdue. The couple will reside in South Harpswell after July 14 following a brief motor trip.
Friday at Lambert Park and South End playgrounds featured dress up contests with prizes and vigilant judging by Misses Doles and Grant. Doll show drew 32 children with parents admiring winners for cutest and most original outfits. Games and candy hunts followed, while Central playground prepared to move indoors to Kimball field on Monday with supervisors listed.
Twelve members of Co. E, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, Maine State Guard spent Saturday night at Popham Beach. They danced at Phippsburg, then joined families for a Sunday clambake prepared by Sergeant Charles F. Carlton. Commanded by Captain Louis D. Annis.
OCR notes food supply worries as farmers dispose of livestock and fowl. A car of whole grain and poultry feed is expected, but shortages persist with eggs scarce and prices doubling locally. A poultry dealer reports limited access to corn, signaling ongoing supply concerns.
Archibald Main chairs a Sagadahoc Lincoln Kno Bath County club meeting on what’s ahead for youth. L S Erickson outlines a statewide restoration and extension drive with Civilian Aid and other groups. Attendees include Edward Harman J Edward Drake Frank Nichols Terana Sewall Roger Skillgs Donald Small and others.
Public exhibition tour opens Sunday at Port and Union Station with a 4000 horsepower diesel electric locomotive. The engine will visit Lewiston Waterville Augusta Brunswick and Bangor over four days. Railroad experts explain the 1000 HP 12 cylinder engines and answer questions about the new power plant equipment.
The Board of Highways and State Highway Commission engineers surveyed Front Center and Washington streets in the business district to estimate material needs for resurfacing. If approved, streets would be leveled graded with gravel base and two inches of hot top laid, improving rough worn roads.
The respondent and his attorney Mr Onga entered a not guilty plea. The court heard the case and the respondent was charged with unspecified offenses.
A local court case seeks restitution for damage alleged at a Friday event. The dispute centers on property loss and responsibility, with filings indicating formal restitution requests and proceedings to resolve the matter.
A local Wesley Vacation School kicks off with activities planned through Friday July 3 for students seeking enrichment, with scheduled lessons, crafts, and supervised recreation.
Work to oil and spread film on city streets commences amid ongoing efforts to improve road surfaces. Officials aim to seal pavement and reduce dust as crews mobilize across multiple neighborhoods.
An agent at the local depot reports the return of personnel to the station after a train was fired upon with a calibre rifle. Authorities investigate the shooting and secure the area as crews assess damage and secure the railway corridor.
A fragmented note reports a landlord or agency declining to raise rents for furnished apartments. The message mentions city messengers and an individual named Burns with multiple units, suggesting multiple properties affected by the dispute without clear dates or totals.
A brief entry notes a weekly cryptogram quotation for a crossword puzzle. It hints at a puzzle feature offering a coded quote to decipher, likely from a newspaper page section. The item signals reader engagement and a recurring puzzle activity.
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