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05 Jun 1947
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Bath Independent in Bath, Maine
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
1
Maine political rumors swirl as retirement looms
The piece surveys highway funding debates and potential candidates in Maine. It notes possible entries by former Governor Sumner Sewall, Governor Horace A. Hildreth, and Mayor Nelson of Augusta as the Senate race looms, with Mrs. Margaret Chase Smith seeking the nomination and Senator White retiring to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Sumner Sewall
Bath
Germany
Horace A. Hildreth
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Nelson
Augusta
John Nelson
Senator White
Senate
Regret His Decision Leaves Senate Victory Acknowledged
A fragmented passage laments a decision by Wallace H. White Jr. noting he did not pursue a political path in the United States Senate. It honors his service to his state and nation with commendation for integrity and credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
H. White, Jr
Oses Angel Bate
United States Senate
Motor law violators arraigned in Bath court
Citizens in Georgetown and Phippsburg report widespread highway violations. Six residents from those towns were arraigned in Bath municipal court on motor law violations as state police vow prosecution and strict road surveillance continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Phippsburg
Bath
John Crosby
Francis Powers
Nequasset 4 H Club Meeting Reports June 3
Nequasset 4 H Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Guy Cromwell s home for a short business session led by president Margaret Leeman followed by lawn games. The next meeting is set with Mrs Cromwell on June 3 to cover the Holders topic under Cromwell and assistant Earl Dorr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset 4-H Club
Guy Cromwell
Margaret Leeman
Shirley Beals
Mary Lebel
Vivian Presley
Vira Ennet Club
Cromwell
Trains of Electric Motor Cars Use Trailers and Odd Cars
The article notes that electric motor car trains typically run with every other car carrying power while the alternating cars act as trailers. It describes the standard arrangement and the role of trailers in early electric transit systems.
Notable Quiet Message Signals Busy Period
A fragmented note notes time to get busy with unspecified tasks and mentions early June and fishing as possible activity. The readable lines emphasize urgency and a plan to visit, though sources are incomplete and lack concrete details.
Legion Auxiliary Installation of Officers
The Legion Auxiliary held Wednesday installation of officers with Tobey Helen Perry as first vice president and Mrs. Katherine Pratt as sergeant at arms. Doris Reinochl presided as president, Lie Weeks as secretary, Grace Costain treasurer, Evie Snow historian, and Emma Crosby chaplain. Katherine Pratt's death is noted, and a memorial meal followed with dancing and community singing. The next meeting is June 11 and the annual convention will be at Old Orchard Beach with many members planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobey Helen Perry
Katherine Pratt
Doris Reinochl
Reerite Lie Weeks
Grace Costain
Evie Snow
Emma Crosby
Dinsmore
Reinoehl
Dinsaes
Bessie Mikels
Peasley Chosen for Owl Honor Society Membership
Harold M Peasley of Bath is selected for the sophomore men's Owl society formed in 2010 to promote good spirit between classes and aid athletics. Initiation will occur next Fall. Peasley is a former Morse High star who served three years in the 10th Mountain Infantry and led the Brunswick Annex team to an undefeated basketball season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Aine
Phomore Owls
Aoe
Harold M.ley
Bath
Morse High School
Peasley
10Th Mountain Infantry
Aleutians
Italy
Armed Forces
University of Maine At the
Brunswick Annex
Chevrolet to Open New Agency in Bath Area
Plans call for a new Chevrolet agency on Commercial Street with Howard Bowdoinham as general manager. A temporary setup at 82 Pine Street will operate, with potential transfer of staff to a larger brick facility later. Moody cites continued sales and service quality and a local manager will be hired for Bath area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Bowdoinham
Lesman
Opera
Pine 98
General Mana
Chevrolet
Moody
Bath Peace
Municipal Court session reports multiple petty offenses
In a Monday municipal court session Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over four cases. Delano pled guilty to two counts including driving with license suspended and intoxication, fined 320 plus 4.70 costs or 30 days in jail, patrolman Acing Ellingell testified. Dorothy D. Belanger of Bath pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a license near Route 200 and paid 10 and 4.70 costs. Another case involved a larceny by embezzlement charge continued. a suspect agreed to report for medical exam and the hearing was postponed. The session also covered status of a probationary observation for a defendant and a separate intoxication case settled with a $5 fine and 5.15 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano
Acing Ell
George J. Britton
Bath
Gardiner R. Deering
Elmer Dow
Girard E. Hodgkins
Wilfred Lewis
Woolwich
Frank
Dorothy D. Belanger
Edward W. Bridgham
Phippsburg
Powers
Gardiner R
Tuy
Ngoe . Green
Jean Fleming Hostess for Schoolmates Lawn Party
Pupils of the second grade at Huse Memorial School were entertained with a lawn party Monday after school at the home of Mr and Mrs Clinton Fleming. Jean Fleming hosted the event guiding outdoor games supervised by Helen Canales. About 40 children attended with refreshments served and invitations for seconds. Watermelons noted as native to tropical regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Memorial School
Clinton Fleming
Andrews Road
Jean
Fleming
Helen Canales
Goorman Adams
D. M. Fleming
Hitchhiker Numbers Rise This Season In Coastal Town
A fragmented report notes more hitchhikers around Bath and nearby areas this season. One motorist recalls a rough, luckless ride from C day to Machia Elieworth San Damariscotta as travelers seek lifts along inland and coastal routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Lakewood Players announce 1950 season lineup
Lakewood Inc announces a tour heavy season featuring Frank Thomas and Hutch Grant Mills. The group will present classic comedies and modern dramas including Life With Father Rope The Glass Menagerie and Barretts of Wimpole Street plus anticipated tryouts. New faces Anita Bolster Line Dunning Kathryn Keyes Walter Brooke and others join the cast for stage and screen charity peak appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sony Otek
Elsom
Lakewood
Ina Clair
Broadway
New York
Mrs. Bony
Can
Frank M. Thomas
Sein Tkite
Moss Hart
Chris
Hutch Grant Mills
Lakewood, Inc
Ruth
the Union
Tolerance Statement From State Rep J Horace McClure
State Rep J Horace McClure of Bath delivered the Memorial with a large audience. He urged liberty includes tolerance for diverse religious beliefs, noting a kingdom where the least are tolerated beside the greatest. He said fallen soldiers did not die in vain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Horace McClure
Bath
Mr. McClure
Old Hand Engine to Muster at Greenwich July Fourth
The Sagada dock engine Sagada cy is set for a New England muster in Greenwich Rhode Island on July 4. Tickets are on sale to cover trip costs and a test run for the Sagada dock will be at Percy and Small's shipyard Sunday at two with interested men and boys urged to sign up. The Torrent No 1 will be shown after overhaul and repair and public viewing is invited. The first entry for the New and States Muster due July 26 is reported from Greenwich Rhode Island and Berwick will bring a file a rum corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
R. I
Percy & Small’s
Berwick
Squirrel Inn Sold at Squir rel Island Resort
The 100 room Squirrel Inn on Squirrel Island near Boothbay Harbor changes hands from George Wates to F N Nelson Lukens Edgewater Park New Jersey. Built 1894 5 the coast resort was first named Hotel Hastern by Keyes H Richards later renamed Innin as Seananetanes before 1920 when purchased by Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Inn
Squirrel Island
Boothbay Harbor
George Wates
Nelson
Lukens
Edgewater Park
N. J
Keyes H. Richards
Innin
Seananetanes
On Richards
Yates
Children Honor Graduates at School Ceremony
Baptisms and awards marked the event as Sue Farrell gave carnations to each child. Several named students received flowers for service to a year noted as highly successful. A program of recitations and songs followed with performances by many students and teachers, including Mrs Doyle and Judith Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate Tf A
Feng Ie
Junith Duaith
Ann Colby
Toy i Jr
Totes Jackson
Scott
Todd Ouyneener
Liam Lee Lowans
Susa Minott
Martha Linscott
Bancary Shaw Morgan
Oulton
Martha Shepard
David Tribble Skol
Irene Elizabeth Thorson
Sue Farrell
Les
Judith Ann Ayer
Jean F. Belan
Asiene Lente Geum
Cob ‘Ean
Weeane
Nency Alice Doyle
Christine An MacLeod
Patricia Ellen Pa
Andrea Rosa Pert
Jean ‘Sunda
Senseavente Ware
Les B. Doyle
Carol Ann Adams
Gilman
Jeanie
Claudia Glynn
Barbara Lawrence
Peter Farre
Lawrence
Greg Jenkins
Richard P
William Potter
Parker Oakes
Nancy Doyle
Robin Loeschner
William Reed
Camilla
Judith Peterson
the True
Stephen Miller
Patricia Parks
Christine Melsea
Wendy Colby
Donald Nadine
Geraldine Robbins
Doyle's Bus Drivers Beat Five Bombers in Bowling Match
Doyle's Bus Drivers defeated the Five Bombers at Arcade Alleys Friday night led by Farnham's 908 total as top score. The Drivers trailed after the first string by 44 pins, then built a four pin lead in the second and added 27 more to secure the win. MacDougal of the power finished second. The upcoming match is planned for later. Guests of the Center during school activity dates remark on Military Small group involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Farnham
Gia
Availability Of Divine Power Revealed lecture note
A religion lecture titled The Availability Of Divine Power Revealed was presented tonight by Mr Winn. The event appeared on the schedule of sessions at Christ Scientist Bath and featured remarks addressing spiritual power and its accessibility to believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Bath
Rephenomh
Mr. Winn
Salvation Advisory Meeting Plans Fundraiser in Woolwich
Members gathered for a profitable session at the Woolwich advisory page with a plan to raise 5000 dollars for the local Salvation Army program. Major James Hepburn presented a moving picture titled Marching Toward a World as Adjutant Clair Low visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
James Hepburn
Wer Land
Clair Low
New York Visitors Stay With Mrs John P Sones at Arrowsic
Miss Valerie Croeman and Miss Mary Gembecki from New York City spent several days visiting their summer home in Arrowsic with Mrs. John P. Sones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Croeman
Mary Gembecki
New York City
John P. Sones
Arrowsic
Fragmentary note hints at names and values
Readable fragments name Carolyn Miller and Ruth Williams among garbled text. No clear event date or location emerges. Summary preserves ambiguity while noting potential personal names in a clipped historical notice.
Local District Drops Amid Front Street Spread
A weak readable report notes a decline this week as the district event persisted on Front Street. The total fell to 78, down from 201 the previous week, indicating a significant drop in activity or engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vecome
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Wisney
Highway Administration
Legion Auxiliary
Old Orchard
Old Orchard Beach
I Peasley
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OWLS
Chevolet
Jean Fleming
Tropical
South America
Board of
Gordon
Malaguena
Caer
Carolyn Miller
Ruth Williams
Oan
Wii
Vigs Skwe
Guctima
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Zee Cid
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