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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

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Maine Senate Nomination Rules For Naval Academy Applicants

Maine residents aged 17 to 21 on April 1 1947 may apply for nominations to the Naval Academy. Examinations start at nine o clock in Portland and are open to bona fide Maine residents for the three years prior. Applicants must include birth date and schools last attended. late June submissions not considered. A reserve list may admit ages 17 to 23 for those with service in any war. eligibility based on law and current nominations. The Senator may deny nominations from other districts and reserves the right to select by May 24 1946.

United States

Bath musical program honors Ramsay and closes with retirements

The Central church hall hosted a fine concert by the Caux Dits members under director Ramsay. The performance featured Mrs. Sturtevant and Allan Ramsay in multiple solos and duets with notable piano and violin selections. The program concluded with retirements of Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Wilson and Mrs. Pearl Campbell after a weekend at St George's Lake, Liberty.

Central Phen Melcher Albee Mere Watson Bath Donald B. Wilson Pearl Campbell High Street St. George's Lake Liberty

School Picnic Closes Term After Afternoon Programs

Diplomas and certificates of excellent attendance were awarded by the minister. At 1 30 p m the students departed by bus for Cushman's Beach for the annual picnic. The events marked the end of the school year and summer break.

Jane Henderson Shirley Ricker Frances Ricker Lord Jesus Cushman’s Beach

Auto legends tie to Rhode Island fair and Ford era

Speed classics complemented each other through years. Barney Oldfield, Henry Ford, and Ralph DePalma connected early racing to car testing and public fascination. Oldfield learned to drive from Ford during a week of thrills in 1902. He will be among 14 pioneers honored by the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit.

Henry Ford Oldfield Ralph DePalma Rhode Is Narragansett Barney Oldfield Oldfeld Detroit

Seaway Debate Divides on Ship Draft and Public Power

A public power push for the St Lawrence Seaway faces opposition from the American Merchant Marine Institute led by Frank J Taylor. The institute argues the 27 foot channel from Montreal to Lake Ontario is impractically shallow for most ocean going ships and cites Maritime Commission data on vessel drafts and counts from 1939 to 1945.

St. Lawrence Seaway Carl A. Hatch New Mexico Inebruary Frank J. Taylor American Merchant Marine Institute, Inc Uae United States Maritime Commission

YMCA Pioneers American Swim Teaching With Pools

The Y M C A built its first pool in 1885 and now operates 550 tile pools nationwide. The 1946 aquatic program aims to train over 125 000 people to pass various swimming tests and provide supervised bathing for hundreds of thousands more. Bath's YMCA has long sought funds to extend its swimming project for public benefit.

America Young Men’s Christian Association Dad Bath YMCA

Bath Municipal Court Hears Liquor Influence Cases

In two days of Bath Municipal Court sessions Judge Gardiner R. Deering and earlier Judge Gardiner R. Ring handled driving and intoxication charges. Harold A. Ames and Raymond Poole paid $20 fines plus $6.50 costs. Allen A. McAllister paid $5 plus $4.70 costs for license violation. four intoxication cases resulted in fines from $5.15 to $6.95 or jail. Clifford Moir faced a $100 fine plus $6.50 costs for DUI. Arthur B. Wyman paid $10 plus $6.50 costs for impaired driving, with four others also pleading guilty and facing similar penalties.

Bath Municipal Court Gardiner R. Ring Frank Powers Harold A. Ames Middle Street Woolwich Raymond Poole South Bristol Allen A. McAllister West Bath Edward Newell Bath Force Kennebec Bath Gardiner R. Deering Clifford Moir Eliot Arthur B. Wyman Damariscotta Powers Wyman Kennebec County

Spanish War Veterans to Convene in Brunswick in June

The twenty third annual department convention of United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary will be held in Brunswick on June 8. The Auxiliary meets at the American Legion hall on Mason street with sessions starting at 9 30 a.m. Delegates register around 9 o'clock and Bath attendees depart on the 7 45 a.m. bus.

United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary Brunswick American Legion Hall Mason Street Bath

Bath Police Complete First Aid Course at City Hall

Final class in the Bath Police department First Aid course was held Monday night at City Hall. Every member has completed 18 hours of study and received cards signifying course completion. Miss De Langeras and Miss Ruth Jordan returned to Boies Mass after visiting Miss Cutting’s aunts on York Street.

Bath Police Department City Hall

Gibbons Coal Co Changes Ownership and Leadership

The Gibbons Coal Co is being taken over by The Gibbons Co with George H. Mi as president. Directors are John Parker C B Holmes John P Carey John G Morse and Mr Musk. The firm will continue handling coal fuel range oils oil burners stokers and automatic heating and will add new products proven to improve heating comfort and economy. Mr Musk has long service in the fuel business and will bring his Bath Maine background to his new duties.

The Gibbons Coal Co Gibbons Co George H. Mi John Parker C. B. Holmes John P. Carey John G. Morse Mr. Musk Bath Washington Street Andover Mass Lawrence Musk

PHONE CABLE TROUBLE SHUTS SERVICES IN WOOLWICH AND GEORGETOWN

A submarine telephone cable between Bath and Woolwich failed at 1 30 a m Friday causing over 100 subscribers in Woolwich and Georgetown to lose service. A diver located the fault and repairs by raising the cable from the river bed are expected soon with temporary service rerouted via other lines. Community thanks were given to helpers sharing phones during the emergency. Mr and Mrs Clyde Mallett and daughter Joan and Mr and Mrs Edward A Cummings and a teenaged Cummings are visiting Cold Stream Lake Enfield staying at the Mallett camp.

Bath Woolwich Georgetown Portland Ito Clyde Mallett Joan Edward A. Cummings Cold Stream Lake Enfield Mallett Camp

New Colonial Inn Opens in Brunswick

Bath residents attended a Sunday tea at the New Colonial Inn in Brunswick celebrating its extensive alterations. The historic house now features a added story, attic space, and 16 sleeping rooms with many bathrooms. Mrs. White and manager Elizabeth Richmond Koch received praise for guiding the project through difficulties while preserving the inn’s charm.

Bath Sonial Inn White Elizabet Richmond Koch USO Brunswick

John Sealey Jr to Speak at Meet Your Candidate Night

The Meet Your Candidate night at City Hall auditorium will feature John Sealey Jr of Augusta as final speaker. Sealey, a former Waterville area resident, helped found the Young Republicans and is known for calm, logical discourse and service in the Navy during wartime. He is married, an executive in the electric industry, and active in Sagadahoc County Republican primary politics.

City Hall Auditorium John Sealey,Jr Aussta kKowhegan Sealey

Funeral Notice for Walter J Hall of Gloucester Mass

Mrs William H Daley of Middle Street and sister Mrs Kleber ay attend the funeral of Walter J Hall aged 38 of Gloucester Massachusetts who died from pneumonia.

William H. Daley Middle Street Kleberay Phomasto Walter J. Hall Gloucester Mass

Mr Knowlton and Clareman Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs James Knowlton and Clareman have returned after visiting Mr Knowlton s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Joshua Stineford of Washington street in town.

Mye James Knowlton Clareman Mr.nowlton Joshua Stineford Washington Street

Baptised is A Finished Plan and Other Verse Fragments

An array of short poem fragments and titles appears, featuring names like BAPTISED, Potter, Camilla Lorentsen, Andrea id Medi Wilbur Higgins, Chester Horne, Robin Loesch, Fitzgerald, Ever, David Potter, Lawrence Deets, Jean Bowers, Wayne Akeley, Sree Anderson, Sue Farnell Hark, Skillings, and John Parker. The snippets read as a playful collection of inspirations and unfinished lines, with varied attributions and settings.

B' Potter Camilla Lorentsen Andrea Wilbur Higgins Chester Horne Robin’ Loeschoe Fitzgerald David Potter Jean Bowers Wayne Akeley Eles He Sree Anderson Sue Farnell Hark Bugles Res Hoa Skillings John Parker Sunbeam

Bath Young Man to Build Boats and Lawn Ornaments

Bath based craftsman plans to manufacture wooden boats and lawn furniture with small decorative scales for children. He holds patents on wooden toys and intends to expand into toy production in the future while focusing on boat building, lawn furniture, and repair services for small craft.

BATH Sonia Morseth School Muradihe Ain Moevine D U. Saar Ritime Gland Building Co Uthee Neekoning

Completion of Two Year Home Making Course Noted

None Hyde of yore Wn Garland whost Thureday ater after Sans Steere we a completion of the two year course in home making.

Hyde Garland

None readable event in Bowdoinham gathering and wedding notes

Dr and Mrs Alexander Cairns hosted a Bowdoinham gathering with many friends at their home as The Bobolinks. The event included refreshments and a substantial gift from the guests. Samuel Stickney Hall Jr of Needham Mass announced the marriage of Janet Cairns to Carey Clayton Womble with plans around June at a medical facility and Receiving Station.

Sda Bowman Alexander Cairns Bowdoinham Peaden Senior Lan Masonic Xen Samuel Stickney Hall, Jr Needham Mass Janet Carey Clayton Womble

Horses Secured for Tour Announcement

A notice indicates that a group of horses were secured for an upcoming tour. Details on the organizers or dates are not provided in the readable text.

Hie Ie Tan N Rae

Voluntary checkups urged to keep road safety steady

Disjointed note urges voluntary vehicle check ups without clear details. Mentions police presence, car operation on roads, and windshield concerns in a campaign context. Strong entities not clearly named due to garbled text.

Mrs Wilbur B Skinner Arrives in Gardiner From Bath

Mrs Wilbur B Skinner formerly Horsidine Churche Bath arrived Tuesday to join her husband in Gardiner Maine. The couple previously lived in York and Mrs Skinner is listed with A B or M street addresses in the area.

Wilbur B. Skinner Boston Bath York Mes. Street

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