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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

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Philippines Progress After U S Rule Celebrated By Roxas

The article recounts President Roxas praising rapid Philippine development since American governance. It notes significant US aid in education, shiploads of schools, and the rise of an educated nation after Spain’s rule, highlighting a transformative period following the Spanish-American War and World War II-era changes.

Islands New A United National Press Review Philippines Roxas America United States Pacific

Devastating Bath Plant Fire Knocks Out Major Industry

A huge blaze at Bath Box and Bath Lumber Company destroyed the Shawmill site, costing over a quarter million dollars and leaving about eighty workers jobless. Firefighters fought the flames as sparks drifted toward the Kennebec River, with wind direction limiting spread and no injuries reported. Managers and crews escaped unharmed, and replacement of the plant remains undetermined.

Bath Bath Box Company Bath Lumber Company James A. Gillies Kennebec Bath Fire Department

No Time for Heroics on Inflation and Production

The piece argues government control alone cannot curb inflation without massive production and distribution. It says retail distributors must move goods to consumers or factories will close, and that controls depend on producers and distributors. It warns political action may misread how America works.

America

West Bath PTA Holds Successful Fair and School Notes

West Bath and Littlefield school groups report a successful fair raising 45 dollars for the PTA treasury. Pupils staged plays and activities, with Mrs. Laura Larrabee winning butter. Various PTA events, picnics, and class trips described, including a trip to Augusta by bus for 5th to 8th graders.

Boudreau Albert White Jerry Stover Richard Catherine Wallace Arthur Wa Tion Warren Orr William and the Sandman William Francis Perkins Glenda Wallace Faather Robert Boudreau Bill Burnham Claudette Albert One Fuller Georgette Errydell Patricia White Lance Fuller Ronald Carlton Jonny Albert Jeffrey Dunham Patricia W Cladette A Kaueie P Ronald C. Albert Bill Wharff Mary Renshaw John Larrabee Sherry Grindell Bobby Albert Albert Victor Puller America Iin Kinks PTA Laura Larrabee West Bath Pta Littlefield School Ro Rolant Barter Iaai Gerald Lesier Anita Barter Johnny Straight Shooters Bill Hubert Barter Mary Gloria Littledale Bobby Robert Belanger Harry Albert Barter Jane Joyce Mitchell Alberta Brooks Bath Mary McCrater Harriet Cotten Ruth Hawks Geraldine Barter Margaret Crocker Louise Hamlin Elaine Mitchell Mary Mc Crater Fred Weeks Lowell Augusta State House Fort Western Weeks West Bath M. J. Clare Mary White Mill Bridge Merton Wright

Appropriation Bill Passed and City Improvements Discussed

City council approves appropriations and routes Bath Lions event plans to new Quonset hut site with drainage fixes. Taxi limits debated amid growing fleet while Sunday skeet range use granted. Officials set June primary warrants and hear conduit permit for city landing.

Ge Eean Canning. Co Winneyance Bath Lions Goddard’s Joint Standing Committee Highway and Sewer Board Edward ‘J. McMann Reer Cooper Kingsbury Front Street Sagadahoc Rod Harry E. Ring New England Tel. & Tel. Co Clarence Freeman Grate B. Cousins George J. Hart Louis P. Eseley R. G. Stewart Rénolds R. Grover Beulah M. Stoddard George Kakalis Alton W. Oliver Arthur Ellis Homer Potter John Arkadelis Olympia Cafe George Wade Clarence Moore Henry Carty A. W. Oliver Paul Kelley Committee On Public Safety

Gardiner native governor with Harvard Law ties

The governor, 43, born in Gardiner as the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Hildreth, is a Gardiner High School, Bowdoin College, and Harvard Law School alum. He previously led the Sorority and served as a House of Representatives member.

Gardiner Guy A. Hildreth Gardiner High School Bowdoin College Harvard Law School el “Ee Soriete Noa House of Representatives

Bath gains in telephone service as wartime shortages ease

Bath Maine reports 5750 telephones in service as of May 31 with about 75 more than five months earlier. Nearly 650 new telephones were installed in Bath and surrounding towns, reducing long waiting lists and expanding service for 130 applicants. The Bath business office added a fifth service representative to handle over 8,000 customers in the Bath Brunswick area.

Ra E. Bradbury Ee Rae Tee Danaway Out McA Rans Mr. Bradbury Bath Booth Harbor Georgetown Phiburg Wiscasset Bath-Brunswick

Norton High School Graduation Schedule

Norton Massachusetts holds its annual commencement Monday with a program featuring Julie as speaker. She has served as president of the Christian Association and member of the Camera Club and Glee Club.

Norton Mass Julie Nias High Christian Association Camera Club Glee Club

Community Betterment talk highlights Blue Star Highway plan

Core Club S officers organize a program led by Mrs. Alice Churchill on Community Betterment and the Blue Star Highway extending from Maine to California. Talks cover native flora for memory gardens, with flowers chosen by Mabel Harris. Melvin Howe thanked for leadership. Tea followed in the directors' room. next meeting set for June 24 on Peonies.

Granville Colby Art Shen Ural Morris Povich Charles W. Messenger Alice Churchill Maine Canada California Mabel Harris Charles Frost Melvin Howe Alice Johnson House Walter Wiggin Alpert Whitney Lucius Lemont

Student Names and Teachers Listed by Grade

A readable fragment shows a roster of students and teachers by grade including Mary Nanniette Hetrin Jeanne ty Ali Mayo Dian Robert At Pullerton Carol moras and Grade One with Mrs. Fuller Edyth Lowery Junior Princas Miss Whitney Lyndon Harris Grade Five lists Robert Footer Lorne Allen William Loth Elford Stover Anita Deer Gayle Fitzgerald and Mary Ann Conway.

Mary Nanniette Hetrin Jeannety Ali Mayo Dian Robert At. Vous Wee Pullerton Carol Moras Douglas Tick Virginia Atwood John Pride Geor Pease Carl Fogg Edane David Utreue Dianne Pear Mrs. Fuller Edyth Lowery Princas Miss Whitney Lyndon Harris Robert Footer Lorne Allen William Loth- Elford Stover Anita Deerae Gayle Fitzgerald Mary Ann Conway

Former Bath Couple Observes Anniversary

A Bath couple marked their anniversary recalling their June 10 1896 marriage in the city. Mr Hanson, then with Bath Savings Institution, and Mrs Hanson, a local resident, were joined in wedlock by Margaret H. as a witness.

Bath Perehage Hanson Bath Savings Institution Margaret H

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