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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
2
Fragmentary notice reports Bath postoffice changes in mailing status with circulation implications, referencing class designation and potential impact on local mail service and rates.
The article notes Laer PF THE WILDERNESS fading within the administration's foreign policy debate. It compares efforts to Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose party while Wallace's campaign rouses sentiment but stalls with voters. Democratic leaders doubt the impact.
The House passes labor reform 279 votes to 79 and the Senate 54 to 17 amid rising strikes. Public demand to curb stoppages drives passage, awaiting the President’s veto or signature. The piece paints a nation fed up with labor conflict and calls for obedience to public will.
McGraw-Hill president James H. McGraw Jr argues that higher taxes and living costs make it twice as hard to get ahead today as in 1920. He cites retirement equity and capital needs, noting a 1929 modern worker could expect $3,000 a year from $5,300 earnings over 25 years while today’s promissory outlook is far higher for similar gains.
The article notes a strong Senate push for a large federal education grant to states. It cites Mr. McGraw explaining the need for higher earnings to reach competence and an anticipated allotment of about five dollars per child aged 5 to 16, signaling favorable prospects for educational funding.
A Georgia assembly hosted a September picnic at a historic fort site with mothers, children, and members enjoying noon lunches, open fires, and seating. Attendees included Mrs. H Panneit, Lucy Lee, Mrs. Elwood Orne, Natalie and Sandra, Betsy Jane, Almena Jaques, Mrs. Pe Low, Carol Henderson, Anna Burt Seep, and families. The group plans a September meeting with date and place to be announced.
Workers at Bath Fuel Co have completed a river section of a landing float using discarded life sections from ships tied to Bath Iron Works. The section performed well in the Kennebec River and with three more sections, the float should be suitable. City officials are exploring steel barges from the government as a potential foundation.
Masonic lodges Solar and Polar Star will attend 10:45 morning service at Central church for St John’s Day observances. Dunlap Commandery Knights Templar will escort, then parade to church. On Tuesday the 24th Dunlap joins Portland and Maine commanderies for 100th Portland Commandery No. 2 anniversary. Gala events include a morning fete, Exposition Building dinner, entertainment, ball game, and buffet supper after 5 pm.
A municipal court records indicate a beer case involving an unnamed defendant was entered on file after a guilty plea. Judge Deer ordered the case placed on file and the defendant discharged accordingly.
Witnesses described the Cressey infant as burned from hot water while in the apartment. Doctors testified the burns matched immersion, with first degree on the hands and abdomen, while other experts discussed possible causes and the child’s prior health conditions. The proceedings continued through Tuesday afternoon with jurors hearing medical testimony.
The session reopened at 8 30 standard time on Wednesday with Mrs Florence Lewis mentioned in court records.
Testimony described a family dispute with Mrs. Creasey and relatives in a municipal court proceeding. Judge Murray instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty after Attorney Rubin outlined defense testimony. Mrs. Creasey released on bond after probable cause found for man slaughter at a later term.
Sagadahoc Superior Court jurors ruled for defendant Del bert Hatch of Bath after Elliot Bold of Woolwich alleged injuries from a collision with Hatch’s taxi. The verdict came Tuesday afternoon.
The list of traverse jurors impaneled Thursday for Sagadahoc Superior Court’s June term was released. Foreman Sidney L. Eaton leads Bath residents including Elizabeth Alexander and Edward Jordan from Topsham and Stella Mae Cressey’s manslaughter trial against her three year old son Frank Cressey Jr. is tentatively set for Tuesday next week. Exclusions listed include Martin Eaton Urg William Fogg Woolwich Clifton Moody Bath John Tobey Topsham and Clarence White Georgetown.
Dr. Ardenne A. Stott and Mrs. Stott and family attended Tufts College alumnae and 40th reunion events in Medford Mass The Stotts also recalled war service with U S medical corps Red Cross work and participation in Halifax explosion relief duties.
Mrs Emma Hallett of Mara Hill travels with her vaaapaier Mrs Dorothy Dyer to Hillsboro New Hampshire for a visit after three weeks as a guest of her Hallett and a one at 1301 eehinaten.
Peck's holds a commanding location in Lewiston and Auburn with annual sales of several million dollars. Plans call to continue under the Peck name as a Maine company closely tied to the community. Hodgkinson of Fi lene's signals belief in expansion across Maine and long term growth prospects.
Bath police arrested several young boys for firing fireworks within city limits and hurling torpedo type rockets at homes. Authorities warn no fireworks will be used on July 4 and vow prosecution for violators to protect vulnerable residents and prevent injuries.
Salvation Army runs Daily Vacation Bible School amid bad weather with strong turnout. First week enrollment reaches 75 under Mrs Major Al Warren with teachers listed. Classes held at Veteran Firemen’s Hall 219 Water Street from 9 30 each morning. parents invited to send children next week.
Miss Marcia M. Stinson of Eastland hotel Portland and Woolwich Summer resident faced a frightening incident Sunday night when a moose struck her car near Bathing the Si Moana east of New Meadows River. Her vehicle was damaged and towed from the scene missing injuries. The article notes this is the fourth moose killed in the vicinity this year, with one killed in a head-on crash and two shot in a nearby swamp after suspected auto injuries.
The United Spanish War Veterans convention met in South Portland on June 14. Bath attendees included Asa Wilson Melvin Whitten Sense Saunders Allie Williams Itle Wilson Bertha Whiter Harriet Staples Anna Swain Brice Burns Myrtle Simpson Annie Oliver Yalking Larrabee. Myrtle Wilson elected Department Auxiliary Pi. Bea ties instructbe elected to a national post in Kansas 38.
Local note reports Ernest Haskell returning to the Red House on a New Street address in New York City. Details are fragmented but place and person are identifiable.
Lions Club presented awards at a Saturday night event. Winners should contact James P Callan of 205 North Street for details.
Sir Walter Scott’s work provided the program as four selections with Ave Maria Loch Lomond and I Love You Truly. The music pleased the audience and soloists Mrs Bernard Henderson Leona Harmon and Sandra Mank performed. Sandra sang at her graduation and Girl Scouts served refreshments.
Faster overnight service from Portland and other Maine points to the Maritime Provinces will begin next Friday night. A new train leaves North Station at 4 30 p m daily from Friday to Aug 29 with sleeping cars and coaches direct to St John New Brunswick. It will connect with Canadian National services to Campbellton Prince Edward Island Truro and Halifax.
Allen Bruce Johannes, 20, of Niagara Falls New York, was found unconscious on Route 1 in Woolwich Wednesday night. He was taken to Memorial hospital where doctors say he recovered memory and was discharged Saturday. He had suffered injuries from a fall in Niagara Falls about three weeks earlier. He disappeared again on June 2 and has no recollection of events since then.
The Audubon Nature Camp enters its ninth season at Muscongus Bay near Round Pond with activities for teachers and campers from across the United States and Canada. The program emphasizes conservation education through hands on exploration of island marshes forests and surrounding land and sea areas.
Mrs Randall Gowell Nichols and Victor H Nicholes of Cambridge welcomed three young months after a wedding voyage to America. The couple, joined by Mr and Mrs Nicholes, planned a quiet home celebration as they returned from their liner trip.
A Woolwich man linked to a shooting at a residence is under police watch. Mank, an employee of Bath Iron Works Corp., cannot explain the morning incident involving Jodi Gardiner and R Deering. Local reports mention fines and residents such as Charles Coombs of Topehem.
A small Morse High School graduating class party at Bay Point, hosted by Mr and Mrs Powers, featured dancing, music, and refreshments. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs George Larrabee, Mr and Mrs Louis Nelson, Mrs Kenneth Crafts, and Mrs Martin Powers.
The Downeaster will run westward from New York on Sundays returning on Tuesdays each week until September 14, offering a seasonal schedule with weekly trips for travelers.
The record lists participants including Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Jewett and Mr. and Mrs. Eastham Guild with scores shown as gross and net tallies. Mr. oes ies gross and net figures appear in fragmented OCR text.
Flowers were placed at the Winter Street church for Sunday morning service honoring living fathers. A group contributed bouquets as part of the observance.
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