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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1949

Page

2

The Bata Inpetement Publication Notice

Publication detail shows weekly issue from Bath Maine with The Times Company address 82 Front Street. Credits B Nichols president treasurer and Mary C Webber editor. Rates listed: one year advance $2.00. six months $1.00. Entry at Bath post office for second class postal rate.

The Times Company Front Street Bath Maine B. Nichols Pres. and Treas C. Webber

Motor Manners by Emily Post Aims to Curb Highway Carelessness

Emily Post advocates strict roadway courtesy in a booklet produced with the National Highway Users Conference. The code urges sharing the road, using horns only in emergencies, obeying traffic laws, proper crossing, dimming headlights, rightward driving, signaling intentions, and avoiding driving while exhausted to improve safety and reduce costs. Albert Bradley of the National Highway Users Conference backs the work, noting widespread appreciation for safer, more courteous driving.

Emily Post Miss Post National Highway Users Conference America Albert Bradley General Motors

Brass Hat or Executive Insight by Lester F Miles

PhD Lester F Miles argues in his book that aiming for tomorrow keeps people engaged while toy tops life without direction fade away. Executives reach goals by maintaining a clear directive, but many later lose their path and stop progressing.

Lester F Miles

Pursuit of New Goals for Progressive Executives

The text argues that leaders must not rest after success. A brass-hatted stance is good only briefly. true executives broaden knowledge and personal relationships. To maintain tomorrow’s growth, develop new aims and move from secure position toward broader leadership.

Miles

Commencement at Bowdoin Draws Big Crowds and Honors

Bath residents attend Bowdoin College commencement as large classes fill First Parish church. Sumner T. Pike class of 1913 travels from Lubec to Brunswick to testify before the Atomic Energy Commission and receives the Alumni Achievement award at the noon commencement dinner for service with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Atomic Energy Commission.

Bath Bowdoin College Sumner T. Pike Lubec Brunswick College Woodland Calais Washington Atomic Energy Commission Boston Securities Exchange Commission Roosevelt Truman

Extension Course Studies This Week at Huse Memorial

The second week of the Harvard Boston University extension course on Social Studies begins at Huse Memorial school. Over 50 Bath teachers attend with special instructors William A. Wolfer and William H Cartwright. Wolfer, Wheelock School principal, teaches social studies. Cartwright, Boston University education professor, lectures on maps globes and extension of social studies in secondary schools.

Harvard- Boston University Huse Memorial School Bath William A. Wolfer William H Cartwright Wolfer Wheelock Keene State Teachers’ College Cartwright Boston University University of Minnesota

Snipe Funeral Held In Oak Grove Burial

John H. Snipe funeral services conducted Tuesday afternoon at A. F. Mayo and Son funeral residence with Rev Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Bearers included Merton Snipe Frank Cromwell Orley Baker Charles Brown Gene Cromwell and Otty Teen. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove with a committal service.

Snipe A. F. Mayo & Son Charles M. Tubbs Merton Snipe Frank Cromwell Orley Baker Charles Brown Gene Cromwell Otty Teen Oak Grove

Bees Harvest Swarm on Soft Coal Pile in Bath

Bees swarmed a coal pile behind Acme Supply Co in Bath on Thursday around 2 PM. Algernon Eastman retrieved the swarm with a hive and broom, safely boxing about 3,500 bees per pound for a four pound swarm valued at seven dollars. Eastman notes many wild swarms in Bath and that his son will keep the new swarm at Witch Spring Hill.

Bath Acme Supply Co Algernon Eastman Front Mr. Eastman Eastman York Street Front Front Street Bill Witch Spring Hill

Sunday and Holiday Bus Service Changes in Bath

Bath Bus Service owner Charles B. Doyle announces changes in Sunday and holiday hours from June 19 through the summer. Approved by the Public Utilities Commission due to reduced patronage. Schedules available Saturday. South End first bus 6.55 a.m. hourly to 10.55 p.m. North End first 7.25 a.m. hourly to 10.25 p.m. West End starts 7.30 a.m. from City Hall Square with departures 7.40 a.m. onward to 10.40 p.m.

Charles B. Doyle Bath Bus Service Public Utilities Commission West End City Hall Square

Maine Seafoods Spotlight Plea and Fines

In municipal court, Arthur F. Murphy of Phippsburg pleaded guilty to unlawful wholesale shellfish trade and was fined 20 dollars plus 8.50 dollars in costs and placed on one week probation to pay. Judge Gardiner R. Deering oversaw the case. Bernard A. Wyman, also of Phippsburg, paid 10 dollars and 4.70 dollars in costs for possessing 440 dams, 98 under two inches.

Maine Seafoods Arthur F. Murphy Phippsburg Swansea G. Burns Maine State Sea and Shore Fisheries Department Murphy Gardiner R. Deering Burns Bernard A. Wyman

Young Maine warden Milton H. Savage Assumes Post

Milton H. Savage 22 of Bowmen Street has been appointed a fish and game warden with the Maine Department of Inland Fish and Game. He passed the examination a month ago and reported to Ellsworth for assignment Monday morning. Savage is among the youngest to hold the post and his friends expect him to excel.

Milton H. Savage Bowman Street Milton C. Savage High Street Department of Inland Fish & Game of Maine Ellsworth Savage

Caretaker Engaged at Fort Popham

George Barnes of Popham has been hired as part time caretaker for Fort Popham State Memorial under the State Park commission. He will reside in a fort building and manage the grounds under supervision.

George Barnes Popham State Park Commission Fort Popham Park Commission Barnes

Maine Health Report Shows Mumps Rise in Topsham

The Maine Department of Health and Welfare weekly communicable disease report for the week ending June 4 lists ten mumps cases in Topsham and one syphilis case in Saga-Idahoe County.

State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare Bureau of Health Topsham Saga- Idahoe County

Damariscotta Opens Information Bureau For Summer

The Damariscotta Information Bureau opens for the 1949 season as part of Maine’s regional offices. Open 9 am to 6 pm until July 1, weekends 9 am to 8 pm through Sept 10, closing Oct 3. The bureau, praised by the New York Times, served 18 473 visitors in 1948 and offers Maine travel information, maps of New England and the Maritime Provinces, and route guidance on U S Route 1.

Damariscotta Information Bureau Maine Maine Publicity Bureau Damariscotta Bureau New York Times New England East Maritime Provinces

Benefit Card Party Aids Sanford Road Project

Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett hosted a benefit card party at 23 Pratt Street in West Bath raising funds for the Sanford Crossing road project. Eleven tables played contract auction whist and pinochle with prizes awarded to several residents and neighbors assisting in event logistics.

Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Sanford Crossing West Bath Charles Lee Henry McCabe George Brownrigg Myra Pennell Frank Moses Evelyn Trott Alfred King Rita Durant Hamblett Henry White Herbert White

Stork Shower Honors Mrs M Daniels in Washington Street

Mrs Margaret McDaniels was surprised with a stork shower at Jennie Danforths Washington street home last Wednesday. A blue and white basket of gifts framed the event followed by an evening of socializing and buffet supper with guests including Doris Tobey Marjorie Billings Katherine Syde Edward St Martin Carolyn St Martin and others.

Margaret McDaniels Jennie Danforth Washington Street McDaniels Doris Tobey Marjorie Billings Katherine Syde Edward St. Martin Carolyn St. Martin Margaret Lonn George Dersham Fred Osgood Bruce Buttrick Natalie Billings Erastus Jewett Phyllis Bishop Ruth Strack Herbert Morse Sue Beardsley Connie Freeman Nina Lancaster

Afternoon Tea Honor for Mrs Herrick in Bath

Mrs George Cary 2nd and Mrs Harry Day hosted a Junior Hospital league tea at Mrs Cary’s Washington street home in Bath Wednesday last week. The event honored Mrs Horace P Herrick who is leaving Bath next week. Attending were Mrs Rodney Ross Jr, Mrs Lynn Bussey, Mrs George Barker, Mrs Carl Dearborn, Mrs Frank Givin, Mrs Leslie Shumway, Miss Sally Kimball, Miss Eleanor Wilson, Mrs A M Main Jr, Mrs Baer Connard, Mrs J Edward Drake Jr, Mrs Roger Luke and Mrs William A Niss. Connard poured.

George Cary Harry Day G. Baer Connard J. Edward Drake, Jr Roger Luke William A. Niss Connard

Wesley Bible School Opens At Wesley Methodist

The Vacation Bible School at Wesley Methodist Church opened Monday at nine. Pastor Rev. Clifford Sargent will supervise. Teachers include Mrs John Coombs, Mrs Morris Upham, Mrs Walter Upham, Mrs William C. Hanson, Mrs Ronald Buffum, Mrs William Temple, Mrs Willard McLean, Mrs Charles Marble, and Jane Niles.

Wesley Methodist Church Clifford Sargent John Coombs Morris Upham Walter Upham William C. Hanson Ronald Buffum William Temple Willard McLean Charles Marble Jane Niles

Black bass plenty this year in Maine waters

Maine reports show black bass hitting flies as the special 20 day season opens June 1. Fisheries officials note anglers from out of state consider Maine bass fishing among the best in the nation. Meanwhile, inland fishing peaks and white perch records are reported at Messalonskee Lake Belgrade. Atlantic salmon counts rise with out-of-state anglers contributing the majority of catches.

Augusta Maine Development Commission Earl Small Waterville Messalonskee Lake Belgrades Arthur Rogers Messalonskee Belgrade Lake Lloyd Clark Milltown Moosehorn Stream Charlotte Clark Charles Harriman Mapleton Roy Gray Rangeley Mooselock Megantic Lake Rangeley Lake Reddington

Charlotte's Pupils Shine in School Dance Festival

A large crowd attended the Charlotte's School of Dancing annual festival at Morse High School. Dancers from young in school to older out of school performed ballet toe tap and acrobatics with colorful costumes depicting creatures and nature. Mrs Lillian Jordan and Mrs Esther Andrews provided piano interludes between acts.

Charlotte School of Dancing Morse High School Lillian Jordan Esther Andrews

Bath Lions Honor Mayor for School Dental Clinic Efforts

Former Mayor Harold P. Small, president of the Bath Lions Club, received a congratulatory message from the seeds praising the club’s work with the city dental clinic. The council expresses appreciation for the Lions contribution to children's welfare in city schools and offers PTA aligned aid.

Harold P. Small Bath Lions Club Seeds

Red Cross Executive Committee Meets in Bath

The Bath chapter of the American Red Cross held its monthly meeting in the Bath Trust Co. trustees room with Chairman Dwight W. Pierce presiding. Sidney L. Eaton outlined disaster preparedness and noted a congratulatory letter from New York head­quarters.

Bath American Red Cross Bath Trust Co Dwight W. Pierce Louis Dole John Coombs George Nugent Sidney L. Eaton New York Disaster Institute Eaton Red Cross Philip S. Wilder Brunswick Wilder North Atlantic Togus F. Burton Whitman, Jr Coordinating Council

City committee recommends bid acceptance for school project

The Huse School Building Committee proposes Consolidated Constructors Inc. as base bid winner at 85500 with 10 percent contingency plus 7900 furniture and equipment 600 relocation of playground equipment 2000 full time supervisor and 5643 architect fees totaling an estimated maximum cost of 110193. The committee notes the bid is lower than architect estimates and questions building costs trends urging prompt favorable council action. Andrew M. Butterfield chairs the committee with Edwin R. Andrews David Dickson H Martin Powers and John N. Taylor.

Consolidated Constructors, Inc Recreation Commission Huse School Building Committee Andrew M. Butterfield Edwin R. Andrews David €. Dickson H. Martin Powers John N. Taylor

Bath Lions Install Officers At Sedgwick

Bath Lions held charter night at Sedgwick on Wednesday with Ladies Night. Officers installed included King Lion Harold P. Small first vice Leslie Shumway second vice Lawrence Mc Curdy third vice Harold Rubin secretary Earle Lermond treasurer Clyde Mallett tail twister Clinton Owen lion tamer and directors George Nugent William Niss Wilfrid Guerin John K. Skelton. State leaders Edward Dale True governor and Merton L. Gribbin district governor-elect attended.

Bath Lions Sedgwick Harold P. Small King Lion Leslie Shumway Lawrence McCurdy Harold Rubin Earle Lermond Clyde Mallett Abraham Kramer Clinton Owen George Nugent William Niss Wilfrid Guerin John K. Skelton Elmer B. Williams Edward Dale True Bath Merton L. Gribbin Augusta

Graham Family Weekend Guests in Hinckley Street Visit

Mr and Mrs John J Graham and their family from Woburn Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Louis C MacDonald on Hinckley Street, enjoying a family visit.

John J. Graham Woburn, Mass Louis‘ C. MacDonald Hinckley Street

Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A dense list of crossword clues across and down with multiple numbered entries, including hints for words such as Single-spot cards, Mince, A mountain nymph, and a Daily Cryptoquote puzzle with a substitution key using LONGFELLOW as an example. The page mixes vocabulary prompts and a cryptogram puzzle.

Adam

City Council Approves Study On Wading Pool Relocation

City officials name a committee to study moving the wading pool for improved water and sewerage. The group includes City Manager Ralph Mittendorf and Superintendent Loring Addison, with Council members voting on related park lighting and a henhouse permit dispute. A committee will review the Huse School wing expansion plans and site options.

Ment McMann Ross Ralph F. Mittendorf Loring R. Addison Hunter Harold McElman Linden Street Huse Center Street Dike Road Pleasant

Cryptoquote: Wise and Foolish March of Intellectual Boys

Cryptic quote fragment distributed by King Features Syndicate reads Wise and foolish great and small and all Southey like a march of intellect boys.

Southey King Features Syndicate, Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bata Inpetement John H. Snipe Acme Supply Health Report Opens Information Bureau Sanford Road Sanford’s Crossing Mrs. Herrick Wesley Bible School H. P. Cummings Construction Co T. W. Cunningham, Inc Stewart & Williams, Inc Appr Aceto Company Ors Cunningham & Sons Pope Harbor City Ind Arabia Longfellow Fés Huse School Alonzo Harriman, Inc Lesjiwslo Xsq Loneuldunju
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