Postage Rate Change Sparks Local Memos
Brief notice notes a downward shift in mailbox pricing affecting local mailers. Officials urge residents to check new rates and adjust postage purchases accordingly for upcoming mailing cycles.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
2
Bath Supports Hynde Memorial Home Drive Amid Polio Fight
Bath stands ready to back the Hyde Memorial Home campaign as the 1951 March of Dimes drive shows record giving. Basil O’Connor warns that despite $33.263 million raised nationally in 1951, 6 million was needed for 1950 patient care and funds remain stretched for ongoing polio treatment and emergency aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bath
Hyde Memorial
Oere
Hyde
Nepolio
March of Dimes
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For
National Foundation
O'Connor
O’connor
United States
Roads Not Expendable As Defense Demands Weigh In
The drive to permit heavier trucks on state highways cites national defense needs. Expert opinion is sought, with the American Association of State Highway Officials noting that during World War II the highway system proved indispensable and cannot be treated as expendable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of State Highway Officials
Overloaded Trucks Strain Roads and Public Costs
The U S Bureau of Public Roads warns that highway overloads overwhelm capacity and cause costly damage. States liberalize big truck laws despite rising repair and maintenance bills, delaying new road construction. Public funds pay for excessive wear and taxes fund heavier loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Holiday Traffic Forecast Shows Record Travel Volumes
The National Safety Council predicts 40 million vehicles on U S streets during the Fourth of July weekend and 1 560 000 000 miles driven. Despite high travel, the death toll may be lower than last year or the five year average, though current fatalities are up seven percent this year, signaling a need for extra caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
U. S
Birds Feast Twice Daily Famed helper Hap HumphreyFeeds Pigeons and More
George Hap Humphrey, 64, of ten street, known as Happy, feeds birds twice daily at 630 am and 2 pm near Mary’s Lunch on Water street. He saves crusts and bakery scraps from his job at B I W for the birds, saying pigeons, sparrows, gulls, and grackles visit daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Humphrey
St. Francis
Mary
Water Street
Jack
Bath fire chief on committee on resolutions
Chief Richard Fratas of the Bath fire department served on the committee on resolutions. The incomplete note indicates his involvement in drafting or organizing formal statements and actions for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fratas
The
Bath Fire Department
Committee On Resolu
George Burns Recounts Navy War Service and Japan Visits
George Burns living in Bath writes friendly letters about his service aboard the aircraft carrier USS Princeton in the Pacific. He has been aboard since September of last year and describes operations off Korea since December, including 10 000 tons of bombs and sustained gunfire. He mentions trips to Japan with stops at Tokyo Sasebo Yokohama and Yokosuka and notes friendly feelings toward the people there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization
Japan
Tokyo
Sasebo
Yokohama
Yokosuka
Coun
Bids Opened for Panel Trucks in Local Procurement
The lowest bid came from Albertson Motors Inc of Bath with a six cylinder 1951 Ford at 760 plus trade in of a paddy wagon. They agreed to supply an eight cylinder car for 35 more. Other bids were H P Small 1050 for a GMC panel truck and Brooke Chevrolet 1095 50 for a Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertson Motors, Inc
Bath
Ford
H. P. Small
Brooke-Chevrolet, Inc
Chevrolet
Bee Swarm Removed From Chimney By Fire Crew
A second bee swarm near Mrs J Edward Drake on Washington and North streets was حاول smoke to drive them out by a fire in the fireplace. The chimney filled with bees and some escaped to a tree. Fireman Fred Pecci climbed the ladder and removed the bees from the chimney and tree. Fred Eastman collected living bees to add to his season total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Drake
Washington
North Streets
Fred Pecci
Fred Eastman
Health Report Reveals Mumps and Pertussis in Maine County
The Maine Department of Health reports communicable diseases in Sagadahoc County. West Bath records one case of mumps and another case of whooping cough. The notice flags local health concerns and urges vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Maine
Inner Wheel meeting moved to July 12 at Mrs Tardif's foster home
The Inner Wheel announces a change of date for its next gathering. Mrs Dominic Tardif of Lewiston will host at her summer home on Foster's Point at the New Meadows. The event now takes place July 12 instead of July 22 as previously stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Tardif
Lewiston
Foster’s Point
New Meadows
Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Joseph W. Randlette
Richmond
Edwin Ww
Pomona
Littleton Grange
Weston
Mass
Teal
Bertha Gray
Elfreda Perkins
James Jones
Elaine Ripley
David Henderson
West Bath
Dirigo
Harpswe
Morse School Graduate Joins U S Navy for Sixth Fleet Exercises
Roger Ketchum recently graduated from Morse School and has joined the U S Navy. He is stationed at the US Center Participat and participates in fleet exercises with the U S Sixth Fleet. He serves aboard the ship as a seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Ketchum
Morse School
U.S. Navy
US Center
U. S
Ee Eee Ham
Pvt Andrew G Black Graduates From Air Force Training
Pfc Andrew G Black, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew G Black of 67 Court Street, completed training last week in the Air Force after enlisting in August 1950. He is associated with the Scott communications unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Andrew G. Black
Global Air Force
Pfc. Black
Court Street
Air Force
Scott Communications
Navy Seaman Arrives Home From Korea on 30 Day Leave
George a seaman cook third class in the U S Navy returned June 18 to 16 West Street for a 30 day leave after nine months in Korea. He is stationed at Norfolk VA and recently cruised Cuban waters aboard the USS President Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Seaman Cook
U. Navy
West Street
Korea
Norfolk
Charles Andre Family Picks U.S. Air Force Service
Mr and Mrs Charles Andre of 106 Lincoln Street announce their son has enlisted in the U S Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seah Prasad Dimetree
Charles Andre
Lincoln Street
U.S.S. Air Force
Gediman of the Navy Featured in Local Item
The snippet mentions E. Gediman associated with the U S Navy in a local notice. No further readable details provide dates, actions, or context for a fuller summary.
Bath Handtub Takes Fourth in Muster
In the second competition a Bath handtub finished fourth with a stream of 172 ft 9 in. H Bradford Lewis of Andover, Mass. posted 183 ft 6 in in second class. First class results saw Neptume of Newburyport, Mass. at 1216 ft 5 in. Foreman McCabe expects a large turnout as 29 Bath men traveled to Newbury last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bradford Lewis
Andover
Mass
Neptume
Newburyport
Bath
McCabe
Newbury
Municipal Court Fines Stand as Payment Lapse Puts Defendant in Jail
A municipal court morning session adjourned with the defendant too ill to appear, fined $5 and $4.70 costs or 30 days in Kennebec County jail, and had not paid by noon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec County
Queen Esther Lodge Meeting Announced For Tuesday Night
Word reaches Waterville of the passing of Wallace in an alien context. Harriett Cromwell and others are noted as part of the lodge’s Tuesday night gathering plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Lodge
Harriett Cromwell
Waterville
Wallace
Charles F. Koughan Tendered a Party
Charles F. Koughan hosted a social gathering noted for its attractive decorations and candle display. After lunch, music and dancing followed, with Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Hanson and Mrs. Sadie Tait among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Koughan
Elliot Hanson
Sadie Tait
Unusual Accident Involving Barrel Strikes Ralph York
Ralph York of Nobleboro was injured when a barrel rolled off a truck and struck him near Woolwich close to the Coffee Pot. He arrived at Bath Memorial Hospital with back pain and head cuts after the noon incident investigated by State Trooper Ray Orcutt. The barrel truck belonged to Earl Dunton of Boothbay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph York
Nobleboro
Woolwich
Bath Memorial Hospital
York
Ray Orcutt
Earl Dunton
Boothbay
Happy Reunion At Mrs Nora Home After Ten Years
A reunion gathering at the home of Mrs. Nora marks ten years since the family last met. Present were Mrs. Lawrence and her children Eleanor and Frederick Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Notable teaching award honors four high achieving pupils
Four students Bates Carol Tanner Rita Vaillancourt received commendation for exceptional progress in class. Jean Claudia Boudreau Carras Daniel W Diane Arlene Susan Bates Gloria Grindle Rita Judith Libby Elvira Gloria Swearingen Nancy Pratt Julie Cummings Beverly Knight listed among the awardees for outstanding teaching outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Carol Tanner
Rita Vaillancourt
Jean Claudia Boudreau
Carras
Daniel W
Diane Arlene
Susan Bates
Gloria Way
Wear Grindle
Rita Judith Libby
Elvira Gloria Swearingen
Nancy Pratt
Julie Cummings
Beverly Knight
Pinkham Family Mention At Quonset Point Rhode Island
David Pinkham U S N stationed at Quonset Point Rhode Island is listed with Mr and Mrs Joseph E Pinkham of Upper High Street in a short society item noting naval assignment and family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pinkham
U.S.N
Quonset Pt., R. I
Joseph E. Pinkham
Upper High Street
Transformer Fire Near Washington and Winsip Streets
Fire crews were called Sunday about seven o clock to a transformer on Washington Street near Winsip Street. A limb touching wires caused a short circuit igniting the transformer. Power was off briefly while utilities removed the limb with help from the Fire Department ladder truck on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winship Streets
Washington Street
Highway Department
Crossword Code The River Fr and Santa Claus Puzzles
A reader puzzle page explains a cryptogram style crosswork with mapping letters A X H O N etc. It shows examples like ONEF and Santa clues and notes a daily changing cipher. Additional lines hint at playful quotes and a toy chest theme with short ciphered phrases and a provider name.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Speer
C. Webber
Bathman
Pythians
Gorden Asctagton Oo
George Burns
Prince
Health Report
E. Gediman
U. S. Navy
Thecoed Hoor Ae Aeeset A
Miss McCabe
Marie
Grange
Sieger
Gegret
Claus
Longfellow
CPSA
Bsbeuw EN
Honey
Sonny
Brown
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