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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
1
Local Bath post office resumed operations after a brief closure caused by a plumbing issue. Officials confirmed normal service and mail processing restored, with customers advised of standard pickup and drop-off times.
A sprawling, garbled column discusses international diplomacy, a poor condition Center Street school, and Red Cross fundraising. It notes disaster relief by the Red Cross, praise for its aid during fires and epidemics, and mentions postwar housing efforts and government housing programs as part of national progress.
Merritt A. Mitchell is selected as part of the new city council and begins work smoothly with early ap pointment actions and community engagement signals.
Bath Chamber of Commerce reorganized for the coming year and now plans its annual banquet. Roy Stewart is named as an active worker to keep the chamber a going concern. Bath streets have been kept in good condition this winter despite many storms. The department has snow fighting equipment and uses it effectively.
Some Sagadahoc county towns held their annual meetings Monday and others will hold them later with some scheduled for next Saturday evening. The article notes varying dates among municipalities and plans for local legislative sessions.
Herbert H. Palmer of Brunswick was found guilty of reckless driving on Route 1 in West Bath, fined 50 dollars with 12.94 costs, and appealed to Sagadahoc Superior Court with $200 surety for June term. State Trooper Buzzell testified. a second offense was withdrawn. Another case saw a guilty plea for intoxication, with a 10 dollar fine and 5.15 costs or 30 days jail.
Saturday morning 12 Scouts of St Marys Troop No 53 hiked to Scoutland with Scoutmaster Ernest Purdy and aides Bernard Melton John Dauphin and Joe Marchetti. Participants included Footer King Carter McRae Witham Thibeudeau Lozier Barter Marchetti Champaigne Furrow Worden and Worden. Those passing cooking and firebuilding tests were Marchetti Carter King Furrow Champaigne Worden and Footer. Pace and tracking tests were passed by Marchetti Worden Footer King Champaigne Farrow Barter Carter and McRae. The day was cold but the Scouts enjoyed the hike.
Mayor Small urged full citizen support for a city government change under the council-manager system. The event drew guests including Frank Adams, William Burton, Byron Adams, Charles F. Cummings, Carl Albee, Youval Tal, Many Weidheroff, Earl Kimball, Francis Norton, George Sargent, Robert Levin, Richard Freeman and David Cogan.
The report states changes at the Plummer Home for the Aged are working better than expected. The city paid $1528.53 to operate the Home last year not including old age benefit costs.
Bath leaders push for a stronger Chamber to promote new industry, highway signs, downtown parking, and one way traffic. They call for a paid secretary, a planning commission, and a city council manager form taking effect March 1.
Paul C. Savage of Bath pleads guilty to two counts of forgery in Satur day municipal court before Judge Gardiner R Deering. Savage is bound over to the June term with sureties totaling 600 dollars for his appearance. Mr and Mrs Charles E Mellen Jr of New York City are visiting to attend Phippsburg town meetings Monday.
A Bath area meeting details a preps for a meat loaf luncheon and a cooking lesson on dry heat. Mrs Norman mmend chairs a business session announcing the March 18 gathering at Mrs Drummond’s Arrowsic home with Mrs Harold Kilton assisting. Lemuel Preble elected delegate to Home and Farm Week at Orono. accompanied by Mrs Frank Walker.
Dr. Donald L. Anderson joins Bath Memorial hospital as consulting specialist after wartime service and residency at Massachusetts Memorial. His Lewiston office is at 54 Pine Street. Urological consultations occur every other Wednesday, starting March 3, at the hospital.
Band Boosters report a successful tag day held in the city on February 21 after moving from February 14. Prizes awarded for top receipts go to John Chaney, Carol Ames, and Christel Cornish. Proceeds fund student instruments. a rummage sale is planned to raise more for the band.
The 193rd Rotary District with 41 clubs shows Bath club at 13th with 88.5 percent attendance. February is expected to lift Bath to 89.5 percent and into tenth in the district. Mrs Frederick E Drake hosted the Monday Contract club luncheon at her Washington street home.
Unofficial eel Saturday meeting at City Hall covered interviews of applicants for city manager under the new charter. The city council will take office Monday at 7 30 PM, meet in the auditorium, elect a chairman, then appoint and confirm key city officers including treasurer tax collector clerk solicitor and assessors board.
Various notes describe Red Cross services for dependents of deceased service members and Togus veterans, school children supplying candies and trays, and blood programs. The Community Service Department under Mrs. Warren Hawley provided entertainments and gifts to Togus veterans, while a national drive aims for a $75 million quota, up $15 million from last year.
Jesse Munsey of Woolwich celebrated his 79th birthday with a surprise party at his daughter Laura Main's home in Wiscasset Sunday. Five of his six daughters attended along with many relatives and friends, sharing cake, sandwiches, ice cream, and gifts. A granddaughter sent a card from Medfield, Massachusetts.
Nequasset Congregational church folks held a successful supper Friday evening at the vestry with many Bath attendees. Committee members included Mr. and Mrs. Cromwell and Mr. Presley. Mrs. Geraldine Edgerly of Woolwich received the Esmond blanket. Proceeds go to a clay-related beneficiary.
Mrs Hiram Tobey nee Edna Pepper of Wakefield Massachusetts resides a month in Florida visiting her father Mr Arthur Pepper of Middle Street.
Fragments show names Herbert Pate and a sister, with damaged text referencing a street and possibly a high street or sire. No clear event, date, or organization established.
At the Maine General Hospital School of Nursing exercises in Partland High School auditorium Friday, fourteen graduates received diplomas amid a large Bath area audience. Virgil C. McGorrill presided in Dr. Brown’s illness absence. Rev. Hoffman gave the invocation and benediction. Dr. Hawkes and Dr. Webber spoke. Edith Doane presented pins.
Three cases heard by Judge Gardiner R. Deering, two for operating a vehicle under liquor influence and one for intoxication. Robert Willey of Brunswick pleaded guilty and was fined $100 plus $5.15 costs or 60 days jail for Route 1 Bath case. Carlton E. Bailey of West Bath also pled guilty to DUI and was fined $100 plus $5.15 costs or 60 days jail for Route 1 Bath. A third respondent pleads guilty and receives $10 fine plus $5.15 costs or 30 days jail.
James E. Kavanaugh a 33 year old Wenham Mass resident and Leroy F Clarke 25 of Wenham were taken to Memorial hospital after a Carlton bridge crash. A locomotive steam obscured the view causing Kavanaughs truck to be rear ended by a following five ton Ford driven by Wesley Sweeney of Bath. Clarke suffered a facial cut and concussion while Kavanaugh had abdominal pains. Sweeney unhurt. State Trooper Mortimer OConnell and John Kelliher investigated.
State Trooper John DeWinter will speak to the Winter Street Men’s Club and show undetermined nature movies. A sports update with radio reports on basket tournaments will be provided. Tea will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary at 6 20. Demonstrations and camaraderie are encouraged for attendees.
A Cub Pack event celebrated with a blue and gold night. Children received lion badges Webelos arrows and service stars. A special graduation ceremony honored a scout turning twelve and farewell to Den 4 and Pack 57 with a present from Rev Ives.
The text shows mentions of den mothers, blue decorations, plates and cards made by boys. References to Cub Scout and Handyman groups appear with an upcoming event date near March 26. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
A campus faculty gathering plans a large ice play with members including Winters, Richard, Row, St. John, Janice, Bla inspector Irene Lait, Madame Joanne, d la Croix, Leo LaChance, and more listed in the program.
A fire partially damaged a dwelling on the east side of Cooke street near Center, owned by Arthur Miller of New York. Thick smoke hampered efforts as firefighters sounded an alarm Saturday evening and attempted to control the blaze despite poor visibility.
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