Bath notices terms in advance and postal rate
One year in advance two dollars and six months in advance one dollar. Entered at the Bath post office for circulation at second class postal rate.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
2
Auburn Chamber Backs Stiffer Parking Meter Enforcement
Directors of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce endorsed stronger enforcement of parking meter rules at a supper meeting, urging the traffic committee and Police Chief Alton E Savage to devise higher fines for habitual violators. Savage outlined three violation types and noted challenges proving tickets when cars return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Auburn
Chamber of Commerce
Lewiston Sun
Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Elm Hotel
Alton E. Savage
Savage
Drive for the American Red Cross Urges Local Support
The town urges broad participation in the annual Red Cross drive, highlighting its wartime and peacetime service. Officials cite past community generosity in Sagadahoc County and ask surrounding towns to maintain or exceed the county’s fine giving record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Maine
Sagadahoc
Southern Research Institute finds wood to paper solution
The Southern Research Institute unveiled a process to convert rotting railroad poles and crossties into paper. The method aims to supply about one seventh of annual paper mill wood needs once scaled up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Southern Research Institute
Junior Prize Speaking Contest at Morse High Friday
The annual junior prize speaking contest sponsored by the Inner Wheel will be held Friday at 7 30 PM in Morse High School auditorium. Entries include readings from Freedom From Want, The Bell of Atri, and more with prizes awarded by Mrs. Ralph D. Warren. Public admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
The
Inner Wheel
Sally Lowell
Bill Stern
Donald Beaton
Kathryn Cousins
Shirley Clark
Ralph D. Warren
Milward Patten
Topsham
Geraldine Sherman
Rensel H. Colby
Wiscasset
Bowdoin to Have Chemistry Building
Bowdoin College launches a $1 million drive for a new chemistry building to be located on the Delta area beside the classroom block and Smith auditorium. Estimated construction and equipment cost run about $600,000 with $400,000 sought for endowment to fund about $15,000 annually for upkeep. A $50,000 gift from the Kresge Foundation supports the project.
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Brunswick
Bowdoin College
Kenneth C. M. Sills
Bowdoin
Department of Chemistry
Sills
Smith
Bowduin
Kresge Foundation of
Detroit
Morse Rifle Team Secures Second Place in Regional Meet
Morse High Rifle team finished second at the National Junior Rifle Team regional match at Fort Wil hams in Portland. Piscataquis Junior Rifle Club of Portsmouth and South Portland High placed first and third respectively. Team members listed include P Quotus David Drake Richard Greene Charles Wood Richard Homan with scores totaling 353 281 634.
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Morse
Fort Wilhems
Portland
Piscataquis Junior Rifle Club
Portsmouth
N. H
South Portland High
Southern Maine
P. Quotus
David Drake
Richard Greene
Charles Wood
Richard Homan
Firemen endure wind storm with busy 24 hours
Fire crews battled chimney fires oil burner problems and a flooded cellar as heavy rains high tides and winds swept the area. A city pump aided pumping out flooded cellars and sheltered homes while wind damaged a chimney a window and a television aerial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Engine 4
Colonial Cafe
Front Street
Union Street
Chestnut Street
Mary's
Water Street
Denny Road
Lambert Park
Osgood M. Redson
Washington Street
Winship Street
Park Street
Roy's Market
Railroad Square
Gahan's Bridge
Center Street
Driving Without License Leads to Fine in Municipal Court
John P. Trainor 32 of 26 Highland Street was fined $10 and $4.70 costs after pleading guilty to driving without a license. An accident on March 4 at High and Russell streets led to both Trainor and wife Vida Trainor 30 being treated at Memorial hospital. Officer John Marks Jr. was the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Trainor
Highland Street
Gardiner R. Deering
Trainor
High
Russell Streets
Vida Trainor
Memorial Hospital
John Marks, Jr
Deering
Augusta
Augusta Ja
St Patrick's Night Dance for Middle School Students
A St Patrick's night dance for city sixth to eighth graders will be at Huse school from 7 30 to 10 30 p m. Prizes for novelty dances and a St Patrick's motif decorate the event. Proceeds go to the North Center underprivileged children's fund run by the PTA.
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St. Patrick’s
Huse School
St. Patrick's
Lillian Allen
Foster Pratt
Arthur Brown
Donald Perry
Children's Fund of
North Center
PTA
Beverage choices linked to water quality across regions
In southern Europe people turn to wine, in northern Europe to beer, and in China to tea as a sanitary adaptation to scarce clean water. The practice reflects regional drink patterns shaped by water safety and public health conditions.
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Europe
China
St Patrick's Day Tea Sponsored by St Mary’s Ladies
The Ladies of St Marys church sponsor a St Patrick's Day Tea on Friday March 17 from 2 to 5 at the Convent 848 High Street for the Sisters of Mercy. Mrs Edward B Hamblett leads with many hostesses and servers and a program featuring local participants. tickets are sold at Gift Stall and Convent. public invited.
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St. Mary's Church
Sisters of Mercy
High Street
Edward B. Hamblett
Francis Burgess
Carl Crane
Catharine Grainger
Donad Emero
Charles Dutton
Arthur Bourque
Anthony Pellegrini
Carroll Witham
Elmer Stark
A. E. Desmond
William Curran
Carl Piper
Joseph Carrier
Lucien Bisson
Charles Miller
Christopher Gill
Annie Wilson
Charles Small
Joseph Turcotte
Clinton McFadden
Frank Wilson
Edward Footer
Della Gaudette
Leonard Lozier
Harold McEilman
Hamblett
William Hogan
W.H. McGlinchy
Samuel Inman
Fishing Rules Modify Narraguagus River Season Dates
Maine authorities announce changes to Narraguagus river fishing for Atlantic salmon. The opening date moves to May 1 this year with a 15 day extension on a Cherryfield section. prohibitions apply Sept 16 to Apr 30 in Deblois and Cherryfield except limited September fly fishing.
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Augusta
Maine
Sea & Shore
Richard E. Reed
Atlantic Salmon Commission
Narraguagus
Cherryfield
Narraguagues River
Narraguagus River
Deblois
Hitchcock Residence Change Hands in Local Deal
Dr. Marion W. Westermeyer and family move from 83 South Street to 858 Washington Street. An agreement was made for Westermeyer to own the Hitchcock estate after the Sarah J Hitchcock property settles. He plans to use the two first floor rooms on the north side for his office.
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Marion W. Westermeyer
South Street
Washington Street
Dr. Westermeyer
Sarah J Hitchcock
Westermeyer
California
E. M. Fuller, Jr
Waffle with Corn Kernels and Sweet Toppings
Suggested dish combines canned drained corn kernels with waffles and maple syrup. Children enjoy vanilla tapioca served in individual dishes topped with crushed peanut brittle or a cherry for a sweet finish.
Former Bath Man Appointed Agent for John Hancock
Capt. Fred O. Hayward Jr. of Bath, former liaison officer with the 240th Coast Artillery, Maine National Guard, has been named special agent for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Portland. He and his wife Martha Torrey and their son Stephen have moved to Portland’s Red Bank Village.
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Fred O. Hayward, Jr
Snowpark
Bath
240Th Coast Artillery
Maine National Guard
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
Portland
Dwight Hayward
Maine
Hayward
Martha Torrey
J. Haviland Torrey
Stephen
Hyde Windlass Co
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Polar Star Lodge of Masons
Maine to issue courtesy tags for visiting out of state cars
Maine will issue hospitality tags for visiting out of state cars as part of a state effort to make travelers feel at home. The tags in blue white and red will read We want you to feel You Belong In Maine and be distributed to city officials to attach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Everett F. Greaton
Maine Development Commission
Greaton
Waterville
State House
Dickson Discusses Insurance Settlement Options and Life Plans
David C. Dickson argues for flexible settlements over cash only, citing shifts from cash to income payments since 1922. He notes many policyholders neglect fine print and urges tailored life plans based on income and desired returns. George H. Musk presided, Lt. Richard Klimoff joined the club.
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Dickson
George H. Musk
Richard Klimoff
The
Salvation Army
Egg care guidance on washing and refrigeration
The note explains that washing eggs removes the protective bloom on the shell. It states that eggs are washed only just before breaking them out for use, using cold running water.
Flame Gun Used to Kill Weeds Says Report
The article notes a flame gun similar to a war flame thrower but scaled down is among devices employed to kill weeds.
Pups from Three Schools Present An Excellent Program
A South End P T A meeting featured 125 children from Mitchell Weeks and South Street schools in a varied program. The show included songs dances and piano solos by pupils from grades I to VII, followed by refreshments and acknowledgments.
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Reh
South End P.T.A., Inc
Mitchell, Weeks
South Street
Mitchell School
Pomse
South Str
Songrade
Howe
Itchell School
Billy Strube
McKenna
Weeks Street
Stephanie Rush
Paul Bergeron
Herbert Morse
Bernard Plummer
South Street School
Orris Ames
Elwood Hathorne
Alonzo Bergeron
Carl Robinson
Roger Luke
Arvid Anderson
Ilg
P.T.A
City Hall
Irish Minstrels St Patrick's Day Show at West Bath Grange
An Irish Minstrel show and dance will be held at West Bath grange hall Friday at eight to observe St Patrick's Day. Talent from the grange will perform Irish comedy and songs with Daniel McCall as interlocutor and several end men. Soloists include William McNamara and Barbara Longley among others. a specialty act by Alice Smith and a singing quartet are featured. The program ends with dancing. Walter Hagen won the 1927 PGA title after a month-long hunting expedition with no practice.
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West Bath Grange Hall
Erin
Daniel McCall
Mel Comeau
Dave Fields
Alton Collins
Cyrus Longley
William McNamara
Barbara Longley
Audrey Peterson
Jim Royall
Barbara Parks
William Moore
Laura Mulcahy
Ice hockey leagues with 29 U.S. teams in 29 cities
The United States hosts 29 professional ice hockey teams based in 29 distinct cities. This arrangement reflects a broad spread of franchises across major markets and regional hubs, highlighting the sport's national footprint and organizational structure.
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United States
Holly trees may bring income beyond pasturage
The U S Department of Agriculture says holly trees may provide farmers with additional revenue beyond pasture use in certain cases.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Citizens discuss education reforms across Sagada county
A Sagada county meeting at Morse High School gathered teachers and citizens from 16 towns to explore school needs and possible legislative actions for the 1951 Maine Legislature. Leaders elected Mark W. Jackson as chair and Evelyn Percy as secretary to form a permanent citizen council on school issues.
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Sagadahoc
Morse High School
Maine Teacher’s Association
Katherine Conley
Sagadeoc County
Conley
Isabelle Bryant
Keith L. Crockett
Nathan Watson
Moody W. Flint
Margaret Flaherty
Manley H. Grant
Arlene Low
Dennis Murphy
Evelyn Percy
Bath
Elizabeth Harris
Georgetown
Alice Lowell
Phippsburg
Cecla McEwen
Bowdoinham
Elizabeth McFee
Richmond
Elliot Small
Cleora Tarbox
Adele Woodward
Topsham
Florence Temple
Woolwich
Alex Burgess
Charles T. Small
Isadore Singer
Mark A. Jackson
Roger M. Luke
John Parker
Cecil Fullerton
Phillip Jacobs
Percy McGilvary
Robert E. McEwen
Dwight Adams
Bowdoin
Norris Sidelinger
Earle A. McFee
Leonard Bishop
Frank Wright
Thayer Jones
Paul A. Pitman
Mark W. Jackson
Free Potatoes For the Needy At City Barn
City welfare recipients can obtain surplus potatoes from the city barn by presenting an order from the Welfare Department in City Hall. Each person’s allotment has been raised to 12 pounds, with distribution handled out of Portland Maine by the state department. Bath
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City Barn
Welfare Partment
City Hall
Maine
Portland
Bath
Communicable Diseases Reported in Bath Area Maine Week
Eighteen chicken pox cases three streptococcal naso pharyngitis cases and one tuberculosis case were reported in Bath Maine during the week ending March 4. One gonorrhea case was reported in Sagadahoc County for the same period.
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Bath
State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Sagadahoc
Dog license renewal notice for city dogs
City Clerk Harry E. Ring Jr reminds dog owners licenses are due by April 1 for dogs six months and older. Sunday breakfast dish mentioned with French pancakes and strawberry conserve, served with sour cream and strong coffee suggested.
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Harry E. Ring, Jr
de Luxe
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
Puzzle clues list across and down items with numbers and definitions including pithy, harmonize, enemy scouts, land measure, bond words, wormed by detective style, and many more for a standard weekly grid. The entries cover various themes from animals to crafts, with classic crossword terminology and abbreviations.
Cryptoquote hints for solving long yellow words
A simple substitution cipher example explains mapping letters to reveal a phrase. AXYCLBAAXR stands for a ten letter word with repeated letters shown by L and O patterns. Each day a new key changes the replacement of letters and the puzzle uses single letters and word shapes as clues.
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Freedom
Thomas Whitmer
the Bell of
Atri
Luella Fuller
Sally Sewall
Camilla Costain
Jean Valjean
Virginia Parker
Charles Burden
Vivian Presly
Aunt Martha
Gladys Scott
ST. Mary’s Church
Reed
Hitchcock
M. W. Westermeyer
Fine Washington Street House
Fred O. Hayward
John Hancock Life Insurance Co
David C. Dickson
Walter Hagen
Professional Golfers Association
DOG Licenses
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Tibet
Asia
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ASIC
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King Ventures Eyodicate
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