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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
2
The piece argues for a coordinated transport policy balancing railroad and modern services like Nes, buses, and trucks. It asserts government support remains essential yet faces fierce competition and calls Congress to begin crafting fair, forward looking regulation.
A reading compares U S fire damage to German blitzes and San Francisco fires, noting 1947 waste and losses 28 percent higher than England’s blitz period. It cites high replacement costs, human error, and the danger of careless acts, urging action to prevent fires at home.
A fragmented report notes rising living costs affecting industry leaders and manufacturers amid inflation. The article highlights how prices strain maintenance and operations for corporations and workers alike.
The National Conference Board reports individual purchasing power at 66 cents of the 1947 dollar. It compares with 45 cents for raw materials and 53 cents for construction per unit. Labor costs have more than doubled since 1935 39, affecting production costs.
Elizabeth Deering Moffatt former Bath state representative is rumored to seek the Republican nomination for the Maine Senate from Sagadahoc in June primaries. If she runs Roscoe C. McFadden, former Bath city councilman, may seek a Maine House seat, while McFadden holds papers for either chamber.
Justus H Miller a contractor and ex state legislator is repeatedly mentioned by friends as a potential Republican candidate for one of the citys two seats in the state legislature. Miller remains non committal but insiders say he would consider if genuine interest exists.
George Varney spoke at the club meeting joined by Athletic Director Henry D. Small, Coach Farrell and Assistant Coach Dennis Murphy. The program next week will be directed by Rev. Laforest Hodgkins of Central Congregational Church.
The Montsweag Farm Bureau will hold its March meeting on Thursday at Mrs. Norman Drummond's Arrowsic home. Dinner, served at noon, will be hosted by Mrs. Harold Kilton. The program, Finish Makes the Dress, will be led by Mrs. Lemuel Preble. Members should bring sewing supplies and portable sewing machines if available.
Bath City Council held a special session to approve requisition rules for material purchases over 10 dollars until a city manager is elected. They budget 3000 dollars for State Aid road in 1948 49 and authorize tree spraying estimates for gypsy moth control. Ernest G Kingsbury named Board of Assessors chairman and Mrs Frederick Cullen appointed as clerk.
Bath school children prepare for another waste paper drive starting late next week with freight loading on March 23 and 24. Over five years the drives have raised 7000 to 8000 dollars for visual education supplies and classroom materials, and residents are urged to bundle paper for easy pickup.
The Bath Fire Department responded Friday afternoon to a chimney fire in Woolwich at the Murphy corner area near A. Gale home. Woolwich and Bath departments arrived to extinguish with no damage reported. Earlier Friday morning Bath again responded to a chimney fire at Rodney Haines residence with no damage.
Bath attorney Frank H. Dunton announces strong backing for his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U S Representative from the First District. He has visited several communities in the district and received numerous offers of help and encouragement.
A full crossword grid listing across clues from 1 to 46 and down clues from 1 to 42 with varied topics including rivers mountains languages and common words. Answers include mast sacks river st ar Mountain Russian tree aroma obtained stainless affirmative votes lava exclamation English novelist nickname Indian clan symbol river South American abbr ocean painter lowest note Guido river Fr. say again river Fr. beseech etc.
During March 15 to 19, afternoons from 2 to 3 o'clock, Sabbath services will be held at the church under teacher Mrs. Doris Thistle. Open to parents and friends of the school children, with visitors listed as Mrs. Lillian McBeth and Brenda, Mrs. Vernon Farley and son, Mrs. Raymond W. Farley, Mrs. Beulah Farley and son David from Richmond.
Thursday snow blanketed the area with four to six inches, creating the winter season’s worst driving. Witch Springhill on Route 1 and Carlton bridge saw long car queues as ice and soft snow hindered traction. Intersections with stop signs and grades caused stalls until the highway crew sprayed sand and traffic rebounded by nightfall.
A Morse High School audience gathering featured Commissioner and Mrs. Ladd among honored guests. The Teachers' club, Education Department and district leaders attended a supper with music from Miss Abbie Harvey and the city orchestra. A business meeting approved plans for a large April card party to fund the Morse scholarship prize, with committees listed for tables and refreshments.
Bath city council interviewed a third candidate for city manager on Friday night and many think the choice will require careful consideration. Audrey King of Larson College New Haven Conn will arrive soon to spend Easter vacation with her parents in Edgett Street.
The South Plaza banquet honored the Giants bowling team with engraved plaques for winners and individual prizes for Luis Pooler R Hamel P Hart H Hatch. George Wilson E R Andrews Don Hopkins Zina Eaton Clyde Lake and Carl Dearborn chaired remarks praising sportsmanship. Free bowling followed.
At the West Bath Republican caucus held Tuesday evening delegates for state and district conventions were chosen. Joseph W. Larrabee and Emma Larrabee nominated for county and district committees. Elmer B. Williams and Margaret Williams for district committee. The town committee lists many couples and individuals led by Loring D. Small as chairman. Officers elected include Loring D. Small as chair, Magard Carlton as vice chair, and Alice R. Small as secretary and treasurer. Voters showed strong interest in government and party processes.
Petitions asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to reopen the case on removing gates at crossings and replacing them with automatic signals have appeared in several Front and Center street businesses. The public hearing last fall drew opposition only modestly, prompting renewed concerns that signals may not equal gate safety, especially for school children at North Pearl York Center School and Washington streets.
A birthday celebration for a child named Lacy featured a cake in matching colors, candy baskets and favors at each place, refreshments, and gifts for the guest of honor. Mothers attended with tea served by Mrs. Lacy, with numerous relatives and friends listed among the attendees.
Mercury remains a reliable thermometer liquid due to uniform expansion and contraction with rising and falling temperatures. Its stable behavior makes it suitable for precise temperature readings.
The one act play contest sponsored by the Lincoln County School Men's club at Walfaboro on March 3, won by Bridge Academy with act The Shock. Judges included Miss ape Raseas LaPlante from Gardiner High School. Local officials include Fred siestel and Hall on the school committee. road commissioners Owen, Blenn, Houdilette. and treasurer Baerre. Services noted by Rev. Hickland absence. Lenten service led by Rev. Tom G. Akeley at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Personal items report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs.
A garbled OCR fragment lists a guest of honor and several women named with surnames such as Coombs, Henderson, Cromwell, Dale, Estes, and Prawer. Lacks clear events, dates, or places to establish a full item.
Fragmentary notes mention Rittall Jr. a resident of town Col. George A. Baker from Milan Street now in Portland with daughter Mrs. Charles Doten. Sherman Street is listed with week in Woodfords with another daughter Mrs. Whitman Mitchell and family.
Huse P T A held a recent telephone bridge auction with Durant high and Harvey Hartleb low among men in contract, and Carl Labahn high with Archie Wiart low. Mrs Cherie Small and Mrs Stanley Woods oversaw the successful event that raised money to support the Huse school.
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