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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1947

Page

8

Bath built Exanthia wrecked near New York

The incident left all but one crew member aboard Exanthia missing while Seideenes One and the ship Steingheerie were damaged but the vessel now safe in harbor. Gehan reported disputes from Italy and a Dared and Wei list suggested eight persons were missing or injured. Vinton R. Antworth, 25, of Waterville, son of Mrs. Stanley H. Antworth, was a junior officer aboard Exanthia. his sister Mrs. Henry A. von Portland said today he is a veteran American.

New York The Tower Exanthia Seideenes Gehan Mien Italy Dotoe Wei Miesing Vinton R. Antworth Stanley H. Antworth Waterville Henry A. von Portland Antworth

Mayor Small Calls Tax Relief Through City Realignment

Mayor Donald Small urges economy and curtailment of city expenses amid revaluation plans for Bath real estate. He argues tax rates must reflect valuation changes without raising the burden on individual taxpayers, warns against automatic tax increases, and supports keeping costs low as Bath nears its 100th anniversary. He notes school department concerns and the impact of a shrinking city tax base.

Donald Small Bath Pd Way Avery

Cosmos Club Annual Meeting and Banquet Held

The Cosmos Club held its annual meeting and banquet with a St Patrick’s Day themed setup and a full turkey menu. New board members for three years include Mrs Bernard Plummer Miss Barbara Younger and Mrs Gerard Billington. The retiring president Wallace Ham received a token gift and praise for service.

Arthur A Pecks William Davis Leonard Lord Bernard Mena Warren Hawley George Hartegrove Wash Madelyn Small Bernard Plummer Barbara Younger Gerard Billington Everett Pinkham Knight Wallace Ham Arthur Eseley Ada Greenblatt Alice Ramsay

District PTA Meet Scheduled Here March 21

A district P T A meeting will be held in Bath on March 21 at 2 PM with district president Mrs. Alice Lowell and secretary Mrs. Annie Harrington in attendance. Presidents of Bath PTA bodies will act as pourers and refreshment hosts from four associations join representatives from Rockland Bowdoinham Warren Thomaston Brunswick Tops ham Harpswell. Open house starts at 1 PM and invites parents friends and the public.

PTA Bath Alice Lowell Annie Harrington Arthur Esley Dike Alex Burgess Huse Herbert Morse South Hollis Garey North Center Alex Burgess Jr Rock Moody Flint Merton L. Dearing Alfred Pa Iles Hagtt Dean Benney Ward Larrabee William Blair

Bath Resident Transferred to Orono Staff Post

Wilson B. Stallworthy former zoology instructor at University of Maine Brunswick Annex has been transferred to Orono accepting a permanent appointment in the department. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Toronto in 1935 and has held several academic posts including in Canada and Ottawa. He lives at Lambert Park Bath with his wife Margaret Dorman. their departure is marked by good wishes from friends and colleagues.

Wilson B. Stallworthy Brunswick University of Maine Orono Stallworthy University of Toronto Pri Gd Georg August Universitat Gottingen The Universe of Toronto Ottawa Pickering College Newmarket Ontario States Brunswick Annex Lambert Park Bath

Citizenship talk at Rotary meeting highlights youth sponsorship

Rotary luncheon at Central church heard Rev. Alfred H. Ives on citizenship responsibilities and youth program sponsorship. Boy Scouts official William Ziegler outlined aims and need for sponsors. Morse basketball trip fund discussed for Boston New England tourney.

Rotary Club Central Church Fish House Arles Shepard William J. Co Alfred H. Ives Beacon Street Mr. Ives William Ziegler Boy Scouts of America Charles Shepard Ziegler Boy Scouts Elston Hobbs Thomas Elliott Gilbert Prawer Central Grammar School Ray Greenwood Portland George Musk Gibbons Coal Co Charles Doyles Morse Boston New England Laforest E. Hodgkins Central Congregational

Annual Banquet of City Fathers at Country Club

The annual banquet at Bath Country Club drew a large turnout with about 50 in attendance. City officials spoke on cooperation and duties, praising departments from Police to Recreation and honoring retiring members while welcoming new ones. The evening featured entertainment by Bob Allen and a three piece orchestra.

Bath Country Club Seleement Oaly Theodore A. Burns Ilene Tabor Bobby Rice Ilton Libby Joe ‘Avery Bob Allen Footer James Afi Gillies, Jr Merritt .A. Mitchell Harry E. Ring Donald Young Jason A. Merrill Board of Oversees of the Poor Plummer Home For the Council Percy W. Kingsbury Arthur R. Avery Sever Dnt Richard Frates Edward J. McMann Burns Chester H. McCabe Cyrus W. Longley Elbridge R. Wright Common Council Philip H. Oliver Tardif Police Department Recreation Commission Highway and Sewer Department Fire Department

Langdon Green Wins City Marshal Election in Bath

Langdon E. Green, former patrolman, wins a multi-ballot vote to become Bath city marshal after a night of tight races. Kingsbury, Williams, and Butler also factor in shifting totals, while Dr. Grant claims the city physician post on the third ballot.

Langdon E. Green Green Percy W. Kingsbury Joseph Williams The Artment Puncilman Fenn Williams Bath Joseph Robinson J. Russell Grant Harry L. Thompson Arthur W. Gediman Anderman Leburton Sheldon Joseph A. Butler Philip Oliver Kingsbury Butler Thompson W Ms Jacob Smith Hugh D. Grant H. M. Carey William H. Watson Grant Smith Donald D. Young Eva Kingsbury Fred Pecci Theodore A. Burns Segend Charles A. Thayer Cemetery and Park Board James 8. Knight Dominique J. Tardif Knox & Lincoln Railroad

Naval Reserve V-6 van to tour city facilities

The V-6 Inactive Naval Reserve Enrollment Van will be parked in front of city hall or the post office Friday to next week. It will be near Bath Iron Works main gate to reach veterans working there, inviting World War II Navy Coast Guard or Marine Corps veterans to inquire about membership.

Naval Reserve Bath Iron Works Corp Navy Coast Guard Marine Corps

Display of handicrafts by Maine crippled children

At Mrs. Russell Hitchcock’s home 658 Washington St Maine, handicrafts by crippled children are on display and orders are being taken. The Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children funds rehabilitation by opening a new Maine unit to aid self support at home. The society’s program teaches physical and occupational skills, with proceeds supporting the makers.

Russell Hitchcock Washington Street Maine Inc Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children I S Ee The Huse Morse High School William Wee

Brewer Girl Wins Pilgrimage of D A R

Bangor March 19 Jean Elizabeth Flaherty Brewer High School senior received the good citizenshi pilgrimage award at the 49th annual State conference of Daughters of the American Revolution. Washington pilgrimage were Marilyn Dunlap of Norridgewock a student at Skowhegan High School and Miss Rosa Durgin of Waterboro High School.

Bangor Jean Elizabeth Flaherty Brewer High School Washington Ilgrimage Marilyn Dunlap Norridgewock Skowhegan High School Rosa Durgin Waterboro High School

Milking Estimate: 340 to 350 Squirts per Gallon

Milkers estimate that producing one gallon of milk requires between 340 and 350 squirts during milking. This practical rule reflects the yield per udder and varies with cow, feed, and milking efficiency.

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Steingheerie Heen Eaton Heighway and Sewer Department Nee Hunter Snen Mnenee Small Cosmo Club William Stallworthy U. of M William B. Stallworthy University of Rotary Country Club Langdon Green Naval Reserve Unit D.ala DeSoto Bath Auto Company Co. F. Cummings Front Street Tel
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