24 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1949
Page
1
A note records Bath postal entry and second class circulation at the Bath post office indicating formal classification and processing status for mail distribution.
The piece argues against fiat price fixing citing Diocletian as an ancient failure. It asserts competitive pricing reflects production costs and warns that price controls spawn wage and material controls, steering economies toward totalitarianism.
Wildlife Week observed nationwide with National Wildlife Federation sponsorship. First proclaimed by President Roosevelt in 1938 to restore and protect soil water and wildlife. emphasis on education and conservation stamps proceeds fund educational programs and stamp sheets featuring trees wildlife and flowers.
The Independent prints a comparative list of compensation allowed policemen in many Maine towns. Chief Frank Moriarty shows Bath pays below the scale in similar communities, with likely similar gaps in Fire and Street Departments. Taxpayers favor reasonable compensation for faithful municipal service, and the City Council is expected to study the matter and adjust rates as affordable.
The article notes Maine communities risk ice shortages this summer with mild winter reducing natural ice. artificial refrigeration fills much of the need. It also covers federal government reorganization plans under Hoover and concerns over increased government spending and hiring politics, plus a proposal requiring cars to stop for school buses for child safety.
The Central church March activities committee hosted a Silver Tea from 3 to 5 pm at the Central church parsonage chaired by Mrs. Laforest E. Hodgkins with a large group of volunteers and helpers. Miss Betty McPhee sang and Miss Nancy Pratt read as attendees enjoyed spring floral decor, with proceeds funding the League treasury.
Miss Joan Marie Walker of 293 Maine Street Brunswick won the Bath Brunswick division of the National Elks Essay Contest for high school pupils on Why Democracy Works. She receives a 25 dollar war bond and her essay advances to Auburn for state judging with prizes totaling 100 75 and 50 for top essays.
Linwood DC. Pisce, Damari scotta, was fined 82/9 and court costs of 4.70 by Judge Gardiner Deering in municipal court after he pleaded guilty to speeding on Woolwich Road in Woolwich, charged by State Trooper Frank Powers. A local man serving probation received 90 days in Kennebec county jail for intoxication and probation violation. Another respondent was fined 10 dollars and 6.65 in court costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.
Mrs Eben Dana hosted a Glamour party at her Sarada hoc Ferry residence Monday evening with Mrs Thelma M Chambers of Sebasco Estates presenting individualized cosmetics to a group of ten ladies.
The Bath Chamber of Commerce plans a 10 000 copy illustrated booklet to promote Bath industries shopping facilities history and recreational opportunities. Artist Grevis Mellville will prepare the publication and solicit advertising while distributing it through local outlets and a large mapped area. The aim is a valued community advertising media.
Slippery Friday and Saturday roads caused at least three minor crashes in Bath. A Bath bus driven by Robert Gilmore collided with Carleton French’s sedan on Denny road causing about 150 dollars damage to the French car. no bus damage reported. Investigating officer Charles Rhein. A Washington Street taxicab and Edward Lyden’s car collided near Garden Street. both cars damaged and Mrs Lyden injured. Patrolman Robert Wagner Jr. investigated. A fourth minor crash involved Mrs J Tardif and William C Webber near Morse High School at 4 28 p.m. Friday. officer John Kelliher and Edward Gaudreau blamed slippery conditions.
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare reports 29 measles cases in Sagadahoc county for the week ending March 22. Twenty two cases are in Bath and two in West Bath. There were 54 cases of mumps in Bath and two in West Bath.
William A. Clark, a University of Maine student, arrived in Bath Friday afternoon to spend the weekend with his wife and son at their home, 43 Meadow Way.
City council members met in a closed session to discuss raises for firemen clerks and department heads amid requests for 15 percent increases. Other topics included city manager and clerk salaries, a budget ordinance, and a Friday meeting on licenses recreation and YMCA matters.
The Elks show featured Paul Smith a colored tenor from RKO Boston performing Clohe Shortning Bread all a Man River and an opera number once sung at Carnegie Hall Potas and Folsom of RKO Boston provided comic team input The Elstons also from RKO Boston closed with a high tension roller skating act on the small stage floor
The 1949 Easter Seal Sale to benefit 6,000 crippled children in Maine is underway. Bath volunteers led by Mrs. Douglas Dearborn prepared city mailings with help from several neighbors and Morse high school seniors typing letters. Daniel Williams of First National Bank serves again as treasurer for the drive.
Easter Seal County chairman Mrs. James A. Gilles announces volunteers in Sagadahoc County for mailing Easter Seals. Phippsburg includes Mrs. Leston Harrington with assistants, Topsham led by Mrs. Sherwood Aldrich, Richmond under E. Elliot Smell with pupils, West Bath by Mrs. Loring Small, Georgetown by Mrs. Roland E Peterson with Miss Elizabeth Harris, Bowdoinham and Bowdoin led by Mrs. A. M. Fides, Woolwich by Mrs. Edward V. Reed.
Augusta Maine August 16 The Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries announced that three copies of the technicolor film The Maine Sardine are available for loan to groups schools clubs and other organizations. Sponsored by the department Maine Sardine Packers association and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service the film traces the Maine sardine from catch to consumer with narration and music. It is distributed to 530 libraries nationwide and reservations can be made by writing Vickery Hill Augusta. Only 16mm sound projectors may be used.
The S. S. Snohomish passed the Carlton bridge draw at 10 30 Thursday morning then stopped at city landing before moving upriver to clear ice from the Chopps to Richmond. Melting conditions reduce river ice depth this winter.
Mrs Annie Johanson and Mrs Elizabeth Woeth hosted a stork shower Friday for Mrs Edward Varney. Attendees included Mrs Ida Burnell Mrs Florence Bennett Mrs Doris Wright Mrs Ada Pratt Mrs Irene Newman Mrs Delia Munsey Mrs Nora Gram Mrs Carrie Walace Mrs Bertha Stone and Mrs Bessie Babine.
A Augusta House meeting of over 60 educators and citizens examined Maine's teacher shortage focusing on elementary grades. Leaders including Loring R. Addison, Joseph I. Smith, and Berenice Colby spoke on pay equalization, expanded university training, and expanding teacher supply to meet current grade school needs.
The Sagadahoc Ferry Mother's Club met at Mrs. Donald Leavitt's home with co-hostesses. Fourteen members attended and a catchers mask purchase for schoolchildren was approved. Plans to transport children to Tuessie Hall for a safety program on March 25 were made alongside a tele phone card party report. High and low scorers were named for contract and 63 events. The next meeting will be at Mrs. William Phillips's home on April 7 with co-hostesses.
The Cohen triplets Nathan Jane Morris Cohen children of Mrs Morris Cohen were surprised Wednesday of last week with a candlelight supper at Old South Place South Street in honor of their twelfth birthday. Marlene Bryant hosted along with classmates Kateri Costain Dorothy Thompson Elaine Pinkham Barbara King Sheila Garland Bell and Jerry Doyle. Prizes went to Nathan and Jane for dancing games.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Willard Jr and their daughter Cheryl have left for Oakland California to reside. Mrs Willard Jr is the former Barbara Bracey daughter of Mr and Mrs Steven Bracey. Sorrento formerly of 56 Pine Street.
The report lists annual license fees for various city licenses including owner per vehicle 20 rising to 25, driver’s 20, public autos per vehicle 5, roller skating rink 10, hand merchants 10, shooting galleries 10, theaters under 750 seats 75, victualers 5 with increases, and state liquor licenses 20 to 1 and 50 to 2. Recreation Commission seeks budget of 9920 for playgrounds and 4070 for a community center. city manager proposed 9300 total. YMCA tax request of 575 aims to support services. four constables appointed and confirmed. junk dealer license for Winfield Adams approved.
Mrs Edna Thorne and Mrs Frank Lehane announce authorization to accept SPCA memberships in Bath. Inactive memberships cost 1 yearly, active memberships 5 with voting rights. Proceeds fund a livewire cruelty prevention society. applications to Mrs Lehane at 8 Robinson Street or Mrs Thorne at 859 Middle Street.
Minneapolis firm Inc . of Minneapolis Minnesota with Leo J Perreault in charge installed a new chime clock in Bath, operation began Saturday after days of work. Sumner Hawley arrives for Spring vacation from Wilbraham Academy Massachusetts with his parents. Hawley spent prior days in New York City.
Crossword puzzle grid and clues list for a weekly edition. Across clues include River Germany, Mistake, Personal, Inside, Compass point abbr, and more. Down clues feature Ardresse, Troubles, Antelope South Africa, The male, Female, Afloat, etc. Includes 38 to 44 River Switzerland and other entries.
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