08 May 1947
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
1
General Fleming outlines education enforcement and engineering as essential to fire prevention. Committees will study enforcement laws building codes inspection and firefighting while drafting recommendations for a three day conference expected to draw over 2000 delegates from federal state local governments and business and civic groups.
Our visitor from Mexico Miguel Aleman arrives amid hopes to ease tensions and improve relations with the United States during his visit. The article notes the potential positive impact on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
The article notes Mexico applying for 208.875 million dollars for irrigation power projects and other industries while Mexico also seeks a 176 million dollar loan from the United States Export-Import Bank. It argues the United States has overpaid by buying silver above world market rates.
Fire department members gathered for a Saturday event led by East Greenwich official Hows A. East Greenwich presiding. James H. McLaughlin of Riverside served as sixth vice president with Arthur C. Berwick as seventh vice president and John F. Cutter of Newburyport as another officer during the New England Flowers observance.
Local veterans meeting approved creating a Maine State Lottery to finance the Veterans' Bonus with proceeds used for the benefit. The group also discussed income and gasoline taxes and pending petitions, with mixed views but a final vote in favor of the lottery.
The report shows April figures with an average of 51.6 patients per day, a peak of 67 and a low of 34 on the smallest day.
Judge Gardiner presided as Stanley Prest pled guilty to speeding 65 in a 25 mph zone on Carlton Bridge. He paid a $10 fine plus $10 costs. State Trooper Frank W. was the complainant. Local note mentions Quito, Kenador residents and a census of hats.
Mrs. Gerald eenes announces canvassing by PTA workers is finished and all parents were contacted. Clinics run at 9 am on dates listed across Mitchell Center Huse North Bath West Bath areas with several PTA chairs and many workers noted for organizing the outreach.
In Bath on Friday two cases were heard. Worrell Le mont pleaded guilty to violation of probation and faces either 30 days in jail or payment of 85.60 as the balance due. Edward J. Dall was ordered to post 400 sureties for appearance after a hit and run report and later found guilty of DUI in Brunswick and appealed to Cumberland Superior Court.
Howard M. and James C. Steen open a new heating business at 629 Washington Street corner of South Street. The firm H. M. and J. C. Steen offers sheet metal work and warm air heating and is Timken oil burner agents serving Bath West Bath Phippsburg Arrowsic Georgetown and Woolwich. The remodeled shop positions them for local growth with strong support from friends.
A Maine resort brochure showcases hotel grounds and swimming pool views, plus lake and harbor scenes and the popular seaside golf course. The guide emphasizes the property as a highly attractive season long destination often at capacity with guests.
The Elks staged their first annual Sports Night in Bath Maine with leaders from Maine sports and city officials in attendance. Speakers included Ray Lebel Maine Amateur champion Don Brennan former Yankee pitcher John Haley and Bowdoin coach John Magee. Danny MacFayden former major leaguer closed the program with stories and Q and A.
The Ridin' Light Lodge structure, about a century old, was relocated without damage amid blasting and drilling on the former Rouse property. The house’s history includes a two story main section, a prior tavern use in 1707, and ties to the Low and Rouse families, with a trailer lot later on the site.
Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers' Club meets Thursday evening with strong turnout. Officers' reports and a food sale at the Commercial Market in Bath praised as a success. A Friday eight o'clock dance at TUSIE hall Day's Ferry with Pratt's orchestra is planned, chaired by Mrs John Robbins and others. Next meeting May 15 with Mrs Leo Chaput.
The Brunswick Harpswell Button Club met at 14 High Street with Mrs Mira Pennell hosting. Mrs Amber Carr presented Mythology Buttons and led quizzes before refreshments. Next, a Harpswell gathering was planned with details to follow.
Willam O. Kimball of Boston is mentioned as part of a Wednesday city event. The fragment lists his name and Boston connection without context or details.
In a signed statement Westport Improvement Assoc and Westport Board of Selectmen praise the 93rd legislature for passing the Westport Wis casset Bridge measure. They thank local assessors, town boards, former state officials, Sheriff Pinkham, county commissioners, and the press for support. The project involves a $990,000 privately financed bond issue to connect Westport with the mainland, seen as the era’s major Lincoln County undertaking since 1820.
Scout Troop 56 Wesley church launches a fat collection drive to raise funds for camp attendance this summer. The group seeks donations of waste fats and asks residents to contact committee members Fons Moore or Harry Moses to arrange pickups or dropoffs.
The notice lists participants Wood Mr Cutting and Mr and Mrs William Craft for a 4 May festival event.
Mr and Mrs Henry T Leeman return to Skowhegan with their daughter and son in law in Bangor visit their son and wife Arthur and family spend a few days at their inn. A family and friends share a cold stay as a heavy snow day coats trees and eaves for heat.
Ad nine beeish te ren ee see. The fragment reads like a partial line from an event ad and lacks clear persons organizations places or dates to identify a factual item.
Fragmentary report recalls a Coombe event with Sealy members decorated with Tenches and rites for Carol and Vargas. Mentions Alan Wilkie provided music and a date tied to Gane. many words are garbled, but indicates a social gathering with awards and refreshments.
A Bath boy serves aboard the USS Wisconsin as the battleship completes five naval reserve training cruises in the Panama area. Reservists read and acquaint themselves with developments in naval equipment during two years of training near Iwo Jima in Japanese waters.
Local friends and parishioners show interest in the recent installation of a new marble altar at St. Charles Church. The Gothic design enhances the sanctuary as the pastor invites the community to view this latest enhancement of the church’s decor.
Readable fragments indicate a broad prohibition affecting streets, temples, and buildings. The notice mentions people cattle and cars not permitted in certain areas, signaling a sweeping restriction likely tied to safety or ceremonial rules.
Across clues appear garbled with partial words and stray letters. This item presents a crossword puzzle snippet with entries like Native of and Wall, but many entries are incomplete or corrupted, preventing clear solution.
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