The Bata Independent Masthead and Postal Details
The Bata Independent notes it is published every Thursday by The Times Company at 83 Front Street Bath Maine with F B Nichols as President and Treasurer and Harry C Webber as Editor. Subscription terms list one year in advance so 82.00 six months 1.00. Entered at Bath post office for second class circulation.
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
F. B, Nichols, Pres. and Treas
Harry C. Webber
Bath
Yankees Unlimited aims to boost New England industry morale
The New England Council promotes the Yankees Unlimited public relations program to publicize growth and achievements of New England industries. It argues modesty hinders progress and calls for more aggressive promotion of firms like Scovill, GE, Draper, Textron, and Sylvania. Citizens are urged to view regional success as a counter to doom saying, with national articles praising New England business dynamism.
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Yankees Unlimited
Council
New England
Salem
New
Waterbury
Hytton
Newburyport
General Electric
Pittsfield
Draper
Textron
New Hampshire
Sylvania
New England Council
March Fortune
U.S
Bath Savings Institution Boosts Depositor Dividends
The Times reports Bath Savings Institution voted to increase its dividend to depositors, promising $100,000 or more to be distributed next year. The bank sustains rising deposits amid dull times and postwar industry declines, signaling strong local finances despite wartime boom doubts.
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Bath Savings Institution
Bath
Four motorists pay court for violations
A 17 year old Brunswick youth Eden C. Smart pleaded guilty to speeding 90 mph at Topsham and paid 24.70 in fines and costs. Howard D. Small 67 of Rockport was fined 12.30 for a stop sign violation. Joseph L. Bak Lewiston paid 11.10 for no 1950 Spring sticker. Joseph M. Manning Roxbury Massachusetts pleaded nolo contendere for passing on a curve and paid 14.70 in fines and costs.
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Brunswick
Eden C. Smart
Topsham
Gardiner R. Deering
William Knox
Howard D. Small
Rockport
Edward C. Belanger
Joseph L. Bak
Lewiston
George C. Buzzell
Joseph M. Manning
Roxbury
Mass
Nolo Contendre
Joseph A. Aldred
Middle Street
Hunt Street
Front Street
Bath Canning
High Street
Fire
Earth Department
Public Welfare
City Hall
Highway Department
Oak Grove
Oak Grove Cemetery
Burgess Operated On For Injuries After Fraternity Softball
Charlie Burgess a Bath student at the University of Maine and former Morse High athlete underwent successful surgery Friday at Eastern Maine General Hospital for head and face injuries from a fraternity softball game. He will remain hospitalized indefinitely.
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Charlie Burgess
Bath
University of Maine
Morse High
Eastern Maine General Hospital
Cub Pack 99 Holds County Fair Themed Meeting
Cubmaster Donald Page led a Central Church Parish House gathering where Pack 99 showcased fair themed booths and merriment. Awards were announced with Roger Upham earning a Bobcat and Dennis Weatherington a Wolf Badge. Weekly Den meetings move to parish house Thursdays 6 to 7 15 starting May 4.
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Donald Page
Central Church Parish House
Cubmaster
Page
Roger Upham
Dennis Wetherington
Victor Lonn
den No. 1
Gareth Small
Edward Frye
Scouts Hold Meetings After Rain Friday Nights
Two Fridays were rained out so Scouts met in church quarters. Freddie Pashard and Paul Wallace were inducted Tenderfoot with ceremony. Silent signals drills and new opening closing ceremonies practiced. Saturday nine Scouts hike to Thorne's Head led by J A S Robert Potter. Troop committee hosts District Round Table at Scoutland Tuesday. Explorers led by Art Stilphen handle arrangements. Aluminum foil cooking demonstrated. Stilphen signs up eight Scouts for camp at Hinds June 25 to July 2.
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Freddie Pashard
Paul Wallace
Tenderfoot
Thorne
Robert Potter
Scoutland
Art Stilphen
Stilphen
Hinds
Pine Troop 4 meets at Winter Street Church
Pine Troop 4 gathered at Winter Street Church for a Tuesday meeting. Girls received Day Camp folders, discussed crafts, and planned the June 6 cook out and badge presentation. Second Class works include scrapbook covers under Miss Eunice Pert. Hostess Badge work under Mrs Roger McAleer and Mrs E Merritt Shea.
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Pine Cone
Winter St. Church
Judy Ayer
Camilla Lorentson
Eunice Pert
Troop 55 Court of Honor Honors Scout Awards
Troop 55 at Winter Street Church held a Court of Honor Monday evening. Arthur Mayo earned Star Scout, George Langden First Class, David Dyer and George Coombs Second Class. Merit badges awarded. Mr Shumway new Scout master directed the meeting. Earle Lermond district chairman presided. A hike is planned for Saturday from Winter Street at 8:30 A M. Most scouts plan summer at Camp Hinds and urged early applications to secure dates.
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Winter Street
Arthur Mayo
George Langden
David Dyer
George Coombs
Shumway
Earle Lermond
Camp Hinds
Scout Guy Reed Selected for National Jamboree
Troop 93 Woolwich held a Monday meeting at Tuessie hall with 17 Scouts. Guy Reed was chosen by the troop committee to attend the National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge this summer. Reed demonstrated fire making and the group later discussed local trees and woods uses. next meeting is Monday at Tuessie hall.
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Woolwich
Tuessie Hall
Guy Reed
Valley Forge
Tanner
Troop 57 Campout At Whiskeay Creek Led By Pye And Fowden
Troop 57 camped Friday night at Whiskeay Creek under Explorer Advisor Carleton Pye and Assistant Scoutmaster W M Fowden. Nine scouts braved rain with fires tents and meals. two hours sleep on average, one scout slept eight hours. They returned to the city after lunch and planned a North End paper drive and a Mothers Day dinner with John Reynolds in charge.
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Whiskeay Creek
Carleton Pye
W. M. Fowden
Carl Fogg
North End
Asst
SPS
John Reynolds
Pine Tree Troop 1 Plans Indoor Meeting In Rain
Pine Tree Troop 1 of Inter mediate Girl Scouts met indoors Monday replacing the rain postponed cookout. Betsy Bertrand distributed Pine Haven day camp folders and noted partial camp fees for members wishing to attend.
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Pine Tree
Pine Haven
Betsy Bertrand
Sandra Torrey
Troop 17
Oak Leaf Troop 14 Brownies Meet at Hyde Park
Oak Leaf Troop 14 met at Hyde Park Community building on Wednesday with 16 Brownies present plus guest Mrs Moody Flint. After attendance and dues the group hiked, sang for signs of spring, and took pictures before visiting Mrs Albert Pollard to renew the Brownie Promise and sing. Margarine cartons were turned in and a picnic plan was made for a near future date.
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Oak Leaf Brownies
Hyde Park
Moody Flint
Albert Pollard
Busy Month for Bobolink Troop 17 Apr Reed Notes
Bobolink Troop 17 with new leaders Mrs Nellie Fifield Mrs Lauretta Lessard and Mrs Ma bel Marks held a busy April. Activities included folk dancing outdoor games pantomimes nature walk and hand work. May 1 business meeting chaired by Judith Comeau covered dues and attendance.
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Nellie Fifield
Lauretta Lessard
Mabel Marks
Judith Comeau
Marlene Prawer
Donna Dorr
Paula Lessard
Joan Fogg
Peter Pan Brownies Hold Meeting and Prep Pine Haven Sale
Peter Pan Brownies Troop 11 met Monday afternoon led by Mrs. Ernest Sinclair Mrs. Thomas Aikenhead and Mrs. Ralph Card. Judith Perry distributed forms and explained Pine Haven day. Members recall the rummage sale at Central church parish house Saturday. May baskets were made. May McLaughlin and Shirley Milton collected dues while Jill Olsen and Sue Owen handled the budget.
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Peter Pan Brownies
Ernest Sinclair
Thomas Aikenhead
Ralph Card
Judith Perry
Pine Haven
Central Church Parish House
May McLaughlin
Shirley Milton
Jill Olsen
Sue Owen
City Council Opposes Plan Amid Budget Talks
The Bath city council debates budget savings including no janitor raises and no new lights at Central Grammar, while the Board of Education cooperates. They consider a rifle range lease at Huse Memorial school and review loading zones, traffic signs, and street light issues, with several permits and budget measures approved.
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Ross
Board of Education
Center Street
Central Grammar School
Stanley R. Hunter
Ward 5
Arthur W. Gediman
Bath Rifle and Pistol Association
City
Edward J. McMann
Recreation Commission
Kimball
H. Kenneth Smith
Rifle and Pistol Association
Huse
Gediman
McElman
Dummer Street
Mittendorf
City Park
M. W. Sewall Co
High Street
Fred H. Lord
Ralph C. Covel
Huse Memorial School
Bath Welfare
Meeting Ends With Good Night Tunnel Closure
The session concluded as the Good Night Tunnel project reached its final closure phase. Officials affirmed completion milestones and thanked participants for their contributions during the lengthy process.
Blue Bird Brownies Troop 11 Meet at Corliss Street Church
Blue Bird Brownies Troop 11 met at Corliss Street Church Vestry Monday afternoon with 20 girls plus visitors and leaders Mrs Zylpha Richardson and Mrs Sophie Dauphin present Attendance and dues were taken by Ruth Doughty and Juliet Lowe with Susan Farrell The Brownie Smile Song was played by Arlene King and the group sang Make New Friends Coleen O’Donald junior camp representative reported on the Saturday meeting at Mrs Edward True Front Street explaining camp purposes and advantages A song session was led by Catherine Coffin and Joan Mac Donald Handwork included finishing Raggedy Ann pins Margarine cartons were donated by Linda Ames Frances Rush and Patricia Haab bringing total cartons to 128 The Brownie Good Night Tunnel ended the session.
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Blue Bird Brownies
Corliss Street
Zylpha Richardson
Sophie Dauphin
Ruth Doughty
Juliet Lowe
Susan Farrell
Arlene King
Coleen O’donald
Edward True
Front Street
Catherine Coffin
Joan MacDonald
Linda Ames
Frances Rush
Patricia Haab
Bath City April 1950 report highlights police and fire activity
City records show 50 arrests in April 1950 with 263 complaints logged and 145 doors unlocked. Firefighters answered 19 alarms totalling 872.35 dollars in losses, while the Highway and Sewer Department completed clean up week sweeping 77 loads of rubbish and addressed sewer issues on Dummer street.
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City Council
City of
Bay Point
Highway & Sewer Department
Middle Street
Arch Street
Dummer Street
City reports April health cases and bids for cruiser
April health notes list communicable diseases with counts and minor treatments. City bids accepted for a six cylinder Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan to serve as a cruiser. Audit entry, crossing-signal discussion, and plans for bonds and asphalt work also note ongoing municipal business.
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Walter Millett
Health Department
Huse
Olsen Motor Company
Brooke Chevrolet, Inc
Chevrolet
Millett, Fish, & Dresser
Portland
Ross
Bath
CROSSWORD PUZZLE WITH CLUES AND DAILY CRYPTOQUOTE
A crossword puzzle page lists Across and Down clues with numbers and hints. It includes a DAILY CRYPTOQUOTE segment explaining a substitution cipher with example mapping and instructions for solving.
Time Will Run Back and Fetch the Age of Gold
Quote attributed to Milton, presented as a cryptoquote. Distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Milton
King Features Syndicate
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Franklin Street
Washington Street
Washington and Vine Street
Burgess
Pine
Oak Leaf Troop 14
Bobolink Troop
Jay Povich
Ernest Harriman
Broad Street
Povich
Harriman
Lois Kondos
Lewis Swett
Linden
Linden Street
Summer Street
Bath Chamber of Commerce
India
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