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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
6
The passage discusses the US representative form of government protecting citizens and industry, noting Maine’s historic role and a figure's long-standing hobby from school days. It references ongoing political debates and partial continuation on another page.
Governor Horace A. Hildreth announced Tuesday plans for new tests on clam flats near Phippsburg Georgetown and surrounding towns. The program will evaluate clams water and area as part of federal pollution controls prompted by local clam diggers.
Capt. Russell S. Hitchcock, Navy supervisor of shipbuilding at Fore River and Bath Iron Works, says shipyards are essential to national security. He notes ongoing Navy projects including super heavy cruisers and fleet conversions, while Quincy Local 7 AFL ships union members vow to uphold Hitchcock’s name and support the ship program.
The Bath High School Alumnae Association executive committee met at Front street home of president Edward Dale True to arrange the annual graduation banquet set for June 10. A lobster salad menu will lead to an entertainment and dance with officers and numerous members in attendance. Reunions for the 25 year, 10 year and 50 year classes will be observed.
Past association gathering at Bodwell Hall featured an obster salad supper served by the host grange. Twenty four past masters attended with honors and guests including State Treasurer Charles White. The evening offered music, tableaux, a mock wedding, slides from overseas, and a closing hymn.
In Bath a large group formed a women’s branch of the Sagadahoc county Sewall for Senator club backing Sumner Sewall’s Republican bid for the U S Senate. Officers include Mrs Wilmer Voorhees president and Mrs Thomas Cummings first vice president. A joint meeting with the men’s club is planned for May 21 at York Hall.
The Moh school student council elected officers for the year. Everett Powliot was named president, Sally Grant vice president, Carolyn Miller rotary, Jane Grant treasurer, Duncan Farrell physical education director and basketball coach, unanimously chosen as faculty advisor.
The Central Grammar Glee Club under Miss Ab Harvey presented a large program at Morse High School with Mrs Doris Aphreys and Mrs Mabel Harris assisting. Proceeds from sales and performances funded a moving picture projector for classroom use, with praise for teacher Mrs Fred Humphreys and her aunt Mrs Mabel Harris.
About 300 children enrolled for the Fall term as the pre school day program concludes. School officials and nurses from Mitchell Center Street Huse North Primary and Dike schools assisted with registrations. Dentists and teachers supported sessions led by P T A workers and led by Dr. John F Dougherty and Loring Addison among others.
Pfc George H LaMothe 20 of Lambertville New Jersey and co defendant Woodarski faced murder and robbery charges after Browne a Bangor Maine telephone cable splicer was killed during a Thanksgiving ride in Thomaston The men on leave from Dow Air Force Base Bangor were convicted with LaMothe receiving life imprisonment and Woodarski 10 to 20 years for robbery and accessory after the fact LaMothe fled Augusta State Mental Hospital during confinement but was recaptured and deemed sane by the hospital superintendent
Brackets for the new street lights in the business district have been put in place and a Central Maine Power Co crew is wiring them. It is expected two or three days will be needed for this part of the work, with the current likely to be turned on by week’s end. Location of the new lights and removal of the old.
Portland attorney and gubernatorial candidate Robin son Verrill told Bath Rotary Club that Maine faces a bed shortage amid rising costs and growth in hospital use. He cited ideal bed ratios, seasonal population shifts, geography and hospital size as factors and noted 3.9 beds per 1000 as of 1947.
In 1947 more than 20,000 owls were killed by farmers and hunters, a figure cited in reports on wildlife losses. The toll highlights widespread effects on predator populations and pest control.
Since January local women have completed 344 pieces for the Red Cross and the June 1 quota is expected to be met. A Fall quota will start as rooms pause in July and August. Volunteers may sew at home and obtain materials from Mrs. Wallace Ham. Knitted garments go to tubercular veterans hospitals.
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