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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

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Marshall urges strong stance and world peace hints

General Marshall speaks to the House Foreign Affairs amid global tension. He warns against Russian obstruction, supports strengthening defenses, peacetime service, and universal military training. He favors a possible new conference of major powers while cautioning against saber rattling and excessive military focus. He notes contrasts between East and West and the open door nature of the UN.

George House Botete Tal Marshall Russia U.N Seation Germany Marshall

Roosevelt Era Policy Echoed in Modern US Approach

The speaker notes that today’s US policy toward Arabs resembles Theodore Roosevelt’s “walk softly and carry a big stick” doctrine. The big stick equals preparedness, while the olive branch is extended to the world.

Théodore Roosevelt

Morse High School Prominent at Rotary Meeting

Morse High School faculty and students highlighted a Rotary meeting with a program led by Su t Loring Addison and featuring Richard Hersom Irene Lait and Janice Knight. The group delivered unprompted speeches showing the English department’s strength. Dominique Tardif of Lewiston attended as a visiting Rotarian.

Morse High School Sut Loring Addison Bath Rotary Richard Hersom Irene Lait Janice Knight Morse High Dominique Tardif Lewiston

Sewall Has Fine Record in Maine Public Service

The piece extols Sumner Sewall highlighting his Maine record in education aging and welfare funding while outlining economies in national spending. It cites praise from Gunther Norton and Lucius D. Clay and notes endorsements from Maine figures and business leaders embracing his public life and reform efforts.

Sewall Maine Senate John Gunther U.S.A Robert L. Norton Boston Post United States Senate Lucius D. Clay Berlin Germany Wuerttemberg-Baden Stuttgart Reinhold Maier Supreme Court Guy P. Gannett Kennebec Journal Sumner Sewall Amon Robert N. Haskell Bangor Maine Development Commission H. C. Marden Waterville Wilthe Iell Bath Iron Works Industralist John Bergquist Skow Moccasin Co Skowhegan Robert Jones Lewiston Young Republicans Club Daniel Crowley Biddeford Carl R. Smith Agriculture

Jitters Floated in Maine Political Speeches

Maine political writers debate if Sumner Sewall and Horace Hildreth show jitters as U S Senate race climbs. Campaigns use match folders and bumper cards while Sewall addresses CIO meeting in Lewiston criticizing the Barlow bill and urging social security and a higher minimum wage.

Bath Sumner Sewall Sewall Lewiston CIO Political Action Committee Barlow Ward Margaret Chase Smith Maine U. S. Senate Banking Committee House

Maine Gubernatorial Hopefuls Rally Across State

Senator Neil S. Bishop of Bowdoinham, seeking the Republican nomination, fielded questions on a June radio program from Lisbon Falls. He described farming life, travel by farm truck with his wife, and the costly realities of campaigning while expressing hope for a governor who can secure Maine’s needs. A chest of silver and a $50 check were presented to him and his wife after the session.

Neil S. Bishop Bowdoinham Lisbon Falls Falls Grange Hall John Gould Lisbon Maine Parks Johnson Warren Hall Bishop Blaine Aroostook

Hooked Rug Exhibit Dazzles Bath Brunswick Audience

An exhibit of Sokal hooked rugs displayed on the first floor of a Bath hall drew praise for 70 works. First year students under Mrs. Collins created intricate patterns from floral to scenic designs including a Currier and Ives print replica and a leaf runner. Several adults, such as Mrs. Betty Kelley and Miss Philis Bisson, were highlighted for standout pieces alongside works by Mrs. Gertrude Buffum and others, making the show both a hobby and potential lucrative venture.

Dora Eee Deri Lasses Bath Brunswick Portland Betty Kelley Mises Emma Oliver Currier and Ives Judy Gertrude Buffum Eebeg Costain Yvette Lee Jacqueline Vachon Fortier Ethel Higgins Nora McLaughlin

Program Presented at Phippsburg Hall

May 19 event at Phippsburg Town Hall raised over 50 dollars for the consolidated school fund. More than 100 residents from across the town and Bath attended. decorations, refreshments, dancing, and singing followed a varied program featuring multiple acts and local performers.

Phippsburg Town Hall Consolidated School Fund Bath Charlotte Cahill Frances Pye Pauline Colby Betty Pushard Valentine Dance William S Irma Gilman Louise Murphy Louise Murphy Appy Feet Pathy Rand Betty Childs Carol Childs Forbes Thelma Morgan Kathryn Alexander Betty Chi Nature Boy Sandra Ma Sumner Band Walter Alexander Christina Cromwell William S. Gilman Betty and Betty Marr Marilyn Proctor Kathy Rand Sailor Sumner Rand Winthrop Blair Truman Roberts

Dead carrier pigeon found on Route One near Witch Spring Inn

A dead carrier pigeon was found Wednesday morning on Route One opposite Witch Spring Inn and brought to Bath police station. It bore an elastic leg band marked 728 and P108 and a metal band inscribed AU 47 Med 754.

Witch Spring Inn Bath

Telephone Bridge Aids Morse Seniors Trip Fund

The Morse High School senior class held a Friday noon telephone bridge to raise funds for a trip to Lakewood. High scorers among women were Mrs. James Sharkey Mrs. Donald Ooty Mrs. Linwood Abbott Mrs. Nina Freeman and Mrs. Catherine Madden. Men’s top scorers were Arthur Pratt Marshall Willis Robert Milliken and Edmund Mocklar. The class thanks Bath Department Store Hallets Drug Store Hilyards Drug Store The Edna Mae Shoppe Harmons Desmonds Morris Povich Cloth ing Store Max Katz Nic Nac Shop and the Gift Stall for prizes and support.

Orse High School Lakewood James Sharkey Donald Ooty Linwood Abbott Nina Freeman Catherine Madden Arthur Pratt Marshall Willis Robert Milliken Edmund Mocklar Bath Department Store Hallet’s Drug Hilyard’s Edna Mae Harmon’s Desmond's Morris Povich Max Katz Nic Nac

Driving Safety Device Boosts Local Motorists

Charles F. Cummings of Bath Auto Company garage installs a new wheel testing machine. The Neon Eye tests wheels for unbalance at speeds up to 100 mph, correcting issues and reducing shimmy and wander. It claims to raise tire mileage on unbalanced wheels from 20 to 50 percent.

Charles F. Cummings Bath Auto Company Front Street Cummings

Sewall Presents Flag to Bath Fire Laddies

The Torrent Hand Tub association of Bath received a Maine flag bearing the state seal, presented by former Governor Sumner to Chester H. McCabe Jr. The group had sought a state flag for some time and Sewall acted promptly to fulfill the request.

Torrent Handtub Association Bath Maine Sumner All State of Maine Sewall Chester H. McCabe, Jr

National Poppy Day Observed by Legion and Auxiliary

The American Legion and Auxiliary plan National Poppy Day on May 29. Mrs Helen and the Auxiliary will staff the Rogers Hardware Store front on Front Street for the observance as in prior years.

American Legion and Auxiliary Helen Rogers Hardware Store Front Street

Otis Swift Led Yosians and Wrote of Nature

Obituary honors Otis Swift longtime leader of the Yosians a nature loving movement with 140 000 members He died age around 77 in New London Conn after a life of walks writings and pioneering citizen science Swift ran the Yosians from small groups to an international brotherhood and wrote daily columns He walked miles daily and inspired many with his gentle humble approach to nature and learning

Eafun Seins Ena Bate Ha Onudson N. Y Swift Mr. Swift Brotherhood van Cortlandt Park Bronx Westchester County Staten Island Long Island New Jersey Yosian International Brotherhood Massachusetts Farmington Pees Elkanah Spraguewift Emma Louise Butler The World Dorothy Arnold Westown Herman Rosenthal Rosenthal Yosians Albany Catskill Aqueduct Edward Payson Weston Joseph Pulitzer Brooklyn Bronx Zoo Albert Bayard Swope the World Nature World- Telegram Ios Otis P. ‘Sein New London

Crossword Puzzle Puzzle Pile La NA Crptic Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text shows a weekly crossword puzzle item with garbled codes and stray letters. The readable portion hints at a crossword feature, but no coherent clues or grid data are present to summarize a specific puzzle event or solution.

Beette Orit and Ingo Ore Events Not Revealed

A brief note indicates Beette Orit and Ingo Ore have not disclosed details about a band related event or their death status.

Beette Orit

Bath Signal Plan Delayed by Public Indifference

City officials note Bath residents missed chance to open plan as completion of road signals awaits another hearing by the commission. The issue may be closed after the session, with installation of the traffic lights expected to be finished.

Rous Ethde Bath

Marjorie Rogers Is Guest of Honor

Miss Marjorie Rogers, recently wed to Edward S Hawkes of Puippeburg, was honored at a Tuesday evening gathering. A shower followed the reception with attendees including Mrs. Whitehouse, Mrs. Ruth Fickett, Mrs. Clyde Stilphen, and several others in attendance.

Marjorie Rogers Miss Rogers Edward S Hawkes Puippeburg Ha Whitehouse Etheleres Ruth Fickett Edward Hawk Clyde Stilphen Lil Oliver Philip Oliver Georgene Mildred Rogers Ruth Hackes Eleanor Bowers Joseoe Ethel Webr

Salvation Army Plans for Coming Appeal

Board member Edward W. Brighham reports four advisory members will guide the appeal. The committee prepares proposals to submit to the advisory board at the next meeting Monday evening.

Edward W. Brighham

Army Nurse Corps nurses urged to enlist

Local women are urged to contact M. Sgt. Morin at the recruiting office for details on enlisting in the U S Army Nurse Corps. The article recounts Nightingale’s impact on military nursing and outlines the corps history, current peacetime duties, and overseas postings.

M. Sgt. Morin Florence Nightingale Monroe McGee Army United States Trieste Germany Austria Japan Korea U. S Philippines Panama Puerto Guam Okinawa Iwo Jima Trinidad Saipan Hawaii Alaska Army Nurse Corps Morin

Municipal Court Hears Single Intoxication Case

One case of intoxication was heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deer on Friday. The defendant entered a plea of guilty and was fined $5 with costs of court set at $8.00 or 30 days in jail.

Jud Gardiner R. Deer Ent

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