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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
2
Terms list subscription prices: one year in advance two dollars and six months in advance one dollar. The notice notes entry at the Bath post office for circulation at second class postal rate.
An American Magazine article by Vance Packard surveys Maine potato growers led by Aroostook County. It notes $65 million in annual federal price support last year, rising yields and efforts to boost American consumption. Grower Stan Wathen warns taxes erode profits as fortunes hinge on federal policy.
Economic outlook brighter as 1949 closes with high production and near record employment. Despite steel and coal strikes easing, and a week of October stock gains, incomes average $55.64 weekly for manufacturing workers and savings total $220 billion, suggesting resilience entering the new year.
Howard Hughes tightens control at RKO and overhauls production. He cuts weekly costs from 1947 48 levels and schedules 23 studio film productions plus 10 independent projects for release, signaling a major studio revival.
The article describes Howard pursuing rapid completion of Jet Pilot, advancing tests on a Flying Boat touted as the world's largest aircraft, and constructing a colossal helicopter. It notes his far reaching industrial interests and asks how he finds time to sleep amid these intense efforts.
Roland R. Alley of Boothbay pled guilty to driving under the influence before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Alley received a $100 fine and $9.39 costs and 60 days in Kennebec county jail in lieu of payment, after his car hit a pole near Whiskeay Friday evening. Local respondent also pleaded guilty to intoxication and appealed to January term. Judge Deering fined $10 and $6.05 costs, with $50 recognizance. Antonio Pellegrini paid $10 and $4.70 costs for killing a deer and failing to register it, arraigned by Warden John St. Peter. Pellegrini admitted shooting the deer on Nov. 1 in Woolwich, with registration traced to a relative.
Milford Crank of Wiscasset paid 10 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs after pleading guilty to speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. Dorothy K Holden of Miami Florida paid 5 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs for operating a vehicle without a 1949 fall inspection sticker. Elmer Mank Jr was fined 5 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs in lieu of seven days in jail for a similar charge. Ulysses Grant of Bath paid 5 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs for passing a stop sign at Richardson and High streets.
Adele Mansfield a nine year old former Bath girl and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs T P Robichaud of West Bath won second prize in a Halloween contest sponsored by the Patrolmen's Benevolent association of New London Conn One thousand youngsters competed in the event along with a Halloween parade Miss Mansfield earned the prize for the most original costume Mayor Fred Benvenuti Police Captain John J Courtney Fire Chief Thomas H Shipman and Police Sergeant Clarence H Wells presented the prizes at Jennings school after the parade Miss Mansfield received an album of Gene Autry unbreakable records She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mansfield of New London
Butler Jennie Bartlett of High Street and Dana York of Green Street are linked in a notice naming relatives including Ada Bartlett and a grand nephew, with Jeanette and Harmon cited as descendants, in the Candy's Harbor region.
Mrs. Herbert M. Lermond of Wiscasset was treated for shock and minor cuts after a tire blew out on a Route 1 overpass in Woolwich. Her husband, driver, lost control and the light coupe was heavily damaged. no other vehicle was involved. State Trooper Frank W. Powers investigated.
Joseph Melanson of Damariscotta was a business visitor in Bath on Monday, engaging with local firms and discussing potential opportunities. He toured offices and met executives to explore collaborations.
The U S S Owens delivered to Bath after a six week stay leaves behind many friends. Notable attendees include Charles Connor of Poland Spring and Fred C Scribner of Portland. Family ties appear as Edward Owens died in Normandy while another brother James Owens served aboard. Commanders Wheeler and Wallace addressed local clubs during the stay.
The U S S Robert A Owens first of a new anti submarine destroyer type was commissioned at Boston Navy Yard. Named for Medal of Honor recipient Marine sergeant from Drayton South Carolina the 390 foot vessel exceeds 30 knots and is commanded by Cdr Rexford W Wheeler Jr. of Marion Arkansas.
Pvt Elwood Albert U S A stationed in Japan writes his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Albert 22 Walker Street that he has been hospitalized for three months and expects to eat Thanksgiving dinner with them.
Central Maine Power Co will remove unsightly wooden supply poles along Front street from Summer to Arch streets this fall. District manager Ralph Bragg says complaints prompted the move and no replacements will be installed on Commercial street as existing lines suffice. Removal date not set, but expected within a few weeks.
George J. Ward of Sawyer's Island was convicted of speeding 70 mph on Route 1 in Woolwich and fined $10 plus $4.70 costs. A second warrant charged Ward with driving without a valid fall inspection sticker, Judge Gardiner R. Deering ordering $7.70 in costs. Two local men found guilty of intoxication were each fined $5.15 plus costs or 30 days in Kennebec County Jail.
A new Bath school newspaper appeared last week as The Second Grade News from Mrs Evelyn Morse’s Mitchell School class. It is teacher prepared with student submissions, mimeo printed, and distributed to pupils. It will be published weekly and includes personal items, news on the room pet Lampster, and articles on activities including a visit and talk by Chief of Police Frank L Moriarty on police duties.
Recreation director Ed ward J. McMann says the city has ordered a merry go round a slide and other pieces from Porter Playground Equipment Co of Illinois to equip the South Street school playground. They will be installed in the Spring.
Morse High School PTA sponsors a telephone bridge to raise funds for a future speaker. Plenty of interest is shown and those wishing to host a table should contact Mrs. R. Clinton MacFadden or Mrs. George H. Musk.
Last night 120 members attended a turkey banquet prepared by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Flowers from Lincoln Street Greenhouses decorated the hall as Austin Miller led singing with Raymond Chubbuck at piano. The next gathering is Nov 17 with Central Church Men's Club as guests, featuring speaker Dr. Joseph L. Moulton of Ahmednagar India.
The Bath Board of Education authorized replacing all electric and one gas stove in Morse High School’s Home Economics department and adding one sewing machine while replacing two others. It also approved funding a bowling program for high school girls run by local women and Miss Claire MacArthur to organize after school activities.
The Winnegance Community club auxiliary held a large turnout public card party at the club house on Thursday afternoon. Sixteen tables were in play with prizes awarded. top scores included Mrs. Lloyd Rogers as high and Mrs. Sydney Welch as low, Bertha Bellerose high in auction, Maude Small low, John Burgess high in whist, Lauriston Caton low. Refreshments were served and Myra Pennell led prize distribution. next meeting is scheduled for next Thursday afternoon.
Cosmopolitan club members finalize plans for their Christmas fair and food sale at the club house on November 19 starting at 1 p m. Mrs. Arthur Bailey is general chairman with Mrs. Ernest Bailey as assistant, and booths include cooked food aprons greens books and baskets among others.
Kenneth Weeks of 100 Front Street shot a large eight point buck Saturday morning in Dresden. He hunted alone and, unable to move the deer, encountered four strangers who helped dress and carry the animal to his car.
Mrs Ada Cross of Woolwich travels to Lynn Massachusetts for an extended visit with relatives starting Wednesday.
Municipal notes detail street work including trimming trees on Meadow Way, cabott sealer on trimmed trees in White Project, root and sidewalk work on Dike and Andrews, graveling on multiple courts, ditch clearing on North Bath road, and sewer crossing near Garden Street with pipe specifications. Also lists snow control equipment purchase, welfare relief figures, labor distributions, state funding concerns, cemetery maintenance in Oak Grove, parkway mowing, grave lots repairs, and parkway care on Leeman Highway with new oil heating system.
A narrative describes travel from Abilene through Fort Worth to Dallas, noting Dallas’ fine storefronts, new hotel, golf course, lake, and prosperous homes. The journey passes cotton fields, cattle ranches, and towns like Garland with low taxes. It mentions Hopkins County Burial Association and crosses Texarkana near the state line. To Be Continued.
Alfred L. King, a shipbuilding inspector with prior federal service at Boston and Portsmouth yards and the Canal Zone, transfers to the office and will receive his emblem later. eight others receive navy emblems at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ceremonies in August 1938.
DOWN clues and ACROSS clues present a crossword style puzzle with a daily cryptoquote example. The page lists zodiac, grammar and wordplay items, plus a long quote about flattery attributed to Chester Field and a King Features syndicate credit.
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