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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
1
A historical survey notes a dramatic rise in coal moved by trucks from mines and yards from 1939 to 1947. By 1947 truck tonnage grew by 16 million tons, near 98 percent of the Department of Commerce total, with one in six coal loads routed by truck and local yard deliveries largely uncounted.
A scholarly appraisal in The New York Times argues the economy shows a grim picture with high consumer prices and a weak outlook for 1948. It cites four forces: high consumer costs, rising domestic investment, export excess, and government spending under the ECA, while wholesale farm activity may eventually feed consumers.
The report notes that by tightening angles at the propeller hub, blades can be shifted to push the vessel forward or astern, potentially removing the need for reverse gear within the engine.
Mary Dunne notes the hospital provides essential services and rapid emergency care for city residents. She highlights the upcoming annual fundraising campaign at Bath Memorial Hospital to support ongoing access and patient family comfort.
Police arrested six for intoxication Friday night on Front and Center streets. Bath court Saturday morning continued two cases to November 24 with recognizance set at $25. Four respondents pled guilty and were fined five dollars each. two were ordered to pay court costs. Judge Gardiner R. Deering issued the fines and costs.
Martha Frances Holmes celebrated her 13th birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Holmes of Center Street. Guests included Beverly Austin Julie Cummings Sandra Daley Patti Hayes July Holbrook Barbara Ireland Jane Ledyard Louise Munsey Roberta Morse Geneva Sirois Marion Holmes Leah Holmes. Prizes awarded to Louise Munsey Marion Holmes Judith Holbrook and Roberta Morse. Orange and black decor featured a cake centerpiece with ice cream and punch served after games, singing, and dancing.
A Bath hunting report notes Phyllis Niles, manager of the Bath Variety store, as the latest woman to bag venison this season joining Laura Hines and Marion Kelley. Dana Lane, Phyllis Niles’s brother, accompanied her. The account ends mid sentence.
The text outlines that many books and charts aid testing devices and games for pupils. A careful physical checkup can fix issues like poor eyesight hearing and malnutrition. More sleep benefits Thig type pupils and confidence grows with reading success. Large classes limit regular classroom time. Miss Alta Dougle teaches a special room and invites visitors nine to eleven.
Mrs Horace L Jones guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Kay Clark and Miss Jane Herrin at her Washington street home. Guests enjoyed gifts and a buffet luncheon as Barbara Parks sang, with late season flowers and green yellow streamers decor supporting the event.
George E. Furbish, 70, of 13 reefer Teesopeene, drove a 1935 Oldsmobile too far right on Route 1 causing it to strike and snap a pole. The car rolled onto its left side, blocking the road. Damage estimated at $250. Furbish not believed injured.
A West Bath Grange benefit supper and entertainment Friday attracted a large crowd despite fog to raise funds for a permanent surface on the Sanford road. The committee reported about 200 dollars realized from the event. The article notes large gears in industry, up to 30 feet diameter and feet wide.
Coombs reports the Social Security office processes about 50 retirement and survivors benefits applications weekly. Delays can cost months of benefits. contact the SSA when turning 65 or upon a worker’s death. An application takes effect three months after filing.
Miss Beatrice D. Lee principal of Stevens Memorial High School in West China spoke at Morse High School Friday. Born in China to Christian parents she studied at Syracuse University and Boston University and recently addressed the Maine Teachers Association in Portland. She described China's education costs amid decades of war and appealed for American sympathy and prayer for a peaceful China.
A small fire began from a cigarette discarded in a tub at Central Station early Saturday. Engine Four responded at 11 o’clock and found smoldering material that caused a smoke fill and minor damage to the area.
The Dike PTA Minstrel show reschedules to 7 o'clock tonight. Rehearsal to be held at the community house in Ember Park.
The council noted repairs on Jey road and Middle street gutters, tar and sand sidewalks on Front street, a new manhole at Granite and Middle, and 517 feet of Hinckley street sidewalk. Sewer work included replacing 24 inch pipes west of the Maine Central line and six manholes, plus 14 feet of 6 inch sewer on Bailey street. Public welfare details October relief, cemetery work, and health reports followed, with building permits discussed and a street petition for Meadow and Liberty Streets.
Damaged text fragment references a public notice with limited readable details. The item mentions a place and officials but lacks full dates or actions, preventing a complete summary of the event.
The secretary treasurer Louis A. holds a Monday morning meeting on December 6 at 10 o clock with the place to be announced. Present are Reverends Al fred Ives Laforest Hodgkins Louis A Dole Joseph O Purdue Charles A Rev C Clifford Sargent Arvid L Anderson and Charles M Tubbs.
Fragmentary text shows Parker Street tied to a family for over two centuries, mentioning Mr and Mrs Jacques and Mildred in a local history note. The readable phrases indicate long ownership and familial ties to the house on Parker Street.
Fragmentary OCR hints a weekly crossword puzzle item from a newspaper page. Readable bits mention Weert and clues like Mad ballt with unclear letters and grid references, suggesting a small puzzle postcard or filler item rather than a full puzzle.
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