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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
2
A public appeal seeks 45000 to support Bath Memorial Hospital and keep services on a high standard. Residents are urged to donate as a community investment, with emphasis on lifesaving care and the hospital’s long-sustained need for funds.
A strong American coal industry aids global welfare with exports about 2,000,000 tons monthly. Experts foresee foreign demand lasting seven to eight years, a level reached only during Bri miners strikes.
The piece argues that socialization of the coal industry, a key Labour government move, has not boosted output. Production declines and miner dissatisfaction persist, with global demand increasingly turning to American coal, making industry conditions a matter of national importance.
Booths are assigned for the two day Ye Olde Tyme Faire at Bath Iron Works recreation center. A 1946 Ford car will be given away on December 7. The event includes a dance, children's party, games, pony rides, free movies, and various sales and booths run by community groups and clubs.
Weather notes from Maine describe a pleasant fall with frosts only at night and daytime temperatures above freezing. The author contrasts Maine’s mild autumn with heavy snow reported in Colorado and Los Angeles, praising Maine’s mild spell and lingering garden blooms.
Mrs Shirley Connolly of Washington Street starts duties this week as caterer at the Toll House Inn. A well known Maine figure, she previously worked at the Quinnan House in Wiscasset New Meadows Lobster Pound and Beane’s Diner in Freeport.
The Pine Tree Council holds its Wednesday camp gathering for older Sea Scouts with water activities and a large float for boats of varying sizes. Rockland and Brunswick are noted as active areas with per capita Sea Scout participation. plans for the Executive Board meeting set for December 11 at the Falmouth hotel in Portland.
City officials tabled the plan to lay out Pleasant avenue and upper Washington street as new streets until a definite maximum survey cost is set. Other actions include a six month leave granted for Sgt. Waldo Weston, 46 arrests with 45 convictions, and permissions for building permits for Reginald Soucie and state highway equipment sheds.
Mr and Mrs Earl W Brennan of 27 Bluff Road welcomed a son born November 8 at Memorial Hospital. The child was named Michael James Brennan. Prior to marriage Mrs Brennan, Eleanor Brown R N, of Waterville, pursued nursing there before marrying.
A terse appeal urges donations to USC with seven days left. Harry L ey serves as treasurer, urging readers to contribute through the fund drive to address real human need.
The Brunswick Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol received approval from Commander W. L. Dawson to use Brunswick Naval Air Station for an air show on November 17 starting at 10 a.m. Four events including a bomb drop contest spot landing cross country and an acrobatic display are planned. CAP cards grant free admission. the Navy offers no safety services and will not be liable for accidents. If weather cancels, the show will be postponed one week.
Patten Public Library hosts Book Week with the Children's department led by Mrs. Carl Troop. A large collection of new books will be on the shelves to aid young readers and encourage reading of better literature. Mrs. Troop will assist children in selections as the week’s theme Do More Reading guides activities.
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nellie Brown’s Deering street home. Mrs. Mabel Paquet led devotions on Continued Prayer. Members sent $5 to Opportunity Farm and planned a sunshine basket for a sick member.
Miss Helen Plummer hosted a farewell gathering at 104 Winslow Street for John Brown, Chester Newell Jr., and Douglas Forbes as they prepare to join a merchant marine ship in Portland. Guests enjoyed games, dancing, and a buffet luncheon with cheerful toasts to the travelers.
Woolwich Grange held a Halloween event featuring sewing, ghost stories, and a reading. Ronald Hodgdon won the sewing race and Earl Batle won the eating contest. The evening closed with a “keep good cheer” moment and plans for the November 13 meeting led by Chester Leeman.
The Central Church League met at the parish house with Mrs. Pratt Mrs. Stinson and Mrs. Mitchell as hostesses. They planned a November 20 turkey dinner for the Marine Craftsmen’s Association and appointed dining room and kitchen committees. A service table featured a sale of home canned goods and crafts, raising funds for the Christmas sale on December 2.
Daughters of Colonists wore gray and tan taffeta bonnets and dresses as Mrs Westerfield received thanks for her topic, Mrs Deering for hosting. Next meeting set for March at the Augusta House with members from Bath Woolwich Augusta and other towns.
Use a teaspoonful of tea for each cup of boiling water to achieve good strength.
Religious Education Committee members Thorpe and Howe will meet Saturday at 3 30 at Mrs Seegar's home. Christian Endeavor and parish meetings follow. Goodwill club sewed for a November 23 fundraiser for Bath Memorial Hospital. Red Cross projects and school improvements are planned by Sagadahoc clubs and Day's Ferry Mothers. Girl Scouts, teachers taking Audio Visual Aid extension, and numerous residents are noted with hunts and visits around Bath.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Ms. Wilbur and an individual named Howe with related shot and weigh details. Content is damaged, names partially readable, no clear event or outcome established.
The Maine Maritime Academy announces a joint agreement with Maine’s and another state’s academies to share a training ship. Modifications costing about 65 000 will be made under the plan. Each state will use the ship for six months each year.
The eight point buck weighed about pounds was killed by Ivan Murphy of Bath at North Bath on Monday of last week. Murphy used an eight deer rifle and struck the animal through the rad organs to kill it instantly. This deer is among the largest reported in the vicinity this year. An estimated four million Americans visit Canada annually.
A note from the Public Works Office at 404 Portland Street Port has details on an offer from the Hyde estate heirs to grant land where school buildings stood to the city as long as the facilities remain used for education or similar purposes. Interested parties may call the U S N supervisor at Union Street to obtain specifications and arrange viewing of salvaged materials including hoses flooring walls and heating equipment.
City workers assigned to teams across districts with exceptions for small neighborhood stores. Team One covers Front street west, Vine era, railroad passenger areas. Team Two includes Front street east, Commercial street, and side streets. Team Three takes Center street south from Front to Court House, nearby Washington stores, and Water street to Elm. Meetings start daily at 4 p.m. with doughnuts provided by a board member.
A compact crossword item listing clues such as 37 Jargon 38 Girl's name res 40 Domesticate 42 Belonging to wl 43 Undivided 44 Petty, reflecting a small puzzle update and reader challenge.
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