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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
1
The passage warns that public policies threaten representative government through expanding federal power. It cites officials and agencies, notes regional control of electricity, and argues social security fosters dependency, framing such moves as steps toward totalitarianism and a repeat of Hitler’s rise.
The official poster for Fire Prevention Week features the Four Horsemen with a flaming brand, urging vigilance as fire remains a leading killer. It cites high property losses and calls carelessness the main enemy, noting modern campaigns aim to reduce fires by teaching safety basics.
Col Dummer Sewall DAR met at Central church with Mrs Nellie and Mrs Charles V Minott hosting. New members Pearl Reed and Margaret Baker joined. five members died this year. reports and talks by Susan Reed and visiting members highlighted the program with refreshments served after.
South End PTA organized a teacher appreciation party with performances by Miss Elaine McCrater and Janice Fournier and a tap dance by Beverly Coombs. Fire Chief Richard Frates warned of fire hazards and urged prompt calls to the station if needed. Room mothers hosted, refreshments featured fall flowers, and a swap party format asks guests to bring a small wrapped item.
An invitation to all Legionnaires and Auxiliary members of Lincoln and Sagada hoc counties to a reception at the American Legion hall in Bath at 8 p.m. follows the wedding of Roy C. M. Getchell and Miss Mary B. Kneiper of Bath. Miss Mae Nelson arrives in Bath from Boston to act as brides attendant at the Hill Miller wedding Saturday.
Read the Fire Prevention Week poster closely and memorize the fire safety rules. Follow them to keep dangers at bay and prevent disasters.
Bath bus service announces modified local schedules with routes limited before and after 7 30 a m. Special early runs at 6 30 and 7 05 am and 4 50 pm to Denny road Heath lane and nearby points. North End and South End time points listed with hours past the top of the hour.
Local transit notes a holiday schedule for the day, with buses running at 1 p.m. from the Pit Office drive area through Rest Square via North Street and Coln Streets. Riders are advised the 1 p.m. timetable will be in effect today.
Plans completed for the Topsham Fair for this year include vaudeville acts on Tuesday to Thursday, a Brunswick High School band performance Friday, a Saturday horse show, and evening fireworks. Exhibits will feature premium horses, cattle, swine, sheep, poultry and crops with pulling contests statewide. Directors include S. Adams president, W. Booker secretary, W. M. Williams treasurer, and venue superintendents Much Tarr Ward Willis.
A Sub urb Civic club event at the W gance Community house Friday evening drew seventeen tables. Prizes were won by Mrs Edward Lee Mrs Moody Flint Esth Drummond Bernard Henderson Arthur Hutchins Jr and Arthur Pratt. Door prize went to Mrs Donald Wilson. Ice cream cake and coffee closed the evening with help from committee members.
Bath begins use of an automatic selective switching center tied to Boston at 8 a.m. The new system, described by Louis Mac Donald Western Union manager, uses an electrical brain to auto route telegrams. Bath operators will input call letters to access circuits nationwide, replacing manual relaying and retyping at Boston.
The revived Yo-Yo craze returns to Bath with a contest organized at the Unity Center. Previous history notes a similar event held years ago at the City Park bandstand, drawing participants of all ages from beginners to top performers.
The Bath and Woolwich Scout groups led by Kenneth Tice held a weekend Camporee with intertroop games and races. Troop 52 earned top honors with a high score, followed by Panther Patrol of Troop 93 and Wolf Patrol of Troop 4 93. Troops 50 53 57 and 93 finished with A or B ratings, Court of Honor rewarded 12 merit badge earners, and Sea Scout Ship with Skipper William Niss returned from Bath via Five Islands and Sasanoa River. Marys Cub Pack 53 and Sean Street Pack 57 joined as guests at the Camporee.
The Rit ed Friday session at Wesley church featured Chauncey W Wentworth Rev C B Oliver and Rev A G Hempstead with district superintendent Chauncey Wentworth delivering the closing benediction The conference was described as a blessing to the Methodist community and thanks were offered to Beacon Street and Central Congregational churches for hosting efforts.
Mrs Kenneth Brewster of Tarbox Street was honored Thursday night with a stork shower hosted by her mother Mrs Eugene Dauphin at 10 Tarbox Street. Attending Miss Sandra Davis and Mrs Dauphin Sr. arranged gifts in a bassinet with refreshments served.
At Morse High, Friday morning assembly featured a football film followed by a rally for the Morse Brunswick game. The film was shown under National Federation of Athletic Associations guidance and a class cheer competition was held.
In a hard fought contest Cony and Bath battled to a 13 13 deadlock. Clark scored for Cony on a Soule pass and a second TD after Morse sparked a Bath march in the third quarter. Grace added the Bath point after, while Soule and Deyon starred for Cony’s offense and defense.
Sherry Grindell nine years old of West Bath suffered severe lacerations to the right leg and bruises after being struck by a car on the old Brunswick road near Dunton's Corner. Taken to Memorial hospital for X rays. Police report the car driven by Mrs. Hilda Bracey of Warren. investigators said the incident appeared unavoidable.
Foliage in the northern counties is set to peak this weekend as color returns. Weather notes mention a late fall display with trees turning vibrant hues and visitors planning trips to enjoy the display.
Coaches Leon Beal of Dike Paul Scaniin of North M Flint of Central KReitt Crockett of Huse and Manley Grant of Weeks saw Dike lose 12 to 6 at Dike while Huse beat North 12 to 0.
A girls' grammar school volleyball league is to be established in five grammar schools. Teachers will coach the teams with Mrs Faith, Mrs Bender, Mrs Colby, and Mrs Crabtree named among the coordinators and coaches across the Central and other teams.
Oreno Riva C. Greenblatt of Bath earned a Maine Normal School scholarship to the University of Maine. Normal school students may transfer after two years of elementary training. Miss Greenblatt will enter the university from Washington State Normal School in Machias.
A sentence notes that anyone without an inspection sticker on his windshield after October 31 is liable to receive a court order. The item emphasizes enforcement and potential legal action.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention renovation work with mortar and painting, but the location and specifics are garbled, referencing New Wat and mglands Tawi without clear meaning. The readable bits suggest construction activity and an upcoming paint phase.
A recently noted letter urges extra police readiness in Maine amid crowding and safety concerns. It mentions uniformed officers and volunteers, referencing last year’s fire emergency and pressure on State troopers and local police in university areas and neighborhoods.
Investigators determine the blaze started from an unlit cigarette and a disputed mate's involvement is unclear. Neighbors reported smoke and flames, and firefighters contained the fire to the living area. No injuries reported, and the exact cause remains under review.
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