10 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
1
President urges citizens to prevent fires by learning to detect and eliminate causes at home and in daily life. He calls for state and local cooperation with business, labor, churches, schools, press, and industry to raise awareness of the danger and the need for action to save lives and property.
Maine lawmakers hear talk of rebuilding Bay Bridge lost in 1896 flood. Senator Neil S. Bishop of Inham may be asked to carry the plan, which could shorten travel to Augusta and unlock Merrymeeting Bay lands. Local Bath residents debate bicycle safety as daylight shifts. Fruit canning is down due to sugar shortages and shipping constraints, with honey scarce locally.
A fragmented report suggests no strike at Bath Iron Works for now. The Federal Agriculture or nation note mentions funds and sailors, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts.
The Y M C A secretaries from Abiaie of Maine held a conference in Bar bor to discuss sea formulate plans for Y M C A work. State and out of state readers shared papers as ideas were exchanged. A resolution set four major programs for the season: youth and government, boys conference, establish boys clubs such as Hi Y and Gra Y, and young men's YMG A A A.
In Oakland and Bat Eugene Rice showing color slides from Army Ski Troops service. Slides featured Boulder Dam Death Valley and Yosemite National Park. Patrol leader votes were taken for the Winter with Leon Hathorn Warren Raynes Edwin Childs and Pelham Howe as leading candidates.
At a recent junior class executive meeting Morse High chose committee members for the class ring, class play and junior social groups. Names listed include Arthur Bowker George Bryant Carlton Reed Annette Godfrey Joan Shaw Arline James Marjorie Rogers Claire Milton George Dole Avis Carter Carroll Hatch Betty Jane Willis Amelia Mitchell Dorothy Belanger Barbara Poulos Douglas Skillin Robert Lowery and David Johnson.
Randall Leonard of this city and Waldo L. Hawthorne of Sagadahoc Ferry enjoyed the first day of shooting along the Frank Savage property near the Woolwich Dresden line. Hawthorne bagged a fine teal among other birds as sportmen noted sparing activity.
Mrs. Arthur Brady received a surprise stork shower Thursday evening hosted by Miss Janet Goodwin and Mrs. Harold Stanton on Denny road. Guests included Mrs. John Cummings, Mrs. Wilder Irish, Mrs. Eugene Hart, Mrs. Joseph Grace, Mrs. John Kimble, Mrs. Raymond Christopher, Mrs. Robert Carver, Mrs. Carl Tabor, Mrs. Harold Stanton and Miss Janet Goodwin. Mrs. Fred Williams and Miss Lillian Goodwin sent gifts due to absence.
A historical report notes Phoenix Arizona at 1 108 feet elevation and an average January temperature of 51 8 degrees. The details illustrate early city climate measurements used in regional weather records.
Whit TO INSPECT EXHIBIT street scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p m in the building, with items made by ladies and Mrs Landry. Classes previously led by Mrs Landry continue, offering opportunities to enroll this season as she plans to conduct at least five one day sessions each week.
The Lincoln lodge I O O F installed officers Monday at 8 pm in the new Washington street hall. George Turner installed, with Mel Robbins as musician. New officers include Thurston as noble grand Tourtelotte vice noble grand Rheins secretary Bates treasurer Williams warden Soule conductor Munsey chaplain Cromwell R S N G Fogg L S N G Thompson inside guard Moore outside guard Creamer L V G Donaldson L S S McCullen R B B? Following remarks by Turner New man and Mrs Dean, refreshments by Queen Esther Rebekah lodge and auxiliary.
The city police intensified enforcement on stop sign and speed violations. In court Friday two motorists faced charges of disregarding stop signs and paid $10.15 total each including fines and court costs. On Thursday a third motorist faced similar charges, paying $5 fine and $4.70 costs. Judge Gardiner R. Deering sentenced three intoxications with $5 fines and $4.70 costs. one sentence suspended and placed on file.
The Maine Real Estate Association celebrates its ten year founding at the Mansion House in Poland Spring with a directors session, a business meeting, and officer elections. An afternoon forum covers GI property purchases with a Veterans' Bureau official and Babson's repr. Ankinson will deliver the main address on business trends and ethics among brokers.
Lambert Park residents learn the nursery school, successful this summer, will reopen Oct. 14. Registration for three and four year olds is Tue Oct 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Admission limited by registration order. School hours are 9 to 11 on Monday Wednesday and Friday with a light lunch served in the morning.
The Bath Teachers Club executive committee appointed delegates for the State Teachers Conference in Bangor from October 23 to 25. Delegates include Eleanor Danforth Keith Crockett Nathan Watson and Mrs Granville Colby with alternates Margaret Flaherty Alta Brooks Lucille Lish ness and Linwood Abbott.
Mr and Mrs Clyde B Holmes of Belfast were in Bath Monday on business.
Probate notices list estates with executors administrators and guardians in Bath Maine. Included are named individuals from Richmond Topsham Bath Bowdoinham Woolwich and Georgetown with inventories and accounts filed and allowed across multiple estates.
A Monday night class for parents on child development will cover physical mental social and emotional growth and how to help children at home and at school. Miss Priscilla Ferguson will lead with outside specialists contributing. call the superintendent at 230 or Miss Ferguson at 816 W within a week to plan before the October 28 evening school start.
The American Legion Roland Smith Post announces its Armistice Day dance set for November 11 at the State Armory. General Chairman Francis E. McLaughlin leads committees covering program advertising music decorating tickets concessions and policing for what is hoped to be Bath’s largest and best ball.
A damaged cut-out on a power line at School and Washington streets cut power at 9 a.m. Tuesday, stopping the Carlton bridge draw and causing a sardine boat to wait. Assistant crews shifted to a gasoline lift as Central Maine Power Co repaired the line. eastbound trains were held for minutes during the outage.
Report notes cards from Danforth port tracing voyage to California and Wyoming with fine weather and a delightful trip.
The Brunswick event features top welterweight contenders in six and two round bouts with Rumpmick and Parasis among names mentioned. Local favorites Gabe Paul and Al Marquis seek victories while the card promises a capacity crowd at 8:30 p.m. with stars from Maine and Portland on display.
The Colonial club prepares for the 1946-47 bowling league starting October 17 under bowling committee head Clinton D. W. Chalnmae with assistants Robinson and Jewett. Teams include Old Golds led by D. Jewett and Marvels led by Parry, with multiple captains and players listed.
The coal barge Winsor, carrying 1600 tons of bituminous coal, docked at Bath after entering the river from New River West Virginia. It marks the first coal barge to reach the river in about a year, with its tow guided to the Kennebec mouth and into Bath by local crews.
The Sagadahoc District Committee on Scouting met with members Raines Merle Niles Louis Ambrose Curran and others. Treasurer fee noted as 218.52 with plans for a Scout Roundup and field executive Turner presenting troop standings and recruitment needs. Luke resigned as secretary, Charles Hoebel elected to fill, Court of Honor set for City Hall October 28 and Board of Review scheduled seven to.
The notice asks readers to show interest and attend the upcoming gathering, with a speaker and board urging public participation in the event.
Miss Marion I Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton Wright, has been appointed to the Rhode Island faculty for June. She will teach geography principles and two electives for juniors and seniors, plus courses for teachers and adults on economic and human geography and methods and materials. She has studied ethnic groups across Rhode Island to understand man’s environment and city, country, and world geography. She is Ralph W Bath’s niece.
Mr and Mrs Merton and son Merton Jr have returned home after visiting Mrs Je’s brother and family, Mr and Daniel Troop, in Pittston.
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