16 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
1
Farmers argue for higher milk prices led by Harry B. Commie aha Be and James Cohait with Neil W. Halkyard of Bath backing. They advocate a one and a half cent rise per unit as necessary, page continuation noted.
The Bath library annual meeting notes unanimous decisions and committee actions. A board move to succeed a key official is recorded alongside records of donations and endowment activity. Disbursements include salaries, janitorial, utilities, and miscellaneous expenses totaling 9 002 44, with income excess noted.
Bath Fire Chief Frates, who joined in 1921 and rose to chief engineer in 1939, retires after a long tenure. The Bath Fire Department notes his achievement as the first full time chief, with officers elected including Zephiria F. Druin and Roy W. Sturtevant.
The Rotary club at Central church parish house heard Don Larrabee of Hornblower & Weeks speak on the New York Stock Exchange. A picture showed stock market action and investment procedures in stocks and bonds. Rotarian Jud Miller and Sumner Sewall, back from Germany, will be guests next Tuesday. Ed Fields of Lewiston Rotary Club noted as visiting Rotarian.
Bath's Hospital Auxiliary holds a Tuesday evening meeting as planning continues for the upcoming fair at Bath Memorial Hospital. Reports show hours served, funds raised, and numerous volunteers coordinated by chairmen, with activities including movies, bake booths, a clothes basket prize, and a magician planned to entertain Bath residents.
State Regent Mrs Heywood spoke to DAR members on duties to the nation and the home at a Tuesday gathering. Readings covered conservative values, support for free public schools, and aid to Junior American Citizens and Girl Homemakers clubs.
The Bowdoinham United Baptist Association holds its fall meeting at the First Baptist church in Bath with Rev. George F. Bolster as moderator. Speakers include Rev. A. M. Craig and Rev. George Hammond. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with worship, reports, talks, devotionals, evangelistic services, and a round table.
The Bath community celebrated 100 years of Patten Library service. From its 1827 origins and early stockholder assessments to a rebuilt Center street building, the institution expanded from 540 volumes to 3380 by 1890, guided by leaders like Dr. Putnam, Capt. Patten, and Galen C. Moses.
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