23 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
1
The article discusses modern highway design focusing on safety and durability for high traffic. It notes the Penn Lincoln Parkway in Pittsburgh will cost $50,000,000 for nine miles, built as a four to six lane access highway with no at grade intersections.
A reader laments nightly garbage thrown on lawns and streets. The piece calls for a city drive to catch culprits driving at night and littering, urging courts and strong fines to deter the offense. Public shame via press coverage is suggested as a policing tool.
A new structure rising on the west side of Washington street between Hinckley and Spring streets will replace old buildings. Occupied under a long term lease by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, the modern facility is expected to greatly improve the area. Construction is underway and being rushed to completion.
Citizens express support for refitting the old warship as the oldest in the United States Navy. The project honors the late Commander A Gerd and aims to restore Constellation under Navy Club of the United States leadership.
Notes concerning Baths Battery B indicate a call for enlistment and training for 38 enlisted men. Applicants must be 18 to 21 years old with schooling or equivalent, single, and not previously married. Two men will be chosen for a career path. exams and preparation are underway at Hayward State Memorial.
A small West Bath Farm Bureau gathering focused on purchasing household appliances with Miss Barton explaining knife selection and care. Afternoon talks covered mixers vacuum cleaners irons toasters waffle irons and sandwich grills and small kitchen utensil materials. Next meeting Sewing Shortcuts on Nov 20 will be led by Mrs Bertha Davis at Littlefield school. Members present listed.
State Representative Joseph W. Larrabee and Bath officials attended a Bath Rotary Club meeting. Speakers discussed community concert service and the Winter sports program at the local Y. Present were past Rotary presidents and visiting Rotarians from Lewiston Auburn Boothbay Harbor Mineola and Rockland.
The Lions will be guests of the Lionesses at a Halloween event Friday evening at the Mbert Park Community Hall starting 8 30. Refreshments will be served before dancing to Joe Avery's orchestra with many in costume. Committee: Mrs Doris Rowland, Mrs Mary Ellen Mussenden, Mrs Gladys McIntosh, Mrs Bernice McCurdy, Mrs Stella Callan.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Dear return to their Washington street home after closing their Small Point Beach summer home. Their guest is Mr Dearborns son a Coast Guard radio operator on leave from the Philippines after two years stationed abroad.
Mrs William Hill of Nauga formerly of this cy plans a trip to November 1 after a football game.
The Fraternal Order of ee aims to organize a league with six teams and a six member board plus sponsors. Two representatives from each team, a sponsor representative, and a Y M C A representative will compose the board. Bill Milliken will supervise until the board assumes control.
A fire occurred Friday morning under a boiler at Sagadahoc Real Estate Co. heating plant near City Hall Square. The second boiler nears operation and, with cooler weather ahead, tenants will have ample heat. Radiators hissed despite 80 plus outside temperatures, following days of cold when tenants scrambled to heat rooms.
The North End Community club defeated Winnegance Community club in a close Friday pitch game at North Community club with refreshments served by Raymond Smith and Fred Kittridge. A return match is planned at Winnegance on Oct. 24 with the hosts seeking revenge.
An all metal fireproof cabinet weighing nearly a ton was installed in the Bath Skyings Institution Thursday evening for filing ledger cards signs and other records. The unit opens with a push button rising top and electric raise to desk level. closes with another button and a combination lock. Built by the Dibold Co Canton Ohio.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles R. Sims of North Street and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beaney with Harvey Green law of Woolwich visited the daughter and son in law of the Sims in South Berwick and Kittery. Their return journey was delayed by heavy traffic and they were appalled by the fires' devastation.
Fragmentary records show County Attorney Hale and grand jurors set to serve at January and June terms. Names including Carl E. Albee Bath Ames Woolwich and Topsham residents Elizabeth W th Theresa B Wyman Phipps appear in scattered lines.
The second meeting of the Harvard Boston University Extension course was held at Huse School with teachers and others attending. Dr Helen B Suas led the session and girls from grades 3 and 4 participated. An evening discussion focused on improving oral and silent reading with a demonstration class at 4 15 pm. Dr Donald D Durrell of Boston University will teach the next two sessions and Mike? Durrell authored professional books and tests. His October 27 topic is Studying Pupils Interest and Motivation.
Ralph White and guests enjoyed an informal social evening hosted by Mrs Robert Green. Attendees included Mrs Ruth Hudson Mrs Grace Dorothy Torrey Mrs Vera Lakin Mrs Ethelyn Barter Mrs Mary Gaudette Mrs Almansa Gladys Lakin Mrs Bamie and others, with decorations and a friendly style throughout.
The fragment outlines an advertisement for Lin-x products and paints, mentioning self polish wax anti slip wax and a Lin-x furnishing line for automobiles. It references Sherwin-Williams in a misread context and notes the ad features an indecipherable brand list from a weekly paper page.
Shoppers are urged to visit Sears for a chance to win one of three prizes during a Christmas event with daily giveaways at 7 pm. The ad highlights beauty products, coats, hats, and children’s apparel from Fifth Avenue to Front Street, plus a Coolerator Farm Freezer on display.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a service member referencing enlistment plans and future actions. The text hints at ongoing military details but provides no concrete dates, unit names, or locations.
A fragment notes a radio station restoration effort and mentions Sgt Steen reporting 100 boys in his unit awaiting updates. It references a graduate from the class of 1946 who joined the Air Corps and served at multiple locations before requesting his present assignment. The text includes an APO address and scattered personal details.
Firefighters from Woolwich battled a bridge fire early in the morning. One hose line from a hydrant at the bridge end controlled the blaze after about an hour. a second report listed a chimney fire elsewhere with Union aid.
Fragmentary text mentions a house and improvements with uncertain context. The readable parts hint at a discussion about upkeep and possible renovations. No clear dates or names are identifiable to confirm specifics.
Bill Bier directs local effort to name delegates for a regional youth conference. All eligible students must register by November 4, with the first 25 to be chosen to represent the city. A 16-member quota from last year's Auburn event is expected to be met swiftly.
Fragmented OCR notes show continuing remarks labeled Form Tewall Comments with unclear date and missing context. The readable portion hints at early text placeholder and politics or editorial discussion without concrete events or identified individuals.
The article notes Donald Mayberry and an unnamed staff member associated with a church in Boston undergoing a transition to Trinity Church in Wilmington, marking a relocation or affiliation change affecting church leadership and community.
William S Newell of Pres mentees Iron Works Corp is honored by the President as a U S ally in World War I.
Fragmentary note mentions residents on Font Street and acquaintances among them. No clear event or dates, limited readable names.
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