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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
2
Bath Inverement, published every Thursday by The Times Company at 83 Front Street Bath Maine, with B Nichols as President and Treasurer and Harry C Webber as Editor. Annual subscription $2.00 in advance, six months $1.00. entered at Bath post office for second class circulation.
The article warns hunters across Maine and Sagadahoc to follow ten gun safety rules this fall to reduce accidents. It notes that most incidents stem from human error, mistaking people for game, or firing with the safety off, and highlights November as a peak month for hunting deaths.
The September housing figure hits a new high with 100000 homes under construction up 20 percent from 1948. A shift to affordable homes helps keep the industry on track, with nine months of 1949 totaling 743000 starts versus 741000 in 1940 for the same period.
A passage discusses Democratic critiques of the Truman administration's domestic program. It accuses the plan of hastening bankruptcy and labels the proposed funding for the Marshall Plan, Western Allies, and compulsory health insurance as excessively large. It notes concerns from both opponents and friendly supporters about fiscal impact and government obligations for universal medical care.
The library announces a list of new acquisitions including Best Detective Stories of the Year 1949 edited by David C. Cooke and Works by Mika Waltari, Upton Sinclair, Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas Merton, and many others. Notable titles span fiction, non fiction, classics, and children’s volumes from authors such as Ben Ames Williams, Sax Rohmer, Gladys Hasty Carroll, and Ingri & Edgarparin d Aulaire.
The article notes government spending and a forecast deficit of five to six billion dollars for the current year. It cites military appropriations at fifteen billion dollars as a major drag and links coal and steel strikes to industrial slowdowns and lower tax revenue. It mentions the minimum wage law rising from forty to seventy five cents.
The report calls Harry Byrd of Virginia one of the Senate’s ablest members and a straight shooter who has consistently acted with clear principles. His long career marks him as a steady force in party leadership.
The Second Annual Kiddie Karnival occurs Friday at Huse school during the Teacher's Convention in Bangor. Pony rides begin at 1 PM weather permitting, with doors opening 2 30 PM and 7 PM. Proceeds fund a Rexograph duplicator for the school. Parents and friends donate items for booths and a Thursday setup. Movie cartoons at 3 30 PM, talent parade at 8 PM followed by an auction.
Bath observes Halloween with a city wide parade sponsored by the Y M C A. Alfred D. Caton chairs the committee with judges including Ralph Mittendorf Archibald Main and Gardiner Deering. The event ends at the Y M C A gym with games an apple bobbing contest and chewing gum for all participants.
Nadine Florence and her parents from Ketchikan are visiting Miss June Labbie of Bath. Nadine and June developed pen pal ties after a 1944 Playmate story. Nadine tours the United States with remarks on city life, costs, and local roads.
Harold E. Treworgy announces Raymond I. Mathurin of Brunswick has joined the Brunswick Hardware Company sales staff. A Brunswick native, he attended local schools Hebron Academy and Peabody Law School. He worked at a Portland furniture company and the Personal Finance Company of Bath, and served at Bath Iron Works during the war. He is married with a three year old daughter and lives on Columbia Avenue. He will cover Bath and surrounding territories.
Miss Marion FE. Martin Maine Labor Commissioner will address Local 245 Office Employes International Union meeting at City Hall at 7 30 this evening. Other speakers include State Representative Howard C. Larrabee Beth and William B. Praught Millinocket local president and Maine State Federation of Labor vice president. Bath Business and Professional Women's club invited.
The city has taken apart and reassembled parking meters for minor repairs. New secondary flags, one of two red arms indicating violations, were added to all 163 meters. Miller Meters, Inc. supplied replacement parts free of charge due to wear.
Ricker Junior College of Houston is due today for a four day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rowland of 24 Academy Street.
The defendant received a six month sentence in Kennebec county jail on non-support charges brought by his wife Geraldine E Barter, heard Thursday morning in Mu.
Mr and Mrs Vernal Chaney and their children from Eliot spent the weekend at their Georgetown cottage for a family getaway.
Mrs Frank Allegrin of High street is listed as a patient at Bath Memorial hospital.
ABath man recounts a twelve day trip from San Francisco through Oakland and Berkeley down to the San Joaquin valley. He notes fog on the Bay Bridge, uplifting views from hill roads, and visits with Bruce Burns from Richmond. He observes ongoing water projects and fruit crops in Tracy Modesto area, with plans to continue.
The Bath Brunswick Community Concert association will not sponsor a concert program this season announced by president Mrs G Baer Connard. Rockland association is recruiting members this week and local members may join via Mrs Frank A Given Mrs Joseph I Smith or Mrs Connard. Rockland members may attend concerts in Lewiston Augusta and Rockland. Plans for a regular Bath season 1950 51 are being made.
Sears Roebuck workers enjoyed a supper and social evening at the American Legion hall to honor their winning sales contest in the New England zone. Girls organized the meal, then staff joined for games revived from childhood, including Going to Jerusalem, in a lively post closing-hours party.
Captain and Mrs Russell Snow Hitchcock of Washington street are expected to return home Thursday after several days in Burlington Vermont on official business tied to Captain Hitchcock’s role as Supervisor of Shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works.
Bath officials warn that wartime federal housing growth has swollen public school enrollments. Addison cites 450 children in housing projects, 2,525 total pupils, and a $45,000 net local cost above state funds. He urges Federal Housing Authority payments or Lanham Act renewals to cover education costs.
John McInnes of Portland serves as treasurer of the Westover Development Corporation formed by Portland builders and financiers. The firm will oversee a 750-unit housing project valued at $7,000,000 at the Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts. McInnes, son of the late Bath Iron Works Hull Department superintendent, has a history with H. M. Payson & Co. and Bowdoin College.
Leon P Sonia Jr aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs Leon P Sonia of 1055 High Street, fractured a left thigh when he fell from a slide at Dike school playground and is convalescing at Memorial hospital. Also at Memorial was Donald Thomas aged 11, bruised but discharged after treatment.
West Bath Farm Bureau met at the Littlefield school to discuss Christmas Ideas led by project heads Mrs Earle C Donnell Mrs John Wharff and Mrs Leon Belanger A display featured aprons crocheted items and plastic article covers and bags Attendees learned tatting simple cords and browsed decorative sheets and food suggestions Dinner was served by Mrs Walter Kingsbury and Mrs Loring Small The meeting was led by chairwoman Mrs Warren Davis and a Harvesters 4 H report was given by Mrs Belanger with future plans noted for a Slip Covers session at the grange hall
The Bath Chamber of Commerce plans a series of winter dinner forums to raise funds for a proposed information booth next summer. Co chairmen William Mennealy and Roy Stewart led the first forum at Small's garage. Hollis Garey will seek a speaker, possibly Henry Peterson, now residing at Five Islands. Peterson recently spoke to the Bath Rotary and Morse High School assembly. The group noted over 28 donated to the hospital fair via a brochure. A round table discussed boosting member participation and aiming for near full attendance at future meetings. At Nov 17, members will propose booth locations and reasons. Secretary Mary Stacey will distribute Bath brochures outside the city, with many requests from national gasoline distributors.
Two driving cases heard in Municipal Court resulted in penalties. Car roll Holmes of Portland received three months probation with a $100 fine and $12.50 costs after a guilty verdict by Judge Gardiner Reering, with State Trooper Frank W. Powers as complainant. Eugene S. Hays of Cape Elizabeth paid a $50 fine plus $4.70 costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving, charged by Bath Police Officer Robert E. Wagner Jr.
Six year old Billy Brown of Woolwich Maine thanks the public for aid during his illness. Friends and neighbors raced to help raising funds through a dance in Tuessie hall and subscriptions led by Mrs Mercie Mallard and Mrs Beulah Crocker totaling over 702 dollars for his medical care.
The Week of Prayer and Self Denial is observed by the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church with concurrent observance at the Wesley church. A Quiet Day is set for Thursday from four to eight in the afternoon led by Mrs. C Clifford Sargent spiritual life secretary and assisted by society members.
Winter Street Men's club opened its Fall season with strong attendance and a blunt talk by John H. Foster about his search for his son lost on a B 24 in World War II. He praised Dutch authorities in Indonesia and detailed a world flight and probing Borneo areas. The Graves Registration unit drew sharp criticism. A ham supper was served by the Ladies Auxiliary. Officers elected included Linwood Abbott president and Thomas Murphy vice president. A supper committee was named and Father and Son night set for Nov 3. Scouts invited to attend. Support for Camp Hinds and a Sunday school Christmas party approved.
The S P C A will stage a rummage sale on October 29 at the First Baptist church to raise funds for baths. Donations of any kind are welcome and may be arranged for pickup by contacting Mrs. Anna Hanson, Mrs. Warren Roderick, or Mrs. Edna Thorne. items may be left with Mrs. Thorne at 859 Middle Street.
Mrs. Rachel Potter of Topsham returned home after spending the weekend in Bath.
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