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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1948
Page
6
Ford mayor race details appear in a clipped OCR segment from an obscure local page. It mentions a Ford candidate and an election context with uncertain location and dates, reflecting a tightly described municipal contest.
Edward J the citys director of recreation is praised for handling playground and youth programs in Bath. The article defends his hard working approach, noting donations and costs, and argues the welfare of the young justifies the efforts despite criticism. Continued on Page Two.
City officials discuss installing floodlights at Kelley Field for night games while a committee studies tree pruning around street lights. Fire and police activity noted with August totals, storage plant inspection reports, and plans to charge Berry after a city board review.
Two day bird dog trials at North Bath concluded with Open all age won by High Jacket and amateur all age claimed by Yankee Whitford. Sunday winners included Puppy Stakes and other placements. Monday featured Open all age and amateur divisions with judges and local sponsors praised for smooth event execution. A large crowd observed fierce but skilled handling by dogs from Bath, Bangor, Millinocket, Freeport, and beyond.
West Bath selectmen acting on a state forest suggestion have closed town woods to all persons not on fire patrol until further notice. The move aims to prevent fires and protect timber resources amid ongoing patrols and forest protections.
Tuesday open house for Morse High and Labwoe elementary parents precedes Bath school year. Teachers from Morse High and Labwoe welcomed by School Board members and Bath Teachers club president. New staff introduced amid informal reception at Huse school with refreshments.
Harrison C. Greenleaf of Auburn, Commissioner of the Department of Institutional Service, spoke at Bath Rotary noting the Maine State Military and Naval Children's Home opened 1866, its history, and the state’s aim to preserve family ties and aid disabled veterans' children. He praised superintendent Mrs. Helen L. Webber and the adjacent Home for Crippled Children. Guests included Francis Libby, Thomas Bishop, and visiting Rotarians from several cities.
Mrs Stewart Bailey and her infant daughter Susan Louise have left Memorial hospital and returned to Wiscasset after her hospital stay.
York Hall hosted a two o'clock card party organized by Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Sewall to aid Bath Memorial Hospital. More than 20 auctions and contracts were played as guests, including many from nearby resorts, raised over 300 dollars for hospital needs. Proceeds supported the upcoming October fair sponsored by the hospital Auxiliary. prizes, tea service, and flowers decorated the event, with many attendees returning to support the cause.
Lawrence E. Sprague of Bath was struck by lightning during a heavy storm at his camp on McCurda Pond last Sunday morning. He was unconscious for a time and suffered partial temporary leg paralysis after the bolt ran down a tree to the cottage roots. A severe burn followed from the metal rim of an army cot where he lay.
Lebel defeats field to win the Hyde Memorial Golf Tournament with a 67 in 1947. Del Lebel holds the trophy lead, with Brunswick amateur Lori Pelletier finishing one stroke behind. Notables include Carl Kalloch 82 for third, Jim Browning and Tony DeRocco 74, and Dr M Carmen Pettapiece first net with 63.
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