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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
2
GI veterans bundled capital to launch America's fledgling air freight sector through the Independent Air Freight Association. The service speeds vital goods including produce to distant markets, boosting producers and national living standards while shaping a new peacetime economy.
In a light turnout Maine voters upheld Republican strength with Senator Brewster and all three Congress representatives re-elected. Democrats campaigned harder but gains were minimal while liquor policy in Bath remained unchanged. The veterans bonus and constitutional amendment failed to gain traction. Governor Hildreth will start a second term in January with a Republican legislature likely to support stable state affairs.
The Cosmopolitan Garden club met in the club rooms for a brief business session and finalized plans for the Flower, Fruit and Vegetable show. Guest Mrs. Perry Byrne of Iscotta spoke on arrangements, urging original ideas, and showcased a colorful Mexican table setting. Seventeen members and two guests attended. the next meeting is Sept. 23 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Elizabeth Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Wright of Woolwich and Ernest A Rogers Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ernest A Rogers of Phippsburg were married at the bride’s home Sunday at ten o’clock. Rev Lowell W Milliken officiated. Matron of honor Mrs Raymond Pye wore rose suit with yellow roses. Best man was John M Rogers. Out of town guests Miss Alice Barton and Mrs Robert Bogle attended. The couple will reside at Small Point after a motor trip to Bar Harbor.
Tuesday's session before Judge Gardiner R. Deering heard four intoxication cases. All four pleaded guilty, facing fines of $5 and court costs of $5.60, or 30 days in Kennebec County jail. William Ryan of Topsham pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a stop sign. fined $5 plus $4.70 costs and discharged.
City council authorized actions including a dedication date for the hall and multiple building permits. Licenses granted to sell lobsters door to door and two victualers licenses. Reports from Bath Community Center, Veterans Service Center, Civilian Defense equipment sale by City Messenger Theodore Burns, and police department read and accepted. Constables appointed: Everett Johnson, Victor Pinkham, Norman Adams, George Humphreys. Resignation of Ray Howe from the Bath police noted. Detroit visitors Mr and Mrs John Allanbrand, and Port land guests Mr and Mrs William F Haskell stayed with Mrs John Summerton.
The Overseers of the Poor push leasing the Bath City Farm to private parties to cut costs, citing last year’s farm expense of 6996.54 and rising costs. The package includes Keegan's legal opinion and a proposed lease form for a one year term with annual renewals, offering $40 monthly per boarder and allowances for extra care.
A personal shower on Bluff road honored Mrs Haggett Mrs Homan and Mrs Bernice Newell with guests including Miss Dorothy Knight and others. The decor featured wall flowers and attendees listed include Mrs Sarah Homan and Mrs Pauline Newell among local friends.
The Woolwich P T A met at Mont sweag grange hall with 50 present including the Boy Scout Troop. The program showed Scout activities and a minstrel show with a public supper was planned for November. Merle Johnson and Robert Reynolds led the program committee, with all P T A ladies on the supper committee. Mrs. Ruth Cromwell and Mrs. Julia Howe headed refreshments.
A blaze at 101 Center street near Craft's Battery Service store started in a second floor mattress Sunday at 5.15 pm. The fire filled the upper floors with smoke but was soon controlled and confined to one room. Mrs Archie Hall, a occupant, was taken to Bath Memorial hospital with smoke inhalation fears. her condition was good that night. Chief Richard Frates suspects a cigarette started the fire.
Millard E Watson of 407 Washington announces the engagement of his daughter Ruth to Philip Richard Merkel of Norristown Pennsylvania. Merkel is a Navy veteran with over two years service in the Pacific and is employed at Fay Scott's in Dexter. No wedding date set.
Alfred P. Mallett of South Portland pleaded not guilty to speeding 5 miles per hour on Route No. 1 in Woolwich, charged by State Trooper W Powers. He was found guilty and paid costs of court billed at 9.82 dollars.
Ray E. Howe, who recently resigned from the Bath police department, has entered the employ of Harold P. Small at the latter's garage on Vine Street. Harold Bogart, described as a redeem ing and Been Wor 4 n, is assigned to the night force.
The summary outlines Bathy YMCA year activities, noting 84 groups the largest YMCA mobilization, including boys ages nine to business men, five basketball teams and baseball, parades, and schoolboy events. Veterans and servicemen received free access with 200 plus memberships. industry leagues, varsity BIW teams, and community loans of equipment supported civic groups. Overall stats show 1,070 athletic participants, 49 teams, 125,000 total attendances, and 5,000 sessions across 11 BIW groups and 700 contests.
George F. Ratleff of Woolwich pleaded guilty in Bath municipal court to operating an unregistered vehicle. He paid a $10 fine and $4.70 in costs and was discharged. Bail was posted by Special Investigator Frank Karty after an incident on Front Street.
Bath Miss Audrey Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs W Dayton Hill of Washington street hosted a social evening at the Hill cottage in Bay Harbor Following supper a pleasant program of visiting was enjoyed Attendees included Misses Audrey Hill Martha Torrey Lee Stodder and Stan and Messrs Fred Williams Robert Cummings Ardenne MacFadden
Woolwich group the Good Will Club proposes curing material issues and installing street lights to aid the community and provide a practical public benefit.
The Wheel group promises to create 100 chair covers with an 18 by 18 inch six inch dimension. Chairmen Hawley and co chair 2 can be reached at Tel 1526 or Mrs. Tel 581-%.
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