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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

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Meat situation outlined by American reading on beef supply

A dated statement urges immediate production boosts to ease meat scarcity. It calls for breeding sows for fall and winter farrowing, using the new crop for spring pigs, rebuilding breeding herds with younger stock, marketing older cows, reducing calf slaughter, maintaining meat demand, and pushing livestock conservation as a long term plan. It warns government rationing would not increase meat supply.

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Maine Vote Signals GOP Victory Wave Across Nation

The Maine results show strong Republican gains with Margaret Chase Smith winning the U S Senate race and Governor-Elect Payne also appearing set for a Republican sweep. Bath and Sagadahoc counties contributed to a wide margin while liquor reform efforts failed.

Maine Dewey Warren Margaret Chase Smith United States Senate Payne Tabb Barlow Bath Sagadahoc

Bath units praise peaceful labor dispute settlement

Bath congratulates both the Shipyard Workers union and Bath Iron Works officials for a peaceful resolution that removed a threat. The town values its labor peace as it risks strain to workers and the city if a strike occurred, noting Bath’s good reputation for labor harmony aiding future industry.

Bath Bath Iron Works Corporation Bath Iron Works

Fires Linked to Careless Smokers Across Districts

A report notes multiple fires traced to careless smoking across several days. Fire officials urge stricter precautions and remind residents to extinguish all cigarettes to prevent further incidents. Local departments cite repeated hotspots and warn residents about obvious ember risks.

Lakewood to Stage Seven Keys to Baldpate at Ewrod Theatre

Reynolds Evans stars as the Seine in a lively Lakewood production of Seven Keys to Baldpate at Ewrod Theatre. A large cast includes Tom Frances Bavier John Dreveraux Mary Alice Moore Elaine Perry Wallis Clark and Don Kennedy with the final Friday night dance on the 17th and lodge facilities open through Saturday. The show runs Saturday at 8 p m with a 2 30 matinee on closing day September 18.

Lakewees Son Lakewood Araparrie Ned Reynolds Evans Seine Tom Tom Frances Bavier John Drevereaux Mary Alice Moore Elaine Perry Wallis Clark Leona Markle Don Kennedy Roe Burke Earrh Lloyd ‘Rafnell Leo Hansberry Sional Lakewood Golf Club Ewrod Theatre

Bath Office Reports August Unemployment Job Placements

The Bath Office of the Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission placed 145 women and 60 veterans in suitable non agricultural jobs during August. About 200 youths were recruited for seasonal agricultural work harvesting the snap bean crop. Office contacts fell from 4 132 in July to 2 869 in August. Active job applications totaled 1 024, up seven from July. End of month openings were 132 with needs in service, draftsmen, secretaries, linotype, and other skilled trades statewide.

Bath Maine Unemployment Compensation Commission Seth W. Thornton Thornton

Woods Fire Near Hyde Park Terrace Quelled In Time

Bath firemen battled a woods fire west of Hyde Park Terrace for over an hour Monday morning after a Sunday blaze. Fire Chief Richard Frates found smoldering embers, tracing to a fire reported by Harold B. Wing. A quick response with hose lines limited spread and prevented a larger blaze.

Bath Hyde Park Terrace Harold B. Wing Center Street Extension Richard Frates Park Terrace

Local notices recount services and town visits

The column lists funeral and committal details for Arthur Decker, Illness and death of Mr. Decker, followed by oblique notices of Ellery Whittemore opening the Center school, and extended personal items from residents. It records people visiting, returning home, and moving about in Foxboro, Alna, Bath, Sabine, and nearby areas with several family updates and small-town motions.

Batchelder Basin Alna Ellery Whittemore Monnday Grace Deerevee Blanche Ryan Boston George C. Pease Malcolm Edwin Oliver Hingham Mass Oliver Victoria Butler Clarence Spinney James Loney Jay Daley Oak Grove Charles L. Stevens Foxboro Agnes Daley Cutting Grace Payne Jean Malcolm Minnie Malcolm Louis LeMay Torrey Roller Bath Victor Hughes Sabine Hughes Durwood Bowie Susie Barbour Small Point School Ernest Light Lloyd Light Camden George Chadbourne George Chadbourn Jr Richard Chadbourn Betty Chadboourn Sandra Hathorn J. K. Bowkers

Former Bath Man Returns to Old Haunts and Memories

A grand-niece of Samuel J. B. nore recounts returning from Europe to visit Bath Maine. She recalls growing up in San Francisco, meeting Mr. Dunning in Berlin, and their London wedding. Mr. Dunning plans to return to America by air, while Gas Healy reflects on Maine as a favorite subject after meeting many locals who admit their ties to the state.

Samuel J .B. Nore Pers Saurn San Francisco Cal Mr. Dunning Berllin London Eng Dunning Aironer Maine Gashely

Parker Head notes and Windsor Fair attendance

Local school opened September 7 with 21 pupils. Activities included start procedures and a behavior contest from September 13. Many visits and exchanges noted among families, PTA support, and repairs to facilities. Residents attend Windsor Fair and various social visits at Parker Head and Bath areas. Arthur Kreidler USN on leave. multiple local residents mentioned in weekend visits.

Frances John Rollins Nancy S. C. Gilschool School Movement League Joyce Gray Grace Kraft Connie Hoar PTA Leslie Logan Nancy Cancellieri Elmer Hilton Hamel Earl Lowell Teachers of Union 48 Georgetown Arthur Kreider U. S New Conn Morong Frances Lander Frances Hoar Frances Morong George Lawrence Morong Windsor Fair Maillard Nadeau Son Bath Waltering Ethel MacElroy Percy Elmer Allard Mechanic Falls Parker Head Edwin MacDonald California F. P. Young Boston Harold Woodward Ellsworth Elwood Hathorne Natalie Charles Blaisdell Lewis Lowell Mary Moore S. C. Moore Memorial Hospital Arthur Kreidler USN James Bonners Mabel McCarthy Easton W. H. Wyman Leroy Wyman West Point Clyde Moore L. T. Harrington Harrington E. F. Lowell A. B. Gray Frank Burnell Skolfield Harpswell Parkins Island Labor Day Guest Was ‘Herrick Nason Brunswick H. D. Mank, Jr Mabel McCarty Kraft W. E. Hallett Phippsburg Center W. A. Lowell Bernard Carlsson Dix Island C. Dozois Cox Dorothy Cushing Barbara Harrington Nedeaster Bath Nadeau

Gallups Entertain in New London Weekend

Mr and Mrs Jors Gallup hosted a weekend gathering in New London. The couple are noted residents with ties to the community and Gallup is described as a former figure in local affairs.

Jors Gallup New Lon- Foca Sare Gallup

Long Island Residents Refer to Interwar Travel and Local Figures

fragmented notes recount Stephen Ethier near Long Island and Kennebec travel before the war. references name Patricia Whitehouse Bath and residents visiting Bath and South Portland families, with mentions of Tope Holloway Halle y and the Heaney household in a Wakefield and Bath area context.

Stephen Ethier Long Island Ethier Kennebec Oliver Ernest Oliver Popham Truspan Tope Small Point School Sen Wakefield Mass Robert Halley Arlington Bath Holloway New Jersey Walter Rutherford Long Meadow White Spot

Cox's Head Mr and Mrs Martin F Good

Mr and Mrs Martin F Good are listed in a society notice from Cox's Head. The item names a couple connected to the community segment and notes their residence or event location.

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