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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
2
An isolated reflection notes that without price ceilings the black market thrived, as suppliers and retailers faced shortages and distorted incentives. It argues restored OPA ceilings require real competition and proper enforcement to prevent artificial shortages and price spikes.
President Truman issues a letter to heads of executive departments urging the tightest possible control of federal spending to curb inflation and reduce the budget deficit. He warns Congress may need to compel agencies to cut waste and avoid policy distortions harming the economy.
An official release from Washington shows the current school lunch program will serve 6,655,548 pupils in 43,480 schools this year. The government contributes 47,844,000 dollars with states and local communities adding about 76,000,000. Older residents would like access to the meals once offered to students.
Bath motorists say pedestrians delay traffic when the green light is extinguished by pedestrians crossing in front of vehicles at Center and Washington streets.
In Bath court three drivers were fined. Merrill paid 5 for the offense with 4.70 in court costs. Clinton R. Shea of Wiscasset admitted failing to stop at a Union Street stop sign and paid 5 plus 4.70 costs. Stanley J. Hut of Bath admitted DUI and paid 100 plus 12.50 costs. Two intoxication cases ended with guilty pleas and fines of 5 plus 4.70 costs or 15 days in jail.
Emmitt R Moody from the U S S Putnam pleaded guilty to taking an automobile without the owner's permission. He was fined $10 and costs of court $5.15 and released to naval authorities. Other cases saw two more pleas of guilty and sentences of 60 days in Sennebee county jail with one suspended and probation for six months.
West Bath Grange held a Monday meeting as the young people degree team conferred the first and second degrees. Members included Mary Decman and others with music by Mrs. Esther Andrews and a chorus. Tablesaux by Thelma Sylvester and performances featured Dorothy Pecci and others. State deputy G Cleveland Marriner attended and praised the work. Refreshments and dancing followed. next week the senior degree team will confer the third and fourth degrees with supper for members and visiting grangers.
Miss grets at their inability to be present and their kindness greetings were sent by Rev Charles M Tubbs Rev Joseph Q Purdue and Rev Dr David L Wilson. In the receiving line at the reception were v and Mrs Ives Mr and Mrs William J Craft and Mec and Mrs Clif ton Tedford and Mrs Leland Plumme r. Refreshments concluded the evening's festivities. The committee serving consisted of Mrs Irving Varney Mrs Margaret Wilson and Mrs Edward St Martin in the kitchen and Mrs Laura Crafts Miss Marion Dain Mrs Dean Bonney Mrs Adel bert Hall Mrs Walter Crocker Mrs Charles L Madden Jr and Mrs Fred Pinkham were the servers.
Seventy five Sir Knights attended the School of Instruction at Masonic Temple on Thursday. Five commanderies were represented Bath Portland Lewiston Gardiner and Augusta. Supper was served at 630. Grand Commandery of Maine members present included Cony Duncan Frank Douglas and Arthur Lander. Albert Atterstrom led the session with notable questions and guidance.
Ralph E. Legard owner of Legard's taxi service has received FCC approval for a radio transmitting station to link all his cars. It will be the only such station in the area as law restricts multiple stations. Legard plans to start operation soon, promising faster, more efficient service and reduced travel distance for his fleet.
The Personnel Service Commission will hold tests for Bath Police sergeant and patrolman positions on September 30. Sergeants must be permanent Bath police members. patrolmen must have resided in Bath at least one year as a citizen.
The Nequasset Farm Bureau held its first Fall meeting at the Good Will clubhouse last Wednesday. It was an all day session with a noon picnic lunch. Aprons and patterns were cut out for discussion. The next meeting is set for October 4 at Mrs. Ruby Dodge's home.
Olive A. Bowker of Bellingham encloses payment for her annual Independent subscription. She calls the paper a comfort she cannot live without, saying she would rather go without meals than give it up.
A Brunswick naval air station history brief covers its 1943 commissioning on April 15, 1943 and the arrival of Royal Navy squadron on June 4, 1943. It honors Capt Joe Taylor and recalls training of American and Allied aviators at the field begun in 1939 as a WPA project and developed with land purchase in 1942.
Huse P T A reopened for fall with 22 members and one visitor meeting at the school. Mrs Jee Burgess presided and committees were appointed including Membership Linwood Abbott publicity and Nathan Watson host. The group voted monthly meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays with social time. A reception for teachers was set for October 10.
Farm Labor Offices announce the potato crop is ready for harvest in Aroostook County. Expect the heaviest yield yet with harvesters needed from now through early November. Pay rates are 18 cents per barrel without board or 15 cents with board. Harvesters pay their own way to Aroostook and report to Farm Labor Offices in Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, or Fort Kent.
The Bath Lions club changes its weekly meeting night to Thursday from Wednesday. The first meeting of the season will be Tuesday evening at the new Od Fellows hall on Washington street, where meetings will continue through the year. A return to Wednesday night sessions may occur later if the change is temporary.
Maurice Epstein a Boston attorney said he will file about 3000 additional overtime claims in federal court based on early punch in regulations at Bath Iron Works. Judge John A. Peters granted 60 day extensions to BIW N E Shipbuilding Todd Bath Shipbuilding South Portland Shipbuilding for pleadings in employee overtime actions. A Siberia winter pattern known as creeping al produces over 150 pounds of fruit per tree after 32 below zero.
Attorney Frank O Dunton notes many names for the Bath recorder seat but none seem willing to seek the office. It appears the position may be filled by a layman as no Bath attorney desires the post. An amendment sets the salary at 100 dollars for two years before returning to 600 dollars. The two year tenure will expire in July.
Executive committee of the Bath Community Concert Association met with president Mrs. G Baer Connard to map a campaign starting October 7. Headquarters will be at Central Maine Power Co Front Street and the board will select artists while subscribers vote for the preferred ensemble.
The meeting is led by Mrs. Isa belle Golderman a Deaconess Hospital graduate now teaching in Detroit and serving as clinical instructor. The Ways and Means committee met at Donald Small's home outlining a fair at the armory on November 22 23 with the semi annual meeting planned for October location to be announced. Attendees include Mrs. Frederick E. Drake Mrs. Elizabeth Bates Mrs. Omar King Mrs. Duncan McInnes and Mrs. Milton C. Trott.
Tax appraisers present and ready to apply state and municipal tax laws across various phases, ensuring accurate assessment procedures and compliance with local regulations.
The Knights of Columbus held a regular session on Thursday evening and affirmed typical meetings on the first and fourth Thursdays each month at 7 30 p m. A lunch event was led by a committee headed by Charles Sylvia Longlais was recognized for one year and This Michaud named custodian. A report on the third annual lawn party showed proceeds transferred to the council for building. Plans for a Columbus Day program are being prepared and will be announced.
Residents and visitors frequent Popham Beach over the weekend with many staying at cottages. Families from Bath Dedham Cambridge Needham and Portland visited or vacationed in the area. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Comeau and several others with extended stays at local cottages and state houses on Atkins Bay shore.
Catherine M Farlane died at the Old Ladies Home on High Street Tuesday evening after a brief illness. She lived in Arrowsic previously and was widow of Ja Mac aera spe 1 En Pape pt. a Sanford. Survived by son Dana E. Macearane of Solon and several nieces and nephews. Funeral by Louis A. Dole at the Old Home hind moon two o'clock. May call at the funeral residence on High Street until Friday.
Mrs Anna Ferri Sullivan widow of Jeremiah L Sullivan died Sept 16. Funeral at her daughter Mrs Thomas J McDonoughs home with solemn requiem high mass at 10 o clock. Procession to cemetery after brief viewing, arrival about 1 30 p m Thursday. Committal to follow.
In a letter from a visitor, Bath is praised for a four day stay filled with clambakes and New England seafood. The writer notes 17 344 visitors during the stay and compliments local hospitality, hoping to cross paths again with personal regards.
Reverend Daniel J. Feeney elected to the state of auxiliary bishop of Portland at the assembly meeting. Sir Knights Louis Perrault Joseph Wilson William Wallace and Lorenzo Michaud served as guard of honor at the ceremony last Thursday in the city.
A memorial service for the deceased will take place at Calvary Cemetery immediately upon arrival, followed by burial arrangements as directed by family and cemetery staff. The exact time and accompanying ceremonies will be announced by the funeral home.
Mr and Mrs Howe of Richardson Street hosted a week long guest Mrs H F Perkins sister of Mrs Howe from Rockland.
The notice outlines hours and regular groups for volleyball boxing training and other sports in the program. It lists ship leaders as Ensign Noble USS Pn DD-851 LA Gg W Johnson USS Put nam Op tee Ensign H T Berg USS Brownsonee ee and Lt Reddington USS Fech teler (DD-870).
A coastal view atop Morse's Mountain overlooks a U S radar station from the recent war era. The area retains intact buildings though vandalized interiors reveal broken doors smashed windows and torn wall boards. The Morse river and Popham beaches frame the scene with a marsh stretch along a public road nearby.
The first Morse High School student council meeting elected officers and a faculty adviser. Donald Spear became president, Edward Carleton vice president, Lauretta Huff secretary, Fred Sturtevant treasurer, Mae Nelson reporter, with Duncan Farrell named faculty adviser.
The United States accounts for about one quarter of the global orange production, highlighting its prominence in citrus farming.
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