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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
1
The Rambliers group forms to address difficulties facing children of Maine Ramblers performers. Officers elected include Carl P. Meister president and Deserte Amirault secretary. The troupe, begun by Gary Meister in 1952 to raise funds for Hyde Home for Crippled Children, grew into a statewide juvenile stage and radio act from WCSH Portland.
Sponsored by the Greater Bath Council of Churches the University of Life aims to deepen youth comprehension of life issues. The program, chaired by Rev. Howard D. Hull, features speakers from Andover-Newton Theological School, a Beth Jacob Rabbi, a noted Boy Scout leader, and a missionary to China living under the Communist regime. Sessions close with forums and run from April 12 open to teens up to age 23 regardless of church. Enroll via Ralph H. Card, E. Lawrence McCurdy, or church registrars.
Under Allan Ramsay the Les Camarades Musicaux staged a lent en programs with a large audience at South Coast Week Hall on W ton Street. The concert featured Sanctus from St Cecilia Mass and numerous solos duets trios and choruses by James Callan Mrs Labbie Mrs Archibald Main Jr Mrs Ramsay and others with instrumental piano interludes and full choral sections across two parts.
The council last week reviewed the manager's budget figures showing total expenditures about 1.062 million with taxes set to raise roughly 643 thousand. Anticipated revenues exceed the first estimate by about 13 thousand, and the council notes the revised budget is lower in tax impact than the manager’s initial submission.
Secretary Brett F. Greaton of the Maine ement Commission challenges a U S Census Bureau report showing a 3.3 percent Maine population decline from April 1950 to June 1952. He cites rising non agricultural employment from 236 200 to 285 500 and 3 000 new housing units with ongoing rent shortages, plus school enrollment growth and retirees moving to Maine, arguing a net gain rather than loss.
A Federal Reserve Board survey by the University of Michigan interviews 2,400 people in 66 areas during January and February. Eightieth percent expect prices to hold or fall, and more households plan major purchases like cars and homes this year.
The last 90 days brought a surge to winter vacationers with over 15 million visits to winter sports centers in both hemispheres. Analysts say winter travel is up more than 100 percent compared to ten years ago and early figures show substantial spending this season.
A 61 year old Bath man, Ralph E. Robinson, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to failing to stop for a railroad signal on Water Street after his car was struck by a freight train. He paid a $10 fine and $4.70 costs. another charge was placed on file.
Friday evening April 10 is proclaimed Billy Brown Night with a 5:30 to 7 p.m. covered dish supper at the Woolwich Grange followed by Gary Meister and the Maine Ramblers at Morse High School to raise funds for the Billy Brown fund. Guest of the Maine Ramblers is Uncle Herry Q. Snow of radio fame. The Maine Ramblers, known as Maine’s juvenile stage and radio troupe, air on Uncle Hezzy’s Junior Trading Post Saturdays 9 to 9:30 over WCSH. Everyone can attend both events, as the Ramblers and Uncle Hezzy will appear after the supper.
Ward 7 councilman Harry E. Cooke said at Friday budget meeting he did not want to see the school department appropriation cut and still does not want it cut.
The article notes that double stars are frequent and that in most cases the two stars in a pair orbit one another, illustrating binary star dynamics.
The Morse High junior class continues its telephone bridge this week to raise funds for the June 1954 New York trip. Miss Jane Ledyard is chairman and will provide information at 442-W. Over the weekend the class organized a spring paper drive, collecting newspapers and magazines from dawn until dusk to support class expenses.
Fourteen Bath Little League representatives met in City Hall to discuss the 1953 season. Howard Farr, the league president, announced West Bath players must enter the league pool, with youths allotted to Bath teams in some cases and Bath boys joining West Bath rosters in others. Scheduling talks were postponed to April 10.
Council adopts annual appropriation with recreation funding trimmed by 3088 from the managers original 14538 draft. Total cuts likely reduce Community Center operations from 38 weeks to 32 weeks and trigger other curtailments.
Research finds venom from Scorpion species A does not affect conspecific scorpions. Scientists tested venom on multiple individuals of the same species and observed no observable paralysis or behavioral change, suggesting low intraspecies toxicity.
The Torrent No. 1 fife and drum corps fund drive continues as donations fall short of the cost for full uniforms. Contributions may resume with checks addressed to fund treasurer Chester H. McCabe at 63 Chestnut Street.
Woolwich route 27 near Wiscasset outlined as favored by locals for lighter vehicles. Mrs Julius Appleton and her mother Mrs rimund reiggs travel between Bath and Bring fel Massachusetts with plans to stay briefly.
Rev Dr William Braisted M D returns to address the University of Life General Assembly on May 3. His talk titled Christian Witness Under Communist Persecution in China follows 15 years in China under Japanese and Communist rule. Youth meetings at 7 p m include a forum open to teens to 23. Registration costs 1 includes all four assemblies study groups and buffet luncheon.
The 1950 census figures show Sagadahoc County farms with 501 total. The average distance to the most visited trading center was 5 miles. Of 501 farmers, 25 traveled under 1 mile 250 traveled 1 to 4 miles 201 traveled 5 to 9 miles 45 traveled 10 miles. Road conditions varied with 275 on dirt or unimproved roads 0.0 to 0.2 miles 55 on dirt 0.3 to 0.9 miles 111 on dirt or unimproved roads 1.0 to 4.9 miles and 10 traveled 5.0 miles.
Four Bath YMCA Hi-Y delegates from Bath attended a Bowdoin College training session in preparation for the Maine State YMCA Youth and Government Project set for April 25 26 at the University of Maine Orono. Donald House Peter Lorentsen Alan Quinn and Robert Stairs will represent Liberia and Lebanon in a mock United Nations assembly with plans including contact with Liberian and Lebanese legations in Washington to study UN peace efforts.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Powers of Woolwich are on a southern vacation and visited Gary's Duck Inn in Orlando Florida on March 25.
A pre Easter tea was hosted for Mrs Hollis Garey of North Street at the home of Mrs Alvin Coss 144 North Street by neighbors. Garey will move to South Portland after nearly ten years in Bath where her husband managed the Sears Roebuck Co store. Brevity of flowers and dining decor noted with jonquils iris and yellow candles. Guests listed include Mrs Neal Smith Mrs Maude Dowling Mrs Floyd Carter and many others.
The Billy Brown Fund drive will continue into April to ease hospitalization costs for the family of Billy Brown. The hospitalized boy died Friday morning after a long illness at Memorial hospital, where he was cared for by doctors and staff. Committee chair Mrs Heyward Newcomb and treasurer Alex Burden urged contributions at Bath Savings Institution to support the Browns.
The March 21 1953 Communicable Disease Report from Maine’s Department of Health and Welfare lists one chickenpox case in Bath, one German measles case in Woolwich, one mumps case in West Bath, and four pneumonia cases in Bath, all located in Sagadahoc County.
The council passed the budget with a compromise stance, denying large cuts. Members defend openness of budget sessions, while critics cite lack of public notice and press access. A new American flag and standard were installed in the council chamber.
Arthur E. Hutchins of Hutchins store at 193 Front Street earned the highest award at the Geneva Modern Kitchen course in St Charles Illinois. The program trained 25 kitchen dealers from the eastern half of the country on form function materials work areas installations and decorating trends. Hutchins notes that kitchen designs have changed and homeowners often miss new possibilities and he now specializes to offer a service not previously available locally.
Mrs. Lewis J. Sanborn of 16 Cherry Street received letters from her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Sanborn at Guantanamo Bay Cuba expressing desire for rain. They describe heat and dust, his Civilian Navy posting as an electrician, a trip to Fort Pierce for embassy inspection, and family summers at Meadowbrook. The piece notes Doris McKay and local gold deposits in ancient rocks.
A scrambled list of crossword clues including bird stomach palm fruit river and other terms. The entries range from animals and plants to actions and objects, with several multiword hints and supposed spellings.
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