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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

2

Senator Knowland on foreign policy and burden sharing

Senator Knowland argues foreign policy is too important for government alone and urges a fair quid pro quo in alliances. He notes U S aid totals since World War II, the burden in Korea, and the need for allies to share obligations as a condition for credibility with neutrals and potential adversaries. He criticizes Soviet aims and favors robust collective security with balanced commitments.

Knowland Congress Taft Eisenhower Cose Khrushchev Karl Marx Lenin Geneva

Porter’s earnings column debunks election market myths

Sylvia Porter argues that elections do not depress business or stock prices. Since 1900 fourteen presidential elections show seven post election years with improved business and two wars influenced the rest. She forecasts higher business activity eight months after the election regardless of candidate names or outcomes.

Sylvia Porter Miss Porter Porter

National Conservation Week Observed in April

National Conservation Week will be observed during April 17. The piece extols wise natural resources policy, arguing against locking away resources and urging development with prudent laws. It highlights the U S leadership in using vast resources under free enterprise.

Bathman Sentenced in Municipal Court for intoxication and probation

A Bath man charged with intoxication and probation violation received 30 days in the Kennebec County jail after pleading guilty in municipal court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. He paid a $5 fine and $6.60 costs, with the jail term set for the current intoxication count.

Kennebec County Augusta Gardiner R. Deering

Three cases heard by Recorder Dolloff in municipal court

Albert C. Letourneau of Brunswick pleaded guilty to speeding 55 mph on Route 201 at Topsham, paying a $10 fine plus court costs after the Wednesday morning session.

Arthur D. Dolloff Albert C. Letourneau Brunswick Topsham

Wesley Young People Easter Carol Concert at City Hall

Wes ley church youth groups directed by Miss Drusilla Fielding and Mrs. Stanley Hunter presented an Easter carol concert on the City Hall steps. About 30 youths traveled in cars driven by several adults and the pastor Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell. Afterward a buffet supper followed, and two cakes were presented with a Happy Birthday song for Miss Yvonne Crosby. A brief group meeting announced a rummage sale for Saturday and plans to attend University of Life for four Sundays. The evening closed with social time and a 5:30 am sunrise service earlier in the day.

Wesley Church Drusilla Fielding Stanley Hunter Anna Lonn City Hall Walter E. Upham Miss Fielding Miss Lonn Oliver W. Bell Charles Marble Sherwood Crosby Thomas Simmons

East Boothbay Launches Navy Mine Sweeper MSC 261

Mrs. James L. Henderson of Montsweag served as sponsor for the Navy motor minesweeper MSC 261 at Hodgdon Bros Goudy Stevens yards East Boothbay. Many Bath residents attended the launching and reception at Ledges Inn Wis casset including John R Newell and Capt Stanley M Alexander and their spouses and families.

James L. Henderson Montsweag Cmdr. Henderson USN Navy Maine Hodgdon Bros.-Goudy & Stevens East Boothbay Bath Ledges Inn Wiscasset John R. Newell Bath Iron Works Corporation Stanley M Alexander B.I.W. Navy Office Alexander Cmdr Stanley M. Woods Beatrice Duprey Rita Pierce Frank Duprey Lorraine Price Anne Kimball Thomas Moore Agnes Sullivan Roger M. Luke

Guilty Verdicts In Local Motor Vehicle and Intoxication Cases

State Trooper Harold C. Bartlett acted as complainant in two cases. Bobby Ray Tucker of the Brunswick Naval Air Station faced charges for operating a vehicle on Route 196 without a Fall inspection sticker and was found guilty, fined $10 with $8.70 costs, but the fine and costs were suspended and the case placed on file. A separate intoxication case resulted in a guilty plea with a suspended 30 day jail sentence and the case filed.

Elmer Tibbetts Georgetown Gardiner R. Deering Tibbetts Robert E. Wagner, Jr Harold J. Rubin Sagadahoc Edward F. Conners Bar Harbor Philip Hodgkins Woolwich Conners George H. Lubee Portland Hodgkins West Bath Bath Deering Elmer E. Blaisdell Kennebec Augusta Jack C. Morgan Brunswick Naval Air Station Vine Washington Streets Harold L. Staples Damariscotta Mills Francis Woodhead Woodhead Floyd L. Alexander Brunswick Alexander Richard L. Bailey Oak Front Streets Robert Coombs Coombs Cedric A. Levensaler Waldoboro Greenleaf B. Martin Newburyport Mass Leeman Highway Paul Avery Jean W. Seawell Portsmouth Route 1 Paul R. Savoie Richmond Savoie Harold C. Bartlett Bartlett Bobby Ray Tucker Topsham Tucker

MelIn couple to vacation in Cuba via Florida visit

Mr and Mrs Roland D MelIn Tos h of 99 North street depart Wednesday for a Florida drive to Cuba where they plan to spend three or four weeks visiting friends. En route they will see Mr and Mrs Peter Philips of North Carolina Summer residents at Popham Beach and in Cuba visit Mr and Mrs John Sanborn and family, former Bath residents, in Havana and Quantanamo City.

Roland D. MelIntosh 99 North Street Cuba Florida Peter Philips North Carolina Popham Beach Havana Quantanamo City John Sanborn Bath

Easter Crowds Pack Bath Churches Across City

Sunny Easter Sunday drew large congregations as nearly every Bath church filled for multiple services. St Mary’s and most Protestant churches saw full houses with sunrise and daytime rites, cantatas, and carolling. Local clergy urged faith in the Resurrection and shared sermons about witnessing Christ and the power of the cross.

Bath St. Mary’s Youth Council of the Greater Bath Council of Churches Bath Iron Works Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Beacon Street Methodist Church Dunlap Commandery Commandery James L. Grant Grace Episcopal Church

Bath Members Attend Amaranth Grand Court Session

The eighth annual Grand Court of Maine session met in Saco on Friday and Saturday with Bath locals present. Prominent officers were reelected including Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw as grand secretary and Mrs. Ethel W. Potter as grand trustee. May C. Ward was elected grand historian, and other Dirigo Court members attended. An impressive memorial service was held and the Grand Court announced a 1957 meeting in Saco at the Masonic Temple.

Grand Court of Maine Order of Amaranth Saco Sarah A. Shaw P.G.R.M Ethel W. Potter May C. Ward Dirigo Court Shaw Potter Thompson A

Easter Lily Parade Raises Nearly 300 For Pine Tree Society

Mrs. James I Nostall, parade chair, announced that nearly $300 was collected by student workers for the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children. Saturday’s district total was $259.70 and Sunday at St Marys church added $30.86 to reach $290.56. Award winners Dana Pinkham, Sue Higgins, Linda Lee Anderson, Raymond Bergeron, Fred Hersom, Michelle Turcotte, Earl Richardson, Betty Boulay, Marie McMann, Thomas Perry, Sandra Desmond. Kathy Bourget joined Sunday solicitors at St Marys.

James I. Nostall Pine Tree Society For St. Mary's Church Dana Pinkham Sue Higgins Linda Lee Anderson Raymond Bergeron Fred Hersom Michelle Turcotte Earl Richardson Betty Boulay Marie McMann Thomas Perry Sandra Desmond Kathy Bourget

British boxer wins two consecutive Olympic middleweight titles

The only boxer to win titles in two successive Olympics was H. W. Mallin of Great Britain. He won the middleweight championship in the 1920 and 1924 Games.

H. W. Mallin Great Britain

Only 37 Available For Morsey School Dinner

The Morsey school basketball team testimonial dinner will be held in the gymnasium on April 10 with tickets limited to 375 due to seating. Edward D. True, general chairman, says a sellout is likely based on early inquiries and sales. Tickets are available from A Hallet & Co City Hall Smoke Shop Howard Cigar Co Hilltop Market and committee members Brian Jewett Stinson Back Lee McMann Burns Boardman Hunter Shumway DeCapua.

Edward D. True True A. Hallet & Co City Hall Howard Cigar Co

Lois Elaine King Birthday Party at Home

Lois Elaine King celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at home on Thursday afternoon. She is a first grade pupil at Mitchell school. Prizes for games went to Maurice Dauphin Jean King Muriel Morin Carol Hewitt and Priscilla Allen. Refreshments were served and guests received favors. Attending were Carl Graffam Buddy Iril Gerry Mitchell Paulette Tardiff Leo Carpenter Cathy MacDonald Kenneth Crabtree Gerald Crabtree Harold Dauphin Nancy Sherman Susan Sherman Dana Batchelder Kim Allen Batchelder and others. parents present were Mrs. Kenneth Sherman Mr. Keith Batchelder and Mrs. Gerald Crabtree.

Lois Elaine King Ernest King Tarbox Street Lois Mitchell School Maurice Dauphin Jean King Muriel Morin Carol Hewitt Priscilla Allen Carl Graffam Buddy Iril Gerry Mitchell Paulette Tardiff Leo Carpenter

Jewel presented to Chapter for late husband memorial

Mrs Tobey presented this jewel in memory of her husband to the Chapter. Remarks marked the installation of John Freeman for his 23rd year as sentinel. Officers and members anticipate an active program year ahead.

Wyoming rabbit drive targets overabundant jack rabbits

Cheyenne reports that a ruling by the attorney general allows unlicensed fur buyers to handle rabbit carcasses, prompting campaigns to reduce jack rabbit overpopulation. More than 3,000 rabbits were killed in drives near Pine Bluff and Douglas as ranchers complain of crop destruction.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Pine Bluff Douglas

Salt pork ground with beef boosts hamburger juiciness

A small amount of salt pork blended into ground beef adds noticeable juiciness sought by many. The practice mixes fat into the patty to improve flavor and moisture during cooking.

In Y Game Tournament Sons Defeat Fathers in Night

The Father and Son Game Night at the local Y drew 75 fathers and about 125 boys. The sons swept basketball 5-0 in games 6-5 4-3 20-3 10-1 and 24-7 while fathers wore boxing gloves in a playful mismatch. Other games like checkers chess and bowling stayed even. A father called it the most fun he ever had.

Coun

John Paul Jones Sets Off on Delivery Trip from Bath Iron Works

The destroyer John Paul Jones left Bath Iron Works at 7 a.m. Friday for delivery to the Boston Navy Yard, under a heavy snowfall. It is the third successive delivery trip hampered by bad weather, following earlier trips in May 1956. The ship measures 418 feet, 45 foot beam, and 3,518 tons displacement.

John Paul Jones

Father Son Committee Named for YMCA Activities

The YMCA reports a successful father son game night and plans to make it monthly. Committee members include Harold Stanton Walter P White Francis Mc Laughlin Norman Adams Arthur Small Harold Rubin Ettore Sinibaldi Harry Ring Donald Page Warren McNeil Pauls Lee and James Shar ey.

YMCA Harold Stanton Walter P. White Francis McLaughlin Norman Adams Arthur Small Harold Rubin Ettore Sinibaldi Harry Ring Donald Page Warren McNeil Paves Lee James Sharey

Health report shows streptococcal nasopharyngitis cases by town

Communicable disease report for Paeroete County week ending March 24 from Maine Department of Health and Welfare lists Bath three cases, Phippsburg two, Topsham two, and Woolwich six, all of streptococcal nasopharyngitis.

Paeroete State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare Bath Phippsburg Topsham Woolwich

Chimney Fire Contained at Campbell Residence

West Bath fire crews battled a chimney blaze at Ernest Williams Campbell's Pond residence starting nine Saturday morning. Chief Charles Dauphin said two fire bombs were used to gain control and the all-out was sounded within an hour with no damage reported.

West Bath Campbell’s Pond Ernest Williams Charles Dauphin

Crossword Clue Puzzle Sentences From The Paper

A compact crossword grid filled with clues across and down covering topics from challenge to malt gossip and clever wordplay. Answers include terms for grain bundles signs and zodiac hints along with fluency in foreign capitals and poetic valleys.

Cryptogram Puzzle From Milton Poem Variant

A cryptogram quotation uses single letters for words and changes daily. The puzzle shows a quoted line and a known plaintext clue and explains how to decode with letter substitution.

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