Stand In Line Tariffs Threaten American Industries
Washington economist Dr. Claudius T. Murchison warns sweeping tariff cuts threaten U S textile mills and other industries. He argues wage and efficiency gaps versus German and Japanese rivals erode American production and jobs as foreign firms modernize with American funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claudius T. Murchison
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Institute
Japan
Great Britain
India
Europe
Murchison
Congress neglects merchant marine amid seaway debate
Chairman Thor C. Tollefson argues Congress wastes too much on St. Lawrence Seaway and foreign-flag ships while American freighters suffer. He cites WWI and WWII costs, urging investment in modern U. S. freighters at peace-time prices as a smarter national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
St. Lawrence “Seaway
Thor C. Tollefson
Washington
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
St. Lawrence
U. S
Past Noble Night Observed by Queen Esther Lodge
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge held Noble Grands Night with 15 past officers present led by veteran noble grand Mrs. Annette Pinkham. A pink and green dinner followed, with an anniversary cake by Mrs. Dominic Cardosi. Officers and guests were thanked. next meeting April 20 features Lincoln Lodge members and special guests Albert and Constance MacPhail from Owl's Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Annette Pinkham
Grace Casey
Ethel Bailey
Dominic Cardosi
Sarah Potter
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Rockland
Carolyn Thompson
Annette Pinkyam
Lodge
Eva Atwood
Illias Larrabee
Nellie Lord
Nellie Yeeman
Jennie Tarrin
Lois Knight
Elizabeth McCabe
Pearl Reed
Rose Wallace
Glennora Moore
Louise Brown
Ethel
Hary Hall
Lincoln Lodge
Queen E Sther Rebekah
Albert MacPhail
Owl's Head
Grand Lodge of Maine
Constance MacPhail
Rebekah Asembly
Maine
Cheryl Ann Murray Birthday Party Highlighted by First Steps
Pvt Charles E Murray stationed at Lackland Air Base Texas visited home for 25 day furlough. Cheryl Ann celebrated her first birthday March 25 at grandparents home on Weeks Street. Guests included relatives and neighbors. cake and gifts noted. The family plans to stay with Louis Stone's home during his remaining service with Bath as future plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Murray
U. S
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Texas
Murray
Weeks Street
Beverly Hamilton
Kathy
Donald Coombs
Chery Ann
George Wright
Kenneth
Leston Harrington
Linda
Victor Wallace
Carey
Irene Footer
Charles True
Charles Murray
Cheryl Ann
Louis Stone
Middle Street
Pvt. Murray
Birthday party for Linda Lee Skillin marks her third year
Linda Lee Skillin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Skillin of Bath, hosted a March 31 afternoon party with horns, candy baskets, and gifts. Guests included Gail Thompson, Gary Orr, and many Bath and area friends. cake, cupcakes, ice cream, and punch were served. mothers present came from Bath, Wiscasset, and Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Lee Skillin
Erwin Skillin
Drayton Road
Linda Lee
Gail
Karen Thompson
Gary Orr
Richard Stimpson
Valerie
Harry
Bath
Margia Munsey
Eva Brodie
Helen Gorham
Wiscasset
Glennell Brown
Gracie
Woolwich
Central Grammar Hoop Team Honored With Evening Party
Central Grammar school basketball team, cheerleaders and coach were honored with a Friday evening party in the Fisher school auditorium. Sixth graders from Fisher and seventh graders from Central Grammar attended, with a program including songs, solos, dances, a magic act, and a pet show. Coach Boardman received gifts and a brief talk, then certificates and letters were distributed. refreshments were provided by North Center PTA funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Grammar School
Fisher School
Fisher
Central Grammar
Bernice Perkins
Bere
Clarence Pecci
Donald Leeds
Donald McDonald
Bruce Fielding
Earl Payson
Toinette Lakin
Donna Young
Lillian Russell
Judy Jenkins
Alan Hunt
John Richason
Arlene Brown
Lorraine Turner
Judy Marsh
Maryann Snowden
Bertha Cressey
Kathy Picken
Kent Stone
Eddie Plant
Robert
Carol Thayer
Bette Condon
Granville Colby
A. Lincoln Anderson
North Center P. T. A
Tea and Fashion Show Sunday
A sunny Sunday afternoon drew Bath and nearby towns to a fashion show featuring Easter themed floral decor and a models on a grand staircase entrance. Mrs Melvin B Henderson and Mr Henderson crafted the display while Mrs Robert Pletts of East Brunswick served as commentator for outfits from Edna Mae Shop Chic Shop and Murphy's Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Melvin B. Henderson
Henderon
Robert Pletts
East Brunswick
Edna Mae
Chic
Murphy’s
Lewiston
Katherine Legard
Kay Windsor
Frances Jewett
Gail McCormick
Thelma Sylvester
Molly Luke
Lucille Ball
Marie
Shirley Smart
Rosecraft
Shirley
Sandra Daley
Hyde Home Teas Honor Club Forty Two Support
Ry Hanson describes an event where blue sleeveless blouse and eggshell skirt outfit stood out during a tea at the Hyde Home. Marie I Preston, executive director of Ya Three Society for Crip pled Children and Adults, Inc., thanked Club Forty-Two for nine years of large teas and fashion shows aiding the Home. Tea offerings and a centerpiece of yellow roses highlighted the socially active gathering with numerous hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Hanson
Tne
Marie I. Preston
Ya Three Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc
Cauueu Ued
Club Forty-Two
Hyde Home
Sumner Sewall
Atwood O. Smart
William H. Dalton
Duncan McInnes
Louis M. Silverman
Nathan C. White
Norman H. Drummond
Harold P. Small
Charles P. Doyle
Fletcher A. Waterman
John F. Dougherty
Morse High Boy Wins State Machine Shop Honor
Morse High School senior Donald White, 17, won the state machine shop division prize in the fifth annual Maine Apprenticeship Contest held in Augusta. He entered with a drill press and was among nine finalists for the governor’s trophy, which went to Arthur Hight of Portland High. White’s instructor Linwood A. Abbott accompanied him as Morse continued its streak of machinist division winners. A dinner followed, and U.S. Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell spoke to contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Augusta
Maine State Apprenticeship Council
Donald White
Everett G. White
High Street
Arthur Hight
Portland
Morse
Machine Shop
U. S
Former Bath Girl Makes Good on Exam
Two Portland area seniors stood out in the Milton Ellis prize English comprehensive exam at the University of Maine. Charlotte Morsehead of Portland and Anne Austin of Falmouth Foreside topped ranks along with Ruth Bartlett of Naples. Bangor earned the award. Anne Austin is the niece of Mrs Linwood Boardman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Portland
University of Maine
Charlotte Morsehead
Charles D. Morsehead
Portland
Anne Austin
Walter S. Austin
Falmouth
Bath
Ruth Babtlett
Naples
Bangor
Miss Austin
Linwood Boardman
Wleagow Way
Mrs. Austin
Anne
Mrs. Linwood Boardman
Pomona Grange Meeting Plans in Phippsburg April 28
County Pomona announces a Wednesday meeting with Dromore Grange in Phippsburg on April 28. It is a day meeting with noon dinner and guest State Secretary Nellie Hascall of Auburn. West Bath Grange members attending included D Wallace MacDonald Bertha Palmer Alice Johnson Charles Soule Ethel Lee Marion Farnsworth Vivian Brown Richard Crown Alice Lewis William Armstrong Edwin Haggett Frances Waterman Bessie Snow Mercie MacFadden E Mason Wright Joseph Wilson.
Young Republicans Club to Host Dinner Meeting
Sagadahoc County Young Republicans will hold a dinner meeting Friday night April 23 at the South End PTA hall. Mrs Edward DeBerg and Mrs Joseph A Robinson lead the dinner committee with Arthur Sturtevant supervising the program. Attendees should contact the dinner committee chairmen for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Young Republicans Club
South End
P. T A. Hall
Edward DeBerg
Joseph A. Robinson
Arthur Sturtevant
Morse Hich Notes at Morse High School Activities
Nine weeks tests end as Morse High resumes activities. The Latin Club meets in Room 104 with refreshments after the business session. Sophomore candy sale directed by Miss Smith and Mr Frink earns prizes for top sellers Elvira Pecci and Mary Grace Talbot. Glee Club entertained Inner Wheel. duets and solo performed with Mrs Day as accompanist. Spear Regional Speaking Contest at Bates College features Dorothy Thompson. University of Maine contests list Anne Singer, Dorothy Thompson, Nancy Blair, David Walker, Nathan Cohen coached by Mrs. Perry. Miss Jeannette Bishop completes student teaching for Home Economics. helps FHA Club. GAA plans May 27 banquet at South End PTA hall with Debbie Caton as chair. awards include team trophies and individual sport honors. blazer and letters tied to points system. Umpires named for spring girls softball. signups next week. games after vacation on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Assembly featured Prath MacFarlin, tenor, with Sarah Hedrick on piano. plans for Glee Club and Band Concert April 29. Music directors Day and Rowland lead with student participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Smith
Frink
Elvira Pecci
Mary Grace Talbot
Shirley Ketchum
Norma Brewer
Judy Watts
Diane Bailey
Armando Cormier
Sherry Grindell
Jane Homan
Morse High School
Glee Club
Inner
Lewiston
Perry
University of Maine
Anne Singer
Dorothy Thompson
Nancy Blair
David Walker
Nathan Cohen
Jeannette Bishop
Ethel Wright
Gray
FHA
Girls’ Athletic Association
South End
P. T. A. Hall
Debbie Caton
Marilyn Leeman
Pat White
Roberta Haak
Stephanie Rush
Dia
Sarah Hedrick
Harry L. Day
Cecil Rowland
Beverly Hooker
Dianne Longley
Richard Crabtree
Doubts on Toll Free Plan Spark Local Debate
Editor notes Bath residents doubt a local toll free plan after a Dec rate increase. The writer endorses W P Mennealy and urges a public hearing, citing Bath Bathwick Brunswick Harpswell groups and a probable slim majority in favor of higher rates, urging citizen action, petitions, and scrutiny of the telecom survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
W. P. Mennealy
Bath
Bath-Wiscasset
Bath-Brunswick
Brunswick-Harpswell
Public Utilities Commission
Power Company
Public Utilites Commission
Huse School Pupils Visit Times Co Offices
A group of Miss Alice Austin's fourth grade pupils from Huse Memorial School toured the Times Co offices in a social science community work visit. Accompanied by Mrs. Linnod Haynes, students included Nancy R. Dearborn, Sandra A Scott, Margery A Palmer, Donna J. Leask, Theo M. Pye, Andrew John Lemoine, Gordon Gillies, Henry Gallant, James Bourgoin, Neil Mason and Sharon Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Austin
Huse Memorial School
Times Co
Linnod Haynes
Nancy R. Dearborn
Sandra A Scott
Margery A. Palmer
Donna J. Leask
Theo M. Pye
Andrew John Lemoine
Gordon Gillies
Henry Gallant
James Bourgoin
Neil Mason
Sharon Haynes
Milliken Named Summer Recreation Program Appointee
W E Milliken is appointed for employment in the Summer recreation program with vacancies in all phases of the vote for qualified persons. The program starts June 21 at the Community Center serving Goddards Fisher Huse and Lambert Park. Deadline to file applications May 1.
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Goddards
Fisher Huse
Lambert Park
Commission
Bread pudding baked in custard cups quicker option
A quick baking trick suggests preparing bread pudding in custard cups rather than a single casserole. This method halves baking time, making it useful when time is short.
Independents capture Y M C A senior hoops thriller
The Independents won the Y M C A Senior Basketball League title in a 53 51 thriller over Brooke Chevrolet. Louie Kingsbury tied the game at the buzzer and Don Harrison led Independents with 19 points while Kingsbury had 17 for Brooke. Officials were Pouliot and Cornish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
Y Gym
Brooke Chevrolet
Louie Kingsbury
Douglas Champeon
George Poulos
Mike Callan
Don Harrison
Brooke
Brooke Aggregation
Louis Kingsbury
Harrison
Paradig
Underwood
Poulos
Doyle
Champeon
Callan
Chappell
Kingsbury
Rogers G
Wright
Pouliot
Cornish
Four Little Puppies Seeking New Homes
Four terrier puppies two males and two females await homes as Dog Constable Arthur Rideout warns they face destruction if not adopted soon. The dogs are not mixed breeds, but predominantly terrier, and are housed at the city barn on North Street Extension or at Rideout’s home after 5 pm for interested adopters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rideout
Rideout
North Street
Sewall Chapter entertains trio and guest star Al Rosen
Sewall Chapter hosted a social gathering with Jaques, Mrs Edna Jaques, Mrs Carrie Smith and Mrs Evelyn Young among attendees. Al Rosen of Cleveland, who led the American League in 1953 with 43 home runs, hit 25 at Cleveland but only one in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaques
Edna Jaques
Carrie Smith
Evelyn Young
al Rosen
Cleveland
New York
Across and Down Word Puzzle From an Old Paper
A compact list of crossword style clues arranged in across and down groups. Entries range from common synonyms to international terms, including names for cities and general terms like colors and materials. The puzzle features clues for tropical drinks, chem symbols, and various linguistic hints across multiple categories.
Fragmented OCR Puzzle: Seaport Terms and Names
A garbled OCR snippet lists items like ORD 20 Rodent 25 and a large block of ice on a glacier 24 with Seaport Puerto Rico 05 Part the month 26 Baptismal fountain 28 Ancient Biblical town vs Of the blood 32 Banish ment.
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Puerto Rico
Cryptic crossword clue fragments surfaced in archive
A historical newspaper fragment lists incomplete crossword hints with numbers and partial words. The lines include hints such as encountered old measures length cry as crow openings fanatic and Siberian gut, suggesting an unfinished puzzle page or clue list from the era.
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County Pomona
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Huse School
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Central Fire Station
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Nantes
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Kbiarian
University of Southern California
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King
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