Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

Page 1

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1953

Page

1

Veterans bill debts left unpaid to battered defenders

National Commander Lewis K. Gough of the American Legion argues that VA budget cuts violate the nation’s debt of honor to disabled veterans. He cites 10 000 empty beds and 30 000 veterans on waiting lists, as Korea casualties rise past 131 000, urging Congress to honor commitments already made during budget hearings. The fight moves to April and May budget decisions with 538 lawmakers to decide.

Lewis K. Gough American Lebas Veterans’ Administration Legion House Appropriations Gough Congress

Trustees Named for Davenport Trust After Two Vacancies

Judge Arthur J. Dunton recommended Sidney L Eaton and Donald N Small to fill the Davenport Trust vacancies created by the death of James Edward Drake and the resignation of William S Shorey. Judge Chaplin of Cumberland County appointed them, and they were confirmed with broad approval from Davenport business and finance leaders.

Davenport Trust James Edward Drake William S. Shorey Arthur J. Dunton Danton Sidney L Eaton Donald N. Small Sagadahoc Chaplin Cumberland County Dunton

Congress backs balanced budget against tax cuts

Congress should support Eisenhower in insisting a balanced budget is required before tax reductions. He warns that without balancing the budget, deficits will continue to accumulate.

Congress Eisenhower

Pay-as-you-go policy demands sacrifice to curb inflation

The message argues that shifting to a pay-as-you-go budget would lower taxes but create deficits and higher inflation, making a cheaper dollar costly for all Americans than any possible tax Congress could impose.

Congress

Maine State Golf Association Announces 1953 Bath Schedule

The 1953 Maine State Golf Association prints a 43 tournament slate to be held at Bath Country Club with events from May to September. New clubs Spring St Croix Calais Bridgton Highlands join the schedule, including pro am and amateur handicaps across sites like Brunswick Goodall Biddeford Poland Spring and Kebo Valley.

Maine State Golf Association Bath Country Club Leland E. Glen Bath St. Croix of Calais Bridgton Highlands Brunswick Goodall Biddeford Lace Poland Norway Boothbay Region Wilson Lake Martindale Penobscot Valley Kebo Valley Augusta Purpoodock Lakewood Webhannet Arundel Riverside Portland Biddeford-Saco Waterville Old Orchard Caddie Fund Rangeley Combination St. Croix

Board Considers Cuts to Repairs and Supplies

The board proposed absorbing $3,000 by focusing on repairs and supplies while avoiding further neglect of buildings and yards. Members argued against deep cuts that would starve learning tools, urging public input as they face $12,500 less than the minimum budget. Athletic director duties for Morse High were outlined and will be overseen by Duncan S. Farrell next fall.

Farnham Duncan S. Farrell Morse High School the Times Health & San Health & San Rator Launberty Seerme State Bia Personnel Service Commission Soo Diem

Bath Kindergartners Mark Count In 1950 Census

Final 1950 census figures show Bath with 350 children aged five to six enrolled in kindergarten. Six to thirteen year olds totaled 1,135, with 14 to 15 year olds at 310, and twenty pupils reported as the smallest enrolled group. The Kaaba and Mecca are noted in a discussion of Moslem sacred cities and a radio station will broaden calls to prayer.

Bath Francis X. Griffin Portland Oing

Big Floods of the Past Recall Devastation and Change

Edward W. Vaughan recounts historic floods from 1806 to 1996 along the Kennebec Androscoggin and Bath region. He notes the 1896 and 1936 deluges, the Bay Bridge destruction, impacts on Bath market, Bowdoinham access, Brunswick station pumping, and ice floes blocking Commercial Street as high tides surged.

Kennebec Bath Brunswick Station Commercial Street Broad Street Oak Street Ferry Street Edward W. Vaughan

Ten Cases Heard in Bath Municipal Court

Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided Monday in Bath Municipal Court with ten cases. Defendants pled guilty to traffic offenses including stop sign violations and speeding on Leeman highway Washington street Lincoln street and Lee man highway. fines ranged from five to twenty five dollars plus costs. Five intoxication cases also heard with varying fines and costs.

Gardiner R. Deering Bath Municipal Court Patrick Dodds Brunswick Leeman Highway High Street Lionel W. Comtois Dracut Mass Lynn Bussey Washington Street Clifton E. Cargile Denny Road Lincoln Street Frederick D. Miller North Street Miller

Lamplighters Benefit Concert for Memorial Hospital

The Lamplighters a 50 voice group from Central Maine Power Co perform at Morse High School on April 24 at 8 15 p m a cross section of CMP employees from vice presidents to clerks join to raise funds for Memorial hospital past concerts aided Augusta Farmington Gardiner Rockland Kennebunk and Auburn The director Peter Re is Colby College music professor and Colby Glee Club director the show aims to support the hospital fund through community generosity.

Lamplighters Central Maine Power Co Morse High School Augusta Farmington Gardiner Rockland Kennebunk Auburn Peter Re CMP Co Yale School of Music Columbia University Colby College Colby Glee Club Memorial Hospital

New Expressway Project Near Portland City Entrance

The State Highway Commission begins rebuilding the northern entrance to Portland on a near % mile four lane divided highway. It will run from Marine hospital area to Tukey's Bridge, with traffic patterns changing from r's boulevard, Washington avenue, and U S Route 1 from Bruns.

City of Portland Marine Hospital Tukey

Bath City Adopts New Basic Pay Rates for Employees

A table outlines Bath city employees new basic pay rates and present salaries effective April 1. The plan sets minimum and maximum rates per class, allowing a total 20 percent increase from base through merit raises before reaching maximum in a classification, with example steps from Clerk two to Clerk one and onward.

Bath Rleaed Fey White City Hall

Overpass Project Plans Move Ahead In City

The Commission reports will allow Wick to flow with no delays from lights or cross traffic. Right of way work is complete with 26 buildings to be removed for the overpass and lanes. Bids opened, contract awarded, and work to begin once equipment is moved. A spokesman says two summer construction seasons are needed due to complexity.

Wick Commission

French-Luscombe Wedding in Portland Reported

A local Portland wedding took place at 7 30 on a Saturday in March. The event honored Mr Sparks Jr and Mr John G DeWitt of Wank, with attendees including Mr and Mrs Alex Burden and Mr and Mrs J H Miller.

Portland Sparks, Jr John G. DeWitt Wank Alex Burden J. H. Miller Ard Nesomah Ant Lake Su

Morse High Notes event list and awards

Morse High announces Future Business Leaders of America meeting activities with letters awarded to seniors and juniors for class trip plans to New York and a total of nine crew recognized. Two Morse students, Walter Lilly and Bill Lothrop, won regional Future Apprentice titles advancing to state level in Augusta for the governor's trophy.

Business Leaders of America Esther le Brown Ledyard Brad Stover Wienerd Greene Sonny Munsey Billett Mike Callan Chick Marchetti John Trafton Bob Carmichael Bob Arsenault Harrison Hobbs Richard Talbot New York Hotel Picadilly Morse Edward Little High Hool Auburn Walter Lilly Bill Lothrop

Bowdoinham Men Missing After Kennebec Swell Boat Found

No trace found of Erle Royden Browne and Martin Mitchell after their driftwood trip on the Kennebec river Bowdoinham Tuesday. The capsized boat was recovered near North Bath Tuesday afternoon and rescuers searched the Merrymeeting Bay area and nearby coves.

Bowdoinham Kennebec Erle Royden Browne Martin Mitchell Bowdoin College North Bath Coast

Honors Students Lead Mohiba Club At Morse High

Two years of participation in Mohiba and four years in Mohiba programs mark the achievements of Miss Durant and Mr Greene at Morse High. Durant was a Mohiba Queen contestant and French club member while Greene, an Honor Society member, played sports and served on staff. Both plan for further study at Yale or Bowdoin and Newton area colleges respectively. Norton shows similar senior involvement in French club F B L A dramatics G A A and Yearbook staff with multiple activities.

Glee Club Durant Greene Yearpook Yale Bowdoin Norton Mr. Ida College Newton Mass F.B.L.A G.A.A Mohiba

Bath City Council Adopts and Bids on Sewer Work

The Bath city council reported collections totaling 787.11 from four collections, compares to 679.22 in March 1952. Bids opened March 18 for the Bath sewer contract. Crocker and Simpson Brunswick won at 3 841.78 versus 8 bids total. Frederick Construction Co Dorchester Mass won the Water District contract, lowering city water costs to about 8,500 from 10,000. School bids to be opened as announced.

City of Bath Crocker & Simpson Brunswick Eesep Don Leavitt, Inc Woolwich

Donations of Blood Exceed Expectations at Red Cross Visit

The Red Cross Bloodmobile visit drew larger than expected donations and widespread thanks from organizers and volunteers. Key helpers included Mrs Clinton McFadden, Mrs Willan Mussenden, Home Nurses led by Mrs Helena King, and Canteen chair Harold Avery among others.

Red Cross B. I. W. Saa Oery Rers Alvin Clinton McFadden Willan Mussenden Helena King Harold Larrabee Duncan McInnes Florence Woodside Charles Swearingen Harold Avery Ralph Bragg Paul Moore Edward St Martin Allan Spear Donald Leavitt Ward Mayo Musk Loring Small Dean Shaw Motor Corps John Park

Penelope Carter Celebrates 12th Birthday Party

Penelope Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Jr of 165 North street marked her 12th birthday with a home party Thursday featuring Easter decorations. Judy Hart Barbara Larrabee and Penelope won games as ice cream cake cookies and punch were served. Mrs Carter was assisted by Mrs Louise Cartn and several friends attended including Ann and Robin Cleary Olive Guild Gail Oliver Mary McLaughlin Nora LeBell and Roberta Couture.

Penelope Carter Harold Jr North Street Judy Hart Barbara Larrabee Penelope Carter Louise Carln Ann Robin Cleary Olive Guild Gail Oliver Mary McLaughlin Nora LeBell Roberta Couture

Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Fred Quimby in Portland

Mr and Mrs Fred Quimby of 19 Quimby Street celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 28. Their daughter Mrs G M Colby and husband hosted a dinner in Portland and the couple received many gifts and congratulatory cards.

Fred Quimby Quimby Street Portland G. M. Colby Colby Quimby

Corsages Presented at Hyde Memorial Home Event

Hyde Memorial Home staff and women patients received corsages of three miniature orchids Friday. The bouquets were presented in honor of Charles Burgess proprietor of Burgess Market, with Burgess supplying the flowers.

Hyde Memorial Home Charles Burgess Burgess’ Market

Bath Municipal Court Sees Attorney Do Honorably Mentioned

A Bath attorney with a World War II service record is described as a lieutenant and special officer for the 27th Infantry of the 45th Thunderbolt Division. He was admitted to the Maine Bar in June 1937 and recently held a commission in the Officers Reserve Corps. His wife is Carol Locke of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Topsham Aig Jasen Lott Heer Ton i Iniversity School Win U. S Air Force Germany Attorney Do 27Th Infantry Thunderlei Officers’ Reserve Corps Maine Carol Locke Springfield Mass

Birthday party honors Carl Strube's sixth year

Carl Strube son of Mr and Mrs E P Strube of 20 Spring celebrated his sixth birthday with a home party for Mitchell primary classmates. Games and treats were enjoyed around a decorated Easter table featuring a large birthday cake. attendees included Linda Mann Patricia Allen Priscilla Allen Marie Comeau and others.

Carl Strube E. P. Strube Mitchell Linda Mann Patricia Allen Priscilla Allen Marie Comeau Aes Parshley Gail Lane David Donaco King Michael Fletcher Lee Taylor Bruce Waters

Myon Driving Charge Result In Court Friday

Cary R Wallace of Route 209 was found not guilty of reckless driving after a Friday morning hearing. Deputy Sheriff Fallace presented the case with William Knox as the complainant. The state treasurer was not involved. the article notes snakes lack eyelids and external ears.

Cary R. Wallace Fallace

Crossword clues from old puzzle page offer varied wordplay

A scrambled list of crossword prompts invites solutions for entries such as salts, conformance, threadlike forms, Italian finni, Grampus, measure, Bashan ore, and biblical references. The page also hints at animal and plant terms and a Jewish month for the answer, with several two to four letter answers implied.

Italy Arabia

Cryptoquote guide and cipher hints show letter mapping

A reader explains a substitution cipher puzzle. One letter maps to another and patterns reveal words. The example notes A stands for the three Ls and X for the two Os. Daily codes vary and hints include single letters trophies word lengths and word shapes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. Nichols Treas Marry C. Webber Se27as Ada Mecca Au Hes Edward W. Yenuhes Bay Bridge the Memorial Hospital Anne Morse High Bath City TVA Arthur Sewall Attorn MYON Square Salt Evil Rit Haiti Small Job Ivard Ted Akyolbaakr Obneybov UNTEV AKIR King Features Syndicate
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication