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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1953

Page

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Cancer drive seeks gifts of warmth and comfort in Brunswick

The Maine Cancer Society loan closet needs warm clothing and supplies for elderly patients and other in need. Donations of gowns, bed socks, nightclothes, blankets, radios, lamps, and home comforts are welcomed at the Brunswick headquarters to aid cancer patients and volunteer groups.

Bath Red Cross Psy March of Dimes Billy Brown Maine Cancer Society Mainer Society Cancer Society Federal and Green Streets Brunswick

Good for Farmers: Processors pay Maine growers boost canning revenue

J. W. Gault of American Can Company notes Maine growers earned 1.496 million dollars from processors for snap beans, green peas, and sweet corn last year. The ten year total nears 20 million, reflecting growing canning industry income for farmers.

Maine J. W. Gault American Can Company

Wheat shipments abroad mark seventh straight January drop

The Agriculture Department reported a persistent decline in U.S. exports as January shipments abroad of wheat fell for the seventh consecutive month.

U. S Agriculture Department

Economic Shifts Hit Cotton and Hog Markets

Prices for cotton and hogs show sharp declines from last year. Cotton plunges 63 percent as the administration faces a growing problem, while a proposed 74 percent cutback in plantings yields only a 5 percent increase. Years of price supports have redirected export markets. A German pork exporter buys U S lard with earnings reinvested abroad, and Iowa hogs favor fat content, benefiting all parties involved.

United States West Germany Iowa

Portland Man Fined for Drunken Driving in Topsham

Samuel L. Call pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to drunken driving on Route 201 in Topsham and was fined 100 with 14.50 costs. Chester M. Peterson found guilty for passing on a curve in Topsham after pleading innocent. A trespass case against Leonard M. Osn oe of Durham was not pressed for lack of evidence. Two intoxication cases resulted in guilty pleas with fines 5 and costs 5.15 or 15 days in jail.

Portland George C. Buzzell Samuel L. Call Gardiner R. Deering Topsham Leonard M. Osnoe Durham George Carlton, Jr Chester M. Peterson

Hobby Show Showcases Wide Range of Local Handicrafts

The Hobby Show displays wood working models, carved gun items, hand made rugs, model village furniture, paintings, carvings, and leather work from numerous locals. Notable pieces include Alfred E. Oxton’s carved sea chest and a four hundred year old Italian garden lock key. The exhibition impressed organizers and may become an annual event.

Tor Frank A. Given Given Bath England Italy Czechoslovakia China Alfred E. Oxton Boothbay Harbor T. W. Fullerton Frank H. Lilly Henry T. Dubar Woolwich Henry P. Donnell Stanley W Greene C. L. Kenney E. Linder Vic Linnell Rowena Marsh Harry A. Moore Rockland Harry E. Muckler Harrison Warner John L. Watt

Lamplighters Concert Ushers Named for Morse High Showing

Mrs. Roger M. Luke announces the Lamplighters concert at Morse High School auditorium on April 24 at 8 15 p m Ushers named are Miss Anne Singer chair Miss Elizabeth Carey Miss Beverly Hooker Miss Edna Dighton Miss Nancy Blair and Miss Patti Hayes They will be entertained beforehand at 22 Lincoln Street the home of Mrs Charles T Small The article also notes Sinbad the Sailor romances draw partly on Oriental navigators in the eighth to tenth centuries.

Roger M. Luke Morse High School Anne Singer Elizabeth Carey Beverly Hooker Edna Dighton Nancy Blair Patti Hayes Charles T. Small Lincoln Street Sinbad the Sailor

Unicorns Once Storied Creatures of Myth and Lore

Medieval tales describe unicorns with a horse body, single horn, a staglike head, the legs of an antelope, and a lion’s tail. Scholars debate origins and symbolic meanings across cultures and ages.

Two Saints Valentine Killed in Rome on Same Day

Two saints named Valentine were martyred in Rome on the same date and both festivals are observed on February 14. The event links the shared liturgical day to distinct martyr traditions documented in ecclesiastical histories.

Valentine Rome

Sagadahoc Delegation Backs Tax Bill on Trade-In Allowances

The Sagadahoc legislative delegation voted unanimously for a bill to allow trade-in deductions from the sales price when computing the two percent tax. An opposing motion to postpone was defeated 81-49 as the delegation opposed delay. Representative Cleveland P. Curtis urged against postponement, arguing state needs should not override fair dealing.

Sagadahoc Augusta Renate House Cleveland P. Curtis Bowdoinham Portland Ey Paul Stewart Forrest C. Legard Bath

Morse High junior class stars in Arthur Godfrey talent show

Morse High School junior class staged an Arthur Godfrey style talent show assembly with a radio cast and talent scouts. Fred Dotton won the trombone solo “Stormy Weather” while judges Miss Katherine Conley Mrs Frances Young and Nathan Watson presided.

Morse High School Arthur Godfrey Fred Dotton Katherine Conley Frances Young Nathan Watson Frank Young Arthur Mayo Tony Marvin Doris White Barbara Ireland

Street Pupils Make Honor Roll at Weeks Street School

The Weeks Street school announces its Effort Honor Roll recipients across grades. Grade Three includes Miss Mingo Linda Bailey Donald Carr Frederick Doten Raymond Hutchins Sue Johnson Carol Lindsey Jan ice Orr. Grade Four lists Miss Babbidge Fomert Archer Robert Barter Andra Bowman Robert Ricker. Grade Six features Miss Belisle Ruth Doughty Steve Griffith Margaret Lowery Steve Rogers Walter Staples David Watts Steve Wilson. Grade Seven recognizes Mr. Somers John Delong Marilyn Foster Constance Frost Peter Henderson William Luke Cynthia McDonald Donna Maxson Roberta Munsey Margo Parks Wayne Perry Errol Snipe Roy Stuart.

Weeks Street School Miss Mingo Linda Bailey Donald Carr Frederick Doten Raymond Hutchins Sue Johnson Carol Lindsey Janice Orr Miss Babbidge Fomert Archer Robert Barter Andra Bowman Robert Ricker Miss Belisle Ruth Doughty Steve Griffith Margaret Lowery Steve Rogers Walter Staples David Watts Steve Wilson Mr. Somers John Delong Marilyn Foster Constance Frost Peter Henderson William Luke Cynthia McDonald Donna Maxson Roberta Munsey Margo Parks Wayne Perry Errol Snipe Roy Stuart

Fire at Coffill home causes modest damage

A bedroom fire at Mrs. Margaret Coffill’s 28 Far rin street caused 400 to 500 dollars in damage. She was away about three hours and returned around 11 pm to find the blaze started by faulty wiring or a smoldering cigarette. Engine 3 responded, alarms were sounded, and most damage was confined to the room.

Margaret Coffill Farrin Street Richard Frates

Bronx youth apprentice jockey learns the ropes at Hial

Charlie O'Brien a 17 year old apprentice jockey trained at a Bronx New York riding academy learns to ride and gain track experience.

Charlie O’brien Hial Bronx, Y

Bath seeks bids for aerial city survey of sewer study

The City of Bath requests bids for an aerial survey of a large city portion to assist a general sewer facilities study. A $21 000 appropriation funds the project with about $8 000 expected for the survey. The scope covers two feet contour mapping of the congested area from Lemont to Harvard streets and west to the ridge, plus standard aerial photos for the whole city.

Bath Nathan C. White White Lemont Street Harvard Street High Street Kennebec River

Alewives Arriving Early At Winnegance Fiftyish

Alvin Brewer of Sebasco leases this year's alewife fishing rights from the town of Errs burg at Winnegance. A runway and trap allow capture on weekdays, with weekend runs to the lake for spawning. Most of this year's catch will go to lobstermen as bait, with potential market smoking in future years.

Alvin Brewer Sebasco Winnegance Errsburg Winneganee Lake Bath West Ba Phippsburg West Bath Brewer Maine

Naming Bath School Proposed in Brother’s Memory

Ward 4 Councilman Melvin L Comeau forwards a Bath Maine letter from Peter T Flaherty asking that a new Bath school be named for his brother John. The note thanks city councilors for considering the proposal and is printed for publication.

Melvin L. Comeau Independent Flaherty Bath John Peter T. Flaherty

Vampires Rumored as Ghosts Draining Blood at Night

A colonial-era belief held vampires were undead ghosts leaving corpses to drain living victims. Folk lore suggested driving a stake through the body could control or kill them.

Training session for Cub and Scout leaders in Bath area

ix members of the ss Preenee District with regional instructors gathered for a five day training session to learn operation of training programs for Cub leaders, Den mothers and Scout leaders. Attendees from Sagada district included A Dent Caton and Ken neth N Francisco plus Horace G Morse Jr M Wesley McPhee Theodore Bertocci and Matthew Doak Jr. Lessons covered nature hikes tent handling fire making axemanship hiking pack carrying compass work and program planning using films and hands on practice from six in the morning to near midnight.

Ss Preenee Estes Scouts of America Sagadahoc A. Dent Caton Kenneth N. Francisco West Bath Horace G. Morse M. Wesley McPhee

Skilled Machinists in Demand in Bath

In Bath the Maine Employment Security Office reports strong demand for skilled machinists as April begins. March placements reached 87, up 2.4 percent from the prior 30 days, while job seekers dwindled to 608 including 17 veterans. Overall openings totaled 93 with 2,083 office visits in April’s early period.

Seth W. Thornton Maine Employment Security Office Front Street Thornton

Board of Education Plans New Junior High and Drapes Upgrade

The board appoints Moody W. Flint as principal to guide planning for the new Drapes At High School program. Morse High School will receive new drapes at a bid of 899 dollars. Teacher salaries rise with 1,000 increments for most on schedule and a 100 increase for several specials.

Pal Moody W. Flint Morse High School

Carney Curtis Wedding In Berlin ceremony notes

The marriage of Harry B. Carney Jr. son of Col and Mrs Street and Miss Caroline Curtis of Berlin New Hampshire occurred Saturday afternoon at the meeting house in Berlin. Edward Sewell of Hingham Massachusetts served as best man

Harry B. Carney, Jr

Savor fuse 1B Tee pies 1929 to 65

In 1929 the Savor fuse project began with 1 billion Tee pies, reaching a peak around 1965 before a later milestone in 2000 in ftss2. The notes track production, dates, and the shift in measurement standards across decades.

Local VFW installs officers and hosts banquet

The Joseph Kennedy Post of Boston recognizes Post Commander Sullivan as the installing officer for District V F W. L Morisette of Richmond becomes Department Commander with Elmer Moore and Stanley Hyde as trustees. Auxiliary officers include Mrs Betty French and Mrs Juanita Jones. The gathering features a buffet, dance, and guests such as Irvine Prindle and Joseph Fisette.

Jouve Tnof Seston Kit Ra Howe On Sawish L. Morisette Bath Alan Elwes Rank Techiera William Philips Earle Fox Elmer Moore Stanley Hyde Morisette Richmond Tcielder Betty French Auburn Juanita Jones The Enteeth Messe Eee Run Cora DeWolfe Mabel Jack Hilda Wetherington Unior Hazel Grant Miriam Tehdiera Doris Shocker Margaret Moore Sullivan Joseph Kennedy Boston Brunswick

Fishing Prospects Improve in Maine This Spring

Maine anglers look to better ice-out conditions as a strong wind is expected to clear lakes. Moosehead ice is black and unstable while Rangeley lakes should open by April 15. Two brown trout qualify for the One That Didn't Get Away Club with Sebago fish and anglers named Cherry and O’Flynn noted.

Little Maine Ramblers Aid Billy Brown Fund

Gary Meuser and his Little Maine Ramblers with guest artists performed at Morse High School auditorium to benefit the Billy Brown Fund. Net proceeds reached 300 dollars as the venue sold out and audience reaction labeled the show the best of its kind in years.

Gary Meuser Little Maine Ramblers Morse High School Billy Brown Morse Auditorium

Valadon Sutherland Celebrates First Birthday at Home

Valadon Sutherland daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Sutherland Jr of 11 Heath Lane marked her first birthday with a Thursday afternoon party at the family home. Cake ice cream and chocolate milk were served. Guests included Alan Fifield Linda Simard George Kingsbury Jr Delores Brown Sandra Haley George Sanford and several others.

Valadon Sutherland Fred Sutherland Jr Heath Lane Alan Fifield Linda Simard George Kingsbury, Jr Delores Brown Sandra Haley George Sanford Nancy Fifield Betty Haley Arbara Kingsbury Lloydrown Wilda Sanford Ludie Oliver

Attendance Shifts Mark 1952 National League Finals

The report notes a 11.7 percent drop in attendance during the 1952 season and a 6.6 percent decline in Banague games, reflecting reduced spectator turnout across the league and related fixtures.

National Ague Banague

CROSSWORD 4 River Am Thus Portion of a curved line

Puzzle lists clues with letter substitutions for a themed crossword. Readers fill entries from river themed across and down clues, noting swapped letters and nonstandard spellings. The page includes a note about a code where letters replace others and a day’s puzzle variation.

Weaver

Cryptic Line Solved Longfellow Reference

A cryptogram decodes to Longfellow with a clue about constellation and a 50s era reference. The fragment hints at a wordplay puzzle explaining how to work it.

Longfellow

Ocean ship christening marks BIW contract milestone

The 384 ton vessel iat 1158 Ganee Tanks was christened after 10:30 with Mrs. Cal ve ee ee Callaghan and Rear Adm. John presiding. The ship forms part of a five vessel contract with Hes yard supplying most equipment. two ships remain to be delivered at an estimated five million dollars each.

Ithrotorks Corp Joseph A. Cal Ve Ee Ee Ee Callaghan John Hes Et Ntel BIW

Teachers' Contracts Under State Law in Bath

Information on contracts for the city's teachers outlines that under the new state law most Bath teachers are on continuing contracts renewed each year until cause for release is shown. All teachers given continuance contracts last year will be retained, except beginning teachers and a few special cases. Superintendent Lor ing R. Addison holds a five year contract effective July 1, 1952, and denied plans to resign for another post.

Loring R. Addison Addison Bath

Young Democrats Appoint University of Maine Junior as Publicity Director

Edwin H. Pert of Bath and Orono announced Desroberts a 20 year old University of Maine junior would handle publicity during the Young Democratic Club reorganization and serve until the next State Convention. Desroberts led the UMaine Young Democratic Club in Fall 1952.

Orono Boorse H. _ Besrobe van Reetelie Maine Edwin H. Pert Bath Pert Desroberts University of Maine Democratic Young Democratic Club

PTA Council to Host Panel at Morse High April 27

Reports from the PT Council meeting note Evelyn Hutchins announcing a panel discussion at Morse High School on April 27 at 7 20. Guests will be students in the future homemakers course. Officers installed include President Mrs James Noftall and Vice Presidents Mrs Stanley Hutch8 and Mrs Arthur Horde. The group voted a $6 gift for Morse High senior graduation.

PT Council Clark Evelyn Hutchins PTA Council Oe School Morsey High School Bertrand Daniel Matter James Noftall Stanley Hutch Arthur Horde Nelson Horrisae Richard Tow Nostall Swale Pta Waterville Evanda Drake Richard Towle Association Morse High School Harriet Fly Dike Pres Marion Clerk Washington Street Doon Albert Robinson Ozella Virginia Dauphin Evelyn Crocker Noxie Casey

Roosevelt first to use motor cars extensively in office

The text notes Theodore Roosevelt as the first U S president to employ motor cars broadly with William Howard Taft credited as the first president to have a White House fleet of cars.

Theodore Roosevelt U. S William Howard Taft White House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lamplighters Rede Curtis Bowdeinham Kendall St Worcester, Mass Mr. Melville Comeau Acaemy Street Bath, Maine Mr. Comeau Carney-Curtis Syeneny Little Maine Ramblers Aid Billy Brown Fund Bath Iron Works B. I. W. Retoreation Association Selenium Sym Conclu Uent Cis Addiion Young Democrats Moody Flint Sketfk Inahmao Inhr, W Xeu King Features Syndicate
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