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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
2
A garbled 1940s style record honors public thanks to organizers of events and to the Future Farmers of America. It references 2 days of thanksgiving observance, 4-5 dates, and compares farmer wages since 1946, noting wage payments rose over 530 percent. It mentions 1975 responsibilities and 1952 farmer era, with concern about youth outreach and national agricultural effort.
A hospital board meeting discussed procurement items including bibs and textiles. No further details were provided in the fragment.
West Bath and Woolwich back Frank R. Bailey of Vos and McIntire of Phippsburg in a tight political contest that could go down to the wire. The state native Bailey faces McIntire as the race heats up with a likely close result.
In Bath the three candidates For rest C. Legard Converse Fenn and newcomer Dr Herbert T Caverly campaign vigorously as primary day approaches. Caverly returns to town and works to renew old ties while building new ones and appears to gain ground against Legard and Fenn who face a determined rival in Caverly.
Mrs. Selma Wagg of Durham elected Republican National Committeewoman as Eisenhower forces dominate the state convention signaling the swan song for Mrs. Inez Wing of Kingfield who had backed Taft. Wing completed five years as committeewoman after Miss Marion E. Martin resigned to become Labor and Industry Commissioner. Wagg described herself as neutral but favored Eisenhower in the factional shift.
It is reported that Wilbur T. Emerson of Richmond may withdraw as candidate for State Representative from Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgetown and Richmond. If true the race would become a two way contest between Cleveland P. Curtis of Bowdoinham and Burton Smith of Richmond with Curtis favored according to early indications from Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham.
Mrs C P Curtis writes that Governor Payne promised waste reduction and tax relief but delivered higher spending and new taxes. She argues the sales tax burden falls on consumers and criticizes candidates Hussey Cross Bishop and Boyker, urging honesty and clear tax positions.
Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers Club meets with plans for spring and summer activities. April 24 is the next meeting date. venue to be announced. Ruth Orr receives a gift presentation featuring a baby doll and bathette in a staged display crafted by Mrs. Brown. Social hour follows with sandwiches and coffee. list of attendees includes Elva Edwards and many others.
Capt. and Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock were honored at a Bath Iron Works farewell party in Wiscasset hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. William Schulze. Gov. Frederick G. Payne sent a letter to Capt Hitchcock, who completes nearly 10 years as Supervisor of Shipbuilding, U S N, at B I W. The Hitchcocks plan to move to the Netherlands where he will join the Bureau of Ships in The Hague. About 40 guests, including Navy personnel and BIW officials, attended. A buffet lunch featured Dutch and American flags and tulip displays in the Schulze home.
Maine Health and Welfare reports Sagadahoc county cases for the week ending April 5 including Bath one influenza case seven measles cases and one streptococcal nasopharyngitis case.
Morse High School seniors 127 strong with 88 planning to tour New York City on a weekend trip. 40 girls and 40 boys depart Sunday 6 30 a m on three Greyhound buses from Bath. return begins Tuesday 11 p m with arrival Wednesday forenoon.
A formal appeal to block a pending 20 percent rent increase in five Greater Portland housing developments was filed with the Portland Area Rent Advisory Board. Attorneys for residents of 1,714 federally owned units warned the protests as Bath City Council authorizes a letter to Maine's delegation and the Federal Public Housing Authority.
Read about Katherine Gharst of San Diego and service members from Carrier Air Group 5 aboard the Essex arriving in Hawaii on the way home after nine months in Korean waters. Also mentions Pvt Blaine E. Trafton heading to Germany, advances in rating for Albert and Edwin Berry, and other updates from U S Navy and Army personnel.
Mrs Wallace Ham R N entertained the home nursing class at her Day Ferry home last week when the final lesson in the seven course program was completed. Each member received a certificate from the American Red Cross under supervision of the Barneys standing school. Ham has taught about 40 classes over the years and the group held a small ceremony at the end.
Despite Patriot's Day, barber shops in the area remain open on the 19th and will close on the following date per local notice.
The Maine Superior Court will hold a June session to review a constitutional challenge to a law restricting liquor license issuance to state residents. The appeal argues the statute violates the constitution and cites State v. Leavitt 015 Me. 76 as the controlling precedent.
Mr. and Mrs. Musk plan a cruiser voyage returning via the inland route. They expect to be away from Bath for about three weeks with an expert accompanying them for roughly two weeks.
Bath police located a missing lad named George Gray and returned him to his guardians. Five business visitors were identified in Bath Islands during the incident.
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