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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
2
The piece recounts the(U.S.) adoption of Daylight Saving Time during World War I on March 31, 1918, the vetoes and overrides of repeal bills, and state control returning after 1945. It notes DST’s persistence despite opposition and periodic national reassertions under Roosevelt in World War II.
The News of Sullivan Illinois editorialized on the Office Price Administration program. It cites a 3 187 753 dollar annual cost for the three state area and 709 employees in seven offices with 11 000 on the payroll nationally. The piece argues O P S interferes with free market operations and may become more costly as it expands.
On Tuesday afternoon the schedule included a free hour at a ball game while the boys attended. Girls went shopping or visited Hayden Planetarium Central Park Zoo or other places of interest. In the evening individuals could pursue excursions to see Billy Eckstine and Betty Hutton or other radio TV shows. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Charles, Mr and Mrs Oscar Marsh, and Mr and Mrs John Conley Jr.
Two Bath men James Cobb and John Warner were fined 10 dollars plus 5.60 costs after pleading guilty to ringing a false alarm at Box 511. Paul Ater of Washington street was fined 25 dollars plus 5.15 costs after pleading guilty to a false alarm at Box 75. his case was appealed to the Superior Court with required 200 dollars surety. Harold D. Bodge of Wiscasset pleaded guilty to driving with revoked license and illegal registration, paying 20 and 4.70 costs, then 10 and 4.70 costs. Levi Barnes of Harpswell paid 10 dollars and 4.70 costs for digging quahogs without a license at Foster's Point.
City Council holds a special meeting Thursday at 7.30 pm to receive a report from the Personnel Service Commission on the qualifications of a prospective city manager candidate. The vacancy follows Ralph F. Mittendorf’s resignation in March. The commission member recently visited a Connecticut city to review the candidate.
Junior Hospital League met Tuesday with Mrs William Kelley of Winship Street. Dessert and coffee preceded the meeting where Mrs S Theodore Bertocci announced a rummage at Central Church parish house at 2 p m. Next meeting set for April 29 with Mrs Harry L Day of Green Street.
A surge in cobalt demand follows its critical role in jet engine components. Industry analysts report heightened orders from aerospace manufacturers and mining firms expanding supply to meet defense and commercial production schedules.
The report lists safety benchmarks for raw milk including fecal coliform counts not exceeding 50 000. It shows multiple sample results with negative tests for coli and other indicators, noting clean readings for several parameters and confirming negative statuses for pathogenic indicators.
The defendant was discharged by Judge John W. Quarrington after a lengthy hearing. The driver claimed he had not been operating the truck at the time of the arrest.
Bath Savings Incorporated describes its early transport limitations and shipyard work, noting limited traction outside horse drawn hacks. It highlights dividends totaling 11.16 million dollars to depositors, current deposits over 9.1 million, and lists officers trustees and staff of the Bath Savings Institution.
The Cosmopolitan Mother Club will sponsor a home cooked food sale Friday afternoon at 14 Center streets next to The Ride Up sale opens at 1 30. Members should have food in by 1 00. Mrs Frederick Moffatt is activities chairman with Mrs Gerard Billi assisting.
The Sunshine Sunday school held a Sunday morning program at 11 in Hyde Park Community. It featured a processional, songs such as Praise Him and Mary Is Near, greetings, prayers, solos, and readings. A white Bible was presented to Sandra Jean Perkins for attendance with others receiving participation Bibles. The class invites all to attend future sessions.
James H. Lyons of Woolwich pleaded guilty in Bath municipal court to DUI and to operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was fined 100 dollars plus 6.30 in costs for DUI and 20 dollars plus 4.70 in costs for license violation, with State Trooper George Buzzel as complainant. Arthur L. Temple of Warren faced DUI charges in Woolwich with case continued to April 29.
At the Country Club a new bridge between the seventh green and eighth tee is nearly completed. Lumber was donated by Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlass Co. Members contributing on the rebuild include Joseph Robinson Rodney E. Ross Jr Mike Norton and Jay Povich.
For travel through Alaska a motorist must carry a valid driver's license six good tires at least 100 dollars in cash and an accident policy.
Samuel P. Lakin of Meadow Way and another motorist faced $10 fines and $4.70 costs for speeding. Kel ley was cited on April 17. John M. Milton of Portland paid $10 fine and $4.70 costs for a stop sign violation. A Bathman paid $10 fine and $5.15 costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.
Fragmentary text references an individual named Kenneth Smith connected to a location, with visible but incomplete details about a high school or neighborhood context.
Market reports show Augusta Maine shops selling domestic sardines at four to one over imported California brands and maintaining strong output for 25 years. Local producers advertise quality and consistent supply across city markets.
A terse notice notes that the Azores comprise nine volcanic islands. No further details are provided.
The report notes the chief warns about a new state law restricting private cars within 500 feet of any fire apparatus and stricter enforcement. It also references a law prohibiting driving over fire hoses.
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