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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices: one year in advance two dollars, six months in advance one dollar. It identifies B. Nichols as President and Treasurer and Harry C. Webber as Editor. The item notes Bath as the post office of circulation at second class rate.
In a radio talk, William C. Mullendere of Southern California Edison condemns expanding government power as a path to tyranny. He warns that subsidies and social programs can lead to socialism, communism, or fascism, urging leaders to warn the public against arising threats to freedom.
A joint release by the American Petroleum Institute and the American Gas Association reports U S proved crude oil and natural gas reserves reached 28.3 billion barrels at year end 1949, up 1.5 billion from 1948. The note emphasizes reserves are proven by drilling and underscore industry progress and public responsibility despite high consumption.
The text notes the rapid rise of frozen concentrated citrus juices to the top spot in frozen food sales over five years. American Can Company, six years after producing the first six ounce cans, now leads with the largest metal lithographing facility for can production.
A South plant in Tampa, Florida, processes containers for concentrate packers and handles the equivalent of 1.5 million cans daily. Officials expect to double capacity by early 1951, claiming one of the world’s most modern facilities with equipment rivaling major newspaper printing plants. This marks another forward step in a market phenomenon described as sprightly and rapid.
Texas secured 277 million dollars in crop loans in 1949 while Iowa received 229 million for corn. Nebraska led per capita with 107 dollars per person from a 139 million sum. Illinois Oklahoma Maryland Virginia also fell into the million dollar borrowing class from Uncle Sam.
Maine Central General Agent Lewis J. Sanborn of Bath receives a fifty year gold service pass from President E. S. French. The Life Service Pass No 143 grants lifetime, nonrenewable travel on all Maine Central and Boston and Maine lines, honoring five decades of service.
Linwood F. Carr of Harpswell, long time installer with New England Tel and Tel Co, was guest of honor at a Bath Brunswick area banquet at the Hotel Eagle in Brunswick. More than 100 co workers attended as Carr retires after nearly 45 years. Gifts were presented by W Howard Larrabee and Chester C. Stevens. Speakers included Clyde D. Brooks and Benjamin P. Colton with program arrangements by Gardenier Hodgdon Wilson and A O Carr Jr Lord.
In Topsham Municipal Court, Jack Finklestein 36 of Bath pleaded guilty to speeding on April 22 and paid a 10 dollar fine plus 8.50 in costs with attorney Harold J Rubin representing him. Horace Lester Lubee Jr 20 of South Harpswell was fined 10 dollars and 7.30 in costs for passing a vehicle at an intersection on April 25, with Deputy Sheriff E C Belanger as the complainant. Arthur Doyon 32 of Auburn was fined 5 dollars and 6.50 in costs for depositing rubbish on Route 196 in Topsham.
Rev and Mrs Joseph O Purdues will host a reception at Winter Street Congregational church parish house Wednesday evening for church members and auxiliaries. Public invited. The Purdues depart next week for Massachusetts where he has accepted a pastorate.
The Girl Scout Leaders Association met Wednesday at Central church parish house with Mrs. James T. Caverly presiding. A Red Cross First Aid course was announced by Mrs. Merritt Shea and leaders were invited to enroll. Attendees discussed Day Camp staff roles and Mrs. Roger McAleer led dramatic directing instructions as leaders performed folk tale dramatizations.
Thirty Cubs and their den mothers den chiefs and den dads spent a holiday in Sewall's woods for a field day featuring baseball relay races a weenie roast and toasted marshmallows to satisfy appetites after a day in the spring air.
Pine Tree Troop No. 1 at Lambert Park Community Building invested Marilyn and Carolyn Fraser as Tenderfoot Scouts daughters of Mr and Mrs Stanley Fraser of North Street. Jeanette Wallace Gail Newman and Patricia Leonard served as color guard in the Flag ceremony. Christine Libby led investiture and groups worked on hand puppets and the Cook badge while Seeds were distributed for the agriculture requirement.
Pine Cone Troop No. 4 met at Winter Street church to plan the next meeting with guests Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Purdue. Peggy Hanson taught outdoor games. Marietta Garey and Claudia Carter brought a hostess badge question box for manners, introductions, and table setting, to be answered next week. Leaders were Mrs. E Merritt Shea and Miss Eunice Pert.
Red Rose Troop No 6 met with Brownie Girl Scout party this week. Blue Bird Brownies led by Mrs Arthur Bowker and Brownie Leader Mrs Zylpha Richardson joined in rounds and songs. Each Girl Scout brought a lunch and shared it with a Brownie before seeing them home. Clean-up volunteers included Barbara Tabor Judy Robinson Astrid Anderson Beverly Coombs and Jackie Purdy.
Troop No. 11 met Monday afternoon at Grace church parish house. Absent members made bean bags while others modeled with clay. Dues were collected by Janice Card and Carmen Cormier. Budget was supervised by Lorraine Cormier and Nancy Davis. The Brownie Promise was repeated and the Good Night Tunnel closed the session. Mrs. Ernest Sinclair led with Mrs. Thomas Aikenhead and Mrs. Ralph Card assisting.
St Marys Girl Scouts Troop No 8 met Wednesday afternoon with Patricia Foss and Vivian McDougal leading in chairing. Edith Hawkes became chairman, Patricia Norton secretary, Jacqueline Bergeron treasurer, and Patricia Foss junior Day Camp chairman. A Saturday hike is planned at 10 am from the Court House, weather permitting, with parent permission notes required.
Troop 55 master of Tent 55 Winter Street church asks scouts to prepare for summer camp dates. Meetings will confirm desired weeks from June 25 to July 2 and July 2 to July 9 for one week. Two week options run June 25 to July 9, July 9 to July 23, July 23 to August 6, and August 6 to August 20.
The April 14 Brownie Troop No 16 meeting opened with the Promise and Salute. Dues were collected and roll called. Health and safety talks and summer hiking plans were discussed, with questions on day hikes. The session ended with drawing and coloring as eight girls—Christie McLeod, Henrietta Rogers, Patty Guynn, Patricia Munroe, Antoinette Plant, Laurie Hamlin, Marilyn Temple, and Diana Levique—participated.
Last week's Scoutland gathering featured a cooking demonstration by the S P L. Meat loaf and vegetables were praised. This week aluminum foil cooking will be led by Lloyd Coombs and his Bear Patrol. Friday cabin occupants included S M Anderson H Fuller R Leonard L Hopkins H Richardson and L Stone. Scouts plan a salt taffy sale to fund Summer camping.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Mary Frances Kelley of Columbus Ohio and Maj William Francis Ahern of Fort Benning Michigan Menominee Michigan. Kelley a Shorter College and University of Georgia alumna active in DAR Colonial Dames and local clubs. Ahern son of Mr and Mrs William Ahern of Menominee Illinois served in WW II and is an Infantry School instructor at Fort Benning. They schedule the May 13 wedding.
Frank Gallagher and E W Oliver of Bath earned honors in the Patriot's Day tournament at Brunswick Golf Club Sunday. Gallagher placed third gross in Class B with 88, edged by Emery Howard 86 and Elmer Biggers 87, both from Rockland. Oliver tied for second low net in Class B with 91 69, sharing the score with Clement 87 69. Fred Berry of Southwest Harbor won low net Class B with 86 66. Bill Lever of Martindale notched his third straight Brunswick victory with 78 eight over par, one stroke ahead of Riverside rivals Saul Gerber Tony DeRice and Larry Leete, and Don Michaud of Brunswick. Other Bath scores included John Bowie 103 73, Dick Torrey 97 75, Henry Powers 104 74.
Mrs Carrie Little and Mrs Fred Bolduc of Turner's court were recent guests of Mrs Litt le's sister Mrs Gardner Rogers in Winnegance.
Judith Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Robinson of 15 Clifton Street and a Weeks Street School pupil won a national contest prize sponsored by Trans World Airline and Current Events. Five sixth grade pupils entered after research and discussions on aviation. Judith received a plastic model Constellation airplane for her winning essay on the most important aviation development since 1903.
At the 75th West Bath grange observance a four generation group of direct descendants of founder Joseph White staged a living picture. Participants included Ada Larrabee Lizzie Haggett Haggett's sons Charles and Harold and Lucy Ann Haggett, plus Everett Lemont James Lemont and his two sons Paul and Bazin. Harry Peterson the state's oldest Master posed with son Stanley and granddaughter Audrey Peterson. Charter members listed include David Sylie Samuel Rogers John Williams Oliver Silsby and others. Edna Higgins a current member is a descendant of founder H Rowell.
Arthur R. MacDougall Jr a Down East clergyman and flyrod expert will speak at the Sagadahoc Rod Gun Skeet Association meeting in Sedgwick. The event begins 7 30 p m with supper at 6 30 p m. MacDougall writes I preach I marry folks I christen I serve I bury and I fish for trout.
In Kennebec County Jail Judge Gardiner Deering sentenced Bathman to 30 days after a guilty finding for intoxication and probation violation. Edward Manion of Bath pleaded guilty to driving down Broad Street, a one way street, receiving a suspended fine and $4.70 in court costs. Officer plainant.
The second in a series of immunization clinics is set at Dike school on May 2, Huse school on May 3, and Mitchell school on May 4. Mothers are asked to bring preschool children to the clinics at 9 a.m. All schools conduct the vaccination program for eligible youngsters.
Almost a complete sell out Friday at Morse High School auditorium for the juniors’ production Odds and Ends. Henry Powers narrates with a bus setting while Fred Fox drives. A series of city themed numbers, dance duets, blackface routines and a Parade of the Wooden Soldier finale earned rousing applause. Directed by Austin Miller with Adena Smith assisting, the show featured Patricia Norcross piano and a Ramblers Western act among many standout performances.
A Winter Street church service baptized ten children led by Morton Young’s memory as Morton John Kakos and nine others named Stephanie Arlene Cornish Harold Roger Grundy John Carlton Green John Huston Minott Gregory Robert Palmer Glenis Jean Pye Linda Ellen Reay John Edward Thomson and James Barry Williams. The Fireside club held its final meeting of the season with a covered dish supper and plans for CARE package aid to a German Protestant minister. Edwin Pert led a discussion on Rhythmic Choir impressions at Bowdoin. Earle Warren reported on the Pastoral committee work. Solos by Gilbert Howard Sue Stover Margaret Cahill Lila Mae Richmond Graeme Hanson and Earle Warren. The club presented Mr Purdue a gift and Edwin Pert spoke for the youths. About 24 young people attended weekly.
Miss Norma Chandler aged 13 a Sagada hoc Ferry pupil won the school spelling contest held Friday. She will compete again on May 5 and hopes to reach the Portland finals in May under the guidance of her teacher Mrs Louise Reynolds.
About 535 meteorites have been found in the United States with only 97 of them observed during their fall. The statement highlights that most meteorite discoveries occur without witnessing their entry.
About 400 Bath Iron Works employees attended a special meeting at City Hall called by Paul M. Hovey of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. A. F. L. Hovey was named business agent of the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers, which has represented the plant since 1940. Rumors say the CIO may challenge the AFL union in an election after 250 members recently affiliated with the AFL.
An Old Folks Concert will be held May 4 at 8 p.m. in Central church parish house to raise funds for choir robes. The church choir presents old fashioned costumes with members appearing as Professor Stebbins and other period characters.
John L. Forbis of Winthrop Massachusetts paid a total fine and costs after arraignment in municipal court. He was charged with causing five dollars of interior damage to a Sebasco house owned by Etta Bartlett by throwing paint on the walls. Bartlett signed the complaint.
The plan to cut mail delivery nationwide faces heavy comment and likely controversy. If enacted, Bath would lose at least four long service postal workers and see only one daily delivery in residential areas, with questions about rural delivery changes and broader public impact.
George O Main of Wisconsin paid a $20 fine and $10.14 in court costs after a guilty verdict for failing to report an accident with State Trooper James Milligan as complainant. A Bathman received six months probation and a $5 fine with $5.15 costs suspended by Judge Deering after a guilty intoxication verdict.
Regatta card is adopted emphasizing cost efficiency. The boat’s design aims at economy through displacement. Alvah Morse, supper committee chairman, organized the meeting and arranged an outboard motor display.
A mixed word puzzle page including a cryptoquote puzzle with LONGFELLOW as the key line and a list of across and down clues for a cryptic crossword style activity. The page ends with the Pope quotation about virtue and knowledge and a syndicate attribution.
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