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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
1
The article guides a youth to have a bike ready for spring with Dad’s help. It covers tire checks, new components if needed, battery and horn replacement, and ensuring lighting and reflectors work. It emphasizes a hands on tune up by an experienced rider to keep the bike reliable.
President Eisenhower told the American Newspaper Editors Society that new Soviet leadership has a chance to help turn the tide toward peace. He urged sincerity of peaceful aims proven by deeds and welcomed genuine steps toward the world’s needs, sidestepping rhetoric.
The president's address emphasizes immediate hostilities cessation and prompt political discussions aimed at free elections in a united Korea. He frames courage, honor, and high principle as essential to a “golden age of freedom and peace.”
Retailers collaborate with towns to improve traffic conditions and parking. Stores provide lots and transit incentives to move people rather than cars, with round trip tickets offered at special prices to ease downtown congestion. Local businesses aid their communities and themselves.
Reinforced concrete pipe for the Kelley field drain has arrived and is at the field. Supp Croft and Martin Co of Portland will lay the pipe in the already dug ditch from about 30 feet north of the football goal on the east side to the ice covered area. Smaller pipe will handle the rest of the ditch near home plate. Remaining ditch beyond the outfield stays open for now. Crocker and Simpson of East Brunswick to install once weather and ground allow trucks and a shovel.
The annual banquet for incoming and outgoing city government leaders was held Wednesday at Hotel Phoenix with about 35 attendees. Councilman Melvin L. Comeau presided, introducing City Council Chairman Stanley R. Hunter and City Manager Nathan C. White, who spoke briefly. John H. Schottlier presented films showing Rockland lobster festival scenes and local subjects along with musical shorts with sound.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering fined Jay E. Rhodemyre of Manchester New Hampshire and Milton E. Silverman of Portland ten dollars plus six dollars and thirty cents costs each after pleas of guilty. Rhodemyre faced 75 mph on Route 201 Bowdoinham. Silverman 70 mph in the same area. State’s James C. Buzzell filed both complaints.
A brief, unclear fragment advises placing the remainder in a tightly covered container. The text includes a casual insult and confusing wording, offering no specifics on contents, purpose, or proper storage beyond sealing the container.
The city manager recommends a capital improvement fund of 21,900 dollars to annually replace self propelled city equipment. The new truck would move Engine 4 to Hose Co 1 on Marshall Street, serving the area and acting as a reserve pumper in major stations.
Members of the Sagadahoc Fish Game Association at the Gorham Windham clubhouse formed a straight season meeting. Don Ald Wilson announced action after lengthy discussion. The club accepted the resignation of Emery Freeman from its board of directors. A State stocking program offer to place 500 pheasants for six more weeks was discussed, with an estimated $300 cost. Movies on fishing and wildlife were shown by Earl Bentley after the program.
Lawrence Boardman was elected president of the Bath Softball League. Ralph McInnis is vice president and Perry serves as secretary. Last year's eight team league will be reduced to six teams this season.
Errol Snipe son of Mrs. Roberta Snipe 211 High Street was elected president of the seventh grade class at Weeks Street School during the ceremony Thursday. Vincent Henderson 52 Spring Street was chosen vice president and Frank Parks was named secretary among other officers.
A liquid within a tank forms a curved surface with elevation higher at the center than along the walls. The phenomenon shows a central bulge while the fluid depth decreases toward the sides, indicating a stable circular meniscus pattern.
A newly released poetry collection features Guy Irving Waltz’s Maine themed verses such as Time In Maine Hunting In Maine The Woods Of Maine and Saturday Afternoon In Maine. Waltz a Maine native and longtime church soloist died October 1 1952 leaving the manuscript to printers through friends who completed his final work.
The Morse High School A rifle team defeated the B squad 484 to 473 to claim the Maine State Junior Postal League title. Bob Percy shot 99 and Joe Jenee 98 to lead the champions while Dick Sherwood led the B team with a 98. The A club heads to the National Rifle Association match in Williamsport Williams.
Miss Lucia Gilbert of the Humane Education Society of Boston visits Bath schools this week at the invitation of Superintendent Lor R. Addison. She plans class visits from junior primaries to eighth grade, stressing intelligent treatment of animals and birds, and has been warmly received by pupils and teachers.
Past King Lion Sam Prawer announced the nominating committee choices for Lions officers. Dr. Herbert T. Caverly is nominated for King Lion with Harry W.W. Thebeau as first vice president and Merle C. Niles as second vice president. Clyde A. Mallett would be third vice president and C. Bruce Wright secretary with J. Franklin Howe assistant secretary. Arthur H. Duffett is treasurer and A. Robert Frink tail-twister. Arthur M. M. McDonald and Benjamin M. Z. named as two year rectors.
Ame Day Future Homemakers of America hold a silver tea for faculty and mothers of members at Thompson High clothing lab. A living girls committee hosted a children's party Thursday afternoon. PTA meeting at Dike school features babysitting program. Sophomore class sells occasion items. Morse High Band performs under Cecil Rowland with selections including Grandfather's Clock and The Three Little Pigs narrated by Peggy Hanson.
Bath sportmen enjoyed a productive outing at Webb Lake Weld with about a dozen anglers on the water and several catches reported including a sa hile ers. Warden Bean noted increased activity as boats and lines filled the lake and shoreline.
Work on an eight inch water main to the new junior high site proceeds with Dorchester firm handling the contract. The contractor will also test sections of the main and lay pipe and fittings, with related labor and material costs detailed in the bill of quantities.
Terrace club met with Mrs. and planned a meeting next week at the home of Mrs. Leah Coleman located at 406 Lark Street.
Barbers join a move to close Bath stores as a new rule takes effect. Affected shops will shut Saturdays at six in the evening, with owners citing rights and operational changes.
Navy personnel depart for training and base assignments including Mees in aviation machinist school for six months in Memphis Tennessee and Black for a 30 day leave from his air base. Marines recruits Pinkham and Mercer complete boot camp and earn rifle marksman medals. The U S S Missouri returns to the U S after six months in Korean waters, with crew including Roland W. Cornish Jr. and commander Vice Admiral Joseph J. Clark.
A Bath man was fined $15 and costs of $6.30 after a Wednesday incident for driving 80 miles per hour on Route 1. Brown, 66, was fined by Judge Gardiner R. Line. State Trooper Buzzell led the complaint. Also two intoxication cases were heard with fines and possible jail time.
Ernest Lippmann and Mrs. Mann in Bath to arrange a pop concert. Lippmann identified as conductor of the Lincoln County orchestra.
A new flag pole will rise at Popham Beach as a watchtower mast. The proposed location is northwest of the building with the flag flying at the tower summit. The plan includes a tall mast designed for a prominent coastal display.
Grace Church Sunday School led the largest church school delegation aside from parishioners to the Augusta service. The St Mark's boy choir processed in with crucifer torch bearers and acolytes. Janie Thayer presented a mite box offering of 100 dollars for the church school.
Record shows origis charges with fines and costs totaling $4.70 per charge. Complainant State in we William Knox. Walter T Newdick of St Oak Street pleaded guilty to 50 miles an hour on one occasion in Bathan with $10 fine. Arthur Tainter listed as complainant. Leeman Highway stop-sign violation plea by attorney Frank W Tinnell resulted in $5 fine and $4.20 costs. Patrolman Robert Wagner Jr. was complainant.
The State Park Co funds improvements at Fort William Henry State Memorial in Pemaquid to include a new display on the Pemaquid area's development and fortifications to 1690. Wendall Farnsworth Art Museum researchers completed the project and a new roof is in place ahead of public opening this season. Bids are being sought for repairs and access upgrades. The State Park Commission also advertises bids to expand Fort Knox State Park parking to accommodate about 150 cars. The Suez Canal length is noted as about 200 miles.
A playful puzzle text hints at a crossword theme with clues like different letters standing for others. It references African tree variety, the word declare, mountain nymph, and painful spots as entry ideas.
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