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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
2
One year in advance two dollars and six months in advance ninety one cents. Entered at the Bath post office for circulation at second class postal rate.
The article argues there is no tire shortage despite Korea’s war, noting record production and high demand for replacements. It warns against panic buying and insists that only replacement tires as needed will prevent shortages, while noting temporary local shortages in popular sizes.
A historical letter criticizes Post Office Department cutbacks, claiming delayed mail and reliance on private telegraph lines. It argues sufficient government funds exist to restore mail service and questions undermining the courier creed, noting a Boston letter mailed July 23 arriving August 1.
American industry through the National Association of Manufacturers pledged to supply full needs for defense following President Truman's plan. NAM quoted that free men will meet the challenge and recalled World War I mobilization. Leaders hope Communist aggression in Korea won’t trigger a general war, acknowledging the high cost of war.
The Agriculture Department reports 5,800,000 automobiles and 5,310,000 horses on farms as machines overtake horsepower. For the first time, farmers own more cars than horses this year, signaling a shift in agricultural power and efficiency.
The text notes 300,000 automobiles and 5,898,000 horses a year earlier with tractors and trucks undermining Dobbin's farm position. It argues horses were only practical while farm tasks relied on them, but once motorized, horses became an unnecessary luxury due to hay grain shelter costs.
Members of the Republican City committee will meet at City hall with County representatives to map plans for the September 11 state election. A joint session with both groups starts at 8 PM after a 7:30 PM county session. They will finalize details for a Saturday clam bake and coordinate election day turnout.
A Bath gathering features remarks on low cost power for the state, with local candidates opposing new taxes. Leslie J. Wold chairs a City Committee session as Lee Bishop seeks ballot placement for State Representative. Democrats dispute write in totals while others urge fiscal restraint.
PT-810 undergoes trials around Seguin Island to test flaws and train crew before final voyage to Boston Navy Yard. Bath residents share pride as Bath-built destroyers join US Navy service. In Topsham, ~80 Grange members attend Rock Hill Inn event with lobster lunches and exams hosted by Mr. Larrabee.
William D. Hill Jr of 645 Middle Street lies in Memorial Hospital under observation as a patient.
Friday a caravan of 13 trucks headed toward Brunswick suggests a troop movement or training. Bath’s past is recalled with Ben Savage, a former leading fish dealer, and a Monhegan fish-dressing contest victory. Bath’s 2800 excise taxes last year imply about one car per four residents, and local rose gardens, including Elmer J. DeMerritt’s 500 to 600 bushes, highlight regional life.
The Good Will Home at Hinckley received a $200 contribution from the George P. Davenport Fund Bath. The July Good Will Record notes unusual gifts to the museum including skins and a miniature Eskimo kayak sent by S/Sgt Henry C. Davis stationed in Greenland.
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare Bureau of Health releases the weekly communicable disease report for Sagadahoc County ending July 29. It lists chickenpox in Bath and West Bath with a combined seven cases, whooping cough in Bath and Bowdoinham totaling six cases, plus several unreported cases in other towns.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as three intoxication cases were heard at municipal court Thursday morning. Each defendant was found guilty and ordered to pay fines plus court costs of five dollars and fifteen cents.
Lee Bishop of Richmond will not appear on the state representative ballot for the Richmond Bowdoinham Bowdoin Georgetown district. Deputy Secretary Paul A. MacDonald says Bishop failed to secure enough write in votes in June primaries and corrections must be filed within 10 days after returns were opened. Richmond Democrats plan to seek aid of the state committee to remedy the omission.
In Bath the Times and Independent features a pair of Woolwich Arrowsic bridge images old and new. The old wooden draw bridge long served Georgetown Arrowsic Woolwich traffic. The new steel Woolwich Arrowsie Bridge by State Highway Dept Hinman Construction Harris Structural Steel showcases modernization and permanence in progress.
Mrs Bowen Torrey held an open house at Meadow Ledges West Bath for Memorial hospital nursing staff. The event featured a buffet supper on the Torrey lawn with assistance from Betty Hill and Betty Jane Kent and a group of Bath residents.
The ten cow herd owned by Charles H. Rackley of Topsham completed the test year with an average 419 pounds of butterfat and 10 953 pounds of milk at 3 8 percent. Testing was under the Herd Improvement Registry program with milking twice daily and supervision by the University of Maine in cooperation with the Holstein headquarters.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Brown and their son David of Washington Street are on vacation in New York City.
Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc County include Arrowsie Alva Light to Carol Anne Ainsworth and multiple other pairings across Bath Bowdoinham Bowdoin Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich and Pleasant Pond. Transactions cover land and buildings on routes and streets such as U S Highway 1 Center Street and Robinson Lane with numerous buyers and sellers listed.
Three buses carrying 151 children from Huse Hyde Park and Goddards playgrounds visited Popham Beach for a sports day. Winners include Linwood Bennet Huse in the 50 yard back race and Jackie Purdy Goddards in the girls 50 yard hands and knees event. Attendance by playground: Huse 84 Hyde Park 2 Goddards 65.
The fishing boat Juno owned by Mr and Mrs Raymond H Trott of Providence Rhode Island and Small Point was launched Saturday from Gomez shipyard at Sebasco. This is the fourth locally to bear the name following the 80 foot steam yacht once owned by Mrs Trott's grandfather John Houghton built in the 1880s on the Kennebec river.
An 85 year old Massachusetts man slipped on the concrete sidewalk opposite the Post Office on Front Street and was badly shaken up but suffered no injuries.
Miss Lois Hodgdon and Miss Margaret Troup of 962 Middle Street spent the weekend with Miss Troup’s parents in Camden and attended the lobster festival at Rockland Saturday.
July saw twenty nine wrecks investigated and thirty three residents housed. Fire alarms reached thirteen with causes including autos, floods and brush fires. Public works noted oiling of streets, water district work, sewer extensions and a park walkway upgrade. Public welfare reported 68 cases and 434 hours of labor, plus surplus dairy distributions. Health, parking meters, and miscellaneous items including school bonds and equipment loans rounded out the month.
Inspections show five cocktail bars twenty eight eating places three food handlers two theaters four new sewer construction four unsanitary properties one trailer project six dumps private. Licenses and permits approved include seven building fifteen disposal area two insulars five plumbing.
Massachusetts golfers Ed Martin of Winchester and Bobby Knowles of Brookline CT advanced to the 36 hole final at Nashua Country Club New Hampshire for the New England Amateur championship. Martin beat Dick Kinchle Newton 4 and 3 to reach final. Knowles defeated Paul Harney Wachusett 2 up to set the title clash.
A large gathering of Summer visitors attended an exhibit of hand hooked rugs at Hope Farm Inn Mere Point on Wednesday afternoon last week. Mrs Dora Collins of Bath known for her rug designs conducted the exhibit. She staged a similar affair a year ago at the American Legion hall which was well attended.
A handful of jet planes roared over the city this forenoon moving at high speed and leaving few observers in sight. The aerial display appeared brief as the jets vanished into the distance.
The annual Pastime Horse Show on Aug. 12 at the Summer residence of Judge and Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton, Rich's Mountain, reports over 322 entries the largest in show history. James A. Gillies Jr. directs, Haddon H. Hooper announces, Helen Morse bugles, and Dr. W. E. Fairbanks acts as veterinarian.
Two yachts reported the new Arrowsic bridge unable to clear their tall masts. Ships with masts of 50 feet can pass at high tide while 60 foot masts pass at low tide as concrete work fills the open spaces and the bithulithic top nears completion.
James B. Drake and his nephew James B. Drake of Berwyn Pennsylvania join Andy Sufflin of Devon Pennsylvania on a fishing trip at Rangeley Lake.
A mixed word puzzle page features an ACROSS and DOWN crossword with clues ranging from Courage slang to tropical fruits and biblical rivers. The grid hides a thematic set of terms including beard of rye and wise men while other entries cover objects like dairy products and Chinese silk.
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