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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
2
The fragment lists the Times Company address in Bath Maine with officers B Nichols president treasurer and Hana C Webber editor. It notes subscription terms one year in advance six months in advance and a one dollar rate plus postal entrant at Bath for second class circulation.
An opinion piece warns Americans about perceived socialist shifts inspired by Marxist strategy. It claims government growth through taxes, inheritance limits, centralized credit, state control of communications, power projects, and labor focus pushes the U.S. toward a socialistic state, citing England as a caution and urging vigilance.
A 1951 General Appropriations Bill report by the Senate highlights Maine's poor showing in Corps of Engineers and Reclamation funded projects, criticizing the bureau sponsorship and Maine’sDeed outcomes in federal public works allocations.
Paul C. Emerson of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce notes that the 1951 appropriations bill allocates 731.546 million to Corps of Engineers projects with Maine receiving only 30 thousand and 294.713 million to Reclamation Bureau projects with Maine receiving none. He warns such pork barrel spending will raise federal taxes for Maine and urges Senate and House to reduce overall appropriations to avoid deficits.
The piece argues that rising taxes and semi military footing demand cuts in wasteful government spending. It warns planners won’t cut non essential programs, citing post Korean crisis pushes in public power development aligned with the President's emergency plan and civilian growth.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as Donald Blair of Whitefield faced a $200 bond for a Sept. 5 DUI charge after a Vine street Sunday arrest by Officer Byron Clark. Merton D. Fillmore of Freeport pled guilty to speeding on Washington street with $5 fine plus $4.70 costs. William E. Thomas paid $5 fine and $4.70 costs for speeding on Oak Grove avenue. Four intoxication cases were ruled guilty. one man received 60 days in Kennebec county jail, the other three were fined $5 and costs.
More than 100 attended the New Meadows River Regatta sociation Saturday night dance at Sedgemere on Rich's Mountain. Carver's orchestra played with Forrest Coombs providing amplification. Music carried to nearby Summer colonies as floodlights lit the water and yachts banners decorated the building. A second dance is planned two weeks from Saturday with a noonlight night.
Bath's Battery B trains at Kelley field for Army exercises with permission from City Recreation Director Edward J. McMann. Captain Stephen Robbins leads the unit as personnel drill this morning.
Republican County and City committees met Friday evening in City hall and then joined for a talk by Earl W. Albee. The rally and clambake are set for Saturday noon at Rock Hill Inn West Bath with speakers including national figures and state officials. tickets and transport are being arranged and unity urged within the party. Albee praised Rep. Robert Hale and urged widespread small donations, urging voters to cast a straight Republican ticket. Local attendees included Mrs. Etta Thurlow and out-of-town guests from Topsham Bowdoinham Georgetown Richmond West Bath Woolwich and more.
Eight enthusiastic Bath boys depart Saturday for the State YMCA camp to spend a week away from school. The trip is funded by local clubs and individuals, with the Camp Promotion committee led by Mrs. Doris D. Humphreys.
Cliff Leeman and his Musical Trio attract growing requests for weddings and receptions in the area. Current bookings include the Brett-Sewall wedding on August 26 and the MacArthur-Fides wedding at Orr's Island on August 19, plus a Bowdoinham ceremony recently.
Morse High School office is now open for new student registration. Office hours run 8 30 to 12 00 and 1 30 to 4 30. All first year students must be registered by August 28.
The Lions club and New Meadows River Regatta association plan a clambake and outing at Rich's Mountain on Sunday Aug 20 with motor boat races at 11 a.m. and sailboat races at 3 p.m. Entries from Lions Regatta members and yacht clubs are expected. Tickets available from A Hallet Co drug store or Eastern Gas and Appliance Co by Wednesday.
Albert S. Povich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris S. Povich of Bath, was among 40 Maine men to pass the Maine Bar exams. A Georgetown Law School graduate, he held a Navy lieutenant junior grade rank, and after service returned to the University of Maine, graduating in 1947.
A familiar tame gull named Mike is found dying at the Bath Fuel Co. boat landings after years of companionship with waterfront visitors. Joe Legendre notes the bird had lingered around for several years and was widely regarded as an old friend by locals.
Twin County Farm Bureau hosts an all day field day at Berry Hill Fruit Farm North Livermore on August 23 starting at 10. The event features an advanced New England apple orchard with storage, a full fire department setup, a pasteurization and juice plant, apricot and peach orchards, a box mill and a modern sales room plus free scenery. Reserve dinners and a women’s program are planned. If rain the event shifts to the first fair day.
Bath Citizens school planning committee met in city hall and endorsed passage of the Bath School District bill at the State election on Sept 11. Several committees were formed to promote the bill and to study recommendations for public consideration.
The Bath Country Club reports a busy stretch with interclub matches at Augusta and a packed August edition of the club news. Eleven caddies and golf professionals contest the Caddy tournament while twelve players qualify for the Governor's Cup with Wes Marco leading at four over par 74.
The teen age sewing circle spent last Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson Jr.'s cottage at Foster's Point. They swam and boated, with a weenie and marshmallow toast served at noon. Plans include a trip to Clyde Pinkham’s farm on Aug. 18 and a session at Mrs. Colby’s Aug. 23 to finish projects.
Mrs L J Brown of 498 High Street ordered a green gladiolus bulb, a novelty her circle had not heard of. Friday morning she found a fully opened green gladiolus in her garden, unusually early for gladioli, drawing much attention from flower lovers.
Mr and Mrs Bert Lonn of 36 Rose Street spent the weekend at Ocean Park. They were accompanied home by their daughter and son Victor and Anna who had been two weeks at Ocean Park.
State Representative J. Horace McClure was installed as commander of the Smith-Tobey Post American Legion at its annual meeting held Tuesday. Other officers include Silver Stickney as first vice commander, Elwood Legard as second vice commander, Forrest C. Legard as adjutant, Gardiner D. Rogers as finance and service officer, Frank H. Reinoehl as assistant service officer, Henry Gediman as chaplain, and Carl Attaya as sergeant at arms. A social meeting with refreshments is planned for September 9 after the summer recess, with memberships and Junior Legion baseball program discussed along with rehabilitation efforts.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over three motor vehicle violations and two intoxication cases. William Senfest pleaded guilty to passing railroad signals and faced a $14.70 total fine with a two day license suspension. Lawrence Wallace received four days custody supervision and a $10 fine plus $5.30 costs for driving without a license. Floyd E. May had a suspended sentence with case filed as he leaves for the U S Air Force. Two intoxication cases resulted in one fine and one case placed on file.
City Manager Ralph F Mittendorf announced the bid outcomes last week all bids were rejected and will be re advertised Coal bids accepted include M W Sewall Co 13.24 per ton run of mine bituminous coal Bath Fuel Co 23 25 per ton anthracite egg stove nut coal and 0 12 per gallon fuel oil Gibbons Co 14 04 per ton oil treated pea size stoker coal Tires and fuel noted in the bids are used by the city.
Clyde M. Hatch, longtime Edward Little basketball coach and Morse High alum, becomes principal of Thomaston High School as Linden E. Christie announces. Hatch succeeds Woodrow Mercier and will likely coach basketball alongside teaching duties after a career including an Edward Little basketball head coach stint and a 1946 state championship season.
York Hall will host a card party and tea featuring canasta and contract on August 29. The event serves as the first lead-in to the annual Hospital Auxiliary Fair.
The August 1 probate session in Richmond and Bath records wills filed and estates administered. Executors and administrators named include Leslie Richmond, Evie Babine, Harold Babine, Katherine Horn, and Verdie Grant Jr. Guardians and conservators listed, inventories filed, and accounts approved. Petitions include new inventories, guardian filings, and a compromise action for John P. Carey’s ward.
Wills allowed and executrices named in Bath area estates including Ralph O. Dale Walter I. Hamilton and Elizabeth E Dunbar. Administers appointed for Lexington Mass Esther Webster Topsham Richmond Bowdoinham. Licenses granted to sell real estate and mortgage for Verdie Grant Jr Bath. Guardian bonds filed for Jean H Hatfield and Grace Hatfield. Estate details include dates August 8 1950 and executors Paul Powers Allan Spear Edith Aldrich and Linwood Stevens.
Airmen are directed to proceed to Fort Dix or Angley Air Force Base Va to report to the two processing centers for recall to active duty. Officers and airmen will be called in the grade they hold in the Air Force Reserve, with recall limited to Captains and below for now, and no recalls for airmen below the first three grades with dependents.
A cryptogram puzzle and a list of across and down clues for a newspaper crossword. The note explains AXYCLBAAXRK decodes to LONGFELLOW with a substitution, and hints at daily changing code letters distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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