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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
1
The essay argues the car enables suburbia and rural trips, reshaping city trade. Footloose shoppers favor inviting Main Street stores, while landlords and merchants modernize with terra cotta veneer facades. Ceramic veneer offers varied textures, durability, and easy maintenance, echoing ancient architectural trends.
Glenn Martz reports a Missouri visit revealing an old age assistance check in a neighbor’s mailbox. The neighbor claims government money comes from printing presses, while Martz explains taxes fund spending. The piece mocks simplistic views on government finance and contrasts faith with fiscal reality.
The piece argues that while the Hoover Commission identified abuses in veteran care that could be curbed without harming benefits, verification of inability to pay should be allowed. It warns that expanding all inclusive government medical care for veterans could edge toward socialized medicine, a prospect likely opposed by most Americans including veterans.
A 30 year old Navy man Ernest Walls of 8 Central Avenue pleaded guilty to a second drunken driving offense and driving after license revoked in Municipal Court. He received three months in jail and a $300 fine plus court costs and a further 60 day jail term if he fails to pay. The hearing also heard related cases including driving without a license and other intoxication charges. Police reported Walls damaged Dr. Joseph I Smith's car and nearby property when his car struck a tree and hydrant on Richardson Street.
Two sessions of Municipal Court hear guilty pleas and fines. Clarence Walker of Elmwood Conn paid 10 and 5.70 costs for passing on a grade on Route 201. Alvoid Skelton of Lisbon Falls had case continued due to absent counsel with bail set at 500 for a hit and run citation. Avard Dow of Lewiston and Kenneth Morse of Phippsburg were fined 10 and 5.70 costs for obstructed view and speeding respectively. Additional defendants faced fines for traffic and license issues, while Lloyd Stinson and others pleaded or were found guilty on night hunting charges.
Robert S. Van Atta of Rochester led a Sunday talk on Christianity triumphing over atheism through daily practice of Christ Jesus teachings. He urged practical prayer, humility, and spiritual understanding as remedies for danger, disease, poverty, and fear, stressing God’s healing power and the need to live by spiritual laws.
A lengthy hearing left three defendants fined $200 each and $10.82 in costs. They appealed the decisions and posted $500 sureties for appearance before Sagadahoc Superior Court in January. Attorneys Harold J. Rubin and Edward W. Bridgham represented the trio.
Use apricot liquid from cooked dried apricots as part of the gelatin liquid for lemon gelatin. Chill in a small square pan until set, cut into squares, and serve on crisp greens with cottage cheese and salad dressing. Pair with hearty split pea soup and croutons browned in butter for extra flavor.
Lincoln County Orchestra known as Maine's Biggest Little Symphony presents a December 17 Christmas Pops Concert in Huse Memorial School auditorium. Ernest Lippmann directs the 3 piece ensemble. Bath Teachers' club funds the scholarship drive. Catherine Leonard chairs arrangements with Carter handling tickets and staff for publicity refreshments and decorations.
Mrs Francis Bertrand and eight others are named in the Rainbow Assembly. It is announced that degrees will be conferred at Bath Assembly on December 14, with the current officers completing their final initiation.
Six people escaped uninjured after a collision that damaged six cars. Larsen was jailed at Bath Police Headquarters on a drunk driving charge with Brunswick Municipal Court appearance looming. Green Wave on Rise in New Orleans. Tulane shows early momentum with Newton connecting for two scoring plays, contrasting a 1954 season with just one TD pass.
Mrs. Granville M. Colby presented a West Bath grange program recounting her summer trip to Cuba Panama and Haiti with colored slides and travel souvenirs. The meeting included a reading by Elsie Pinson and a long list of committees for the year headed by Master Verl McNeilly. Saga dahoe Pomona announced an evening meeting with supper at six.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship at Wesley church mapped December events including a December 4 Christmas program led by Gail Carlton, a December 11 Bible quiz with a party for the winning team, and a December 23 carol outing with a gift for a jake tree. A hayride is tentatively planned for January 20 with Elizabeth Marble, John Haley, and Charles Higgins on arrangements.
Labor leader Daniel J. Tobin, longtime head of the AFL Teamsters for 45 years until 1952, is reported critically ill with a heart ailment and high blood pressure. He remains under medical care and his condition is being monitored.
Bell with Miss Drusilla Fielding, advisor, keeping score. On.com as Sees quiz, the Bible Quiz Kids were leading the Par son’s Kids. All members urged to be at the church Wednesday evening at 6.30 to complete the Christmas greens and assist in setting up the booth.
St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal church will hold its annual Christmas party on December 27 and an annual meeting on January 3. A covered dish supper precedes the session. Mrs. Wilmer Voorhees was named Christmas gifts chair for the House of Good Shepherd Gardiner. The group will meet to prepare greens and plan a greens and gift sale on December 13. An oyster stew luncheon is planned Friday at 12 30 in the parish house for Guild members invited by Mrs Roger Luke.
Several Bath men will attend the dedication of Maine's First Air Reserve Training Center in Portland. Lt. Col. Arthur Sturtevant Ist. Lt. Waldo Weston and 1st Lt. Franklin Howe of Flight 6 USAF Reserves will join Maj. Gen. Roger J. Browne headlining dignitaries. Center at 304 Forest Avenue opens 2 p.m. with dedication at 7.30 p.m. in the Mayfair Room Lafayette Hotel featuring General Browne.
Morse High football players and coaches were honored at a dinner party sponsored by their parents at Bath Junior High School cafeteria Tuesday evening. More than 75 persons attended the affair. Principal spoke briefly during the program.
Raymond Renee eccret Coach Harry Hallsey and assistants Dennis R Murphy and Donald Buckley presided as Co-Captains Herbert Anderson Jr and John Champagne led the group. Special guest Alfred J Back and master of ceremonies Henry Mank attended. Mrs Clark served three large cakes baked for the occasion with one celebrating Morses fall win over Biddeford.
The Wesley Methodist church Women’s Society for Christian Service executive board met Tuesday. They scheduled a Dec 13 Christmas party at the church vestry and announced the Secret Pals reveal. Dec 6 supper by the Men’s club, Dec 8 noon luncheon, and a gift to Brewster hospital in Florida were approved. Booths for the Christmas fair were completed for Friday afternoon.
The Bath Tri-Hi Y club met at the Y M C A on Tuesday with two new members welcomed and final plans set for a food sale Saturday at Rogers Hardware. A splash party is planned at the Portland pool later in December and registrations for a Portland swimming trip will be taken at the December 6 meeting. The club will soon be inducted into the State and National Tri-Hi Y association, date to be announced.
The Grace Auxiliary will meet at 12 30 Friday in the parish house of Grace Episcopal church with an oyster stew luncheon. Rev Tom Akeley of Gardiner will speak and show slides about the Episcopal convention in Honolulu.
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