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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
2
The New England Letter from the First National Bank of Boston predicts a moral and economic reset after Eisenhower wins. It calls for a national house-cleaning, reduced political influence, and a shift toward confidence driven private investment with less federal spending.
The platform calls for an immediate study of reallocating tax funds among states municipalities and major governmental units to curb unnecessary national enforcement and boost local control.
The Brunswick Record marks its fiftieth anniversary after decades of service to Brunswick and surrounding towns. Publisher Frank B. Nichols founded the paper with Bath Daily Times and Weekly Independent support, and today under Paul K. Niven the weekly remains a modern, home-town newspaper respected in New England.
Troop 13 Brownies held an investiture and tea at Central church parish house on Tuesday. Twenty six girls were invested in a woodland scene pool with leaders pinning and congratulating them. Attendees and absentees are listed. a Thanksgiving basket and doll house projects were announced, along with committee support and a brief business session.
Blue Bird Brownies gathered at Corliss Street church Monday afternoon led by Mrs Zylpha Richardson with 24 members present. Registration completed and 11 new girls joined as Judith Bean led the Brownie Promise and Smile song followed by a game session ending with the Good Night Brownie Tunnel.
Clinton E. Pennell James H. Morgan and William M. Russell all of Harpswell pleaded guilty in Bath municipal court to digging quahogs in West Bath without a license. Judge Gardiner R. Deering assessed fines while Sea and Shore Fisheries Warden Swansea Burns was the complainant.
Dates serve as a dietary staple for many people and form a major export commodity. The crop's global significance spans nutrition and commerce, underscoring dates as both essential food and valuable trade product.
Thanksgiving night audience at Morse High School auditorium praised the Thespians in John Cecil Holm’s Gramercy Ghost. F Waldo Marshall directed a strong cast led by Carlene Suslar as Nancy Willard and Richard Dow as Nathaniel Coombs with solid support from John Chamberlain and Thomas Miller.
Thanksgiving Day service at North Street First Church of Christ Scientist featured the Thanksgiving Proclamation read by the First Reader and a Scriptural lesson on Thanksgiving. The service included silent prayer, the Lord's Prayer, a solo, member testimonies, and the hymn How Great Is Our King.
A Woolwich man and a Brunswick Naval Air Station sailor were brought to Bath municipal court on Friday for disturbing the peace after a Wednesday night fight at a Center Street restaurant. Warrants were not pressed, and they were discharged after Judge Gardner R. Deering admonished them that further trouble would bring consequences.
Fire broke out in an awning at Sonia's Bakery on Front Street after noon Monday. Engine 4 extinguished the blaze with a booster tank line. initial cause believed to be a cigarette butt.
Roy C. Smiley of Gardiner paid costs of court taxed at 4.70 in Bath Municipal Court after pleading guilty to failing to signal before turning on a highway in Topsham. State Trooper James Milligan was the complainant.
Rev. Robert Frazier of Wiscasset spoke to the Bath Garden club on the Indians of Arizona including living conditions clothing and eating habits and noted Maine is the only state not allowing Indians to vote A follow up on the mid year conference was given and plans for hospital visiting and Christmas charity were announced with members invited to donate gifts and decorate local homes. Tea was served by Mrs. Cornwall Rogers.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street church met with strong attendance to collect Thanksgiving baskets for the philanthropic committee led by Miss Alice Johnson. Mrs. Hilyard spoke on her Hawaiian summer trip with slides and artifacts, while music and refreshments followed. Dec 9 at the manse is next, with hostesses listed.
South End P T A coordinates a December 6 sale at the P T A hall to fund 600 candy bags for three schools. Booths cover cooked foods candy aprons fancy work groceries greens with Mrs. Burt Lonn and others in charge. Supper features baked beans salads relishes rolls pies and coffee led by Mrs. Carroll Deering. Volunteers sought for fudge donations and help. next meeting set for Tuesday.
Chief of Police Frank Moriarty of Bath will be guest speaker. Refreshments will be served.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met with about 40 members present. President Horace Ward outlined a Dec 2 rummage sale in the Men's room and a Dec 10 Pre- Christmas Sale and Supper with tickets available from several members. An all-day session next week features Juncheon at noon under Susie Clark and Arthur Purington, followed by a community hymn sing led by Wallace Ham with Elizabeth Young at the piano.
The Beacon Lights of Beacon Street church tonight approved a white elephant booth for the W.S.C.S. sale and supper. They also consider buying a new altar cloth and set the annual Christmas party for New Year’s Eve. Next session will be a supper meeting December 11 with church decorating on December 13 led by Nellie Jewett.
Robert Metcalf named commander of T. W. Hyde Camp at G A R hall meeting presided by Eugene Hawkes. Elected officers include Charles Osborne senior vice commander Donald Preble junior vice commander George Melzard secretary re elected Vernon Miller treasurer re elected Maurice Warner Eugene Hawkes and Lynwood Miller named to Camp Council. Installation date to be announced.
The Sasanoa Tribe held a large meeting Monday with Ernest Avery reporting on beano and lunch duties. Lewis H. Steele received the Adoption Degree and Ronald Trask earned the degree. next Monday two new candidates will receive the Warriors' Degree at Yarmouth, with transport provided from Bath.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Beacon Street church met in the vestry with President Mrs. Everett G. Lemont presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Orange. They outlined a Christmas sale and baked ham supper in the vestry Friday afternoon and evening, with the sale starting at 1.30 p.m. Lemont oversees kitchen duties, assisted by Luther Taylor, Clifford Tedford, Charles Henderson, and Adelbert Hall. The dining room will be supervised by Howard F. Cramer and Blanche Locke, with other members assisting.
Mrs. Jane Shea gave an interesting report on the Maine Woman's Society for Christian Service conference at Oakland where she served as a delegate. Plans were made for a Christmas tree party in the vestry with hostesses Mrs. Sherman Mitchell and Mrs. Inez Taylor. A social hour followed with sandwiches cake and coffee served by Mrs. Carolyn Ames and Mrs. Elsie Dunton. Twenty people attended.
Sterling Bible class met with Mrs. Lizzie B C Chaney on Middle street Monday afternoon. New meeting plans include February questions by Mrs. Wallant and a Jan 5 gathering with Miss Carrie Lemont featuring a Christmas tree and gift exchange. A new member, Mrs. Harold Bruce, joined. Thanksgiving offering approved. meetings to be held in the afternoon until ice and snow danger passes. weekly $1 for flowers. Cards sent to shut-ins Della Bragg and Benjamin Coombs. Penny-name project planned for fathers. Tea served by hostesses Flora Robbins Harold Bruce Wallace Plant Chester Plant Theresa Hill Abbie McCabe Sadie Gacelon Edward McCabe Fred May.
The Bath Ministers and their wives attended a luncheon after the association’s monthly meeting held at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Richard J. Schaper was elected president and led reports on stewardship programs and the United Church Canvass to be completed by December 7. The Baptist churches increased pledges amid rising costs. A note on Christian stewardship followed by a list of attendees and the next meeting set for January 5 at the Salvation Army hall.
Professor and Mrs John Sweet of Bowdoin College will present a dramatic hour at the Winter Street Couples club meeting Saturday evening. A supper at 6 45 precedes the session. couples invited to attend may call supper committee members Leland Patton Billington Matter Temple and Harvie.
The Grace Fellowship Young People’s group met Sunday evening at the rectory on 895 High Street. Vice president Julie Cummings opened the session. secretary and treasurer reports were read before a short business meeting. A film titled Boy Dates Girl was shown with an open discussion afterward.
Sacred Heart Circle and Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday with newly installed regent Marie Hamblett presiding. Katherine Johnson reported a Thanksgiving dinner aided a needy family and favors given to the Sisters of Mercy. Plans were made to submit five rings for Augusta State Hospital inmates and contribute 45 syringe bags to LyIy Veterans Hospital.
A community bake sale was held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. chaired by Katherine Johnson. Phyllis Katula attended as guest of honor at a birthday surprise party. A large cake was shared with refreshments while Marjorie Carter played piano. The December social is set for December 16 with a Christmas tree and Lena Fortier as chairman. Members will bring gifts for exchange.
Mrs Walter Upham led carol singing with Mrs William Hanson at the church meeting. The Thevee swap and Rockey and Men's club unite for Church Family Night December 19 with a Sunday school program. The afternoon featured work on booths for the Christmas sale Festival of Nations from two to four. Mrs Llewellyn Rogers and Miss Carolyn Rogers served refreshments.
The Junior League group met at the home of Mrs. William A Nis. A rummage sale on November 15 yielded a large sum. Reports on the New Year Eve Ball were given by Donald N. Small and other officers. A Dance committee meeting is planned for December 11 at Mrs. William Mussenden’s home. Sewing was done on babies we apparel blankets. Participants included Mrs. William Mussenden Mrs. Theodore on and several others.
The Auxiliary of Edgar Kateon Camp will hold a rummage sale Saturday afternoon at GAR hall starting at 1 30. Useful and fancy articles will be offered for Christmas shoppers.
Bangor meeting of the World Service Board discussed raising 150 for Salamis the Greek camp near Athens to aid boys affected by illness. Local effort aims to split a 300 pledge over 1952 and 1953 with early February remittance. baked bean supper to boost auxiliary funds.
An article notes that Americans show about a 12 percent rise in average per capita consumption above pre World War I levels, signaling stronger domestic demand and economic activity in the postwar era.
A mixed puzzle page features a coded quote by Quarles and a large crossword with across and down clues. The prompt includes theme hints and example filled words, plus a list of scattered dictionary entries and partial solutions. The page ends with a decorative quotation about knowledge and wisdom.
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