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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
2
A recent pattern of problems appears in the business sector, echoing issues seen in prior reports. Observers warn this trend could affect operations and profitability as firms navigate ongoing challenges.
Lieutenant John de Winter of the Maine State Police Division of Traffic and Safety reports women drivers have fewer accidents per million miles and, when accidents occur, are less severe. He notes men 20 to 24 are most dangerous and women 41 to 53 are the safest, with women adhering to their lane and signaling more often.
Fred C. Scribner Jr a Maine Republican National Committeeman visits Bath with Woodfords club members. The Rockland League of Women Voters plans municipal candidate meetings a first time voters party with polling practice. Rodney E Ross Jr will not seek reelection to Bath City Council Ward 7. Filing for council seats begins Dec 11 with seven vacancies and multiple wards seeing potential candidates. A taft Eisenhower poll in Portland shows a slight taft edge. A Maine Legislative Research Committee studies county government to reduce costs and improve justice through court consolidation.
An old Boston account describes Maine hunting costs with rail fares from Boston up to 18 dollars and a complete trip for 30 to 40 dollars. It notes prices for board and supplies, daily guide rates, and seasonal game laws protecting moose deer caribou and various birds. A Maine guide reports deer abundance, and deer sightings were common near Robbins town and Spectacle lake.
Sixty educators scientists and industrialists met in a two day conference hosted by the Edison Foundation to address a critical shortage of engineers and scientists. They urged open industry access to schools and joint efforts by teachers and industry to inspire youth and revitalize engineering education.Failure to act risks stagnation and loss of leadership in technology.
The 1952 outlook predicts heavy industry staying strong through mid year due to defense spending. A Korean truce is not relied on and may not curb tensions, with possible cutbacks later in the year if world events stay calm. Labor relations look difficult with rising strikes and ineffective cost-of-living controls.
Harold Millay, 32, of Augusta, pleaded innocent in municipal court to negligently shooting Howard Wagg in the right shoulder on Nov 22 at Bowdoinham. Judge Deering set $500 sureties for January term. Wagg is recovering at Portsmouth Naval hospital. Also, Wesley M. Simpson pleaded guilty to speeding on Leeman Highway, paying $10 fine and $4.70 costs. state trooper Frank Powers was the complainant.
Rene C. Pomerleau, 21, of 15742 Water Street Augusta, pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign at High and North streets at 3 30 p m. He appeared in municipal court before Judge Gardiner R Deering. He paid 10 fine and 4 70 costs. Patrolman Robert E Wagner was the complainant.
A Bath municipal court judge sentenced a Bathman to 15 days in Augusta jail after pleading guilty to vagrancy. Chief Frank L. Moriarty was the complainant in the case. A Lewiston man, Ferinand E Rocheleau, arraigned for arrest in Bath on April 9, 1949, paid a $10 fine and $10.30 costs after being brought from Lewiston by Chief Moriarty.
Little political activity has emerged on the local level as candidates for the City Council remain scarce. No clear frontrunners or organized campaigns are evident amid quiet community meetings and limited outreach.
More than 100 children attended a Saturday morning storytelling hour at Patten Free Library. Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock read The One Horse Farm by Mrs. Dahley Spear, with Mrs. Spear assisting and bringing a cut out colt and horse. The event is sponsored by the P T A Council which hosts alternating Saturday sessions.
The annual Junior League affair will be held New Year Eve at the State Armory on Lincoln Street. The hall will be artistically lighted with the usual favors. Theodore Bertocci will serve as general chairman.
A deer tagged at Larry's Market official station in Woolwich on Friday marked the final day of the 1951 season. Don Lambert of Augusta reported a doe taken in Arrowsie. Totals show 93 deer checked at Larry's this year, with 60 bucks and 33 does, across Woolwich, Dresden, Arrowsie, Georgetown, Princeton, and other towns.
Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers Club met at the home of Mrs. Ruth Leavitt. The Christmas party at Mrs. Edi Rice’s home was moved from December 13 to December 12. After the business meeting, canasta was played with Marjorie Hale high and Frances Ellis low. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Leavitt, Mrs. Ruth Orr and Mrs. Cynthia Phillips.
Bath City councilwoman Mrs. Etta Thurlow spoke to seventh graders of North Grammar School on Bath’s city government. She explained the present form, its organization and functions, followed by a 15 minute Q and A session showing the pupils’ strong interest under Principal Maurice Clark.
Maine health department weekly report for Sagadahoc county lists two mumps cases in Bath for the week ending November 24. The notice outlines county health statistics and signals ongoing disease monitoring by state health officials.
The Larry's Market deer tagging stations in Woolwich list hunters from November 19 to November 29 with 60 bucks and 32 does tagged. Notable names include Leroy Perkins of Phippsburg and James W. McLean of Bath among others. A total of 92 deer have been tagged to date versus 67 for the entire prior season.
Arthur Bourque received a 20 year Length of Service Emblem marking two decades with the Federal government. Capt. Russell S Hitchcock presided as supervisor of shipbuilding and naval inspector of ordinance, noting Bourque joined the Bath office in 1938 after clerical War Department work in Springfield. He transferred to the naval station in Portland in 1946, then to Bath Iron Works Corp briefly before returning in 1950.
Hundreds of Navy, Air Force and civilian personnel families arriving for duty at the Brunswick Naval Air Station have rented all listed rental property in the area. More families are due, forcing some to buy low priced homes. Bath Chamber of Commerce urges small-home owners to offer immediate sale and invites letters to P. O. Box 466 Bath Maine for listing and purchase terms. A local bank will assist financing. Large homes suitable for conversion to multiple units are also sought.
A sump pump motor overheated at John Degrotts home on North Bath road sent smoke into the cellar and prompted a fire call. Engine 4 and Engine 2 were halted by the homeowner before reaching the scene and the fire was declared out. Engine 2 tested again the next day pumping water from the river at Bath Water District and from a hydrant on Route 1.
David Desmond and Maurice Clark of Bath passed NBA officiating exams in Portland Monday evening. Among 34 testers only nine passed, with the Bath pair among the two from the city. The test was directed by Charles Koharian John Bod narik Lou McGouldrick and Alfred Parks.
A newspaper puzzle page with a list of across and down clues for a themed crossword and a Cryptoquote puzzle. It includes cryptic mappings like LONGFELLOW and a Milton quotation, "Waked by the circling hours with rosy hand unbarred the gates of light."
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