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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
1
The piece argues against taxing savings and investment to boost consumption. It notes that production and investment grow purchasing power, with economists estimating that one invested dollar yields 25 cents of annual value in four years and two and a half to one in ten, making capital investment a multiplier for jobs and income.
Secretary Weeks heads a Presidential Committee on transportation regulation and criticizes current rules for limiting price competition. The panel urges easing ICC pricing controls to match costs with no discrimination, arguing this would save the public money and boost carrier strength, while noting carriers’ inherent advantages are not accounted for. The result is a loss for the nation.
Fifteen years of change reduce the farm population by 2.5 million while the nation grows by 30 million. Mechanization promises higher output with less labor, making farming more productive, economical, and versatile as demand rises. machines are seen as the path to continued plenty.
Salvation Army seeks Christmas support in Bath with Rotary volunteers staffing red kettle sites downtown next Saturday. Last season the charity distributed 66 dinner orders, 221 clothing items and shoes, 192 toys, and 233 sunshine baskets to residents locally.
The article reports a disagreement within the Atomic Energy Commission over Commissioner Thomas E. Murray’s proposal to invite global representatives to witness an H-bomb blast at Eniwetok. Four members opposed it, while Murray supported it, calling for world comprehension before controls are pursued.
Elizabeth Zulalian and W Morse pleaded guilty to speeding and related offenses in municipal court with fines and costs totaling about ten dollars each. Kenneth Gomes and George Stewart faced fines for traffic violations. Other defendants faced charges of driving without a license vagrancy and drunken driving with varying penalties. Additional cases were postponed or placed on file.
State Senator Philip Chapman of the First District will speak at a Young Republican dinner Thursday evening at the Phoenix. The Portland attorney, active in Maine Young Republican clubs for over a decade, is in his second Maine Senate term. Republicans in the county are invited. reservations are closed, tickets available at the door.
The annual Christmas sale and chicken pattie supper sponsored by the Central Congregational church league will be held Friday. The 2 pm sale takes place in the upstairs parish house and the supper runs 5 to 7 pm with Mrs. A Lincoln Anderson as supper chair.
Sagadahoc County’s deer tagging fell to 164 at four nearby stations, down from 1954 174 and 1953 191. Woolwich led with 98 tagged at Sagadahoc Sports Center while Bath 32, Phippsburg 19, Georgetown 15, and no hunting accidents were reported.
Miss Joan E Hawkes was honored at a surprise pre nuptial shower on Monday evening at 234 Center Street hosted by Miss Marion Holmes. Gifts were given in a clothes basket with streamers and bells, and refreshments were served from a bridal table. Attending guests included Mrs L William Fogg Mrs Forrest Baker Mrs Edward Hawkes Sr Mrs Eugene Hawkes and many Bath residents.
Members of the Home Nursing Class led by Lenesta A Ham R N and sponsored by the Bath Chapter American Red Cross met at Mrs Arthur L Wing s High Street home for the final session and a Christmas party The program featured Civil Defense films on artificial respiration and atomic attack burns. Attending were Mrs Bertha Peabody Mrs Donna MacMahan Mrs Helen Webster Mrs Irene Perkins Mrs Pauline Leask Mrs Madelyn Ricker Mrs Dora Haley and Mrs Helen Howes Guest Mrs R Clinton McFadden attended the party.
The Fireside club of Winter Street Congregational church finalized plans for a Christian scavenger hunt on December 11 during the Sunday meeting. Refreshments will follow at 352 High Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward D True. Wayne Akeley and Clifford Newell reported on the event while the group rehearsed Christmas carols for December 24 caroling.
Donald C. Preble was re-elected commander of T. W. Hyde Camp, Sons of Union Veterans at the Monday meeting. New officers for the year include Malcolm Witham as senior vice commander, Harry Warner as junior vice commander, George Melzard secretary, Vernon Miller treasurer, Maurice Warner first camp council member, Lynwood V. Miller second camp council member, and C. L. Hooker third camp council member. Installation is set for January.
Ed Sutton and Buddy Sasser sparked North Carolina as they broke a scoreless drought to post five touchdowns against South Carolina. Sasser led with three touchdowns and the pair fueled an early season breakthrough.
Standings show Dawn White and Jeanette Stinson among top bowlers with 1 star and Stephanie Rush at 3 stars. After school basketball teams are listed with captains, while French club initiation and Patch Hop plans highlight student activities. Faculty volleyball setback ends All-Stars win 23 16. Leaders Corps vs Kilowatts also noted.
The Winter Street Ladies Aid met at Winter Street Church with President Mrs. Kenneth Francisco reporting a 9.50 treasury gain from a recent card party hosted by Treasurer Mrs. Raymond Welch. They outlined a Dec 8 pre Christmas sale at 2 pm and a lobster salad supper at 6 pm, with future events including a Dec 23 Christmas party at the manse and a donations drive for a needy New York church.
Hockomock Council marked its seventh anniversary with a Thursday night dinner and program. Past Great Pocahontas Florence Vaughn of Yarmouth presided at the founding event. Dignitaries from Pownal, New Gloucester, Yarmouth, South Portland, Portland, Brunswick, Orrs Island and Bath Ramona Council attended.
Bath Junior High announces rosters for 1955-56 varsity A and B basketball teams under Coaches LaRochelle and Martin. Players include eighth and ninth graders Carl Stinson Bruce Kingsbery Willard Sprague Richard Davis Peter Farrell Fred Brown Charles King David Barter Edward Avery Earl Cooper Joe Robinson Kent Stone Fred Mitchell Harold Pinkham Jon Paisley Robert Bruce Ernest Bishop Tony McLaughlin William Avery William Reed Brian Legard Ronald Pye Ken Poole Wayne Fitzgerald Peter Childs. Season start aimed for December 17 with schedules in progress.
Winter Street Congregational Fireside Club will run a Christian scavenger hunt on December 11 to collect useful articles for foreign missionaries. L Fujiano and Mrs Fujiano of the Tottori Children's Home in Japan will be among the beneficiaries along with other needy institutions housing war orphans.
The South End PTA will remember the Children of the State Military and Naval Children's Home. PTA members meet at 7 45 Tuesday evening at the association hall and bring wrapped gifts for boys or girls aged six to ten. Gifts are sent to the home.
A five year old from Sunday School received a promotion certificate after a year of religious instruction under the alias Laurel McCrackett, noted by her mother and father.
Evidence of tuberculosis has been detected in the skeletons of prehistoric humans and in the mummies of ancient Egypt, indicating the disease’s ancient presence.
Winter Street Congregational church couples club elected officers for the coming year. Mr and Mrs Ralph Brewer were named presidents succeeding Mr and Mrs Arah Richmond. Other officers include Mr and Mrs Merton Brad way vice presidents, Mr and Mrs William R Rogers secretaries, and Mr and Mrs Donald C Freeman treasurers. The meeting featured a Christmas play narrated by Rev and Mrs Martin V B Sargent and carol singing. A covered dish supper was served for twenty couples.
Police in Corpus Christi traced a residential water puddle to a water leak but uncovered two cases of beer and two gum dispensers blocking a storm sewer. A nearby service station was burglarized the night before, with merchandise left behind.
Several hundred Bath residents braved wintry weather for the Kennebec Greenhouses Christmas open house on North Street. Snow added realism to the outdoor display with a package sleigh and Santa on the roof as children visited with parents. Inside, decorations and floral displays highlighted the Yule season, with candy canes and Nativity scenes. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Rita Pierce, Mrs. Betty Henderson, and Miss Marguerite Mulcahy with Santa Claus.
Daniel L. Lord Jr of Beacon Street Methodist reports subscriptions at 80 percent of the 1956 budget, 35 percent above last year’s first day. Reuben C. Walker says the Church of the New Jerusalem campaign is by mail and will likely raise the budget within the month.
A historical quote contrasts curing insanity with the belief that a man with mental deficiency cannot have his intelligence increased, reflecting era specific views on intellect and pathology.
A mixed page shows crossword clues with numbered across and down entries, a cryptogram puzzle titled CRYPTOQUOTE and a Shakespeare quote misquoted as What all my pretty chickens and their dam in one fell swoop. The page lists puzzle hints and a credit line from Ming Features Syndicate.
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