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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1958
Page
2
A lighthearted look at box top detergent offers as Christmas shopping shifts toward grocery store soap departments. The piece notes promises of free washing machines with purchases and teases evolving premium deals, urging thrift and holiday planning with branded products and gifts.
General Motors chairman Frederic Donner urged business and government to take calculated risks to foster constructive change and higher output. He cautioned against tax, monetary, and price-support policies that hinder risk-taking and urged Congress to consider forward-looking economic policies.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce launches a nationwide drive to rally support for Congress to cut federal spending and reform the tax system. It argues high debt and heavy tax burden justify unified taxpayer action and a full overhaul of the tax rate structure.
A quotation attributed to Frank Rooney defines immortality as the power to move others long after one has ceased moving, highlighting lasting impact over personal action.
Rev. Ernest Roberts delivered a morning message at First Baptist Georgetown on Eph 2 10 arguing believers are created for good works and defining three themes The Work The worker in Christ and The workmanship He noted laymen meet at Lisbon Fall and Bowdoinham Association events with varied local reports of school, attic relics and neighbors aiding in classes and visits across Georgetown Center Woolwich and Bath area.
Central Church plans a Friday sale from 11 80 to 5 in the parish house featuring coffee tea and a light lunch. Decorations center on an all German carol theme with hand painted murals and a snow scene. Local volunteers prepare foods candies cookies cakes pies breads doughnuts and note paper with an etched church scene. Tickets are sold by League members and at the door.
City Council reappointed Fred Drake to the Parking District, praising his outstanding work as chairman since its inception. A separate motion to fill the Personnel Service Commission vacancy caused by Andrew Rutherford’s death was tabled for one month to study possible candidates.
Thomas Jefferson and wife Martha Skelton had six children. four died in infancy, leaving a somber familial toll for the presidential family.
The Five Islands Good Neighbor club met at Mrs Franz Stevens home with a fine attendance. The Christmas party is set for Dec 16 at Mrs Erland Moore’s home with a covered dish supper at 6 and gift exchange. Members and guests listed include Mrs Thomas Watson Mrs Erland Moore Mrs Dennis Moore and many others. A busy week of church activities followed with Bible class and a Christmas program planned for Dec 23.
Miss Karen Ann Furbish and Eric Wilhelm Schutt formalized their marriage at the Navajo with Justice of the Peace Louisa Howard presiding. Attendants were Yvonne Furbish and Dwight Furbish Jr. The bride wore lace over pink satin with a lace bolero. the groom serves as a U S Coast Guard seaman.
Edward Simpson of Bath and two Columbus swordmakers claim a price-slashing duel against German competitors. W C Popp and E T Larcier began sword production thirty years ago after Navy officers were told to carry swords again since 1941. They argue German labor costs of 40 cents an hour undercut them.
Nelson Foss, current American Legion department vice commander, is named as a future department commander at the state convention. At a Saturday testimonial dinner in the Smith Tobey post, an inscribed silver bowl was presented by Post Commander Robert Wagner. Admiral Claude S. Gillette spoke of Pearl Harbor and WWII experiences. Attendance totaled about 75 with a reception and dance to follow at the Masonic Temple.
West Bath Grange held a Guest Officers Night with pro tem officers Benedict Ouellette Irving Chipman Shirley Ouellette Augustus Johnson William Sparks Carey Burr and others leading the event. The evening featured musical readings and skits with performances by Tracey Stilphen Burr Reid and Reid and a social hour with refreshments.
Near zero temperatures hampered firemen as an easterly wind fanned flames onto adjacent buildings. About 20 firemen laid 2,500 feet of hose, engine 4 of Bath responding. Woolwich officials noted the loss would be widely felt for the broiler plant’s business and tax impact. Hillcrest Poultry officials could not be reached for comment on reconstruction.
Mrs Leah Beals Strout former Bath resident died Sunday at Jackson Heights Long Island N Y Funeral services were held at Coster's Funeral Chapel Elmhurst NY She was a nurse for Mrs Harry Webber Winnegance and belonged to DAR D E S and Cosmopolitan club Survivors include three sons Lester Conwell and Stanley and three Bath cousins
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret MacNeil Wilson were conducted at Curtis Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev Frederick Niles of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiating. Bearers were Elihu Fullerton Thomas Fullerton Herbert Craig and Myron Craig. Interment was at Oak Grove.
The public is invited to an open house at the Christian Science reading rooms on Front street. Christian Science literature and recordings will be on display and local church members will meet with visitors from 1 to 9 p.m.
Fred S. Deering 89 former Bath resident died Nov 3 at his Quincy Mass home. Committal services were conducted at Oak Grove with Masonic services the day before in Quincy. He worked at A. S. Winslow Co and Bath Iron Works before moving to Quincy where he was with Bethlehem Steel Fore River plant. Survived by widow Lillian Sprague Deering four Bath cousins and a Belmont Mass niece.
William F Edwards aged 4 died at his Island Falls home after a long life in town. Born March 29 1874 in Searsport he was a 50 year mason and counted seven sons and three grandsons among his family. Surviving are his widow Melvina Rockwell Edwards seven sons one daughter and several grandchildren.
Mrs Margaret M Wilson 87 widow of Thomas A Wilson died Friday evening at her son Frank Wilson's Bath home 1333 Washington street. A Calais native she moved to Bath 70 years ago after time in Parrsboro Nova Scotia. She belonged to Beacon Street Methodist church Women’s Society for Christian Service. Survived by son Roy McNeil a brother and sister Mrs Annie Craige, both of Bath.
Mrs Leah E Strout former Bath resident died Sunday at Jackson Heights hospital Long Island New York Funeral services were held at 2 p m Wednesday at Costers Funeral chapel 76th Street and Woodside Ave Elmhurst LI.
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Jane Leeman were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Curtis Funeral Home. The Rev. Frederick Niles of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were Roger Pierce, Philip Leavitt, Harry Watson, and Fred Fox. Interment followed in Oak Grove.
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