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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
2
The piece cites William Henry Chamberlain Jr on food rationing, noting England's move toward ending rationing by May under Churchill’s government and contrasting it with U.S. policy. It argues government controls curb free markets and warns that artificial leveling harms consumers.
Railroads must move an enormous pre-Christmas mail load starting December 1 with about 250 million parcels and greeting cards daily through Christmas. The Post Office estimates about 5.706 billion items will be carried in 24 days, averaging over one item per person in the U S Canada and Mexico daily. To handle this volume, 3,760,162 square feet of mail cars are required, equivalent to 62,229 standard mail cars.
Railroads with vast facilities will assemble more than 5200 solid mail trains of 12 cars each to handle Christmas gifts and greetings. The system, praised as the Iron Horse, guarantees prompt and orderly delivery during the holiday season.
Bath Court fined Rodney S Upham 42 of High street 100 for drunken driving on Vine street with 6.15 dollars in costs multiple similar charges against Yipcess Cook 34 of Valley road were heard. Cook received 100 dollar fine and costs after his car hit a utility pole. passenger J Robert Carey 31 of Allen street was hospitalized with head injuries. Other defendants faced continued charges Bennett 23 of Brunswick and Stetson 19 of Fair Haven Mass had charges continued. Talbert Williams of Phippsburg had larceny of a doe on file after admitting prior Army sentence. One intoxication case was placed on file as a first offense.
The Bath Rifle Club held its lead in the Alden M. Gayton Post Rifle League by edging Rumford Rifle Club 950 to 947 at Auburn Armory. H. McIntire and P. Staley led Bath in the Gold League, while B. Cornish of Rumford topped the night. In Blue League Bath won 933 to 916 with A. Petit as high scorer for Bath.
A 51-year-old Bath man with a long criminal record appeared before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Municipal Court on a drunkenness charge. He asked for probation during the Christmas season, and the judge placed the case on file with a merry Christmas greeting.
Haskell Memorial School marked Centennial Day with a program guided by Mrs. R. A. Bettle. Doris Thistle recounted the school’s history from its 1942 start in Randolph New York to its 12th year, noting seven graduates and 49 enrolled students over 11 years. The address traced Adventist education from Bucks Bridge to 4798 schools serving 232 087 students in 197 countries.
The No 1 engine house on Marshall street will house the current No 4 fire truck while awaiting the arrival of the Seagraves 750 gallon pumper any day now. The floor has been reinforced with heavy timbers to support the heavier vehicle. Doors may be widened later but are currently narrow yet usable with careful maneuvering.
A New Hampshire education plan provides knowledge and training for proper gun handling and hunting conduct to aid non hunters who enjoy the outdoors and could be at risk. The program suggests statewide adoption and notes potential profit for other states. detailed information available from the New Hampshire State Department of Education in Concord.
A chorus of Intermediate and Senior Girl Scouts will perform Christmas carols from City Hall steps on Friday December 18 at 4 p.m. Meeting time for participants is 2 45 p.m. at City Hall auditorium. Mrs Donald Freeman and Mrs Aubrey Steen Jr oversaw arrangements, with Mrs Arthur Bower conducting the group.
The city received a five ton Allis Chalmers bulldozer from Eastern Tractor Co of Portland for $6 018 40 after trade in of the old tractor loader. The machine was delivered from Portland on Thursday morning and will be used at the North End disposal area.
Independent reports wreath thefts in the city with one taken from a Washington street home and another from Garden street. A third center street porch had red berry decorations stolen earlier in the week, suggesting a possible single culprit.
A 53-year-old Woolwich man, Chester MacMahan, was hospitalized after his pickup left Five Islands road, hit a rock and guard rails near Georgetown. Passenger Walter MacMahan of Robinhood suffered severe facial cuts. both were treated at Bath Memorial Hospital.
Allan Spear the Bath Savings Institution treasurer announced the bank will sponsor a Safety Program for the coming year in cooperation with the local school system and the police chief. Poster distribution to area schools features a large S shaped roadway design, full color illustrations, safety signs, and a calendar date pad for daily reminders.
Wardens Harold L. Ricker and Malcolm MacIntosh spotted green lit signs and caught Albert Doughty in Falmouth attempting to dig clams in a closed area at the mouth of the Presumpscot River. Doughty, 26, received six months probation in Municipal Court after pleading guilty. wardens seized a portable headlamp device used for illegal digging.
Mrs Clyde Robinson hosted a birthday party for her son Joe at Lambert Park community hall on Thursday afternoon. Guests enjoyed indoor games, a prettily iced cake, ice cream and cookies as Joe opened gifts with friends Joyce Scanlin, Coretta Morse, Joan Fogg, and others.
A 51 year old Bathman with a long arrest record was jailed ten days in Augusta after being picked up Saturday night for drunkenness. Judge Deering noted the man hoped to spend Christmas outside. the pair were arrested after planning to have Christmas dinner downtown.
Harlan Pinkham of Five Islands paid a $5 fine and $5.70 costs after pleading guilty to failing to deposit coins in a meter while parking in Bath. Patrolman Robert Starling brought the charge, the first under a new city overtime parking ordinance. Also heard was a case of intoxication with a $5 fine and $6.15 costs or 15 days in jail.
Two cases before Judge Gardiner R. Deering, assault and battery and illegal clam digging. Harry Fitzherbert of 40 Office Drive pleaded guilty and received a three month suspended sentence plus six months probation. Arthur Darling Brunswick Arthur Delano and Clinton Cunningham Bath pleaded guilty to digging dams at Phippsburg with $10 fines suspended upon costs.
Police investigate a vehicle collision after a left turn on a wet roadway caused the car to skid and crash into a ledge. Memorial hospital adds a stainless steel dishwashing machine described as a real asset.
Grace Church hosts an organ recital Sunday evening December 20 with Rev Dr Walter Wick Inven performing pieces from Christ and other works. The program supports Theological Education for training ministers. Swisher and colleagues, longtime Freeport and St. Louis clergy, will participate. Public invitation extended to hear fine music and support religious education.
Seven year old Jean Lee Steen daughter of Mrs Phyllis Steen of 393 High Street escaped serious harm after colliding with a truck at High and Corliss Streets Saturday afternoon. Taken to Bath Memorial Hospital she suffered a deep head laceration and a severely bruised ankle. Police identified the truck driver as Charles H Guild of 43 Russell Street.
A Center street resident reports that red berries arranged with fir on her porch for the holidays were stolen. She suspects the theft occurred overnight last Wednesday or after dark the day before. The berries were gathered in the country and were unusually large.
The progress report by Clerk of the Works James Gardner shows the building at 40 percent physically complete as of Dev. 1, with 48 percent of construction time elapsed. The lag between physical completion and time elapsed has narrowed in recent weeks.
A Friday night teen age dance at Huse school auditorium pleased participants. Attending patrons and host couples included Councilman and Mrs. Ronald Oulton, Mr. and Mrs. Deserie Amirault, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scanlon, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wetherbee.
A long reader list features many names including Ruth Bowen Betty Wal lace Patricia A Robinson Nancy Hart Ruth Annis Carol Boudreau Judie Ayer Martha Holmes Marie Michaud Betty Layton Joan Hawkes Roberta Hawkes Ruth Amirault Barbara Harrison Dolores Trask Betsy Douglas Bethel Estes Beverly Hughes Joan Crane Diane Bailey Elvira Pecci Judy Watts Miriam Cottle Joyce Lemoine Roger Carter Donald Carlton Jack Wallace Douglas Tuck Jo Anne Pye Donna Guynn Marcia Dodge Jacqueline Frost Donna Leonard Igra Ellis Patsy wore Lorraine Drake Joan awkes Irene Vaillancourt Cecily von Huene Virginia Wal Sparks Patsy Foss and Shirley tchum.
Mrs Washin visited Edward St. Martin of Gordon Street on Sunday in Portland with her mother Mrs Ralph Dunton Jr. They plan to return at the fifth of next week for a Christmas visit with her daughter and family.
Health Officer Roscoe C. McFadden reports Bath area milk samples for September. Raw milk requirements include total solids at least 11.75 and fat at least 3.25. Standard plate counts vary with suppliers and reflect compliance with quality standards.
Wesley Church Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening with Miss Yvonne Crosby in charge. They reported a Festival of All Nations sale supporting Dr. Marvin Piburn in Nyadiri Southern Rhodesia and the MYF fund for education hospital and agricultural missions.
Three cases were heard in Municipal Court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Harold E. Pickard of West Bath pleaded guilty to drunken lying on Water street, fined 100 dollars with 6.60 dollars costs and three months to pay. Barbara Wise of Topsham pleaded guilty to driving without a license, sentenced to 10 dollars plus 9.70 dollars costs and six months probation. Arthur J. Michalos of Bath paid 10 dollars and 7.30 dollars costs after admitting speeding on Washington street at 50 mph in a 25 mph zone.
Applications are open for a custodian janitor position at the Bath postoffice. Forms available from Paul Vvera civil examiner at the postoffice. Eligibility requires being at least eight and not yet sixty-two years old.
Mr and Mrs Robert Reynolds are in Washington DC for the holidays with their son Robert who attends Hilder Preparatory School. They plan to return to Bahrain in the spring.
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