This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
4
European managers touring the United States report mixed impressions from Business Week. They praise U S productivity and worker diligence while noting differences in management as a class versus a function. They foresee limited agreement between U S and European business cultures and point to ownership attitudes as a key gap.
The farmer earned 9.5 million dollars from meat last year, about one third of all cash income including crops and government payments, a rise of one million dollars over 1949. Meat supports many farmers from small to large operations, and a healthy meat industry relies on free markets rather than government price controls, which today threaten shortages and black markets.
A Senate subcommittee blasts the Defense Department for excess high ranking officers and too many civilian staff in Washington. Committee Chairman Johnson of Texas asks Defense Secretary Lovett to cut generals and admirals in the capital while noting numerous colonels and Navy captains act as messengers or aides.
Senator Johnson cited figures showing 361 generals and flag officers in Washington last Septem ber versus 397 at war’s end in Europe, while service strength dropped from 12 million to under 3.5 million. Pentagon officials said hearings require specialists to answer unexpected questions.
Harold T. Polley 36 pleaded innocent to operating a truck without required red and blue lights. The truck owned by Andrew Maynard of Topsham, hired by the State to sand the highway, collided with a Lakeside Farms truck from Vassalboro, causing about 500 dollars damage to the other vehicle. Polley admitted sand and salt were partly loaded but denied night sanding after the crash. He was fined 6.30 dollars costs and appealed with 50 dollars recognizance for January term. State Trooper Buzzell testified.
Donald R. St. Pierre age 22 of Topsham pled guilty to drunken driving in municipal court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. St. Pierre arrested Dec. 22 on Leeman Highway, previously convicted Aug. 25, 1946 in Brunswick. He was fined 200 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs, plus three months at Augusta jail, sentence suspended on payment. Patrolman Edward Newell was the complainant.
Central Congregational church adorns its sanctuary with a tall pulpit tree silvered depictions and festive floral arrangements. The service features well received anthems directed by Mrs. F D Hill with organist Mrs Carleton W Andrews and a sermon urging focus on spiritual values over material concerns.
The Y M C A Girls Junior Hi Y organized a Christmas food drive at Central Grammar with permission from the school. They collected canned goods and money, turning them over to Captain Klimoff of the Salvation Army for distribution to needy Bath families this Christmas. This marked the first such effort by the group, with Rosalind Higgins as food committee chair and many members helping.
A rear end collision on Route 1 near the Bath West Bath line left a Gorham woman with a three stitch arm cut while her son suffered chest injuries and another passenger was struck on the head. Tappan C. Fitzgerald 19 driver of the sedan blamed glare for striking a parked oil truck. Reuben E. Van Dine 28 of Woolwich delivered oil nearby. Mrs Ida Mary Fitzgerald 46 sought hospital care. Brian Kennedy 17 another Gorham passenger.
The event featured songs and saxophone solos by Cleve Page with Linda Leeman on vocals and Joseph Avery on xylophone, plus performances by Bob Ramsey and Cliff Leeman on piano. Professor Mike Cohen led the quiz with cash prizes for correct answers, followed by gift distribution, dancing, and social time.
Mrs. W J Voorhees ordered baskets for Capt Richard Klimoff to aid needy families. Advisory Board members and friends distributed them Monday. Girl Guards packed some vegetables Thursday afternoon led by Nancy Pinkham Linda Ryans Caroline Ryans Barbara Bartlett Joan Lewis Shirley Staples Jenni Fleming Meredith Mitchell Caroline Bennett Carolyn McEachern. Packing began at 8 a.m.
Postmaster Edward N. Hart states early estimates show this year’s Christmas mail rush not as heavy as last year. Stamp sales and cancellations are down and he notes a peak in mail handling may have passed with signs of leveling off today.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Henderson of North Street leave Wednesday for Rochester New York to visit Mrs Hendersons parents Mr and Mrs Edward Curtis. Saturday they attend the wedding of Mrs Hendersons brother Edward Curtis Jr and Miss Claire Gunnar at St Pauls Church Rochester at 430 Mrs Henderson will be a bridesmaid and Mr Henderson an usher.
Lucky the mongrel dog warned Ubald and Mrs La France of a kitchen blaze in their North Bath home near Whiskeag creek. Fire crews from Bath Engines 2 and 3 battled the flames starting at the chimney, with damage around 300 dollars.
John McInnes of Portland and Bath native was elected trustee to fill the vacancy at Portland Savings Bank. He has served as director of H. M. Payson & Co since 1933 and chairs its statistical department, also directing Portland Gas Light Co and Consumers Water Co. He studied at Bowdoin and Harvard, worked in Newark prior, and lives in Stroudwater with Elizabeth Randall and three children.
Engine 3 responded Sunday night at 8 35 PM to a chimney fire at 29th street. The city aerial ladder truck assisted to access the roof. Firemen contained the blaze with a booster line from Engine 3 and no damage occurred.
A Maine newspaper note recalls Christmas cards from Ed Talbert political writer for Gannet Publishing Co and from Roland H Cobb inland fish and game official on vacation in Florida. Governor Payne and wife release a state themed card while local candidate chatter centers on Robert Hale and possible rivals Fred Allen and Edmund Mahoney with no formal announcements yet.
About 20 Ohioan Taft boosters met in Hallowell to boost the presidential bid. Former Gov. Sewall of Bath and County Attorney Harold J. Rubin, slated to head the Saga dahoc Taft chapter, led a Maine state policy panel. John D. M. Hamilton, former national GOP chair, attended and discussed strategy with Sewall in Augusta.
Bowdoinham rumors say Cleveland P. Curtis may seek the Republican nomination for State Representative from Bowdoinham Bowdoinham Georgetown Richmond and Perkins. Vincent C. Jones declares candidacy for Sagadahoc GOP Senator in 1952, signaling Curtis has a green light with no opposition. Curtis has been mentioned for Sagadahoc state committeeman but would abandon it if he runs for Representative.
City clerk reports no nomination papers filed this week as Christmas approaches with personal problems overshadowing politics. Officials expect a surge after the new year, leaving just over a week for filing.
The Bath Board of Education term for Edwin R. Andrews expires in February and he may seek re election. Negotiations and comments suggest a contested Republican nomination for the bin seat with Harold contesting and Ned praised for years of service.
Portland Social Security office manager Keith C. Coombs clarifies self-employed individuals report net earnings for social security once a year after year end. Any with $400+ annual net earnings must file the self-employment tax return. forms accompany income tax forms. Self-employed workers earn 1951 credit, and a free booklet Do You Work For Yourself? is available.
The seventh grade held a Christmas program and party before holiday vacation. Peter Francisco was master of ceremonies. The event featured a Frosty tap dance by Bonnie Belanger, jokes by Jane Marble, poems by Bethel Estes, musical numbers by Joan Crane Betty Lou Libby Elfreda Quitzan and Bet Ty Babine, Silent Night and Jingle Bells performances, and gifts from a committee. Ice cream and candy bags were provided by the North Center PTA, with treats from several mothers.
About 100 parents and friends attended Mitchell School's Christmas program. Students from Junior Primary to Grade 5 performed songs including Silent Night and Jingle Bells. The event showcased voice development across grades in a building lacking modern facilities.
The First National Store held its Christmas party at 62 High Street the previous Wednesday. Kenneth Wood showed moving pictures after a joke gift exchange and canasta games were played. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Brann and Mrs. Virginia Staples. Notable attendees included Carroll Witham, Kenneth Wood, Manuel Bowers, Donald Sylvester, Mae Campbell, Virginia Staples, Marion Bourgoin, June Crockett, Pauline Thomas, Augusta Cassidy, and many others. Sahara is the Arabic word for wilderness.
John Cooke Jr of the W Attlee Burbee Co Philadelphia is spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs John Cooke in Middle Street. His sister Barbara Cooke a student at the Childs Education Foundation in New York City is also home for the holidays.
The first Leaders Corps meeting at the Y Friday elected Robert J. Arsenault as president. The group includes 8th grade boys with leadership qualities taking part in gym supervision, scorers and officials, and coaching aid for Y teams.
Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Cleary hosted an informal gathering at 2 Bailey Street last Wednesday to celebrate Mr Cleary's recent promotion. Attending guests included several Navy officers and their spouses from Bath Iron Works and local circles.
Thomas J. Wright aged 26 of 473 Middle Street pleaded guilty in municipal court to a local charge on Washington Street. Judge Gardiner R. Deering found the other truck driver guilty and Wright paid 4.70 dollars in costs. Patrolman John M. Kelliher was the complainant.
A crossword puzzle listing across and down clues with answers fitting standard word lengths Plus a cryptoquote puzzle labeled LONGFELLOW where A maps to L and X to O and so on with daily variable mappings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.