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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
1
Labor and organized groups share concern over the federal income tax now in place. A Wall Street Journal summary notes despite differing approaches both sides seek relief for middle and lower income taxpayers amid high surtaxes and a possible rise in military spending.
In this Christmas reflection the writer extols American freedoms including church choice press freedom market choice and travel without restraint. He urges gratitude for family gatherings Christmas bells and peaceful outdoors and calls for peace on earth and goodwill to men as Christmas 1956 nears.
The Detroit Edison Company president spoke on peacetime atomic power safety and noted extensive precautions. He cited public facility insurance up to 100 million for AEC licensed plants and argued the safety record is strong due to understood hazards and strict procedures. The AEC would not license unsafe plants, he added.
The piece explains that a surge in credit demand from industry public works state and local programs homebuilding and consumer borrowing risks accelerating inflation. With unemployment near full and wages rising, the Federal Reserve Board aims to curb inflation by tightening money supply.
The Sunday school presents a Christmas Eve program at First Baptist Church with songs Jesus, Joy to the World, The Star and God’s Gift. Rev Warren Harris leads invocations and benediction. participants include Cathy Brown Calvin Harris Brenda Harris and Joyce Oliver. An eggnog party hosted by Dr and Mrs Charles Shain and Mr and Mrs Pierce Fuller followed at Georgetown Center.
A full church heard a program titled I to the World with readings songs and a Christmas tableau. Members from Bath Yarmouth and Georgetown attended as part of a busy holiday week.
Make fruit cake well for the holidays by wrapping tightly and storing in a cool place. Proper wrapping protects it from air and moisture, preserving flavor and texture until serving.
Funeral service for Mrs. Marie Beeys who died Sunday evening at age 93. The Pine Tree Society executive director from 194? to 196? oversaw the Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital and Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children. She led education bills for handicapped children and expanded Easter Seal fundraising before retirement. Survived by daughter Mrs. Dudley Fay Jr., son James B., mother Mrs. Jameson, two sisters, two grandchildren, a grandson, an aunt and uncle.
Bath Lumber Co defeated Farnham Lumber Co 48 to 35 while Elks edged Bath Bus 48 to 47 in a close game. George Sonia led Bath Bus with 23 points. Bill Hennessey topped Bath Lumber Co with 21. Referees were Tipsword, Callan, Dow, and Miers. Time of games 4 8 s.
City Council orders the 10 pm curfew siren discontinued after mothers complained it woke children. Curfew remains in effect for juveniles but teens will rely on their own watches.
Post-Graduate champ Bob Breeden, a ninth grader at McCormick Junior High in Cheyenne, won the broad jump at the state class AA track meet and helped Cheyenne set a state record in the 880-yard relay.
A lake in Mudjatik northwestern Saskatchewan is named Springman Lake to honor the Springman family of Ratner and Ridge Dale districts for their pioneering work in the central province. The name will appear on future provincial maps.
In October 1956 employment stood around 67 million in the nation. Unemployment nationwide hovered just under one million, reflecting a modest jobless figure amid overall employment strength.
Mrs Genévieve Hosmer widow of Clinton Hosmer died Tuesday morning at Memorial. Born May 18 1886 in Rockland she was daughter of Cunningham and Hannah Witham. One daughter Mrs William Wallace Brunswick, one brother John Cunningham Topsham, one sister Mrs Elizabeth Thomas Scotch Islands, four grandchildren. She lived with her daughter in Brunswick recently and was a member of St Marys Church. Funeral services were held at 9 am with a Requiem High Mass at St Marys Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery family lot.
Funeral services for Mrs. Luella M. Trufant Noyes were conducted in Everett Massachusetts. She died at age 63, widow of B. Noyes, a prominent Everett real estate and insurance figure. Active in civic and church work, she held roles in O E S Southerage D A R Friday Club and the First Congregational Church. Survived by her daughter Mrs. Madeline Clark.
William E B DeForest 67 of Monts Road Woolwich died Saturday afternoon. Funeral held 2 p m Wednesday at Frank E Campbell Chapel New York. Born July 27 1889 Wetmore Kansas he was retired in 1951 as sales manager for Graybar Electric New York district. Survived by wife Trudy. He served as an official of Phelips Dodge Copper Products Company.
Mrs. G H Litch of Stoneham Massachusetts died early Monday after a short illness in a Stoneham hospital. She was sister of the late Mrs. Charles C Low of Bath. Survivors include nephew Percy R Low of Bath and grand nieces Ellen Low of Bath and Jean Low of Chestnut Hill. Mr and Mrs Low attended the funeral. burial was in Richmond.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell officiating. Honorary bearers included Walter Day Daniel Marshall Percy Low and Roger Skillings. Active bearers were Robert Mosher Robert Moore William Dolloff and Roland McIntosh. Burial followed in Oak Grove.
Andrew R Cahill 58 of 68 South Street died after major operation at Bath Memorial hospital. Born March 28 1898 in Bath son of Fred and Minnie Cahill he lived in Bath most of life. Survived by widow Mabel Mitchell Cahill three sons Russell Richard and John a daughter Margaret Herrin a sister Ernest Hall and four grandchildren. He held posts with Colonial club Masonic bodies and local business positions.
Funeral services for Lloyd G Daley were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell officiating. Bearers were George Hopkins, Richard Frates, Robert Gordon and John Hinds. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Prayers were offered Wednesday at 10 a m by Rev. John E. Bellefontaine from A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral residence for Joseph P. Robichaud. Bearers were Andrew Lesier Daniel C. Webber Christopher Kelley and Harry Robichaud. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Lloyd Garrison Daley 83 of Bath died Thursday at Bath Memorial Hospital. Born Parker Head November 5, 1873 he lived in Bath 65 years. A tinsmith by trade he worked at Bath Iron Works Troop’s Hardware and Maine State Military and Naval Children’s Home maintenance. A Wesley Methodist church member he served on the Official Board and was an honorary member recently. Daley belonged to Solar Lodge Popikomery St Bernard R A C Unlap Commandery and the Knights of Pythias. Surviving are one sister Mrs. Charles Perry Bath and one niece.
Prayers were said for Francis J. Eastman at F. Mayo & Son Funeral residence. Services were Thursday at 10 a.m. Bearers named were James Elliot Floyd Ames Herbert Leamond Trude Gilley Roscoe Mie and Elliot Cummings. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Authorities report Gertrude Baker of Deer Pit Minnesota was driving on U S Highway 2 when a deer ran into her path and was killed. A peanut roasting fire occurred in Knoxville Tennessee injuring no one.
Funeral services for Charles E. Preble were conducted at Curtis Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery, Winnegance.
Not The Right Port St. Joseph Mo police say Navy men reported aces girls gathered outside the War Reserve Armory and disturbing the Bluejackets. Police sent the girls home after the incident.
Levee, trained by N R McLeod and ridden by Woodhouse, won the Monmouth Oaks marking a three way win for a Canadian owned horse born in Vancouver British Columbia.
E. R. Lee Randall of Auburn aged 57 and former steward of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission died after a short illness. He was born January 3, 1893 in Lewiston, son of Jesse and C Belle Randall, and attended Lewiston schools. Survived by widow Della Meer, a son Oliver M. Randall of Auburn, two sisters, a brother, and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Mary Alda Clifford 62 wife of Willard E E Clifford of South Freeport died Saturday in a Brunswick hospital after a short illness. Born Westport Island daughter of Frank and Mary Alda Moore Tarbox she lived in South Freeport ten years. Surviving include her husband three brothers a daughter a sister a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in South Freeport.
Charles Elmer Preble 89 of 81 High street died at Bath Memorial hospital Friday night after a long illness. A retired carpenter and former Bath Iron Works employee born May 28, 1867, he was a life long Bath resident and past Sachem of Sasanoa Tribe Red Men. Survived by a niece Frances Perry of Sebring Florida and two nephews Alton Perry of Braintree Massachusetts and Clarence Lakin.
Susan Morse died Friday evening in a Schenectady hospital where she had been a patient since Wednesday. Born April 1 1954 she was the daughter of Edward and Nellie Page Morse of Curry Road Extension Schenectady. Surviving are parents a brother and sister grandparents and many relatives. There are four dental offices on the U S aircraft carrier Saratoga.
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