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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
2
F and Nichols as president and treasurer with Barry C Webber editor discuss postal rate and circulation at second class status. The fragment references the pipe and cee post office for circulation and rate changes.
A 15 minute color film titled Fire on the Farm was produced by the National Fire Waste Council with technical input from Iowa State College, NFPA and the U S Department of Agriculture. Filmed on a New Jersey dairy farm it urges farmers to inspect farm hazards to prevent fires and notes rural departments have improved protection nationwide. The film is loaned free to farm organizations at 13 East 37th Street New York City 17.
Washington efforts aim to help small firms survive wartime. many faced cutoff of materials contracts and loans in WWII. Managers should document facilities and seek subcontracts through larger firms to gain guidance and avoid delays in securing prime contracts.
Economists warn a peace outbreak could strain the U S economy as consumer cautiousness grows. Prices remain elevated with wholesale indices about 18 percent higher than a year earlier after ten weeks of gains and savings intentions weaken.
Business leaders face unclear planning in a twilight zone between peace and war. The situation could tilt in either direction, delaying decisive outcomes and causing unease in thoughtful business quarters.
Levitt and Sons on Long Island built 5,333 homes in 12 months at Levittown and Roslyn sites. The output required one house every 16 minutes for homes selling about 7,990 dollars and 20,000 dollars, using 57.6 million board feet of lumber and 5,321,000 feet of copper tubing. Concrete from two hoppers paved a route NY to LA and back, while 53,000 Venetians blinds could blanket Yankee Stadium area.
Miss Emma L. Hartleb daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hartleb of 12 Maple street married Pvt Reginald N Fickett son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Fickett of Casco in a Me chanic Falls parsonage ceremony Rev Clifford H Taylor officiated with Glena Fickett as matron of honor and Clifford Fickett best man Both from Mechanic Falls Miss Hartleb a Morse High class of 1947 graduate attends Gorham State Teachers College Pvt Fickett Casco High class of 1946 prior to Army service worked for Casco school department stationed at Camp Kilmer N J.
The Bide a Wee club met at Mrs. Helen Parshley’s Clifton Street home with one guest Mrs. Abbie Harding. They voted a donation to the March of Dimes and planned a Valentine party February 14 at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strube’s Spring Street home with buffet, cards, and games.
The Rainbow Girls installation article describes the newly installed officers forming a circle about the altar and singing the Rainbow song with Mrs. LeMoine at the piano. A social hour followed in the banquet hall with refreshments provided by Rainbow Girls mothers and Genesta chapter. The table display by Mrs. Gillespie featured rainbow colors, a pot of gold at one end, and a winter snow scene with dolls in costumes.
Industry Minister H. K. Mahatab told Parliament that during the period France and Belgium supplied 123,623 tons of steel at a cost of 8 million dollars. The Golden Gate Bridge in Sand Was completed in 1937 with a channel span of 4,200 feet.
Pvt. David A. Brownell completes basic at Fort Sill Oklahoma and takes a ten day furlough before reporting to Fort Lawton Seattle. Bath men Pfc Glenwood C Dodge and Pfc Clyde M Wyman train five months at Fort Bliss in fire control equipment. Ralph W Williams 18 joins U S Army reporting to Fort Devens Mass. Pfc Arthur R Hatch receives Combat Infantryman Badge for Korea actions including Hungnam evacuation. Pfc Charles W Paradis attends an eight week Admin course at Fort Jackson. Arthur J Johansen Navy at Oceana Virginia Beach after Newport RI training. S/Sgt Charles F Johansen Air Force stationed Caldwell New Jersey visits Bath. Donald H Robinson Navy on 20 day Cuba leave from Quantanamo. He plans re enlistment aiming for 20 years total.
Wesley church youth fellowship held Sunday evening with advisor Mrs C C Sargent. The series titled What Do You Mean was completed with a talk on Heaven Hell And the Devil by Patsy Morse Walter Upham and Jack Waterhouse. The group also enjoyed a Friday church party with shuffleboard.
Pack 99 at Central church held a February meet with 29 cubs and 54 adults present. Dens displayed river themed exhibits while awards and den performances highlighted the evening. Pack events for February included Scouting Week displays, a banquet at Huse school, Scout Sunday observances, and a Pow Wow at Auburn.
Scott Emmert Johnson and Todd Wayne Johnson celebrated at the Johnson home on Washington Street with a Hop Along Cassidy theme. The four and six year olds enjoyed a movie, decorations, cake, and refreshments with friends including Robert Buck Christopher Buck James Preble Christopher Mussenden Teddy Mussenden Bruce Baker Kent and the hosts.
Elford A. Stover former Bath newspaper editor resigns as public relations director for the Maine Highway Commission and returns to private business. He previously chaired the Maine Liquor Commission until December 1949 and held positions at Bath Iron Works and Daily Times during the 1940s. No successor named by Chief Highway Engineer Lucius Barrows.
mT Bluebird Brownies gathered with leader Mrs Zylpha Richardson and Mrs Vinal King for a Monday session at Corliss Street. Guests attended. dues, attendance, and activities including a radio quiz and songs were noted. Wild Rose Troop discussed planning and badge work. Bath Iron Works tour slips issued. Peter Pan Brownies met at Grace Episcopal church. attendance and dues recorded. Good Night Brownie Tunnel noted. Cub Scout Pack 57 at Beacon Street church held a regular meeting with River Team progress, First and Second Class badge focus, and Father-Son banquet prep. exploration, map reading, and a log cabin project planned.
SFC Kenneth R. Judkins announced a surge in applications for Aviation Cadet Pilot and Navigator training. The policy freeze targets privates with no prior service and does not affect cadet or navigator enlistments or those with prior service. Qualified applicants need two years of college, ages 20 to 26 percent, single and in excellent physical health, and can apply at Bath Post Office building.
The Bath YMCA chapter held its annual meeting to discuss Red Cross preparedness and community support. Executive committee members include Mrs Clyde Ambrose, Sidney Eaton, David Dickson, Mrs Louis Dole, Earl Farnham, Rev Laforest Hodgkins, John Parker, Dwight Pierce, Harold Rubin, George Sargent, Mrs Milton Trott, Rev Richard Schaper, among others. Honorary members listed are Mrs J Arthur Burgess, John Carey, Dr John Dougherty, Mrs Cecil Paine, Mrs J Albert Redlon, Mrs Raymond Small, Mrs Joseph Smith, Allan Spear.
The U S Department of Agriculture published the manuscript by the late G A Pearson detailing his 40 year study of ponderosa pines in the southwest. A spokesman says Pearson worked as a federal specialist and his findings aid lumbermen and forest managers. The Forest Service continues his experimental work.
Hal Newhouser of Detroit won 15 games last season to bring his lifelong total to 185 wins against 132 losses.
S/Sgt Arthur Sarkis and M/Sgt Michael Cardone from the Brooklyn Army Base were treated to a lavish $204 meal at the Stork club in Manhattan after offering to wash dishes in exchange for a complimentary dinner on a CBS TV show. The menu included champagne, caviar, several fine wines, pompano en papilotte, pheasant, crepes suzette, and cognac.
Bath residents express regret over an incident at the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn involving Joshua Johnson, 91, who shot a nurse in the thigh last week. Johnson, a former Brunswick resident and member of the Old Canton King lodge, was placed at the home by Pejepscot lodge of Brunswick nine years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Thompson of Upper Washington Street are longtime visitors who describe Johnson as jolly and mild tempered. they attended Christmas parties at the home with him.
New Delhi reports India ran a surplus with Hong Kong in the first quarter of 1950. Exports totaled 3 450 571 Hong Kong dollars while imports reached 3 662 303 dollars, yielding a favorable balance. Last year the quarter showed an adverse balance of 6 549 784 dollars.
A night clerk struggles with a stubborn office device while a red light glows unanswered. Police intervene as two officers enter the store to investigate and Tobias rests in suspense before the receiver finally sits in its cradle.
The bureau reports 1950 season activity with 421 mail inquiries and reservations. From June 10 to September staff served 23 504 Maine visitors from across the United States possessions eight Provinces and 12 foreign countries. There are 13 856 signatures in the guest register and 15 000 map folder copies distributed. A total of 208 registrants for the 1950 season indicates strong interest.
Reporters note an exceptional role by a bureau that serves not only Damariscotta or Lincoln County but projects a Maine image to visitors and enhances state awareness. The bureau’s hosting work stands out in public perception and cultural outreach.
The Portland paper notes Bath citizens discuss a two year vs one year term for City Manager Webster. Webster also holds city treasurer and clerk posts with 6500 yearly pay. South Portland population in 1950 was 21732, Bath’s much smaller, and Webster seeks a 1000 raise to 7000, with debate on efficiency and saving money.
A stork shower was given last week at Old Strout's home in Phipps Cal in honor of Mrs Charles Hart. Mr Hart and Mrs Hart recently became the parents of twins born at Memorial Hospital. Others present included Mrs Louis LeMay Mrs Harold Hart Mrs Ulcie Skillin Mrs Donald Logan Mrs Donald McKinnon and Edward Oliver. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs Nona Greenleaf of Bath and Rodney Lewis of Portland wed in a Friday morning double ring ceremony at the Central Congregational church parsonage. Rev Laforest E Hodgkins officiated. Attendants were Mrs Pearl Harford and Forrest L Mains. The couple will reside in Portland where Mr Lewis is employed.
A compiled list of crossword clues covering various topics including film, biblical kings, geography, anatomy, and general knowledge. The puzzle note includes two crossword grids labeled ACROSS and CROSSWORD with numbered clues and their subjects such as culturing words, animals, places, and measurements.
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