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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
1
The piece argues American faith and leadership post Eisenhower inauguration. It urges sacrifice for liberty, peace, and global cooperation to reduce arms, expand trade, and tear down tariffs. Cites Hertwig on prewar and postwar trade, calls for enterprise and consumer-focused production.
The text promotes a slogan Trade, not Aid as a clear expression of policy. It argues foreign trade could replace large aid outlays and solve global problems. The passage reflects a stance favoring trade growth over direct aid and hints at nostalgia for prewar economic activity.
Washington politics note describes longer days for the executive branch as officials start at eight in the morning while staff cope with intensified workloads. It mentions White House office policies on smoking with Press Secretary Jim Hagerty offering limited comments about a supposed desk ban.
E Akeley reports a strong showing as the March of Dimes event surpasses last year’s totals. Mrs Edward D True and Mrs Herbert G Keating Jr organize efforts boosting donations and participation in the drive.
Mrs Ella Carlton of Woolwich was honored with a birthday party Monday night at her daughter Mrs Thomas Leask’s River Road home. Attendees included two more daughters, sons and other relatives. refreshments were served and gifts given.
Nequasset auxiliary met Thursday with Mrs. the Winter. The group runs two annual sales and will sew for the Summer sale. Next meeting is February 12 at Mrs. Clyde Baker’s home at 1 30 PM. Attendees include Mrs. Ruth Dubar, Mrs. Norma Holbrook, Mrs. Ethel Blake, Mrs. Evelyn Baker, Mrs. Hazel Presley and Randy Holbrook who has attended since infancy.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church met in the vestry for a tacking project and a swap party to bolster the treasury. Mrs. Mildred Allen hosted at the parsonage with refreshments, and next meeting is set for Wednesday at two. Present were Marie Berry Mildred Walker Lillian Plant Birdie Owen Lizzie B C Chaney Dorothy Pray Louise Taylor and Mildred Allen.
The Dyer Flaherty Post of the VFW held a regular meeting led by Commander Morri sette to discuss aiding Comrades in Togus Veterans Hospital. The post will join District 12 in a drive to raise funds to buy cigarettes gum and candy for patients. Bath Post will coordinate the campaign in the state section.
Col Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R held a dessert bridge at Central church parish house with 22 tables. Proceeds go to the Memorial Building Fund in Washington DC. Activities committee served 1.30 homemade apple pie ice cream and coffee. Prizes went to several winners.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met last Wednesday at eight with Most Excellent Chief Susie Darrah presenting gifts to officers from the past year. Plans were made for a joint installation with Acadia Lodge this evening. Pearl Campbell oversees refreshments and officers are asked to wear white for the semi public event. The Temple donated to the Maine Children's Home Society.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street church met Tuesday with County Attorney Harold J. Rubin as speaker. He presented a vivid briefing on probation in the country, comparing it with other nations and explaining its repayment and functioning.
The reading lists Mrs Elna McCabe Mrs Doris Tobey and Mrs Mary Bruce as participants or honorees in a community event.
Genesta Circle held a Wednesday meeting with Mrs Bertha Southard and Mrs Evelyn Wyman co hosting. Mrs Martha Bertrand reported, treasurer Phyllis Richardson read records, and Evelyn Wyman delivered the secretary’s report in Mrs Elizabeth Burden’s absence due to illness. The retiring president Mrs Anna McCabe was honored for her year of service. A project committee was formed to assess kitchen needs. A membership drive is planned for the next meeting with an earning swap program. The February 11 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bertrand at Oliver Street with Mrs Marguerite Cutting co hosting. A social hour followed with sandwiches relishes cookies and coffee.
Mizpah Class of First Baptist met with Mrs. Gertrude Buffam on Middle Street. Thirteen members attended as devotions were led by the president and a missionary reading and Bible verses followed the Lord's Prayer. A brief business session and refreshments ended the gathering. Mrs. Dorothy Thayer will host Feb 3 at Union Street Court.
Club Forty Two met last Wednesday to announce a Valentine party set for February 11 with Mrs. Harry Allen in charge. Mrs. Elliot Hanson reported on the coffee maker purchase. Mrs. Norman Seekins spoke on the next year’s program committee. Council will meet Tuesday at President Mrs. William Greene’s home. February House Committee members named as Miss Charlene Rogers and Mrs. Gardiner Rogers. Weekly prize awarded by Mrs. David Desmond. remainder of committee reports to follow at next session.
Grace church youth group met January 25 at the fish house to set a new Sunday hours from 6 to 8 p m. They discussed interviewing eighth grade members. The program committee includes Anne Day Martha Holmes Barbara Stewart Beverly Austin and William Munsey. Games and refreshments followed with prayers and hymns led by Scott Morse Jr.
St Marys Guild met at the parish house. Eleanor Owen reported for the Flower Fund and Priscilla Thayer for utilities. A Lenten box will aid Yankton Indian Mission with a baby layette. A Valentine party and covered dish supper are set for Feb 10. A food sale is planned Feb 6 at Falls Shoe Store at 2 pm. Committees led by Thayer Jewell Swearingen Owen and hostesses Hill and Hill served refreshments.
Mrs Gladys Farley opened the meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union on Tuesday with group singing. Mrs Elizabeth Trott led devotions and prayers along with a reading titled Night After Christmas. The session closed with a rendition of Love Glad.
A church or club gathering noted Prohibition references and stories by Coombs and Lila as Mrs Harrington shows improvement and entertains. Miss Sarah Pratt fed someone with a limp and Lillian T. Hume substituted. The session planned a March contribution and closed with Aaronic benediction. Harriet Wright to host next on Feb 10 at 104 Union Street.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Smith Tobey Post met Wednesday with Mrs. Victor Carey and co host Mrs. Francis McLaughlin. They voted to extend the telephone bridge to Feb 1 and to relay scores to Mrs Cedric French. They mourned the death of Mary Dinsmore secretary of the Third District Council and planned sending 15 to Togus for cigarettes. A hall enlargement discussion will be sent to the Post.
The Winter Street Church Ladies Aid held an all day session with a chicken luncheon. They voted to invite Rev. Joseph O Purdue to attend the organ dedication on February 15. An aid chicken salad supper is set for February 11 and World Day of Prayer is planned for February 20 at the church. Hostesses listed include Mrs W H McGlinchy and others. luncheon and salad committees named. On February 27 Ruth Lepper Gardner of Southport will entertain aid members.
Sidney L. Eaton of Memorial hospital attended the Southern Maine Chapter National Association of Cost Accountants annual special meeting Friday at the Eastland in Portland. The session on Federal Income and Excess Profits Taxes featured a panel discussion and about 100 attendees. Invited guests included the Maine Society of Public Accountants the State Chapter of the National Association of Bank Auditors and Controllers and the National Office Management Association.
The Central church Ladies' Aid met at the parish house Friday at two with Mrs. Mary Larrabee presiding. Plans were made for a card party and a quiz. Rev. Laforest E Hodetins, guest, serves as Fort Drum chaplain and received the group’s good wishes for his welfare. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Emma Ehlers and Mrs. Marguerite Cutting.
Cub Pack 52 hosted its second annual Penny Carnival Friday evening at the banks. James A. Gillies Jr. of Bath Box Co. extended thanks and donated lumber for the event.
The Ventine Roebuckle T. Grant Co donated prizes and many people contributed. The event realized 103 dollars, to be used as a substantial fund for the Cub pack after expenses are deducted.
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The American Legion meeting held an afternoon session at three discussed key business. Four new members were admitted: Robert J. Gaudette Owen S. Armstrong Robert W. Higgins and Reginald L. Parker. Legion pins were distributed and coffee snacks were served in the dugout.
Lee Williams athletic director and basketball coach at Colby College will address the Colonial Club Monday. He has recently drawn headlines for fiery remarks about officials and for successful Mule basketball. Williams plans to show game movies from Madison Square Garden and take questions. Members may bring guests to a likely large turnout.
The T. W. Hyde Camp met Monday evening for a business session. Several members were reported ill and Henry Parsley was listed as a patient at Memorial hospital. A salmon stew was served by Linwood Miller, John Osborne and Donald Preble.
The Beacon Street Women’s Society met Monday evening in the vestry with a 6 30 covered dish supper. Twenty one members and two guests attended, including Rev. and Mrs. Howard Cramer. A farewell gift honored Mrs. Margaret Adams who leaves for Rockland. A new study group was formed with Mrs. Inez Taylor elected president. first meeting February 9.
The article notes a social gathering where the committee will sponsor a Scotch auction after the Monday business meeting. Mrs Leonard Thomptbs leads the event with members preparing envelopes and remarks from Rudolph Mekae and Mrs Horace.
Mrs Richican Talak hosts a teens program titled Parents With a Purpose. Assisting Mrs Haskell, the event aims to engage families in parenting education during the forthcoming community gathering.
The Nequasset Extension Group has canceled its February meeting due to unspecified reasons. Members were advised to await further notice and check for rescheduling information from the group.
The Junior Hospital League met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frederick Haggett’s Phippsburg home. Dessert was served by the hostess. In the business session plans were made for a coffee event to support the hospital. A slate of officers or delegates included Leslie Shumway and several listed members. Continued on Page Seven.
The 1913 Isle of Shoals lighthouse lights first lit by agent W. Osgood is recalled. Fred Osgood, a Bath mason, remembers storm nights at the Coast Guard Station, a kitten gift, and his long career at Sagadahoc Real Estate. Eugene Osgood and Mrs. Osgood later settled in Bath after living in Boothbay Harbor and Portland.
The Mothers' March in Sagadahoc County raised 3346.95 dollars by Saturday morning in 1953, the largest county total. Bath previously led, while Genta and Phippsburg had not yet reported participation.
For the fourth year the Brunswick post office force gathered at the New Meadows Grill and dining room at Hardings for a lobster supper. On Wednesday last week 18 of the force participated in the evening event and other card games.
Word clues include Ever poet and vehicle and small reed organ, distress signal and contend. Entries such as came in two dollars, swine, dip slightly into water, wading bird, to vex, and graves appear.
The Central Church League met at the parish house on Monday evening with President Mrs. Ibert Morse presiding. The gathering proceeded as officials announced, and the meeting continued through routine church affairs with members in attendance.
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