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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1952

Page

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Shipping Outlook Recounts New Vessels Under Bureau Class

The American Bureau of Shipping notes 2,734,896 gross tons in 568 vessels either under construction or contracted for class with the Bureau, a 170 percent rise from last year. Foreign yards add 2,755,000 tons across 579 vessels, plus 55 more ships completed in 1951, led by the Giulio Cesare passenger liner.

Great Lakes Bune Bureau BEE Medinets American Bureau of Shipping Acelin Bureau Class Japan Trieste Italy Spain Canada Holland American Bureau of Shipping Classification United Kingdom France Belgium Germany Mexico Brazil Pakistan

A Code of Living Boy Scout Week Marks 42nd Birthday

The article notes rising major crimes and a weakening moral fiber in America while highlighting the Boy Scouts of America's 42nd birthday during Boy Scout Week from February 6 to February 12. It frames Scouting as a force shaping youth during a period of social concern.

America Boy Scouts of America

Scout Oath Emphasizes Duty Liberty and Forward Spirit

The speech recalls the Scout Oath and American heritage urging duty to God and country, respect for law, voting when of age, and equality. It notes over nineteen million youths influenced since 1910 and 80,000 active units, praising Scouting as a national asset and urging continued success.

United States of America America Liberty

City Council votes to block projects and honor city manager

The Bath City Council blocks Kelley field funding and cemetery spaces while preparing an ordinance on keeping house trailers. Members praise City Manager Ralph Mittendorf for four years of service and announce his resignation with best wishes for the future.

Kelley Field Ross Mittendorf Ralph Mittendorf Bath

Fire on a car motor douses flames on Vine Street

Firefighters responded to a Saturday evening blaze around a car motor on Vine Street. Engine 4 and foam from a nearby gas station extinguished the fire with only minor damage reported.

Vine Street

Bath Man Pleads Guilty in Municipal Court

A Bath man pleaded guilty at Bath municipal court to a charge with costs assessed. An Augusta woman faced a non support case and her hearing was continued to Wednesday.

Bath Bath Municipal Court Augusta

Civic race and candidates grapple with housing and budget issues

Local political forum invites seven mayoral candidates to answer major questions on school housing, state property tax relief, city employee pay, and tax rates. Gubernatorial hopefuls from both parties visit Bath area. Cross and Hussey show growing organization while Bishop seeks support.

the Times Bath United States

Maine Young Republicans Plan Lewiston Convention Meet

Maynard Carleton and George M Carlton Jr discuss Maine Young Republican convention Lewiston Feb 29 March 1 with Lewiston Auburn hosts. Sagadahoc club members attend Augusta meeting and plan Bangor luncheon at the Bangor House while Cummings stance remains uncertain.

Maynard Carleton West Bath George M. Carlton, Jr Bath Kie Chon Council of Young Republican Clubs Augusta House Augusta Maine Lewiston Lewiston-Auburn Bangor Bangor House Carleton Carlton Sagadahoc Young Republican Club

Democratic Club to Convene at University of Maine

A Democratic club at the University of Maine plans its first meeting on February date and features G. F. Davis Clark as a Democratic National figure or speaker among initial organizers.

University of Maine F. Davis Clark

Rumors Tie Taft Cross Support to Ohioan Bid for Governor

County whispers claim Taft backers back Cross for governor while Senate president Cross gains county party aid. Democrats plan to field candidates for most offices after Bath municipal election, with a rumored Democratic sheriff hopeful seen as a recent outsider active in state circles.

Taft-Cross Taft Cross Ohioan Senate Bath

Phi Kappa Delta Club Meets Wednesday

The Phi Kappa Delta club met at the Bath Community Center with Mrs. John Greve presiding. Discussion covered a forthcoming food sale and transportation for articles, with contact to Mrs. L J Preney. Refreshments were served. list of attendees includes Mrs. Footer Varney Libby Smart La Rochelle Greve Sylvester Ketchum Hart Steen Young Footer Traf ton Teasdale and others.

Phi Kappa Delta Club Bath Community Center John Greve L. J. Preney Hilton Libby Morris Smart James Footer Malcolm Varney Ann la Rochelle Donald Sylvester William Ketchum Joseph Hart Aubrey Steen, Jr James Young Blaine Trafton Harry Teasdale Sally Footer

Bath man fined in municipal court for drain? not clear

The report notes a Bath man charged and found guilty in municipal court on Thursday morning with a $10 fine and $5.15 costs. in default, 30 days in jail at Auail ie. Frank L. Moriarty cited as complainant. The piece also mentions Mennonite farmers migrating from Europe and Canada to the Paraguayan Chaco.

Bath Deering Baygent Auail Ie Frank L. Moriarty

Service Members From Local Area Head Home or Transfer

Cpl. Gerald Clough U S Air Force returning from Korea after 18 months of service. He left Korea January 20 and boards for San Francisco from Japan on January 28. He is known as Jerry to local friends and has spent most of his service in Korea. Navy men James W Worden and Clarence O Irish assigned to Bainbridge and aboard U S S Bailey respectively, plan education or Mediterranean cruise returns. Burton W Smith of Patuxent River awaits orders to attend Enginemen school at Great Lakes Naval Training Station.

Cummings Charles F. Cummings Charlie Georgetown Cpl Gerald Clough U. S. Air Force 5Th Air Force Korea George Clough Woolwich Korrea Japan San Francisco Calif Clough Jerry James W. Worden U.S. Navy Bainbridge Bill Frederick J. Worden Washington Street Clarence O. Irish U. S. Navy Wilder B. Irish U. S. S. Bailey United States Newport R. I Burton W. Smith Patuxent River Air Base Great Lakes Naval Training Station Ill Smith Raymond A. Smith High Street

Rainbow Installation Recognizes New Eastern Star Officers

The Rainbow assembly installed new officers led by Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Bowers with Past Worthy Advisors Chappell Boyland and Hilda Bowers honored. Families attended as bouquets and gavels were presented, the group sang the Rainbow song, then enjoyed a social hour and dancing.

John Gillespie Elwood Hathorne Russell Merchant Burleigh McKay Waldo Brooks Donald Page Manuel Bowers Alice Stilphen Zylpha Richardson Herbert Morse Percy Marks Woodsbury Bailey Roy Lawrence Mrs. Morse Ee Ee Caton Martha Wood Sally Caton Marion Smith Rena Legard Florence Fullerton Frieda Legard Betty Newell Jean McKay Joan Mallett Anita Deering Eleanor Marks Jacqueline Chappell Boyland Miss Brooks Brooks Hilda Bowers Victor Lonn Order of DeMolay Anita Bagdikian Frances Marks Lila May Richmond

Measles Confine Local School Children

Miss Martha Lee Ringer daughter of Lt Com and Mrs Val W Ringer Green street is confined to her home by measles. Miss Barbara Haynes daughter of Mr and Mrs Linwood Haynes Green street and Miss Cheryl Wetherbee daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Fee 39 Allen street also stay home with measles. Cheryl is in second grade at Huse Memorial school.

Martha Lee Ringer Val W. Ringer Green Street Barbara Haynes Linwood Haynes North Primary School Cheryl Wetherbee Leonard Fee Allen Street Cheryl Huse Memorial School

Veterans seek broad help for old and current wars

A meeting noted a great need for government aid for veterans from past and present conflicts. Col Stoddard cited 140000 veterans needing medical access and warned many families are affected. Plans for a new GI bill were discussed with VA officials and local guests in attendance.

Eee Sistration Stoddard Ione Col. Stoddard Washington Sailip B. Hayes Veteran's Administration Togus Lion Merle L. Oakes Rockland Norman Wetherington Lion Nelson Foss

Two-area state organization created for Maine telephone growth

Maine announces a new two-area operating unit with Western Area in Portland and Eastern Area in Bangor. The move allows more local decision making while preserving the Maine general manager and state offices in Portland. The change rearranges responsibilities without increasing supervisory staff.

Maine Scott A. Hutchinson Hutchinson Portland Bangor

Kitchen Shower for Mrs. Josephine Alberts

Mrs. Josephine Alberts received a kitchen shower Tuesday at her sister in law Mrs. Sherman Mitchells home in Dummer street. Decorations featured blue and white crepe paper and an umbrella centerpiece. A Who Am I quiz crowned Mrs. Wallace Jones as top winner. Refreshments followed with hostess Mrs. Sherman Mitchell aided by Mrs. Marshall Browne and Mrs. Henry Alberts.

Josephine Alberts Sherman Mitchell Dummer Street Wallace Jones Marshall Browne Henry Alberts Alberts Josephine Jones Laura Browne Doris Bates Louise Berenson Nellie Hynes Dahonie Cushing Eva Cluche

Power shortage hits Woolwich and area for an hour

A blown fuse at the Nequasset sub station caused a power outage lasting about an hour on Wednesday around supper time. The three phase line lost one phase, reducing illumination and forcing residents to eat by candlelight.

Woolwich Arrowsic Nequasset

Cub Scouts Awarded Pins and Badges at Pack Meeting

Cub Scouts received Cub pins and Gold Arrow points for Leigh Bailey Clifford Goodwin Stephen Singer James Cole Clinton Norton John Fred Johnson Harry Turner David Powell and others in Wolf and Bear ranks. Duane Fraser earned the Webelos Badge. The event included attendance awards and upcoming Scout events at Morse High School Central Church and Jackson Electrical Shop with notes on signaling Morse code and ride-alongs. Girl Scout Leaders Association planned a meeting and Brownies and Girl Scouts held wing ceremonies and badge work at Hyde Park and Corliss Street vestries with pledges and Good Night songs.

Cubbin Den 1 Wolf Bank Leigh Bailey Aig Ae Clifford Goodwin Shaw Stephen Singer James Cole Clinton Norton John Fred Johnson Harry Turner Charles King David Powell Larry Garside Dennis ‘Scott Leon Doyle David Wallace Kenneth Poole Colm Carey Bruce Fortier Roger Upham Fred Johnson David Kenney Harry McCaffrey Duane Fraser Weblés Jackson Electrical Shop Morse Hi School Central Church Parish House Te 'Uenee Don Kenney Freeman Ralph Card Amenue Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Winter Street Vestry Oak Leaf Brownies Hyde Park Jewell Flint Patricia Hill Nan Fuller Carol Ann Witham Donald Freeman Brownie Promise Smile Ros Mary Parshley Richardson Sterling Bible Class Pine Tree Troop

Crossword Code Puzzle With Varied Wordplay Hints

A dated crossword style puzzle presents clues for across and down entries with wordplay on letter substitutions. It notes one letter stands for another with shifting code letters daily and references classic word lengths, repeated letters, and interwoven goddess-themed clues.

Use a lint-free towel for drying when possible

Guidance suggests opting for a lint-free towel to dry surfaces or hands whenever feasible. The emphasis is on minimizing lint residue and preserving cleanliness in drying tasks.

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Fesse Ee Shipping Outlook City Council Tommi Perleston L. Pert Middle Street George E. Bryant Harding P. Bryant Denny Road Edgar B. McKay Orono Clark Leroy Hussey Neil S. Bishop Stockton Springs Burton M. Cross Hussey Bishop Frank O. Dunton U. S Ing Europe Paraguayan Chaco Rainbow Col. Stodder Lions Club Vic Lonn Louis MacDonald Bounder Fakhe ALOE Inece Ethical Emmet Beverage Blongfellow Enbedh MSD ADI Igjbh FAMG Byron King Features Syndicate
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