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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1954

Page

2

Industry's global reach and Point Four program noted

The article highlights American savings invested in stock, noting widespread U S corporate presence worldwide. It lists Colgate Palmolive Firestone American Home Products Ingersoll Rand and others operating in India Turkey Egypt and more. Standard Oil operates in about 50 nations as part of a worldwide program.

United States Russia India Colgate Palmolive Firestone Tire & Rubber American Home Products Ingersoll Rand Turkey American Tobacco National Cash Register Mathieson Chemical Egypt Anderson, Clayton and Jersey Standard Java Malaya Pakistan Saudi Arabia Indonesia Standard Oil Co N. J

Russia Begins Metallizing Repair Depots Initiative

The report notes many workers resist innovation preferring spare parts while metallizing, developed before World War II, now reaches Russia. A repair depot director and managers were accused of assaulting supply groups for crankshafts as metallizing gear sits idle for years. where adopted, work is disorganized with little focus on quality or cost reduction.

Spe Russia

Greater New York Safety Convention Opens in New York

Ten thousand safety experts will gather in New York for five days starting April 5 to cut the nation's 95,000 annual deaths and nearly 10 million injuries, with economic losses of $8.7 billion. The 24th annual Safety Convention and Exposition, at Hotel Statler, is sponsored by the Greater New York Safety Council and 73 cooperating agencies including the Army, Navy and Atomic Commission. The event will feature 57 meetings covering nearly all industries.

New York Hotel Statler Greater

Seaway project gains support from elder statesmen

A fragmentary report notes elder statesmen backing a St. Lawrence Seaway project. Details are limited but indicate political momentum and regional interest in advancing the waterway development.

St. Lawrence

Seaway, hydro plans advance amid political shifts

The report notes a 51 to 33 vote approving a long stalled seaway project after years of opposition and spade work by leaders including the President. It references Interior Undersecretary Douglas McKay urging a 597.7 million dollar start on the Upper Colorado Reclamation Project benefiting Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, with most regional senators voting yes. Maine's two Senators supported a 3 million dollar Passamaquoddy Bay hydro survey after a fast Senate committee action.

Knowles Dirksen Douglas McKay Colorado River Colorado Wyoming Utah Arizona New Mexico Passamaquoddy Bay Maine Canada Senate Foreign

Hartleb Pleads Innocent then Guilty in Municipal Court

Arthur Hartleb, 29, of 21 Cratyon Road, pleaded innocent to drunken driving but pleaded guilty after a hearing. He was fined 100 dollars plus 16.16 in costs or 60 days in jail and appealed to Sagadahoc Superior Court with sureties for June term. Gecee 21 of the Brunswick Naval Air Station pleaded guilty to parking too close to the South and High streets corner and paid 5 dollars in fines plus 5.70 in costs.

Gardiner R. Deering Arthur Hartleb Cratyon Road Bath Hartleb Sagadahoc

Dr Bates Praises Yugoslavia Italy Switzerland Tour

Dr Bates delivers an engaging talk praising American aid and Yugoslavia's independence while noting Tito as a leading personality alongside Eisenhower. The delegation met many dignitaries in Italy and Genoa, observed Switzerland's neutrality, and described compulsory military training as a factor in Swiss defense.

America Mr. Bates Tito Eisenhower Yugoslavia Italy Bates Genoa Switzerland United States

Health report lists measles mumps in Sagadahoc county

The communicable disease report for Sagadahoc County for the week ending Jan 30 from Maine Health and Welfare shows Bowdoinham with three measles and three mumps cases. Richmond reports four mumps, Topsham one mumps, while both have two chickenpox and one streptococcal nasopharyngitis.

Sagadahoc State of

Pottle Family Attends Bath Burial in Maine

Mr and Mrs Herbert Pottle and Mrs Leonard Pottle with Miss Gladys Pottle and Mr and Mrs William Drucin of Quincy Mass. Sunday in Bath as they accompanied their mother Katherine Pottle of Quincy to Oak Grove Cemetery for burial. They visited briefly with Pottle sister Mrs Lin Ra Feero of Phippsburg.

Herbert Pottle Leonard Pottle Gladys Pottle William Drucin Quincy Mass Bath Katherine Pottle Oak Grove Pottle Lin- Ra Feero Phippsburg

McClure Presses Bid for First Maine District Nominations

Political analysis notes Executive Councillor J Horace McClure of Bath may pursue the Republican nomination for Congress from Maine's First District though no official confirmation has been issued. It contrasts incumbent Robert Hale's stable vote, Cumberland County dynamics, and potential veteran and labor support shaping a tough contest.

McClure Robert Hale Portland Hale Cumberland County Frederick Allen Maine Public Utilities Commission Augusta Cross Allen P.U.C Executive Council Horace Labor

Bath Teachers Institute Focuses on Child Needs and Health

Bath teachers convened an institute stressing vocabulary development for student job and education readiness. Elmo Hall of Bangor discussed emotional needs of children, stability, the three A's affections achievements acceptance, and handling fear. Dr. John F. Dougherty emphasized guidance to good health, signs of illness, and seeking medical input.

Maine Elmo Hall Bangor Hall Bath School John F. Dougherty Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Dougherty

Morse High School Faculty Members Lauded

The panel includes Dr. John Gilmore Elmo Hall Nathan W Watr son and Mrs Ruth Wilson of Morse High School faculty as part of a local recognition event.

John Gilmore Elmo Hall Nathan W. Watrson Ruth Wilson Morse High School

Two City Housing Projects Report Outlays and Staffing

The two Lambert Park and Hyde Park Terrace projects serve 305 youngsters including 159 girls and 146 boys five years and under. An Executive Director with a secretary and an account clerk oversees administration. one housing manager serves both sites. For six months in fiscal year 1954 ending Dec 31, 1953 income reached $130,953.18 with expenses $110,140.43, net $20,812.75. Taxes paid to Bath totaled $46,763.77 and $24,864.52 went to the Public Housing Administration as rent.

Lambert Park Hyde Park Terrace

Lewiston Man Convicted for Speeding in Richmond Case

James B. Longley of Lewiston pleaded innocent to speeding 95 mph on Route 201 at Richmond but found guilty after a brief hearing. He was fined 15 dollars plus 10.10 dollars costs, appealed to the June term of Sagadahoc Superior Court, and posted 100 dollars sureties. Three intoxication cases yielded guilty pleas and suspended fines of 5 dollars and 6.60 dollars costs, then placed on file. Also noted are birth of Diana Beth Lunt at Murphy Army hospital and visits between Swampscott Massachusetts residents and family in Lewiston area.

Gardiner R. Deering James B. Longley Lewiston Richmond Sagadahoc Deering

Admiral Gillette wins Delray fishing trophy catch

Admiral Claude S. Gillette, retired USN, shown with two dolphin caught on Capt. Harold Lyman’s boat Britches at Boynton Inlet Florida. He entered the catch in the Delray Beach Fishing Tournament run by the Junior Chamber of Commerce while vacationing with Mrs. Gillette enjoying Florida sports weather.

Claude S. Gillette USN Harold Lyman Britches Boynton Inlet Fla Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Gillette Florida

Premier Morse fan home from England in Bath

Bath observer Al fred J. Back, premier Morse High sports fan, returned from England after mid-December visit. He arrived in Bath Tuesday morning after a sea voyage and journey from New York, hoping Morse would avenge an earlier loss to South Portland in the Morse gym.

Bath Alfred J. Back Morse High South Portland High Morse Mr. Back England New York Old Country Maine Portland

Genesta Chapter Honors Matrons at Friday Night Meeting

Genesta members expressed warm appreciation for the honored associate matrons present and the remembrances from the chapter. A spirited program followed by Rev. C. L. Campbell with remarks on life and Europe, a banquet, and a swap party planned for Feb. 19.

Evelyn Wyman Genesta Helen Fox Hawthorne Brunswick Ella Erskine Garrison Hill Wiscasset Hazel McPenney Crystal Damariscotta Ethel Luke Crescent East Boothbay Carrie Fowler Pioneer Lisbon Falls Margaret Duncan Mt. Olivet Lewiston Clara Mitchell Pine Cone Auburn Dorothy Brown Casco Freeport Virginia Brown Winneganee Yarmouth Jennie Heath Electa Bowdoinham Delphine Pureen Marion Gardiner Elsie Crimmin Queen Esther Hallowell Winifred DeMerritt Iona Portland Dorothea Thompson Deerin Winifred Bowie Rev. Campbell Germ Europe Eleanor Merchant Athena Gillespie Villa Baach Nellie D’ar- Ferralyn Robbins Dorothy Morse Lulu Lemont Margaret McKellar Martha’ Ber Gaynell Taber Ruth Freeman

Silver Anniversary of Popular Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Walter A Higgins of 1311 High Street quietly celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Tuesday. Higgins works as a moulder at Torrey Roller Bushing Works. Thelma Smith Higgins, of Richmond, is the former bride. They have three children Robert David and Beverly Grant, all living in Bath. They were married February 9 1929 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. William Wood.

Walter A. Higgins High Street Higgins Torrey Roller Bushing Thelma Smith Richmond Charles Smith Bath Robert David Beverly Grant Mr. Higgins Arthur Higgins M Harward Street William Wood Beacon Street Methodist Church

City Council Considers Cemetery and Vehicle Budgets

City departments report monthly activity including four Oak Grove burials and six vault entombments, snow removal costs, and insulation upgrades. Health notes 43 communicable cases while welfare aid rose to 44 new cases, and bids show American Oil Co. as low tire supplier with substantial discounts. City Manager Nathan C. White signs the report.

Cemetery and Park Department Oak Grove Highway and Sewer Department Health and Sanitation Department Deartment Theighway Department American Ol Co Nathan C. White

Roderick Heads Pocahontas Council at Hockomock meeting

Mildred Roderick was elected head of Pocahontas Council at a Hockomock Council meeting. The ceremony honored outgoing Pocahontas and noted gifts to district leaders and ritual items. A covered dish supper followed the session in the dining room.

Hockomock Council Mildred Roderick Pocahontas Council Stomwall Fosabosie Lorraine Ratridt Ruth Bath Cromwell Roderick F Delienteliser Ada King Margaret DeMerchant Nie Wilson Pearl Barter Martin Lee Cousins Norton Fina Hobbs Anna Hanson Arthur Tt Forest Asenith Igett Trask Lorra Cromwell

Efforts to Solve Mess Over Fecal Pollution Testing

The passage notes methods to determine fecal pollution are unrealistic and inadequate for danger level assessment. It cites water testing failures to distinguish fecal from non fecal pollution and improper, unvalidated use on soft shell clams. Original shellfish work focused on oysters.

Local towns plan house to house canvasses in Sagadahoc county

In Sagadahoc county, multiple communities announce planned house to house canvasses for February 14. Volunteers and officials from the American Legion and local civic groups say they will conduct canvassing, place plastic hearts in stores and schools, and distribute special gifts letters.

Sagadahoc Topsham Arnold C. King Richmond Maurice A. Pashard American Legion Harry W. Thebeau Arrowsie Raymond Ainsworth Woolwich Clarence Tanner Georgetown Five Islands Alfred Rowe Iburg Mark Harsh Aing

Gifford Family Veterans Remembrance Notes

Friends of Mr and Mrs Harry Gifford of South Weymouth recall their wartime life after World War II. The Giffords lived at the Della Nae homestead on upper Washington Street until Mr Gifford served with the armed forces.

Harry Gifford South Weymouth Ial Ford Della Nae Upper Washington Street Gifford

Crossword Across Clues From A Dense Grid

A cryptic style crossword list presents clues for across and down entries. The page assembles terms for mince merganser quench cavities unit of length a meal personal pronoun crest of a wave toward go Norse god birds as a class boy s name Scand dry stalk of grain prison compartments naut dialect used in Buddhist scriptures military assistant a son of Adam young girl Scot south latitude abbr mimics sodium symbol Australian opera singer poss English statesman extents of canvas oe Shosho nean Indians Answer consumes mountain defile ignited cushion frozen water international language

Naut Adam Sodium

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fesse Clayton Knowles New York Times DR. Bates Health Report Congressman Hale Bailiwick Forrest C. Legard Herbert T. Caverly Louis O. Couture Converse G. Fenn Caverly Legard Couture Fenn Register of Probate Lillian H. Heal J. Horace McClure Heal Frank W. Thompson Council Stanley R. Hunter Hunter Ers Diana Beth William Lunt Swampscott Murphy Army Hospital Waltham, Mass Lunt Ruth Coombs Noble Snowden Jonesboro Mrs. Albert Whitney Center Street A. J. Back Morse-Caper Tilt Legion Pocahontas Noah Guido Tao Kzua Oublz Bebzic Craptonue THE Angels Meayuece Lenici
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