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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
2
The American Management group, mostly executives, met in New York to discuss boosting sales in a softened market. Prescriptions included centering workers on the consumer, recognizing salespeople’s efforts, and aligning price and quality with buyer expectations to attract better years.
The American League study What About the Wage Gap compares wages in 14 nations noting Japan 19 cents Canada 1.38 and the United States 1.78 an hour. It urges tariffs reflect foreign labor costs after benefits and productivity. The ATL report uses U S labor data to adjust wages for benefits in 13 countries.
Eight years into the H H Club program South Carolina ag experts report yam contest among youths boosts efficiency. In 1953 54 pre acre yield rose to 400 per cent and per acre profit to 300 per cent above state adult averages. one winner netted 858.10 dollars. The effort draws attention from commercial growers statewide.
An odd editorial note claims American industry has conquered television tension by preserving family solidarity. It asserts that joint parental restraint prevents Junior from excessive TV watching, framing the issue as a national safeguard.
A light and compact large screen television receiver allows family members to watch programs in any room. It is described as portable enough to move from bedroom to kitchen to playroom, enabling each member to enjoy favorites and achieve domestic harmony.
A detailed budget outlines salaries totaling 355,447 with 17 additional teachers, expanded texts across elementary to high school, and new instructional supplies. Janitors receive 40,510 with overtime, fuel, lights, water, and repairs budgeted. maintenance funds cover repairs, furnaces, electrical work, yards, and outdoor court improvements. Transportation, telephones, travel fees, and social security are itemized, with a New England School Development Council membership and a fixed school physician allocation.
Graeme Hanson of 102 Bedford Street, son of Mr and Mrs Elliott Hanson, is a Yale University freshman majoring in chemistry. He has made the Dean's List and previously graduated from High in the class of 58 as an ictorian.
The Bath area faces a crowded political scene with a likely bid for city council chair by Merritt A. Mitchell or Ronald L. Oulton, while incumbent Stan Hunter may retire. In state races Rodney E. Ross Jr. joins Forrest Legard and Herbert Caverly, Converse Fenn, Louis Couture, and McClure’s bid for Congress. Dems launch The Donkey Serenade newsletter. Class Towns see Jack of Topsham challenging Raymond McIntire. probate race hints at Lillian Heal and Frank Thompson. County races pit Charles Cummings against Frank Bailey, and E Mason Wright faces Robert Dewick.
The Get Together Club of Woolwich hosted a card party at Nequasset Central School drawing 19 tables. Proceeds of about 65 dollars funded milk for needy schoolchildren with prizes donated by Bath and Woolwich merchants. Noted participants included community leaders and local merchants aided by Washington cream pies and hot drinks.
Bowdoin College lists Richard O Card among 22 students with straight A grades for the Fall semester. Dean Nathaniel Kendrick announced the top performers noting Card, a senior and son of Mr and Mrs Otis N BF Card of 134 Northy street.
The 23rd annual Banquet of Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella was Sunday evening at the Sedgwick with Rev Fr Francis Gilday S J as guest speaker. A turkey dinner, yellow candlelit tables, and red carnation centerpieces highlighted the event. Regent Miss Helen Moses acted as toastmistress and gave a summary of the group's 23-year history. Fr Gilday spoke on life and shared Navy World War II experiences. Rev Fr John Bellefontaine spoke briefly.
Mrs Harold W McElman and Mrs Oscar R Marsh were named co chairmen for the 1954 Maine Cancer Crusade in Bath. Mrs Everett Noble reported on the Waterville January workshop. The Crusade has raised support aiding cancer research as progress continues. Bath captains will be appointed in April.
Wayne N J bowler Rod Barker sets seven consecutive games at 158, breaking the prior six in a row record of 149 by Clayton Shaw of Manitowoc Wisconsin in 1938. The streak underscores his consistent scoring and monotone bowling pace.
The Cincinnati Redlegs host the Milwaukee Braves at Crosley Field to open the 1954 baseball season on April 13. The matchup pits two National League teams in a season kickoff likely to set early standings and fan expectations.
The Maine Elks Association held a Sports Night at Togus Hospital featuring Bill Summers with Del Bisonetté Hume Shanahan Steve Grenda Pat French and Warren Munsey Jr from Bath. John Libby acted as MC as a capacity crowd enjoyed the program and visits to wards. Future monthly events announced include March with Maine guide Charlie Miller April William Monteray Bath and June Lewiston lodge coordinators with Veterans Service committee handling the events.
Internal Revenue Service asks taxpayers to call for quick tax guidance. Bentley Glidden, local Collection Officer, promotes the phone service at 1194 to resolve technical points and save time. Filing deadline is March 15, but callers are urged not to wait until the last minute.
Sagadahoc Young Republicans expect a strong delegation to the biennial Maine Council of Young Republicans convention in Portland on Friday and Saturday, Feb 26 and 27. Headquarters at Lafayette hotel. Schedule includes 11 a.m. platform discussion, 12:30 luncheon, 2 p.m. county caucuses, officers elected at 5 p.m., and a banquet at 6.30 p.m.
A young burglar fled a darkened shoe store in Little Rock after a neighbor was alerted by a tom cat’s howling. Police gave chase as the youth refused to halt. shots were fired during the pursuit.
Memorial Hospital trustees heard a $1,000 bequest from the late Mrs. Lillian W. Tucker at the latest meeting. President A. M. Main praised the gift as vital for stabilizing finances amid operating losses and charity costs. New trustees Eastham Guild Jr. and Andrew M. Butterfield joined, with several leaders reelected to executive and finance committees.
Boys and girls from Hi-y clubs across the southern section gather at the Bath YMCA on Saturday March 8 for a conference program. Each club can send two representatives to the council which has met regularly over the past year with Sanford Port and. The Bath host club leads a 10 o'clock social and the Portland groups open the council session. Elections, officer nominations, a new club rating plan, and officer training follow after lunch and reconvening at the YMCA with W David Dellert overseeing the event.
Miss Jane Smith of Sebago Lake Standish receives a 550 grant from the Elks National Foundation to study cerebral palsy therapy at Boston University Sargent School of Physical Therapy. Portland Elks Lodge reported the award and Miss Smith’s prior work includes Maine General Hospital and New England Medical Center. The foundation has awarded nearly 200 such grants since 1950 to therapists specializing in cerebral palsy treatment.
In a Tuesday session before Judge Gardiner R. Deering two cases were heard. Conrad Hersom, 20, of Bath, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief for Elnora Wallace and was fined 25 dollars plus 5.70 costs. One intoxication case was heard with penalties totaling 7.08.
The Pat ten Free Library announces new titles across 14 fiction 13 general 6 teen and 6 juvenile picks. Notable works include Curtain For a Jester, Sayonara, Conquest of Everest, My Favorite True Mystery, and United States Destroyer Operations in World War I. Numerous authors and subjects span adventure, history, science and biography.
Masonry and Youth Night at the Masonic Temple on February 18 is for Masons only. Blue Lodges will be guests of the Chapter with guest speaker Rev. Fayae M. Hanninger from Portland. A banquet at 6:30 will be served by the Bath Chapter DeMolay Mother's Club. not for DeMolay boys.
Police Chief Frank L. Moriarty announced Patrolman Joseph Babine’s resignation from the Bath Police Department. The resignation became effective February 10 after he was appointed April 27, 1951 and served as a patrolman since then. No reason was given.
Ralph C Mittendorf writes to Bath friends that he was invited to apply for city manager of Lackmanat Ohio at 35000 yearly. He declined, preferring his insurance and real estate business in Ironton Ohio, noting Bath council’s esteem and confidence in his abilities. Mittendorf came to Bath in 1948, served under council-manager form, then returned to Trenton in 1951 to start his own business.
Two speeding cases were heard in Friday session before Recorder Arthur D Dolloff in Topsham. A 75 mph charge on Route 196 at Topsham was placed on file upon payment of $0.98 court costs. A TS-year-old Lewiston boy pleaded guilty to 65 mph on Route 196 at Topsham. the case was placed on file after a stern warning from Dolloff.
A public pay station near City Hall’s south entrance is operational with automatic lights activated at dusk and off at daylight. Signs will be added soon. A concrete base will be installed in spring to keep the base dry, improving late night access after store closures.
City parking meters bear tags urging drop in a dime to aid the Maine Heart association campaign now under way. Miss Helen Lawrence of Cambridge Massachusetts visits with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Atwood O Smart of North Street.
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