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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
2
Economic Intelligence argues that free-choice consumers are increasingly viewed as naive and self-harming. Critics urge limiting individual choice by government, warning such control leads toward dictatorship despite concerns over wasteful spending and harmful items.
Economist Dr Halphi Kobex argues pay raises since World War I have come with annual cost of living increases. He proposes considering price reductions as a method to balance wages against inflation. The piece discusses consumer prices, wage dynamics, and policy options to adjust purchasing power.
Fragmentary text discusses Dr Hobey as a plan proponent. It mentions hopes for a more productive economy and a healthier county if the plan is followed. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear actions or dates.
The article cites J El Carmical arguing a proposed half-cent federal gas tax would add about 250 million dollars yearly to motorists’ bills while overall highway levies may exceed 10 billion annually. It notes rising small economy cars and a panel of economists linking slower growth to leisure preferences and tax structures. It also mentions railroad retirement payments topping 75 million, mostly to retirees and survivors.
Rev. Ernest Roberts spoke on the wisdom of Christ from Mark 12 urging whole hearted love of God and neighbor. At Reid Park 12 cars visited Washington's Birthday to view wild ducks though none were banded due to fox tracks. Georgetown P T A held a square dance at Central School and the weekend storm caused widespread damage and power warnings. The Robinhood site featured a stable 50 year old fishhawk nest rebuilt by beak and claw with no disturbance.
Brighton and Arrowsic residents are seen visiting relatives in Waltham Bath and Bangor while recovering from the flu. Numerous local families host and visit over a busy weekend with extended trips to Brunswick Bath and Phippsburg as illness wanes.
Community church services and meetings noted including Rev. Ernest Roberts on Love Thy Neighbor and Ladies Bible classes at the homes of Mrs. Lulu Hanna and Mrs. George Flynn. Severe storm damage reports from fishermen, power outages, and a two foot snow event disrupted Georgetown central area and surrounding towns. Donald Stevens funeral held in Bath.
Members of Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi were entertained at a dinner at Mrs Valerie Nickerson's Park Street home. Guests included Mrs Aubrey Steen Jr and others. An NE Peta Sigma Phi convention was announced for June 25 26 at Wentworth Portsmouth. The program Nature's Landscape featured slides by Miss Nickerton. Next meeting March 2 will assemble Easter Seals envelopes for Pine Tree Society Crippled Children and Adults.
A fierce storm on Friday isolated Bay Point on Route 127 between the Casino and Howard Avenue. Heavy snow damaged electric wires leaving lights out by 7 am and delaying a snowplow until Sunday. Central Maine Power crews repaired lines by evening, with mail service suspended until Saturday night.
Bath Area Chamber of Commerce warns homeowners to beware unscrupulous chimney and roof repairmen using scare tactics to lure work and inflate prices. Executive Secretary Edward F. Cox urges callers to check with the Chamber before engaging any contractor and notes past complaints and patterns of bilking, urging caution with telemarketing solicitations.
Miss Edith Herald of Bremen was honored at a pre nuptial shower in West Bath hosted by Mrs. Irving Purdy and Mrs. Octave Dauphin. She will marry Edward R. Dauphin on February 27 at St. Marys Church. Guests brought gifts and a buffet lunch was served.
Mrs Ruby H Hall 81 of 37 Oliver street died Saturday at Maine Medical Center after a monthlong illness. Widow of Daniel E Hall she lived in Bath 46 years from 1914. Survived by son Daniel E Hall Jr and daughter Mrs George Freeman, sister Miss Harriet Currier, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial at Riverview cemetery Topsham with funeral from A F Mayo Son. Born Somerville Massachusetts October 14 1878.
Annie M Knight 83 widow of Herbert F Knight died Wednesday at Bath Memorial Hospital after a three week illness. Born Westport Island September 13 1872 she lived 40 years in the city at 451 Washington Street. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and survived by brother Ralph Jewett of Arrowsgh son Lester H Knight Bath three grandchildren eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs Nathie S Condon were held at 11 am Monday at Arthur F Mayo & Son funeral residence with Rev Jack Grimes of Foursquare Gospel Church officiating. Bearers were Merle Condon Clinton Swain Thomas Pearson and Henry Leeman. Interment will be at Oak Grove in the spring.
Atty. John P. Carey who represented Sides at the recount spoke with Atty. George M. Carlton and Solicitor Rubin in support. Councilors Hutchins and Perry objected. Hutchins questioned the need for an executive session, while Perry saw no reason. City Clerk Harry E. Ring estimated the new election cost at probably a little under 800 dollars.
The article notes that roughly twenty cents of every dollar spent by consumers on farm produced foods goes toward dairy products.
Mrs. Mary F. Leonard of 82 Lincoln Street died Thursday after five months of ill health. Born January 10, 1872 in Bath, she was the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Shaw Merrill. Survived by daughter Catharine E. Leonard and several nieces and nephews. Widowed to E Randall Leonard since 1930. A Winter Street Congregational church member and life member of Genesta chapter OES.
Mrs. Neathie S. Condon, 78, died Friday evening at a Bath nursing home after about two years as a resident. Born March 12, 1881 in Smyrna Falls, she was a daughter of ape and Sarah Hunt ey. Widow of Ira R. Condon, she moved from Dover, New Hampshire two years ago. Surviving: two sons Halbert E. Condon of West Bath and Frank R. Condon of New Hampshire. 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Bath mourns Mrs. Etta Clough 75 formerly of Bath died February 18 in Stoneham Massachusetts where she had lived 15 years. Niece Mrs. Philip Giver 112 Bedford Street survives. Funeral Saturday in Stoneham with Oak Grove burial planned for spring.
Funeral services for Donald R. Stevens of Georgetown were held at 1 20 p m February 17 at Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Rev Ernest G Roberts of First Baptist Georgetown officiating Bearers were Frank MacNeil Walter Stevens Cleon Pinkham and Donald Hopkins Jr Entombment followed at Oak Grove for burial in the spring at Oak Cemetery Georgetown
Funeral service for Mrs Mary Leonard was conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the A F church with Rev Martin V B Sargeant of Winter Street Congregational officiating. Bearers were Oliver Randall Charles Morgan William Rogers Thomas Aikenhead Ralph Hilyard and Millard Crocker. Entombment was at Oak Grove for burial in the family lot.
Funeral services for William H. Small were conducted Thursday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Craig H. Richards of Central Congregational Church officiating. Bearers included Raymond C. Small, William H. Small Jr, H. Brown, Edward Cummings, and Edward J. McMann. Interment will be at Oak Grove.
A jumbled vintage puzzle page includes a cryptic crossword with down and across clues, a cryptoquote hint Longfellow, a note about physicians and an old coin value plus miscellaneous wordplay snippets. The layout blends wordplay, adlike lines, and decorative lines typical of early 20th century newspaper puzzles.
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