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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1958

Page

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Atlas ICBM Explodes After Cape Canaveral Launch

An Atlas missile failed minutes after liftoff at Cape Canaveral on the sixth test flight, exploding during its ballistic coasting phase. Earlier, a February 7 launch misfortune also ended in a self-destruction. Officials offered no cause, while wire reports suggested radio interference from amateur or distant city signals as possible factors.

Cape Canaveral Air Force Associated Press United Press Florida

Repeal of Transportation Taxes Urged as Wartime Burden

A House Committee heard testimony that wartime transportation taxes stifle for hire services and burden travelers. Advocates argued repeal would boost revenues from income taxes and reduce discrimination against users relying on transit. World War II era taxes are criticized as outdated and unnecessary today.

Hetane Isis

Federal meat inspection funding sparks industry concern

Government meat inspection, mandatory for all interstate and foreign ship ments, faces a 1959 budget question with a proposed 17 326 000 dollar appropriation. Insufficient inspectors could disrupt livestock flow and threaten steady meat supplies and public health.

Toth Inspection Service House Subcommittee On Agricultural “Appropriations

Retailers Highlight Print Media's Advertising Power

A leading association of retailers notes newspapers remain the prime platform for ads and prestige. The publisher cites newspapers as durable, central to the ad market, and a key weapon in securing advertising dollars across media.

Probate Court Actions Snapshot From Bath Area

February 4 1958 probate session includes wills filed for James E Cameron Roger L Robinson Simon M Stewart Sadie A Fogg George D Adams Thomas R Merrifield and executors appointed. Administrations filed for Rideout Dennett Brown, plus inventories and accounts for Daggett Chaney Pinkham Keyes Luce Lethridge King Hume and others. Bond approvals include Cora M Smith and George E Getchell with administrator roles listed.

James Elmer Cameron Bath Sarah D. Cameron Roger L. Robinson Bowdoinham Helen C. Robinson Harry S. Morton Topsham Alta V. Morton Simon M. Stewart Emily C. Stewart Sadie A. Fogg The George T. Dennett G. Walter Stuart Ella T. Scammon D.b.a Sarah Rideout Bowdoin W. Wallace Rideout Charles H. Brown Woolwich Glenwood C Brown Fred E. Daggett John L. Jack Geneva G. Chaney Brth Goldie A. Chaney Guardian Ernest Pinkham George Franklin Pirkham Ralph E. Keyes Neston Tireschtrechts Madeleine F. Keyes Waltham Bank & Trust GES Larrabee Lary W. Horne Herbert Mansir Richmond Philip E. Lamb Joseph M. Mansir Arthur H. Mans Margaret L. Luce George E. Melvinguerdian James H. Lethridge Clifford Lothridge Robert Lothridge Mitchell N. King Fred W. Quimby Lillian Terrell Hume Gardiner R. Deering Cora M. Smith George E. Getchell the Bath S On

Will and estate actions filed in Bath and surrounding towns

February 11 1958 notices show multiple executors administrators and final accounts across Bath Woolwich Phippsburg and Hartford Conn including Roscoe N Given G Lillian Bates Alton P Reed Irvin A Atwood and Glenwood C Brown among others with estates for Wakefield Bates McKay Atwood Mallett Philbrick and Gillespie presented for allowance.

Georgia H. Wakefield Richmond Roscoe N. Given Loring R. Bates Bath G. Lillian Bates James A. McKay Alton P. Reed C.t.a Michael A. Zazzaro Michael Zazzaro Hartford Conn Frank Zazzaro James Salvatore Riverside Trust Co Maine Fluate William E. Dwyer Fred Dwyer Howard A. Atwood Phippsburg Irvin A. Atwood Ralph A. Mallett M. Mallett Charles H. Brown Woolwich Glenwood C. Brown Harriet Gertrude Philbrick Willard R. Philbrick

Healing sermon and town notes from Georgetown

Rev Warren Harris preached on the healing of the blind man from John nine at First Baptist Georgetown in a service themed The Miracle Worked The Miracle Challenged and The Miracle Crowned. A Working League meeting was set for March 4 at Miss Belle Healds. Local events include basketball games at the Y between Georgetown central and Phippsburg, a Bath driven oil truck incident, and various visits and family travels among residents of Robinhood Five Islands Bath and neighboring towns.

First Baptist Church Warren Harris Jesus Belle Heald Georgeton Recreation Center Bath Mason Carter Edwin Golding Boothbay Harbor Rooinhood Robinhood Ralph Becker Robert Spear Gardiner Central School Georgetown Phippsburg Georgetown N

Five Islands Baptist church to repaint auditorium walls

Work on painting the main auditorium walls at the Five Islands Baptist church began this week with all labor and materials donated. A brief church officers meeting precedes Thursday prayer, and a week of special services is set for March 16. Easter sunrise plans are under Mrs. Harlan Pinkham.

The Baptist Church Orville Rowe Harlan Pinkham Franklin S Keclwetter Stanley South Gorham George Gray Dianna Barter Bath Vernon Gravy William Marr Rose Wilkens Liver Bath Memorial Hospital Franklin MacNeil Victor Pinkham Ronald Pinkham Georgie Pinkham Rudolph Pinkham Navy Ronald M. Thibodeau Maynard Thibodeau Naval Training Donald Hopkins, Jr Mabel Harford Richmond Thomas Watson Martha Floyd Gertrude Somerville Mass Charlene Barter Harold Pinkham

Page Reelected To Monument Board For Third Term

Donald T. Page of M. H. Page & Son in Bath was re elected to the Monument Builders of America board for a third term at the national convention in Dallas Texas. He represents New England and New York retail monument dealers. The group plans programs to aid cemeteries and expand dealer services to educate the public on memorialization. Page also serves as secretary treasurer of the Memorial Craftsm en of Maine and as president of the New England Monument Dealers Association.

Donald T. Page M. H. Page & Son Bath Dallas Tex Page New England New York The Memorial Craftsmen of Maine New England Monument Dealers Association

Local social visits noted in Sanford and Georgetown Center

Mrs. Raymond Harriman and Miss Ellen Emery of Sanford called on Miss Louise Powers last Saturday. Bob Savage spent part of last week with Terry Davis at Georgetown Center.

Raymond Harriman Ellen Emery Sanford Louise Powers Bob Savage Terry Davis Georgetown Center

Card of Thanks for condolences in Georgetown Maine

The Standish Heald and Lewis families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards flowers and kind expressions of sympathy during their bereavement. Georgetown Maine.

Gilbert Standish Harry Heald Stanley Lewis Georgetown Maine

Stony Owl Spotted Near Navejo Gardens

A two foot long white and dusky brown owl with feathered ears was seen in Bay Point near Navejo gardens. It perched on a tree limb by feeding trays and appeared calm, returning to the river at dusk and morning. Bird books note Arctic natives that migrate south in scarce food years, with this year called owl year.

Navejo Arctic United States

Last Week Scene Reports Local Visits and Illness

The report notes M s Panic a Burnham leaving Augusta with her sister Mrs Arthur Tibbetts and family after her mid term recess. Sherman Campbell Jr a Morse Hish school student in Bath returns home with a heavy cold. Maurice Hinckley and daughter Mrs Alice Safford visit Nav ajo on Wednesday.

Burnham Augusta Arthur Tibbetts Sherman Camphbell, Jr Morse Hish School Bath Maurice Hinckley Alice Safford

Signer of Income Tax Forms Is Responsible

District Director Whitney L. Wheeler of the Internal Revenue Service stressed that the signer of a federal income tax return bears responsibility for its accuracy and for proving claims with records. He warned against itinerant preparers, noting many are incompetent and unlikely to be available for audits. Taxpayers should keep records for at least three years after the filing deadline.

Whitney L. Wheeler Internal Revenue Service Wheeler Coun

Vandalism Repeats At Hyde Memorial Hospital Site

Police report another vandalism incident at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital. Mrs Parker reported the car antenna broken and ground tossed. Prior damage included broken driveway lights and unauthorized vehicles. Chief Gaudreau orders patrol spot checks and vows court action for offenders.

Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital John Parker Edward L. Gaudreau

Homan Completes Coast Guard Basic Training Course

Richard A. Homan, fireman apprentice and son of Jesse W. Homan, completes 138 weeks of U S Coast Guard basic training at Cape May New Jersey. He joined last November and will next attend Petty Officers' school at Groton Connecticut for engine man training after graduation. Prior to service, Homan graduated Morse High School and worked for Bath Iron Works.

Richard A. Woman Jesse W. Homan Denny Road U. S. Coast Guard Cape May N. J Coast Guard Homan Uscg Training Station Groton

Stolen Dump Truck Recovered Near Woolwich

A dump truck stolen from Seaboard Engineering Company during the overpass project was found by a company driver parked by the wick in Woolwich. It had disappeared from Cook's Corner Friday night and was reported missing until Monday morning. No explanation for the vehicle's Moveto spot was given.

Seaboard Engineering Company Cook’s Corner

Mr and Mrs Edward Archer Move to Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Edward Archer of Bangor have recently moved to 1312 Washington Street. Mr Archer is employed at the Bly facility.

Edward Archer Bangor Washington Street Mr. Archer The Bly

Obituary of Nate H. Young Former Augusta Resident

Nate H. Young age 83 died December 31 in Imola California. Born in Auburn he was son of Charles and spouse Lilla Trask Young who died in 1917. Survived by children Harry Young Bath Estella Frances Tampa Chester Young Liberty, a daughter Alice Raynes Bath and son David Young Michigan. Also several grandchildren and three sisters.

Young Nate H. Young Augusta Imola Calif Auburn Charles Young Lilla Trask Young Harry Young Bath Estella Frances Tampa Fla Chester Young Liberty Alice Raynes David Young Michigan

Funeral service for Christoper T. Kelly Saturday mass at St. Marys

Funeral services were held at Leslie C. Shumway funeral home followed by a 9 a.m. mass at St. Marys Roman Catholic Church. Bearers were David Fields Charles Vachon Harold Freeman and Walter Mosher. Interment was at Oak Grove with committal at the grave in spring.

Christopher T. Kelly Leslie C. Shumway High Street St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Francis E. Morrissey David Fields Charles Vachon Harold E. Freeman Walter L. Mosher Oak Grove

Carlisle Rites Held for John S Carlisle at Mayo Funeral

Funeral services for John S Carlisle conducted at 1 30 p m Thursday in the Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Rev Martin V B Sargent officiating. Bearers were Lloyd Seekins Carl Seekins Albion Flemmings and Edward McKenna entombment at Oak Grove for burial in the family lot in the Spring

John S. Carlisle Arthur F. Mayo

Former Bath Boy Faces Life Saving Heart Operation

The 13 year old James Pomerleau, son of Mr and Mrs Julien Pomerleau, now in California, has a hole in his heart. Doctors say only delicate surgery offers a chance to live. without it he will die, possibly by fall. The Los Angeles Mirror News reports the family’s heartbreaking decision.

Bath Calif James Pomerleau Julien Pomerleau West Coast James Los Angeles Mirror News

West Bath Man, Grange Leader, Civil Defense Aide

West Bath resident noted as master of Topsham grange former president of Past Masters Association and member of West Bath Grange. He has worked on soil conservation for the U S government and belongs to Farm Bureau Fort George Lodge Knights of Pythias Bath Lodge of Elks West Bath Men's Club and county Civil Defense staff. David Kennerson of Portland visits with grandmother Mrs Lillian Kennerson of 7 Palmer street.

Topsham Grange West Bath

Christopher T. Kelly Dies at 70 in East Brunswick

Christopher Thomas Kelly 70 of East Brunswick died Friday at home after a several month illness. A native of Little River Quebec born December 23 1887 he lived in East Brunswick since 1919. He worked at Texas Company shipyard then ran a poultry business and later welded at Bath Iron Works and Bath Box Co until 1954. He was a member of St Marys Church survived by his widow sister Mary A. Kelly and several relatives.

Christopher Thomas Kelly Hardings East Brunswick Susannah Kelly Little River Quebec Mathew J Catherine Duffy Kelly Texas Company Bath Iron Works Bath Box Company St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Mary A. Kelly Quennnie Kelly Emile Drelet Joseph John Patrick James Keily

Bowdoin Man Urban Small Died in Lewiston Hospital

Urban C Small of Bowdoin aged 60 died suddenly at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston on Saturday while being admitted. Born January 11 1898 at Bowdoin he was son of Wallace and Mary Walsh Small. He worked about 25 years for Great Northern Paper Co. Survived by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Crosman Funeral Home Lisbon Falls Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Bowdoin.

Urban Cornelius Small Bowdoin Central

Mrs Julia B Moore dies in Bath at 77

Mrs Julia Brooks Moore 77 of 47 Bath Street Bath dies Tuesday after noon at Bath Memorial hospital. A Bath resident for 50 years she was born August 2 1880 in Edgecomb daughter of Parker and Fannie Dodge. Survived by husband Simon Moore two sons Paul D and Robert S Moore two grandchildren Linda and David Moore and several cousins. Funeral Friday 2 p m Curtis Funeral Home with Revs Sims and Richards officiating. Entombment Oak Grove Highland cemetery Edgecomb in spring.

Julia Brooks Moore Bath Street Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Meore Edgecomb Aiugz Parker and Fannie Fields Dodge Simon Mooore Paul D Robert S. Moore Linda David Moore Curtis Funeral Home Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Craig H. Richards Central Congregational Church Oak Grove Highland Cemetery

Crossword puzzle clues from a historical page fragment

A fragmented OCR crossword with numbered clues across and down. Entries include references to places, currency, animals, zodiac, and other common puzzle terms, plus partial solution hints and a Christmas theme segment.

Music Memory Quote From Shelley In Cryptoquote Style

A cryptogram reads MUSIC WHEN SOFT VOICES DIE VIBRATES IN THE MEMORY Shelley quotes reveal how a line in verse lingers in the mind after listening. The note mentions King Features Syndicate distributing the puzzle series.

Shelley King Features Syndicate

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