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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
2
The snippet lists B. Nichols as President and Treasurer and Barry C. Webber as Editor. It reads as a formal masthead line indicating key staff roles for the publication.
President Truman calls the U S Maritime Commission to lead a peacetime program promoting the Merchant Marine. A national advisory committee would unite maritime, shipbuilding, labor, education and press groups to explain the fleet’s role in trade travel and national defense, urging support and funding.
Dorothy Thompson warns Washington state faces bankruptcy under the citizens security act and rising social security costs. She contrasts tax resistance with growing deficits near 100 million dollars and notes families receiving aid while refusing jobs.
The passage warns that expanding social security programs will lead to social and economic disaster. It criticizes high federal deficits despite near-record income and urges states not to imitate the national approach. It urges learning from the danger before it is too late.
The Times newsroom veteran Elford A. Stover, after rising through journalism, wartime personnel work at Bath Iron Works, and chairing the Maine State Liquor Commission, accepts the role of Public Relations Director for the State Highway Department with a generous salary. The Maine Highway Commission praises his record and anticipates his positive impact.
A brief history from 1900 to 1950 shows Phippsburg transforming while residents adapt to new life and times. Those who lived through the era recall the years as ultimately good.
A Christmas party was held at the Odd Fellows Temple last Wednesday where 19 children were entertained. Ice cream cookies and candy bags were given to each child while they joined in Christmas carols. The tree committee included Mrs Nellie E Lord and Mrs Jennie E Farrin. The refreshment committee consisted of Mrs Louise S Brown and Mrs Harriet E Cromwell.
The many friends of Mrs Otis Munro of Turner court will be sorry to learn she is a patient at Memorial Hospital. Although she is some improved in health she will be a patient at the hospital for a fortnight.
Voices from Home allies Orla and Joyce Lam of Hong Kong join Canadian airline crews on Vancouver to Far East routes. Each plane will include a Chinese girl as well as a Canadian stewardess to handle language issues and reassure Oriental passengers.
A stove overheated causing a blaze that gutted Ralph Robinson's workshop at Berry's Mills West Bath Friday morning around 11 45. Tools worth about 600 dollars and 500 dollars of other damage were lost with the shop near the Robinsions home. The Bath and West Bath fire departments saved the house with no insurance carried.
About 90 Bath employees could retire under a new plan and city voters face a week of filing for council and ward offices. By Saturday noon four candidates had filed and lists show incumbents and hopefuls across all seven wards with more names expected before the January 9 deadline.
A brief guide suggests dipping fillets in lightly salted milk then in finely crushed cracker crumbs. The coated fish can be fried or basted with fat and baked in a hot oven.
Fred D. Cressey Jr and Richard Alley pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and larceny at a Bath High Street filling station on December 13. Each was bound over to await grand jury action at Sagadahoc County Superior Court with $1,000 appearance bonds.
The front seat of Ralph E. Legard's taxi on Front street burned Wednesday evening. Driver Joseph F. Desmond found smoke inside after returning from across the street. Firefighters from Engine 4 contained the blaze quickly with a booster line. the cushion was badly damaged and the origin remains unknown.
Lendell N. Stilphen Jr of Bailey Island was fined 25 dollars and 4.70 costs after a guilty finding for reckless driving by Judge Gardiner R. Deering at Municipal Court. State Trooper Francis W Powers apprehended him January 1 in Woolwich. Attorney Edward W Bridgham represented Stilphen. a companion facing intoxication received a suspended sentence and six months probation after pleading guilty through attorney John J Keegan.
Construction on the Woolwich Arrowsic bridge across the Sasanoa river will pause for winter after completing pier No 3. Foundation work resumes in spring with expected completion by April when Harris Steel Co of New York begins the steel superstructure. W H Hinman Co handles foundation and approaches.
Herbert T. Gibson of Bath was bound over to await grand jury action after probable cause was found at Freeport municipal court. He was arraigned on a charge described as latency of a car parking lot and turned over to State Trooper Frank W. Powers.
Maine saw a 15 percent rise in Old Age and Survivors Insurance beneficiaries over the past year. As of June 30, 1949 the state had 23 300 beneficiaries receiving 448 000 monthly. a year earlier about 19 900 received 373 000 monthly. Portland area payments total 161 513 monthly for 7 950 beneficiaries across Cumberland Sagadahoe and York counties.
Police and State officials believe both fires Monday night and early Tuesday were deliberate. The 2.5 story home owned by Frank W. Danforth sustained 2000 dollar damage first, then 3000 more after the second blaze. Inspectors Chase and Evens met Bath officials and planned a follow up.
Bath notes a year of winter progress and coastal work. Providence pursues the New England lightweight title while Arrowsic and Woolwich begin a new bridge project and a bridge to Westport Island. The year’s weather mirrors last year with mild conditions. At January’s start a tanker faced no ice obstacle reaching Hallowell upriver.
Hyde Park Terrace runs a holiday page with school and family notes. Christmas visitors include Meriden Connecticut resident Richard Billington and Lewiston, Auburn, and Bath guests sharing meals or staying for the week. Central avenue and Bluff road families host relatives and celebrate birthdays with games, ice caution on the rink, and a Christmas dinner circuit across Portland and South Portland.
Mrs Doris Billington and Mrs Thelma Knight hosted luncheon guests including Mrs H D Littlefield of Newport and Mrs Clinton Wilson of Middle Street. The Litt lefield also received a guest prize. A Christmas party at Mrs Esther Billingtons on Bluff Road drew Gerard Billington Bernard Comeau Robert Small and Carl Tobey among others.
Donald Smith of Granite Street rests comfortably after surgery at Memorial hospital. Bath Rifle and Pistol Association defeated Auburn Legion by 937 to 929 in Gold Division and 914 to 862 in Blue Division as Gayton League ends first half and eyes 1950 season. William F Mussenden recently joined club, which provides year round rifle and pistol training and competition.
Notes from Bath folks in Largo Florida describe Christmas events in St. Petersburg with Mr and Mrs William Bowl and Mr and Mrs Bowie visiting Carol Day RN hosting the party at Morton Plant hospital for the Christmas event. Gifts candy canes and Santa stock were distributed to children.
Charles L. Hoebel of Ward files nomination papers to seek election to the city council in the February 13 municipal election. One council member will be chosen for each of the seven wards.
Ralph E. McInnes of the U S N visits wife and daughter at 866 Washington Street while his vessel the aircraft carrier Philippine Sea GV 47 completes maneuvers at Cuba and Labrador. The ship will participate in February fleet exercises near Puerto Rico.
Includes numerous clues for across and down entries with a cryptoquote by Byron and a note about solution hints and attribution to King Features Syndicate. The puzzle lists many items such as Accumulate, Capital of Tasmania, and Drenched, along with a themed cryptogram and directions for solving.
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