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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
3
Economist summaries describe extraordinary material progress with shifts in wealth, saving, and ownership since 1900. Inflation erodes savings, while government deficits threaten freedom. true liberty requires effort, prudent policy, and protection of individual rights amid growth.
An essay argues for productive use of offshore resources after tideland ownership shifts to states. It notes rapid Gulf of Mexico development, $500 million invested, and hopes of large petroleum reserves. The piece links drilling profit to national growth and tax revenue, ending with a metaphor about pursuit of opportunity.
A reflective note greets 1956 as a fresh 3066 days, urging personal choice in how to spend each new dawn. The piece frames the year as a lasting chance to pursue betterment, asking readers what they will do with it.
Three cases heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deering on Friday include Daniel Holt 21 of 34 Oliver Street pleading guilty to reckless driving on Washington Street with a $25 fine and $6.15 costs. David Grover 19 of Wiscasset pleaded guilty to speeding 60 mph on Route 127 Woolwich with a $10 fine and $5.70 costs. Two cases of waxed bean theft were placed on file. One case on Tuesday saw William Kane 33 of Phippsburg sentenced to three months in Kennebec County Jail for now support. Gerald Footer 18 of 38 Cherry Street pleaded guilty to speeding 55 mph on High Street with a suspended $10 fine and $5.70 costs. Charles Mitchell 18 of 1532 Washington Street paid $10 fine and $5.70 costs for driving without a license. John O Melia 18 of Brunswick Naval Air Station fined $5 and $5.70 costs for failing to stop at a stop sign. One intoxication case was placed on file without plea.
Over 500 attended the year's ball with a midnight countdown under red gold and silver stars. Decorations featured red white and green motifs by the decorating committee and a receiving line included prominent guests. Music was by Joe Avery's orchestra and all proceeds from the dance benefited Memorial hospital.
Flames destroyed a house where Savage 79 had lived since 1903 while he visited relatives in Bath. Leach said Tuesday the loss was partially covered by insurance. The U N Food and Agriculture Organization notes diet was inadequate before World War II, worsened during the war, and declined further after. Redlegs third baseman Chuck Harmon played for Toledo University in the 1943 NIT final at Madison Square Garden.
The Saulte Ste. Marie canal has handled a cumulative freight tonnage of 4,288,434,369 since opening, marking a historic milestone in its trade activity and illustrating the waterway's long standing role in regional commerce.
A local column notes the city’s busy election chatter, upcoming nomination deadline, and evolving Bath Area Chamber of Commerce plans. It urges progress on civic projects like a new Morse High gym, contemplates a joint Bath Brunswick twin city gym, and criticizes Armory use for big events while praising associate member enrollment ideas to broaden civic input.
A fragment from a local report notes interest in a Portland tax plan targeting certain residents. The text hints at potential public debate and policy considerations facing officials as they evaluate the measure.
Miss Mary Cunningham of the Moderne School of Dancing hosted several holiday parties for her pupils in Bath Wiscasset Damariscotta Rockland and Thomaston. The events featured soft shoe Irish jig cane passing games and a Grand March with leaders Sandra Scott and John DeWitt. Hostesses included Mrs. Skillins Foster Merchant Cunningham Cummings Scanlin Ketchum Gaudreau and Coggeshall. Classes resume at 9 a m Saturday.
The article argues Bath benefits as a bystander while Portland commuters bring income home elsewhere. It notes the daily exodus of workers from 4 to 5 pm, and contemplates civic projects like a municipal pool or park funded with minimal municipal cost, possibly near Mc Mann field and the mill pond.
A reader recalls previous Morse High School dances at Morse High School and notes they were successful. There was discussion of continuing the events and allowing dancing after basketball games with each class treasury sharing profits. The plan hinges on Student Council governance and fair returns to students.
Final plans for the August fair will be discussed at a 1 30 Thursday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs Tina Moison.
George Szypula of Michigan State dominated National AAU tumbling from 1940 to 1943, guiding MSU to top national results and establishing a four year period of national championship success.
Dr Hamdi Akar M D a native of Turkey was guest speaker at the Cosmo politan club meeting. He spoke on his homeland using color slides and noted his medical training at Istanbul University and service in the Turkish Air Forces. After arriving in the United States in 1950 he completed internships and residencies in Virginia and Washington D C before settling in Bath with his wife and starting a private practice.
Mr and Mrs Harold Darling hosted about 60 guests for a Mardi Gras themed New Year celebration at their Cherry Street residence. Festive decor included gold silver canopies balloons lanterns and a carrousel centerpiece with a clown. Guests wore elegant gowns and the hostess wore an Earl Arden lace gown with green taffeta. Also noted is Jack Jouett of Virginia nicknamed the Paul Revere of the South for his 1781 40 mile night ride warning of a British plot against Gov Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia legislature.
In the great meteoric shower of November 13 1833 observers in eastern North America saw about 200000 shooting stars from midnight to dawn. The report notes Sam Jones of the Chicago Cubs made a call to his wife at their home in Monongah West Virginia after his no hitter against the Pirates.
The text notes that striking a lump of asphalt with a hammer resembles hitting a rock, while gentle thumb pressure can reshape it. It cites about 33,000 swimming pools in the United States, half private, versus 8,000 at World War II’s end, mostly public. It also mentions jockey Kenny Church nicknamed "The Prince" by rival riders for his blond hair and looks.
The American Bible Society has distributed more than 450 million Bibles and Bible parts across 139 years, reflecting extensive charitable outreach and global reach in religious publishing.
Publishers have released nearly a dozen new titles on cards and card games, with five on Bridge and four on Calypso. Books cover fundamentals, strategy, and popular variations, aimed at the growing audience of adult card players. The gift idea pairs playing cards with a related book for a fuller experience.
Rookie infielder Hector Lopez from Colon Panama played last season for Ottawa in the International League. Since 1948 the American Red Cross has collected over 14 million pints of blood with 74 percent for civilian and 6 percent for military use.
A mixed puzzle page presents a large across and down clue list for a standard crossword plus a cryptogram quotation. The grid hints include various definitions like large bundle fish and monkey like animal, with entries spanning common abbreviations and wordplay, followed by a King Features cryptogram quote.
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