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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
2
Maine’s oldest journalist Harry C. Webber devoted his life to journalism and Bath’s press. He worked from high school cub reporter to editor, balancing duty to his paper with devotion to his ailing wife. His last days focused on the paper and its policies.
The Bath community weighs creating a Parking District to authorize off street parking in the business district. Merchants suffer as customers hunt for spots, risking lost sales on busy payroll days. Authors urge merchant unity to push a district plan once established authorities begin the process.
The text outlines obtaining required land and carrying out construction work financed through meter collections or other devised methods. It implies alternative funding options and steps to secure the project’s execution.
Governor Goodwin J. Knight told the California Press Association that editors saved California from state socialism and protected free enterprise through crises of reform, boom, inflation. He praised a free press as the nation's greatest defender of liberties and weapon against tyranny.
Several defendants faced Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court row over speeding intoxication and liquor counts. Lucien L. Belanger paid fines for 80 mph on Route 196 Topsham. James Lentz 70 mph. a 16 year old Freeport girl 70 mph. One intoxication case was discharged, another received 90 days jail on second count within 24 hours.
Dike and Washington P T A sponsor a public dance at Lambert Park community building Saturday evening from 830 to 12. Music will be provided by a juke box and a large assortment of popular tunes. Committee members include Roger Meade Mrs Stanley Hutchins and Mrs Harold Corliss. Public invites extended.
Ireland holds more fish bearing water than any European nation with many hotels reserving fisheries for their guests, underscoring a strong private access to aquatic resources and tourism tied to angling.
Rev and Mrs John Clancy of Goodwins Mills York County retire from the Methodist pastorate after 12 years of service. He 85, a Bristol England native, has preached across Maine and other states. The couple plan to live quietly and remain active in church life as he stays on substitute call.
Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett of Pratt Street has received two letters from friends made abroad in June 1954. One from Mrs. Mary Deery of Dublin Ireland describes a pure Irish linen handkerchief and recalls the December hurricane that left many homeless. The second letter from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spiette of Brussels discusses a visit at Fourviere near Lyons France.
Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at 1384 Washington street with Mrs. Russell N Turcotte to set a valentine dinner dance on February 12 with Xi Beta chapter. A report on the Christmas doll project was given by chair man Mrs. Edward J Cummings. Proceeds benefit the welfare fund. Attending were Mrs. Edward D True and others.
William Henry Sanford Jr. of West Bath and June Geraldine Kanada of Marysville Calif. wed on December 30 in Beale Air Force Base Marysville. Sanford, an Air Force veteran of four years, previously served in Alaska and is expected to be discharged in February. The couple plans to settle in Bath after his discharge.
Robert E North and Barbara Ann Markquardt filed their marriage intentions at the City Clerk office in Palmer and Monson Massachusetts. A recipe note praises a casserole of dried lima beans and tomato sauce paired with frankfurters as a nice change from mashed potatoes.
Harold M. Peasley formerly of Bath leads the New Britain Connecticut Blood Program as chairman overseeing 39 Bloodmobile visits for a 120000 population across New Britain Berlin Newington and Plainville. He backs Red Cross quota efforts and previously served as vice chairman while earlier working with Landers Crary & Clark since 1950.
Woman's Society of Christian Service of Beacon Street Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting in the church vestry on January 3. A chicken pie supper for the Wesley Methodist and Beacon Street men’s clubs preceded the meeting. Plans were made for a silver tea in February and a New Year’s tree exchange. Hostesses were Mrs. Wilbur Crocker and Mrs. Blanche Locke.
Ladies Aid of Central church held its annual New Year's tree and party at the parish house after the business meeting led by president Mrs. Eugene Sprague. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. plans for the year discussed. Hostesses for Jan 13 are Mrs. Harold Cutting and Mrs. James T. Bonney.
Bath Home Extension Service met at Hyde Park Community building with Mrs Doris Borgoin presenting Casseroles and Oven Meals followed by cream chipped beef on toast. 16 mm color films The Road to Gaspe and Across Canada were shown. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Lawrence Matter Mrs Alton Berry and Mrs Frank Kenyon. The article notes Spitsbergen coal mines lie 800 miles from the North Pole.
Parking meter receipts for the month totaled 620.01 compared with 742.37 a year earlier. Fire and health departments report multiple alarms, inspections, and disease incidences while city projects advance with building permits, cemetery work, tree removal, sewer planning, and school site improvements. Lt. Robert E. Wagner Jr attended a state police civil defense training session in Augusta.
State Senator Charles F. Cummings will chair the Correctional Institutions Committee and lead the Business Legislation Committee. He also serves on Taxation. Bath representatives Rodney E. Ross Jr and Louis O. Couture receive House assignments on Labor Correctional Institutions and County Estimates.
Scout troop members at Huse School elected leaders for three patrols Stephanie Perry leads Pansy Patrol Judy Ames leads Gold Fish Patrol and Armenia De Mascio leads Bluebird Patrol A court of honor planned a hike for January 17 Bluebell and Bluebird Brownies met at Dike School and planned January programs including finger painting and a game period.
Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella will host a January telephone bridge to aid the polio drive. Both auction and contract bridge will be played with scores telephoned by Mrs. Alfred King. Those with tables will play 16 hands with no doubling and a 50 point movement.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church held its first meeting of the new year with Mrs. Grace Block. The group, the church’s oldest, featured a New Year’s tree and a cathedral scene. Annual reports were given and plans for 1955 discussed. The Christmas sale from Dec. 1 was praised as highly successful. The class will meet January 12 for a grab sale planning session.
Two Morse High School graduates and sisters, Cpl. Mary Jane and Pfc. Irene LeBrun, returned to their bases after 10 day leaves. Irene heads to Cherry Point North Carolina for upcoming Hawaii duty. Mary Jane won a prize in the Marine Corps Institute Art contest and is stationed at Camp Lejeune North Carolina.
Sam Snead started as a shop boy at a golf course performing club repairs shellacking woods and various tasks around the clubhouse shaping the early path of a future golf legend.
The DeMolay Advisory Council met at the Masonic Temple to discuss year plans including Bath Business Guide revision and funding for the DeMolay Scholarship. A revised council list and Dad Advisor reports on rituals sessions and regalia insurance were reviewed. next meeting set for February 2 with members led by Donald L. Page.
West Bath P T A held its January meeting at Littlefield school with a post Christmas tree party and a film They Shall Not Want a Helen Hayes polio story shown by Marlin R Pennington of Bath Founders Day set for February 17 at Sheriff and Mrs Loring D Small home with Mrs Leon Belanger in charge Remarks touched on cataracts noting a Better Vision Institute view students' belief that aging brings eye clouding.
A mixed crossword grid with clues across and down plus a Cryptoquote puzzle. Includes multiple numbered entries, partial answers and a King Features Syndicate cryptoquote hint. The page packages wordplay, quotations, and light puzzle content typical of a newspaper section.
The Hyde Rehabilitation Hospital grounds annual Christmas tree, trimmed by Edward J. Mc Mann, was dismantled this week. The scene remains enjoyed by patients staff and the public before storage for another year.
The weekly communicable disease report from the Maine Department of Health and Welfare for Sagadahoc county shows Bath with two chickenpox cases and two measles cases for the week ending January 1.
A vehicle traveling at 30 miles per hour would cover a 440 foot block, while an average pedestrian crosses a 40 foot street.
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