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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1958
Page
1
The piece critiques Dulles for implying Americans may sacrifice small freedoms to fight Russia, arguing true liberties like speech and due process remain essential. It questions what "small" freedoms could mean and stresses dedication to freedom as America's best response to oppression.
William T. Farley, chairman of the Association of American Railroads, says ten years of progress lie ahead though earnings are now inadequate. He foresees many plant and equipment improvements and possible relaxed rate rules to unlock a rail system improved service and broader public benefits, noting current inflation driven costs squeeze profits below 4 percent.
The National Association of Manufacturers met in New York with leaders signaling price restraint next year amid consumer resistance and rising competition. The AFL CIO also gathered in Atlantic City approving a wage rise and shorter work week for a 195% bargaining policy, while warning labor costs may price out buyers and workers alike.
The Bath boy Elford A. Stover Jr. known as Brad is honored by a leading Maine paper for induction into its Hall of Sports Fame. Son of Elford A. Beany Stover, Brad set schoolboy athletic records and earned multiple honors for his prowess. More accolades are anticipated.
A columnist quips about domestic routines and financial strain in a compact wry observation. Hal Chadwick notes a man must thaw his own dinner signaling self reliance. Ken Shively ponders the costs of a small world.
Sergeant 1/c and Mrs. Cero N DiConzo and daughters Gail 9 and Karen 4 visit Bath after three years in Germany France and Japan. They restore ties with relatives Jennie Rice Mrs Haley and Mrs Davenport and plan on Jan 14 departure to Fort Benning Ga for new assignment.
Maine's Department of Economic Development commends Bath Area Chamber of Commerce executive secretary Richard B. MacLennan for cooperative work in Bath. Commissioner Fred A. Clough Jr expresses appreciation and wishes him success in future endeavors. MacLennan, treasurer of the Industrial Development Council of Maine, resigns effective Jan. 31.
Members of the Central Congregational church Ladies Aid met at the parish house for a noon covered dish luncheon followed by a business meeting and program. Committee members were Mrs. Horace Morse and Mrs. Dean Farnham. Plans for a service table on January 16 were discussed and members were asked to bring items and materials for holders. Co-chairmen of the service table are Mrs. Emma Ehlers and Mrs. Grace Gowen. The group conducted its New Year tree with gifts, directed by Mrs. Robert Gordon and Miss Harriet Larrabee of Reading, who showed slides from Europe.
American Legion Smith Tobey Post will host a roast beef banquet for the Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps on January 18 at the Legion hall. About 75 Cadet members and workers will be honored as Nelson Foss chairs arrangements with Scott Kittredge and Cedric French assisting.
Rev. Warren Harris asked his First Baptist church parishioners what good thing they could do for others in 1958. He urged peacemaking and outlined acts of charity citing Romans 14 19 through 15 2. Choir rehearsals and an Easter cantata are planned and volunteers are welcome.
The Good Neighbor club met with Mrs. Orville Rowe and listed attendees including Mrs. Kathleen Rittall and Mrs. Franz Stevens. The Baptist church held its annual meeting with officers named. attendance remained steady despite near zero temperatures. music featured the hymn The Old Rugged Cross sung by Ronald Anderson. Numerous visits and travels among local residents are noted, with many from Bath, Quincy, Cambridge, and West Roxbury mentioned in passing.
Readers share holiday travels and visits across New York and Maine towns. Notables include the Yorks, Zorachs, the Dickens family moving into Reid Park, Park custodian Mr Dickens, and flu cases among the Savage, Todd, Cloutier, and Davis families. Betsy Holt returns from France via Greece and Switzerland. she will teach at Grove School in Madison after Cornell graduation. Birthday party for Holly Brown features several local children.
Arthur I Pepper 81 retired local photographer died Tuesday at Memorial hospital after Monday admission. Born Bath April 23 1875 he was son of Lewis and Hannah Pepper. A 40 year member of Polar Star Lodge he lived in Bath most of his life and owned a Front Street photo studio. He worked at Hyde Windlass Co Kennebec river steamers Nahanada Westport and L I Wolmes studio before WWI. Survived by daughter Mrs Hiram Tobey and sister Mrs Parton Fuller. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Curtis funeral home. Burial Oak Grove.
Mrs. Theo L. Newdick 75 widow of Frank B. Newdick died Saturday night after illness. Born West Waterville June 27 1882 she was daughter of Dr. Herbert A. Bates and Frances L. Bates. She lived most of her life in Bath and resided at 35 Shepard Street. Surviving are a daughter Ruth Sutherland and a grandson.
Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m Saturday at Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Rev Dr Oliver W Bell of Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Bearers were Walter Serle Theodore Dow Clyde Dow and James Ifill. Burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Brewster were conducted January 2 at Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Herman Ebert presiding. Bearers included Glendon Brewster Cornelius Brewster Clifford Gardiner and Harold Normes. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Corliss Street Baptist Church with Rev Harold L Allen officiating. Bearers included George Banks Chester Banks Clyde Pratt Burleigh Pratt Austin Ranks and Cheries Pratt. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services for James A. McKay were held Friday afternoon at Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers were Gorge Campbell Alton P. Reed William Gbb and John L. Sanborn. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.
Algernon II Eastman raises a point about the origin of the doughnut. A National Geographic 1956 plate by Joan Van der Hamen shows a still life with pastries including three powdered doughnuts, prompting Eastman to wonder who the sixteenth century master’s cook was.
Mrs Mary Beulah Ranks Pratt aged 65 of 53 Spring Street Bath died suddenly Friday night at Bath Memorial Hospital. Born September 9 1892 in Greene she taught 23 years in Bath and other communities and lived in Bath 41 years. Survived by husband Fr Melvin Pratt two children Fos ter M Pratt and Shirley E Pratt two brothers Raymond Banks and Alton Banks five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She belonged to several organizations including Corliss Street Baptist church Sterling Bible Class WCTU Bodwell Grange Pomona State Grange Past Masters and Lecturers Association and Genesta Chapter OFS.
Horace N Mayo 67 long time Bath resident and retired Quincy Fore River shipyard foreman died December 19 in Framingham Massachusetts after a long illness. He began shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works in 1909 and had 40 years service at Quincy shipyard retiring two years ago as president of the Foreman's club. Survived by widow Mary E Shea Mayo of Quincy son Dwight of Quincy and brother Dwight of Lewiston.
Funeral services for Mrs Bernice M Jones long time Bath resident who died Friday in Long Island New York were held at 2 p m Tuesday at Newcastle Alna church officiated by Rev Winifred Reynolds. Bearers were Theodore Hersom William Hummerson David Bryant and Hershel Bryant. Interment followed in the family lot at Alna Center cemetery.
Mrs Sadie Fogg, longtime police matron, died December 30. Funeral services were held at 2 p m Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Bearers included William Plummer Royden Haines Ardenne Haines and Irving Burnham at Oak Grove.
Elwood E Edgecomb age 62 of East Harpswell died Wednesday last week at his brother’s home in Westbrook after illness since November. He worked 34 years for the State of Maine including 20 years as chief boiler inspector before retiring in 1955 and held memberships in the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and ASME. He is survived by his wife Lottie and eight children, plus sisters and a host of relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday in Portland with a Bowdoinham committal service by Village Lodge A F & A M.
Mrs Isadora McBean 88 of the Old Lundies Home died Wednesday after a two week hospital stay at Memorial. Born October 14 1869 in Wiscasset she was widow of John O McBean. Survived by daughter in law Mrs Stanley Antworth and siblings Richard T Rines Harry F Rines Mrs Margaret Allen Mrs Edith Buzzell Mrs Sarah Hooper Edgar Johnston. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 p m at Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Dr Oliver W Bell officiating.
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