This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
2
Chairman Cannon urges cutting all non-defense items to the bone to curb inflation. Economists from 27 colleges call for eliminating unnecessary spending and raising tax revenues to create a cash surplus. They warn prolonged dollar decline harms society and risks free enterprise. Government leadership must reject needless appropriations.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics compares per capita meat spending from 1913 to 1949 and its share of disposable income. Meat rose from 23.10 to 70.70 dollars, while its income share stayed around five to six percent, showing purchasing power drives price meaning.
The piece describes retailing as a vast, competitive, and essential sector with thousands of stores serving a fickle public. It explains small per-item profits but high volume drive, citing about 140 billion dollars in sales last year, funding wages, rents, taxes, and operations.
Bath accelerates civil defense setup with Ralph F. Mittendorf named director and deputies assigned to communications, plant protection and police fire services, radiological defense, evacuation, legal division, and public information. Meaneasley leads communications and transport, plus air raid warning and observers.
Preliminary estimates show disposable income after taxes rose to a record 200 billion dollars last year, with about 70 percent of that amount spent at retail counters, illustrating how retail activity drives consumer flow and the economy.
The church plans a June 1953 rededication to observe the century mark with Bishop Lord attending if his schedule allows. Trustees include Arthur M. Packard as president and Clifton W. Tedford as secretary. Out of town guests stayed with Bath members due to storms, while Rev. Cramer, 24, will soon join Bath as pastor and reside at the Beacon street parsonage with his wife and child.
Raymond Bechard, captain of Morse high football last season, was confirmed at the Sunday service of Winter Street Church. Mr and Mrs Linwood A Abbott of 20 Allen Street were received into membership by transfer from Brewer Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Irving Trufant were received by transfer from Dover-Foxcroft church.
Miss Jean Ellen Caton of 797 High Street and Miss Peggy Safford of 456 Middle Street passed Sunday in Boston while attending the Ice Capades at Boston Gardens.
Woolwich town officials were sworn in as wardens to lead the organization and pursue plans announced for the coming period. The Bath Teachers' Club asked for a $360 across the board yearly raise for Bath teachers, but the council tabled the motion due to lack of funds and no discussion on financing.
City of Bath reports December 1950 activity across Police Fire and Highway departments. Key items include 30 arrests, 199 complaints, 51 wrecks, 27 street lights out, 22 fire alarms with losses estimated at 400 dollars, and engine repairs planned. Infrastructure work covers sewer upgrades, crossings signs, and material deliveries to improve safety and services.
Bath and Woolwich plan National Boy Scout Week observations from February 4 to 10. The Father and Son banquet, led by Clyde Lake, will be February 8 at Huse School auditorium. The committee aims for the biggest Scout gathering yet and will honor Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorers advancing by then.
Maine health bureau lists communicable disease cases in Sagadahoc county for the week ending December 30. In Bath and West Bath there are two chickenpox cases and two measles cases, four Bath mumps cases, plus one meningococcal case in Bowdoin.
Harry E. Ring Jr of Bath and Elmer B. Williams of Foster's Point road West Bath were installed as deacons at Winter Street Congregational Church during Sunday morning worship led by Rev. Richard J. Schaper. The ceremony featured the men's chorus.
A Bathman was found guilty of intoxication at Friday morning Municipal Court session and ordered to pay court costs of four dollars and seventy cents.
Morse High Shipbuilders overcome an eight point first half deficit to defeat Cheverus High Portland 38 to 33. Jerry Jacko's late burst sparked a comeback as Morse outscored Cheverus in the final quarter and earned a hard fought victory led by Pomerleau Stover and Hartleb with Crowley pacing Cheverus.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay K Bowker mark their 46th wedding anniversary at home in Meadowbrook their long marriage began in Woburn Massachusetts on January 8 1905 Ada Kimball was the bride. The Bowkers moved to Meadowbrook 14 years ago to live with Mr Bowkers mother Annie Bowker who is 96. Community members send best wishes for more years. The Bowker family and neighbors share updates on relatives in the U S Navy hospital patients and local residents including the Beals Morse Davis Wyman Little and Caribou move plans. Wildlife reports note fewer moose and deer in Meadowbrook pastures after season end and the long standing bull moose Old Timer has vanished.
About 42 men heard Thomas H. Loughlin of the Social Security Administration explain the 1950 amendment and the program’s intent for a 65 and over insurance program. He noted 7,000,000 Americans miss benefits due to unfamiliarity and highlighted survivor and children beneficiaries as key groups. The meeting featured supper and Scouts reports with future club plans.
Junior Hospital League met at Mrs. Omar's home with a brief business session. Holiday ball funds shown as financially successful. Plans made for a March 17 country dance. Sewing for the hospital carried on through the evening. Attendees listed include Mrs. Dearborn, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Musgenden, and others.
Central church Ladies' Aid met at the parish house with many members present. They planned a supper for the Men's Club Tuesday at 6 30 chaired by Mrs Carrie Thompson. Hostesses for Jan 11 are Mrs Maude Longley and Miss Margaret Foote. The New Year's tree included gift exchange and reminders for the next program led by Mrs Nellie Lord Mrs Della Hodgkins and Mrs Carrie Thompson. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Nellie Lord and Mrs Bertha Dean.
The weekly Phi Kappa Delta meeting Thursday discussed a February project and appointed committees for food publicity prizes and table serving. Members present included Miss Jean Anderson Mrs Jane Dutton Mrs Gloria Hatch and Mrs Ann LaRochelle among others.
A list of women including Mrs. Frat, Mrs. Mary Philbrick and Miss Marie Smart appears in a weekly notice. Mrs. Clayre is highlighted as recipient while Miss Edna Oliver and Miss Marie Smart served regents this week.
Bath Farm Bureau held a Thursday meeting at the new Cosmopolitan Club headquarters. Mrs. Ellis A Caverly led a Nine trente where five guests joined as members. Claire prepared refreshments as the group set plans for the February meeting on Modern Housecleaning Methods.
The Theta chapter of Beta Sigma sorority met with Mrs. Fred Brown on Washington Street. Plans were announced for the January 17 meeting at Mrs. Frank Lagher’s Middle Street home. Esther Drummond spoke on her work at Hyde Memorial Home with recordings shown.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met in the parlor with 40 members. President Mrs Horace Ward led the meeting as the Prudential committee redecorates the chapel, removes old carpet and plans new walls and robes, with Mrs Edward B Smith noted among contributors.
A compilation of across and down crossword clues with tricky spellings and wordplay plus a Daily Cryptoquote by King Features Syndicate. The cryptoquote hints at Longfellow and a Tennyson quotation about movement and vision.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.