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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1953
Page
2
In his last address to Congress President Truman emphasizes the communist threat to peace and freedom and the danger of nuclear age war. He targets Stalin and Congress, warns Lenin pre-atomic logic, foresees a long cold war, and calls for unity behind his successor. He is seen as a new national figure, Historian Truman.
The piece argues the 1960 election showed citizens oppose waste, graft, and high taxes. It praises Governor Stevenson’s integrity but emphasizes a shift toward decentralization and local control to reduce federal spending and subsidies while keeping the nation strong and solvent.
Stalin replies to New York Times questions saying war between the United States and the USSR is not inevitable and that the countries can live in peace. He discusses cooperation with President Eisenhower and endorses diplomatic efforts to end the Korean War, stating the USSR is interested in ending the conflict.
The speaker asserts that current conflict stems from aggressive actions of the cold war against the Soviet Union. He argues for stopping interference and accepting surrender as the path forward, presenting a persistent, unregilded olive branch stance.
Alvah F. Lewis, 50, and his father William Lewis, 72, were injured when their truck collided with a large trailer after a Maine road glare of ice. Both were treated at Brunswick Hospital and discharged. The incident occurred on Route 1 near the State Police barracks while traveling from Portland toward Bath.
Carl A. Smith of Truro pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Bath Municipal Court Friday morning and paid a $100 fine plus $4.70 costs after a Woolwich traffic stop by State Trooper Francis Woodrow. Arthur S. Pierce and Douglas A. Senecal, both Phippsburg, faced charges for passing a school bus. Pierce paid $10 plus $4.70 costs, while Senecal’s $10 fine was suspended on costs. Gene R. Gardner altered a plea to guilty for operating with inadequate brakes on an oil truck involved in a collision with Eugene Dauphin Jr. at High and Russell streets. Gardner received $20 fine, $4.70 costs, and two weeks probation to pay.
James R. Neivens of Augusta pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Bath municipal court. He was fined $25 plus $6.30 costs, sentence suspended on payment of costs, and placed on six months probation. Another intoxication case offered $5 fine and $3.15 costs or 15 days in Kennebec jail. payment status unknown at noon.
Orville K. Davis of Bath pleaded innocent to leaving the scene of an accident at Bath Municipal Court. Judge Gardiner R. Deering found him guilty and imposed a $20 fine plus $14.06 costs, with 14 days probation to pay the amount. The incident involved a car owned by Charles.
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Randall Orr has leased the Lewis Filling Station from M. W. Sewall & Co. on Leeman highway west of Floral street and will operate it as sole proprietor. Forrest Lewis ran the station for 13 years and will be succeeded by Orr, a Morse High and University of Maine graduate and WWII veteran. The business will be renovated in spring as Orr prepares to move his family from Dexter to Bath.
The Patten Free Library received 51 new titles in December including eight general works, 25 fiction, eight teenage titles and 10 juvenile books. Notable entries span Erle Stanley Gardner mysteries, Frederic Brown fiction and Currents in history such as Elizabethan biographies and children's stories like Sue Barton apprentice nurse.
Mr and Mrs Sumner F Mains of Bay Point announce the engagement of their daughter Elenore Mains to Hubert Gillis son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gillis of Meriden Conn The wedding will be held Monday Miss Mains attended Morse High School and lives at 67 Chestnut Street Gillis served five years in the U S Army during World War II and is employed with International e
One intoxication case filled Bath Municipal Court Tuesday morning. A Bath man pled guilty and was fined 5 dollars plus 515 dollars costs.
The Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street Church met at Carrie Lemont’s home with 19 members, led by President Mrs. William Hill. Readings, prayers, and Bible questions filled the evening. December calls and Christmas cards were noted, gifts exchanged, and plans announced for the February and March sessions.
The Woman's Society for Christian Service at Wesley church met in the vestry on January 6 with Mrs. Elnora Oliver leading devotionals. Reports showed the Christmas sale was unusually successful, adding a large sum to the treasury, followed by a swap party and social hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Charles Howe and Mrs. William Hanson. next meeting set for February.
The Hobo club met January 6 with Miss Judy Mank for the annual joke tree evening. Edwin Powers spoke on The Errors of Modern Civilization and George R. McElman on Life Beneath the Sea, followed by a discussion. Attendees included Barbara Berenson, Bette Brown, Janiée Hanna, Peggy Hanson, Judy Holbrook, Julie Cummings, Pattie MacFarland, Kateri Costain, Judy Mank, and the two guests.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met Friday with 30 present. Miss Alice Varney praised the Christmas sale and lobster salad supper. A Council of Church Women meeting is planned for January 16 at Corliss Street church. Hostesses for next week are listed. Guest speaker Mrs. William Harding will discuss an Oriental Educational Exhibit. Mrs. Charlotte Hillyard showed Hawaii slides and curios from her trip, with thanks at close.
Elmer Morse and wife hosted the Pede club last Wednesday at their Winneganee home with members including Mr and Mrs Daniel McDougal Mr and Mrs John Burgess Mr and Mrs Lauriston Caton Mr and Mrs Roy Lutz Mr and Mrs Edward Page Mr and Mrs Harold Safford Miss Le Roy Perkins. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Page and Mr and Mrs Morse. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Caton on Pine Street.
Mrs Lucy Desmond hosted the bridge club Friday at her Oak Street home after a holiday recess. Members present included Mrs Lena Fortier Mrs Annie Brownrigg Mrs Eva Henderson Mrs Phoebe Hart Mrs Ethel Lee Mrs Sadie White Mrs Nora McLaughlin and Mrs Desmond. Prizes went to Brownrigg first Hart second and Lee consolation. Refreshments were served and the club will meet next Thursday at Mrs Brownrigg s home in Kennebec Circle.
Members gathered at Mrs. Harold Haggett's home on High street for the annual business meeting. Officers were reelected: Mrs. John Burgess president, Mrs. Thatcher Pinkham vice president, Mrs. Edwin Small treasurer, Mrs. Elmer Morse secretary, and Mrs. Danford Mac Donald floral fund. Mrs. Pinkham, once president and bed bound, may come downstairs next week. A New Year tree followed with gifts, auction prizes went to Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Alma Nadine, and refreshments were served.
Genesta Chapter Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs. Doris Tobey’s Willow Street home for its annual business meeting. Retiring president Mrs. Anna Abe presided as new officers were elected: Mrs. Martha Bertrand as president, Mrs. Evelyn Wyman as vice president, Mrs. Zylpha Richardson as treasurer, and Mrs. Elizabeth Burden as secretary. Hostesses for January 28 are Mrs. Bertha Southard and Mrs. Evelyn Wyman. The session ended with a gift exchange around the tree and a spread of salad rolls, relishes, cream puffs, brownies, cake and coffee.
The Cosmpolitan club held a January meeting with a tree lit by colored lights and a decorated tea table. Members voted to renew the Bath Daily Times subscription for the Veterans hospital at Togus and discussed plans for the March 11 annual banquet. A committee was named to prepare menus and handle dinner arrangements.
The Maine State Federation of Women's Se 14 and 15 at Eastla ffe hosts Mrs. Jane Doris Scott Mrs. Louis Silverman and Mrs. Maurice Hutchins as hostesses. Cosmopolitan Garden Club holds a dessert bridge at club rooms with gift exchange. Tea table decor features a crocheted cloth by Mrs. Whitney. Hostesses serve chicken salad crabmeat salad finger rolls olives cakes coffee mints and nuts. A festive cake inscribed Happy New Year Cosmo Members is cut and served.
Mrs William Greene was named president of Club Forty Two at its annual meeting on Wednesday, succeeding Mrs Edward Jones. Officers were elected unanimously. new vice president is Mrs David Clark and other posts include recording secretary Mrs Milton Foater, correspondence secretary Mrs Leonard Smith, treasurer Mrs George Sarkis.
Mizpah Class of the First Baptist Church met with Mrs. Althea Wallace in Woolwich. Twelve members attended. They opened with the Lord’s Prayer and Bible verses then voted to devote January to missions. Members were asked to bring clothing for the missionary box. The next meeting is January 13 at Mrs. Harriet Carter’s home to fold Easter Seals for Crippled Children.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday last week with three judges appointed for the Proficiency Test. Officers receiving certificates include Susie Darrah Dorothy Stone Sarah Potter Anne Stevenson Annah McCabe Eunice Perry and Pearl Campbell. Lois Knights won the Cake Walk and a reception for Dorothy Fulton was planned. The Twin Bees gather tonight at Susie Darrah’s home for a New Year gift, and a New Year’s tree is planned for next Wednesday.
XI BETA CHAPTER Mrs. Edward McCabe entertained Zi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at her home on 16 Dike.
City records note meetings addressing poor sanitary conditions at multiple locations. The report covers Oak Grove Cemetery activities including 16 burials, tree removals, foundation contracts, sand for pond skating, and noise during services. Also details cemetery garage insulation, and winter staffing. The Highway and Sewer Department lists 15 tons of asphalt, 90 catch basins cleaned, and pond prep for skating. Public Welfare lists 35 aid cases this month, 123 prior year. Health Department reports 31 disease cases, 32 complaints, 47 inspections, dozer and truck work, plumbing at the fire station, and heat controls at City Hall. Parking meters yielded 518.25 dollars amid a 14-day holiday enforcement gap.
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