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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
2
The Bath newspaper lists B. Nichols as President and Treasurer and Harry C. Webber as Editor. The publication is entered at Bath post office for second class circulation.
The piece warns that a new Congress may push cradle to grave security, government ownership of industry, and higher taxes. It argues such moves threaten independence and self-reliance, citing Eisenhower on government ownership concentrating power over lives.
Washington sees GI insurance refunds totaling 2.8 billion dollars to 16 million veterans, averaging 175 dollars per check. The Veterans Administration plans to mail a million checks weekly, boosting early 1950 retail sales into mid spring. Consumers pause was not seen despite income dip from 1948 levels. Farmers face nearly 3 billion dollar income decline in 1950.
A spokesman for a large American corporation described how nylon staple illustrates the link between big and small business. He cited a $1.92 cost in making a dress priced at $49.95, noting most of the difference supports small businesses like spinners, weavers, finishers, cutters, and retailers who convert raw material into finished goods.
The piece argues that big business and small enterprises depend on each other and that success hinges on serving the public. It notes that large firms often help create smaller businesses and asserts that America benefits from a wide range of business sizes with ample room for all.
A Bath citizens petition to Senator Margaret Chase Smith seeks an immediate unemployment survey for the Bath Area. The group denies aims to designate Bath a Distress Area, insisting the goal is to obtain exact figures to analyze and address local economic conditions.
Norman Ouellette, 33 Union Street, Brunswick, lost his car in a morning blaze on Basin Point Road Sebasco. He and passenger Richard LaMothe were returning to Brunswick when they smelled burning rubber and found the engine engulfed in flames after lifting the hood. They could not extinguish the fire.
Kenneth E. Lewis of Wiscasset paid 10 dollars fine and 4.70 costs at municipal court after arraignment for operating a motor vehicle without a license, State Trooper Frank W. Powers cited the complaint. George Cramp of Newcastle paid 100 dollars and 6.50 costs after being found guilty of driving under the influence, with probation conditioned on paying the fine.
The Fort Worth era notes Joske's department store success despite weak national sales. A Fortune article credits the four executives led by Jack Morse for strong morale and pep. Morse, Bath-born scion of Dr. John H Morse, is now merchandising head of Joske's.
Bath faces a vacancy after a representative resigns to lead a Maine state department unit. Bath City Council calls a Thursday meeting to decide on filling the post with a special election possible before February 6 to align with a potential early state legislative session.
Four County Tuberculosis Association reports $5174.97 total as of December across four counties with Sagadahoc at $808.91. Delays due to holiday prep and travel explain late replies, others ask to stay on mailing list. Funds will fund 1950 tuberculosis prevention and control projects. another district roundup to be reported late January.
The 8,000 ton coal freighter Berwindglen tied at Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co. this Wednesday at 4 30 pm and began unloading coal. After completing the cargo Saturday she will depart for Hampton Roads Newport News Virginia to load another shipment. Skipper is Capt John Burgess. The voyage from Virginia to Maine was uneventful.
Smelt fishermen have been busy placing camps on the ice this week with large colonies at Bean Rock in the bay the gut at Arrowsic Reed's Eddy and other places. They report only small catches so far.
Vincent C Jones seeks renomination. He met Dorothy Goodwin of Bangor. They have one child Rendle aged seven. He is a World War II veteran and commander of the Richmond VFW post. He is a Mason and a member of several other organizations.
Helen Hayes petitions Mrs. Ada Noftall of Bath Maine urging leadership in Sagadahoc to boost the 1950 March of Dimes funds. She highlights polio toll from last summer and the need to support medical care and research without cutting education or science budgets.
Ward 6 polling booths move to the first floor of Engine 2 house to ease access. Engine 2 will shift to Central fire station on Monday Feb 13 to accommodate booths. Ward 3 voters go to City hall auditorium rear room and Ward 4 use Central Grammar school northeast corner room.
Arthur E. Hutchins of the Eastern Gas and Appliance Co. and 13 Bath businessmen telegrammed U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith requesting an immediate federal unemployment survey in the Bath area. Mrs Smith replied she will take up the matter with the White House and Secretary of Commerce and will keep them advised.
Sagadahoc District of the Pine Tree Council will hold a Father and Son banquet on Wednesday evening February 8 to honor rank advances including Eagle Scout as a court of honor. Gov Frederick G Payne was asked to present awards but may be unable to attend. Public invited after the banquet.
Morse High Sophomore recounts drawing classes and club memberships in the Morse Mentor, highlighting interests in landscapes fashion design and architecture. The note ends with well wishes to Girl Guides and a friendly sign off from June Olive Labbie.
Retired U. S. Army sergeant John Philip Taylor visited his aunts Mrs. Walter Grover of Wiscasset and Mrs. Ralph Hennessey on North street during fur lough from Fort Dix New Jersey. He has now returned to Fort Dix.
The annual meeting of Central Congregational Church led by Rev. Forest Hodgkins approved worship, heard the treasurer's report, and discussed missionary education. Officers and deacons were elected including Luther S. Thompson as clerk and Mrs. Marius Page as treasurer. The group voted to pursue greater missionary contributions and adjourned pending clerk action on By-Laws.
Mrs. Walter M Hill of 73 North Street started a rug hooking class after learning from Mrs Annie Landry of Lisbon Falls. Nine women enrolled the first week and will meet each Tuesday from 10 to 4 pm, bringing their own lunches with coffee provided.
A 1935 Chevrolet coupe carrying three people went out of control at noon on Pitch Pine hill in Phippsburg crashing through a guard rail and overturning in a field. Driver Arthur T. Moore 30 wife Ellen M. Moore and Edith Senecal escaped with minor injuries. A drag link failure prevented steering and the car traveled about 25 mph before the crash.
The Maine Conference of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers will meet in Bath on Tuesday January 24 at the Sedgwick hotel. A symposium on savings accounts will be led by Elmer Campbell of Manufacturers National Bank Lewiston, president of the Maine Conference affiliated with the National Association. Arrangements are by George Nugent of the Bath Trust Co.
Royden Haines second, son of Mr and Mrs Royden Haines of North Bath, has returned home from Memorial hospital where he was treated for pneumonia.
A Bath widow Mrs Amy C Parker of 28 Maple Street celebrated her 90th birthday this Saturday. Born in Red Beach Maine she has lived in Bath about 70 years and remains active knitting for family while enjoying humor from Joe Palooka and Mary Worth. She is mother to four living children and has ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Bath recreation director Edward J. McMann challenged statements attributed to City Council Chairman Rodney E. Ross Jr. During the January council meeting and a Bath Rotary round table, Ross opposed a $500 emergency appropriation for the Bath Community Center claiming budget limits were tight. McMann argued the recreation commission remained within its yearly budget and warned the center would close if funds were not provided. He said the Rotary remarks about rising recreation costs were misleading and noted a 40 percent cut in last year's appropriation.
Capt. George M. Lowden of Boothbay Harbor plans to run a pleasure boat on the Kennebec from Augusta with round trip sails at least twice a week. He will use a municipal wharf Augusta officials say they will build in the Spring. Lowden will operate the Viking, new craft built two years ago, which has sailed from Bath the past two seasons.
Pvt Ardenne Haines, stationed in Maryland, invites friends to write to him. Address: Pvt 181, 1st Chemical School, Troop Unit, Army Chemical Center, Maryland.
George Richardson of Bath, now staying temporarily in Washington, is passing a few days in the city for business.
Club Forty Two held its annual meeting at the president’s home with Mrs. Norman Adams re elected president. The council includes Mrs. William Greene Mrs. Edward Jones Mrs. Leonard Smith and others who took on duties such as hospitality prizes and flowers. Adams will attend the Maine State Federation mid winter conference January 25 26 with delegate Mrs. Elliot Hanson.Outgoing president Mrs. Leonard Smith received a string of pearls.
The Bath Board of Education and the Building committee announce an open house Thursday night from 6 to 8 at Huse Memorial school. Citizens may visit to inspect the new annex rooms noted for modern design lighting coloring and seating arrangements unprecedented in city schools.
William Stewart 46 Denny road had assault and battery charges continued to January 24 at municipal court. Roland Harford of Gorgetown filed the complaint for an alleged Saturday Washington Street incident near Bath Iron Works. Stewart must recognize $100 and post $200 sureties for a second DUI warrant appearance.
A 27 inch spread moose antler found on Langdon E Thistle’s Basin farm in Phippsburg is on display at the Times office. The antler has 10 points and a broad shovel like beam up to 10 inches wide. Local residents report the animal seen nearby.
Mrs. Charles A Rollins employee at J J Newberrys has moved from 13 Noble avenue to a room at 23 Bedford street the home of Mrs Elizabeth Burden. Mr Rollins seeks work in Baltimore Maryland.
Readable crossword clues mix across and down entries from a weekly puzzle. Items include various terse hints such as Valuable, Stop powder, On fire, Wheel, and more. Answers span medieval, botanical, geographic terms and common nouns. several entries reference adjectives, verbs, and nouns across a broad word list.
An article explains how a cryptogram quote works with letter substitutions. It also presents a sample quote and notes the daily code variation and distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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