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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
4
The cape buffaloes of Africa are described as having an even disposition yet always angry, according to the National Geographic Society.
Donna-San the A K C registered German shepherd belonging to Lt Cmdr and Mrs Ralph R Herms has just welcomed a litter of ten puppies. The pups are mostly black with silver and yellow markings and will be bottle fed before transitioning to pablum. Father is Flash owned by Russell Hodges of Lisbon Falls. Donna-San has traveled with the Herms to Maine after living in California and is described as protective and friendly with children.
Sam Rayburn and Rep. Prince Preston of Georgia fished at the King and Queen Rod and Gun Club in Virginia. A large black bass surfaced during the battle and the speaker, famed for Texas prowess, came off second best in the contest.
Adrian resident J. J. Clark keeps an antique carbon filament bulb in a basement fixture. Installed in 1926, it has burned an estimated four hours daily for nearly as long as a human lifetime.
United States consumers bought 2,072,333 bathtubs in 1954 signaling strong home improvement demand. Industry data show steady growth as households modernized bathrooms nationwide, with prominent manufacturers expanding capacity to meet the year’s high volume.
Short stop Batters gossip about a misplayed fly that dropped near home plate allowing Bill Sarni to reach second base for a double against the Pirates at Busch Stadium. Jack Shepard and Dale Long failed to field the high popup, letting the ball land untouched.
An Albuquerque housewife vacuumed a new lawn to combat a dust storm but her method failed and others who laughed later tried the same and found it ineffective.
Mrs Harold Giese gave birth to a son in a Lake Zurich hospital delivery room while her husband fainted and struck his head causing a brain concussion. He was hospitalized as well.
A record 38,056 fans attended a weekday game at Comiskey Park in Chicago on July 28, 1954, to watch the White Sox host the Yankees.
An artist’s conception shows a marble bell tower at Capitol Hill in memory of Sen. Robert A. Taft. President Eisenhower and former President Hoover urged Congress to accept the memorial, a 25 bell carillon about 100 feet tall financed by public donations with an expected cost near 1 million dollars.
Woolwich grange hosts annual outing at Bear Pond with eight o'clock assembly at the grange hall and picnic lunches. Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary prepares August lawn party at the Congregational church. Day's Ferry Community Club schedules barbecue at Capt. Walker's home with co hosts the Boyd family of Boston. Local residents attend weddings, travel, and visit relatives across Maine and New England, with bridge dedication and summer cottage arrivals noted.
Ronald Satterfield aged 7 and his brother Kenneth aged 9 visited a Knoxville hospital after injuries from a tree collision and a bicycle fall. Ronald broke his right arm, Kenneth fractured his left arm. both left with casts after treatment.
The United States records a third more married women aged 15 to 44 than in 1933, indicating shifting family patterns. The statistic highlights a growing share of young married women within the labor market and social structure.
A large West Bath gathering at Alvah Morse’s Birch Point cottage drew relatives and friends from Saugus Woolwich East Brunswick Melrose Lynn Bath and Waterville among others. Visitors shared news, planned a riding club, and met during a busy holiday weekend at multiple cottages and camps.
The board authorized expenditure of 980 dollars to enlarge the vault at the Michigan State ticket office because football ticket sales have boomed and demand requires more secure storage.
At Lowry Air Base Denver two enlisted instructors T Sgt Frederick N Ard and S Sgt Warren E Arnspiger created a pilot training model costing 4250 bringing 1 200 000 in bomb navigation gear back to flight use Three more models cost 3000 each Captain Paul B McCann notes the devices simulate all electrical and mechanical impulses for training mechanics The sergeants are recommended for the Commendation Medal The report also notes Indiana farm population statistics.
A Russian sports paper notes champion Nadezhda Dvalishvilli-Hnikina resumes training five weeks after giving birth to a daughter. The 22 year old relay team member, part of the world record 800 meters squad set August 9, 1953 in Bucharest, aims for USSR fall events and the Melbourne Olympic trials.
Police recovered the proceeds of a social event after the treasurer misplaced the money. It vanished from a bed and was later found stuffed in a baby's diaper. Seven yachts that left Newport on June 11 remained at large.
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