14 Jul 1949
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
1
The Batti Independent lists B. Nichols as president and treasurer and Harry C. Webber as editor. The paper is entered at the post office in Batti for second class circulation.
In Detroit a 400 dealer gathering honored Alfred P. Sloan Jr. and Donaldson Brown for creating the Motors Holding Division in 1929 with a $1,000,000 revolving fund. The program showed how GM financing helped small dealers establish themselves, proving the mutual dependence of large and small firms in a democratic industrial system.
Statisticians say water sports drive July drownings as the peak month with boys and young men ages 15 to 19 at greatest risk. About half of 6500 annual US drownings occur in June July August with July averaging over 40 deaths daily. They warn against swimming alone boating hazards and rockings that push swimmers from docks and urge supervision and swimming ability for youths.
The editor notes a call for clear heads among allied leaders as twelve nations discuss forming a stronger Atlantic security bloc. Leaders push for ready military forces capable of winning a European war if conflict with Soviet forces escalates.
The piece argues a broad anti communism push may require a defense alliance costing about 1.5 billion dollars, warns of possible war with Stalinist allies, and urges vigilance as Congress debates the 12 Nation Compact and the Atlantic Pact. It criticizes politicians and Senators for delaying clear answers while Russia and its allies threaten with an Iron Curtain.
The piece contrasts poverty in the Soviet Union with relative prosperity in the Americas and Europe. It critiques United States spending for world peace and questions how long such large expenditures can continue while noting global economic pressures and the need to keep industry turning.
Former President Hoover appeals to Congress to eliminate pork barrel features from Aid to Education and to strike down potential dictatorship interests in pending legislation.
Neva Patterson takes the lead in The Heiress at Lakewood Theatre next week, succeeding Wendy Hiller in the role of Catherine Sloper, with John Barngrey guest starring. The Heiress opens in 1850 Washington Square, focusing on the shy daughter at the center of her father’s disapproval, and marks Lakewood’s first period piece of the season with noted costuming.
Traffic waited about 30 minutes on both sides of the Kennebec River as Carlton bridge draw was raised to allow a bridge crew to apply grease compound to cables. About 130 Bath side and 185 Woolwich side vehicles were delayed during the operation.
A group of 10 girls and their leader, sponsored by American Youth Hostel, left Springfield Ass’t heading for Nova Scotia on a coast to coast bicycle journey. They expect to reach Nova Scotia July 15 for a sight seeing excursion and return to Boston August 17, camping nightly and stopping at every town encountered. Participants range from 17 to 28, led by Jeanne Murray of Philadelphia, with riders from New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin Minnesota Florida. The party reports good progress so far and prepares for tougher hills ahead.
The Bath Sea Scout ship Barracuda leaves Bath at 2 p.m. with six crew and skipper Bill Niss for Boothbay Harbor. Crew learn piloting and vessel handling during the first overnight cruise of the season. They will return Sunday noon with shore liberty tonight and a planned joint cruise with Brunswick Sea Scout Ship Haldane being considered.
Sagadahoc County climbs from 16th to 15th in Maine Opportunity Bond Drive as two weeks ending July 15 count toward the quota. E Bond sales total $29,156, 58.3 percent of a $50,000 target, while Franklin surpasses the goal at $62,681 and Piscataquis posts 97.2 percent.
The committee upheld the sergeant list based on efficiency character cooperation ambition and general attitudes. Written exams drew from State Police and Portland city tests with veteran credits considered. Gau dreau Kingsbury and Kellher led the sergeant rankings.
Children at Goddard Lambert Park and Dike Playground staged fashion shows as part of playground development training. Winners include Nancy Potter cutest and Linda Ames most original at Goddard. Sally Pratt Judy Plummer prettiest. Ellen Marsh cutest and Patricia Robinson oddest at Lambert Park. Bunky Brown and Jimmy Robinson funniest at Dike.
Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella met with regent Mrs Louise Edgett. Three new members were welcomed: Mrs Gertrude Hall Mrs Charlotte Bergeron and Mrs Flora Pecei. The communion Sunday date was changed to the first Sunday after the first Friday each third month. Next dinner is July 21 with location to be announced. next meeting is August 2.
The June city report shows 78 cases affecting 265 people up from 66 and 220. Cemetery and park work included 19 burials, 11 foundations, 170 cubic feet of concrete, mowing of care lots and park areas, and several lot repairs. Health data lists communicable diseases with chicken pox and mumps among totals. two families ordered to vacate for sanitary issues. fourteen trips to disposal area. Parking meter receipts totaled 989.64 with 42.00 in violations. Plummer home painting progresses.
Roland E. Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Brown of 15 Blas s and Jane, has enlisted in the United States Air Force. He departed Friday for Lackland Air Base in San Antonio Texas for training after graduating from Morse High School.
Mr and Mrs William W Dennison of 49 Green Street and a party of nine sailed the Viking to Boothbay Harbor on Monday. They then took a boat to Squirrel Island to visit friends for the day.
A list of new acquisitions announced for library shelves includes fiction such as Beulah Land by Henry L. Davis and Diplomatic Incident by Judith Kelly, along with biographies, reference titles, and juvenile works by authors including Faith Baldwin, Paul Murray, Dorothy J. Roberts, and Ellery Queen Jr. The compilation covers a wide range from Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin to Minerals And How to Study Them and children's titles like Along Laughing Brook.
The Bath yard at MacDonald’s remains a busy harbor as winter boats depart. Boats like the Benito II, Barracuda, Lorestan, Elizabeth, and others wait at moorings while owners take spins in pricier craft. Danny launched several vessels this spring, including Camp Chewonki’s boat and the Chris-Craft runabout of James A. Gillies, with summer idle time expected after Labor Day as the Kennebec shoreline’s Carlton bridge and Doubling Point lighthouse frame the scene.
High winds and heavy rain forced the New Meadows regatta to postpone initial sailboat races from Sunday afternoon. Organizers plan to reschedule for next Sunday at Winneganee Bay at 3 p.m.
Mrs Carlene F. Suslavich served as the guest soloist during Sunday morning services at Central Congregational Church. Her performance graced the morning worship and drew congregants from the local community.
The Bath celebration committee explains the display costs totaling 363.26 with city funds 200 and donations 166.92. Falconi supplied fireworks and supervision, with additional box mixups causing alterations. Committee members funded parts of effort and aim to address criticism with detailed accounting.
Continued improvements at the Bath National bank include a new retaining wall and graded parking lot with three rows of low growing evergreen shrubs. Inside the bank a ladies waiting room with chairs a writing table and a wash room were added for customers. Four half models of old Sewall ships were moved from the shipyard office to the bank walls.
Wills filed and presented by executors in Bath Topsham and Georgetown include Augustus A. Percy Herman A Spinney Winfield M Hagan Ida Miller and more. Administrations granted for Alonzo L Fletcher Mary E Willis George Emero Alexander MacDougall and others with bonds and guardianship noted.
Four men from Bath, Simmons Malford Simmons Frank Bennett and Arthur Turner, were arraigned in Municipal Court by Judge Gardiner Ring for unlicensed quahog digging. Each paid $4.70 court costs and had $10 fines suspended. Complaints were filed by Constables Lawrence Babine and Arthur Reno of West Bath. John E. Merrill of Southbridge was found guilty of passing on a page and fined $10 plus costs.
Mrs Mary Dorr of Heathlane hosted the June 28 sewing session. Mrs Lula Bruce hosted Wednesday evenings session and home permanent for Mrs Barbara Remick. Refreshments served at both gatherings. Members present included Lottie Brown Flora Simard Barbara Remick Muriel Morin Freda Kingsbury Madelyn Marsh Frances Robinson Nan cy Fifield Nancy Fifield Heath Lane. Next meeting at Nancy Fifields Heath Lane.
Mr and Mrs E Brooke Lee Jr and their children Brooke Lee 3rd and Camilla resume residence in Lawrenceville New Jersey after spending the Fourth of July week with Mrs Walter E Edge at her Small Point home Crosley Field Cincinnati notes smallest NL seating 30000 while Ebbets Field Brooklyn seats 32111
Crossword puzzle listing with clues for a week’s grid. Includes 1 Across 2 Across 3 4 Comply and more, plus 83 Factor and a cryptogram hint using Longfellow. Explains substitution cipher method and puzzle instructions for readers.
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