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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
2
The snippet shows B. Nichols as President and Treasurer and Harry C. Webber as Editor. It also lists subscription options and a post office entry indicating a periodical mailing rate, suggesting a small local newspaper front matter.
An editorial argues the United Nations is not a failure and credits it with uniting nations against communist aggression in Korea. It stresses America must uphold UN policy, continue in Korea, and avoid losing prestige, warning Soviet aims hinge on U N defeat.
State Tax Assessor monthly reports show Maine gasoline taxes totaled 13 149 830 for 1949 50, up over 500 000 from the prior year and marking a new peak. The rise reflects the 1947 rate increase from four to six cents and higher productivity prior to the war. In 1941 prewar collections averaged 1 520 000 per cent.
Preliminary figures show motor fuel tax yield reaching $2,191,000 this year and registrations and licenses earnings about $6 million, a 40 percent rise over prewar levels, reflecting increased motor vehicle ownership and consumption.
A Times revisit recalls Bath welcoming the North Atlantic squadron during a six day stay. Officers entertained by Bath, then returned hospitality as the fleet sailed for Bar Harbor. Sailors planned ball games, enjoyed river swims, and a souvenir Baltimore printed with thanks from Ship's Printer Harry McNichol.
A Rockland Courier-Gazette feature by John M. Richardson explains Maine’s loss of steamboat service to Boston. The Bangor on the Bath to Boston run cost $600 to operate in 1908 and rose to $1,800 per trip by 1925 due to rising wages and labor costs.
Miss Lucia Cormier speaks in Sagadahoc County in Bath urging economy in government and backing the Jalbert Bill to consolidate Maine election dates, saving $400000. The Bath Young Democrats set plans for the campaign and appoint Leslie J. Wold Harold D. Perry Helen Moses Robert Wagner Robert Brewer and James Temple as rally committee co chairs. A joint Bath Democratic City committee and Bath Young Democrats session is scheduled for Sunday July 30.
An afternoon party honoring Mrs Alta Brooks was hosted with attendees from Bath and nearby areas. Guests included Miss Phyllis Delano Mrs Dorothy McKenna Miss Almeda Genthner and numerous Bath residents plus visitors from Port Pars Paris Staten Island and other locales.
Mr and Mrs Robert Fox of Beacon Street welcome their daughter born Monday at Bath Memorial Hospital. The baby has been named Vici Ellen.
Eleanor T. Hill argues that many voters neglect enrollment, causing those who voted previously to be unable to cast ballots. She urges easy registration steps and warns that ignorance and fear of enrollment may undermine democratic participation. She stresses the value of a well informed electorate and party transparency.
The 16th Annual Pastime Horse Show will be held Saturday August 12 at the West Bath home of Judge and Mrs Arthur J Dunton. James A Gillies of Bath is ring director with judges from Springfield Mass Newburyport Mass and Mrs Charles Jones of Maine. Trophies programs admissions and other committees are named and 28 classes are planned with entries closing July 31.
A simple serving idea features canned pears filled with mint jelly as a bright accompaniment to broiled lamb chops. The combination adds a sweet tangy note that complements the meat’s rich flavor.
Scouts and parents enjoyed a week of camping with Troop 93 at the State Fish Hatchery. Five Scouts advanced to Second Class, one to First Class, and nine earned merit badges. Billy Stinson won the Good Fellowship award, and the troop placed in contests including an 18-legged caterpillar in the Horribles Parade and a second in the Message to Garcia race.
Bath Fire Department battled a weekend woods fire near the Dave Stinson place two miles below Arrowsic bridge. The service truck used Woolwich water, hauled about 1500 gallons, and four acres burned. Minor blazes at Mademoiselle Shop and a flooded oil burner call followed. Grass fire near Richard Morse’s home was already out when responders arrived.
Edward J. McMann and State Senator Joseph W. Larrabee, Maine Elks leaders, returned from the 1950 National Elks Convention in Miami Beach. They hosted Maine delegates, served Maine lobster from Sea and Shore Fisheries, and presented sea chests to several national Elks officials. The Bath duo toured St Augustine Jacksonville and Coral Gables en route home.
The Mont Sweag Farm Bureau monthly meeting will be at the Summer home of Mrs. Zina Eaton in Sebasco. Mrs. Brian M. Jewett directs the program on Swedish Weaving. Attendees should bring toweling two colors of four ply yarn and tapestry needles with a box lunch. Lobsters will be available for those who want them.
A recount of Sagadahoc county ballots from the June Republican primary for Register of Probate will occur July 21 at 10 a.m. in Augusta, after J. Joe McClure of Bath claimed a two vote edge over incumbent John L. Jack. Officials noted possible further changes from Bath ballots and process flaws in tabulations.
Probable cause found against Philip R. Merkel for adultery at Municipal Court. He was ordered to recognize $1,000 for Sagadahoc County Superior Court October term pending grand jury action. A rape charge was not pressed. a second adultery charge was added. Merkel, self-represented, says his wife pressed no charges. Dorothy E. Kocha testified to Merkel’s marriage date. Police records show priorPennsylvania burglary conviction in 1941 and a 1948 indecent exposure sentence in Kennebec County.
Richard L Lamborn Jr of Montclair New Jersey pleaded guilty and paid 58.94 in fines and costs for reckless driving. A second warrant for leaving the scene of an accident was not pressed. Chester Peavey of Bath paid 9.70 for stopping at Middle and Inter streets. Merle S Ambrose of Brunswick paid 9.70 for speeding on Center street. A local man charged with intoxication was ordered to pay 10.60 in lieu of 15 days in Kennebec county jail.
Col Dummer Sewall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has collected 52 dollars in member donations for Bath Memorial Hospital. The funds bought a 42 inch round table and six Mosher style chairs for the children's ward, aiding meals and play for young patients. Bussey led the fundraising and purchase efforts.
Mr and Mrs Ambrose Curran of Old Brunswick road and Mrs Byron Clark with daughters Elena and Mary Ellen were guests at the Goodwin cottage at Quaker Point on Tuesday.
A column notes lack of sightings of Moby Dick near Seguin and Black Rocks last summer and remarks on flying saucer reports. It discusses Korea era anxiety, wartime recovery, and street readers debating politics and danger. It ends urging local shoppers to use summer clearance sales.
The article notes many local beaches and swimming holes are popular and crowded as people take advantage of nearby outdoor water options. It lists Popham Beach Small Point Cushmans Thomas Point Nequasset Phippsburg Center Pond Damariscotta Lake Pleasant Pond Gardiner plus Newagen Inn Sebasco Estates and Boothbay pools as easy access swimming sites.
Report notes Winneganee Bay mackerel fishermen busy at home preserving fish for later meals. The New Meadows camp reports 73 tinkers caught this week, a possible record, as Morse coach Dunc Farrell and family join the Meadow Brook summer colony and take a cottage.
The Foster's Point Junior Misses club began its summer season with a tea and arts and crafts exhibition at Mrs. Alphonse T. Ciullo's La Teresita camp in Arlington. The feature was a display of colorful tea cloths with a Spanish motif from Ciullo's travels in Central America. Tea was poured by Mrs. Frank Franzosa. Both organizers are Arlington residents and anticipate a pleasant, instructive season.
A National Labor Relations hearing will be held at Bath Iron Works Friday with labor and management representatives from the Boilermakers International Union and national labor groups. A date for the employee election will be set at this hearing, requested by the Boilermakers International Union.
The Y M C A day camp begins at 9 30 on Fri with two groups. More than 50 boys attend the three week program and a second group starts July 24. Non swimmers will learn techniques toward a minnnow award while several campers have already tested for it. Names include Ronald Reed Richard Lutz James Sanborn Leon Duman Wayne Shaw and others.
The City’s weekly playground talent event opened Friday at the Community Center with Bill Milliken guiding the singing In the Evening by the Moonlight. Winners from Goddards include Linda Elliott and others. Huse, South Reed, and Dike playground entries named with multiple winners.
The street oiling program by the highway department will start next week. Five tank car loads of oil will be used in the project.
The Census Bureau estimates the District of Columbia population at 870000, updating figures for urban demographics and regional planning. This figure reflects current counts used for federal funding and policy computations.
The Breezy Corner monthly hotel publication discusses its reader column with Hazel Wakefield of Bath Maine praising Touraine hotel service. She travels in a wheelchair and commends doormen for ease of access and enjoyment, asking to be removed from mailing list if charged.
Police say a man causing annoyance near Pine Haven Girl Scout Day Camp at Sewall’s Woods has been apprehended by Chief Frank L. Moriart. Authorities expect no further trouble as he will return to Togus hospital.
A talent show for city playground children is planned Friday at 2 pm. Six acts from each playground perform with two winners advancing to the final on August 11. Doris White serves as piano accompanist for all acts.
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare reports Bath had a clean bill of health for the week ending July 8. Woolwich shows four chickenpox cases and one measles case, while West Bath reports four chickenpox cases in Sagad Pats County.
The speaker notes many redwoods have been transplanted in eastern states. The northernmost specimen is in Lima Pennsylvania, with at least four trees growing in South Carolina.
A compact listing of crossword row clues and a gray butterfly reference, featuring terms like Pi, Twisted fabric, Bestowed, and Oil of rose petals, plus entries for potions of wordplay such as Seize and Potato slang, ending with Nimble clues and a currency unit note.
A concise guide explains the cryptoquote puzzle where each letter stands for another. It notes that A represents L and X represents O in the sample AXYDLBAAXR, and mentions single letters and word patterns as hints while stating the daily code changes.
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