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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
1
Americans travel widely and also rely on goods flowing by sea. The piece argues the United States is a major importer and exporter, with military and economic stakes tied to the merchant marine. Strengthening American ship capacity underpins defense and prosperity.
John Bird argues in a Reader's Digest article that mechanization transforms U S farm life. The farm now uses tractors and power tools to lift move and perform tasks, making work quicker more productive and life in the country more enjoyable. Modern farming becomes a power driven enterprise.
A steel price rise triggers wage talks and consumer price hikes across related sectors. Copper and tin plate costs have climbed, pushing up appliance and container prices. Manufacturers fear reduced sales but face few options to absorb higher costs. Speaker notes expect wage boosts to ripple through the economy.
Editor argues all business is local and newspapers are the only truly local advertising medium. He says sales succeed because ads sit beside news and people read them. Despite new mass channels, local papers retain top status in communities.
In Thursday's Municipal Court session Judge Gardiner R. Ring heard two cases. Ralph Newman, 2, of Portland, pled to driving so as to endanger on Carlton Bridge, was found guilty and fined $10 with $5.70 costs. Newman, stopped by Patrolman Paul Avery after his car swerved and hit the bridge railing the prior Sunday, was represented by Edward W. Bridgham. James A. Chatley, 45, of Upper High Street, pleaded innocent to driving while under the influence of liquor, was found innocent after a lengthy hearing, and discharged, represented by Harold J. Rubin. A charge of indecent exposure brought by Gloria J. Lawrence of Arrowsic against Guy P. Coolbroth, 26, of Portland, was continued to July 27, with $100 sureties posted. Coolbroth was apprehended by State Police after failing to stop at a Woolwich roadblock and coming from Reid State Park at Georgetown while Deputy Sheriff Edward Belanger sought him. Charles W. Mayo, 27, of Waterville, pleaded guilty to drunken driving on Route 201 at Richmond before Judge Gardiner Ring in Bath Municipal Court and was fined $100.
Local session details numerous traffic fines and guilty pleas. Drivers from Bath Woolwich Lisbon Dunlap and out of state faced penalties for speeding failing to yield unregistered vehicles and driving without licenses. Complainants included State Troopers Hall Bartlett and Curtis along with Judge Gardiner Deering and Recorder Arthur Dolloff.
Frank A. King of Bath pleaded guilty to possessing two short lobsters on July 24 at Georgetown and was fined $10 with $5.70 costs. Coastal Warden Charles Boetsch had previously warned King about the matter.
Thirty year old Murtaugh Hughes of Bath survived a 60 foot plunge from the Carlton bridge into the Kennebec river after despondent over personal troubles. He was pulled from the water by Bath Water District boat crew and treated at Memorial hospital for a minor bruise and abrasions. Hughes said he had contemplated jumping for days. the incident marks the second survived bridge fall since 1927 with no trace found for a prior jumper.
Philip H. Hatch left Tuesday for basic training at Cape May New Jersey joining the Coast Guard the last of four Hatch brothers from 19 Adams court to enter service Neil Hatch is stationed at Big Springs Texas with the Air Force and awaits discharge after four years Stuart and William J Hatch already discharged in 1950 Stuart served three years in the Maritime service then three more in the U S Army William served three years in the U S Army Signal Corps at Fort Jay New Jersey All four Morse High graduates are named Stuart William Neil and Philip Hatch with graduation years 1944 1947 1951 and 1955 respectively.
Robert Wayne McDaniel Jr., son of Lt and Mrs Robert McDaniel, celebrated his sixth birthday with a Saturday afternoon party at home. Guests included Michael Dutton, Paul Avery Jr, Joy Avery, Richard Palmer, Betty Ann Hart, David Hart, Susan and Wesley Freeman, Holly Leavitt, Stevie Perkins, Peter Harvie, Roberta Pratt, and Peter and Virginia McDaniel.
A suspended 30 day jail sentence was imposed with the charge placed on file, meaning the court deferred execution and the accused must comply with conditions or risk activation of the sentence. The action records the charge on file for monitoring and potential future enforcement.
The article explains the purple trillium or Trillium erectum with its many common names, blooming May to July and varying colors. It notes ecological roles in pollination by flesh flies and bees, habitat from Nova Scotia to Georgia, and garden care including soil, leaf mold, and slug control. The piece cites E Laurence Palmer and the National Wildlife Federation offering guidance.
Mrs Lillian Heal of Bath is listed among appointees to the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs committee roster. The group includes district directors and chairs such as Helen Hastings Fryeburg Sally Pickering Auburn Orena Linscott Farmington Joyce Champlin Rockland Nora Crawford Presque Isle and chairmen Miss Louis Green Auburn Merle Norton Brunswick Alice Merrill Waterville Winona Ware Damariscotta Lucie Cormier Rumford Mary Urquhart Presque Isle Corinne Turgeon Westbrook Lillian Heal public affairs and others across Bath Skowhegan Norway and Brewer.
Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath and Edward J. McMann of Bath led a 20 member crew to prepare and serve a large New England clam bake in Portland. The event accompanied the premiere of The Virgin Queen starring Bette Davis and drew over 100 movie stars and 200 invited guests. Bake masters say clam bakes are at peak popularity this season.
Bill Brigman, former Georgia Tech quarterback, takes the role of assistant backfield coach at the University of Virginia, adding veteran college program experience to the Cavaliers staff.
Bath Little League All Stars overcame a 5-4 deficit with a five run fifth inning at Kimball field to defeat the Lincoln Little League All-Stars 9-5 in the District 2 first round. Key hits from Morin York Hart and Goodwin fueled the rally as Bath advances to the second round where their opponent will be from the Portland area.
Puzzle page lists crossword clues from 1 to 41 with various definitions and a cryptoquote by Longfellow. It includes a sample cipher AXYCLBAAXERE mapping to reveal a quotation about loving and speaking, ending with a King Features Syndicate credit.
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