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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
2
The Maine forests in Sagadahoc and other counties suffer heavy defoliation from Gypsy Moth caterpillars. In 1954 thousands of acres were stripped. hardwoods may die after repeated defoliations, while white pine shows some recovery. Mapping and egg mass surveys will guide cooperative control programs starting spring 1955.
A columnist offers lighthearted advice on taking vacations, urging year long planning, delaying trips until needed, spending enough to enjoy oneself, and embracing beauty while avoiding overreliance on perfect weather or meals. The piece notes skepticism toward brief stays and suggests practical guidance to maximize yearly time off.
The fragment offers cautions and tips for single women about dating plans. It hints at facing another chance next year and suggests balancing enjoyment with not being overly eager. The text reads like casual guidance on social prospects and timing.
Four cases heard in Municipal Court included two driving offenses and two clam related charges. Otis Sprague of Wisconsin was found guilty of drunken driving on U S Route 1 at Bath with a $100 fine plus $12.94 costs and a $300 appearance surety for an appeal to October Sagadahoc Superior Court. David Tarr of Brunswick was discharged after a driving to endanger charge on Route 197 at Richmond was filed with $8.90 costs. he had no plea. Merton Pinkham of Georgetown admitted possessing short clams and paid $15 total. Harold Loveitt of Georgetown admitted selling clams without a State license and paid $15 total.
Four motor vehicle violations were heard by Judge Gardiner R. Deering in the Wednesday municipal court session. Halbert P. Condon, 27, of 105% Court Street, pleaded guilty to drunken driving on Route 127 at Georgetown and was fined 100 dollars plus 8.72 dollars in costs. John Nelson, 25, of Waterville, also pleaded guilty to drunken driving after being charged by State Police for an offense on Route 201 at Richmond. he paid 100 dollars plus 5.70 dollars in costs. Robert Stetson, 30, of Damarscotta Mills, was fined 5 dollars and 5.70 dollars in costs for operating an unregistered vehicle in Bath. Timothy Wagner, 55, of Woolwich, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle on Route 127 at Arrowsic without a license. he paid 10 dollars plus 7.30 dollars in costs.
Smith-Tobey Post of the American Legion will hold a lawn party on the Legion grounds August 26 27 and 28 with co chairmen Donald Gurney and Donald Perry named at a Thursday meeting. Six new members were welcomed by Commander Foss and a mass induction ceremony is planned for the near future.
Plan Entertainment at Small Point showcases a skit from Mid-Summer Night's Dream a Tom Sawyer scene and a Poe adaptation by Tom Hinkle of Brookline Mass He produces directs and the children rehearse with parents handling costumes for the Summer resort show.
The annual tag day raised 228.65 dollars over Friday and Saturday. Captains Jessie Jones and Helen Auto of the local Salvation Army thank the public for its generous support.
The Central Church League picnic at Popham Beach drew about 50 members with families and friends. Hostesses J Haviland Torrey Mrs Donald T Page and Mrs John Grindell led a day of beach games coffee fruit punch and noon baskets. A business meeting announced September 13 as the fall kickoff.
Bath residents filled Lakewood Theatre in Skowhegan to watch Margaret Truman star in Autumn Crocus. The ex-President’s daughter earned enthusiastic applause and fans noted her pleasant, friendly demeanor while she performed and sang two selections.
Sagadahoc County deputies report two break ins last week at Hunnewell IGA Store and Joseph A. Plourde’s service station on Route 1 at Sagadahoc Ferry netted thieves between $20 and $30 in coins cigarettes and other goods. Entry at Hunnewell’s came through a broken rear window while Plourde’s was an unlocked window with no damage. The haul included $12 to $15 in coins and other items from each location. Investigation continues.
In municipal court Judge Gardi ner Deering presided over two driving cases. Edward Hunt, 18, of 379 Middle Street, was found guilty of speeding 55 mph in a 25 mph zone on Washington Street and fined 10 dollars plus 8.70 dollars in costs. Francis Dorr, 31, of Bangor, admitted speeding 75 mph on Route 201 at Richmond and paid 10 dollars plus 5.70 dollars in costs. An intoxication case was also heard with the respondent pleading guilty and paying 10 dollars plus 6.15 dollars in costs.
In Mathews Virginia Judge Lewis Jones denied a petition to vacate an oyster ground lease. He stated ownership since Magna Carta has resided with Parliament and refused to void the lease based on an older 1653 grant to George Bilups.
The National Safety Council promotes a holiday safety campaign with six mirrors illustrating driver types. Me-Firster, Big I, Know-It-All, Swashbuckler, Sorehead, and Show-Off describe risky behaviors behind the wheel. A beer at the wheel erodes margin for safety as heavy summer traffic narrows the gap.
Twenty six boats completed the Carlton bridge turn in the 65 mile Kennebec River Outboard Marathon. Bill Hemingway's ME-7 led Class D with a 27 year old Lincolnville amateur twice a prior winner. Officials from the Maine Outboard Racing association and a U S Coast Guard crew judged at the bridge as hundreds watched and a radio contact lapse caused delay and confusion.
A brief note describes Bath's boat yard as a bustling center of industry with greater importance than readers might expect. The writer remarks on the yard's activity and its notable significance.
The weekly health report lists Sagadahoc county cases including measles in Richmond totaling four, mumps in Bath seven, and one tuberculosis case in Bath for the week ending July 17.
Nearly 100,000 people have visited Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay N Y since Eisenhower dedicated it as a national shrine on June 14 last year. Tourists arrive from France Germany Egypt Japan Sweden and all 48 states to see Theodore Roosevelts former summer White House now restored by the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Assn. and filled with his documents and trophies.
Casco Bay researchers expand seed quahog collection using a surplus Navy landing barge named Venus M. A suction pump pulls seed from Brigham's Cove, delivering 100 to 120 bushels per high tide and plans to reach 200 bushels with multiple boats assisting each tide.
A flock of white swallows was seen by Arrowsic residents and along the Kennebec over two days raising questions about rare visitors in Maine. An expert notes the sighting parallels California’s Capistrano habit while speculating on unusual summer climate cues. Further reports vary on whether the sightings involve the same group.
The Cosmopolitan Garden Club sponsors a Blue Star Memorial Highway marker planned for Route 1 near Floral Street. A backdrop of native evergreens will enhance the setting and honor Bath, with completion hoped before the end of 1954 through active committee work and resident cooperation.
UNESCO estimates the world faces a shortage of about six million nurses to meet health care needs while there are roughly one percent of the needed pool currently available. The gap underscores demands on education and health systems worldwide.
The text outlines eight-year service requirements for those joining after June 19, 1951, and details six reserve components including the National Guard. It explains how active duty and reserve time may be combined, state control of guards, and the benefits of reserve service such as training pay, education, and potential retirement credits. Contact Sfc. Ralph E. McInnis at the Bath Armory for more information.
Dr. Francis Winchenbach fired a par shattering 33 for nine holes at Bath Country Club, posting the season's low score. He stood one over on the third hole but recovered with single strokes on the fourth, eighth, and ninth. Ray Lebel's 31 is the course record.
The culture of Laos and Cambodia in Indochina shows ties to Thailand, Burma, and ancient India, while Vietnam aligns more with China. This summary notes regional cultural parallels among Southeast Asian areas.
A New York touring party dined at a Bailey Island restaurant where one diner found a steak too tough and refused to pay the $2 charge after substitutions. Brunswick police noted no clear crime, and State Trooper Holdsworth determined there was nothing he could do if payment was not made. An ambulance and two police cars were reported at the scene, but their roles remained unclear as the case was resolved without charges.
J L Sasseville & Sons Inc wins the Sagadahoc County court house heating plant contract with a bid of 13450 for a complete steam boiler oil fired piping radiators. Work to start August 2 and finish by September 30 replacing a 50 year old coal fired plant. One other bid 16950 from Fels Co Inc Portland.
Bath Country Club beat Sebasco Lodge 15 to 9 at Shore Acres Estates to secure a two win lead at 33 to 15 in the series. Key Bath scorers included Rodney E. Ross Jr and Doc Winchenbach with 70s. Sebasco stars Dave Blanchard and George Lesier mixed in on back nine highlights.
The Maine State Highway Commission released a booklet listing picnic areas by US routes. In this region a three-table site on Route 24 in Brunswick toward Bailey Island is noted, with a nearby three-table area on Route 123 to Harpswell. neither has a fireplace. The Brunswick Record Office offers a limited number of folders free while supply lasts.
Crossword clues cover normal and obscure terms with across and down entries. A cryptogram by Longfellow and a second cryptoquote by Keats present daily wordplay, with instructions on substitution rules and a sample solved line.
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