Older workers stay active into later years despite age
The Bureau notes 65 to 69 year old men have 56 percent still in or seeking work and about 40 percent remain employed at 60. Non agricultural workers drop out after 60 while agriculture and self employed stay longer. Few women work after 65 with 85 percent idle in 65 to 69, rising to 94 percent 70 to 74 and over 75. Health retirement and access to suitable jobs influence exit, but analysts urge broader opportunities to preserve talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ektore
That Potato Shortage and Price Controls
An analysis of a spring potato shortage caused by fixed prices under control policies. Southern farmers delayed digging to gain higher returns, black market buying intensified the shortage, and after pressure to lift price ceilings the market corrected with rising prices and renewed digging activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Arnall
New York
Better Place to Shop: Axioms of Retail Insight
A veteran retailer contends that success hinges on constant attention to customer preferences and buying trends. The piece stresses understanding what Mr and Mrs America like and will buy, and what they will not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. America
Retailers seek ways to attract customers with staff and pricing
Retailers focus on informing customers to dispel price myths and emphasize profits while stressing the crucial role of employees. Rude or inefficient staff can push customers to rival stores and even affect broader groups connected to the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Sere
Subsidized Households Own Majority of TV Sets
British taxpayers fund 600 million dollars yearly for food and housing for low income groups who, earning under 35 dollars weekly, own 77 percent of island television sets. These households pay little or no income tax and buy sets costing about 150 dollars on installment plans despite subsidies.
Motorists Fined At Municipal Court
James A. Black pled guilty to speeding and was fined 10 dollars plus 4.70 costs before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. They say he was stopped on Leeman Highway July 24 by State Trooper Frank Powers. Frankey and Bailey also faced fines for stop sign and related charges. Hills faced 100 dollar fines plus costs for intoxication with an appeal filed for October term. A trio of men pleaded guilty to intoxication with fines of 10 and 5 dollars plus varying costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Black
Gardiner R. Deering
Black
Frank Powers
Leeman Highway
Powers
Frankey
Cedar Street
Ceeeee
Bailey
Robert Wagner, Jr
Washington
Center Streets
Wagner
Norman S. Hills
Brunswick Naval Airies
Ao Hill
Hills
William Knox
Topsham
Edward W. Bridgham
Superior Court
Knox
Unken Driving Proves Expensive
Floyd L. Alexander of East Harpswell pleaded guilty to drunken driving and using an unregistered vehicle and was fined 100 dollars plus 12.30 costs in municipal court. A second complaint was filed after a suspended 10 dollar fine and 4.70 costs. Alexander was arrested by State Trooper George C. Buzzell on Main Street in Topsham on July 28. Complainant was Trooper Buzzell. William A. Gerow of Bowdoinham pleaded guilty to a stop sign violation at Fisher Road in Topsham on July 28, and was ordered to pay 5 dollars and 6.30 costs. A Bowdoinham man was appeased by Trooper Buzzell, the complainant. A Jersey City New Jersey man pleaded guilty to a vagrancy charge and was ordered to serve 15 days at Augusta jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd L. Alexander
East Harpswell
Gardiner R. Deering
Alexander
George C. Buzzell
Main Street
Topsham
Buzzell
William A. Gerow
Bowdoinham
Fisher Road
Gerow
Uzzell
Jersey City
N. J
Augusta
Tradition Of Levirate Marriage Among Ancient Peoples
The practice required a man to marry his deceased brother's widow if the brother died childless, with the aim of producing an heir. The son born from this union was regarded as the dead brother's son, ensuring lineage continuation.
Statue of Liberty Fund Contributions Highlighted
French citizens contributed 450000 dollars for the statue in New York Harbor and the United States provided 350000 dollars for the pedestal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
the United States
Ross Ame Fns Line In First Place In Basin Point Race
Veteran yachtsmen recall the sloop Lana skippered by Sanford Nickerson leading by about six minutes on the final stretch of a Basin Point race cut to Sheep Island buoy due to light breeze. The Loon owned by Herbert Morse Sr finished fourth after a late start. Shrike tied for third with Buccaneer in a five minute handicap. Tork took second over Beetle. Inclement morning weather reduced entries. next week races move upriver to the Yacht club course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NMYC
Sanford Nickerson
Lana
Basin Point
Sheep Island
Dingley’s Island
Meadowbrook
Herbert Morse
Carl Langbehn
H Point
Yacht Club
Former Bath hostess and nurse return with wounded
William Crowley chief electrician at the Marine Hospital in Boston Harbor and Miss Mary Nelson nurse returned from California where Mary Crowley, airplane hostess with American Airways, will join them. they will visit Mexico City and California while Grace Crowley resumes air service bringing wounded soldiers. Crowley plans Bath retirement after long service with Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crowley
Marine Hospital
Boston Harbor
Union Street
Mary Nelson
R. N
Henry O. McCabe
North Street
Crowley
Bath Iron Works
Miss Nelson
California
Grace Crowley
American Airways
Mexico City
Bath
Morse High
Stanleigh College
Boston
New York
Chicago
Korea
Mt of the
White Star Line
Three Cars Damaged in Highway Crash Near Western Avenue
A tandem crash on Leeman highway near Western avenue injured one man and damaged three vehicles. Kenneth Buckland of Manchester Conn. was treated and released with non serious injuries. Rose Jr. of Portland and his wife along with Eleanor J. Miller of Miami faced damage estimates from $100 to $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Leeman
Western Avenue
Kenneth Buckland
Manchester
Conn
George C. Rose, Jr
Portland
Moose Rescues Scene After Collision with Cars
A moose halted two vehicles near here, injuring two men who were taken to hospital. Both cars suffered heavy damage as the animal wandered into the woods seemingly unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Dana
Gulls Seize Mice in Didsbury Contest
A chaotic event at a Didsbury competition saw hundreds of field mice released by Mother Nature. The gulls swooped in quickly and seized the mice, disrupting the proceedings and surprising spectators.
Ladies Aid Day at Foster's Point Ends With Picnic
A Bath area Ladies Aid and Wine Church group enjoyed a Thursday visit to Mrs Igner Wit at Foster's Point New Meadows. A Bath Bus carried members with private cars joining the procession. Hosts Mrs Ward and Mrs Wit provided picnics and homemade candies. Guests listed include Mrs Elmer Williams and many others with arrangements for an Aug 7 picnic at Cameron Point Southport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igner Wit
Foster's Point
New Meadows
Bath Bus Co
Williams
May
Horace Ward
Aid
Raymond Welch
Cameron Point
Southport
Ward
Elmer Williams
Charles Andre
John Atwood
Fred Higgins
Alice Varney
Homer Potter
Munro Carlton
John Gillespie
Roy Akeley
Wallace Atwood
Lewis F. Gannon
Archie Doyle
One Weeks
Fred Hooper
Alice Shorey
Earl Kimble
Ruth Henry
Clifford B. Wilband
Sarah Lermond
Edward B. Smith
Sarah Adams
Bath May Decide Wants Rent Control
Bath residents consider re applying for rent control with two routes. A Bath citizen received a letter from Senator Margaret Chase Smith outlining options. One path asks the City Council to request Rent Stabilization to cover rents only. The other seeks a formal application to the Defense Areas advisory chair in Washington DC for broader controls if Bath is declared a critical area. The issue is set for the August city council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Production Administration
Washington, D.C
Bath
Social Eight Club Annual Picnic At Briars Cove Cottage
The Social Eight Club held its annual picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pinkham at Briars Cove cottage. Attendees included Mrs. Ida Burnell, Mrs. Mary Stover, Mrs. Viola Melzard, Mrs. Lucille Stiley, and Mrs. Susie Darrah. Stover will entertain club members next Tuesday evening on Freemont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Eight Club
Albert Pinkham
Bri 'S Cove
Ida Burnell
Mary Stover
Viola Melzard
Lucille Stiley
Susie Darrah
Stover
Freemont Street
Grocer Rides Horse to Church in Centralia Story
Creal Springs man W. Holmes says he enjoys Sunday rides on his horse named Sweetheart to attend church in Centralia Illinois. He notes his wife and children prefer using the family cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Ill
Creal Springs
W. Holmes
Gesture reliance questioned as speech substitute
The claim that gestures alone can supplement speech for conversation in darkness has faced wide dispute, with many scholars challenging the assertion and arguing for limitations in nonverbal communication under low visibility.
Ponce de Leon Records Gulf Stream Discovery
In 1513 Ponce de Leon became the first mariner to note the existence of the Gulf Stream, marking a milestone in early transatlantic exploration and ocean current knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Gulf Stream
Cubmaster leads Central church outing with races and prizes
Rae and the Cubmaster depart Central church at 10 AM in private cars for a day of swimming and beach games. Five athletic contests award prizes to top finishers including Donald Page Kenney James Cole Arthur Small Jr Dennis Scott and Everett McNe. Page Small Hodgkins judges. many Cubs and guests participate. Next gathering a family outing is planned for Aug 20 at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Democratic Pi
Cub Donald
David Kenney
James Cole
Arthur Small, Jr
Dennis Scott
Everett McNe
Donald Page
Cubmaster Page
Small
Rev. L. E. Hodgkins
Den
Roger McNelly
Dwayne Fraser
Cubs
Dean Bertrand
Robert Brenner
Bruce Fortier
Keith Fraser
Larry Garside
Auburn
Two Motorists Fined In Municipal Court
Philip E Chapman of Gardiner pleaded guilty to passing on a hill and operating an unregistered vehicle and was fined 10 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs on each count. James Milligan of Richmond cited on July 23. Charles Silverman of Providence pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined 10 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs. Silverman was apprehended by State Trooper James Milligan in Richmond on July 9. The trooper was the complainant in each case. A Bath man pleaded guilty to intoxication and was ordered to pay 5 dollars fine and 5.15 dollars costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip E. Chapman
Gardiner
Gardiner R. Deering
Chapman
James Milligan
Richmond
Charles Silverman
Providence
R.I
Silverman
Bathman
Salvation Army Drive Reaches Halfway Point in Fundraiser
The Salvation Army reports $3,281.64 collected toward a $7,000 goal with $3,781.36 still needed. Several districts remain to be counted and captains who have not reported will submit final figures for the current drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Navy housing priority list established for staff
Navy announces start of project giving first occupancy preference to naval personnel stationed at nearby stations. Federal Civil Service employees placed second and remaining units offered to civilians not connected with the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Penn
Federal Civil Service
Navy
Dive-Bombing Bluejays Terrorize Newton Residents
Reports from Newton describe dive bombing by bluejays injuring several youths and prompting police to shoot two birds. An incident at New pher, re. yielded a jay nicking a person on the head before officers intervened with an air pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Jennings
New Pher
Chertins
Jennin
Bacon Cooks Up Tips For Frying Chicken
A brief note suggests adding bacon to frying chicken and cooking carefully. It mentions the bacon drippings becoming pale and hints at flavor influence during pan frying.
Robshaw Home Return After War Injuries
George Robshaw, previously wounded in service, has returned to his parents’ Framingham home for a long recovery. He endured shrapnel injuries in Japan and received hospital care before improving enough for limited mobility. He plans to celebrate his 21st birthday with friends and hospital pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framingham
Mass
William Robshaw
Neven
Japan
George
Maine Products Week Promoted in Boston at Jordan Marsh
Opening ceremony for Maine Products Week in Boston featured Harold F. Schnurle and Reverend Wallace Harris at a Ritz-Carlton luncheon. The event, organized with the Maine Chamber of Commerce, runs July 28 to August 2 and aims to boost sales of Maine products via Jordan Marsh and state representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ritz-Carlton
Maine
Harold F. Schnurle
Maine Development Commission
Payne
Wallace Harris
First Congregational Church
South Portland
Jordan Marsh
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Iston
Government
Jordan Marsh Company
Great Britain
Italy
Teen Age Sewing Circle 4 H Club Enjoy Bear Pond Day
The Teen Age Sewing Circle 4 H Club led by Mrs. Granville Colby spent a joyous day at Bear Pond with groups from Androscoggin Oxford and Franklin counties. They swam roller skated played outdoor games and performed stunts with Miss Jean Brown Miss Martha Holmes and Miss Una Witham accompanying Mrs Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Colby
Bear Pond
Androscoggin
Oxford
Ace
Coly
Jean Brown
Martha Holmes
Una Witham
Absent Slugger Guides Bears to Victory in Texas
Denver Bears win a Western League game in Denver that was decided while first baseman Bob Moyer played in Texas. Moyer hit a two run homer against Wichita in April. Lights failed in the second inning, Wichita’s next visit interrupted play, and Moyer later moved to Temple in the Big State League. Denver resumed and won 6-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Bob Moyer
Denver Bears
Texas
Moyer
Bears
Wichita
Temple
Porks&Usage Can for Kitchen Shelves
A handy can of porks&usage kept on kitchen shelves serves as a convenient breakfast or meal option. Suggested uses include serving with Sundays morn breakfast or as a puddie with boiled tomato halves.
Luncheon Menu Suggestion with Cheese and Veg
The reader is guided to separate fan rolls mid sections then flavor the portions with sharp cheese. Finish by heating in a moderate oven and serving with a cooked vegetable to create a tasty luncheon option.
Wortman McCrater Tie the Knot at Street Ceremony
The couple married Saturday evening at Us staepye with Harold Allen as organist and a reception at the South End P T A hall. The bride Elaine McCrater is sister of the groom and the groom Airman Wortman served in the Navy Air Force. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Wortman and several relatives from Maine New Jersey and Philadelphia. They plan a weeklong trip to Ohio before settling in West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
West Bath
Wortman
Morse High School
Airman Wortman
Wickliffe High
Hay Wickliffe, O
Navy Air Force
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Raymond Wortman
Pherson
Front Coes
New London
Kethiorine Ben- Thuisearya
Hamlin
Epping
Orn McCrater
Lis- Boks Falls
Harvey Chubbuck
Wiscasset
Isadore Fournier
Janet
Paul
Maurice McCrater
Philadelphia
Inadequate Reinforcement Makes Strainer Prone to Tear
The passage notes that a strainer lacks reinforcement around the wire mesh and can fail if food is forced through, causing the mesh to pull away from the frame.
Bath Country Club To Host Se Basco Team In Return Match
Next Tuesday the Bath Country club golfers will host the Se basco team in a return match beginning at 2.30 p. m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Planteroth
Jack McGowan
Renast’ Ae
Jeb Frink
Club Ath- Country
Inchienbach
Tony Toothaker
Rodney Ross
Bob Shaw
Ken Noyes
Dick Hersom
John Dougherty
Allan Spear
Fred Engert
Rodne Ross, Sr
John Parker
Sewall
John Cooke
Bath Country Club
Sebasco
Swiss Bell Ringers at Wesley Church to Perform
Nationally known Mason Swiss Bell Ringers led by the Rev and Mrs Bernard from Los Angeles will present a concert at Wesley Methodist Church Friday and Saturday at 8 pm. Admission is free with a free will offering. The program features familiar hymns and rare instruments including Swiss hand bells, musical glasses, singing saw, vibra, trombetta, triple octave chimes, and the Theremin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benard N
Los Angeles
Cal
Wesley Methodist Church
Beach Party Honors Miss Donna Sutherland at Reid State Park
Miss Jean Hartnett hosted a beach party at Reid State Park in honor of Miss Donna Sutherland’s birthday. Guests enjoyed swimming, games, and a hot dog roast. attendees included Kara Hasenfus Joan Vose Lillies Sirois Jean Donna Sutherland Scribner Mocklar Zoot Sirois Richard Hasenfus Donald Houston and Walter Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hartnett
Reid State Park
Hon
Donna Sutherase
Weiner
Kara Hasenfus
Joan Vose
Lillies Sirois
Jean Donna Sutherland
Scribner Mocklar
Zoot Sirois
Richard Hasenfus
Donald Houston
Walter Lilly
Crossword Clue Fragments From Puzzle Rationed Entries
Fragmentary crossword clues show terms including ration contended wake dregs tease American bark as a dog. Readable pieces suggest a themed grid with varied definitions and wordplay.
Ciphered Guide to Word Substitution Methods
A brief, encoded note explains that one letter represents another and demonstrates with A to L and X to O. It states that simple substitution uses variable mappings daily and that word lengths and structures vary, illustrating cryptographic practice.
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Oldsters Working
Ross Ame Fns
Bath Girl
William Crowley Weeter
Foster’s Point
Rae
Prine and
Rene Bree
S On Hill
United
Waheon
George £. Robshaw
Seicc
Wesley
Netiainia
Dulinig
RIALS
Latois
Voni
EMI
Axogbalboib
Wordsworth
King Features Gyndicate
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