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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1953
Page
2
Article notes ingots remain suitable for costly reheating and other steel types. It cites eight members of the Song sheet steel sector and reports a decline in production in the latter half of 1953. Commerce inventories are described as holding pace despite reduced advance orders as buyers seek to realign with consumer demand.
Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey says the next fiscal year cannot balance the budget despite cuts. A deficit is likely and the legal debt limit may need increasing. The Portland Oregonian editorializes that it took two decades to reach this mess and emphasizes the need to curb costs while preparing for tighter times.
The House Ways and Means committee weighs tariff policy to avert a potential economic downturn. Witnesses from business sectors reveal tangled trade issues as lawmakers seek a bottom line. The piece critiques mass production and questions adopting European living standards.
The article notes that the farm has transformed from crude hand tools to mechanized work in a little over a century. It emphasizes how successive machines boosted productivity and land stewardship, stating the times have not moved faster elsewhere.
Harry F. Guggenheim a winner of the American Meteorological Society addressed the union meeting saying future science may allow weather control, even over Russia, noting potential to withhold moisture in strategic climate management.
A reader questions why progress on current weather modification methods lags behind another’s, accusing proponents of complacency and suggesting a push for faster improvement rather than perfection. The remark hints at competitive comparisons and frustration with pace.
A Brunswick man, Roland M. Rush, was found not guilty of assault and battery in Bath municipal court after claiming self defense in a dispute at a Topsham pit with P. Daiute. Daiute testified Rush hauled him from a seat and beat him, while Rush said the confrontation began with verbal argument over trucks including two owned by Rush.
A Phippsburg man, John W. Davis, was sentenced to 10 days in Kennebec county jail in Bath municipal court after pleading guilty to operating a truck without a license. He had also been convicted Monday on a similar charge, paying a previous fine. Four intoxication and disturbing the peace cases were heard, with each man ordered to pay a $10 fine and costs or serve 30 days in jail.
Firemen were summoned to a false alarm from box 722 at Crawford Drive and Mathews Avenue in Lambert Park. Bath police later arrested a 10 year old and a 12 year old who admitted pulling the box.
The Biv ne Department of Health and Welfare reports Bath 21 German measles and 5 measles cases, Richmond one infectious hepatitis case.
A disjointed text asserts a dumb girl is a dope and links dope to drugs. It claims someone gave drugs to revere or to obey a doctor’s order, concluding with an unclear moral judgment about the girl’s neatness or behavior.
The Patten Five Library has added 60 new titles across fiction general teenage and juvenile categories. Highlights include Nine Stories by J. D. Salinger and Everyday Weather and How It Works by Herman Schneider among numerous works by Le Guin, Shute, Ford, Wells and others.
A. J. Cole, Bangor State Advisory Chairman, says Maine lags its annual quota for Series E and H bonds. Sagadahoc County has reached 31.4 percent of its $468,000 target for the year. Cole notes low awareness of the new Series H bond offering a 3 percent rate, semiannual government checks, and cashable at par after six months.
Lt. Arvid L. Anderson writes from Wonju Area Command praising Pastor Yiung Wha Kim and the Corliss Street church activities. He expresses warm regards to the Sunday School Free Will Workers Brotherhood Far and Near Missionary Society and the University of Life’s progress. He also notes eight children call him papa san.
The Camarades an Present Fine Concert featured Les Camarades Musicaux under Allan Ramsay with Mrs. Carter at the piano. The program included scenes from La Traviata with Mrs. Nathan Watson as Violetta and James P. Callan as Alfredo, followed by extensive arias and duets, culminating in a Lucia di Lammermoor sextette and chorus.
Three Bath police officers Edward Newell Robert Wagner Jr and Frank Moriarty have been deputized by Sheriff Loring D Small as deputy sheriffs with county wide police powers. They may assist in rescues arrests and accidents when needed and act for immediate emergencies.
The Bath Salvation Army officers were first to aid Mr. and Mrs. Niles Wallace and their son Carl after a home fire in West Point early Thursday morning. The family lost all possessions and now resides in a different house, receiving help from friends. Donations of furniture bedding and essentials are being gathered, with the Salvation Army handling the requests. contact at the hall Tel 334-M.
Far and Near Missionary society of Corliss Street church met Wednesday in the vestry for a tasking. A bus time was passed and work was advanced. On June 3 the monthly business session will be held in the afternoon with Mrs. Grace Block. A swap party is planned as the feature.
The DeMolay Mother's Club voted to suspend meetings for the summer with the next regular gathering set for September 24. The president formed a nominating committee to present an officers slate at the September meeting, naming Mrs. Nathan Waite, Mrs. Blanche Anderson, Mrs. John Waterhouse, Mrs. Alice Crabtree, and Mrs. Doris Billington.
Suburb Civic Club met at Winneganee Community House with 20 members and seven guests. They set the June 5 lobster salad supper with three seatings and tickets already selling well. The traveling prize went to S. Duncan Farrell. Next meeting is June 11 with Mrs. John York chairing.
Beason Lights met at Beacon Street vestry led by President Wesley McPhee. Rev. Howard F. Cramer opened with prayer and a business session voted to buy stainless steel tableware for the church kitchen for 150 place settings to mark the church’s 100th anniversary June 21 to 26. The season ends with the annual banquet June 11, with Rev. Cramer choosing the banquet site. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wesley McPhee and Mrs. Sherman Mitchell. The evening closed with a hymn sing.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual banquet at Bath Country Club with 30 members present. Mrs Emma Crosby received a yellow rose bouquet for her status as a gold star mother and officer installation followed detailing new leadership: Mrs Cedric French president and others. A June 6 food sale at Fullerton's for the Drum and Bugle Corps was announced with co chairs Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs Reinoehl. An urgent national letter urged letters to Rep Robert Hale protesting drastic VA appropriations cuts.
At the Unidh ge hg vere die Coombs street meeting Devotions led by Mrs Elizabeth Trott. A message from Miss Marjorie Jones requesting saved postage stamps for a charity hospital in Redland was approved. A poem by Miss Mae Besaw, a program on pre and post prohibition, and refreshments followed. next meeting June 9.
At a Wednesday meeting, Club Forty-Two hosted a stork shower for Mrs. David Clark and outlined summer plans. Upcoming dinners include Wiscasset Inn and Cheechako in Risotta, with an Aug 19 gathering and Sept 9 fall start. Reports praised the successful food sale and a high school senior award.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Wesley Church held its annual banquet at Wiscasset Inn followed by an installation service with 35 members present. Twelve officers were installed by Rev. Howard D. Hull as roses symbolized faith hope and love. Future plans include continuing five circles, buying new vestry chairs, and printing a cookbook.
Ruth Henry reported 178 children attended five May pre school days while April and May immunization clinics served 153 youngsters. A tuberculosis clinic is planned for July 7 with location to be announced. Office hours are 8 to 9 daily except Sunday and 4 to 4 30 pm daily except Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Sophie offices are Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm.
The Cosmopolitan club will entertain with a tea on Thursday from three to five at the bus house for the Morse High School class of 1953 graduates.
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The Beacon Street Women's Society of Christian Service met at Witch’s Inn with 21 attendees. Retiring president Mrs. Everett G. Lemont was honored as officers were elected to be installed soon by Rev. Cramer, including Blanche Locke as president and Wilbur Crocker as vice president.
Rainbow Assembly sponsored by Genesta Chapter received installation honors Friday evening as members were presented with bars during the ceremony.
Hanson and Roslyn Higgins preside as Pat of Gold Jane Ledyard retires as worthy advisor and stalling officer. Attendance list includes Bar-Jean Brown and many members. petitions read for membership. Kathryn Libby chairs Ritual Bar. Jane Ledyard Roberta Morse Hazel Warner Frances Warner Phyllis Warner Cynthia Osgood Ruth Bowen Anne Carlton Dianne Bailey Dorothy Robinson among signatories.
At Friday evening’s session the Beacon Street Commission discussed attendees and forthcoming items. The list includes Craft, Miss Ma Dain, William Blair, Charles Howe, W. Martin, and Sherman H. Mitchell with further details continued on page four.
Puzzle clue set lists Linenfal and a Roman group in Scotland as part of a game of skill and mentions references to God of Hebrew origins. The item reads like a crossword or riddle collection from a periodical.
The article explains a substitution cipher where one letter stands for another and notes daily changes in the cipher alphabet. It gives an example mapping A to three Ls and X to two Os and mentions letter shapes and word lengths as clues.
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