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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
2
A strong warning that socialism invades liberty, citing Cuba and the United States. The author argues government takeover of private enterprise erodes individual freedom, noting TVA’s power takeovers and tax exemptions. Blames Republicans Democrats and Socialists alike, urging vigilance against creeping state control.
Former President Herbert Hoover, chairing the Boys Clubs of America, urges support for clubs as a constructive alternative to delinquency. He notes clubs offer organized sports, shops, and reading rooms in slum areas, funded by voluntary donations, with costs about six million annually. He argues all similar youth institutions face funding shortages and calls for small contributions from every American.
The article notes the UN Security Council rejected a Soviet demand to insult the United States over the U2 incident. It contrasts the seven to two vote with Poland siding against the Russians and critiques the Moscow embassy bugging tale. It recalls claims that Russian builders embedded listening devices in the embassy during construction and laments missed opportunities to address early spying evidence.
In the wake of the U-2 affair a sentiment grows in Congress for a sweeping CIA shake-up under a new head. Rep Wint Smith of Mankato Kan urged firing Allen Dulles and replacing him with J Edgar Hoover of the FBI, a view Human Events relayed as widely popular at home.
Tom Burgess writes from Navy duty to cancel his Bath Independent subscription as he departs Guantanamo within two weeks. He thanks the editor for Personal Notes About Bath People and Georgetown coverage and says the family will maintain a subscription at home.
Georgetown residents attend church and school events, with Rev. Ernest Roberts delivering sermons and the Central School Baccalaureate service. Graduates include Catherine Brown and Sharon Delano among others. extended family visits span Bath, Brunswick, Ipswich, and Portland as townsfolk reunite during holidays.
West German defense minister Dr. Strauss and staff toured the Bath shipyard and naval facilities with US officers present. A Harpswell dinner featured Maine lobster as Strauss pressed for larger tonnage limits and questioned destroyer deployment without missile air defense. The tour showcased dummy missiles and the control system on a mock anti aircraft weapon. The group then traveled to Cincinnati and planned a GE plant visit in Lockland.
United Fund backed a $500 appropriation to publicize a relief appeal for Chilean disaster victims. President Nies said this marks the second time Bath area residents have funded a special drive, the first being $474 for Hungarian relief in December 1956. He credited United Fund members for enabling emergency support and avoiding extra appeals by member agencies.
The Five Islands church held Sunday services with Rev. Ernest Roberts delivering a message on welcoming visitors. A Georgetown Central School graduation address followed with Mr. Roberts as bac calaureate speaker. The Five Islands choir and pianist Miss Mary Rowe contributed musical elements. A fire drill at the fire station was led by Chief Arthur Cochrane reporting on the new fire truck. The article lists numerous social visits, gatherings, and travels among local residents and families such as the Sawyers, Moores, Pinkhams, and Harrfords, noting weddings, reunions, and graduations including Martin Worthley McPhee’s graduation from Brigham Young University.
Funeral service for Mrs Elizabeth M Ferris was held Sunday at 4 p m from A F Mayo & Son funeral residence. The Rev Craig H Richards of Central Congregational church officiated. Bearers were her six sons Edward Melvin Leslie Charles Herbert and Harry Ferris. Burial was in the family lot in Oak Grove.
Funeral service for Mrs. Alice McDougall, who died Sunday evening at Bath Memorial hospital, took place on Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Brackett funeral home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick. The Rev. Horace McMullen officiated. Burial was in Rogers cemetery, Popatign.
Funeral services for Edward C. Clarey were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest G. Roberts of Georgetown officiating. Bearers were Lloyd Pinkham, William Bisseth, William Marr, and Leon Eaton. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery, Georgetown Center.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 30 p m at A F Mayo and Son Funeral residence with service officiated. Honorary bearers included James L Morse John R Newell W Emery Chase and Horace G Morse. Burial followed in the family plot at Oak Grove.
Funeral service for Mrs Ada S. Perry was held Tuesday at 3 30 p m at Curtis funeral home with Rev Earl R Eckerson of Phippsburg officiating Bearers named James Lester Morse Gilbert Atwood Raymond Campbell and Omar Perry Burial took place in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery
Bay Point saw many visitors and residents over the weekend including William Leask and daughter Marion, Miss Polly Hill and Colby Junior College guests, the Connelly boys, Mr. and Mrs George White, Mr. and Mrs. McKiver and family, and other families at cottages. Palo Alto guests joined the Hill cottage group and Dr James Graham with family visited Oelrose Mass. Dr Graham bought the Arthur Colby cottage and drilled a 149 foot well on the property.
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Edward C. Clarey, 83, longtime Georgetown historian and Bath resident, died Saturday at Bath Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 28, 1876, in Georgetown, he lived much of his life in Riggsville now Robinhood, worked in Bath and Aroostook County, and served as deputy sheriff and town official. He died after a lifetime of local scholarship. survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Theodore Beaven of Manchester, NH, and Miss Anna Belle Cutting of Bath.
Ada Susan Perry 89 widow of Capt William B Perry died Sunday in Kittery where she lived with her daughter Mrs Walter J Pierce. Born in Phippsburg September 18 1870 she attended Farmington Normal school. Survived by daughter sister Miss Cora Campbell Bath three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Elizabeth M. Ferris 89 longtime Bath resident died Thursday night at Bath Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. Born North Bath April 20 1871 she was the widow of Herbert Ferris who died in 1934. She leaves six sons Edward Melvin Leslie Charles Herbert and Harry in various cities 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs Helen P Leonard were held Monday at 1.30 p m at the funeral home of Leslie C Shum way 638 High street with Rev Curtis L Stanley officiating Bearers were Henry Leonard Just Wold Earl Morse and Andrus Coleman Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove
Funeral services for Mrs Agnes S Farrin were held Saturday at 10 30 a m from Curtis funeral home with Rev Charles R Sims of West Bath officiating Bearers were George Burgon Edward Randall Russell Stewart and Arthur Stilphen Burial took place in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs Alice M Dougall 85 died at Bath Memorial hospital Sunday. A Bath resident eight years, she was born Sept 25 1874 to Henry and Margaret Groves. She taught school, lived in New York City until 1929, then returned to Maine. Survived by husband Herbert two brothers Winfield Bath Leander New Hampshire two sisters Mabel Williston Portland and Bessie Prichard Lynbrook Long Island NY with many nieces and nephews. Funeral by Brackett Funeral Home Brunswick.
Word of Rev John E Clancy 91 who died after four weeks of ill health at his home in Kennebunk. He was a frequent Bath visitor and educated at Colby Academy and Colby Junior College New London N H. Ordained 1892 at Salisbury N H and served Maine Conference churches including North Anson Eliot Phillips Peaks Island Bowdoinham Old Orchard Beach Mechanic Falls Sanford Madison Goodwins Mills Gorham N H. Survived by widow Sarah Bird Clancy a daughter Mrs Glynn Purring ton of Lewiston and a Bath niece Mrs Thomas Bird.
Mrs Helen P Leonard 77 of Woolwich died at home Thursday evening after a long illness. She was widow of Milan G Leonard and lived in Bath and Woolwich for years. Born Sheridan California October 20 1882 she moved to Massachusetts as a youth and later settled in Bath. Survived by son John M Leonard Woolwich two sisters Catherine McMillan Vancouver BC Inez Leonard Ward Bath three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
George Moulton Morse 66 a World War I veteran died suddenly Friday at Togus Veterans Hospital He lived at 10 Fullerton Street Boothbay Born February 1894 son of Fred J and Millicent Morse He served with the Massachusetts Yankee Division 101st Engineers Morse formerly ran a Boothbay service station and later worked at the Sewall garage in Boothbay He is survived by cousins James Morse and Mrs Karcher S Jackson of Bath.
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