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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

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Baltimore Dial-In Sermons Bring Religion To Home

Baltimore residents can hear sermons by dialing a telephone number provided by the local YMCA. Started February 22, the service aims to offer guidance without replacing church attendance, ending each message with a prayer or church invitation. The program is popular and complements other faith aids like cards, prayer books, and hymns, helping people find clarity in troubled times.

Baltimore Young Men's Christian Association of Baltimore

Walter Reuther Pushes Wage Victory Amid Inflation Debate

The GAW victory and Ford package, about 20 cents an hour with future increases, spark a broader union race to match gains. Economists warn about burdens on small businesses, potential mergers, and automation, while shoppers face higher prices as pay rises may not match demand.

Walter Reuther GAW Ford Reuther United Auto Workers Mr. Reuther

Bath Legion Cadets win first in North Andover march

Great Credit Due Everyone in Bath can be proud of the accomplishments of the Legion Cadets Junior Drum and Bugle Corps in taking first place in the marching and maneuvering contest held at North Andover Massachusetts Sunday. The unit competed with New England's best and stood out as an outstanding group due to hundreds of hours of practice and dedication under director William E Likkin.

Bath Legion Cadets North Andover Mass New England William E. Milliken

World score shows progress in territorial disputes

The article notes eight disputed areas a year ago, with four settled including the Suez Canal, Trieste, the Saar, and Austria. Four remain tense: Kashmir, Western New Guinea, Formosa, and partitioned Germany, indicating mixed global progress on territorial issues.

Suez Canal Great Britain Egypt Trieste Italy Yugoslavia Saar France Germany Austria Kishmir India Pakistan Western New Guinea Indonesia Formosa

Larceny cases lead Municipal Court session in Brunswick

Two Brunswick youths, Joseph Gaudreau and James Newton, pled guilty to larceny of antique hand engine water buckets valued at $80 from the Androscoggin Engine Association at Topsham and received suspended 30 day jail terms with 11 months probation under Charles Lowery.

Arthur D. Dolloff Joseph Gaudreau James Newton Brunswick Androscoggin Engine Association Topsham Charles Lowery George Sinclair Roland J. Barter High Street Robert Starling

Bouffard Pleads Guilty in Five Islands Fire Case

Municipal court heard two cases Tuesday with Origin e Bouffard of Lewiston pleading guilty through attorney John P. Carey to kindling a fire on Sylvia Warren’s property on Five Islands road in Georgetown. He was sentenced to five days in Kennebec County jail, but Judge Deering suspended the term after noting Lewiston ties.

Gardiner R. Deering Origene L. Bouffard Lewiston John P. Carey Sylvia Warren Five Islands Road Georgetown Bouffard Kennebec Augusta

Atlantic Salmon Vanishing From United States Waters

E. Laurence Palmer notes the Atlantic salmon has nearly disappeared from U S waters due to stream pollution dams and overharvesting. He cites remaining populations in some lakes, discusses life stages from egg to adult, commercial in Canadian waters, and the clash of politics ethics and finances with fishery management.

Delaware Atlantic United States Henry van Dyke National Wildlife Federation Fish and Wildlife E. Laurence Palmer

Three Teens Admit Larceny in West Bath Cottage Theft

Three teenage boys pleaded guilty to larceny of two wooden duck ornaments from Estelle Boutin's Fos ter's Point cottage in West Bath. The case continues for sentencing as they receive six months probation from Judge Deering while awaiting trial in the detention room at local police headquarters. Fire Warden John R. Blackie testified as complainant. Deputy Sheriff Edward C. Belanger of Topsham also listed as complainant in related matters.

Iston John R. Blackie Estelle Boutin Foster's Point West Bath Deering Edward C. Belanger Topsham

Pancake Day Memorial Celebrates 1937 Snow Drive

In Glenn Michigan a yearly Pancake Day tribute marks a 1937 snowstorm period when food was scarce. Residents relied on pancakes as a staple until routes were cleared and supplies resumed.

Glenn, Mich

Wrong Floor Elevator Call Triggers Fire Alarm

A visitor at Providence hospital pressed the wrong button while trying to ring for an elevator. Three fire companies responded to the alarm but no injuries were reported.

Ala Providence Hospital

Probable Cause Found Against John Quarrington

John Quarrington a 42 year old Richmond attorney and former Bath Municipal Court recorder was found in probable cause in Municipal Court after a hearing on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from a Richmond client. He posted $2000 sureties to appear before the June term of Sagadahoc Superior Court. The case alleges payment of $35 for an auto insurance policy not received. Quarrington pleaded not guilty through his attorney and was held to probable cause by Judge Gardiner R. Deering. A separate embezzlement charge was not prosecuted.

Gardiner R. Deering Raymond Jones Washington Street Earl Haines Jones Chase Mellen, Jr New York City Route 1 West Bath Richard A. Elcik Eris O. Shields Woolwich Park Street Goodwin Arthur Depoian Middleboro Mass George C. Buzzell Topsham Donald Cobb Brunswick Androscoggin Engine Association Cobb Lewiston Bouffard Winthrop Edward L. Gaudreau Deering Bernard M. McManus Brunswick Naval Air Station Benjamin Fitzgerald McManus Fitzgerald Robert F. Neilson Pine Street John J. Keegan High Street Neilson Merrill E. Oliver Middle Street George L. Tardiff Russell Street William Boyland Tardiff Ronald J. Hall Frank G. Feener Lincolnville John Quarrington Richmond Bath Quarrington Sagadahoc Superior Court Owen McCurdy Ihro Charles Bartlett Yarmouth George M. Carlton, Jr George D. DeGrasse Wellesley Hills Main Street Forrest Smith Freeport Bowdoin Byron Marshall Arthur D. Dolloff

Golf In Maine Ready for Distribution by Maine State Golf

The annual guide Golf In Maine will be published by the Maine State Golf Association for its caddy scholarship fund marking the first time the booklet is not printed by the Times Company. Originated in 1930 by Harry C. Webber the guide lists Maine courses records title holders and other golfing facts. Blaine Davis completed editing after Webber’s January death.

Maine Times Company Today Maine State Golf Association Harry C. Webber Bath Daily Times Weekly Independent Webber

Plans Set for 1955 New England Beta Sigma Phi Convention

Theta and Xi Gamma Chapters in Portsmouth New Hampshire plan the 1955 New England Convention of Beta Sigma Phi for June 25 and 26 at Wentworth By The Sea. Guest speaker will be Bath leader Mrs. Oliver Towne Murphy. About 150 chapters from New England and Southeastern Canada expected, with local members attending. Events include noon registration, forums in Ships Theater, tea in the Ballroom, a Saturday banquet, a Fashion Show Through The Ages, and a New England clam bake on the hotel beach Sunday.

New England Beta Sigma Phi Theta Xi Gamma Portsmouth N. H Wentworth- By-The-Sea Oliver Towne Murphy Bath Murphy Theta Chapter Canada Ships Beach

Milliken Receives Cheverus Mathematics Award

Eugene Milliken son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Milliken of 99 Bedford Street earned an undergraduate special award in mathematics at Cheverus High School commencement exercises held Thursday evening at Portland City Hall The Most Rev Daniel J Feeney presented diplomas and awards Eugene a first honor student in his freshman year participated in the Boost Debate Society Fresh Oratorial contest and served as secretary of the Junior Sodality

Eugene Milliken Ralph E. Milliken Bedford Street Cheverus High School Portland City Hall Daniel J. Feeney Portland Eugene Cheverus Boost

Elephant trunks differ by continent two finger-like tips

Indian elephants display a single finger like projection at the tip of the trunk whereas African elephants have two such projections. This difference is a notable physical distinction between the two species.

Survey Of Spruce Fir Stands In Central Maine

William Drisko and Joseph Stockbridge of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station plan a five week survey of 25 to 30 spruce fir stands near Waterville and Augusta. They will record tree counts, stumps, shrubs, species ages and soil types to guide future timberland planning and to aid Maine wood using industries.

Orone William Drisko Bangor Jossph Stockbridge Ellsworth Forestry Department Maine Hollingsworth & Whitney Scott Paper Company Penobscot Development Company Hudson Pulp and Paper Company S. D. Warren Company International Paper Company Drisko University of Maine Alaska Korea Joseph Stockbridge Maine Experiment Station Gordon Chapman

Special Three Cent Stamp To Be Issued June Twenty Eight

Local post office officials announce a three cent stamp to celebrate the Soo Locks centennial Exposition with first day sales in Sault Sainte Marie Michigan. Collectors may send self addressed envelopes and money orders for first day cancellations with envelopes marked First Day Covers.

United States Soo Locks Sault Sainte Marie Mich Great Lakes Sault Marie

Morse High Net Profit From Athletic Program For 1954 55

Morse High School's athletic program finished 1954 55 with a net profit of 316 36 on receipts of 7415 42 versus expenditures of 7099 06. Football contributed 2122 53 and 3116 61 to the totals. basketball led income at 5089 73 with 2567 93 in expenses. other sports showed mixed results while substantial equipment purchases supported future readiness.

Morse High School Duncan H. Farrell Farrell Hilltoppers Western Maine Morse High

Y Day Camp registration extended to June 17

The Y M C A extends day camp registration to June 17 to allow more boys to join. By today 159 have signed up as campers and 26 as potential councilors with a goal of 35 active counselors. Meetings for campers and councilors are set for June 13 and June 20 at 1 30 PM at the Y.

The Sures

Wesley MYF Awards Honor Four With Perfect Attendance

Four members of the Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship received awards for perfect attendance during the past year. Adult advisor Carlyle Taber presented the honors and announced camp scholarships for Charles Hanson and Kent Stone to attend the state Methodist youth camp at Narrow Lakes for one week this summer under the Wesley MYF sponsorship.

Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship Carlyle Taber

Daughters of Isabella to Meet at Front Street Hall

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella will meet this evening at eight in the Front Street hall. The June social committee meets at 7 30. Members include Adeline McPhee chairman Nellie OConnor Phyllis Katula Mary McKenna Louise Grimard May Hanna Hannah Curran Grace Costain Jane McPhee.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Front Street Adeline McPhee Nellie O'Connor Phyllis Katula Mary McKenna Louise Grimard May Hanna Hannah Curran Grace Costain Jane McPhee

Crossword Puzzle With Themed Cryptogram Quotation

A cryptogram style puzzle and word clues appear with numbered entries for across and down. The page includes a sample substitution example LONGFELLOW and a cryptoquote clue at bottom with mixed letters and hints.

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