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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

2

Eisenhower Taft Clash Reflected In Heated Rhetoric

The piece contrasts Eisenhower and Taft though sharing views on taxes, free enterprise, and limiting government control. It notes both favor arms aid against Communism and defense cooperation, yet differ in emphasis on spending abroad and policy details. It warns bitterness could hurt the GOP in November.

Mise Eisenhower Iegret Abilene Taft Sy Wrate Free Nations Europe Wall Street Journal William Henry Chamberlin G. O. P. Case

Increase Production Demands Bigger U.S. Food Output

Statisticians warn that in 23 years United States per capita consumption will rise and births will lift population to about 190 million with five mouths to feed for every four today. Congress heard the need for 577 million acres to meet this growth in food production.

United States Congress

American farmer faces higher acreage or yields to meet exports

The article notes 462,000,000 dollars for domestic use and 40,000,000 acres shipped abroad. If figures hold, farmers must either expand arable land or boost yield per acre. It cites 15 years of growth via new plant strains, hybrid corn, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers increasing output as if 64,000,000 more acres were cultivated.

Model Plane Meet Held in Portland June 29

Plymouth Dealers of Southern Maine sponsor a Portland model plane meet at Payson Park on June 29 with 46 trophies and prizes. Registration day includes free entry and a souvenir cap for each registrant. Events cover speed stunt scale and combat, with four age classes from under 12 to adults, and open to the public with no admission. Earle F. Barker of Portland is meet director.

Plymouth Payson Park Portland Remick Auto Sales Bisbee Motors Brunswick Champion Co Maine Bath York Beach Harrison and Bridgton Earle F. Barker

Bath municipal court hands busy session with multiple fines

Judge Gardiner R. Deering disposed of a large docket in Bath on Monday. Paul R. Kelley convicted of non support drew three months in Kennebec county jail. Elma B. Poland of West Paris fined ten dollars and costs. Paul Sario of Newport New Hampshire also fined ten dollars and costs. Carroll Smith of Topham pleaded guilty to attempting to defraud and received six months in jail with one year probation. Clarence J. Dube of Bath fined twenty five dollars and costs for reckless driving. Grover Connors Jr. of Brunswick fined ten dollars and costs for speeding. A Topsham man got 30 days for intoxication.

Gardiner R. Deering Bath Paul R. Kelley Gomey Kennebec County Elma B. Poland West Paris Mortimer O’connell Paul Sario Newport N. H Joseph Babine Carroll Smith Topham Clarence J. Dube Robert Starling Grover Connors, Jr Brunswick Babine Topsham

Topsham Motorist Fined For Passing On Curve

Municipal court sentenced George A. Sprague Jr. to a 10 dollar fine and 6.30 dollars in costs after a guilty plea to passing on a curve. He was arrested in Topsham on June 16 by State Trooper George C. Buzzell. A Bath woman also paid 4.70 dollars in court costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge.

George A. Sprague, Jr Topsham Gardiner R. Deering George C. Buzzell Buzzell Bath

West Bath Grange worship service observed at church

About 40 West Bath grangers attended the service at West Bath Methodist church in the afternoon. The service was led by Rev. Howard F. Cramer of Beacon Street church with a solo by Mrs. Cranmer. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Charles R. Sims of the First Baptist church.

West Bath Methodist Church West Bath Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Church Cranmer Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church

Mrs Emma Cotton Visits Medford Couple in Beacon Street Home

Mrs Emma Cotton of Medford Massachusetts arrived Monday to visit her daughter and son in law Rev and Mrs Howlard F Cramer at 9 Beacon Street.

Emma Cotton Medford Mags Howlard F. Cramer Beacon Street

Tax Repeal ticket stirs Sagadahoc political scene

Augusta reports describe an ee chain city influence amid Patrick N. O York speculation about his candidacy. The Sales Tax Repeal ticket lists ten sheriff candidates and local officials including Robert E Wagner Donna B. MacMahon Arthur J. Lebel Oscar W. Leighton Gertrude B. Doyle and John Guerette. Uncertainty remains on spread beyond Sagadahoc and on referendum outcomes shaping Maine’s September election.

Augusta Patrick N Lane O’york Times Robert E Wagner Bath Donna B. MacMahan Arthur J. Lebel Richmond Oscar W. Leighton Gertrude B. Doyle John Guerette Sagadahoc County Maine

Torrent No. 1 Second at Newbury Muster in Bath

Torrent No. 1 Handtub Association members returned to Bath after placing second in Newbury muster competition among six machines. Foreman Norman Morse, 17, and young crew led by 20-year-old Donald Hanscom, head a mostly youthful team. Hancock of Ashburnham won with 179 ft 10.5 in. Torrent 171 ft 3.5 in. Other prize entrants included Gerry Marblehead, Winnisimmet Chelsea, and Merriback Andover. First class winners were Neptune Newburyport and Passaconway Seabrook. A new Hancock No. 1 drill and an Old Town Jamboree capped the event.

Bath Newbury Mass Donald Hanscom Norman Morse New England Hancock Ashburnham Gerry Marblehead Neptune Newburyport Passaconway Seabrook N. H Oko’s Protection Defiance Bristol R. I Essex King Phillip Gov Bradstreet North Andover Protection Handtub Association of Newbury Green

Last Survivors Club Seeks Living 103rd Infantry Members

The secretary Walter M. Jones of the Last Survivors Club requests names of any living members from the 103rd Infantry of the 26th Division in this area. Send details to A.E.LF arene street, Soerville.

103Rd Infantry Walter M. Jones 103Rd U. S. Infantry A.elf Arene Street Soerville

Miss Janet Sharkey Returns to Summer Work at Small Point

Miss Janet Sharkey of Meadow Way is employed for the Summer at Small Point, taking a seasonal post in the coastal town. She earns tasks related to hospitality and local services as part of the seasonal program.

Janet Sharkey Meadow Way Small Point

Political wins and local upsets show varied results

The piece notes Gov Payne's upset over Sen Brewster and Burton Cross's surprising margin, with local twists including Converse Fenn's defeat of renomination bid and Forrest Legard's unexpected winner status. It mentions George Carleton Jr and Harold Rubin close race, Elizabeth Moffatt edging, Neil Bishop sweeping Sagadahoc, and reactions to sales tax repeal momentum. The overall tone reflects a ballot-night surge of surprises and party shifts.

Vernor Payne Brewster Burton M. Cross Eo Cross Converse Fenn Bath Herbert T. Caverly Forrest C. Legard Legard George F. Carleton, Jr Harold J. Rubin Charles F. Cmmings Elizabeth D. Moffatt Neil Bishop Sagadahoc Hussey Cross Forces

Sagadahoc Count Gives Bishop Here Boost in Nomination Race

Bishop Here Bishop stopped by the Times office Monday night as returns came in. Sagadahoc support pleased him, but state totals showed he was out of the nomination race despite receiving many congratulations for his strong showing.

Times Sagadahoc Bowdeinham

Horace McClure Wears Switched Governor Sticker Hat

Horace McClure appeared in the Times city room Monday night about 11 wearing a talk silk hat previously bearing a Hussey for Governor sticker now replaced by a Cross for Governor sticker. The minor visual change accompanied election talk and local coverage.

Horace Horace McClure the Times

Campaign tensions loom ahead of Fall elections

The piece notes ongoing factional strife within both parties as primaries pass. Independent bids by Neil Bishop and Earl Grant for governor and senator threaten party harmony. Rumors say Senator Brewster may run as an independent, while bitter Republican county races and possible independent bids by Elizabeth D. Moffatt and Converse Fenn add to the political volatility before September.

Neil Bishop Earl Grant Brewster Elizabeth D. Moffatt Converse Fenn Patrick N. H. O’york

Democrats To Organize City Committee Meeting

Democrats plan a gathering at City Hall Wednesday at 7 30 to organize a new City committee. City Committee Chairman Leslie J. Wold announced the effort and urged attendance by local Democrats.

City Hall Leslie J. Wold

Maine Party Nominations Signal Campaign Fever

In Lewiston Dominique J. Tardif won the Democratic nomination for the State House. In Augusta and Waterville party committees met and speeches aired, while crowds gathered outside the Times Office on election night. Independent Earl Grant and Bowdoin College figure Kenneth Sills surfaced in Democratic talks as possible late replacements for major races.

Bath Dominique J. Tardif Lewiston State House of Sentatives Spindle City Maine Democratic State Committee Augusta House Elmwood Waterville Frederick G. Payne Senate Burton M. Cross Times Office Earl S. Grant Bremen U. S. Senate Kenneth C. M. Sills Pero Bowdoin College Roger Dube Sills State Committee

Bishop May Run as Independent Governor Candidate

Hints of an independent bid surface with Bishop admitting openness to the idea. A defeated Republican nominee noted in the Times he would not back Cross or Hussey, and pundits see the move as aimed at siphoning votes from Cross to aid the Democrat.

Bishop the Times Sagadahoc Senator Cross Roy Hussey Hussey Augusta Hardware Cross

Drunken driving case heard in Superior Court

The trial of P Edward Deberg of Phippsburg for drunken driving began Thursday in Superior Court and was continued. State Trooper Powers and Frank E Lawrence testified as principal witnesses. Deberg admitted drinking after the night’s March 10 accident on the Sebasco road. The case stalled at 12 40 and was to resume at 2 p.m. with a late jury expectation.

P. Edward Deberg Phippsburg Superior Court Frank W. Powers Frank E. Lawrence Woolwich Stone Mason Harold J. Rubin Edward W. Bridgham Debery Sebasco Deberg Rubin

Football Field Work At Kelley Field Progress Report

Sherwood Baker, Woolwich contractor, resumed work on the new gridiron at Kelley field Monday morning. Heavy work is mostly done and top soil is being spread. Grass seed purchased but not sown until fall. City Manager Nathan C. White estimates about three weeks to complete grading.

Kelley Field Sherwood Baker Woolwich Baker Nathan C. White

Nazarene Young People Plan July Meeting at Reid State Park

The Nazarene Young People group met in Woolwich with 12 members and two visitors. After a brief business session they played games. The next monthly meeting will be July 18 at Reid State Park in Georgetown, with departure from the Nazarene church at 6:30 p.m.

Woolwich Reid State Park Georgetown Nazarene Church

Local servicemen return to duties as rotations begin

Pfc Joseph Plumer of 21 Central Ave. served as rifleman in Company L in Korea since Aug 1951 and earned the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star as the Army rotates units back home. S/Sgt Myrtle J Seavey of Squirrel Point Lighthouse in Phippsburg trains at Fort Schuyler then Camp Lejeune with the First ANGLICO unit as part of a Marine Reserve classification platoon. Cpl Ramon Worden, U.S. Army Medical Corps, leaves Camp Kilmer for Fort Lawton after a 10 day furlough and will receive orders for overseas duty.

Joseph We Central Avenue Korea U An Plummer Myrtle J. Seavey Harold Seavey Squirrel Point Phippsburg Camp Lejeune N. C Seavey Department of State Washington, D. C Fort Schuyler N. Y Marine Reserve W. M Pattrefield Ayatee Oxford Business College Cambridge Mass Cpl Ramon Worden U.S A. Medical Corps New Jersey Frederick J. Worden Washington Street Cpl. Worden Camp Kilmer N. J Fort Lawton Wash

Worden brothers update from U S Air Force base

A/3C George Worden has completed Airplane Mechanic School at Shepard AFB Wichita Falls Texas and attends G-36 Specialist School there. His parents Frederick J. Worden and relatives stationed in Japan are also noted with service in the U S N Air Force. The brothers served at Kokosuka Japan and are now reassigned to units near Korea.

George Worden U. S. Air Force Shepard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas Airman Worden Frederick J. Worden Washington Street Carl and Henry Henrikson Joseph. H. Henrikson Mechanic Street Japan U. S. N. Air Force Kokosuka Carl Sasron Henry Korea

Bath Couple Wedded in Gloucester in 1917

Mr and Mrs Andrus Coleman of 20 Bath street celebrate their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner at Valles Inn in Woodfords. They wed in Gloucester on June 20 1917. Mrs Coleman before marriage was Miss Marjorie Walen daughter of Capt and Mrs W Ralph Walen of Gloucester. Capt Walen still visits. Mr Coleman worked at Hyde Windlass Co and previously at Torrey Roller Bushing Works. Mrs Coleman works in the Edna Mae Shoppe office. Family and friends sent gifts and congratulatory cards.

Andrus Coleman Bath Street Vallee’s Inn Woodfords Stanley Coleman Richard Arlene Leon Robbins Julia Cindra

Emperor Moth Brought In By Roger Drinkwater

Hyde Park resident Roger Drinkwater brought a large Emperor moth to town Monday morning. The Great Peacock moth measured about six and a half inches with velvety chestnut wings crossed by a pale zigzag and bordered in smoky white. Each wing bears a great eye pattern with a black pupil and multicolored iris. The specimen was found on the Leeman highway near Floral.

Roger Drinkwater Hyde Park Drinkwater Leeman Highway Floral Street

Reverend and Mrs Schaper Visit in California at Clairmont

Rev and Mrs Richard J Schaper of Washington street are enjoying their stay in California during the national Congress of Congregational Churches at Clairmont. During their absence Rev Schapers mother Mrs Penna Schaper of Islip L I N Y is staying with the Schaper children and has met many of her sons parishioners. She is a Gold Star Mother.

Richard J. Schaper Washington Street California Congress of Congregational Churches Clairmont Schaper Penna Schaper Islip L. 1 N. Y

Bridgham Wins Verdict in Damage Suit

In a damage case at the Naval Station area an award went to Hazel Young against Bridgham. Testimony showed Hazel and Royce Young had friendly ties with Laura and Fred Libby. both marriages ended in divorce and the defendant later married Royce. Justice Webber recessed the jury until 2 p m.

Wwidgham Bath Donald W. Webber Traverse

Unsightly Bath approach to Carlton bridge in Maine

Readers complain that the Bath approach to the Carlton bridge is neglected with Front and Vine streets corner overgrown by tall grass bushes and burdocks while the south side hides broken bottles paper and refuse. A small crew could clear the site in hours if the State Highway department acts.

Bath Carlton Bridge State Highway Department Front Vine Streets Maine

Engagement announced for Gladys Heald's daughter

Mrs. Gladys Heald of Woolwich announces the engagement of her daughter to a Naval Air Base man. An August wedding is planned. Miss Pearson attended Morse High School and Mr. Heddon attended schools in Peoria Illinois.

Gladys Heald Woolwich Wick Naval Air Base

Boys Register for Day Camp Swimming

More than 150 boys have entered the YMCA Learn To Swim program offering five week sessions. Lessons begin June 30 with focus on water confidence floating safety body control and coordination. Beginners learn skill drills while advanced swimmers may join special classes. deep water tests planned after the courses.

Y. M.C

Jury Deliberates 20 Minutes in Drunken Driving Verdict

In Traverse, P Edward Debery of Phippsburg was found guilty of drunken driving after a one day Superior Court trial. Judge Donald W Webber presided as jury delivered the verdict Friday afternoon amid a brief deliberation.

P. Edward Debery Phippsburg

Mrs Oulton Relatives Return From Visits

Mrs daughter Milios Helena Oultoon N Sherman street Pond has returned after visiting Mrs Oulton's son and wife Lieutenant and Mrs Ronald Oulton of High street. Mrs Oulton and Miss Oulton have papers returned from a visit in Washington D C and New York City.

Milios Helena Oultoon N Sherman Street Pond

Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers Snapshot

A dense list of crossword clues and partial answers spans classic categories. Includes entries for continents, diplomacy, micro-terms, animal notes, and various wordplay prompts with several numbered hints and a few misprints.

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