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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
2
A notice states that circulation at Bath will be entered at the post office under second class postal rate, indicating how the publication will be mailed and priced for distribution to subscribers.
A new Federal law eliminates the 10 cent per pound tax on yellow margarine in 33 states and the District of Columbia, but state taxes in Utah Idaho North Dakota Iowa keep higher prices. Some states still ban color and keep limits, but overall more grocers will handle margarine and prices may drop for many shoppers.
A Psychological Corporation survey directed by Dr Henry C Link found a majority believe the coal miners were harmed by the last strike while many still feel some benefited. Interviews in 2500 homes across 132 communities show 66 percent say miners benefited in the long run though union homes skew toward harm.
A poll shows only 20 percent favor government ownership of coal mines while 69 percent oppose and 11 percent are unsure. The results are similar in union and non-union households, indicating support for a healthy competitive privately owned coal industry and criticizing labor excesses.
Bath could become a center of yachting business in summer with properly equipped landings floats fuel ice and docking space. Bath built boats may gain market demand if made to proper models with quality materials by skilled local makers. The term Bath built could become a strong trade mark with good publicity.
The sudden death of County Attorney Ralph O Dale darkens the community as friends had recently named him the Republican candidate for county attorney, an office he had held for many years. The public extends sympathy to his family in this bereavement.
If more motorists would learn that the proper way to park a car in one of the spaces which are metered is to have the front wheels opposite the meter it would be much easier for other motorists to get in or out of the spaces in front or behind them. Properly parked cars can be driven back easily into the trav eled highway if they are properly parked.
Congress plans military and foreign aid arguing security gains. Some theorize a draft system for ages 18 to 25 as an emergency measure, though its use remains uncertain and unlikely.
The Government plans an increase in old age pensions affecting small businessmen maids and employees of various institutions likely to be helped by Uncle Sam.
The region may suffer a light blueberry crop this year as early optimism faded with ongoing dry conditions. Farmers note reduced overall yield and caution that continued heat could further limit production.
CAPT. HITCHCOCK TO RETIRE. He plans a Europe trip this winter and a vacation with Mrs Hitchcock. They aim to settle near Bath or Small Point, Maine, and may take permanent residence. CAPT. JOHN ZABILSKY to assume Maine Supervisor of Shipbuilding duties later this August.
Lawrence W. Wyman is named bail commissioner for Bath by Superior Court Justice Granville C. Gray at the June term. Wyman, with Fred H Thompson Insurance Agency, joins three other active commissioners Harold W. McElman John T Voorhees and Charles W Small bringing total to four.
Divorces decreed at the June Sagadahoc session involve mainly pendents from Bath Phippsburg Woolwich and nearby towns with multiple couples listed. Among those named are Pendexter Gibbs McLaughlin Phinney Bergquist Pinkham Goodwin Fickett Barter Nadeau Holland Hamblen Caton Crosby Trowbridge Grindle and others.
The Corliss Street Church Christian Education committee announces Vacation Bible School from Monday July 17 to Friday July 28. Registration for enrollees is set for Monday July 10 at two o clock. Rev. Arvid L. Anderson will direct the school with instructors and helpers across Kindergarten primary and junior intermediate levels.
A fuse box fire at Burnham's Auto Supply on 94 Front Street in Sagadahock caused a short circuit after a truck backed into the box. Engine Four arrived and extinguished the flames with chemicals once a hole was ripped from the basement to the first floor. Losses were minimal as store supplies remained intact.
The city council, after approving the 80,000 John E L Huse Memorial school bonds on June 24 1949 amended May 25 1950 four bids were received The First National Bank of Boston offered 100379 at two percent Lee Higginson Corp Boston 100279 two percent Lyons Shafto Boston 101344 two and two tenths percent The council also voted to proceed with repairs to the concrete and gravel walks at City Park estimated at 508 for materials and labor The bids cover the grandstand at the park
Mrs Arch Hamilton and Miss Amelia May Hamilton of Lexington Kentucky called on Mrs Hamilton’s daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Boyd L Bailey of Washington Street. Mrs Hamilton is now at her summer home at Harpswell.
Parents and friends invited to all special events at the play grounds with Friday hat show attendance surpassing the first week of the 1949 Summer season. Barbara Woods and Karen McDougal win top titles including funniest cutest largest and more among participants.
The Boothbay Playhouse begins its 14th season on Tuesday with Sherwood Keith presenting See How They Run. An open house from 7 to 8 30 p m precedes curtain. cast includes Margo Brown John Hallow Peggy Copelan with others. Runs June 27 to July 1, plus new Pub bar and anti mosquito treatment for patrons.
The Bath show featured Ives prints in excellent condition and private pieces such as a Budda Shrine loaned by Mrs. Harts grove a Duncan Phyfe table owned by Mrs. Jackson a Russian brass samovar shown by Mrs. Greenblatt a silver front tomb lantern owned by Mrs. Morse a clipper ship model built at sea by Captain Blair and Indian relics exhibited by E. Zapf. An April 15 1865 New York Herald edition with Lincoln's assassination details drew attendees alongside a Gone With the Wind lamp owned by Mrs. Costain. The three day exhibit was termed a definite success and likely to become an annual North-Center PTA event.
A Morse High School audience enjoyed a youth dance recital featuring Mary m's Modern School of Dancing. Performances included tap toe acrobatics and solo numbers by Terrilee Wade Dennis Blenn Nancy Ruth Hunter and others. The Fairy Tale Age segment highlighted Tea Blossom Ballet and Princess Tea Leaf numbers with costumes and polished routines. Music by Doris George and Joseph Avery accompanied acts ranging from kitten skits to acrobatic capers and tightrope walking.
Pack 53 of St. Mary's Church completed a successful year in Cubbing with a well attended meeting at Lambert Park Recreation. Awards included Bobcats Milliken and Purdy. Bear and Arrow honors for several youths. Webelos Robert Chaplin and George Young Jr. received pins, while Den Mothers and leadership were thanked. State Trooper Orcutt offered safety tips and a brief movie show. refreshments followed. A camp day at Camp Hinds may be arranged later in the summer.
The Story Marine Railway of South Portland buys the former Donaldson Shipyard and merges it with the South Portland Boat Yard. Walter Story serves as president, Ballard Story as treasurer, and Frank Prett as clerk. Carl J. Severin will supervise both yards to improve service for commercial and pleasure boats along the Portland coastal area.
Cast list for a Bath area pageant includes Hudene Grant Carol Henderson Denise Brown and many others. Pupils from Bath Dresden Fal mouth Bowdoinham perform with Director Mary H Dunn ham and studio pianist Mrs Doris Beccee.
Builders on TT Island start a lobster pound with 150000 pound capacity led by C Carter Woolwich and partners Samet Se wall gro Nicholas. A new dock and floating landing will ease access for summer visitors and yachts to the town harbor, per Maine Coast Fisherman’s June 6 issue.
Sagadahoc County tops Maine counties in the Independence Bond Drive with 88.6 percent of its $20 000 quota sold, reaching $17 719. Franklin is second at 73.6 percent, Lincoln third at 65.4 percent as Sagadahoc maintains a long standing lead and strong showing this year.
G Thomas Murphy was elected temporary secretary and treasurer of the Bath Chamber of Commerce at a City hall meeting. A motion approved writing to the Interstate Commerce Commission urging Bath Bus Service receive the same privileges as other common carriers for transporting passengers interstate.
Ivan C Jenkins son of Mrs Florence Jenkins 8 Noble Avenue left Monday for Denver Colorado where he has accepted a position with the Bureau of Public Roads He graduated with high distinction June 18 from the University of Maine majoring in Civil Engineering He was elected to Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi national honor societies while in school
Bath Independent reports a debate over whether a Maine game warden may arrest for illegal fishing at Whiskeag Creek during a three quarter tide. A former warden questioned authority, but a June 20 1950 letter from Chief Warden Lester E. Brown affirms wardens enforce laws within Maine, noting the Kennebec River requires no license from Augusta to the sea and suggesting Rod and Gun Club input.
A four day janitor and custodian training course concluded at Huse Memorial school with Bath and Boothbay participants. Clarence E. March directed the Lewiston maintenance program as instructor, part of a statewide Vocational Education initiative by Maine Department of Education.
Paul McCole of Bath is constructing a fishing wharf at West Point. The project features a 2 by 27 foot external platform and a 30 by 30 foot inner platform connected by a completed ram. An inside building measuring 30 by 30 feet will house lobster tanks holding rooms and fish handling rooms.
Mr and Mrs Bowen Torrey who had been patients at Memorial hospital for several weeks returned home to West Bath on Saturday.
A scavenged crossword puzzle list with across and down clues including food fish river fortifications and body parts. The grid contains entries referencing various items such as a bee home life sphere of action lair and conical roll shaped thread as well as terms from antiquated spelling and oblique abbreviations.
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