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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1951
Page
2
The document lists B. B. Nichors as President and Treasurer Barry C. Webber as Editor. It shows a one year advance subscription price of $2.00 and a six month rate of $1.00, with postal rate notation.
A columnist argues for defending Formosa as essential to halting Communist expansion in Asia. The piece cites MacArthur’s stance, warns that losing Formosa could threaten Europe and the United States, and criticizes UN hesitation that slowed actions at the 38th Parallel and Korea.
The city mourns the loss of a long serving mayor and prominent business figure Moses. He was active in church, lodge, and social life and well regarded beyond Bath's borders. His kindness and public service left a lasting memory among colleagues and citizens alike.
Obituary notes the death of Hon. Oliver Moses, a respected Bath figure. He served as treasurer of Worumbo Manufacturing, led the First National Bank of Bath, headed the Sagadahoc Real Estate Association, and owned substantial Bath property. He contributed across youth activities and local business.
Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen spoke to a convocation on education as the keeper of rights and liberties. He argued that rights come from beyond this world, and to preserve them in education one must also keep faith and God as the roots of civilization.
The piece argues that wage and price controls fail to curb inflation in the rearmament era. It states people spend as they wish when earning good wages, rendering price fixing and rationing ineffective. Controls address only symptoms, not underlying inflationary pressures.
A Hammond Iron Works crew from Warren, Pennsylvania, is dismantling and removing the retired Standard Oil tanks at the South End property. Three tanks have been removed, one shipped to New York state, two smaller tanks headed to Brunswick for local fuel use, and another large tank in process of dismantling. The tanks, installed about 25 years ago to serve Bath area tanker traffic, became redundant after the Portland Bangor pipeline and takeoffs at Auburn and Hallowell reduced need for a Bath depot.
A fried clam supper planned by the South End P T A to be held March 10 at the P T A hall on Washington street was discussed at a committee meeting at Mrs. Carroll A Deering’s home. Committee members present were Mrs Deering chairwoman Mrs John Waterhouse Mrs Alvah Morse Mrs Frederick Moffatt Mrs Charles Marble and Mrs Orris Ames. Tickets may be bought from any committee member.
The Wesley church Youth Fellowship met Sunday at 6 15 pm with hymn sing talks and a discussion on The Methodist Youth Fund. Talks covered the Youth Fund work with Navajo Indians and India. The group at the altar renewed the covenant and a party for all members was announced for Friday evening.
A Bathman pleaded guilty to intoxication in municipal court. He was fined $5 and costs $5.60 or 30 days in Kennebec county jail. The sentence was suspended and he was placed on 60 days probation with violation rules for possible extension.
Bath residents weigh the costs of school expansion and bond issues, examining debt levels, tuition pupils, and road, fire, and police funding. The letter urges remodeling existing schools, limiting new bonds, and using surplus funds if needed, with a call for public input at hearings.
Arthur Tibbetts 20 of Georgetown faced Bath municipal court Friday on charges of breaking and larceny of Frederick Moffatt’s tools in Bay Point. The case was continued to Monday for counsel. He previously faced probation violation with a 5 dollar fine plus 5.60 costs or 15 days in Kennebec jail. Mrs. John and daughter Patricia of street were seen in Portland Monday.
The section notes plans for the annual Western Defense Force basketball tournament to be staged at Ison Air Force Base. It also reports on local service members, including George McKellar sustaining a hand injury aboard the USS Roberts, Lt. William W. Owen completing Fort Bliss schooling, and several men from Bath area entering or returning from military duty.
St. Pauls Episcopal Church Brunswick hosted a corporate communion on Washingtons Birthday at nine in the morning with Grace Episcopal Bath and St. Philips Wiscasset represented by 45 worshippers. Rev. James A. Doubleday led with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs assisting. A Bowdoin College professor spoke on World Council of Churches Organization.
Russell G. Given of Lewiston pleaded guilty to speeding in Bath municipal court and was fined ten dollars plus four dollars and seventy cents costs. He was picked up on Route 1 in West Bath after the Morse Lewiston basketball game by State Trooper Frank W. Powers. Powers said several others would be arraigned next week for similar charges, noting a winter pattern of speeding after games that must be stopped.
Leonard Wetherbee was in Boston over the weekend with his wife Mrs Wetherbee and daughter for unspecified personal matters.
Bluebird Brownies and Oak Leaf Brownies Troop 14 met after school with leaders Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. McCole for Brownie Circle ceremonies. Pine Tree Troop 1 observed Thinking Day with Betsy Bertrand leading a program and World Friendship Fund work, then planned next meetings and badge work.
A double surprise stork shower was given to Mrs. John Williams and Mrs. Richard P. Morse on Wednesday at Mrs. Morse’s home in Winneganee. Mrs. Harold Mott and Mrs. Mabel Williams hosted as guests opened gifts and enjoyed a social hour with attendees including Aby Williams Dorothy Williams Theresa Williams Hazel Boyce Arlene Morse Alice Morse Abbie Morse Elizabeth Morse and Eliza Bradshaw.
Mrs S Leeman of Bath and Jesse Munsey of Popham celebrated 85 and 82 at the Munsey home in Dummer. Guests included Sherman and Mrs. Mitchell, Harvey Chubbuck, George Main, Nancy Welch, Fred Spinney, Auto Munsey, Blanche Locke and Wallace Jones. A decorated cake, sandwiches, ice cream, and coffee were served.
A compact crossword style puzzle list with numbered clues across and down including hints for words like hill, vessel, and various attributes. Readers fill in answers such as native of Rome and tavern while navigating a mix of definitions and abbreviations.
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