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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
2
The president announced Wednesday his willingness to seek a second term if the party and people support him. He earned wide respect through world affairs experience and decisive leadership. Citizens expect steadiness in defense and truthful disclosure of his condition, while opposition may try to discredit him.
Morse High School cruised past Cheverus 75 to 63 in Lewiston to defend the Western Maine crown. The win marks Morse’s third Western Maine title with a state final showdown against Bangor next Saturday in Waterville. Over 2,000 Bath fans traveled to Lewiston, signaling a packed ticket scramble for the state championship.
An editorial condemns monopolies in goods and, more crucially, in people. It warns that state tyranny like Soviet rule concentrates control over individual lives and opposes liberty and rights, urging strong public opposition to monopoly power.
In the atomic age the United States faces a shortfall in engineers and scientists. Russia graduates far more, so the nation must train 50 000 to 90 000 annually to secure freedom and fuel industrial growth. A college reported 200 graduates were interviewed by nearly 500 firms, and new engineers can earn over 450 dollars a month.
New U S scheduled tests at Eniwetok and Bikini in the mid Pacific promise a record program of A-bombs H-bombs and other weapons. Ground shots tower shots air drops and missile firings are planned with H bombs possibly dropped by planes for the first time. Quotations from Joe Marsh and Sarah Viadehat appear as unsigned lines.
A Florida reader asks for Bath Maine photos from the 1860s 1870s to identify residents and families such as Campbell Merritt Hutchins Batchelders Perrys Elwells Morse and Reed. She hopes to find a copy of Reed's History of Bath and Environs and invite correspondence with local collectors or descendants.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over a lengthy Municipal Court session finding Charles F. Johansen guilty on two driving counts and fining him 100 dollars plus costs. Several defendants pleaded guilty to intoxication, unregistered car charges, and speeding with fines ranging from 5 to 100 dollars plus court costs.
Unusually large turnout at Bath caucus elects John J. Keegan Jr. as City Committee chairman. Democrats aim to expand a small local group and Brewer urges attendance at the State Convention in Brewer on March 23. Kennedy of Massachusetts may keynote, while Mrs Jane Fenn joins Maine women at the National Conference in Washington. Eisenhower seeks a second term amid ongoing party dynamics.
In Portland Woodfords Club defeats Colonial Club in inter club play as part of the 1955-56 series. Woodfords led early to secure overall victory 111% to 100% with Colonial taking bowling cribbage and billiards while Woodfords won contract bridge. Local police cases also noted with speeding larceny and intoxication sentences.
Deputy Sheriff J W Caplan hunts a hot check artist after a local grocery cashed a counterfeit check that mimicked a real one. The culprit used a stamped firm name amount and even pierced the check with tiny holes resembling a check protector device.
In Bath Maine factions within the Republican Party weigh their support ahead of the nominee contest. Some Taft loyalists drift toward Knowland while others cling to Ike era alliances, with Knowland declaring his candidacy despite broad expectations of a renomination for a leading figure.
Republicans debate Nixon's role citing his activity yet criticizing him from both parties. The final decision likely rests with the president and could influence Maine GOP delegates at the National convention.
Hollywood an 8 year old golden girl Emmy is under attack from Jerry Lewis Jack Webb and Liberace amid clashes over the eighth annual nominations. The piece argues TV lacks cohesive awards due to its diversity forecasting that more than 40 awards please few in a controversial debate about the value of television honors.
The Winter Street Couples club met at the church for a covered dish supper and social evening. A Western Maine Tournament radio broadcast from Lewiston capped the program, along with slides of Maine scenery and local birds by William A. Niss. Hosts were Manley T. Grant Maurice Hutchins Arthur Hutchins Carl Offerman with entertainment by Hildreth H. Fisher and Theodore Watson. Guests included Raymond Chubbuck, former residents.
Welterweight Ted Hanna from Gallipolis Ohio lost his Golden Gloves bout but scored a knockout in the arena. Manager Malcolm Jackson approached to console Hanna when the fighter swung an elbow and struck him in the stomach, knocking him unconscious.
Bath Junior High P T A observed Founder's Day during a Thursday meeting. Rev. Craig Richards spoke on adolescent challenges, and Mrs Isadore Singer gave an overview of Parent-Teacher Associations. A March 10 food sale was planned. $10 was donated to the Bath Boosters club.
Miss Jean Spearin led a color selection program at Hyde Park Recreation hall for Bath Extension Service. Mrs. Francis Fortier read a paper on Canadian government. Plans were made to send Mrs. George Stimpson to Farm and Home Week at Orono starting April 2.
Members of Central Congregational church Ladies Aid met Thursday at the parish house with strong turnout. They voted to establish a service table at the next meeting, naming Mrs. Charles Merrill and Mrs. Edward Murphy co chairmen. Members also sewed for the hospital as Lent themed program featured music poems and talks.
Morse High School basketball champions defeated Cheverus 75 to 63 in the sectional Class L finals. After the win, Charles Shepard of Shepard's store telegrammed Coach Gene Hunter offering 15 pairs of Taylor-made shoes for the Morse team.
Knights of Columbus plan a St Patrick's Day social and dance at the hall on Saturday evening March 17. The Freeman orchestra will provide music at 8 p.m. Refreshments are planned. John Kelliher is general chairman. Fred Bolduc was elected chancellor to serve the rest of the year.
The Feb 25 week health report from Maine lists Bath with one chicken pox case and 13 strep nasopharyngitis cases, Phippsburg two, Richmond ten, West Bath one, and Woolwich four, all within Sagadahoc County territories.
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. reports 1955 high business volume with 116000 new telephones added, 36 percent above 1954. Long distance use rose as service improved, and 95 locations saw construction totaling 99 million dollars. By year end 76 percent of phones were dial and 59 percent of long distance calls dial handled. The 1956 program is planned at 110 million dollars to expand facilities.
Harrell announced earnings of 4 6.32 percent on total invested capital versus 5.63 in 1954 and a net income of 8.95 per share compared with 7.84. He noted a dividend payment of 8 and a modest rise in retained earnings for the first time in years, providing added protection to shareholders after three years of underearnings.
A Saturday evening party at the South End P TA hall honored Nancy Merchant and Judy Daley for their 12th and 14th birthdays. Guests included family and friends from Kennebunkport Ellsworth and local areas with cakes and dancing.
Inner Wheel announces a Guest Night for April 5 with husbands to be entertained. The event, held at Mrs. Loring R. Addison’s home at 191 Center Street, names Mrs. Kenneth W. Humphries and Mrs. Erling O. Barsness as co chairs. Mrs. Gardiner R. Deering will host the next meeting on March 15 at Turner Court.
Hallandale Florida veteran jockey valet Harry Roble, who rode 173 winners in 1931 for American Jockeys, is set to return to Gulfstream Park this winter. The note mentions strawberries and rhubarb as a culinary aside.
Puzzle clues list across and down terms including geography names and common nouns. A cryptogram reveals a Longfellow mapping with sample lines showing substitution and a Shakespeare quote noted in the distribution by Ring Features syndicate.
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