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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
2
A broad view of teens argues they are misread and mislabelled by older generations. The piece notes youths grow up faster amid wartime pressures, with early marriages and rapid career prep, while asserting teens are capable and influential with a nine billion dollar annual under-20 market and high ambitions.
The Morse High Shipbuilders won the Western Maine Class 1 basketball championship at the Exposition building in Portland. They advance to face Bangor high in Waterville for the state crown next Saturday, echoing an eight year history and hopes of a Morse triumph this year.
Rep Rodney E Ross Jr recaps a lengthy session with three key items. The house split on free fishing licenses for seniors over 75 and a divided judiciary on an election date constitutional change. A main vote disapproved the ought pass report 104 to 35 amid caucus remarks and press reaction.
The Maine House passed the reapportionment bill amid debate over using a census and potential shifts for Aroostook Washington and Knox. A GOP caucus favored the September election date with a two year governor term while opposing a four year term. Gas tax and highway funding generated hearings on a possible 30 million bond issue and a 15 million supplement. The Outboard Motor Bill received support with license increases for residents and non residents.
The study notes that dairy cattle allowed free water access drink roughly one third of their daily intake during nighttime hours, potentially affecting overall feed efficiency and hydration management.
The council passed a motion to present the gavel to Mitchell in esteem for his leadership. Attending were Chairman Mitchell and council members Oulton James McQuiggan Jesse W. Allen Leonard Robert Brewer Gediman Hunter Philip H. Oliver Eastham Guild Jr Donald F. Perry Harvey V. Rowe and Harry E. Cooke.
Acting City Manager Harry E Ring Jr presents February 1955 figures across departments. Police logged 30 arrests, 14 vehicle accidents, 144 complaints. meter collections $648.54, fines $85. 124 doors opened, 22 street lights defective. Fire issued 18 alarms. Building permits include Robinson Street home garage and Longley highway addition. Cemetery vault entombments 16 with pent-up spring burials pending. Highway snow plowing hours 38542 streets, 103 sidewalks. 10 sewer complaints addressed. new 5 hp compressor received. Health reported 20 communicable-disease cases investigated. 7 measles, 2 TB, 1 German measles, 4 chickenpox. 30 inspections. Public Welfare aided 123 persons. Misc: Kohler 5kW AC plant installed in police cell. gas storage compliance. hurricane-damage forms for $11,958.98 debris removal and $735.03 road/bridge repairs. bids opened for Bath tires and tubes with American Oil Co low bidder for passenger/truck tires and Century Tire Co for tractor tires.
Bath Golf Club announces 1955 dues and green fees with no overall increase from last year. A change notes Bath Golf Club now operates Bath Country Club facilities for legal and administrative purposes.
Boston authorities announce the Marine Corps Reserve program openings across New England. Men 17 to 32 and women 18 to 36 with no active prior service may enlist, with former service creditable. Reservists serve at home, receive paid periodic training, and maintain schooling or work.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of First Baptist on Elm Street gathered last week with 16 members for an all day event. They began quilting for two projects, including material for Memorial Hospital, and shared a picnic lunch served by president Mrs Ora Dauphin. Devotions for March 9 were assigned to Mrs Lotta Goodwin and Mrs Lila Place led Wednesday devotions. Plans were made for another all day meeting next Wednesday with picnic lunches.
Winter Street Congregational church women schedule a buffet supper for all members at the Friday aid meeting. The March 23 event will be followed by a noon banquet June 8 for attendees of the State Baptist Conference at First Baptist Church. Hostesses for the afternoon include Mrs. John Atwood Mrs. Wallace Atwood and Mrs. Scott Golder.
The American Red Cross reports extending mass aid to 62 000 people across 318 relief operations last year and providing personal assistance to 7 100 families after emergencies ended. A campaign urges enlistment this month to continue the work. A 1940 to 1950 survey shows blindness among American adults rose 14 percent.
The Florida showplace faces talent shifts as Cypress Gardens dancers move into publicity advertising and media roles nationwide. Betty Skelton, former women’s acrobatic champion and beauty queen, now works with Dodge driving a stock car. Many others married or pursue TV and radio jobs.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met in K P hall for a busy hour of tacking followed by supper. Susie Darrah presided at 7 30 pm as plans for the Grand Session in Portland April 1 and 2 were set with attendees named. A March 9 tack will provide box lunches and hot drinks. mystery prize went to Ruth Sprague. Annie Williams ill in local nursing home.
Beulah Curtis of Saco hosted Amarath Grand Family Night at the home court. Degrees were conferred by grand officers with Bath and Dirigo Court representatives including Sarah A. Shaw and Ethel W. Potter. Officers received corsages and gifts as banquets featured spring flowers and candle decorations.
Ladies' Aid of Central church met in the parish house at two o'clock with Mrs. Eugene Sprague presiding. Reports by Mrs. Dean Farnham and Mrs. Horace P. Morse were approved. They sewed for Memorial hospital and held a Bible quiz led by Mrs. Morse. Next meeting March 10 hosts named. Refreshments served.
Ernest A. Lister of the United States Department of State will visit Bowdoin College on March 16 to present career opportunities in the Foreign Service. Lister, Bowdoin Class of 1938, joined the State Department in 1944 and has served in London Montreal and Washington Headquarters after earlier work with the Office of War Information and the War Production Board.
Lawrence E. McNeill and Beverly Ann Higginson filed marriage intentions at the City Clerk office. McNeill is son of Howard A. McNeill and wife of 10 Farrin Street, Higginson is daughter of Walter Higgins and wife of 1311 High Street. In the early 19th century labor unions were deemed conspiracies by courts and illegal.
The text explains who qualifies for the Head of Household tax rate, including unmarried individuals, those maintaining a home, related dependents, and nonresident spouses. It covers qualifying criteria, filing implications, and what constitutes a household cost such as dwelling maintenance utilities and food. The District Director of Internal Revenue is in Augusta.
Pine Tree Council review covers Bates Cabin and Rotary Training Center activity over four months. Bates Cabin in Raymond served 223 Scouts and Leaders, with a large demand causing 50 percent of applications to be refused. Rotary Center hosted 356 participants in adult training and leader courses, with facilities already taxed and improvements underway.
Local renovation notice outlines a new roof along with improvements to the dining room and kitchen facilities. Project scope includes structural upgrades and modernization of amenities to enhance usability and efficiency. Work is slated to begin soon with contractor details pending.
The annual Girl Scout banquet will be held Tuesday evening March 15 at Huse Memorial school auditorium to observe 35 years of Girl Scouting in Bath and the organization’s national birthday. The first Bath troop was formed in 1920 by Mrs. Charlotte Cook Day and Miss Bessie Hunt. 399 girls are enrolled with 109 adults involved.
A mixed page showing a crossword with numbered clues across and down plus a Cryptoquote puzzle. Clues reference garments skills rivers and mythic items with entries like Ameri can Indian and Alger, plus a coded quotation by Longfellow and a Devon land line.
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