Orphans' Home Funding Controversy in Bath
The debate centers on the Military and Naval Orphans' Home in Bath and the Legislative Appropriation Committee's failure to recommend funds for continued operation. The editors argue the committee's stance stems from misunderstood conditions, urging legislators to grant a second year of funding to secure support and a favorable outcome.
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Bath
Legislative Appropriation Committee
Committee On Appropriations
At Home Tea for Mary and Ford Family Visit
Mary hosts a tea at the White House with Ford on March 30 attended by Cabinet wives and officials. A reel of Mary’s old pictures will be shown. On April 11 Mamie will crown visiting Washing grandchildren in the White House, revived Easter egg roll. Eisenhowers describe living quarters changes and daily routine.
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Mary
Pickford
Mamie
White House
Eisenhowers
County Attorney Rubin Named to Aid in Maine Crime Fight
The appointment of Harold J. Rubin as part of a Maine crime-fighting effort is praised as a compliment to him and Sagada hoc county. He is cited as one of the most efficient county attorneys, and his temporary loss will be felt by the county. Congratulations are extended to Governor Cross and Rubin for the appointment to a highly responsible position.
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Harold J. Rubin
Maine
Cross
Mr. Rubik
Eisenhower May Use Order to Create Jobs List
Republican leaders anticipate President Eisenhower will issue an executive order to set aside recent examinations for postmasters, potentially creating about 3,000 jobs. They argue Democrats show few if any Republicans on the eligible list.
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Eisenhower
Republi
Political rights vs civil rights on party segregation
The speaker questions the morality of segregation, equating it to racial segregation while arguing it is about political rights. They note an inability to see a moral distinction between segregating Democrats from Republicans and blacks from whites.
Educator Nicolson to Speak at Colby College Convocation
Marjorie Hope Nicolson, renowned scholar and first woman in several top academic roles, will address Colby College’s convocation in Waterville from April 14 to 17. The event includes a 10:30 a.m. talk by Miss Nicolson and a 1:30 p.m. panel discussion.
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Waterville
Marjorie Hope Nicolson
Colby College
Reon Share
Nicolson
Columbae University
Phi Beta Kappa
Yale University
Smith
Columbia University
School and Society” Magazine
Ince
Newton
Morse High Latin Club Plans Coed Drive and Ring Committee
Morse High reports the Latin club met March 7 in Room 104 with social hour after. Sophomore class plans a coin or feeder drive on April 17 and lists ring committee members. Senior Tom Shulton attended Colby College contest with 38 New England schools, writing an original oratory titled Honest y In Government. Tommy reached finals after preliminaries. Mrs Perry accompanied him. Jacob Selosiran spoke at Friday assembly about life in Holland and Bowdoin scholarship, then answered questions. Eleanor Bayer led Friday square dance with Future Homemakers of America in the gym.
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New England
Tommy
Perry
Colby
Jacob Selosi
Holland
Selosi
Bowdoin
New York City
Brunswick
Eleanor Bayer
Brunswick Square Dance Group
Homemakers of America Square Dance
West Bath Grange features guest Ruth Bryant speaker
Mrs. Ruth Bryant addressed the West Bath Grange Monday on Maine’s major educational issue, illustrated with film clips. James Royal sang, Sharon Holbrook performed an Irish jig, Dora Royal played piano, and Clarence Minott offered readings. Billa Jovin won the Scotch auction and the same talent winner also took the people’s entertainment prize. The entertainment committee will reconvene next Monday at seven.
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Ruth Bryant
West Bath Grange
Maine
James Royal
Sharon Holbrook
Dora Royal
Clarence Minott
Billa Jovin
Oulg People's Tertainment Committee
Harness racing year totals record set in 1952
In 1952 a total of 11,927 harness races were run as part of a record season generating $16,050,566 in purses. Full year figures show continued growth in harness racing activity and wagering.
Probate Court Proceedings Show Numerous Maine Estates
The record lists multiple estates in Bath Topsham Phippsburg Woolwich and Bowdoinham with appointments of executors administrators and guardians. It notes inventories accounts filed and allowed bonds approved licenses to sell real estate and various guardianship actions.
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Bags Bell Barker
Charles C. Dutton
Bath
Randall F. Cook
Merle Chaney
Filea
Edward E. Morse
Aith
Rose
L.tt
Howard M
Phyllis Steen
Mary P. Oliver
Joseph A. Wilson
Esther A. Hall
Topsham
Fred I. Hall
Harry A
G. Swift
Elton H. Phinney
Arrowsie
Mildred B. Phinney
George E. Coggeshall
Phippsburg
Della E. Coggeshall
Royal A. Johnson
Gladys E. Johnson
Catherine Co
Erick E. Burgess
John J. Mulcahy
Reta C. Mulcahy
Fred Edward Coffin
Hattie Belle Coffin
Fred R. Rumery
Richmond
Bayard S. Foye
Edward M. Graves
Bowdeinham
Katherine Hawkins
Flora A. Hathorn
Woolwich
Edward A. Hathorne
Myra A. Morse
Delord E. Bates
Ethel M. Lockery
Christine C. Cummings
Martha E. Bates
West Bath
Delmar E. Bates
Sarah J. Hitchcock
Canal National Bank of Portland
Caroline M. Newell
William S. Newell
John R. Newell
Mabel E. Trufant
Perry A. Colby
Guardian
Howard S. Colby
Frank E. Carver
JALBERT VISITOR AT THE HOME
A fragmentary excerpt complains that Communist forces deprive loving parents of their children and urges lawmakers to fund care for children of American veterans. The speaker targets Appropriations Committee members and notes the sales tax increase as state revenue for veteran families.
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Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committees
Venus Proximity to Earth at Closest Approach
The statement notes that when Venus comes nearest to Earth the distance is about 26 million miles. It reflects a rough astronomical fact about inferior conjunction with minimal angular separation and a close approach distance used in popular science discussions.
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Venus
Earth
Service Men From This Section Recognized in Korea Duty
Lt Harold M Sewall named information officer for the 7th Korean Base Section arriving in Korea in 1952 after WWII service with the 2nd Marine Division Bowdoin College graduate. Pvt Fred E Fox of Morse High School graduate serving with the 28th Infantry Division in Germany now in Southern Germany for field training. James C Hart USN on 14 day leave from Bainbridge awaiting new assignment possible Norman Oklahoma or French Morocco. Sgt Donald Davis US Army rotation from Korea after serving with the 25th Infantry Division earning UN Service Ribbon and Korean Service Ribbon.
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Harold M. Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Washington Street
Rea
Idiers
Sewall
Korea
2Nd Marine
Fred E. Fox
Georgia Varney
Meadow Way
28Th Infantry Divis
Germany
Creation Army
von Rundstedt
28Th
Morse High School
Fox
Army
Indiantown Gap
James C. Hart A
USN
Li Ae
Bainbridge
John C. Hart
Charles Street
Norman
Okla
French Morrocco
Africa
Hart
Morse High
Donald Davis
Louis Hagan
Libby’s Court
U. S
Navy
25Th Infantry Division
Republic of Southorea
Davis
25Th Signal Ospany
Fort Hood
Texas
Fort
Highway Contractors Prepping for Summer Road Work
Across the state, highway contractors pile crushed stone for upcoming road projects. Bridge Construction Corp near Richmond reports 7,000 tons crushed for a 10 mile U S 201 stretch. H E Sargent Inc in Solon has 17,500 tons ready for a 7.5 mile Route 147 surface and more work on U S 1 in Northport. J R Cianchette has 27,750 tons for 4.36 miles in Passadumkeag while grinding in Houston for 2.85 miles. A P Wyman Co in Harrington has new plant for 3.7 miles near Route 1. State Highway Commission notes these operations speed highway completion and provide full-time jobs for operators. Crushed stone for pavements is now from ledge rather than walls.
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Route 201
Richmond
Bridge Construction Corp
U. S. 201
Gardiner
Solon
H. E. Sargent
Passadumkeag
Houston
Harrington
A. P. Wyman Co
Washington County
U. S
Conocaee
National Guardsmen See Major Role in Korea War Effort
More than 150000 National Guardsmen served in the Korea emergency. The air national guard accounted for a significant share of these troops, reflecting broad mobilization and extended deployments across states and bases during the conflict.
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Air Navard
Bath Man Leads Massive House Demolition Project
In Bath, a statewide razing effort advances as 26 houses are set for demolition to clear space for a bypass. Builder Mr. Marble coordinates three stages with targets by April 15 and June 6, noting a dozen buildings already underway and crews readying large timber work despite weather.
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Baxter
Sta
Marble
Father files suit against motorist in fatal Brunswick crash
Spiros Economopoulos of Bath files a $45,000 wrongful death suit in Federal court at Port against James Allan of Fort Pierce. Aphrodite Economopoulos, 14, was struck on July 31 last year while crossing Highway in front of the Co Maid restaurant at Cook's Corner. She died a Brunswick hospital shortly after.
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Aphrodite Economopoulos
Bath
Port
Spiros Economopoulos
James Allan
Fort Pierce
Filalos
Economopou
Cook’s Corner
Brunswick
Cosmo Club Plans Fortieth Anniversary and Meeting
The Cosmo Club met led by program chair Ada Greenblatt and Loring Aiditon details. A committee of past presidents will Honor the fortieth anniversary including Dennison Eseley Moffatt Wold Johnson Colby Boardman Carville Robbins. The group announced two plays and a swap party to raise Holland Reunion funds with refreshments hosted by Couture.
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Alfred McShe
William W. Dennison
Arthur Eseley
Frederick Moffatt
Leslie Wold
Alice Johnson
Granville Colby
Linwood Boardman
Carville Douglas
John Robbins
John Rob
Follo
Louis Couture
Hospital Board Meeting With Local Members
Morning hospital board session lists attendees Mrs. W. Chane Mant Ries Wee's an ewe' Mrs. Frederick Mire and others including Arthur Burgess Mrs. N. Francisco Mrs. Duncan Mc Innes Mrs. William P. Kelley and Mrs. Roger M. Luke at the meeting.
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W. Chane Mant
Ries Wee'san Ewe
Frederick Mire
Arthur Burgess
N. Francisco
Duncan McInnes
William P. Kelley
Roger M. Luke
Health report shows multiple communicable diseases in Sagadahoc county
The weekly report from the Maine Department of Health and Welfare lists cases including chickenpox in two towns Richmond and three total. hepatitis infectious in Woolwich. strep throat in Richmond. mumps in West Bath. German measles in West Bath. and one kidney infection? No other conditions.
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Sagadahoc
State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Richmond
West Bath
Woolwich
Cummins Seeks Help for Elderly Workers in Legislature
State Sen. Charles F. Cummins advocates aiding seniors over 65 who lose jobs under retirement rules. He proposes a $2,000 grant to help employed retirees and supports changing sales tax rules to tax the net purchase price on trades. He opposes minor sales tax changes that could undermine his automobile tax plan.
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Charles
F. Cuminere
Eong Angel Schavat Vis
Cummings
Easter Seals distributed for 20th Bath campaign
The 1953 Easter Seal depicts a blue and yellow lily with a yellow ribbon and the slogan Help Crip Children. March 5 marks the opening day of a month long drive by the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults to fund ongoing services and new programs, ending April 5.
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Ter
Bath
San Francisco
Pine Tree Society For Soon Children and Adults, Inc
Preface to a Life at Haskell School Film
At the March Home and School meeting of Haskell Memorial School the sound film The Preface to a Life was shown by R A Bettle. The program discussed child training attitudes and outcomes from overcoddling and strict guidance as mothers prepare to attend the April women-only session. Beulah Farley announced ongoing fundraiser projects for school improvements while Dr M W Westermeyer led a devotional service. Mr and Mrs D K Bettle of Richmond attended. they are the parents of Dr Bettle.
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Haskell Memorial
R. A. Bettle
Beulah Farley
Ways and Means
M. W. Westermeyer
D. K. Bettle
Richmond
Bettle
Cancer Crusade Plans By Bath Maine Committee
The Bath Planning Committee of the Maine Cancer Society met at 1033 High Street. Mrs Edward M Butterfield hosts and leads Sagadahoc County in the drive with Mrs Everett Noble from Thomaston assisting. members include Mrs Ralph D Warren and others as they formulate plans for the April Crusade.
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Bath
Maine Cancer Society
Edward M. Butterfield
High Street
Butterfield
Sagadahoc
Everett Noble
Thomaston
Ralph D. Warren
Bamend
Bath's Girl Scouts Observe Birthday Celebration
Bath Girl Scouts held a birthday observance with numerous troops and Brownies participating. Mrs. Carter led ceremonies as veterans and new members, and Juliette Low's work was highlighted. Troop representatives, Promise leaders, and songs filled the program with readings, demonstrations, and World Friendship discussions.
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John
Wis Carter
Camilla Lorentsen
Cynthia Osgood
Judith Ayer
Vonne Crosby
He Rubin
Joyce Wetherington
Marie Milliken
Sherie Young
Linda McCole
Isleas
Joanne MacDonald
Barbara “ Deborah Lawrence
Susan Young
Juliette Low
Jean Carter
Bath
Marlene Prawer
Mabel Ashe
Virginia Percy
Christine Miller
Wets Anice Card
Lucia Hegrini
Sue Ellen Lutz
Ilase DeBord
da Wallace
Judith Libby
Nancy Dearborn
Patty Guynn
Nan Akeley
Beacon Street Women Host Silver Tea Evening
A Beacon Street vestry tea event organized with the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Kent ran from three to five last Tuesday. Mrs Jett G Lemont led the program with Mrs Howard Cramer delivering a vocal solo and Mrs Leslie Stairs performing piano pieces. Readings by Mrs Wetenrod and Mrs Mac Whi of Phippsburg featured Irish folk songs sung by an unnamed performer.
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Beacon Street Vestry
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Jett G. Lemont
Kent
Howard Cramer
Leslie Stairs
Wetenrod
Os —Rs. Mac Whi
Phippsburg
Bowdoin Glee Club Hosts Charity Concert Night
Bath attend Bowdoin's concert as the Bowdoin Glee Club dedicates the season to late Harvey Dow Gibson. The Campus Concert proceeds, about 1500 dollars, are distributed to national and local charities, with social events at the Union and fraternity houses aiding student gatherings on a pleasant evening in Brunswick.
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Terame
Welles
Brunswick
Bowdoin Glee Club
Harvey Dow Gibson
Gibson
North Conway
N. H
Ee of
Winter Street
Motorists Feature Session Of Court In Portland And Bath
Leroy M. Peterson of Portland pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Friday morning to a charge of operating on Main street and paid a $10 fine and costs. Richard H. Winslow of Woolwich paid $25 and costs after pleading to a charge. Lees D. Cote of Topsham was fined and costs on two counts for operating after license revocation and misstatement of license facts. a 30 months jail term was suspended pending 11 months probation. Two Bath men convicted of intoxication faced fines. one paid $5 and costs, the other jailed 15 days for nonpayment.
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Leroy M. Peterson
Portland
Main Street
Geane & Sete
Richard H. Winslow Ae
Posedhe Oy Ook
Woolwich
Buzzell
Lees D. Cote Topsham
Sener
Gardiner Deering
Bath
Kennebec County
Deer hide found on Webber Avenue roadside
Local youngsters reported an object on Webber Avenue that appeared to be a dead dog. Police investigated and identified the object as the tightly rolled hide of a small deer believed shot and skinned, discarded from a car onto the roadside.
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Webber Avenue
Tobacco’s spread from England to Europe after Spanish origins
The note traces tobacco’s journey from Spain as the plant’s origin to broader European use, highlighting England as the key conduit for smoking’s spread.
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Spain
Europe
England
Crossword Puzzle From Bay Area Gazette Clue List
A dense list of crossword clues covering Bay Area terms with numbers and misprints, including items for Bay, Church seats, river, elements, and various definitions across across and down. The fragment shows partial answers and editor’s hints, indicating a midsection puzzle page.
Cryptogram and quote puzzle feature amid syndicate note
A cryptogram explanation shows how letter substitutions map to words with a sample quote. The text includes a cryptogram line and a penned quotation about women and music, attributed to Goldsmith, distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Goldsmith
King Features Syndicate
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National Bank of Commerce of Portland
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Eva R. Rogers
Helen Clancy
Estella R. Baker
Bessie M. Hunt
Iles T. Small
Jalbert
Cosmo Club
Health Report
Haskell School
Cancer Crusade
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