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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
1
Bar Harbor Times editor Ed Shea shares tongue in cheek Q and A from journalism students applying for work. He jokes that free press is a myth, TV won’t kill newspapers, and ideal papers would mix pages, pictures, and ads while editors plead for higher pay and better club secretaries in charge briefly.
The farm bill, praised as a soil bank plan but condemned for 90 percent supports, is vetoed by President Eisenhower. The Portland Oregonian calls it a cynical farm vote bid, with both parties implicated. Eisenhower says the bill harms farmers in the long run. Dr. George S. Benson notes farm income has often fallen despite high price supports.
Ancient notes of oil on Zante trace back to 450 B C. After years of limited exploitation, Greece invites American investors to revive what may be the world’s first oil field, emphasizing the need for capital and enterprise beyond simple pumping.
Governor Averell Harriman signs a bill making parents liable for delinquent acts by their children with fines up to 250 dollars and up to 30 days in jail. He doubts its effectiveness but sees no harm. The writer believes it should extend to cover vandalism by neglected youths.
Judge Gardiner R Deering heard three motor vehicle violations and several related charges in Bath Municipal Court on Thursday and Friday. Edward F. Fonsise pleaded guilty to speeding 50 mph on Leeman highway, paying $10 fine plus costs. Alvin J. Hathorne faced a failing to yield charge on Route 1 at Woolwich, with a $10 fine and costs. Vernal W. McCorrison paid $5 fine and $5.70 costs for failing to stop at Vine and Washington streets. Additional defendants faced intoxication, innocent findings, and plea bargains with fines ranging from $5 to $100 and variably assessed costs. A 13-year-old Bath boy was referred for May hearing on driving without a license, and two Bath youths faced malicious mischief charges for tire slashing.
C Fogg of Whitefield paid five dollars and costs five dollars seventy cents after a Pa patrolman case. Middle street fined ten dollars and six dollars fifteen cents for evading a ten dollar taxi fare. A 19 year old Brunswick NAS man charged with driving to endanger. Lynn W Shelton fined twenty five dollars and five seventy costs after Patrolman Starling alleged he sped seventy miles an hour on Washington street.
Bath Junior High ninth graders present the three act family comedy An Apple For Adam at Morse auditorium 8:00 p.m. on Friday May 4 to raise funds. Lead roles include Sally Mullaney as Mrs Adams Ronald Norton as Mr Adams and Kathy Watson as Alberta Adams. The cast also features Marilyn McCobb Judy Castner Kent Stone Barbara Woods Joyce Turcotte James Hanson and Gregory Douglas.
Miss Carol Wilson, daughter of Frederick Wilson, was guest of honor at a Linden Street pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Hugh D. Grant ahead of her June 2 wedding to Henry Cheetham Jr. Gifts were displayed under a decorated umbrella and refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. Henry Cheetham, Miss Peggy Moriarty, Miss Jean Cheetham, several Wilson and Moriarty relatives, and others.
Frances Butcher and Jack Wallace presented a report on the Maine Council of United Christian Youth Movement meeting in Augusta at Central Congregational church. President Walter Upham led business and discussed a fall rally. Dr. Oliver W. Bell urged leaders to prepare for future events and focus on local youth outreach.
Dromore Grange held a social card party at the grange hall Tuesday as the first in a series to raise funds for grange activities. Prizes in whist went to Everett Wright high score Dorothy Washburn second Edward Burns third. cribbage won by Mrs Ethel McEarby and Walter McMann. mystery prize to Thomas Tracey. Refreshments served by Evelyn Beals Beatrice Burns and Everett Wright. Next social party set for Tuesday evening May 15.
Read instructions describe rolling apple wedges in sugar and placing them atop muffin batter before baking. The step aims to add sweetness and texture to muffins during oven bake.
Stephanie Rush reports a busy Friday at the school with a two part sophomore assembly. The first act titled It s Cold In Them There Hills featured characters such as Sam Trott Maw and Nan cy Doyle among others. A second part showcased group songs vocal solos soft shoe and tap numbers by many sophomores.
Arthur Sewall was elected president and the Rev. Louis Dole vice president at the 81st annual meeting of the Old Ladies Home Association held here late last week. Officers elected include Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs secretary Richard E. Jackson treasurer Edward Sewall auditor and the Bath National Bank as trustee. Re elected to the Board of Managers for three years were Mrs. George Baer Connard Mrs. Douglas Dearborn Mrs. David Dickson Mrs. Louis Dole Mrs. Robert Hatch Mrs. Edward Sewall Mrs. Allen Spear Adm. Claude Gillette USN ret and Lewis Wilson. The Board expressed gratitude for kindnesses shown by individuals and organizations visiting the Home and for gifts and services of physicians and clergymen on behalf of the home family.
Junior Hospital League members and spouses met at Harriet Beecher Stowe in Brunswick for a smorgasbord supper. Prizes were awarded for cards, with Donald N. Small winning first in contract and Mrs. George E. Barker second. Harold W. McElman and William A. Niss won top and second in Scrabble. Attendees included numerous couples and Atty. Lynn M. Bussey. prior gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mussenden on Garden Street.
The Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship Council outlined May events. May 6 features a Family Night supper honoring mothers and guests. May 13 hosts Kenadsco Sub-District. May 20 has Rev Dr Oliver W Bell and Kent Stone as guest speakers. May 27 has no meeting due to the State Conference in Portland. June 10 is a M Y F Rally Day with Rev David Bell as guest speaker.
The May meeting of the New England States Veteran Firemen’s League will be held in Bath at Huse Memorial School. Chester H. McCabe Jr. of this city, president of the New England Association, will preside as plans for the Fireman’s Muster here are discussed. Torrent No 1 V F A members will host the event with a 12.30 dinner preceding the session.
Red Rose Troop at Corliss Street church heard Leader Mrs Oliver Foster announce host duties for Fisher school Brownie Troop next Monday afternoon. Bertha Card chairs cookie sale with 30 boxes needed for a free week at day camp. Cleanup duties assigned to Janice Payson Darren Farnham and Nancy Merchant. Plans made for skits and games at next week’s party.
Earl B. Lermond, District Advancement chairman, was special guest at Woolwich Boy Scout Troop 93 meeting at Day's Ferry Community Clubhouse. He spoke on Advancement and presented the Tenderfoot award to Donald Carter. Carroll Skillin won the handicraft contest for tree identification boards. Howard Hatch and George Brooks passed Tenderfoot tests. Panthers 261 and Davey Crockett 265 standings show Panthers won the evening.
Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a covered dish supper at the Phippsburg home of Mrs. George Larrabee Jr with guests Mrs. Duncan McInnes Mrs. G Thomas Murphy and director Edward D True who received a gift. A business session announced the fur scarf project will finish May 26 done jointly with XI Beta for the scholarship fund.
Phyllis Cranston, 35, of Rockland, was hospitalized with a leg injury after alighting from a car on Route 1 at Woolwich. Bath police said she was a passenger in a car driven by a grocer man who sped away after she complained of his driving. X rays to be taken. condition listed as good. Police received a call at 2 40 a.m. reporting the incident near Bri Construction Co. office.
The Tag Day on Saturday raised 160.85 for the 1956 Cancer Crusade, chaired by Mrs. James I Nostall. Top collectors included Betty Boulay Sue Hig Armenia DiMascio Dale Mith Earl Richardson John Hart and Sandra Desmond. Other workers were Robert Boulay James Comeau Dana Pinkham Linda Sue Anderson and others who received candy bars and theater passes.
Bath firemen responded to a still alarm at 6 30 p m Thursday for a chimney fire at 666 Middle Street. The blaze caused no damage and was quickly controlled. Return to station logged at 7 08 p m.
Lewiston High beat Morse 10 9 at home as Paul Bolduc delivered a two run homer in the seventh and later scored the winning run on an eighth inning single. John Jackson pitched for Lewiston with 18 strikeouts as Morse used three pitchers. Pep Gagne went 4 for 4 to pace Lewiston’s 13 hit attack.
Morse 420012000-9 iL H.8S.2110012 3 x-10. Two base hits by Aubut Libby Crocker P Gagne. Home run by Bolduc. Stolen bases by Soule Katula Clark Wilson Alten Martel Lessard P Gagne. Sacrifice hits Jackson Masselli.
Flynn to Gagne to Lessard completes a double play. Pitching line shows Aubut 4 innings with 8 hits, Allen 4 with 4 hits, Jackson 8 strikeouts and the win. Umpires Michelson Califoux. Time of game 2.50.
The Bath Y M C A Day Camp will open its season on June 25 offering more than 150 days of camping and swimming. Emphasis on swimming with classes for beginners and advanced swimmers, plus crafts games hikes and special events as part of a major local Y activity.
Two delegates are chosen and two women's clubs sponsor girls. At least five more candidates could be sent to this year's Girls State, run by the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine. The auxiliary has sponsored a delegate since 1949, with Inner Wheel joining last year. Interested clubs may contact Mrs. Frank Reinoehl or Morse High School principal.
Gary Wakefield II urged setting aside 20 for other delegates to the convention while the unit prepares to record approval of state by laws changes. The meeting included annual reports and a resume of the last Central Council gathering. The 182nd Massachusetts Infantry, formed in 1636, is noted as the oldest National Guard unit in the United States.
A page presents a dense crossword with numbered across clues and a cryptogram. An extended list includes slang, biblical terms, animal notes, and descriptors, followed by a cryptoquote: HE THAT GOES TO LAW HOLDS A WOLF BY THE FARS BURTON.
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