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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
2
The First National Bank of Boston warns in its New England Letter that welfare programs risk eroding personal responsibility and could overburden the economy. It argues taxes mainly press on industry, with upper earners shouldering much of the cost, while low earners hold most disposable income.
Analysis warns that rising proportion of government funded bills fall on the poor as funds dwindle from the wealthy. It asserts there is no Santa Claus and citizens must pay from their pockets, reducing personal spending power. It adds a jab at Maine tax advocates that new taxes will hit all residents.
Elmo Roper reports that a large majority of Americans favor private ownership and operation of business and treat it as a fundamental human right. After 15 years of polling, people judge business as a maker, neighbor, and citizen, valuing product quality, community ties, and national welfare.
The Saga district Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor at St. Marys Troop quarters on Monday evening awarding 1 Life Scout 5 Star and 19 Merit badges. Recipients included Roberto Pellegrini attaining Life Scout, and Star Scouts Donald Coombs Donald Kenney Robert Witham Victor Lonn and William Main. Merit badges went to Robert Potter William Main Victor Lonn Donald Kenney Lawrence Bridges Robert Witham Donald MacKenzie Roberto Pellegrini Douglas Stewart and Guy Reed. The event opened with an invocation by Rev Fr John Bellefontaine and Scout Law recited by all. speakers were Archie Wishart and George Hastings. meeting conducted by Chairman Earl Lermond.
John F. Doyle, 53, of 5 Cumberland Street Portland, hospitalized with minor head cuts and other injuries after being found lying along Route One in West Bath. State Trooper Buzzell doubts a hit and run, possible push from a vehicle. Doyle’s condition described as minor. The report notes a separate item about a Colorado Springs student and a bobcat incident at Evelyn Brown’s ranch.
Dike P. T. A met at Dike school for its monthly session. New officers installed by State P. T. A. president Joseph Marchetti leads as president with Mrs. Charles McDonald as vice president, Mrs. Paul Boudreau secretary, and Miss Harriet Frye treasurer. Banquet set for May 26 at Bath Country Club.
The Maine Elementary Principals Association meets May 7 at Cony High School Augusta third floor room 32. Edna S. Purdy presides. Registration 9 to 10 under Mrs Jean Clark. Music by Gardiner grade 6 and Junior high. Speakers include Dean Mark Shibles University of Maine and Marion Cooper State Department. Luncheon 12 to 2 at Augusta House. Howard Bowen to speak on aims and purposes of workshops.
David E. Cressey, son of Mr and Mrs Scott Cressey of Bath, will graduate May 15 from Northrup Aeronautical Institute Hawthorne Cal with an air degree. A Morse High School graduate class of 1940 he piloted B 24s for the U S Army Air Force in World War II and has lived in California for several years. He plans to spend a month in Bath and Gardiner the home town of his wife before practicing.
At the Suburb Civic gathering in the Winnegance Community house Mrs. Loyd Rogers was elected president, with Mrs. Harold Miller as vice president and Mrs. Keith Atwood as secretary and Mr. J. Emery Footer as treasurer. The club noted 16 meetings last year with 75 percent average attendance and total club activities including fundraisers, charity gifts, and a lending library.
The Bath Firemen’s Muster Committee met at City Hall to plan a July 2–4 celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the first firemen muster in the United States and the first passenger train into Bath. A commemorative booklet is in development and a large turnout is anticipated for July 4 with the New England Veteran Firemen’s Hand Engine League. An exhibit of old and modern railroad equipment is planned. The next meeting is May 16.
In a period of severe drought, Native Americans reportedly resorted to eating grasshoppers as a significant source of sustenance amid scarce food supplies.
Rev. Lou R. Woodrum D D of Portland Oregon will preach at the First Church of the Nazarene 653 Washington street from Wednesday May 4 through Sunday May 8 services held each weekday and Saturday at 730 p m Sunday 11 am and 7 pm Woodrum a 22 year evangelist has worked with 18 denominations and traveled over 500000 miles his writings and poems are widely recognized and the public is invited to attend
At an April trustees meeting Donald N. Small was unanimously elected president to fill the remaining term after Allen M. Irish. Small previously served as trustee and secretary. A committee of Frank B. Nichols and Henry W. Owen was appointed to draft resolutions on Irish’s death.
Morse High School pupils completed a large book cabinet Friday with help from Waldo Brooks maintenance man and from manual training classes. Bath Savings Institution donated quartered oak from its service counters after remodeling. The wood funded the cabinet for use in a grammar school.
Miss James outlines Red Cross disaster relief aims and coordination steps for Bath. Emphasizes meeting immediate needs with no discrimination and using local trade channels after emergencies. Calls for fall meeting to align relief and rehabilitation.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey announces the 10th edition nautical chart of Muscongus Bay Maine based on recent hydrographic surveys. The chart extends from Pemaquid Neck to Melinic Island with improved symbolization and blue depth curves to 18 feet. A new Gulf of Maine chart No 71 for Boston and Gloucester fishermen adds detailed soundings currents and bottom notes with Loran compatibility. Copies available via sales agents and district offices.
Eighteen Boy Scouts from Troop 55 of Winter Street church, with Scoutmaster Rev. Joseph O Purdue, hiked to the Watt farm on Berry Mills road Saturday morning. The group tested skills in compass, firebuilding, cooking, wild life, direction by watch, judging distances, and tree knowledge.
Estes and Bonnie Belanger earned blue ribbons for aprons while Wanetta Estes and Susan Watt took red ribbons for skirts. Sherry Robinson led with a blue for her apron, with Vivian McDougal and Roberta Morse earning blues for their skirts. The classes showcase civic projects, meeting attendance, skill, and affordable sewing costs.
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange met at Dromore Grange Phippsburg last week for an all member gathering and the 68th anniversary of Sagadahoc County Pomona with 113 members present from Sagadahoc. Guests included members from Union Knox Franklin Hancock and Cumberland. Pomona chaplain Mrs Alfreda Perkins gave greetings followed by speakers Arthur Curtis Merry Meeting Grange and State Pomona deputy Alfred Rackley. Mrs Margaret Morse Topsham gave a history of Sagadahoc Pomona and Abraham L Kramer Steeves Market sent a bouquet. An anniversary cake was served by Mrs Marjorie Curtis Mrs Jean Belanger and Mrs Alice Rackley. A lengthy program included discussions on education methods and profitable vegetables for a side crop with minimal care. Dinner chair Mrs Althea Campbell and dining room chair Mrs Evelyn Beals oversaw arrangements.
City Clean-Up Week proved fruitful as 85 loads of rubbish were taken to the city dump by the Highway Department. Bath residents and many business firms participated, including Brooke Chevrolet owner H. Rodney Brooke who cleared a Center street lot for a new garage site.
John Gould releases And One to Grow On Recollections Of 9 Maine Boyhood a narrative set in a Maine tidewater town. It recalls quirky locals and small town life with Down East humor, focusing on childhood memories rather than autobiography. Gould edits The Lisbon Enterprise and writes for the Christian Science Monitor.
The April Good Will Record notes a $100 anonymous gift from a Bath, Maine friend. It mentions a Bath charity cottage named for Charles E. Moody, a former local merchant whose family supported the Bath YMCA and Winter Street church, with Moody’s home near the Kennebec river.
Fred Freise, South Portland High School basketball coach, will address the Lions Club on Wednesday evening. Central Grammar School basketball team players will also attend as guests.
Across clues range from Millponds to Footlike organ with many botanical and nautical terms. Down clues include Ornamental brackets and biblical city, while several entries hint at common crossword conventions and wordplay.
The vernal sun new life bestows even on the meanest flower that blows. Scott. Daily cryptogram instruction follows with example mapping and puzzle guidance.
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