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07 May 1953
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Bath Independent in Bath, Maine
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
2
What's the Score on American Shipping
Eisenhower links private Merchant Marine strength to national security and prosperity. A Committee briefing notes 600 private ships operate in foreign trade, but future prospects look bleak with vast orders abroad and few new U.S. ocean-going passenger ships. It cites high costs, uncertain government aid, and calls for a broad program of government–industry cooperation to replace ships and ensure quick wartime conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
America
Indus
Committee of Shipping Lines Serv- Essential Foreign Trade Utes
U. S
Rally of Civil War veterans group at Huse Memorial
A Saturday rally at Huse Memorial school by T. W. Hyde Camp and Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans drew large attendance with representatives from nearly every camp in the state. A bake sale and baked beans supper preceded a program featuring C. Lloyd Hooker, Morse High School glee club performances, recitations, piano solos, and greetings from district and department leaders. The next rally is planned for May 16 at Bosworth Memorial hall in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Memorial School
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Union Veterans of
Mildred Osborne
C. Lloyd Hooker
Irma Preble
Robert Metcalf
America
Morse High School Glee Club
Elaine Renshaw
Florence Fullerton
Beverly Hooker
Shirley Robinson
Hazel Warner
Arthur Burns
Bob Dorsey
Gary Worden
Tom Schulten
Donald McKenzie
Ann Singer
Thomas Schulten
Mandalay
Copenhagen
Moonlight
Chibirribin
Moonlight Bay
Jack Henderson
Eleanor Lowe
Portland
Clarence Renell
National Council
Nellie DeHaven
Sanford
Albert DeHaven
Susie Renell
Robert Hunt
South Paris
Charles Webster
Springvale
Bath
Maurice J. Warner
Frances L. Warner
Lucelia Blake
Lillian Warner
Lillian Farrington
Osborne
Edith Miller
Ruby Hooker
Frances
Phyllis
Ruth Bowen
Bosworth Memorial Hall
No Help for Parking Bill Dies in State Senate
State Senate action Friday killed a bill that would have let municipalities issue revenue bonds for parking facilities. The move removes a potential solution to Bath's off the street parking shortage, prompting merchants and others to seek a conference with the city manager and the City Council to explore alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Bath
First Baptist Circle Plans Spring Sale and Supper
The First Baptist Church Ladies Sewing Circle met Thursday to finalize plans for a Spring sale and baked beans supper held in the vestry Friday. It was a successful affair with Mrs. Ora Dauphin as general chairman and items like aprons quilts and homemade candies sold. The group will meet the afternoon of May 6 in the church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ora Dauphin
Poppy Day Success In Bath Honors Helpers
Mrs Cedric French president of Smith Tobey Post VFW Auxiliary announced the annual Poppy Day in Bath Saturday raised thanks to all citizens who supported the project. Others mentioned included Kathryn Syde Mire Lusiile Be rs Lucy Desmond and Helen Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric French
Smith-Tobey Post
Bath
French
Kathryn Syde
Mire
Lusiile Bers
Lucy Desmond
Helen Perry
American Legion Junior Bugle and Drum Corps Planned
The Legion plans a junior drum and bugle corps with eight snare drums one bass drum a cymbal player 12 buglers four member color guard a drum major and 10 reserves. Registration drew 66 youths ages 11 to 18. 42 remain as tryouts and drill begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Tobey - Post
Renee Colt
Graruite Cadee
Legion Post
Legion
Lyndon Plummer
Bath
Plummer
William Longley
Cyrus Longley
Court Street
Jack MacDonald
Charles F. MacDonald
High Street
State to Improve Unsightly Corner at Front and Vine Streets
The State Highway Commission plans a minor cleanup at the Front and Vine intersection near the Carlton bridge approach. Work includes demolishing the old Harbor View site foundation remnants, filling holes, and grading to improve appearance. City officials discussed the plan with division engineer Adin Hopkins and foreman Carl Huse. The site, once Harbor View hotel and later an apartment, was condemned and torn down years ago, with future grading and highway widening tied to a distant overhead ramp project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Front
Vine Streets
Bath
Carlton Bridge
Nathan C. White
State Highway Department
Adin Hopkins
Thehway Department
Carl Huse
White
Harbor View House
High Street
Stop Sign Violation Leads to Fines in Bath Court
Lester House of Bath fined 5 dollars and 4.70 costs for failing to stop at Oak Grove and Lincoln streets. Bath man also paid 5 dollars and 5.60 costs on an intoxication charge, arraigned Saturday morning before Court Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove-avenue
Lincoin Street
Lester House of Bath
Bath Municipal Court
Arthur D. Dolloff
Bath
Maine fishing opens in May with bass limits and roam rules
The May 1 opening shifts focus to bass season in Aroostook County with local restrictions on bait fishing until May 20 on several lakes. Fly fishing and trolling begin April 15, while the statewide bass season starts June 1. Notable catches include Ralph Clare’s 9 pounds 10 ounce rogue in Narrows Lake and other brown trout entries from Branch Pond. Striped bass run June onward along coastal rivers, with gear suggestions and hotspot lakes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroostook
Franklin County
Gypsuptic
Loon
Mooselockmegantic
Rangeley
Saddleback
Varnum Lakes
Kezar Lake
Oxford County
Keneyden Lake
Stoneham
Maine
New Hampshire
Portland
New Brunswick
Ralph Clare
Winthrop
Rogue
Narrows Lake
Clare
Bruiser
Donald M. Stewart
Bangor
Edwin F. Savage
Fairfield
Branch Pond
Ellsworth
Stewart
Savage
Lovell
Bernard N. Carter
North Conway
N. H
Herschel Currie
Portage
Price of haircuts advances to dollar in Bath shops
Haircuts in Bath shops rise to 1.00, 15 cents higher than before, while other barber prices stay the same. The increase follows a union vote by the International Barbers' Union Local 729 Bath due to higher wages and costs. Shop hours change to 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Mon Tue Wed Sat and 8:00 am to 7:30 pm Fri, with Thursday closed except holiday weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
International Barbers’ Union
A. F. of L
Health report for week ending April 25 Maine
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare reports Bath with one chickenpox case and one measles case, Germain with one measles and one hepatitis infectious case, and West Bath with one chickenpox case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Bath
West Bath
Aerial City Survey Awarded to Philadelphia Firm
Aero Service Corp of Philadelphia won the contract for an aerial topographic survey of central city areas and photos of surrounding sections. Work may begin soon if weather stays clear, with May start possible. fall postponement considered if foliage interferes with image clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Aero Service Corp. of
Philadelphia
Bath
Heer
Pre-nuptial Shower Held for Joan Bradford
A surprise shower was given for Miss Joan Bradford at the home of Mrs. Hilton Libby in Denny road. Attendants included Mrs. Roy Bradford and other invited guests as Bradford prepares to wed Huston C. Holbrooks of the U S Navy. The event featured gifts, refreshments, and a candlelit table display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Bradford
Hilton Libby
Denny Road
Miss Bradford
Roy Bradford
Upper High Street
Huston C. Holbrooks
EM2
U. S. Navy
U. S. S. Timmerman
Morse High School
Small’s
Perleston Pert
Walter Higgins
Merton Dearing
Joseph Robinson
Judson Niles
Jennie Lane
Robert Rice
Elmer Higgins
Beverly Dearing
Eunice Pert
Helen Poulos
Pauline Holmson
Ann Stevenson
Anna Mihalos
Beverly Higgins
Elwell Reassumes Nequasset Greenhouse Operation
Stanley C. Elwell again takes charge of the Nequasset greenhouse and residence in Woolwich after selling and closing the business years earlier. He plans to resume florist operations this week with a full line of cut flowers and plants. Elwell is returning from Stafford Connecticut with his wife and two daughters Carla and Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley C. Elwell
Nequasset
Woolwich
Joseph H. McGillicuddy
Elwell
Conn
Miss Carolyn Fraser Hosts Seventh Grade Friends
Miss Carolyn Fraser of 1472 Washington street entertained her North Grammar School seventh grade classmates Friday afternoon with a Spring party at her home. The group enjoyed games, singing, ice cream, fancy cookies and fruit punch. Attendees included Patty Parks Dawn White Nancy Pierce Henry De Capua Janes Towle Peter MacDonald and Gerald Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Fraser
Stanley Fraser
Washington Street
North Grammar School
Patty Parks
Dawn White
Nancy Pierce
Henry de Capua
Janes Towle
Peter MacDonald
Gerald Stover
New Zealand Mammal Status In Doubt After Sightings
Report notes uncertainty over mammal presence in New Zealand beyond known species. Observers describe limited evidence and call for further verification of any new animal sightings.
Smashers Hit Bath Meters Prompt Court Action
Bath police report a spike in meter damage over recent weeks leading to arrests by Patrolman Paul Avery. A Bath court ordered a fine of 12.50 on one offender, with further prosecutions promised as additional vandalism cases are reviewed by Police Sgt. Gau dreau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathers
Bath Court
Meetaee
Caer
Cmd
Paul Avery
Award Gaudreau
Service Members Take Short Leaves From Posts
Sfc. Douglas Wirta returned to Camp Belvoir after a month with his mother Mrs. Gertrude Wirta of Arrowsic. He has served in Korea and will be discharged in June. Lt. Patricia Worden, Army Nurses Corps, on 30 day furlough with her parents in Portland and will report to Camp Kilmer for European assignment. Her brother James Worden, Navy, attached to the Mitscher at Bath Iron Works, on two weeks leave with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfc
Douglas Wirta
Camp Belvoir
Gertrude Wirta
Arrowsic
Wirta
Korea
Patricia Worden
U.S. Army Nurses Corp
Fort Hood
Texas
Frederick J. Worden
Washington Street
Camp Kilmer
N. J
James W. Worden
U. S. Navy
Fargo Building
Boston
U. S. S. Mitscher
Bath Iron Works
Council Debates Recreation Center Director and School Bid
The council split over funding a full time recreation director with several members opposing and others supporting a $5,000 increase. Debate touched on center operation, a school construction bid, and local street improvements including lighting on Franklin Street and sidewalk work near First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Jesse Allen
Mann
Ward 2
McLaughlin
Ronald C. Oulton
Recreation
Perry
Cuncilman Couture
Joseph Hecht
Oulton
Byron E. Clark
Allen
Melvin L. Comeau
Gediman
Oliver
Wesley Marco
Couture
Guild
Harry E. Cooke
First Baptist Church
Elm
Washington Streets
Center Street
Bath Industrial Employes Share 45 Percent Male 16 Percent Female
Figures released by Francis X. Griffin district supervisor of the United States Census Bureau in Portland show that 3 261 people aged 14 and over in Bath are industrial employes. In the 1950 census 45.2 percent of Bath males and 16.8 percent of Bath females 14 and over were industrial employes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis X. Griffin
United States Census Bureau
Portland
Bath
Uniform bids accepted for Stowe police force
Bids for new police uniforms in Stowe, Newtonville Mass, cover pants blouses shirts and hats for most permanent officers. Uniforms are dark blue with lighter blue shoulder patches, similar to current attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Newtonville
Mass
Rainbow Assembly hosts guest officers night and auction plans
Chapter Tained by the Rainbow Assembly invites guest officers Evelyn Wyman and Philip Wyman to fill stations at a June 1 meeting with a chicken supper at 6 30. May 15 honors past matrons and patrons of Genesia. A public auction is set for May 23 at 1 30. committee members include Caverly, Rice, Brooks, Morse, McCall, Merchant, Lonn, Baghdikian. Rainbow Assembly 6 entry followed by Mothers Degree showcased by Genesta members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caverly
Irene Rice
Doris Brooks
Evelyn Morse
Jack McCall
Russell Merchant
Margaret Lonn
Freda Bagdikian
Morse
Ad R
Bath Assembly
Sandra Daley
Judith Holbrook
Judith Mank
Beverly Knight
Anne Day
Betty Brown
Patsy Morse
Nature
Margaret Hanscom
Immortality
Claudia Carter
Fidelity
Jaqueline Staples
Peggy Hanson
Page
Legion to Vote on Drum Fund at Bi monthly Meeting
Annual electiones for new officers and a key decision on placing 500 funds into the Junior Drums treasury will be announced at the Smith Tobey post bi monthly meeting. Members have mailed votes and a program includes film highlights of the national convention and a social gathering after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Legionnaires
Board of
Operation For the Bugle and Drum Corps
William Milliken
Francis McLaughlin
Russell Turcotte
William Wagner
Reginald Parker
Forrest Legard
Sendican Legion National Beaver
Pe Smith-Tobey Post
Legion Home
Oak
Washington Streets
Legion
Board of Operation
Drum Corps
H Post
Twins Named Daniel Louton and Richard Parker
Mr and Mrs Louton Wallace of 76 Russell Street name twin sons born April 29 at Memorial Hospital Daniel Louton and Richard Parker. Mrs Wallace formerly Beverly Deering celebrates her birthday with the birth of the twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louton Wallace
Russell Street
Memorial Hospital
Daniel Louton
Richard Parker
Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote Feature
The page presents a mixed crossword puzzle with across and down clues and a Cryptoquote puzzle. It includes word-play prompts such as Indefinite article and Triple-word clues, plus a cryptogram with a quote about Burns and Byron Carlyle. The feature is distributed by King Features Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Byron
Carlyle
King Features Syndicate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Veterans and Auxiliary
First Baptist Circle
American. Legion
Vine
Front Streets
Bob Elliot
Health Report
Nequasset Greenhouse
New Zealand
Rainbow Assembly
Rainbow Girls
Deta
Russell N. Turcotte
William Paradis
Victor Carey
Robert Darling
Louis Cooper
Rockland
ACRO
Resorts
Tomak
Fai
Asa Dog
Trail
Tre
Papa
Lair
Charles Lamb
Tenor
Assam
Booth
Peel
Adup
Naocuh
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