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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
1
Taxes and More Taxes Cry in Town State and Federal Circles
A reader laments rising taxes as a large Augusta IRS building rises and debates about new bridges highways and extra departments spread across town and state. Maine passes a two percent sales tax while New Hampshire fights over a one percent equivalent. Businessmen workers and investors weigh profits after taxes amid shifting government actions and a growing call to halt the rising burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Internal Revenue Service
Maine
New Hampshire
Elder Herbert Luce a 92 Year Maine Longevity Sample
The Maine tale highlights Herbert B. Luce aged 92 of 900 High street Bath born April 17 1859 and a Civil War era listener. Luce grew up in Industry Maine and moved to Bath in 1915 joining New England Telephone before retiring at seventy. He gardens regularly and embodies Maine’s noted longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Herbert B. Luce
High Street
Industry
Bath
New England Telephone Company
Luce
Gasoline Taxes Hit 37 Percent of Price per Gallon
A Maine Petroleum Industries committee official reports gasoline taxes now equal 37 percent of a gallon’s cost and have risen 650 percent since the mid 1920s boom period. With a six cent state tax and a 1½ cent federal tax per gallon, a ten gallon purchase incurs 75 cents in taxes versus 16 cents in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine Petroleum Industries Committee
Three Bath Bankers to Receive Awards in Portland
Three Bath bankers will be honored at an American Institute event in Portland at the Eastland Hotel on May 17. Robert C. Rutherford will present twenty six Pre-Standard Certificates to students, including the three Bath bankers, and praise the Institute’s role in advancing banking standards. The institute reports 88,000 national members with about 35,000 taking courses, while the Pre-Standard Certificate requires four courses and the Standard Certificate eight. Bath instructor Clyde A. Mallett and local staff guided the recipients through the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
American Institute of
Eastland
Robert C. Rutherford
American Institute of Iron
Bath
Clyde A. Mallett
Bath Trust Company
Coombs
Shea
Pennell
Bath boy in Korea writes of army life
Pfc. Nelson McCourt, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew McCourt of 235 Center street Bath, writes from Korea about frontline duty since enlisting in October and landing in March. He describes hardship, loss of friends, and hope for a home furlough after 180 days of service, with a September return target for a 30 day leave. He is Morse High class of 1947 and formerly worked for Sears Roebuck in Bath. his brother Paul is a Morse freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McCourt
Center Street
Pfc
Nelson McCourt
Korea
San Francisco
McCourt
Morse High
Sears Roebuck
Bath
Paul
Bath Municipal Court Records Include Assault and Traffic Fines
Mitchell Lilly of Richmond pleaded guilty to assault and battery against his wife Lillian in Bath. Judge Gardiner R. Deering fined him 10 dollars plus 13.85 in costs. Charles L. Presley of Bath pleaded guilty to stopping sign violation, fined 5 dollars and 4.70 costs. A man charged with intoxication was fined 5 dollars and 5.15 costs and given a week to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Lilly
Richmond
Lillian
Bath
Gardiner R. Deering
Charles L. Presley
Boston Marine Hospital electrician visits Bath friends
William Crowley of Boston former Union street resident spent last week in Bath visiting old friends and dining with Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. McCabe. Crowley, head electrician at the Marine hospital in Boston Harbor, notes his daughter Grace Crowley works as a hostess for American Airways on the New York to Chicago route and plans a California vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crowley
Boston
Union Street
Bath
Henry O. McCabe
North Street
Crowley
Marine Hospital
Boston Harbor
Grace Crowley
American Airways
New York City
Chicago
Ley
California
West Coast
Miss Couture Seeks Greetings From Bath Friends
Miss Marie Ann Couture daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis O Couture of Bluff Road is a patient at the Boston Floating Hospital 20 Ash Street Boston She would enjoy records from her friends in Bath regarding her condition and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Ann Couture
Louis O. Couture
Bluff Road
Boston Floating Hospital
Ash Street
Boston
Bath
Monthly Session Probate Court Probate Actions
The record lists numerous estates and probate actions including wills allowed and administrators appointed. Notable entries name Lawrence K. Sager Mary R. Phillips Sager New York Trust Co executor and Beatrice M. Perow with bond, plus inventories and accounts filed or allowed for multiple Bath Topsham Georgetown Richmond and Brunswick estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence K. Sager
Palisade
New Jersey
Mary R. Phillips Sager
New York Trust Company
Georgia A. Randall
Brookline
Massachusetts
Henry Hughes
Wills
Christopher H. Marr
Phippsburg
Ella M. Marr
Zetta M. Higgins
Georgetown
Evelyn M. Rasof
Bath
Jennett A. Kelley
Beatrice M. Perow
Daniel Williams
Mary A. McElman
Walter J. McElman
Hannah E. Curtis
West Bath
Raymond E. Curtis
Brunswick
Probate Petitions Filed for Multiple Estates in Bath and Nearby
Petition for Administration filed for FSs of Bath presented by nephew Evere Connors. Executors named without bond include Eric J. Carlson for Sarah Anna Carlson of Phippsburg and Gertrude Hutchins for Chesley Hutchins of Bath. Other estates include Joseph W. Randlette Alberta Randlette executrix and W Henry Double Bath administratrix, with guardianship by Elizabeth C. White for Clarence B. Smith Topsham. First and final ac-ری
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Anna Carlson
Phippsburg
Eric J. Carlson
Chesley Hutchins
Bath
Gertrude Hutchins
Fss
Evere . Connors
Clarence B. Smith
Topsham
Elizabeth C. White
W. Henry Double
Mary D. Avery
Alice M. Jordan
Richmond
Illustrated Guatemala talk delights city children
About 200 sixth graders from across the city attended a slide show and talk on Guatemala at Morse High School. Captain and Mrs. Hitchcock led the presentation arranged by Miss Danforth with multiple teachers present, detailing a journey from New York to Guatemala City and to Atitlan with vivid scenes of markets, flowers, volcanoes, and cultural costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell S. Hi
Morse High School
Eleanor Danforth
Huse School
Danforth
Olive Crabtree
Huse Memorial
Evelyn Stairs
Weeks Street
Faith Sherwood
Dike School
Helen Hayes
North Grammar
Isabel Bryant
Central Grammar
Central America
Gloria Swearingen
Capt
Hid
Capt. Hitchcock
Guatemala
Hitchcock
New York City
Port Barrios
Arturo
Guatemala City
Palen
Aqua
Antigua
Agua Caliente
Atillan
Santiago Atillan
Castilanaga
New York
Estate accounts and executors listed in Bath and Woolwich
Eighth account presented for Byron F. Barker estate of Bath by Bath Trust Company and Mildred T. Wright as trustees. Ruth Munroe Chapin estate of Woolwich files first and final account by executor Stuart Chapin. Executrix bond noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Jordan
Richmond
John S. Parker
Edward M. Pierce
Topsham
William B. Pierce
George K. Curtis
Stella C. Curtis
Guardian
Walter W. Clark
Bath
Gardiner D. Deering
Alvah W. Hunter
Wilbur L. Hunter
William T. Hall
Bath Trust Company
Lillie M. Leonard
Mary Hall Rhodes (Jackson
Mary Hall Sparrowe
Lydia May Harris
Bowdeinham
Philip E. Lamb
Alden P. Denham
Eleanor A. Nichols
Mildred D. Avery
Leburton D. Sheldon, Jr
Vivian Sheldon
James E. Mitchell
Edward W. Bridgham
Seth C. Watson
Elizabeth M. Watson
C.t.a
Beatrice M. Perow
Mary A. McElman
Theopile P. Robichaud
West Bath
Harry J. Robichaud
Henry Steinfeld
Byron F. Barker
Tate
Mildred T. Wright
F.b.o
Ruth Munroe Chapin
Woolwich
Stuart Chapin
Zetta M. Higgins
Georgetown
Executrix Bond
Talking pictures show life abroad and lessons learned
The article quotes a speech praising travelers' eyes opened to a land where children lack modern schools and travel, contrasting with freedom here. It notes many in that country never learn to read or write and honors Capt. and Mrs. Hitchcock for organizing a careful picture show that delighted students, teachers, and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Mendes Rackley Wedding Held in Brunswick
Elaine Rackley and Cpl. Francis Mendes united in marriage Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo in Brunswick. Misses Genthner Welner Adams Snipe served as bridesmaids. Pearl Chaltrey was maid of honor. Best man was Joseph Mendes. ushers Donald Wilson and John Priestly. Reception at Tops ham grange hall followed. couple to Camp Stewart in Georgia after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Brunswick
Elaine Rackley
Alfred L. Rackley
Topsham
Cpl
Francis A. Mendes
Joseph Mendes
J. L. Doherty
Barbara Genthner
Nancy Welner
Caroline Adams
Jacqueline Snipe
Millicent Theberge
Mary Burgess
Bath
Morse High School
Brunswick Savings Institution
Cpl. Mendes
Hinesville
Camp Stewart
Mendes
Elementary Concert Friday Evening at Morse Auditorium
North End Elementary Schools present a Friday evening program conducted by Mrs. Nina Robbins at Morse High auditorium. Readings span Washington Primary Grades 1-3 with operetta Wedding of the Flowers and dances. Soloist Joan Arsenault. grades 4-7 feature ensembles from Five Folk Tunes to Donkey Diodoro with Donkey Diodoro and Sole Mio as highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Morse High Oe
Nina Robbins
Washington
Clarke
Cummings
Fogg
Wedding of the Flowers Dike
Jacquith
Lowell
Joan Arsenault
Freeman
Mrs. Horne
Miss Flve
Frere Jacques
Switzerland
Dame Hilda
Miss Brown
Dreamer
John Collins
John McKay
Mrs. Sherwood
Moses
Mr. Scanlin
Italy
Donkey Diodoro
City warns children on dangers of blasting caps
Chief of Police Frank L Moriarty urges children not to touch dynamite blasting caps after a national survey shows incidents among ages seven to fifteen across 28 states in 1950. He cites aluminum cylinders and sensitive explosives found near sheds and along roadsides and asks locals to report to sheriffs offices rather than handle them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa“ Chief of Police
Frank L
Moriarty
Any
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Cation
Institute of Kers
Rubinoff Concert at Morse High School
Violinist Rubinoff gave a half hour concert for Morse High pupils, with Brahms Lullaby Intermezzo and seven to eight Pistol Packin Mama variations, arranged through Ary Dolfer. He visits Brunswick schools and will stage a full concert at Brunswick High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubinoff
Morse High School
Ary Dolfer
Brunswick
Brunswick High School
Morse High
Phyllis Crowley
Mary Conley
Margaret McCabe
Patricia Chubbuck
Louis M. Silverman Installed President of Bnai B'rith Council
Louis M. Silverman of 175 Oak Street was installed as president of the Northeastern New England Council Bnai B'rith at its Portland conference May 5 and 6. He is merchandise manager for Mikelsky's Furniture and had served two years as first vice president. Sol Robinson of Bridgeport was guest speaker at the luncheon, with remarks on service to American communities regardless of race religion or national origin. Rabbi Milton Elefant and Herbert S. Levy also spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Silverman
Oak Street
New England Council
B’nai B'rith
Portland
Silverman
Mikelsky’s Furniture Store, Inc
B'nai B'rith
Sol Robinson
Bridgeport
Bath court fines for traffic and intoxication cases
Edward L. Moulton of Wiscasset was found guilty at Bath municipal court for failing to stop at a sign on Leeman Highway and fined $5 plus costs. Two Bath men arrested on intoxication charges were fined $5 and $6.50 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Moulton
Wiscasset
Bath Municipal
Leeman Higher
Bath
Great Incohence Visits Portland For Maine Degree Work
William R. Farrenkopf of San Francisco visits Maine as the Great Incohence of the Great Council of the United States. A large Maine class received the degree in Portland City Hall with Hockomock Council Bath directing. Banquet at Eastland Hotel followed. notable guests included Herbert F. Stetser and other chief members from New England councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Portland
Great Council of the
United States
William R. Farrenkopf
San Francisco
Calif
Maine
Hockomock Council of
Bath
P. G. S. Ernest R. Avery
Great Board of Chiefs
Sophie MacPherson
Pocahontas
Ruth Trask
Madalyn Durgin
Ralph Boardman
Annie Wilson
Nora Gran
Mildred Avery
Eastland Hotel
State of Maine
Wenonah Council of
Incohenee
Herbert F. Stetser
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Mrs Vernon Miller Enters Maine General Hospital for Surgery
Mrs Vernon Miller of 220 Center Street entered Maine General Hospital in Portland on Sunday for surgery scheduled Wednesday morning. She is in room 210 and would appreciate hearing from friends. Her grandson Corporal Robert D. Miller is visiting on emergency leave from Camp Stewart in Georgia, arranged through the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Miller
Center Street
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Cpl
Robert D. Miller
Camp Stewart
Georgia
Red Cross
Mihalos Dog Wins Derby Stakes in Field Trials Here
Nick Mihalos English painter Siplla Lulu won the Derby Stakes at Merrymeet in North Bath, with Frank McGinley guiding Cliq longing to Clarence M Holden taking Puppy Stake honors. awards went to Sloe Gin third. Lady Lubay, Kennebec Bounce and Nagirrah placed in other derbies. big field from New England. trial committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Mihalos
Siplla Lulu
Merrymeet
North Bath
Mihalos
Dace
Nick
Clarence M. Holden
Frank McGinley
East Eddington
Lewis" Flicka
McGinley
Kennebec Bounce
Paul Douglas
Waterville
C. W. Harrigan
Millinocket
High Jacket
Lois Buckman
New England
Col
H. B. Carney
Donald King
Earl Wade
William Mussenden
John Green
Joe Cromer
Rodney Ross, Sr
Robert Donnell
Dike Washington PTA Plans Thursday Meeting
The Dike and Washington PTA will hold a meeting at the Dike school Thursday at eight. A skit titled The Medle Family will entertain. A report on the PTA convention in Lewiston will be given with refreshments served. This is the last meeting of the season and a large turnout is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike
Washington P. T. A
Esgram
Medle
Lewiston
Cryptoquote Puzzle and Crossword Clues with Quote
A cryptogram puzzle and a long list of crossword clues across and down with numbers. Includes a Shakespearean style quote and a note about misdistributed syndicate credit. The page blends wordplay and a featured quote puzzle.
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Donald S. Hall
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Ina D. True
Edward D. True
Joseph W. Randlette
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Henry Walter Butler
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Morse Auditorium
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Bath Man
Council of B'nai B’rith
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George Bucknam
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