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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
2
President Ralph Reed of American Express argues intercontinental travel safeguards against missiles and promotes world peace through tourism. He notes 1.25 million Americans will travel abroad in 1956, with Europe drawing over 500,000 visitors and Paris hosting the firm’s historic office revival.
Citizens urged to attend the Governor's Highway Safety Committee meeting at City hall auditorium at 7 30 p m to promote pedestrian bicycle and child safety. Local officials say public support can curb speeding drunken driving and reckless behavior and urge urgent action to slow down and save lives.
A spring tax guide adds Hoover Commission based pages showing how much taxpayers could save by government trimming activities. It argues tax laws require understanding to pay legally minimal amounts while reducing overall government costs and limiting bureaucratic overreach.
Multiple defendants faced drunken driving charges in a session before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Frank Johnson, 37, was fined 200 and costs, plus jail time, with an 80 day alternate. James S. Baker, 21, paid 100 and costs. Edward Gallant, 28, fined 25 and costs after license revocation. A third plea involved speeding and other infractions, with fines ranging from 5.70 to 11.27 in costs. several cases proceeded to June term or appeals.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over three docketed cases Tuesday. Jack M. Winebrenner, 19, of Brunswick Naval Air Station, pleaded innocent to speeding 50 in a 25 zone on Leemen highway but was found guilty and fined 10 dollars plus 10 dollars 82 cents court costs. Raymond I. Merrill of Woolwich pled guilty to assault and battery brought by his wife, receiving a suspended 30 day jail term and six months probation. A 14 year old Bath boy’s truancy case, urged by Truant Officer Edward Newell, was continued on a today basis with no plea.
More than 600 women attended the Annual Benefit Bridge for the Maine Cancer Society at the Governor’s Blaine House in Augusta. The event showcased the Blaine Study room with restored furnishings and a Lincoln document, with Mrs. Edmund S. Muskie and Mrs. Philip L. Eaton among hostesses and Bath guests listed.
Ronald Green a 15 year old Bath resident suffered head and shoulder injuries when his bicycle struck the rear wheel of a tractor trailer owned by Lester CC Munsey Phippsburg and being towed by Richard Goodwin of Bath. He was taken to Memorial Hospital for observation.
Maine's Water Improvement Commission in Augusta approved a license for the Air Force to discharge waste into the Androscoggin River 114 miles upriver from Brunswick. Waste from the Tops ham installation will receive primary septic tank treatment before release. The Army had sought Bowdoinham’s Cathance river disposal but faced public opposition. the plan will cost about $80,000 more than full treatment.
Deborah Cahill daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Cahill hosted a Thursday afternoon party at 26 Lincoln Street with young guests receiving favor baskets hats and balloons. Attendees included Edward Mosher Ruth Hynes Mark Berry Deanna Berry Andy Herrin Michele Pouliot Judith Milliken and several adults. refreshments featured cake and ice cream.
Domenico Tosato of Rome addressed Grades 4 5 and 6 at Huse Memorial School in an assembly sponsored by the John Smith Junior American Citizens club. Tosato, son of Italian Deputy Egidio Tosato, attends Bowdoin College on a Fulbright. he described Italian schools and customs and discussed education goals and plans to pursue a PhD after Yale next fall.
At a recent Civil Air Patrol gathering Brunswick Bath Squadron member James C Hart of Bath screened color travel films from his Navy years. The presentation featured Italy France Spain Turkey Lebanon Africa Germany Portugal Holland Malta Azores Puerto Rico British West Indies Capri and more with shots of Mount Vesuvius and bullfighting.
The Lincoln County Orchestra will give its annual spring concert on Sunday evening May 20 at the Damariscotta Baptist Church under Ernest Lippmann of Newcastle. Young violin prodigy James Keene, 12, will perform Gypsy Air and Caprice Viennois. The program includes the London Suite by Eric Coates and selections from Mozart and South Pacific.
Prof. Charles H. Bowman chairs the University of Illinois Traffic and Parking Board says the campus needs 2,000 more parking spaces. He estimates $750 per space totaling about 1% million, funds unavailable. Suggestions include charging for parking, banning student car use, or a partial ban on campus streets for student cars.
Plans to auction church ins for Auction were completed for the sale to be held Saturday at Beacon Street Methodist church during a Thursday meeting of Beacon Lie i.a and Mi vaio Daniel son at their Washington street. The public auction starts at 1 p m with refreshments provided by Hopman Barter Barter. Entertainment by Sherman Mitchell and others included Reverend and Mrs Richard Arnold plus Mr and Mrs Wesley Packard and many more attendees.
At Beacon Street Methodist church the Women's Society of Christian Service outlined a May 31 supper for the choir with co chairmen Mrs. Charles Madden and Mrs. Roger Pierce and dining room chair Mrs. Sherman Mitchell. The group also considered dining out at the next meeting.
Members of the Beacon Street Methodist Senior Youth Fellowship plan activities through May and summer. An evening meeting is scheduled May 21 at the Richards Arnold home in Dresden, with the May 26 state conference in Portland to finish May events. June features a Bear Pond Turner picnic and a boat trip at Winthrop Methodist Youth Camp, with July river voyage on the Kennebec. August attendance at a recent group meeting is planned.
Members of the Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met in the church vestry for an all day session to sew for the hospital and prepare items for the Spring sale. Luncheon was served at noon and Mrs. Ora Dauphin led a business meeting in the afternoon. The next meeting is set for May 23 to finalize plans for the May 25 Spring sale with Rev. Charles R. Sims as a guest.
Morse High golfers in their season debut battled Edward Little of Auburn to a 3 3 tie at Martin Dale Country Club. Paul Johnson and Martin Turpie led Morse with strong performances in the second foursome as Noel Coombs and Baumer for Edward Little won their matches.
Addison announced that two more teachers joined Farmington Junior High after graduation from Farmington State Teachers College last June. Six new teachers have been hired for the 1956 57 school year and another is to enter the armed services soon.
The health report for eucope County released by the Maine Department of Faith and Welfare lists three cases of chickenpox and five of streptococcal nasopharyngitis in Richmond, two cases in Topsham, seven in chickenpox and one in streptococcal nasopharyngitis overall.
Mrs Ruth Marie Small Ferris of Tarrytown New York widow of Al Stott married in New York City on May 5 with Ronald Apaugh as matron of honor and Sianey M B Couling as best, reception at Columbia University Club. The couple plans a Bloomfield New Jersey home after a trip to Island Georgia.
Miss Katherine Ames, longtime Caribou hospital administrator, was honored at the dedication of the Cary Memorial Wing in Caribou. A testimonial dinner presented her with a certificate recognizing her 22 years of service as assistant superintendent and later superintendent. A plaque was placed in the new hospital section in her honor.
Phoenix reporters note four state legislators were surprised by a bill proposed in Arizona that mentioned a vague era and a levy that did not affect voting but Natility poles.
The Twin B's Club of Bath and Brunswick, former Pythian Sisters leaders, elected Mrs Susie Darrah of Bath as president. Officers will be installed at the June 14 banquet at Witch Inn with Mrs Lord of Auburn as installing officer. Members at Jane Shea’s Beacon Street home included Irene Noble Bessie Hunt Edith Colby Haley Iva Loend guest Agro ite Sarah Potter Rose Wallace Viola rd Sadie Garcelon Sophie Mikels and Sophie Darrah alongside Mrs Shea.
Ralph Forbes proprietor of Shaw's Book Store was elected chairman of the Bath Retail Trade Board a division of the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce at a Thursday evening city hall meeting. Forbes active in civic affairs since moving to Bath three years ago is a member of the Lions Club Bath Lodge of Elks and Colonial Club and was named a director of the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce. A coffee meeting of local merchants is planned for next Thursday at 10 am to discuss promotion ideas for the Retail Board with the meeting place to be announced.
West Bath grange Dramatics club held its second meeting Thursday at the grange hall. A committee was elected to present by laws for the new club at the next gathering. Members named: Roger McNelly Eunice Coombs Pauline Belanger. Refreshment committee for May 17 includes Loretta Bailey Phyllis Gagne. Attendees: Pauline Belanger Maurice Merrick Eunice Coombs Jean Belanger Brenda Brewer Loretta Barter William Garron George Gammon Phyllis Gagne Roger McNelly John Landers Bonnie Belanger Doris Doughty.
St John s Mid notices that scientists tag cod to study growth and migration. A $1 reward is offered for each tag returned by Ishermen.
A word puzzle page with crossword clues across and down plus a cryptoquote by Longfellow. The page includes hints about substitution rules and a quotation attributed to Campbell, distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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