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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
2
The Bata Inverement published weekly by The Times Company at 83 Front Street Bath Maine. F B Nichols president treasurer and Harry C Webber editor. Subscriptions priced at two dollars yearly or one dollar for six months. Entered at Bath post office for second class circulation.
Thirty three facts detail how taxes and deficits fund the federal government. Americans pay income and excise taxes, yet the Treasury runs a large deficit. Projections show debt rising, government departments expanding, and employment swelling from 1930 levels.
The article analyzes President Truman's leadership in Washington and outlines early 1952 campaign dynamics. It predicts Truman’s renomination by Democrats and Taft’s nomination by Republicans, noting Republican gains in key Northern states and Senate and House seats. Senator Owen Brewster vows persistent campaign involvement.
The speaker rejects claims of an elementary teacher shortage in major cities like New York Chicago and Boston arguing that there are enough qualified graduates to fill about one million more teaching positions next year. He notes improvements in women's education since early 1900s and urges local boards to raise teacher pay.
The passage argues that women and the broader youth will educate the next generation to read write and save toward purchasing a new car. It portrays optimism about financial literacy and product purchases shaping future spending.
Attendance was strong at Morse High School auditorium for a joint program by Morse High School Junior and Dunlap Commandery bands. Keith L. Crockett conducted the high school and junior numbers. Cecil V. Rowland led the Commandery pieces.
A small burlap bag in a garage at 30 Highland Street owned by John O Witham ignited by a stray match. Firemen extinguished the blaze with only minor charring and smoke. the alarm coincided with a Veteran Firemen association meeting about Firemen's Memorial Sunday on June 11, causing brief confusion.
The city expects about 41 388 72 in tuition receipts this year with 97 West Bath pupils at 75 each and seven high school tuitions totaling 675 81. Hyde Memorial Home changes may cut roughly 2 000 from receipts as home handles its own billing.
Misses Phyllis and Frances Warner, twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Maurice J Warner, celebrated their 12th birthday with a supper party Friday evening. Guests included Hazel Warner Agnes Cressey Betsy Douglas Rosalyn Higgins Ruth Bowen Norma Brewer Bernice Green Sylvia Googins and Diana Fenn. Mrs Warner was aided by Mildred Cresey and Jennie Springer.
Troop 93 held a regular weekly meeting at Tuessie hall on Monday with 14 Scouts led by Panthers patrol leader Leon Hathorn. The evening featured wildlife exhibits collected by the Panther Patrol, including an eagle feather and deer remains. Awards were given to Maurice Rice, Robert Strout, and Leonard Stilphen. An all day outing to the Cabin is planned for Saturday May 13.
Pine Tree Troop 1 intermed ia te Girl Scouts met at Mrs Manley Grant's Bedford road home. At the fire department suggestion the supper was prepared indoors instead of the outdoor fire place. Campfire stew and some mores were served on the lawn. While meals were prepared, others walked the neighborhood led by Mrs Richard Towle.
Troop 52 held a meeting at Scoutland to tidy grounds before entertaining a Scout Leaders' Round Table. About 40 Cub and Scout leaders and district committee members attended Tuesday night. Arrangements were by Arthur Stilphen assisted by Bert Lonn and Explorers Victor Lonn Donald Kenney Warren Kenney Robert Potter Lloyd Coombs ee Williams and Harold Fuller. Tonight the meeting moves to the church. Camp Hinds registration and candy assignment are planned. Two hundred pounds of salt water taffy are on hand for quick sale. A ten mile hike is set for Saturday at 9 am starting from the church, Junior Leaders Robert Potter and Donald Kenney in charge.
Blue Bird Brownies Troop 10 held a meeting at Corliss Street Baptist Church on Monday afternoon with 21 girls and visitors from Red Rose troop. Leaders Mrs Zylpha Richardson and Mrs Sophie Dauphin attended. Dues were collected by Ruth Doughty and the Juliet Lowe fund by Susan Farrell. Palelia Auspland wrote a thank you to Red Rose. Activities included handwork making colorful flower baskets, a game and song session, with cartons brought in by Linda Ames Susan Farrell and Palelia Auspland. The session concluded with the Brownie Tunnel.
Pine Cone Troop 4 met Tuesday at Winter Street church. Rummage sale proceeds were announced and Day Camp folders were distributed. Second class girls worked on homemaking and dramatic requirements under Mrs. Roger McAleer. Hostess badge earners visited Mrs. E Merritt Shea to study table setting with china and silverware. three girls completed the badge.
Col. Henry W. Owen Jr addressed 24 Boy Scouts and Explorers at Dr. Ralph D. Warren’s Washington Street home. The talk covered Bath area Indian massacres in historic tribal power days. First and second class scouts attended to aid Pathfinding merit badge earning, with Troop 55 members present.
Oak Leaf Brownies Troop 14 presented Mrs James I Caverly with a gift at a Wednesday afternoon session at the Hyde Park Community building. Kathleen Watson brought cartons as the girls sang, danced, read the Brownie story, and ended with a picnic lunch.
The local Y M C A announced an expanded summer life saving and water safety program. Registration blanks are available at the association. A renewal examination for junior and senior life saving awards will be held June 10, with current holders of Y Red Cross Boy Scout or other awards eligible. Notable past recipients include Herbert L. Anderson Donald Cromwell Edward Hunt Ivan Pouliot Eugene Rouillard Arthur Banks Jerry Bruce John Moore Clyde Wayman and Richard Gross.
Sagadahoc District Scouts totaling ten, chosen by their troops, prepare under Rev. Arvid L Anderson for the National Jamboree at Valley Forge park this summer. Troop 11 adds 25 Kennebec-area boys with Tom Mickewich as Scoutmaster, Kilborn Merrill as assistant, and Rev. Anderson assisting. The group meets May 24 at Edwin Andrews home, who will direct inspections for Section 4. They’ll run a Cub circus concession to fund their jamboree expenses, while crafting swaps, an Adirondack lean-to, a birch fence and archway, and more. The selected lads include Billy Mains, Dana McCurdy, Vic Lonn, Bob Pellegrini, Dick Sherwood, Andy Andrews, Dave Pye, Eddie Briggs, Guy Reed, and Gilman Russell.
Peter Pan Brownies Troop 11 met Monday afternoon with leaders Mrs Ernest Sin Claire and Mrs Ralph Card at Grace Episcopal church parish house. They made picture plates for Mothers Day and followed with a game session. Dues were collected by Virginia Percy and Judith Perry.
Mr and Mrs David A Vachin of Lark Street are constructing a new home on Washington Street just north of the former Hon William T Donnell house. The two story rear structure will have a large basement rumpus room and stone facing to the front, with occupancy expected late this Summer.
Adam Niekieszczanski, a former Polish diplomat and ex vice consul in New York, spoke to about 300 at City Hall. He urged a spiritual offensive against communism, warned of Russia and satellite states’ weaknesses, and urged Western powers to roll back the iron curtain for economic and political reasons.
The Maine Progressive Union of the Federation of Women's clubs held its annual meeting at the Cosmopolitan clubhouse with clubs from Lisbon Bath Yarmouth and Freeport present. New officers include Cora Gowell Lisbon president Edward Brown Bath first vice president G Abbott Lombard Yarmouth second vice president Roscoe Fitts Freeport secretary and treasurer. The gathering marked the union’s 20th anniversary with minutes from February 27 1930 read and a moment of silence for founder Mrs. Frederick Freeman. The luncheon featured strawberry shortcake coffee and sandwiches as Spring flowers decorated the tables. Graham Hanson performed piano solos and travel talk guest Mrs Herbert R. Lemont shared a West Coast trip story.
Manchester New Hampshire hosted an all age dog show with puppy stakes judged by Harrigan and Bill Mussenden and derby stakes judged by Don Ring. The Field Trial committee included King as chairman Dr Wade Greene Jr Payne Mussenden Ciomer and Col Carney.
Norman Adams of Andrews Road remains a patient at Memorial Hospital under observation.
Charles F. Cummings of Washington Street will host and entertain members of the Morse High School class of 1925 at his residence this evening, providing a social gathering for alumni.
The giant elm from Vine and Front streets near Bath’s Carlton bridge was cut, hauled, and finally sunk into the Kennebec river flats near the A L Berry Oil Co dock. After four days of efforts by the highway department to clear the corner, the century old tree was severed, uprooted, and moved to an eventual resting place, its stubborn roots finally giving way to bulldozers loaders and trucks. The corner near the riverfront was leveled and work continued through Saturday as the site was prepared for completion of the removal.
Members of North and Central Grammar basketball teams and cheerleaders were honored at a banquet sponsored by the North-Center PTA at Huse school. Speakers included Duncan Farrell Morse basketball coach and principals Paul Scanlin and Ralph Brewer among others. Gifts, letters, and sports films were featured and all food was donated by the players' mothers.
Mrs Carrie Little was surprised with a birthday party given by Mrs Evelyn Hutchins and Mrs Lillian Minn at 23 Dum mer street Thursday evening. Canasta was played and buffet refreshments were served. Mrs Little received a birthday cake and flowers. other guests included Mrs James Little Mrs Allen Little Mrs Fred Bolduc and Mrs Charles Rogers.
Augusta leader William F. Wyman was re-elected president by the board after the annual stockholders meeting. Directors named include Skelton, Braun, Dana, Nigam, Gordon, Greenway, Maxcy, Maxwell, Perkins, Perry, Williams, Wilson, and others. Officers also re-elected. dividends declared on preferred and common stock payable July 1 and June 30 respectively.
Managers at Sears Roebuck Woolworth Grant Newberry and Endicott Johnson announced new weekday hours in Bath. Stores will open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours stay 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Henry L. Cohen of Brunswick pled guilty through counsel at municipal court Saturday to a passing on a bill charge brought by State Trooper George C. Buzzell. Judge Gardiner R. Deering fined him $10 and ordered payment of $4.70 court costs.
The office of the superintendent issues the 1950 51 school calendar with 180 days for grade schools and 181 for high schools. Key dates include teacher meetings September 11, classes begin September 12, two state convention days, Thanksgiving break, term I ends January 2, term II ends April 18, and final closings June 12 13 with several legal holidays sprinkled throughout.
The Jay Brush Co. will remain in Brunswick, despite earlier talks of relocation to Bath due to crowded quarters. Bath planned to auction part of the Kelly Spear property, including a three story building for industry use, but the firm reportedly has leased two and a half floors of the Dunlap block at 75 Maine Street in the college town. Textron, Inc. previously occupied nearby quarters.
A Wednesday night gathering honored about 40 men who achieved twenty year pins. The event marked long service milestones as veterans from across the region gathered for the dinner.
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