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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
2
A community column defends Little League opening Sunday games while warning against eroding sacred traditions and respect for law and family. It questions whether increased attendance and money motives drive the shift, urging focus on core virtues over commercial pressure.
The article discusses rising Eastern nationalism and bloc fragmentation after Bandung. Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan quarrel while thirteen nations snub a US 2 million regional fund in Simla. Analysts fear picking off, neutrality, or a Western effort to win friendship.
The President opposed a bill promising excessive pay increases for postal workers and failing to remove injustices. He urged Congress to present a practical fair bill that could be funded honestly. He called on lawmakers to deliver a workable and timely measure this session.
Two men failed to appear in Municipal Court on drunken driving charges, with $200 bail forfeited for each. Peters Brunette of Rhinelander Wisconsin and Joseph Cloutier Jr of Topsham faced fines and further actions. Additional cases included guilty pleas, fines, and costs for traffic and assault charges.
The record shows 869000 births in France in 1949, higher than 631000 in 1936 and 812000 in 1921, highlighting a postwar population surge and shifting demographic pattern.
Kenneth M. Peterson named president of the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants at the annual meeting in the Eastland hotel. New officers include Vincent G. Williston vice president John W. Jackson treasurer George D. Woodward secretary and several directors from Portland Lewiston Rumford Mechanic Falls Westbrook Bath and Kennebunk. H B Spencer spoke on Human Relations In Industry and Their Effect On Cost. Attendees from Bath included George S. Finlay William A. Niss Edward A. Rowe Jr. Oscar R. Marsh and Frank A. Givin.
City Manager Stanley R Judkins opened four bids at 2 p m for tree spraying in Bath. The offers were Tree Surgeon Woolwich 699 Reynolds Tree Expert Lewiston 700 Goodall Tree Expert Portland 700 Airborne Sprayers Lexington Mass 13 a mile.
The Steeves market Saturday morning specialty food sale for the Salvation Army closed before noon. Chairman Mrs Isadore Singer led partners Mrs William Bryant Mrs Clinton Fleming Mrs Dorothy Fleming and Mrs Sumner Sewall with donation contacts Mrs Alfred Oxton Mrs S Theodore Bertocci Mrs Francis Bertrand Mrs Carl R Dearborn Jr Mrs Harold Corliss Mrs Harry Larrabee and Mrs Albert Oliver.
Club 42 held its annual buffet dinner dance at Bath Country Club on Saturday night for members their husbands and guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joseph Mullaney Mr and Mrs James Daly Miss Edith Smarl Mr and Mrs George Sarkis Mr and Mrs Bertrand Lavoie Mr and Mrs Arthur Sturtevant Mr and Mrs Joseph A Robinson Mr and Mrs Leonard Litchfield Mr and Mrs Charles Benoit Mr and Mrs Howard Farr and Mr and Mrs Walter Sherman of Wiscasset.
The narrative follows sophomore Sue who earned a Junior Prize Speaking award and studied at Bell Gardens High before finishing the year at Morse in Bath. She serves as vice president of Fireside Youth at Winter Street Congregational church, works summers to buy clothes, helps with family chores, and plans further studies at Maine Medical Center in Portland next fall.
A terse note suggests some people pass on colds without treating themselves. The source lacks clear attribution or concrete details, making the claim hard to verify.
Bath fire officials report rampant vandalism in cemeteries with at least 12 of 70 metal flag markers shattered and rods stolen for junk. Two markers pierced by rifle bullets require replacement. stained glass windows in three mausoleums smashed. about 150 markers denoting perpetual care graves damaged.
Mrs. Stuart H. Bailey hosted a Saturday stork shower for her sister Mrs. Robert W. Hull at the Fraser home on Oak Street. Gifts, pink and blue decor, and rosebuds framed the event with guests including Mrs. Milton Savage and Mrs. Cleveland Bryant among others.
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church will pack a box for Mather School in North Carolina at its June 21 meeting, the final session before summer recess. Mrs. John Stuart lectured on American Indians, and a July picnic outing was announced. refreshments were hosted by Mrs. Roy Colby and Mrs. Paul Strube.
The 62nd annual session of the Department Council Patriots Militant I O O F will be held in Gorham June 3 and 4 with Brig. Gen. Percy M. Wallace of Portland presiding. The Maine Association of Ladies Auxiliaries also meets, a joint memorial service at 7:30 p m with Rev. Arthur Stray and Lady Carolyn Thompson presiding, followed by Gorham program committee entertainment.
Morse High School sophomore economics students in Home Improvement visited the Lincoln Street Greenhouse with Mrs. Ethel Wright. Demonstrations covered two corsage methods using carnations and geraniums and a bow technique. Minott gave floral arrangement tips and care guidance. Each student received a carnation and the instructor a corsage.
At the Bath Business and Professional Women's club sixth anniversary meeting Mrs Asenith Haggett was installed president. Others installed by Miss Corinne Turgeon included Katherine Conley as vice president Emma Brown as treasurer Natalie McNeil as recording secretary and Gladys Chase as corresponding secretary. A 6 30 dinner at the Sedgwick preceded the ceremonies.
Tommy Carroll, an 18 year old, is the youngest player on the New Ark roster, marking a notable entry for the team this season.
Cub Pack 57 of Beacon Street Methodist church held its annual field day at Scoutland on Saturday. Breakfast, nature hike, games, and lunch were offered with Nelson Hordge’s softball team winning 10 to 7. Special honors went to David Hare Henry Donnell and Larry Parks for hitting catching and effort. Transportation was provided by Albert McMann Linwood Temple J Edward Drake Domenic Cardosi and Mrs Jean Hare.
The Salvation Army tag day in Bath collected 167.65 under Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett’s supervision. Armenia DiMascio won the top prize for the largest amount, with Bobby Pelletier second. Workers with over 10 included Marion DiMascio Ralph Norton and Dana Pinkham.
Suzanne Eberhard was guest of honor at an eighth birthday party Thursday at her parents home 912 Middle Street East Brunswick. Games and refreshments followed by pony rides at Apt stables. Guests included Dickson Drake Ellen Thompson Mary Thompson Valerie Fullerton Anita Cyr Sharon Hooker Richard Milliken Suzanne King Sharon Ann Owen Bobby McElman Mary Redonnett.
C Lloyd Hooker was elected president of the Bath Letter Carriers Association at a May 18 meeting. Other officers for the coming year include John Gillespie as vice president, Robert J. Perry as secretary, and Frank A. Curran as treasurer. Several members plan to attend the Maine State Association meeting in Lewiston this weekend where Oscar J. Tanguay serves as Sergent at Arms.
Clarinetist David B Stark of Auburndale Mass will give a graduation recital at Bowdoin College Sunday at 815 p m in Harvey Dow Gibson Hall free admission The program includes Mozarts Clarinet Quintet Milhauds Trio and Hognegrs Sonata
DeMolay Tea lists mothers aiding the affair with Mrs Edward Cummings Mrs Norman Adams and Mrs Clinton Owen in Grand Rapids Michigan. Arthur Shaw's nine year old English Springer Spaniel Jack wears a $25 gold canine tooth crafted by a dentist friend to cover a broken fang. A Los Angeles scientist reports radar waves non suitable for plane tracking help in tracking smog.
Maine Elks Association plans its 27th Anniversary Convention at the Samoset Hotel Rockland June 10 12 featuring President’s Ball vaudeville testmonial for Joshua Southard the oldest active Maine Elk secretary plus reception for new Presque Isle lodge Governor Muskie guest.
Members of Senior Girl Scout Troop 3 wrapped up the season with an overnight camping trip at Brunswick Day Camp on Friday. They were joined by Andre McLaughlin and Miss Eleanor Marks, with transport provided by Albert Robinson and several adults including Mrs. Frank Butcher Mrs. Everett Fraser Mrs. Leslie C. Shumway and Mrs. Harold J. Rubin.
Members of the Band Boosters Club held the annual May Ball at Huse Memorial school for the junior and senior bands glee club and supporters. A committee led by Mrs Cecil Rowland planned the semi formal event with prizes awarded to Sandra Sinclair Dennis Ring and winners of the prize waltz Robert Powers Ann Tardiff. Kenneth Smith oversaw music arrangements Cecil Fullerton handled lighting as the Band Boosters Club Portland Musicians Association and Local 364 A F of M funded the performance with a grant from the music performance trust fund and recording industries.
Supt. Loring R. Addison spoke to the Future Teachers of America at Morse High School. He urged viewing teaching realistically, noting enrollment will rise from 130 to about 200 graduates in a few years, increasing the demand for teachers which remains high now and in the foreseeable future.
Beacon Street church Men’s club held a ladies night dinner at the Worster house in Hallowell. The event closed the season with members and their wives including William Craft Clifton Tedford John M Howe Dwight Packard Arthur Packard Franklin Howe Forest T Putnam and guests Rev Dr Oliver W Bell Mrs Elsie Dunton Mrs Dora Leighton of Portland and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Putnam of Woolwich.
Experts estimate that about a fifth of all food planted by man is destroyed by diseases and pests before it reaches the table.
A mixed item featuring a crossword with clues across and down plus a Cryptoquote puzzle. Includes the clue list, sample answer hints, and a King Features Syndicate note with the coded quote.
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