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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
1
Bath Maine business item notes B Nichols serves as president and treasurer while Barry C Webber is named editor for the company located on Front Street.
Rotary groups from 86 regions gather in Paris for a five day meeting featuring speeches by Paul van Zeeland and other leaders. Delegates will elect officers, discuss global business issues, and consider a plan to fund Rotary Foundation fellowships totaling over 1.25 million dollars in seven years.
On June 2, 1883 Fort Wayne Indiana hosted a night game marking the first under electric lights. The 19 to 11 score reflected poor illumination, and this date celebrated the 70th anniversary of electric night sports.
Baseball fans can enjoy games after dark in many cities as lighting up modern parks nears perfection. Commissioner Ford Frick champions night play as electricity expands recreation and aids workers, enabling weekday attendance and broader access to the sport.
Morse High School class of 1918 holds its 35th reunion on June 10 and 11 with an alumni banquet and all past officers attending. On June 10 they visit Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Brunswick, with supper at six. Joseph Alvin Coss coordinates transportation. reservations and tickets handled by Mrs. Charles Andre or Herbert Douglas.
The Bath Garden Club outlines efforts to paint trash containers for city parks, address elm tree disease with help from Dr. Peirson, and supply flowers for Togus hospital. Members are urged to volunteer, bring magazines for Togus, and contribute. The club schedules an annual State Federation meeting at Bar Harbor June 25 26 and next club meeting June 23 at Sebasco with Kenneth Gay speaking on edible Maine plants.
Spanish War Auxiliary, Little League representatives, City Council members, Smith Tobey Post, and American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps to join the memorial day program. Gold Star Mothers urged to contact committee chair Mr Warner. Parade participants must report at 9 30 and be ready by 9 45. If canceled, fire alarm sounds at 8 30. Sgt Barter to visit home from Germany before reporting to West Point as assistant instructor in engineering.
A 35 year old Jonesport truck driver Raymond Alley was captured Friday night after a pursuit by Patrolman Robert E. Wagner Jr and Sheriff Loring D Small. Alley denied entering the Lincoln street area but was tracked after a complaint of a Peeping Tom. He surrendered at the police station after a brief chase and gave a signed statement. Bail set at 75 dollars aggregate for Municipal court.
Maine Audubon Society members surveyed Brunswick Topsham Bowdoinham Bath Popham Beach Small Point on May 17. A total of 101 species were seen despite rain and fog, with bobolinks and golden warblers most common and a rare adult little blue heron found on the New Meadows River.
A 50 year old Charlestown man, John M. Donovan, was fined 100 dollars and 5.15 dollars in costs after pleading guilty to drunken driving in municipal court. Patrolman Babine r arrested Donovan on Vine street late Friday night. Donovan initially pleaded innocent but changed his plea before Judge Gardiner R. Deering.
The Urban Land Institute survey shows California’s San Mateo county faces severe strain from rapid population growth and rising school costs. Local opposition to new industries cites fear of more low income families and children, leaving communities effectively at the same starting point.
The Maine Elks Association marks its 25th anniversary with a three day convention in Augusta June 5 to 7. National dignitaries John F. Malley E Mark Sullivan and Thomas J Brady will attend as 14 Maine lodges stage bowling golf pool billiards and cribbage tournaments.
A total of 201 youngsters registered for pre-school days in the city, with 23 more unable to attend. The count is about 25 fewer than the same date in 1952, with 226 children in 1952 and 24 more eligible. Registrations by school include Mitchell 22, North Primary 38, Fisher 30, Dike 61, Huse 50.
Civilian Defense officials in the city seek lumber or an 8 by 8 foot building for the Ground Observers Corps roof post. City council approved erecting on City Hall roof and volunteers from the Dyer Flaherty Post VFW will build it. Similar posts exist in Georgetown and Bowdoinham.
Recent transfers listed across Sagadahoc and neighboring towns include buyers and sellers such as Battiwent Habe and Jaeka Swearingen, Leo J Gauvin to Serena Chaput, Ethel Kibler to Frank Freeman, Clifton Tedford to Nathan Johnson, Amy Forbes to Ruth Forbes, Laura W to Herschel Libby, Wyman to Reginald Soucier, Carrie Page to Clarence Oliver, Arnold to Robert Fox, Merrill to Laurence Bond, Mosher to Iwan Ganzen, Brooks to Eugene Corson, Hatch to V Pousheltal, Duren to Palchik, Purington to Emery Purington, Whitney to Donald Greenlaw, Savage to Leona Linton, Brown to Char Marble, Vachon to Suilphen, Gilmore to Leon Beal, and Webster to Arch McCartney, covering land and buildings in towns including Topsham West Bath and Woolwich.
Alfred P. Condon a 24 year old of 44 Meadowway Bath was hospitalized at Miles Memorial in Damariscotta after a Thursday crash on Route 121 a mile north of Wiscasset. He suffered head bruises cuts and a wrenched ankle but was not in critical condition. Car owner Earl Harrigan 23 of Bath drove off Gardiner highway and rolled over multiple times. he had minor injuries and faces a Lincoln county municipal court charge for driving under the influence.
Dennis R. Murphy and Miss Germaine Bonney named as supervisors for boys and girls summer recreation programs by City Recreation Director Edward J. McManus. Murphy starts June 15 and will run two baseball programs for ages seven to 12 and 13 plus, with a Morse High School coach also offering a basketball league and two assistants. Bonney begins her fifth year supervising girls programs including playgrounds and other duties. she teaches in Bath schools and is a leading state girls basketball official and board member.
The weekly county health report lists Bath with 12 measles cases and one mumps case Bowdoin with one typhoid fever case West Bath with two German measles cases Woolwich with four German measles cases and one measles case. The report notes soil normally contains 8 to 15 percent water by weight.
Bath Polar Star lodge hosted a high honor gathering with members from Bath and out of town. Guests included past grand officers, led by Master William Boyce, who welcomed attendees and read a letter from Grand Master Benjamin Ela. Forty-two masons attended as Richard Trufant received cuff links and a tie clasp for longtime service. next Polar Star meeting set for June 3 with planned Master Mason degree.
At the Bath Country Club Friday night the Thespians honored performers with miniature loving cups. Edward M. Butterfield played Rev Shapham, Herbert G. Keating Jr. Irish Police, Tracy Lord was Mrs. Mary K. Haskell in Philadelphia Story, Paul Lekard as Kimo, Martha Ferritas as Mrs Wragg in A Murder Has Been Arranged, and Mildred H Marshall as Mrs Craig in Craig's Wife. A buffet supper and social dancing followed.
Morse defeats Cheverus in a championship game with dominant hitting and key RBIs. Stover leads with five RBIs, Munsey and Marchetti drive in runs, while pitchers Greene and Landry handle the late innings. Groundouts and errors mark the defensively tense contest as Morse secures the title.
Brownie troop 14 7 hosts a ceremony at Huse School with invited mothers as guests. Attendees listed include H. D., Mrs. Austin Miller, Mrs. Benja Sabo, J eggy Moriarty, Karen Stark, Boni J Hunter, Jolene Susiar, Jean Orr, Cheryl Henderson, Marie McMann, Vickie Norton, Donna Swain, and Joyce Weth e.
Brownie Troop 13 introduces their new Troop flag and ceremony marking early milestones. Leaders Mrs Frederick Brown and Missus assisted by Mrs Norman coordinated refreshments as families gathered. Pendants were awarded to several cadets including Linda Rea Carla Tukey Nancy Osgood Ellen McInnes Pamela Suen Barbara Buffum Pamela Brown Barbara Haynes Pamela Pierce Barbara Ferris Linda McIntosh and others.
Citizens urge the city to acquire a small outboard river boat for police use after a body sighting forced Coast Guard aid. A prior council appropriation was rejected, but residents argue faster rescue could save lives during summer boating activity.
The School Housing Committee considers a site on Old Brunswick Road for a new high school. Only one candidate from Auburn was presented for the building design. The panel will advertise the position after Bathman concerns about qualifications are noted, and the ad is set to run in tonight's Times. Also a note that many licorice candies contain little licorice.
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