If the Canal Closed the U S Oil Industry’s Hidden Capacity
An interview with a major American oil executive explains how Europe’s 3 million barrels daily import would be met if the Suez Canal shut, outlining a plan to boost U S output by about one million barrels per day, with increases from Venezuela and limited Canada. The piece notes the canal closure would be a calamity but demonstrates the industry’s potential to meet high and emergency demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U. S. News & World Report
Europe
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Middle East
Venezuela
Canada
United States
Capitalistic Exploitation in a Changing Economy
The American capitalist is a woman says Taxpayer's Dollar. A recent survey shows nearly 9 million stock owners, two thirds earning under 7500 dollars yearly, with the typical owner age 48. Growth concentrates in small to mid sized communities, not big cities, creating a form of People’s Capitalism where many save to own a stake in enterprise. If this is exploitation, the world could use more of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayer's Dollar
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Spoonerisms and their amusing slips in language
A note on Reverend William A. Spooner of New College Oxford and his famed slips of the tongue. The piece cites famous examples such as It is customary to cuss the bride and a half-warmed fish with in us, reflecting on unintended sound transpositions and their enduring charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Spooner
New College, Oxford
Webster
Dr. Spooner
Fringes Boost U S Employee Pay To 819 Per Year
A 1955 survey of 1000 companies shows fringe benefits such as pensions insurance vacations and holidays average 819 dollars per employee. The piece argues these benefits reflect high wages and broad sharing of profits within the American capitalist system.
Reverend Eddy Speaks at Salem Depot First Baptist
The Rev Arthur Eddy pastor of the Baptist church at Salem Depot New Hampshire and host Lawrence Massachusetts radio service was guest speaker at the First Baptist church Sunday morning. His talk urged loving the church as the vessel of salvation and renewal for believers. Katharine Blackie sang at offertory. A surprise party honored Edward C Clarey’s 80th birthday at Robinhood home hosted by Roland Peterson and Mrs Peterson with many attendees and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eddy
Baptist Church
Salem Depot
N. H
Lawrence
Mass
First Baptist Church
Eddy
Katharine Blackie
Roland E. Peterson
Robinhood
Edward C. Clarey
William Bisseth
Dorothy W. Stuart
Martha Bowen
William Zorach
Adolph Spear
George Powers
Robert
Edith
Faith
Albert Deermont
Marequsta Strasser
Lauretta Jones
Sayde Campbell
Carroll Powers
Working League
Belle Heald
Alvah C. Reynolds
Roland Peterson
Dorothy Stuart
Carleton Rideout
Lloyd Pinkham
Rosalyn
John Williams
Williams
Five Islands
Grange Hall
Revival and wedding plans mark Five Islands church
Evangelistic services led by Rev. Arthur Eddy of Salem Depot NH and Rev. Cecil Petrie on furlough from Africa highlight a weekend at Five Islands Baptist Church. Petrie mission slides impressed attendees while Rosalyn Pinkham and Pvt. John Williams plan November 7 nuptials at Five Islands with a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eddy
Salem Depot
N. H
Cecil Petrie
Petrie
Janice
Africa
Petries
Addie Gray
Rosalyn Faith Pinkham
Lloyd Pinkham
Five Islands
John D. Williams, Jr
U.S.M.C
John D. Williams
Georgetown
Five Islands Baptist Church
Library Hall
Spanish War Auxiliary Council Meets Sunday
More than 50 attended the Department Council meeting of the Maine Fish War Auxiliary here. Bath group hosted at the G A R hall with representatives from Biddeford Portland South Portland Cape Elizabeth Brunswick Lewiston and Norway. Department President Doris Brooks of Norway conducted the session. A hostess luncheon featured by Demerise Swain Dorothy Wright Beatrice Burns Pauline Staples Jessie Morrell Ethel Roderick and Harriet Otis. Halloween decorations accented the dining room and a cake by Demerise Swain was presented to Theresa Buckley of Lewiston. Mystery prizes went to Pauline Staples and Evel Roderick of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department Council
Maine Fish War Auxiliary
Bath
Ernest Edgar Kateon
G.A.R. Hall
Biddeford
Portland
South Portland
Cape Elizabeth
Brunswick
Lewiston
Norway
Doris Brooks
Demerise Swain
Dorothy Wright
Beatrice Burns
Pauline Staples
Jessie Morrell
Ethel Roderick
Harriet Otis
Theresa Buckley
Evel Roderick
Durrell-Douglass Nuptials Held in Bowdoinham Residence
Miss Lorraine Lonnie Durrell daughter of Mrs Vesta Nichols Bowdoinham became the bride of Arthur Russell Douglass Jr of North Bath in a Saturday evening ceremony at the Wilson residence on Washington street performed by Rev Dr David Wilson. The bride wore a blue traveling suit with a shoulder corsage. Attendants were Mrs Marion Durrell and Ronald N Page served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Lonnie Durrell
Vesta Nichols
Bowdoinham
Arthur Russell Douglass, Jr
North Bath
David Wilson
Wilson
Washington Street
Marion Durrell
Ronald N. Page
Oliver Family Hosts Birthday Dinner and Party Guests
Oliver and Mrs. James Oliver hosted a gathering for Oliver youngsters. Cathy acted as hostess for Janie Oliver Mary Rowe Grace Preble and Karen MacGillivary at Overlook. Harold Brown Jrs. and Buddie shared a birthday dinner with the elder Browns. Mike invited cousins Gordon Bobbie and Peter Nicoll of Boothbay and David Pierce of Five Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
James Oliver
Cathy
Janie Oliver
Mary Rowe
Grace Preble
Karen MacGillivary
Overlook
Harold Brown Jrs
Buddie
Mike
Gordon
Bobbie
Peter Nicoll
Boothbay
David Pierce
Five Islands
Central Church Holds Annual Meeting in Bath Parish
The Third Parish of Bath met Monday evening at the parish house to review progress and plans. A major highlight was news of a memorial organ gift from John S. Newell and others in memory of William S. and Caroline M. Newell, with dedication tentatively set for Nov 25. The parish foresees exterior painting, potential property additions, and a church office expansion in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
Bath
Central Church
William S
Caroline M. Newell
John S. Newell
Paul Tiemer
Eastham Guild
Karcher S. Jackson
Merritt A. Mitchell
Richard Kimball
Prudential Committee
Omar R. King
Archibald M. Main
E. Lawrence McCurdy
John R. Newell
J. Haviland Torrey
Edward A. Cummings
Guy Allenwood
League
A. George Moses
Ladies Aid
Beans Supper Aids Eastern Star Leadership Fund
Genesia Chapter plans a public baked beans supper at the Masonic Temple on Saturday evening, Nov 3, serving from 5 to 7 pm, to raise funds for the Eastern Star Training Award for Religious Leadership fund. Proceeds go to the Grand Chapter during Christmas season. Rainbow Girls will serve as waitresses and a kitchen crew is listed. Two Bath students are among 16 Maine recipients of scholarship aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Genesia
Eastern Star
Genesta
O. B.S
John Robbins
Donald Freeman
Foster Pratt
Maine
Bath
Rainbow Girls
Evelyn Morse
Bert Lonn
Ruth Fuller
Cecil Fullerton
Anna McCabe
Martha Pratt
Geraldine Robbins
Suburb Civic Club Supper Big Success
The Suburb Civic Club hosted a well attended baked beans supper Saturday at the Winneganee Community clubhouse. Decorations by Mrs Harold Miller featured autumn leaves and bronze chrysanthemums. co chairmen were Mrs Duncan Farrell and Mrs Donald Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danforth McDonald
Emery Footer
Harold Rogers
Iva York
Donald Williams
Wallace Hinckley
Adult Group of Grace Church to Have Party
The Adult Group of Grace Episcopal church will meet Thursday evening at the parish house for a Halloween party and supper at 6 30. Members will wear costumes and bring a covered dish or salad. A program of games and entertainment is planned, including a film from the Diocesan Youth Conference at Camp O At Ka last Summer. Arrangements by Mr and Mrs Albert W Thompson the Rev and Mrs James L Grant Mrs Richard Bisson Mrs Donald N Small and Eugene P Eberhard. All adult parish members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Camp O-At-Ka
Albert W. Thompson
James L. Grant
Richard Bisson
Donald N. Small
Eugene P. Eberhard
Teen Age 4 H Club Wins Top Awards At Greene County Day
The Bath Teen Age 4 H Club dominated Greene County Achievement Day winning four of seven blue ribbons for Sagadahoc and Androscoggin counties. Winners included Sue Robinson Joan Robinson Donna Crocker Betsy Bertrand. Leader Mrs Granville M Colby received a pin for over ten years service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Greene
Sagadahoc
Androscoggin
Sue Robinson
Joan Robinson
Donna Crocker
Betsy Bertrand
Granville M. Colby
Ellen Low
Judith Commeau
Twin County
Orono
Alonzo Conant
Auburn
Mrs. Colby
Margaret Wetherington
Martha Hederman
Pamela Litchfield
Jean Vachon
Teddy Jenks
Collette Beers
Halloween Party for Grace Church Sunday School Pupils
Mrs Lawrence F Thayer hosted a Halloween party Monday evening at her home for Grace church Sunday school fourth and fifth grade pupils. Attendees included students from two fourth grade classes and Mr and Mrs Harry Fullerton's fifth grade. The program featured games and dancing with prizes to Suzanne Eberhard Stephen Vachon and Caroline French. Refreshments were provided by teachers with help from Miss Henrietta Rogers and fourth grade girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Thayer
Grace Church
Anne Gallagher
Mary Redennett
Teddy Mussenden
Sandra Elliott
Donna Burkhart
Valerie Fullerton
Sarah Bourget
Leslie Ainsworth
Ellen Thompson
Pamela Johns
Sandra Douglas
Lucia Douglas
Sandra Grace
Glennis Beane
Donald Parshley
Nancy Grace
Peter Haggard
Kenneth Oliver
James Carlton
Stephen Vachon
Karen Smith
Daniel Oliver
Caroline French
Suzanne Eberhard
John Rogers
Jane Thayer
Bottle Drift Track Found From Cape Cod Study
A bottle from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution drifting in an ocean currents study traveled hundreds of miles from Cape Cod to New Meadows River. The lobsterman who found it near Winneganee Bay reported the date of casting as May 20 at 44 38.2 N 66 33.8 W and received a reply confirming the bottle’s details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
New Meadows
Meadowbrook
Woods Hole
Mass
Oceanographic Institution
Winneganee Bay
World Community Day Service At Wesley Friday
World Community Day at Wesley Methodist Church by the Greater Bath Council of Church Women features theme Our Is As Human Beings with Mrs. Louis A. Dole conducting at 3 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Walter Upham solos, Mrs. Richard Arnold plays organ. Gifts for Parcels for Peace welcomed, focusing on clothing for men and boys and blankets. Last year 277% tons of parcels distributed. 1955 offerings reached 146000 with 2500 observances and 156000 participating women. Mrs. Stanley Hunter speaks on the theme. all community women invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Greater Bath
Stanley Hunter
Pre Nuptial Shower Honors Donna Stewart Monday
Miss Donna Stewart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Stewart Pearl Street, was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower Monday evening hosted by Mrs Paul J Graustuck at her High Street home. Gifts were arranged in a pink and white decor cart with a bride doll. Dale Hodgkins will wed next month. Numerous friends and relatives attended including Mrs Gloria Horridge and Mrs Ruth Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Stewart
Paul J. Graustuck
High Street
Miss Stewart
Donald A. Stewart
Pearl Street
Dale Hodgkins
Russell Farrell
Baucksport
Graystuck
Science Is Costly
New Haven Connecticut says Yale chemist Julian M Sturtevant notes the cost of science has risen as electronic equipment replaces test tubes for testing. He observes that one electronic device can cost as much as several carloads of test tubes used in earlier research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Julian M. Sturtevant
Yale
Sturtevant
Halloween Party for Dancing Class Members
Miss Mary Cunningham of the Moderne School of Dancing hosted a Halloween costume party for fourth to eighth grade pupils in the school studio ballroom at 22 Front Street Thursday evening. Costumes reflected the holiday as games and dancing took place with refreshments. Prizes went to Linda Wright, Alex Lyons, and Diane Morris, while Nan Akeley and Gary Small led the grand march. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Russell Merchant, Mrs. A. K. Whitten, and Mrs. Norman Coggeshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cunningham
The
Moderne School of Dancing
Front Street
Linda Wright
Alex Lyons
Diane Morris
Nan Akeley
Gary Small
Russell Merchant
A. K. Whitten
Norman Coggeshall
Obituary: Mrs Emma Patten Stiansen of Bath Expires in Exeter NH
Mrs Emma Patten Owen Stiansen aged 79 died after several weeks illness in Exeter New Hampshire. Born in Bath daughter of Henry W Owen and Mary Elizabeth Brown Owen she taught in Bath schools 1899 to 1904 and was a pianist and music teacher. She married Aksel Haldor Stiansen in Bath in 1905. they lived in Buffalo Ohio Portsmouth and Greenland before settling in New Hampshire. Funeral held at Brewett Funeral Home Exeter at 1 pm Saturday with relatives in attendance.
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Ward
Bath
Exeter
N. H
Emma Patten (Owen) Stiansen
Stiansen
Henry W
Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Owen
Bath High School
New Church School For Girls
Waltham
Mass
Aksel Haldor Stransen
Norway
Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio
Portsmouth
Greenland
Maurice Owen
Boston
Henry W. Owen
Brewett Funeral Home
Mrs. Gertrude C. Chaplin Funeral Held
Funeral service for Mrs. Gertrude C. Chaplin took place Thursday afternoon at 1 30 from A F Mayo Son Funeral residence with Rev Craig H Richards of the Central Congregational church officiating. Bearers were Charles Merry Eli Gaudet Edmund Ford and Edward Varney. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Beaten Path in Beckley Road Curve Learns to March On
Ben Porterfield on Johnstown Road endures repeated car impacts into his front yard over nine years. After fencing failed against 27 crashes, he bent through wooden posts rails and a concrete tank. he warned of legal action against the Road Commission for inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
W. Va
Ben Porterfield
Johnstown Road
Porterfield
Road Commission
CROSSWORD PUZZLE WITH CRYPTOQUOTE AND QUOTE
A mixed puzzle page presents a crosswords grid clues across and down with a cryptoquote featuring LONGFELLOW as a key example and a Voltaire quote. The puzzle includes a seriffed grid note from King Features Syndicate and a hint about code letters changing daily.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold J. Brown Jr
Cumberland Center
Paul Plummer
Pittston
Hugo B. E Bman
Augusta
Lincoln Higgins
Penobscot
Joseph Higgins
Clarence B. Hill
Dora Hill
Blanchard Hill
John M. Sawyer
Central Maine General Hospital
Channing Penley
Bay Point Road
Groton
Eugene Reynolds
Eric
J. M. McArthur
Edwin Pinson
Nancy
North Edgecomb
Walter Beane
Carl
Billie Plummer
Charles Kelley
John Drayton
Boothbay Harbor
William A. Todd
Billa Tarr
Richmond
Dalrymple
Colby-Bowdoin
Waterville
Harry L. Horne
Thomas Watson
Frank Lowe
Harrison
Roy Newman
Lauretta M. Jones
Powers
New Meadows Yacht Club
Beane
Lisa Susan Hopkins
Donald Hopkins, Jr
Victor Pinkham
Kimberly Ann
Hopkins
Bill Plummer
Essex
Pinkham
William Patton
Malden Island
William Marr
Lincoln-Sagadahoc
Parker Start
Melrose
Start
Arthur Marr
Malden
Marr Cottage
William Campbell
South Gardiner
Charles Tinkham
Medford
Wisconsin
Laura Cochrane
Myricks
Arthur
Richard Barter
Charlene
John Brown
Yarmouth
Dennis Moore
West Bath
Avis Seavey
William, Campbell
A. Phillips Sherburne
Westport
Spanish War Auxiliary Council
Douglass-Durrell
Central Ath Church
Horace P. Morse
Neean McInnes
Jason A. Merrill
Pilgrim Fellowship
Eleanor Ferguson
Craig Richards
Donald T. Page
S. Theodore Bertocti
Donald F. Preble
W. Linwood Haynes
Mr. Kimball
J. McInnes
Merrill
John O. Shaw
John H. Grindell
Harold P. Small
Zina Eaton
Perley Ater
E. L. McCurdy
Herbert Pierce
Clyde Ambrose
William H. Peavey
Kenneth" Humphries
Pamela Pierce
Evelyn King
Harold S. Avery
James Caverly
Phyllis Neal
Greene County
World Community Day Service
Wesley
Mrs. Aksel Stiansen
New York
Little Island
Lever
Switzerland
Axydlbaakr
Longfellow
Voltaire
King Features Syndicate
Air Coordinating Committee
Fio
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