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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for Bath readers: one year in advance two dollars and six months in advance one dollar. It notes the editor and manager Mary C Webber and that the paper is entered at Bath post office for second class circulation.
Senate interior and insular affairs hearings reveal Maine and New Hampshire claim submerged lands within three miles as state property, challenging federal control. Solicitor General Perlman cites California precedent and warns of potential suits if states resist. States and regional groups push for retained ownership amid possible federal regulation of marine life and fishing.
The government ordered a substantial reduction in coal burning rail passenger service amid stalled contract talks. The ICC warned coal stocks were dangerously low and an emergency action was needed nationwide. An estimated 25 railroads, about one third of the system, faced curtailment by up to 25 percent.
The text cites the Preamble to remind citizens that the Constitution remains the law of the land and applies beyond political divides. It emphasizes the goals of justice domestic tranquility common defense general welfare and liberty for current and future generations.
Harvey Chaples of Bath pleaded guilty to speeding 75 mph in Woolwich on a complaint by State Trooper Frank Powers. He paid a $10 fine and $4.70 costs at Municipal Court. Norman Kilby of Freeport had a file charge for lacking a Fall inspection sticker and a separate warrant for unregistered vehicle. he was fined $10 plus $4.70 costs. Albion Raynes of Richmond was placed on probation to pay a $5 fine and $4.70 costs for driving an auto without a Fall inspection sticker. Robert A. Cressey of Bath paid $5 and $4.70 costs for passing a stop sign at High and Center streets. Evelyn M. Griffin of Bangor, under extenuating circumstances, had court costs suspended upon paying a $5 fine for operating a vehicle without a Fall inspection sticker.
Morse High football team heads to Skowhegan to play the local high school in a broader schedule extension. Skowhegan signs a two year contract with Morse, ensuring a return game next season. Waterville High will join Morse’s schedule for 1950 and 1951 with the opener in Bath.
Mrs. Granville M. Colby, secretary treasurer of the Department of Audio Visual Education, was elected president at the Bangor convention. Harold Louder of Hampden is the vice president. Colby demonstrated the opaque projector, while Russell Carroll of Edward Little High School presented slide film with sound. Samuel Brocato of Gorham State Teacher’s College showed Maine mills slides. Colby was chosen as delegate to the National Education Association in St. Louis next summer and spoke on Radio Comics and Movies at the meeting.
Rotary meeting notes President George Musk presiding. Visiting Rotarians include Kelly Crie of Rockland Sherwood Aldrich of Brunswick and Dominique Tardif of Lewiston. City grammar school boys Joseph Marchetti George McElman and Donald MacKenzie attend.
Miss Betty Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson of Greenstreet has left the Society of Arts and Crafts Boston to take a position in the interior decorating department of Woods and Prays Inc Boston She leaves her post with the arts and crafts society to join the Boston firm known for design and decoration services.
Maine visitors in Seguinland Florida share travel tales from Ramapo Lodge to Petersburg and Claxton. The group notes steady health gains for West and reports social visits, fishing at Clearwater, and wedding anniversary celebrations.
A 1 a.m. Sunday break at the South End Fruit store 528 Washington St Bath resulted in two local men and a woman being taken into custody. The woman was released after no connection was found. Wer ner Field Bath pleaded guilty to breaking entering and larceny and was bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court January term. Clifford McCollett Bath pleaded guilty as an accessory and was set for January court. John Stinson Woolwich was found innocent on four warrants after a collision near Denn y road. Lt Malcolm Burbank U S N Lynn Mass pleaded guilty to speeding with a $10 fine and $4.70 costs.
Edward Black of Bath and Baytown Texas was fined twice after being arrested for speeding 75 mph by Maine State Police Troopers George Buzzell and Frank Powers. He paid $25 plus $6.30 costs for Leeman Highway and $25 plus $4.70 costs for Woolwich. Other local rulings include Ida Brown fined for railroad signal violation and Fred Currier given probation for larceny.
Twelve scouts with leaders completed a two day outing dividing into Bear Ram and Wolf patrols. They traveled routes via Five Mile Swamp Berry's Mills and West Bath roads and returned to Camp for overnight sleep and hiking test completion.
Youth groups from Bath churches gathered at Wesley church for a 6:30 business meeting led by Mrs. Ronald Buffum. At 7:00 Rev. Emory Stevens Bucke, editor of Zions Herald, described the Aspirin Age and urged church reform starting with the individual.
Mrs. John Parker attended a Western Maine Smith college club meeting Tuesday at Cape Elizabeth. Margaret Gardiner of Portland, a former club delegate to the U N conference at Mt. Holyoke last summer, delivered the principal address on The U N and World Stability.
The Bath Teachers club launches a fundraising lecture series with Henry Peterson speaking on China Facing Communism at Morse High School Friday evening. Tickets go on sale through club members and Morse High, with an electric corn popper prize for the top fundraiser and proceeds aiding the annual scholarship for Bath high school graduates.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hawley and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. P. Lowell were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Spear at their Popham Beach cottage.
Harry S. Grindall Sr., 65, of Winslow, injured with his wife 64 killed in a head on crash at Vassalboro. Their sons Harry S. Jr., 33, Everard, 39, and Everard’s wife Marjorie 39, also Cleveland hospital in critical condition. A second car carried four New Haven Vermont youths. one Eugene Serkierski, 17, died. The Grindalls were en route to Boston Children’s Hospital with Halloween gifts for their granddaughter. Funeral for Mrs Grindall held in Waterville.
Harold F. Thornton was found guilty of assault and battery on Mrs. Hazel Fernald and fined $25 plus $11.94 court costs by Municipal Court Judge Gardiner E. Deering. Officer Percy W. Kingsbury prosecuted. Fernald, Thornton, and officers Kingsbury and Hatch testified. Curran’s case on obstructing an officer was dismissed after a demurrer. Two respondents were fined for intoxication.
Sgt. Warren S. Marks of the U S Air Force, stationed at Dow Field Bangor, visits family at 190 High Street before leaving Saturday for Hamilton Field California and then a new Alaska air base. His wife Sandra and son Warren Jr. stay in Hampden.
Brunswick Fire Chief Harold E. Nickerson hosted by Bodwell Grange in Phippsburg spoke at Pomona meeting on fire prevention with film reels. About 150 members attended the baked bean supper. Mrs. Melvin Pratt and Mrs. Elizabeth Eastman presented a stunt and discussion followed on Why I Like The Grange. Mrs. Doris Wing gave the closing thought.
City Manager Ralph F Mittendorf ordered Saturday removal of lights at Washington and Center streets and near Center Street railroad crossing. Fire department aerial ladder set up. factory representative repaired Leeman Highway lights at Middle Street. Automatic magnetic trips now trigger red signals for east west traffic and pushbuttons aid pedestrians. Reds flash every two minutes to allow Middle Street crossers if automatic signal fails.
The Miss Mary Cunningham junior ballroom class held a masquerade ball at 72 Front Street with games and prizes. Prizes went to Jacqueline Purdy and Joe Darling for elimination match wins, Elvira Pecci for most unique costume, Ann Day for oldest costume, and Frank Snowden and Jacqueline Staples for best Halloween costumes with refreshments served.
The North-Center P.T.A. conducted a successful rummage sale Friday afternoon at Morse High School. Mrs. Scott Morse served as chairman with assistants including Mrs. John Chaney Mrs. Cecil Fullerton Mrs. Russell Kenney Mrs. Joseph Arsenault Mrs. William S. Blair Mrs. Leon Belanger and Mrs. Dorothy Davis.
The South End P T A Inc held its fourth Fall card party and social, drawing about 50 tables and awarding many prizes. Winners included Mrs Laurelston Caton door prize, Mrs S P Duprey oldest lady, Donald McRae luckiest seat, and multiple winners in 63 whist and pitch. Refreshments followed. committees led by Mrs Richard Jenkins and others plan weekly card parties starting Nov 3 with prizes and refreshments.
Mrs. Gabrielle Gilbert Tilton of Bath was among five 1924 Mount Merci class members honored at the Mount Merci Alumnae Association Fall meeting on October 23. Also recognized were Mother Mary Carmelita Matthieu, Mother Marie Reine Albert of the Ursuline Order, Mrs. Marie Laure d Argy Fortier of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Marie Therese Lapointe Tougas. The day included a morning business session, a school dinner, and an open house at Overlook Belgrade now Ursuline Provincialate in the afternoon.
Mrs Mercie MacFadden of Bedford Street will entertain her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Burton Lyon of Saugus Massachusetts this weekend. Lyon guests will visit Mrs MacFadden this weekend.
A traveler describes a westward trip crossing the San Pedro River into Texas New Mexico and Lordsburg. He notes the Continental Divide and El Paso's modern district before visiting Juarez and Carlsbad Caverns. Labor troubles cancelled Mexico sightseeing plans.
Contributions to the Billy Brown fund for the six year old Woolwich boy with a serious kidney ailment bring the total raised to 783.45 dollars. Recent gifts include 1 from W. B. Temple 3 from Ladies auxiliary of Woolwich Congregational church 1 from a friend 10 from Bath post office mail carriers 7 from Bath post office clerks and 25 from other friends.
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church will pack the Sea Coast Mission box Friday during an all day session. Contributors are asked to bring their donations to the church on Friday.
Mrs John Parker leads a conservation exhibit at the State House during the Fall Conference of the Garden Club Federation of Maine. Auburn president Mrs Charles W Eaton presides Friday with attendees Mrs William Dennison and Mrs Joseph Mullaney joining for morning and afternoon sessions in the House of Representatives.
A cryptic puzzle page lists clues for a crossword style grid with across and down entries including verb meanings and animal names. It ends with a quotation, attribution to Cann ing, and an encoded line of letters GwwVyYTHN IKTEYTHGLTWR.
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