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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
2
Citizens heeded the call to turnout in a nationwide mobilization that produced record totals for General Eisenhower and Republican candidates. The completed vote reflects a shift from Trumanism and Democratic leadership, with Nixon and party figures highlighted in coverage as the results roll in.
The federal public debt and guaranteed obligations stood at 263 billion dollars by August, 5.7 times 1929. Since 1932, contingent liabilities total about 250 billion. Each American family’s share nears 6,350 dollars. Debt reached June 1952 levels seen in 1945, with 308 billion in tax receipts since 1945, surpassing the previous 157 years’ 254 billion. Private debt rose to 277 billion by end of 1951, up 97 percent since 1929. Industrial output grew 7.8 percent, yet overall debt and spending remain high.
A futuristic view from Republic Aviation's Alexander Kartveli on the growing field of avionics. He notes current jets like the F-84 Thunderjet use about 150 electron tubes and predicts a future with electronic feelers, a course computer, automatic friend or foe signaling, radar gun sight, homing guidance, and a radio altimeter for 1,500 mph aircraft.
Scribner speaks on rumors around a whispering campaign and urges more funds for work in tight areas plus a strong vote. He aims for Maine to set a record for Republican presidential support, noting past highs and detailing budget items for headquarters, media, and get out the vote activities.
Dr. Harry M. Wilson of Bath suffered a hand cut when his Cadillac crashed into a 10-ton Deer Island Granite Co truck parked on Route 1 near the Montsweag overpass in Woolwich. Mrs. Magy Merchant of Rockland and her 20-month-old daughter Geraldine were unhurt. The truck driver, Carroll M. Spencer of Stoneham, said the shaft failed and he left to call his employer.
Report warns hunters to avoid gunning near State highway after Mrs Sumner Sewall, wife of ex Governor Sewall, was spared when shotgun pellets struck her windshield while exiting her Montsweag Antique Shop parking space, injures not recorded.
The Bath Extension Service will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM in Hyde Park community hall. The topic is Plain And Fancy Yeastbreads led by Miss Hilda Haskell home demonstration agent. Refreshments by Mrs Lola Stark Mrs Virginia Dauphinee assisted by Mrs Lou Giberson.
Mr Hutchinson, formerly with the Maine Board of Education in Augusta, now heads the Education Mission in Thailand under the U S Department of Education. The assignment will end next May and the family plans to return to Washington D C. Their eldest son David, a U S N member, was last reported in Lisbon Portugal.
D H Will of Bangor pleaded guilty in Bath Municipal Court to issuing a fraudulent 14.36 check for a hotel bill. Case placed on file on payment of costs 4.70. James E Seavey pleaded guilty to reckless driving and Arthur M Smith to two charges unregistered vehicle and driving without a license after an accident in Phippsburg. Seavey fined 25 with costs 4.70 and license suspended. Smith fined 10 with costs 4.70 and placed on file.
Sumner F Hawley spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Warren F Hawley of Western Avenue and has returned to New Hampton New Hampshire where he serves on the faculty at New Hampton School for Boys.
Stephen Hathorn aged 3 son of Mr and Mrs Merle Hathorn of Woolwich was struck by a truck driven by Elmer Mank Jr near his home around 9 30 Friday morning. He sustained a broken thigh and was taken by Bath Police cruiser to Bath Memorial hospital. He darted into the road while playing with three children near his home.
Mrs. Gladys Beers of Court Street was honored with a surprise birthday party hosted by her daughter Collette Beers. Friends gathered at the Beers home with decorations centered on a large orange pumpkin and a decorated cake. Also attending were Rita Atkinson Lansbach Nellie Burns Bertha Parks Ollie McClure and Jimmy Beers.
A speaker concluded that better highway pavement would yield the next best type of road and roughly a 100 percent saving in maintenance costs.
A U S Navy tug neared Bath from the Kennebec river mouth Tuesday morning towing an oil barge bound for Bath Iron Works in Boston. Motorists atop Carlton bridge watched with interest debating whether the vessel was a destroyer visitor or a rescue craft, noting election day rumors of Uncle Sam sending a guest to the Shipping City.
Mary Cunningham of the Modern School of Dancing entertained her ballroom dancing classes with a Halloween party Wednesday from six to nine at her Front street studio. Square dancing fox trots waltzes and party mixers were enjoyed. The grand march was led by Karen Mc Dougal and Tom York with elimination prizes won by Jill Olsen and Wayne Gurney. Refreshments were served by Mrs Grace Cunningham and Mrs W Gurney. Priscilla Witham now in Washington DC and Sterline Ryder in DC seek Bath friends. both Morse High graduates 1948.
Morse High reports Future Homemakers officers led by Celestia Savoy and Carol Gowell, with Miss Phyllis Flavin as advisor. Patch Hop prizes awarded for dancing and door prize. Senior Class candidates for Mohiba Queen Doris White and Barbara Urquhart. Friday rally, football game films, and assemblies feature Duke Montague and The Memory Lady Myrnella. Sophomore baked bean supper planned at Central church parish house. Rob ert Haggett leads class.
William Tillias takes over the Colonial restaurant management as Leo Venus exits due to ill health after 25 years. Tillias, a known restaurateur from Maine to Florida, previously worked at the Colonial. John Baretos, experienced in top East hotels and restaurants, is engaged as chef and the new menus receive praise.
Bath Memorial hospital auxiliary schedules a Lamplighters concert by the Central Maine Power Co. choral group for Friday November 21 at 815 p m as the final event of the hospital fair. Organizing committee includes Mrs W I Voorhees and Mrs Roger M Luke with Mrs Isadore Singer and Mrs William P Kelley handling publicity and tickets.
Easter lilies return for a second debut this year. Mrs Delmore Gilman of 32 South Street reports her Easter lily, after a spring finale with seven blossoms, regrew two large blooms following indoor wintering in the shade. A Times staff member also has an Easter lily blooming outdoors, duplicating the display, with another plant near bloom and a third ready to open if cold weather holds off.
Fortier Brothers defeat the Wrights 1743 to 1551 at the Park. The Fortiers led each string in this debut together as a five man Guards team while the Wrights were short handed due to Adrian Wright’s absence. Mrs. Robert Fortier coaches and plans another match after practice.
Three respondents faced Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Bath for failing to obtain fall vehicle inspection stickers. Joseph Goodwin Robert H. Parkinson and Anice T. Stone each paid four dollars and seventy cents in costs. Miles B. Hagan paid ten dollars plus four seventy. Floyd E. Skelton paid five dollars plus costs for a stop sign violation. Carroll E. Potter received a one week probation term plus ten dollars and four seventy.
Mrs Wesley Sweeney hosted a miscellaneous shower at 7 York Street for her sister in law Mrs Harold Chandler Jr yellow and white decor featured a heart centerpiece with a silver wedding bell Guests included Miss Tillie Cord, Mrs Esther Sullivan, Miss Agnes Sullivan, Mrs Frances Collins, Mrs Elizabeth Lundrigan, Mrs Annie Sullivan, Mrs Frances Robinson, Mrs Anis Bradford, Mrs Barbara Baungardner, Mrs Dorothy Palmer, Mrs Bessie Petit, Mrs Harold Chandler Sr, Mrs James Cilley, Mrs Lillian Dunton and Mrs Crosby
The Bath Country Club is without a golf professional after Joe Balnis resigned as golf pro at the club at season’s end October 15. He has since moved to Syracuse New York and may return to the Rosewood Country Club at Charleston West Virginia where he previously worked, taking Bath Club over.
Halloween night proved largely calm with the YMCA parade drawing many youths in costumes and masks. Pranks occurred in some districts and trick or treaters went out Friday night and Thursday, leaving households briefly short of candy.
Among the many Halloween gatherings Friday night was at 695 High Street home of Mr. and Mrs. George Nugent. Their son Pat Nugent hosted friends wearing dungarees and taking part in games and stunts while dancing to a record player. Pumpkin pies doughnuts cheese apples cider and candies were served. Guests included Sandra Daley Patty Hayes Kay Doyle Beverly Austin Jean Brown Robert Haggett Paul McCourt Robert Pellegrini Gerry Holland and Pat Nugent.
The communicable diseases report from Maine Department of Health and Welfare lists four chickenpox cases in Richmond, one infectious hepatitis case, and one meningococcal meningitis case for Sagadahoc County for the week ending October 18.
Mrs. James Hamilton R N was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. Alyce Chapman at 11 Libby Court. Blue and pink decor featured a bassinet beneath a wall stork with streamers. Guests included Mrs. Fenton Moore and Mrs. Ada Thomas among others as sandwiches cake and refreshments were served and a social hour followed.
The text notes that certain tribesmen in the Philippine Islands cooked only in fire embers with no utensils. It also states that about half a million residents of the Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are of Portuguese origin.
A mixed puzzle item presents a large crossword with numerous clues across and down, and a cryptoquote segment explaining the substitution cipher. It includes example mappings like AXYCLBAAXR for LONGFELLOW and a teaser about a Horace quote, indicating a multi-item puzzle page fragment commonly found in weekly papers.
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