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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1956
Page
5
A Maine gas tax increase from six to seven cents per gallon is argued against. The Maine Petroleum Industries Committee warns it would raise rates above New England peers, burden motorists including workers and farmers, and needlessly raise state debt. We should wait for federal highway grants and avoid adding taxes now.
The president may revise his controversial security risk program after consulting Attorney General Thompkins. Since an executive order enacts the program, changes rest with the president alone. Critics pointed to the Ladejinsky firing and rehiring episode as a peak of concern. The aim is to balance national security with individual rights and keep skilled civil servants from leaving government service.
The article notes the 21 mile English Channel as a water barrier historically protecting Britain and the 91 mile strait near Formosa, guarding the island from continental aggression. It suggests Formosa stays secure with limited US air support, barring full-scale assault. A man touring a municipal car show joked about buying a car if parking could continue there.
John Carter Vincent, retired State Department officer, will speak at Bowdoin College on Wednesday at 8 15 p.m. in Moulton Union lounge, sponsored by the Political Forum. His talk, The Formosan Crisis, covers decades in China service, Geneva consulships, and roles at Potsdam and the United Nations conferences.
Candlelight of Brotherhood drew over 100 members and guests as West Bath Grange hosted a varied program. Musical numbers, readings, a tableau, and a discussion on sales tax highlighted the evening, with plans announced for the Irish Minstrels on March 18 and community notices for March 2 and next week refreshments.
The BIW Camera Club will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the BIW Recreational hall club room. The Feb 17 program, cancelled due to snow, is rescheduled. H Sewall Williams will show color movies from Mad River Glen Vermont and other New England ski areas. Williams formerly owned Ulla Lodge at Mad River Glen. The club invites BIW employees, friends, and anyone interested in photography or skiing.
Judge Gardiner Deering presided as four defendants pleaded guilty to traffic offenses. John C. Constantine of Augusta and John H. Thompson of Gardiner each admitted speeding 60 mph and were fined $10 with $5.70 costs, with Bernard Holdsworth as complainant. Kermit A. Danforth of Portland pleaded guilty to 70 mph on Route 201 at Bowdoin, paying $10 fine and $5.70 costs. Lewis E. Savage of Cedar Grove Woolwich admitted failing to stop at Water and Vine streets, fined $5 and $5.70 costs. Patrolman Bernard Holdsworth and Patrolman Arthur Taintor were the complainants.
Rep Rodney E Ross Jr writes on busy Tuesdays with joint Republican caucuses, hearings on budget, taxes and holidays, and local bills affecting Bath Sagadahoc and Merrymeeting Bay. He notes hearings on education fish and game highways and a proposal to observe five holidays on the nearest Monday.
Milk samples in Bath for January under Health Officer R Clinton McFadden show raw milk and pasteurized milk results. Raw milk lists several producers with butterfat and solids, with plate counts from 8 000 to 51 000 and some notes on sediment and cleanliness. Pasteurized milk records include producers Granite Farm Dairy and Oakhurst Dairy with varying plate counts from 3 000 to 48 000 and notes on coli tests and phos values.
At the home and school meeting the subject Introducing Our Children to Careers was explored by Mrs Mildred Westermeyer association president and Mrs Doris Thistle with a five member parent panel. Dr Michael Weaver moderated as attendees discussed Shall We Choose Careers for Our Children. A book display highlighted reading habits shaping vocations. Ray Hamel was elected secretary. The next meeting March 23 will feature a prize speaking contest for 8 10 year old students on Good Citizenship with funds discussed for playground equipment.
Gov Edmund Muskie will officially open the fourth annual Maine Sports and Boating Show at Portland Exposition Building on March 14. The weeklong event, backed by the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce, features Bill Edson of Portland and a strong boating emphasis with exhibitors displaying a 35 ft cruiser to a dinghy valued at over 75000. A 35 by 20 ft tank hosts daily canoe tilting and log rolling demos by Maine woodsmen as part of a hour long stage show and a nightly junior casting contest with more bets to be announced.
The Misers club shared a happy evening with Mrs Walter H Bowker and Miss Betsy Potter as guests. Mrs Carroll Wakefield hosted the gathering and the next meeting is planned at Mrs Raymond Small's Pleasant street home next week.
At the Feb 24 Suburb Civic club session President Mrs. Keith Atwood and members welcomed Mrs. James Footer as a new member. An advertising game was won by Mrs Footer. Refreshments were served, and the refreshment committee for the March 10 meeting includes Mrs. Harold Mott, Mrs. James York, Mrs. Donald Wilson and Mrs. Emery Footer. A paper party and guest reminder accompany the next gathering.
Washington's birthday was marked February 22 at the Old Ladies Home with a dining room trimmed in American flags and patriotic table settings. A noon oyster stew menu led to favorite desserts and a buffet supper in the evening.
A school survey of 660 pupils in Honolulu finds over half watch television every night, averaging three hours. Among responses, a mother asks the principal to stop homework so her child can watch TV, and another requests a nap time due to late TV viewing.
A newspaper page presents a large crossword with clues from 1 across to 46 and a down list, plus a Cryptoquote puzzle. The cryptogram decodes to a Henry Longfellow style quote with a declared solution “GREAT IN THE COUNCIL, GLORIOUS IN THE FIELD-POPE.”
Girl Scout Leaders Association met at Winter Street Church to arrange banquets during Scout Week, March 6 to 12. Brownie banquet set for March 8 and Intermediate and Senior banquet for March 16 at Huse School, with each troop providing decorations. Cookie sale scheduled April 16 to 26, with leaders approving an extra two cents per box to support the Low home restoration in Savannah.
Rotary officers Ira G Nadine president T Tarpy Schulten second vice president Carl Y Kennedy treasurer join all officers and members in hoping this anniversary year in Rotary brings peace prosperity and happiness to our community nation and troubled world.
The Bath Chapter of Red Cross and Bailey Evening School completed a seven week Home Nursing course started in December. Mrs Lenesta Ham RN led the sessions at Memorial Hospital Red Cross room. Four students received certificates: Mrs Duncan Bragg Mrs Granville Colby Mrs Lorene Frazier and Mrs Ruth Cornelius.
A continuation of the Legion page One listing reads names including Mitchell, Susan Grevers, Arthur Lonig, Philip Weybrant, Robert McCrae, Robert Arsenault, Bruce Weybrant, Heather McClure, Harry, Jacqueline and Geraldine Bennett, W. Allen Ford, Helen Moses and Robert Lowery.
Hockomock Council D of P held its regular meeting at Red Men’s hall with Acting Pocahontas Marjorie Steele presiding in the absence of Pocahontas. Attendance was strong as members traveled from distant areas. The council voted to purchase new stationery. March 3 hostesses are Mrs Louise Cromwell and Mrs Maude Dowling. A social hour followed with readings, card games, television programs, and refreshments.
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