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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
2
The notice lists subscription options with annual and semiannual pricing and states circulation under second class postal rates at Bath. It notes entry at the Bath post office for postal processing.
The piece argues private investor owned power firms deliver most of the nation’s electricity and pay substantial taxes. It contrasts private success with government owned power, claiming tax exemptions for public power undermine tax fairness. It contends private enterprise offers advancement for ordinary savers and labels government operation as socialism.
An expert says US coal reserves appear effectively unlimited with Illinois able to last 3000 years Indiana 2000 years and Kentucky 1400 years at projected 1950 production. He argues coal will stay central to steel and power industries and that free enterprise will sustain growth without government subsidies.
The Bell System paid $346 million in taxes last year while the Post Office paid none. Bell System operated with substantial profit. the Postal Service ran a loss of $577 million. Bell System property value totals about $92 billion. The Post Office Department has no idea whatever of the overall picture.
The VA averages 80 days to process death claims while private insurers pay over 75 percent of claims within 15 days, highlighting differing timelines in benefits administration.
Seventh grade pupils at Huse Memorial School held a Halloween party Friday night to celebrate PTA drive success led by Mrs. Marie Hamblett. Winners in games included Rita Trask and others. Frances Witham and Sherry Robinson won the talent show. Keith Crockett presented movies. organizers were Mrs. Ruth Trueworthy and Mrs. Evelyn Percy.
City Manager Mittendorf notes the council cut staffing to three for winter and outlines health reports including seven communicable disease cases, parking meter revenue, and new railroad crossing signs. He discusses Kelley Field planning with Portland officials, potential field site changes, bids, and timing for construction and turf work, signaling a special meeting to review football field plans.
Battery C of the 901st FA Battalion invites draft age men and veterans to join the Organized Reserve Corps. Enlistees choose their branch and unit, with veterans guaranteed rank, and non veterans aged 18 to 36 may enlist without a new medical exam if health remains unchanged. Drills are two hours with pay, promotion potential, and possible retirement income. For details contact Sgt. First Class Harry Fullerton or 2nd Lt. Albert Kilgore. Reserve duty won t interfere with regular employment and supports national security.
Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers Club met Thursday with Mrs. Sadie Thomas. Vice president Elva Edwards presided. They planned a cooked food sale on November 10 for the Woolwich fire department at the Commercial Market in Bath. The Billy Brown dance date changed to November 17 at Tuesday Hall Day's Ferry with music by the Esquires. The next meeting is November 16 at the homes of Mrs. Cynthia Phillips and Mrs. Arline Strout. Refreshments were served by the hostesses aided by Mrs. Fran Moffitt. Attendees included a large list of members and one guest, Miss Lillian Witham.
Edward T Farrar Jr Richard Snowden Charles E Murray Jr and Mervin E Bronson enlisted in the U S Air Force sworn in November 2 will report to Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Pvt Farrar son of Edward T Farrar and Myrtle N Pye Morse High graduate 1949 Pvt Snowden son of Rupert A Snowden Morse High 1950 graduate Pvt Murray son of E Murray and Pvt Bronson son of Fareda V Bronson Morse High 1950 graduate Bronson brothers George and William in U S Army
Nine of the eleven players named to the all-Big Ten football team in 1949 were seniors. The roster highlights veteran leadership and enduring skill across the conference.
Frederick P. O'Connell announced the third American Legion Rehabilitation Seal Campaign during American Legion Week with Glenn Lamoreau named State Chairman. Local members assist as committee, and seals will be mailed to all Maine Legionnaires to fund services for hospitalized veterans, widows and orphans. The drive aims to expand Togus services and add staff as Korean War veterans return, funding ambulatory patient entertainment and emergency aid.
Harry W. Whittam died suddenly at his North Bath home on Tuesday morning at age 70. Born March 19, 1889 in Bath, he worked at Bath Iron Works and later 30 years at Oak Grove cemetery. Survived by son Herman, sisters Mrs. Donnell Mrs. Harnish and Mrs. Littlefield, brother Clarence Whitlam. Funeral Friday at 3 30 from Curtis Funeral Home with interment at Oak Grove.
Miss Mattie Louise Stilphen 70 of 60 Richard son street Bath died Wednesday morning after a long illness. Born August 20 1880 she was a Bath native and long time Con gress Shirt Co employee. Survived by sister Lena Stilphen Bath brothers Irving L Everett M of Bath and George of Portland. Funeral Friday 1 30 p m from Richardson street home with Rev Murchie Gordon Beacon Street Methodist Church. Oak Grove burial.
A. M. Main president of the State committee Omar King and William Perkins of Bath attended the annual Y M C A World Service Committee meeting at the Augusta Y Sunday. Kenneth Smith from Waterville spoke on his four years in Poland as a Y M C A foreign service secretary under communist control and the need to bow to government dictated programs and speakers.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pillsbury Jr and children Priscilla and Johannah return to Hudson Massachusetts after visiting Mrs Pillsburys parents Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall on High Street Mr and Mrs Sewall expected back in Bath next week after a six week stay in California
Twenty two girls of Red Rose Troop 6 held their fifth meeting of the season with a Halloween party and cookout. They started at Corliss Street Baptist Church, baked fires, and cooked dinner under older girls earning camping and games badges. Chaperones Mrs Rut Hawkes and Mrs Ruth Anderson supervised, with leaders guiding Scoutcraft and activities for different age groups. A home cooked food sale is planned at Rogers Hardware with mothers supervising, and refreshments provided by Cubs' parents.
The group met at Grace Episcopal church parish house with Mrs. Ralph Card and Mrs. Thomas Aikenhead leading. Shirley Ames and Janice Card collected dues while Susan Connard and Lorraine Cormier managed the budget. A Halloween birthday party followed with refreshments and games. The girls sang to Donalene Albert, turning eight on Oct 31.
Blue Bird Brownies met at Corliss Street vestry with 27 attendees including Ruth Hathorne and Katherine Libbey. Mary Pratt celebrated a birthday as the troop shared a Halloween themed party with stories songs games refreshments and a candy bag sendoff.
The St Marys Cub Pack 53 held a Halloween party on October 27 at Lambert Park Recreation hall with 50 costumed Cubs and leaders. Cubmaster Noe Simard led the Pledge and guided activities while Arthur Bourque and others assisted. Prizes were awarded for costume categories and a broomstick relay race added fun as den mothers served doughnuts cider and apples to guests.
Wild Rose Troop 2 met at 6 Garden Street to discuss Juliet Low and Girl Scouting while two equipment bags were completed and displayed at the Insurance Company window. Thirty six scouts attended the Monday session and Moose patrol led in attendance and in a hiking and compass contest that saw a 57 minute excellent time and Hawk patrol, comprised of 11 year olds, close behind.
Crisp fall weather fuels an overnight trek by 14 Scouts and five Explorers plus Scout master Anderson and assistants Victor Lonn Lloyd Coombs and Robert Potter to Devil's Den in woods off Lower High Street. They pitched tents, prepared supper and endured cold quiet before returning Friday dinner with a list of hikers including Freddie Bush Leland Hopkins Jon Lang and others.
A Halloween party for ten people took place Saturday at Scoutland site with chaperones Art Stilphen and Bert Stilphen. The committee planned games favors and activities and the event proceeded with a bang.
AS STUDENTS SEE IT notes the Home Room 7 winners of the Thrift Banner and the new Teen-Age Book Club offering five monthly books for 25 cents with a free book after four purchases. French club hosts a teaching film night with two features A Paris and La Seine. The intramural Bug League narrows to top teams as a faculty match is teased. Sophomores plan a rummage sale after football season. The Morse Mentor debuts with subscriptions at 55 cents. Brunswick seniors invite Morse students to a hat dance before the Morse Brunswick game.
Reserved seats go on sale a week before the event with red tickets soon. Reserved seats cost 15 cents above regular charge and require exchange of the regular ticket. Admission is 1 for adults 1, 75 cents for students, 50 cents for spectators.
Postmaster Edward N. Hartnett urges early mailing of Christmas parcels for Armed Forces overseas including personnel families and authorized U S civilians. Parcels to Japan Korea and Pacific islands should go now. 60 pound limit and strong boxes with secure tying cushioning and legible inked addresses are required.
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