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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1952
Page
2
B Nichols, president, and Tress marry C Webber, editor, in a formal city ceremony. The couple's families attended as the wedding was announced in local notices.
Edward F. Dorset announces the 1954 Christmas Club payoff at 1.08 billion dollars, the largest in club history with 460000 more members. New York leads in deposits, followed by Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as members plan savings, education, insurance, and mortgage payments.
A Council of State Chambers of Commerce bulletin argues federal electric power is tax subsidized and that a true yardstick for private utility rates requires allocating multi purpose project costs to power facilities. It calls for amortizing power facility costs, repaying invested funds with interest to the Treasury, and equal tax payments to federal, state, and local governments. It notes opponents of socialized power resist such a program.
The speaker argues that socialized projects fail when run like government. If forced to operate on a business basis the idea of deep federal power would fail, with no evidence government runs businesses more efficiently than private enterprise.
About three million Americans work to produce goods for export to foreign markets. Exports bring in more than 15 billion dollars in revenue annually, while imports totaling around 10 billion dollars enter the United States each year. Exports and imports directly affect every American, and ships are essential to these lifeblood activities.
A busy municipal court session before Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff heard multiple cases. Herman F. Coombs of Bath was found guilty of failing to stop for inspection and fined 10 dollars plus 5.70 in costs, with an appeal bond set at 50 dollars. Other defendants from Portland, Brunswick, and nearby areas faced fines for stopping at signs, speeding, and drunken driving, with several awaiting further hearings or appeals.
Schulze warned city leaders about the high costs of rapid compulsory clean-up laws and cited the Maine Department of Public Health and Sanitary Water Board as saying municipal sewage must be halted or reduced to clean streams. He noted Augusta's survey showing a $3% million sewage facility bill and questioned homeowners willingness to higher taxes for schools. He is scheduled for a WCSH-TV appearance on November 16 at 7:45 p.m. to detail industry actions and future plans.
The month shows 18 fire alarms with 3 via alarm system and 15 by telephone. Engine 2 radio installation pending parts. Alvah Lewis becomes second assistant chief. R. Earl Fortier promoted to engine Co. 4 captain. Lawrence Sprague named lieutenant. Ten building permits total 10,050. 1 dwelling, 4 garages, 5 repairs. 12 burials at Oak Grove, 3 monument foundations. shrubbery at Leeman highway. Highway work includes 36 inch sewer outlet at Harvard Dock, road widening on Old Brunswick road, salt storage upgrades, new foundation bids, and sewer plans for Charles street and Goddard's pond. Center street railroad crossing improved. Tree removal contract awarded to Goodall Tree Expert Co. Public Welfare aided 46 persons. 23 cases non-reimbursable, 29 hours labor to Highway Dept. Health Dept reports communicable diseases and investigates 15 additional cases. City Hall repairs, new windows and doors. heating cost reductions via thermostat. Junior High extra grading and rock excavation costs exceed estimate. reserve funds to cover excess.
Probate court notes multiple wills and administrations filed in Bath Topsham and nearby towns. Executors named include Benjamin P. Coombs Joseph W Lausier Earle A McFee Lynn M Bussey and Allan Spear with several estates and bonds approved. Foreign wills acknowledged and inventories and accounts filed. Concluding line notes North America population at about 225 million.
Nathan C. White cites council October figures for grading costs and other items. Total expenditures reach $8,530 with an unencumbered and unallocated balance of $7,383.10, prompting action at the regular meeting.
Bath residents urge restoring the flagpole at Bath city park after the hurricane damaged mast in September. City Manager Nathan C. White says the issue will go to the city Council, presenting three options: replace at current site, repair the existing pole, or erect a new one elsewhere. Veterans Day passed without the flag flying.
Bath Council of Church Women sponsored World Community Day held Friday afternoon at Wesley Methodist Church with about 40 attendees. Rev. Richard J. Schaper spoke on the World Council of Churches assemblies in Evanston Iowa and Amsterdam Holland with slides. Local offerings aid foreign countries. many aid items will be shipped overseas.
Chief Edward L Gaudreau urges motorists to exercise care as winter nears and year round. He stresses keeping distance, not passing on hills, obeying signals, watching pedestrians, yielding in crosswalks, slowing at curves, and stopping when school buses unload children. He reminds drivers to stay alert and keep both hands on the wheel. Always be careful.
Three cases heard by Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff in Munici Murland Yard Portland 59 pleaded innocent through attorney Jacob Aggar but was found guilty of speeding 75 mph on Route 201 at Bowdoin and fined 10 dollars with 5.70 costs. Two intoxication and probation cases also heard both pled guilty probation violations placed on file and each fined 10 dollars with 6.60 costs or 30 days in jail for intoxication charges.
City manager outlines delay caused by unclear telephone message routing to proper department. Easter term Paschal derives from Hebrew Passover word.
Donald Emero of Bath was elected chairman of the Sagadahoc County Petroleum Industries committee at a city hall meeting. Leroy Snowdon of Maine Petroleum Industries spoke on how gasoline taxes raise prices, and the group set its 1955 legislative program with officers including H Lawrence Small as vice chairman and Carlton B Kelley as secretary.
Army Cpl Chandler Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Edwin A Rogers of North Bath took part in VII Corps Westwind maneuvers across South Central Germany with the 5th Infantry Division MP Company. Army Cpl Donald E Blake son of Mr and Mrs Clarence I Blake of 23 Shawstreet serves in Company L of the 16 Infantry Regiment and was praised by Maj Gen G S Meloy for raids road blocks and attacks during Indian Summer maneuvers in Germany. Rogers joined in May 1953 completed basic at Fort Dix and arrived overseas in December. Blake joined in April 1953 and arrived overseas in September.
A pageant featuring mother and daughter fashions from historic to modern times delighted a local audience. Mrs William Blaisdell led with 1920s flapper styles while brides from past to present appeared, including a 55 year old gown. Models included Mrs Donald Hanscom Mrs Stanwood Gilman and others with young stylists Marlene Logan Patty Rogers and Diana Pye.
National outlets including Pete Brown and Burton Munhall will hunt in Maine as the Maine Development Commission flags a statewide deer season. Cards from across the state show notable bucks including a 192 pound nine-pointer from Waterville and a 302 pound live-weight seven-pointer near Caswell.
John G. Morse and Sons of Bath were the low bidders on a New England Telephone and Telegraph Company project to construct an 88 car garage on St. John Street. The commission awarded or is evaluating bids for the Bath project.
The Rotary Club reviewed ongoing community service activities at Morse High, including supporting athletic teams, Boys' State attendance, and glee club performances. Suggestions included Citizenship Day, recognizing scholastic standing, and Witch Spring improvements. Guests included Rotarians Wilkes and Pinfold, and junior high students William Potter, Walter Staples, and Walter Upham.
A new school dedication program is arranged jointly by the Board of Education and the P. T. A. central council. The refreshments committee is led by co chairs Mrs D J Perry and Mrs Alvin Jewett with members Mrs Egbert Tukey Mrs Frederick Brown Mrs Harold Corliss Mrs Stanley Hutchins Mrs Harry Larrabee Mrs Owen Williams Mrs Leonard Thombs Mrs Carl Dearborn Mrs George Gardenier Mrs Orris Ames and Mrs Carroll Deering.
Veal chops are described as delicious when dipped in beaten egg and coated with seasoned bread crumbs. The crumbs are flavored with salt pepper celery salt and paprika for seasoning.
A daily cryptogram provides a puzzle with clues and a quoted message. The page includes a cryptogram example using LONGFELLOW and a Byron quotation about ink. It also notes the puzzle format and distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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