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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1953
Page
2
The government announced that meat and bacon rationing will end next summer along with derationing of cheese and fats in 1954. Milk products may also be freed for private import, with subsidy remaining for milk prices. A White Paper details future home produced meat marketing and import arrangements as Britain continues postwar economic recovery.
Mr Eye notes NKVD operations may have expanded since his time. He explains two spy types, legal and illegal, with six Red Intelligence sections each employing at least two of each variety. If one ring is disrupted, others continue.
The 1954 Johnson Outboard Motors are shown at A P Small’s sales and service at 737 Washington street. The 5% hp model is touted as the world’s first truly quiet motor, praised by Mr. Small for its purring operation and silent transom vibration reduction.
Ismail Ege, a former Soviet agent turned Turkish citizen, testified before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee that 24 or more Russian spy rings operated in the United States during the Hitler Stalin pact, possibly increasing during World War II. He described his wartime role overseeing multiple spy networks.
Miss Nancy Blair daughter of Capt and Mrs William Blair of Washington street and Miss Lar dina Caverly daughter of Dr and Mrs Herbert T Caverly of Washington street appeared on the Portland Elks club program last Monday. Blair performed the Mary Stuart number and Caverly read Tonight Will be Different. Both were commended for their splendid dramatizations of outstanding selections.
One case was heard before Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff. The respondent pleaded guilty through attorney Harold J. Rubin and received a 20 day suspended sentence. placed on probation for 11 months.
Peter Pan Brownies gathered 17 members and a guest Mary Redennett at Gratechurch parish house. Flag bearers named for November are Joan Crocker and Margaret Besaw. color guards Jane Milliken and Jane Thayer.
Firefighters responded to a 2 30 a.m. alarm for a Davenport fire in Burnham Cunningham’s trailer near the Carlton bridge approach. The sofa was removed and the blaze extinguished after laying 300 feet of hose from a hydrant. Chief James R. Hay cites a smoldering cigarette as the probable cause. Cunningham woke and attempted to fight the fire himself.
Friday morning brought the coldest air of the season with thermometers around 20. Park ponds froze and many small ponds skimmed over. Some residents who did not empty bird baths faced ice issues while a few motorists lacked anti freeze and had radiator trouble.
Bath society members met with President Mrs Sumner Sewall presiding. They set a Nov 21 Christmas sale and supper at the club rooms with baked beans and cash tables. A Dec 4 5 fundraiser with a cake and bread company will boost club funds as members sell packages at city grocery stores.
Brownie Troop No. 13 of Central church met at the parish house with leader Mrs. Linwood Haynes and assistant Mrs. Donald Wilson. The 31 girls toured the Central Fire Station with Fire Chief Richard Frates and Mr. Swain, learning station workings and how the big ladder is raised. The visit was profitable and enjoyable, and the girls appreciated the courtesy shown.
About 50 members of the Bath Teachers club met at Lillian F. Fisher School for a monthly session with Miss Hazel Foster secretary to Earl Hayes of the Teacher Retirement System. Foster explained retirement laws and fielded questions. A finances committee was formed and Katherine Conley reported on the August Leaders Conference in Orono.
Sagadahoc County Women's Republican club met at South End P T A hall with over 50 members attending a baked beans supper at 6 30. Thurlow introduced Mrs Alice Plummer who outlined the New England Regional Conference in Boston and highlighted the national plan of action carried on by about 4000 clubs.
National Women’s group leaders meet to discuss party strength and public opinion on Secretary Benson’s job performance. Massachusettes leads with 7 185 members. Remarks urged members to write encouraging notes to the President and his aides.
Twenty one members of the First Baptist Sewing Circle met in the parish parlor to sew for the annual Christmas sale. Mrs. Ora Dauphin led the group and set committees for quilts aprons fancy work candy tickets and desserts. Supper menu includes beans salads rolls and coffee with plans for the November 21 event and an all day meeting November 13.
Members met at the Knights of Columbus hall with the vice regent presiding to discuss sports and plans for installing officers at 3.30 on Sunday afternoon.
Corliss Street Baptist church Free Will Workers met at the parsonage with Mrs. Harold L. Allen. Mrs. Harold Walker presided over a large gathering that advanced plans for a December 8 sale at the South End PTA hall on Washington street. The Philathea class will serve supper after the sale. A trading post added to the treasury and hostesses Mrs. Jacob Wheeler and Mrs. Walter Taylor served refreshments. The next meeting is November 18 with tack plan. next week’s meeting was canceled for Armistice Day.
Club Forty-Two held a weekly meeting in the clubroom with a covered dish supper. The event honored three new members Mrs. Herman Boudreau Mrs. William Ketchum and Mrs. Maurice Owen and served as a farewell for Mrs. Leon White who plans to leave the area early December.
A local club records welcoming cons on miniature dolls for new members on a loan leaving. The president presents a farewell centerpiece to Mrs White and thanks all members. Committee roles include Mrs Everett Cooke Mrs Howard Farr and Miss Edith Small for arrangements.
The Bath Extension Service held a Thursday meeting at Hyde Park Community Building. Vice Chairman Grace Fortier led due to Cecile Cromwell’s illness. Officers elected: Chairman Virginia Dauphinee, Vice Chairman Grace Fortier, Publicity Lorraine Kenyon, Secretary Treasurer Betty Kelley, Cards and Flowers Grace Bonsey, Home Management Louise Stimpson, Clothing Leader Patricia Paradis. The group planned a December 10 Christmas meal with a covered dish and officer installation. Stimpson to supervise supper. members to contribute 50 cent exchanges. A card to the Veterans' Hospital at Togus will be sent with party proceeds. Angie Crocker presented "Painting On Wood" with designs on cutting boards, salad forks, spoons. Gift ideas included knitted scarves, a smock, a rag doll, and men's argyle socks. Hostesses Betty Oliver, Margaret Robinson, and Winifred Downing served refreshments. New members Glenis Berry, Nell Black, and Marion Towle joined. About 20 guests attended: Ruth Robinson, Doris White, Ruth Comeau, and Margaret Horner.
The Inner Wheel group met at Foster Point with 20 members and one guest from Newburyport. Hostesses served dessert and coffee as routine reports were approved. overseas correspondence chairwoman urged reading letters from correspondents detailing Atlantic activities. Members assembled utility bags for the State Hospital in Augusta. next gathering set for November 19 at Mrs. John Parker’s on Summer Street.
Nequasset Extension Group met at the Good Will club hall in Woolwich for an all day session with dinner at noon. The meeting included a program on Handcraft led by Mrs Bernette Wallace and Mrs Vivian Hunter, with members making aluminum roe to key rings and plastetry. The slate of officers was to be announced at a later meeting scheduled for December.
Gary Parker and Robert Hag will lead the evening devotions and the role playing. A group conducted by President Jack Warren will direct the events followed by games to complete the program.
About 50 members attended the Winter Street Aid gathering. Miss Varney, treasurer, reported on a rummage sale, and Mrs. Addison returned after several weeks away. A silent prayer honored Mrs. Florence Klippel. At 2 30 p m the group attended the World Community meeting at the Church of the New Jerusalem led by Mrs. Laforest E Hodgkins with readings and a solo by Mrs. Louis A Dole. Hostesses named for the next meeting include Mrs. Fred Foote Mrs. Charles Nelson and Mrs. Fred Higgins with Mrs. Susie set to organize.
The Let ter Carriers Auxiliary met at Pearl Tanguay’s home with Athena Gilles and Ruth McLan present. They scheduled a rummage sale for November 28 at the G A R hall with Ruby Hooker and Athena Gillespie as co chairmen. A Christmas party will be held later with Emily Mc Mann and Lerline Cummings as co hostesses.
Ernest Edgar Kateon Auxiliary Department President and Dorothy B nt Fates Auxiliary leader praised the group for leading the 1954 membership prize. A covered dish supper at 6 30 featured tossed salad cakes and coffee with officers discussing the Ohio convention changes. Committee members Beatrice oo Bina w Anna Swain Helen Gagnon and June Wright helped in the dining room. The department officers then attended an auxiliary inspection in Richmond and schedule next meeting for November 19.
Helping Hand club met with Mrs Simon Cyr at her Middle street home Thursday evening. Emile Cyr president led the business session as plans were laid for Ange le. Further arrangements will be made at the next meeting. appreciation.
An organized gathering was held as a donation aided the club at Eleven. A hostess served refreshments at the street address with Mrs. involved, marking an evening event on November 19.
A Brunswick assembly lists speakers Father Bellefontaine and Miss Sister Mary Elsa with a slate of officers and guides. Co chairs Louise Edgett and Vivian Kron Strand are assisted by Gladys King Nellie O Connor Sophie McPherson Gertrude Nu Gent Elizabeth Holland Beatrice Thibeault suggesting ongoing organizational activity.
T. W. Hyde Camp met Monday evening at the G A R hall with Commander Robert Metcalf presiding. Reports covered the Oakland Auxiliary visit and a resume of the New England Regional held in Augusta. Members were urged to attend the National President of the Auxiliary Mildred Webster’s reception at the Eastland hotel in Portland Saturday at seven, with Frances Warner and Maurice Warner on the reception and Armistice Day memorial committee.
Commander Vernon Miller, long time member of the Sons of Union Veterans, is noted for leading the dedication of a new monument honoring Baton Civil War soldiers. A reception followed the ceremony with refreshments provided by John Osborne, Robert Metcalf and Donald Preble.
Central church Troop 2 met Monday afternoon after school with president Margaret Wethering leading Armistice members. Members worked on Thanksgiving projects and pot holders, while Sharon Milliken and Barbara Kenney demonstrated bandage practice and cleanliness. Pamela Litchfield and Judy Libby planned games and music.
At the Central Church business meeting plans were set for a Christmas sale and supper in the parish house on Dec. 4. Mrs. James Henderson led the charge with Pilgrim Fellows assisting. Members were asked to gather toys for the toy table and items for the fish pond. The friendship basket circulates, and Mrs. George Moses invited members to sew at her home on Corliss Street, Nov. 12, with a social hour and hosts Mrs. Arthur MacDonald, Mrs. Lawrence Matter, and Mrs. George Moses.
The Woman's Society for at First Church Beacon Street held its monthly business meeting in the vestry Monday evening with 14 in attendance. Devotions were led by Mrs. Arline Anderson with scripture reading and prayer. The business portion continued on Page Five.
Across clues listed and numbered form a crossword grid with hints like Kind of Moh and River and Roman pound. Entries include terms for time Scot Vermont and various nouns and adjectives to solve the crossword puzzle.
A compact listing of crossword style hints including Thin 28 Noted Coin 31 Live coal 32 Feats 34 Largest continent 37 Land measure 38 Cry of a cow 39 Shoshonean Indian 41 Masculine pronoun.
A short explanation of solving a cryptoquote. It notes that one letter stands for another and uses examples like X for O. It mentions single letters and word length as clues and that daily code letters change.
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