Eisenhower to be asked to Korea and budget move
The excerpt shows President Truman inviting General Eisenhower to assume the presidency if desired and outlines the 1954 budget to be submitted to Congress by January 18. Eisenhower replies he will send a representative to meet the Budget Director and arrange transport to Korea if needed. The White House notes an orderly transfer of executive business and hints at Ike’s Washington return during the upcoming meetings. The piece also notes Truman’s praise for Stevenson and hints at anticipated elections and a nontraditional State of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Korea
Congress
Eisenhower
Truman
White House
Washington
Stevenson
Harry
Government Hives Amid Rumor Of Shakeup In Washington
A cautious tale of a looming upheaval in federal service divides workers into three casts. Appointees sense an end of tenure, career officers fear disruption, and rank and file staff face Civil Service protections. The piece notes expected changes across State Department, VA, FSA, and Post Office as budget cuts loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Veterans’ Administration
Federal Security Agency
Post Office
Uncle Sam
All Together We Choose the President for Next Term
The nation selects the President to lead for four-year term starting January 20. Voter choice marks a peaceful transfer of power as the new administration prepares to take office.
Toward Peace and Prosperity United Across Parties
The passage urges Americans to set aside harsh words and work together for the country’s interests. It calls on all to unite beyond party lines to promote peace and prosperity.
Birds at feeding stations urged in Baypoint notes
Harriet E. Worrell asks the Independent to keep publishing bird reports from local correspondents. She cites Five Islands and Rockmere Lodge participants studying birds, butterflies, and nature, and defends recent bird identifications while urging continuity of the Baypoint and Robinhood notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Independent
Maine
Five Islands
Rockmere Lodge
Baypoint
Robinhood
Earl MacMahan
Roger Tory Peterson
Peterson
Rockies
Captain MacMahan
Harriet E. Worrell
Shapely eyebrows tips for color and application
A sharp eyebrow pencil heightens the arch and darkens or thickens brows. Choose a color plausible with hair color—black with dark hair, brown with red or lighter shades. Draw short light strokes in the direction of natural hair growth.
Etiquette Note from Yemen on Sitting Style
A Western reader is told that Yemen, near the Red Sea, is a place where showing the soles of feet is considered rude. The piece notes that Yemenis sit on carpeted floors in the Eastern style rather than on chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yemen
Red Sea
Arabia
Faith of His Fathers theme tops Boy Scout awards event
The program centered on the Faith of His Fathers theme as America’s settlers pursued religious political and economic freedom. Bobcat awards will be given at the next Pack meeting with all parents urged to attend. Cubs sang to close the session and boys received apples as they left. Reports from chairmen will follow supper. Council members planning to attend may call Mrs Maurice Libby at 223 before November 15 to help the meeting committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Maurice Libby
Cubs Attend Den Meeting With Plans and Naval Trip
The Den of boys, led by Den Mother Mrs. Merritt Scott, announced future plans including morning meetings when a Den Mother is available. A trip to the Naval Air Station is set for Saturday at 9:30 from the parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Small
Bath
Meneitt Scott
Bath Girl Scout Council Annual Meeting
The Bath Girl Scout Council holds its annual meeting in La. Four registered Bath Girl Scout adults are members of the council and are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Bath
Troop 13 Holds Thanksgiving Themed Meet at Central Church
Troop 13 met Tuesday afternoon at Central church for games relays and songs to kick off a Christmas preparation. Mrs. Russell Kenney led a relay and family games as girls collect canned food for a Thanksgiving basket to be delivered at the next meeting on November 18. There is no meeting next week due to the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Russell Kenney
Brownies Meet at Corliss Street Vestry
Blue Bird Brownies gathered Monday afternoon at Corliss street vestry with leader Mrs. Zulipha Richardson. Martha Pratt and Diane Staples collected dues and attendance while Linda Foster and Mary Parshley led the Brownie Promise. Linda Ames and Pratt reviewed laws as they worked on Tenderfoot requirements and enjoyed Brownie Tunnel games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bird Brownies
Corliss Street Vestry
Zulipha Richardson
Martha Pratt
Juliet Low
Diane Staples
Linda Foster
Mary Parshley
Linda Ames
Red Rose Troop Elects New Officers After Scout Meeting
Red Rose Troop 6 met at Corliss Street Church. Ellen Oliver announced new Tenderfoot, officers elected: Nancy White vice president, Sandra Bean secretary, Alice McNeil treasurer, Arlene King Juliet Low girl, Janice Card. 15 girls attended hike and cookout for Juliet Low birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rose
Red Rose Troop
Corliss Street
Ellen Oliver
Roberta Haab
Marilyn Foster
Ann Lown
Needlework Guild
Scoutland
Juliet Low
Oliver Foster
Ralph Card
Mary Donnell
Nancy White
Sandra Bean
Alice McNeil
Arlene King
Janice Card
Cow with Long Life of Production Retired in Topsham
Bessie Shepard a registered Holstein of Charles H Rackley Tops ham retired from production after 3 177 days over nine periods totaling 118 716 pounds of milk and 4204 pounds of butterfat from two daily milkings. Her lifetime exceeded average by about seven years. Her peak record came at seven years six months with 16 378 pounds of milk and 567 pounds of butterfat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Shepard
Charles H. Rackley
Topsham
U.S
Bath Municipal Court Hears Fines and Costs
Two Bath men pled guilty and paid fines and costs of 5.15 each in Bath municipal court. Huse P. T A. will meet Thursday at eight at the school. Mothers of the fifth grade will host and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Men
Bath Municipal Court
Huse P. T A
Waldo High students sweep Apple Pie contest
Althea and two Waldo High School classmates took second and third place in the Apple Pie contest with a clean sweep. Prizes of 8, 5, and 3 dollars were awarded to the top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea
Waldoboro High School
Jeanne Frye
Military and Naval Children’s Home
Memorial Hospital
Wheelbarrow Rides For G. O. P. Winners In Bath
Two Stevenson backers joined the 200 pound Bath pair Merton Dearing and Clarence Moody for wheelbarrow rides through town. The route started at Blackie's restaurant went up Center and Water streets to City Park, with participants reporting strong, if unconventional, endurance.
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Stevenson
Ralph
City Hall
Bath Iron Works
Merton Dearing
Bath
Clarence Moody
Denesen
Blackie
City Park
Center
Water Street
Lions Club hears talk on television over telephone lines
Wilbur Rice of New England Tel explained television via telephone wires at the Sedgwick Lions Club last Wednesday. He discussed radio and TV waves and showed a chart to members, with Daniel Williams and Howard Kirkpatrick present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Rice
Bath
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Lions Club
Sedgwick
Mr. Rice
Daniel Williams
Howard Kirkpatrick
Bath man pays fines and starts 30 day probation
Fred Sutherland Jr of Bath paid 10 dollars and 4.70 costs in Bath Municipal court Friday plus 5 dollars and 4.70 costs with 30 days probation to pay. The note then mentions Paris France rests on gypsum beds used to make plaster and wallboard, known as Plaster of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sutherland, Jr
Bath
Paris
France
Better Gravy Roast Pork With Tart Apple Slips
A kitchen note explains scoring fat fat slits and inserting tart apple pieces before roasting to enrich gravy. The technique promises a more flavorful gravy and tender pork.
City departments report varied progress on repairs and projects
The Highway and Sewer Department details numerous small works including curb relaying on Center Street, 966 feet of new walk on Middle and Lincoln Streets, repainting traffic lines, meter posts inspection, 59 feet of sewer replacement and 17 new manholes. New equipment purchases include a snow plow and a street sweeper now installed. Public Welfare notes 103 points of relief and 25 hours city hall maintenance. Health reports seven cases of communicable disease. dozer operations total 120 hours at disposal area. Parking meters yielded $1 018.35 in collections. meter fines $30. bank moves expect $250 annual savings in express charges. Construction notes cover a new elementary school bus completion by Jan 15, bond proceeds of $175,677.15 from First National Bank of Boston, Gahan's Bridge Sewer progress slowed by tide levels, Kelley Field grading and loam stockpiling, cemetery work, and pending loam costs around $2.5 per yard. City Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway and Sewer Department
Center Street
Middle Street
Lincoln Street
Public Welfare Department
Health Department
Rochester
N. H
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank of Boston
Gahan's Bridge
Kelley Field
Peny 4
Nath Ote
Monthly Bates Court Sees Multiple Estate Filings and Accounts
Foreign wills and estate actions listed from Lexington to Bath include Hollis Webster Albert Webster estate and Charles E Shepard Bath. Final accounts and licenses to sell real estate are presented by executors administrators and guardians for numerous estates including Zetta Higgins Georgetown Emma Bickford Woolwich and Barbara Mank Phippsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Webster
Lexington
Mass
Albert N. Webster
C.t.a
Charles E. Sh
Bate
Charles A
Lawrence Roe
Palisdale
N. J
Mary R. Phillips Sager
New York Trust Co
Jennie S. Butler
Bath
Edward W. Bridgham
John P. Carey
Zetta M. Higgins
Georgetown
M. Rasmussen
Emma M. Bickford
Woolwich
Arthur J. Tracey
Charles E. Shepard
Charles A. Shepard
Walter Spe
Topsham
Frances E. Roehrig
Arene
Ty Harvey
T. Pierce
Billian
Ezra Ralph Bridge
Rexecutrix
William W. Er
Bof
Emma L
Robert+ ison
Executrix
James
Charles* T. Small
Barbara Mank
Phippsburg
Margaret M. Mank
Guardian
Morse-Brunswick Football Rally Draws 150 Students
A Morse-Brunswick football rally at the Community Center drew over 150 students with talks by co captains Stover and Bruce and coach Robert Frink. The event, a Youth Council project, featured music by Doris White and dancing for more than 100 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse-Brunswick
Community Center
Peaches Ready For Skins After Quick Boil
Instructions advise blanching peaches in boiling water to loosen skins. Peel away easily after a brief scald, then proceed with the fruit.
Crossword Puzzle From The King Features Syndicate
A cryptogram puzzle presents a quote by Martial and a quoted clue set including Across and Down entries for deer hints, weights, barriers, and country terms. The page also includes a cryptoquote header with a sample solved line and a note about letter substitution in the puzzle.
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Warner Pathe News
Pfe. Bienvenido L. Acevedo
New York City
North Korea
International
Central
Coastal Maine
Thuis
Pisce
Asa Vored
Bate Court
J. Horace McClure
Register
Gordon
Mamens
C. Field
W. Henry Double
Mary D. Avery
Eugene E. W. Ingalls
Morse
Scotland
Anewer
Guido
Longfellow
DNH
TNA
Martial
Drettiowied
King
Syndiogie
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