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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
1
Harry Morse argues against socialism and communism in youth education. He cites Pilgrim history, urges teaching democratic government, and warns that socialism lowers living standards while promoting dictatorship. He stresses heritage as individual rights plus civic self government for survival.
City manager Ralph Mittendorf lists October activity including hours logged by departments, sand shed completion with 330 yards of screened sand hauled, meters and vandalism, and housing welfare data. Public Welfare handled 44 relief cases representing 103 people, health notes report communicable diseases, and sewer survey results show mixed interest from property owners.
A fragment argues that only work earned by effort is valuable and warns that instilling this belief in today’s youth will fortify the nation. It frames hard work as defense of national heritage and a better way of living, urging pride in ongoing effort.
Last week 27 men began preliminary practice at the high school. Half are freshmen and half upperclassmen, with Captain Jackie Hartleb as the only veteran. Football players will join after the Morse Brunswick clash, giving them rest before practice resumes. Bob Clunie assists Coach Dunc Farrell and Dennis Murphy leads the freshmen. Reported Monday were Captain Jackie Hartley, Robert Small, Richard Greene, Russell Fitch, Charles Doyle, Terry Ramsey, Leon Rouillard, Dana McCurdy, Paul Bourget, Robert Hersom, Harry Musk, Robert Footer, Robert Reynolds, Edson Whitehurst, Guy Reed, Bill Boyce, Ed Powers, Dick Lemoine, Richard Johnson, Gary Doyle, Jesse Allen, Ronald Coombs, Jack Warren, Richard Legasse, Richard Thompson, George Langbehn and George Coombs.
The week long probate court session records numerous wills and estates in Bath Bowdoinham Richmond and Topsham. Executors guardians and administrators are named for each estate with filings inventories accounts and petitions for distribution. Public administrator Edward W. Bridgham is noted as well as conservator and bonds filings for Mary M. Ridley with involved guardians.
Elmer Norton returned from Melrose Massachusetts after attending the funeral of his brother Hibbert Norton of Greenwood Massachusetts. Services were held Thursday afternoon at the Unitarian church in Melrose.
Bath Hamlets plans a new 750 gallon per minute pumper with 500 gallon tank to replace the 1925 Maxim. Ordered from Mack Motors, delivery moved up to midweek, costing 13 700 dollars, 1200 under the appropriation. The closed cab unit has a 160 horsepower engine and boosts firefighting outside hydrant areas. The purchase follows petitions from North Bath residents for a tank truck.
Deer hunters in Saga dahoc county report plenty of game with 26 deer checked at Larry's Market in Woolwich by noon Wednesday, including multiple bucks and does from Woolwich Bath and nearby towns. The six day total exceeds last year's 21, with entries listing names, places, and the weighty 10 point buck among the larger harvests.
Rose Adams known as Madame Dawn and George Adams face extradition in a New York Supreme Court case after Bath police cite a July handkerchief switch ruse that swindled a Bath woman of 5000 dollars. Bath police seek to hold Adams until the victim can be brought home. Chief Moriarty notes Adams refused voluntary extradition and will await NY hold.
Rev Dr C Clifford Sargent visited Augusta last week where leaders outlined the Maine Conference School of Evangelism and the Preaching and Visitation Mission of the Augusta District. Churches involved include Wesley Bath Beacon Street Bath and Pleasant Street Brunswick. Assignments placed Reverend Lewis Beckford Gorham at Wesley Church and Reverend Campbell Carmichael Woodland at Beacon Street Bath with Reverend William Wright Bangor at Brunswick.
Local political notes reveal Sagadahoc County figure Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath will seek a term on the Governor's Council in 1952. The piece outlines possible candidacies for Senate, sheriff, county commissioner, state committeeman, and Bath city offices ahead of June primaries.
A surprise stork shower was given for Mrs. Albert Douglas at her Hinckley street home on Tuesday last. Gertrude Desmond and Mrs Helene Jenkins supervised, with a doll cradle, pink and blue decorations, and gifts. Guests included numerous local women and two out of town visitors, Genevive Wallace of Lisbon Falls and Valerie Wescott of Cundy.
Jeanette V. Gagne of Pejepscot pleaded guilty in municipal court to operating a vehicle past a school bus discharging Sunday school children on October 21. Judge Gardiner R. opened Friday as the case believed to be the first under the new statute. She paid a $10 fine and $4.70 in costs. State Trooper William Knox was the complainant.
Senator Brewster discusses U S strategy on Europe and Germany with Eisenhower Taft and Truman era references. He urges a coherent policy rooted in the Monroe Doctrine and a strong export of confidence while warning of potential conflict if policy falters. The program featured ex Gov Sumner Sewall and Warren Carr in a Rotary Club event.
The Bath city council moves to set a new wage scale for employees. It orders a lease between the City of Bath and Admiral Charles F Hughes Ship No. 29 Navy club for land at the North end to host a clubhouse. It authorizes a quit claim deed to Bath Country Club for back taxes of 569.14, and approves damages for Winter Street Court and Shenandoah Road. Heating issues at Fire Department sites lead to proposed oil burner installations funded by remaining fire truck appropriations.
John W. Thayer Jr. of 39 Western Avenue to Verlyn E. Desjardins of East Brunswick have filed marriage intentions at the City Clerk's office. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thayer, while the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Desjardins.
Miss Joan H. Shaw, a student at Boston University, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Shaw on North Street.
A reader presents a list of crossword clues across multiple entries with definitions for metal containers mongrels and more plus a cryptoquote puzzle example. The page notes a substitution cipher where A maps to L and X to O among others and mentions daily varying code patterns.
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