16 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
1
Published every Thursday by The Times Company at 3 Bront Street Bath Maine with B Nichols president and treasurer and Harry C Webber editor. Entry indicates a class postal rate for mailing.
Interstate Commerce Commission records show 1949 had the lowest railway deaths since tracking began. Colonel Robert S. Henry notes 30,000 daily trains cover nearly 3,000,000 miles and carry over 1,500,000 passengers with safety gains from engineering, education, and safety evangelism. Over 30 years $17 billion improved plant and equipment.
M Szymczak, governor of the Federal Reserve System, warns that financing a bigger military budget cannot rely on taxing the rich alone. He says inflation fighting requires spending restraint across all incomes and that even a 100 percent tax on the rich would not dent the national budget. He urges curbing non-defense spending to meet current dangers.
Mrs G W Luhr of Oakland California membership chair man of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers announced that 2 550 new PTAs formed in elementary and high schools in the last year marking the largest growth in history. California Texas Missouri and Illinois lead state counts with 2540 2224 1974 and 1494 respectively. National PTA membership stands at 6 167 078 and is expected to rise this year.
October activities push membership month as enrollments pick up from now through spring. The initiative targets increased participation across programs and emphasizes early enrollment to secure spots.
A Bath citizen writes to the Independent urging Bath to fund a modern school building. He notes Bath has not built a schoolhouse since the 1860s, except for federal aid and fire insurance funded replacements, and asks city councilors to act before it is too late.
Friday at Weeks Street school featured an American Education Week assembly with attendance by parents. The program included the Lords Prayer led by Anna Lonn, a flag salute by Alan Hunt, scripture by Jesson, a poem by Stephanie Rush, piano solos by William Strube and Astrid Anderson, fourth grade songs, a health play by seventh graders, and a Time movie The Battle for Better Schools. Parents then joined the children in singing America and The State of Maine Song with Mrs. Leslie Stairs at the piano.
Mrs. Sarah Dinsmore of Bilsiore Avenue was feted at a luncheon and gifts shower at the Congress Sportswear factory for her 75th birthday. A 50 year veteran and former floor lady, she received two bouquets and many cards from 75 employees and former manager Arthur Price attended.
The Merrymeeting Hairdressers Association gathered with Mrs. Eileen Foye of Wiscasset for a dinner and business conclave. Welfare committees for November were appointed to visit four institutions including Old Folks' Home and Hyde Memorial Home. Committee members include Mrs. Barbara Weeks and others.
Chester F. Moore of Brunswick pleaded guilty in Topsham to indecent exposure. He was sentenced to six months in Kennebec county jail but received an 11 month probation and a suspended sentence. State Trooper George Buzzell testified and arrested him on November 6.
Saturday holiday did not dampen attendance as about 70 children ages six to ten enjoyed a Kipling Just So tale told by Mrs. Jesse Levin. Volunteers led by Mrs. Harold Me Elman and Mrs. Joseph Long supported by YMCA chair Joseph Madden kept the program running smoothly, with upcoming tale planned for next Saturday by Mrs. Levin.
An elegant stork shower was hosted Friday at Thelma Brittell’s Tower Circle home for Mrs. Fred Bolduc. Doris Shooker organized the table and gifts. pink decor and a pink stork centerpieced the event as guests enjoyed tea, coffee, and social conversation with a large guest list.
The Do You Have a Maid booklet explains which household workers fall under the new social security law and how employers should obtain it. It directs housewives to request a free copy, test eligibility by wages and regularity, and mail a postage-paid card for instructions. Copies available at post offices and the Portland Maine social security office.
Two Bath youths aged 15 and 18 were arraigned in the morning on assault charges against a 15 year old. The younger was sent to the State School for Boys at South Portland for the remainder of his minority, while the older received 30 days in Kennebec county jail with the sentence suspended and placed on probation for six months.
Haskell Memorial School celebrated American Education Week with parents and friends visiting to observe daily routines. Duncan McIntosh taught a temperance song and shared apples, while Rex Major and Feller dog visitors delighted children. Mrs. Lawrence Melisi of Methuen brought popcorn and a memorable story.
Morse High School announces four queen candidates one from each class Seniors Connie Carlisle and attendants Barbara Green Sally Footer Betty Adams Juniors Sue Stover attendants Helen Olson Beverly White Sandra Johnson Sophomores Nancy Brown attendants Betty Fernald Barbara Urquhart Margaret McCabe Freshmen Nancy Pratt attendants Janet Sharkey Laura Everett Patty Hayes The Mohiba Ball will crown the queen with class attendance from the ticket leaders.
Rev. Joseph O Purdue former Bath pastor of Winter Street Congregational church will join the RSV Bible Observance speakers bureau for fall 1952. He is available Sept 20 to Oct 5 during the RSV publication celebrations and on the special day.
Girl Scout troops report first meetings on November 6 at Hyde Park Recreation hall with new leaders and officer elections including Una Witham as president Judith Watts vice president and Frances Witham secretary. Troop 15 worked on Hyde Home pamphlets Ruth Owen earned first class badge and a Halloween party occurred. Troop 4 planned a Juliet Lowe fund and a Thanksgiving basket. Troop 2 admitted two new members and planned narcissus plantings for school rooms. Boy Scout Troop 57 held Fall Court of Honor at Beacon Street church awarding Life Scout pins to Edmund Briggs and David Pye Star Scout John Reynolds and several First and Second Class badges. Mt Blue State Park hike described by Fox and Pye. Troop 50 held Court of Honor with awards to William Longley Edward Wilson Morris Henderson and merit badges to Dana McCurdy Morris Henderson and Donald MacKenzie. parents attended.
The group plans to broaden Booster club membership citywide to support two projects. Members will pay $1 for cards while fund raisers like rummage sales and suppers are proposed. Donations from organizations and individuals remain vital as committees prepare a budget and seek finance committee approval.
A Portland man was arraigned in Bath Municipal Court on vagrancy charges and pleaded guilty. Judge Gardiner R. Deering placed the charge on file with the understanding the man would leave the city at once.
The Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street Baptist church held its November session in the small vestry with 10 members present. Mrs. William Hill presided as president, and Mrs. Wilfred C. Chaney led devotionals with piano by Mrs. Ethel May.
President William L. Skelton presided as reports described awful devastation by Germans in Poland. Next week Kenneth Francisco invites the group to visit the Bakelite plant in West Bath after lunch at Central parish house. Junior guests include George Langbehn Donald Lewis and Philip Hatch of Central Grammar. Visiting Rotarians were Dominique Tardif Jeff Smith Percy Dunn.
The U S Shipping Board reports a Bath boy visited his old home before heading to San Francisco to take a position with the Matson Navigation Co after many years of faithful service. He plans to return home Monday.
A Bath man pleaded guilty in Bath municipal court to an intoxication charge and was fined $5 along with $4.70 in costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering on Monday morning.
Harold P Small carries a line of television sets at Tongtree Mall’s Garage and Service Station in Bath. A pioneer in radio supplies since 1920, he notes Bath’s television reception varies with weather but can rival Boston hotels and foresees a Maine relay station soon.
A small blaze on bridge pilings was quickly extinguished after Engine 3 delivered water and a booster line. Damage was limited to the tops of the pilings protecting piers from passing craft. Cause remains undetermined, with possibilities including locomotive spark, a dropped cigarette, or wiring fault near a pilings light.
Mrs. Archie L Seekins of Auburn formerly of Bath died Monday relatives here Everett E Cornish longtime Bath Cemetery and Park employee turned 91 at home 1490 Washington St Janet Knight hosted Ride A Wee club event A needy family will receive a basket Members brought card party scores Refreshments served Attendees included Mrs Peggy McRae Mrs Theresa Jenkins Mrs Sylvia Bowers and Mrs Gay Taber Next meeting set with Mrs Bowers on North Street November 20
On November 5 the Winter Street church Fireside club and the Central church Youth Fellowship hosted youths from Lincoln County towns including Towns and Phippsburg. Stevie Linquist of Rockland spoke on the four central aims of Youth Fellowship. The afternoon featured square dancing, games, a covered dish supper, singing led by Linquist and Losier, and films from Camp Manitou. The event closed with remarks by Rev. Laforest Hodgkins and a group song.
Rev Benjamin Browne of Merion Pa once lived in Bath and edits the Baptist Leader in Philadelphia. A recent issue features a long article on Russia and world affairs under the title Conviviality with Communists. The piece has stirred Bath friends and former parishioners who recall his WWI pastorate at the Corliss Street Baptist church. Browne maintains correspondence with Bath friends despite years and distance.
A compact newspaper card lists crossword clues across and down with numbers 1 2 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 21 22 25 27 29 31 33 34 35 37 39 41 42 44 46 48 and 50 51. Includes a cryptoquote example LONGFELLOW mapping AXYCLBAAXR and instructions on substitution.
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