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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
2
The item records B. Nichols as President and Treasurer and Harry C. Webber as Editor. It notes entry at the Bath post office for circulation at second class postal rate.
The resignation of Dr. Edwin Nourse, a longtime liberal economic adviser, highlights insider criticism of President Truman's policies. Nourse warned deficits erode financial security and urged fiscal discipline while condemning three day weeks in coal and steel wage efforts. The piece notes rising opposition and looming economic strain as labor unrest drives cycles of reduced spending and revenue.
A political recap notes the 81st Congress delivered only ten percent of President Truman’s requests. Key approvals include Armed Forces act revision, ER program extension, NATO ratification, wheat pact, anti Communist aid, housing and rent controls, storage space for crops, and executive reshuffle power. No other major actions occurred.
Senator Brewster recently spoke on American Merchant Marine and warned that current actions threaten U S industries raise debt and increase yearly tax burdens. He cited stalled health program and Seaway power projects as examples and questioned administration directions.
Superintendent Loring R Addison joined Gov Frederick G Payne and Maine Superintendents Association in Augusta to discuss cuts in state school subsidies to municipalities. They warned a estimated 10 percent reduction by December with more in 1950 would burden towns, delay improvements, and strain local taxes while costs rise through 1956. Payne promised full consideration of the issue.
Four co-eds from Boston University College of Physical Education for Women will travel to Hyde Memorial Home in Bath New York to aid polio relief. The student therapists Joan Johnston Nancy Whitney Martha Pylka and Patricia Kelley are from Mt. Vernon Winchendon Pawtucket and Lynn. They will work as unpaid volunteers earning classroom credit.
Mrs Marshall Decker formerly Gloria Oliver of 7 Brown Street was honored with a personal shower hosted by Mrs Emma Newdick on Brunswick Road Friday evening. The event featured gift opening, games, social hour, and a buffet lunch with many guests including Bertha Newdick Mary Newdick Ellen Newdick Roberta Oliver June Oliver Ronald Oliver Christy Holmes Ruth Hudson Joanne Pearson Marlene Christopher William Wallace Jack Wallace Florence Skelton Bernice Oliver and Mary Gallant.
Leon F Wyman proprietor moved Friday from Broad street to 164 Front street in the former Bath Auto Parts store between Miller's Tailor shop and the Howard Cigar store. The larger space doubles floor area enabling better service in window shade blind and drapery products and custom work with a complete merchandise line.
Mrs Warren Knowlton of Lynn Massachusetts is staying with her sister Mrs Addison F Pendleton at 11 Lincoln Street.
Bath societies held a public card party at Huse Memorial school to benefit St Marys Sunday school fund. The event filled the hall with prizes awarded across contract auction canasta whist and pitch games. Special awards included turkeys and a Madonna vase for select winners.
The CGCs weekly meeting was held at Mrs. Cecil Fullerton’s home at 8 Drayton Road. Officers elected: President Mrs MacVarney, Vice President Miss Jackie McMann, Secretary Treasurer Miss Jean Anderson. Present were several members and refreshments followed. Next meeting hosted by Mrs Hilton Libby of 3 Bowman Street.
The Beacon Lights met at 9 Beacon Street with President James Steen presiding. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved, a scrap book was ordered, and members will engrave their names on the Altar Cross. A candy table for the December sale and a Christmas play before Christmas were planned plus a Thanksgiving guessing game and table pool won by Mrs Leask and James. Refreshments were served. next meeting will feature a Chinese auction.
Members of the Lambert Park Woman's club entertained their husbands with a spaghetti supper at Lambert Park Community Hall on Wednesday. The evening featured beano and card games. Mrs. Richard Towle was general chairman. next meeting set for November 16 with Mrs. Leon Farnham and Miss Harriet Todd as hostesses.
A Huse PTA meeting led by Keith Crockett featured Mrs. Bernice Colby outlining Maine state radio audio visual aids and Miss Phyllis Rolfe discussing Growing Up With Books. The event highlighted books for boys and girls and praised student art displays by Lelani Cahill and Joan St.
Pierre and Louise Munsey note refreshments by Mrs. Louise Edg ett, Mrs. Millicent Ball, Mrs. Ni ta Flint, and Mrs. Maxine Cahill as chair. The next PTA meeting is scheduled for December 15 and will feature a Christmas party and entertainment.
Mizpah class of Elm Street First Baptist met at Mrs. Gilbert Young’s Crescent street home last Wednesday. Led by president Mrs. Leslie Dyer, members shared Bible verses and a Mizpah benediction before sewing stuffed toys for the annual sale. A rummage and cooked food sale is planned for November 19 with refreshments provided by the hostess. Members present included Mrs. Leslie Yer, Mrs. C Kenneth Thayer, Mrs. J Russell Grant, Mrs. Rene Roy, Mrs. Edith Parks, Mrs. Carl Graves, and Mrs. George R. Carey. The next meeting will be at West Bath with Mrs. Rene Roy.
Peter Pan Brownies 11 held a Monday meeting at Grace church parish house to discuss Girl Scouting. Mrs Ralph Card read the Girl Scout story, with dues collected by Carol Haynes and Kathleen Holmes. Lorraine Carmen Cormier Carol Hooker and Judith Le gard managed the budget as the group thanked all supporters for selling 100 calendars.
The District Convention will convene Thursday at eight o'clock in Odd Fellows hall with Boothbay Harbor lodge exemplifying the page rank. Visiting brothers are invited, with hopes for a large attendance. A supper will be served at seven by the Pythian Sisters.
Beacon Street Troop 57 at Beacon Street church completed a seven mile hike in North Bath Saturday led by Lt. Conndr Wilbur Fowden and Carl Pye with Johnny Reynolds Fred Fox and David Pye supervising patrols. Dinner was cooked without utensils and outdoor requirements advanced. J Reynolds passed measuring and F Fox communications. Hikers included F Fox J Reynolds W Hunt C Fogg E Howe E Sukeforth H Savage A Stewart L Stone K Harris B Christopher G Newman and T Wing.
Bath Stamp club met at Oak Street parish house for a brief session. Chairman Edwin Pert appointed Mrs Ethel Greene, Mrs Blanche Locke, and Miss Lila Murray to assist with the April public stamp exhibit. Present were Evadna Drake, David Alkazin, Elaine Mitchell, Thomas Elliott, Edwin Pert, and Richard Card.
The Winnegance P T A met at the schoolhouse with 14 members and six guests. Mrs. Maurice Skillin led the meeting and Mrs. John Williams reported on the Halloween party. They planned a swap party for December and set a Christmas party for January 2. Two new members joined.
The Ride-A-Wee club met at Mrs Arthur Jenkins home on Bluff road last week to plan a food sale at Rogers Hardware on Saturday. The gathering included knitters and refreshments with members Mrs Peg McRae Mrs Helen Parshley Mrs Gay Tabor Mrs Janet Knight Mrs Abbie Harding Mrs Alice Strube Mrs Shirley Swearingen and Mrs Theresa Jenkins. Mrs Harding will host the next meeting at her Pine street home.
Central Church League met Monday at the parish house with hostesses Mrs. Donald Preble and Mrs. Horace Morse. Surgical cases for the hospital have been completed. It was voted to furnish punch for the Cub Scout meeting November 25. They plan a supper for the Pilgrim Fellowship after Christmas. A successful dance prompted another in the Christmas season. Mrs. Maynard O Brown and Mrs. Percy Low will host next Monday's meeting.
The Sunday 12 o’clock men’s group at the church, seated before the clock, contemplates civic engagement. They discuss a plan for church members to take active political part, debating a national official’s claim that “The Sermon On the Mount” should guide U.S. living.
The study club sponsored telephone bridge prizes with winners in three events. In contract, Mrs. Charles Lee and Mrs. Frank Fortier triumphed. in auction, Mrs. Joseph Marquis and Mrs. Ralph Milliken claimed top honors. in canasta, Mrs. Robert Fortier won.
Central Church Ladies aid met Thursday at the parish house with Mrs. Maude Avery and Mrs. Ada Wallace as hostesses. Members sewed for the hospital making aprons and a quilt. In the president’s absence Mrs. Olive Corliss presided. Friday afternoon the group were guests of Winter Street Ladies aid.
Genesta Circle met at Mrs. Doris Tobey’s Willow street home with Mrs. Margaret Lonn as co host for a swap party that yielded profitable results. Attending were Mrs. Evelyn Morse Mrs. Viola Os good and past matrons including Mrs. Wanda Lemoine Mrs. Virginia Partridge Mrs. Ruth Smith Mrs. Zylpha Richardson Mrs. Marguerite Cutting Mrs. Elizabeth Burden and Mrs. Doris Potter.
Hyde Windlass Recreation Association met Monday at Federal street quarters. Reports from committees were read and routine business conducted. A technicolor Miramichi film by Dr Earle L Wade showed an 18 mile car ride and 14 mile forest walk. Additional films included New Orleans Mardi Gras Isle of Bali and German WWII footage. Refreshments followed.
Allen Quinn wins the Rotary Quiz Contest as gram next week, with Salvation Army staff guests. Visiting Rotarians included George Goodall of Portland and A. F. Talbot of Westbrook. One guest attended, Irving C. Ellis of Portland.
Bath post office work includes window painting and roof repairs. Completion expected within two weeks with painting finishing soon. Waldron Reed, former Boothbay Harbor police chief, was visiting Bath on Tuesday.
A Tuesday Knights of Columbus Round Table meeting covered district scouting expansion, fund drive progress with about 1400 raised and 600 still needed, and plans for a city wide paper drive for troop support. An Army sergeant on leave shared his scouting benefits, while talks included a Cub circus proposal and upcoming national jam boree in Philadelphia for 40000 boys, plus world jamboree in Australia. The December meeting was postponed for Christmas activities.
Bath police tagged 100 motor vehicles early Wednesday for violation of the all night parking ban. Chief Frank L Moriarty said enforcement would begin at midnight Tuesday to aid snow removal. Tickets carried a 50 cent fine for first violation under a proposed ordinance banning parking on city streets from midnight to six am November through April.
George A. Blakeley, Princeton University vice president and treasurer, lauds Bath Memorial hospital after a summer stay praising competent staff, friendly atmosphere, and good management. Also notes this was his first overnight hospital visit. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Crocker of Woolwich return from a Montreal trip visiting Mrs. Thomas’s sister.
Senator Brewster criticizes British naval decline and European recovery, urging Congress to confront shipping capacity, foreign aid policy, and Europe's balance against communism. He cites Italy and Spain as key factors, warns Ruhr control, and calls for U.S. restraint combined with strong domestic economy.
Work began Thursday to clear the lot at 102-18 Center Street for the Brooke Chevrolet Inc garage housing sales and service. Jus tus H. Miller won the foundation contract and plans to start construction early next week. A large bulldozer owned by Donald Leavitt of Woolwich cleared huge tree trunks on the property.
A Topsham man was charged with intoxication and fined $5 plus costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court on Monday morning.
James A. McLellan of Boston visited Overlook Lodge Hallo well on Saturday to see his mother Mrs Houghton McLellan He also called on Mrs E H Hawley at Bath for the weekend and visited local friends during his stay.
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