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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1958
Page
1
A political essay critiques campaign theater and self serving leaders. It laments hollow rhetoric and misplaced confidence in those chasing public praise over substantive statesmanship, urging patriots to strive for genuine reform despite voter apathy.
The piece argues the United States is both a new and old country, noting its lasting constitutional democracy. It credits the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War for shaping a government that upholds liberty, law, and rights. It warns independence endures only through continued action to defend it.
Former President Herbert Hoover argues in his preface to the Hoover Report that government created business-type enterprises arise in economic or war emergencies and for large projects not suited to private enterprise. He notes tax exemptions, low capital costs, and limited payroll inclusion, urging rigid justification and placing the burden of proof on the government to justify continued government operations.
The piece notes six aircraft carriers patrolling Formosa each carry nuclear bombs equating to 28 million tons of TNT. This amounts to more than ten times the combined US and British bomb tonnage dropped in Europe in World War II.
Rev Ernest G Roberts preached on open doors and salvation from Revelations as Jesus the doorkeeper. Local club Met at Mrs Joseph F Higgins home with Mrs John K Blackie presiding and new member added. Georgetown 4 H leaders appointed, activities and visits noted across town.
The Women’s Fellowship of Winter Street Congregational church discusses life of Charles Malik, UN General Assembly president, at nine Circle meetings. Devotions center on Psalms as groups meet at various homes- The 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. start times vary by circle.
The family of Stinson F. Davis Maric and Edward Davis expresses sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for kindness sympathy and the floral tributes shown during their recent bereavement.
Mrs Dean Farnham of 16 Fitts street is spending a two week visit with relatives in New York and Massachusetts.
Five Islands and Georgetown Baptist church members hosted a reception for Rev Ernest Roberts and his wife at Five Islands church and Gray auditorium. A gift was presented, a short program followed, and refreshments were served by women from both churches.
George Renaud and friend closed their cottage for the season on the Point last week. Mr and Mrs Campbell celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary Monday. The Leeman family and children visited Mrs Campbell’s family for the weekend. Arthur Tibbetts reported shooting a deer on November 11, the only local tally so far. Additional locals visited the Point or the Navajo on recent days, including Mrs Moffatt and Mrs Spinney, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Davis, Miss Furbish, Cecil Mavis, and the Colbys of Bath who were at their cottage and called at the Navajo.
Students at Bath Junior High enjoyed an unscheduled vacation as the building stayed without heat. By noon Gould- Farmer Company of Portland continued fuel line repairs to determine the heating plant failure.
Miss Mary Dorothy Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Johnston North Bath and Robert John McNierny son of Mr and Mrs Joseph McNierny Kingston N Y were married at the rectory Brunswick with Rev Fr J Walter McFarlane officiating A reception followed at the bride’s parents home The couple honeymoon in New York and will reside at 53 Pleasant Street Brunswick Ted Dailey Syracuse University line coach a 1933 Pittsburgh star end.
The Buccaneers Senior Drum and Bugle Corps seeks new members to raise the roster from 40 to at least 52. Director Robert Lowery says sponsorship limits keep the group from expanding. A promotion and finance committee meeting is planned for Wednesday at seven, with details to follow, and an additional rehearsal is set for next Sunday at Huse School with permission slips for members ages 15 to 17 collected.
Miss Elizabeth A. Barker resigns as Morse High home economics teacher after three years to become teacher educator for home making education with the State Department of Education. She is a Farmington State Teachers College graduate with a master's from the University of Maine and previously taught in Guilford.
Mizpah Class of the First Baptist Church approved plans at a Tuesday meeting to fill and deliver Thanksgiving baskets to needy families next Tuesday night at the church. The group also voted donations to the Love Gift and Christmas decorations, with the next gathering set for December 2 at Mrs. Margaret King's home.
The report lists: Pierce T Tarpy Schulten William Boyle and John G Morse Jr as continuing items under the work summaries.
Funeral services for Andrew M. Butterfield were held Wednesday at 2 p m from Wesley Methodist Church with Rev Dr Oliver W Bell officiating Honorary bearers included John F Cooke John P Carey Walter C Rogers G Baer Connard Edwin W Andrews John Taylor John Newell and Rodney E Ross Sr Active bearers were Rodney F E Ross Jr Charles Swearingen Roger M Luke Donald Burkhardt Donald Hopkins Stanley R Hunter Merritt C Mitchell and Zina Eaton Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral service for Mrs Martha A Vachon was held Monday at 1 30 p m from Leslie C Shumway Funeral Home 638 High Street Rev Richard B Adams rector of Grace Episcopal Church officiated Burial followed at Oak Grove family lot Committal at the family plot with burial in Oak Grove.
Funeral service for Mrs Grace B Davis was held Monday at 2 p m from Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Dr Oliver W Bell of Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Bearers were S A Davis E M Davis Lester Davis William Davis and Lawrence Davis. Burial in Oak Cemetery Georgetown Center. Mr and Mrs Frank Martin and children of Danvers Mass were weekend guests of her sister and husband Clyde Morton 23 Marshall Avenue and visited sister Mrs Wilbur Crist and family 22 Willow Street.
Marine engineer Andrew M. Butterfield 66 died suddenly at 682 Washington Street Bath in the early hours Monday. He was Hyde Windlass Co chief engineer and a Bath resident for 47 years. Survived by daughter Mrs. Albert Coombs of Pittsburgh son Edward M. Butterfield two sisters and two grandchildren. He held multiple professional memberships and public service roles in Bath.
Funeral services for David F Rich were held at 2 pm Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating. Honorary bearers included Edward Savage, Stanley Hunter, Worthley McPhee, Clifford McDonald, James Copp, and Earl Freeman. active bearers were Edwin H P Lowell, Karcher S Jackson, Fred S Osgood, Wendell B Heal, Donald Savage, and Thomas Aikenhead. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Miss Ada Mae Ward born January 9 1874 in Surry England died Wednesday evening at Bath Memorial Hospital She lived forty years in Plymouth Massachusetts before moving to Bath this fall to reside with her niece Mrs Philip Boyd and Mr Boyd at 237 High Street
Funeral service for Mrs Annie B MacNeil was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist church with Elder J G Jackson officiating. Bearers were Langdon Thistle, Dr M W Westermeyer, O J Chase, Hollis Y Kennedy, Merle Kennedy and Fred Pececi. Burial was in the community cemetery.
William Bruce Burns 78 of Hallowell died Wednesday at Augusta General Hospital. Funeral services were held at Fort Fairfield after prayers in Augusta by Rev. Dr David L. Wilson. Born Fort Fairfield February 14, 1889, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1903 and was town manager at Caribou for 13 years. Surviving are his widow Cora White Burns and four sons, two daughters, two brothers, two steps, a stepbrother, a stepsister, and many grandchildren.
Mrs Martha M Vachon wife of Raymond D Vachon died Friday evening at 54 Richardson Street after weeks of illness. Born September 24 1919 in Bath she was daughter of Irving L Stilphen and Agnes Richardson Stilphen. She attended Bath schools Morse High School class of 1937 worked at Hollands Market and was active in Grace Episcopal Church St Marys Guild Dromore Grange and served as parish echo teacher and former chaplain of the Emblem Club. Surviving are her husband son Stephen R parents and sister Mrs Mary Elliott.
Grace Miller Davis 1885 year old resident of Five Islands for 12 years died at home Friday evening. Born in Littleton New Hampshire she taught in Whitefield and was active in Mt Washington Grange Coos County Farm Bureau and the Women’s Study group. Survived by husband Stinson Davis Georgetown son Edward Davis Yarmouth sisters Mrs Murray Simmons Ogunquit Mrs Wallace Chick Kittery and Mrs Joseph Barrett South Paris two grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
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