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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
1
Exitefed at the Bath post office for circulation at the second class postal rate, indicating a formal handling or designation of mail distribution under the relevant postal category.
An editorial reflects on Thanksgiving during wartime praising patriotism and UN efforts in Korea. It recalls Plymouth Rock and Lincoln's Gettysburg address, notes American sacrifices abroad, and wishes for future peace through faith and international cooperation.
United States Department of Agriculture figures show October surplus food distributed to school lunch programs welfare agencies and institutions across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware West Virginia and Washington DC. About 1.642 million school children and 596 thousand welfare and care recipients received portions via public and private agencies. Major items shipped included 794000 pounds butter 336000 cheddar cheese 55000 dried eggs 387000 nonfat dry milk 7382000 Irish potatoes 1194000 canned red sour cherries 1071000 cranberry sauce and 1247000 frozen turkeys.
The piece questions a Congress driven plan to cut city mail delivery to one day and trim services. It accuses the Postmaster General of complicity and notes delays and legislative detours to overturn last April's order by the Postmaster General.
The Senate dallied on a measure supported by the House as lawmakers fail to move forward with the proposition.
Seguinland Park in Largo opens to 17 reservations as winter residents arrive. Noel and Alice Thomas, Arthur and Mrs Mayo, Ray Howe party and daughter, William Bowie of Brunswick, Roland Sherman with Mrs Oliver and Carolyn Day, and Durward Bowie update facilities. Trailers, trailers on South drive, new hibiscus, peach interior paint, and Morton PlantHospital duties noted.
Councilman Hutchins warns that Lanham act funds for schools must be treated as emergency appropriations, reducing available emergency spending to 9 000 while 10 000 is earmarked for schools. With vacancies leaving only 12 members, unanimous votes are hard to obtain and could trigger a special election. Mittendorf mentions classifying extra school funds as anticipated revenue.
Miss Jane Irish daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilber B Trish of 1181 Washington street will become the bride of William Dutton son of Mr and Mrs Charles Dutton of 54 Shepard street. The eight o clock ceremony will be at St Marys Roman Catholic church Thanksgiving morning.
The Rev. Dr. C. Clifford Sargent returned from Utica New York where he attended the United Evangelistic Mission of the Syracuse Area Methodist Church. He served at Jordanville Federated Church and spoke of 15000 area accessions during the week with 29 at Jordanville. he will share experiences at Wesley Church midweek service.
A grass and refuse fire at the old Percy and Small shipyard on Washington Street spread through deep chips and shavings. Fire crews laid a hydrant line and fought the blaze for hours after Richard Morse of Winnegance had been clearing the site.
The probate court convened with wills filed for John P. Hayes of Bath and Teklah Sutherland of Topsham, executrices named for Yvonne Winslow and Converse P. Trufant estates, and petitions for administration by Harry Robichaud. Inventories and accounts were filed for multiple Bath and Topsham estates. bonds approved for McAllister and Wright estates.
Nine dock workers at the Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co voted to join Local 340 AFL teamsters. Portland local president David Hastings announced the election results conducted by NLRB field examiner Frank L. Irving of Boston.
Prof Fayette H Branch of the University of Massachusetts attended a social visit Thursday at the home of Dr and Mrs Milton C Step. The brief note records a cordial call and expresses a welcoming tone for the scholars visit.
The Bath School District sent forms to all parents to assess how Federal activities affect schools. Questions cover pupil's school, guardians' names and addresses, and whether a parent works for the Federal government. Returns help justify federal aid and potential new buildings.
Dike and Washington Street PTA open house at Dike school drew strong attendance. Teachers were available in rooms to meet parents and refreshments were served. Attendance banners went to Mrs. Horne's third grade with a tie in Washington Street School.
The Rotary Club toured the Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation complex noting its history from two base alloys to nine plants making over 50 alloys. Union Carbide head offices are in New York City with 200 plants across the U.S. and Canada. President William L. Skelton led the meeting. guests included Robert Dixon of Augusta and George Van Wyman of Bath with junior guests Francis Perkins and David Morsett.
Mr and Mrs Ray Howe and Mrs Newell Swain with children arrived in St Petersburg Florida to join Mr Swain employed there They stopped at Camp Stewart Georgia to visit their son Sgt Robert Howe and talked with Bath boys at the camp
Report from Bay Point notes a P T boat return to Bath Iron Works after river and ocean trips. Santa Claus workers may visit Bay Point week before Christmas. locals urged to contact the Navajo, Mrs Adams or Louisa Howard for assistance. Seining ends for season. nets brought in and dories ashore.
New Meadows River Regatta Association held a card party with contract canasta and bid whist at the South End PTA hall. Prizes went to Mrs. Archie Wishart Carl Langbehn Mrs. Robert Brownell Vincent Henderson Wallace Plant. sandwiches and coffee were served. A chopping bee to clear grounds was announced and December will feature a Christmas dance for members and guests.
Mrs Lillian L Clark 57 died after ten days in Memorial hospital Lynn Mass Born December 11 1893 to Ernest and surviving are her parents two sons Carlson Thistle U S Army and Everett Thistle of Lynn a daughter Mrs Frances Negri of Lynn and three grandchildren The body was taken to Goodrich Funeral Home in Lynn for funeral arrangements.
Chief N A Flambures of the Navy Recruiting Station Bath announces the expansion program has reopened several ratings including the Steward Branch. Ex stewards previously denied may reapply. training covers food processing and cook duties, available through the Steward school or on the job. Bath station interviews prospects Wednesdays to Fridays at the post office building.
Four youths faced court on malicious mischief charges for windows damaged citywide by sling shots. The 19 year old Morse High pupil received $14.70 fine and one month probation. three younger Central Grammar pupils on six months probation. Restitution to cover damages was agreed.
Bath residents faced fines in Bath municipal court. Percy L. Miller pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid 25 dollars plus 12.14 in costs. Sheldon E. Day admitted failure to report an accident and paid 10 dollars plus 4.70 costs. Roger Dunning paid 5 dollars plus 4.70 costs for a stop sign violation. a Bath juvenile had 4.70 costs suspended for lacking an inspection sticker.
Bath residents plan a week long Boston Antiques Exhibition in Mechanics Building from November 27 to December 2 daily 1 to 10 30 p m. More than 150 connoisseurs nationwide bring rare antiques from old prints to firearms clocks furniture and historical paintings under Milton Babcock of Milton directing over 4 000 000 articles valued up to 50 000 each will be displayed.
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare weekly summary lists two chicken pox cases in Bowdoinham, one pneumonia case in Phippsburg, and one in Richmond for the week ending November 11.
Grace Episcopal church members gathered at the parish house for a briefing on international and Maine missions. Archibald M. Knowles of Falmouth spoke on Christianity and world outreach, with slides and messages from bishops Kinsolving and Kennedy.
Miss Margo Goodwin of 16 Milan Street celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at home on Thursday. Friends enjoyed games and a peanut hunt won by Elaine Perry, while Gail Robbins claimed the pin the tail on the donkey prize. Pastel decorations, ice cream, and birthday cake complemented the gifts she received from guests including her grandmothers Mrs. Howard Nash of Bath and Mrs. Bessie Goodwin of Brunswick.
At 9 45 the meeting focused on aiding isolated church members and supporting the church school. A film for Southwest outreach was praised while Mrs Ray E Estes noted synod progress and Epiphany offerings to Port au Prince.
Mr and Mrs John T Conley Jr of Old Town and Richard W Dennison a UMaine senior arrived to spend Thanksgiving with the Conley and Dennison families including Mr and Mrs William W Dennison of 49 G Street Their daughter Mr and Mrs Tho L Fairchild Tobey and Billy of Gorham join them as does Mrs Dennison’s father Dr Bertram A Lenfest of New York City Also Mr and Mrs Earl Farnham have returned home at 360 Washington Street after visiting relatives in Massachusetts.
A themed crossword lists across and down clues from tropical tree to crosswords terms. It hints at letter substitutions where single letters stand for others like A for Ls and X for Os, guiding word lengths and placements.
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