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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1953
Page
2
The Post Office cost analysis shows railroads and surface carriers moved 27.5 billion non letter mail pieces for about one ninth of a cent each while airlines handled 1.33 billion air mail pieces at roughly 2.67 cents per piece. Railroads earn 16 cents per ton mile versus airlines 1.33 dollars, with most of the difference favoring rail for moving large mail volumes.
Philip C. Thibodeau of the Automobile Legal Association warns that autumn brings darkness earlier, returning school children, wet leaves, and more cars on streets. He urges drivers to extend caution over the next two to three weeks to reduce the higher accident risk as conditions shift rapidly.
The article notes a record 5.4 billion dollars spent on roads this year with 1953 expenditures 10 percent above 1952. Major state highways receive a larger share of funds signaling a shift from farm to market roads, aided by the Bureau of Public Roads cost index at 130 in the first year.
The article notes the shift from 175 to about 182 miles per million dollars for road construction, predicting broader benefits. Motel and hotel operators, gas stations, resorts, and construction firms will gain more business, with increased tax revenues aiding government after wartime standstill.
Tax Facts reports Americans paid 33.1 billion dollars in federal state and local personal taxes last year while personal savings totaled 16.9 billion, a record 1.98 dollars per day per family. Corporate taxes are not included.
Harold P. Hubbard of Wartland paid a ten dollar fine and eight dollars thirty in costs after being found guilty of passing a stopped school bus on Route 201 at Richmond. State Trooper James Mlligan filed the complaint. Hubbard claimed to know school bus laws and said he did not see the bus door or lights.
Police and State Liquor Commission officials raided Bath establishments leading to four residents facing charges. Fred H. Hersom and James Black pleaded guilty to illegal liquor offenses with fines set at 100 dollars and costs. Etter pleaded guilty to illegal sale with sentence continued. Frances Hoar and Fred Etter were involved in warrants. cases filed or continued per judge and state officer recommendations.
Week ending September 19 report from Maine Department of Health lists Bath one poliomyelitis case, Richmond two mumps cases and one poliomyelitis case.
Fall activities at the Y M C A are underway with badminton matches and a new Peeanutton class in the boys department. Volleyball for young men starts Thursday evening with large turnout, while gym use and pre season basketball conditioning address both grade and high school boys. Ghosts and goblins haunt the upcoming Halloween parade on Oct 30 with multiple committees at work.
Seventy five members attended the Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association meeting at the North Bath clubhouse. Reports covered a Junior Conservation Camp outing, pond surveys, skeet shooting, the Richmond Old Timers Field Day, an annual Fall clambake, a Fall field trial, and a Fish and Game meeting on the 1953 duck season. Fifty pheasants were released locally, with more released by a warden. The club plans a Hospital Fair booth and screened National Wildlife Service films Haunts of the Hunted before refreshments.
City junior primary pupils begin a two and a half hour school day this Monday with morning classes from 8:30 to 11 and afternoon from 12 noon to 2:30. Earlier in the year students had two hour days. the extended hours help them gain school experience.
The report notes average summer temperatures around 68 and winter averages near 60 for the Ensenada region in Baja California Norte Mexico.
Work on the new infield began as Crocker and Simpson moved gear onto the field. The project will take about 10 days, with grading, base raises of up to 15 inches, and seeding planned. Officials doubt the field will be ready for practice or games next year due to grass establishment.
Gary Meister leads the Little Maine Ramblers in a charity show at Morse High School auditorium on Saturday Oct 10 at eight. The group formed in 1952, has seen rapid rise from local shows to radio and now TV on WMPT Por with a sponsor but seeks funds for attire to stage a professional TV act. Proceeds to support future benefits including Hyde Home and a January March of Dimes event.
David Bourgoin age 18 of Brunswick pleaded guilty to two driving charges before Bath Municipal Court Recorder Arthur Dolloff. He was found guilty of driving without a license at Topsham and of leaving the scene of an accident. Fine totals included 10 dollars plus 7.30 costs and 25 dollars plus 5.70 costs, with probation periods imposed. Another case of intoxication was placed on file after a plea was refused.
Wooden piling protecting a pier at the Carlton bridge caught fire Friday night. Bath firefighters battled the blaze, using Engine 4 booster and Engine 2 with a 590 gallon tank, before Box 33 brought more crews. Hose descended 60 feet to the railroad level to reach five firefighters. A lighted cigarette is believed to have started the fire.
Maine Commissioner Roland H. Cobb urges gunners to follow the Ten Commandments of hunting safety. He ordered wardens to lecture in schools and stressed unloaded guns, muzzle control, target awareness, safe storage, and avoiding alcohol with gunpowder.
Mrs. Etta Wallace 47 of Seabasco Estates Phippsburg was hurt Friday night when a taxi she had just left rolled forward on an incline, pinning her to another car. Driver Alvah Stickney Bath said he had taken her to Colwich and she was treated at Memorial hospital with leg injury after X rays.
First National Stores bought 57 beef steers from New England and New York 4-H members at the Eastern States exposition in West Springfield. The 900 pound Red Angus grand champion from Pongquag New York, raised by Fred Scoralick, sold for 1.60 a pound the highest price for a Springfield grand champion since 1947. The company has purchased 655 4-H beeves at Springfield in 23 years to support youth education and character development.
BIW workers vote to accept a proposed contract after meetings with the company. Moran and Young praise the negotiating committee for their dignity and foresight while noting the dispute will be resolved expeditiously after membership approval.
Mrs. Helena M. King, manager of the Howard Coal Co. office, was admitted to Memorial hospital Thursday for surgery and submitted to the procedure Saturday morning.
John Small of Bath is among 44 University of Maine players in pre season drills. Maine chases a seven game slate with Yankee Conference and State Series foes. The opener is at Rhode Island in Kingston, followed by a home game vs Vermont on October 3. Coach Hal Westerman leads the rugged preparations. Maine tied for first in the Yankee Conference and second in the State Series last season.
Attorney Rubin pressed that no facts supported claims money was paid to Gov. Payne or Edward Talbert by Maine State Raceways. He cited strict Scarborough Downs accounting, urged readers to study the committee report to judge its factual basis and usefulness.
The U S Bureau of Mines conducted the first army gas mask research during World War I while testing respirators for protective use.
Robert Fox of Bridge Street Bowdoinham reported to Bath police Friday night about 7 30 that his car struck a moose on Route 1 east of Foster's Point road. The animal was knocked down but then recovered and disappeared into the woods.
Self-employed persons aged 65 who retired in 1953 or plan to retire before January 1954 should visit the Portland Social Security office before the end of September. Portland manager Keith C. Coombs says filing timing affects average earnings and monthly old age payments, with earlier filings easing calculations.
The Bath YMCA reports $2012 raised in its annual canvass. organizers aim to meet a $6000 goal after last year’s $1000 shortfall. Encouragement grows as donations increase with hopes of supporting youth programs and future city leadership. Donations can be mailed to the YMCA.
Three major Protestant churches in Bath join this year’s United Canvass on Sunday December 6. Central Congregational Church Church of the New Jerusalem and Corliss Street Baptist Church will be represented by Deacon Foster Pratt Arthur Pratt and Rev Louis A Dole at a meeting held at West Bath home of canvass director Elmer Williams. The session will feature Grace Episcopal Wesley Methodist Beacon Street Methodist Church of the New Jerusalem Central Congregational Corliss Street Baptist Winter Street Congregational. A strong speaker will outline the canvass aims methods and values. The theme is Give to Your Church The Greatest Hope of the World.
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