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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
2
A radio or newspaper feature urges hunters to plan now for a safe hunting season. It emphasizes safe gun handling, muzzle discipline, keeping unloaded guns until field entry, and coordinated movement with a partner to prevent accidents. It cautions against horseplay and prompts checking safety and obstructions before shooting.
In a duck blind safety note the author urges crowding not companions and emphasizes space for both shooters. The piece also discusses color safety, endorsing fluorescent attire over red for visibility. It then shifts to praise for Bath Street Department head Superintendent Arthur Avery, citing cost, staffing, supplies, snow prep, and public approval of his leadership.
The Bath Seventh-day Adventist church marked the 100th anniversary of its Sabbath school with songs and recitations from cradle roll to adult classes. Alice J. Colby, the longtime attendee and primary teacher, received a corsage while Elizabeth Williams summarized the history and Marilyn Hobart sang a solo. Robert L. Houghton delivered a sermon recounting the school’s 1852 origins and its growth in membership, offerings, and projects.
Cub Pack 57 of Beacon Street church joined Sagadahoc District Boy Scout Camporee at Small Point on Saturday. Cub Master Carlton Pye and Assistant Cub Master Harold Grundy led the group, with a nine am departure and a 2 30 pm Bath return. Participants included Stevie Thayer, Danny Kaler, Byron Haley, Ronnie Pye, Butch Mitchell, Allen Comeau, Mickey Connelly, Earl and John Overlock, and Richard Dauphinee. A vestry meeting at seven invites new members as vacancies exist.
Mr and Mrs Arthur MacDonald and son Steven of Oak Street return from a week in Philadelphia where they stayed with Mr MacDonalds brother and wife Mr and Mrs David MacDonald They also visited Mr and Mrs Lawrence MacDonald and families Mr MacDonald enjoys his annual vacation from Gannett Publishing Co Portland He is circulating supervisor for the territory between Yarmouth and Damariscotta
The will of Nathan A Cushman founder of Cushman King Co and builder of Le Lodge at Sebasco Estates provides more than a sum for gifts to charitable and educational institutions. Maine General Hospital receives 60000 Portland Community Chest 20000 Portland Boys Club 20000 Portland Children's Hospital 10000 Westbrook Junior College 10000 Portland Junior College 10000. Remaining funds go to a trust for future distribution. Cushman died in June this year after a long Maine business and recreational career. He founded Cushman Bakery Co of Portland and Cushman Bakery of Lynn and built Sebasco Summer estate starting in 1925. He established Oakhurst Dairy Co in 1928 and built the Oakhurst Dairy building in Bath in 1929 employing about 40 locals. Twice married, his second wife Ruth F Skillings of Bath, he wed in 1938.
Commemorative plates depicting the Shenandoah, Maine’s first four masted square rigged ship, are to be sold at the annual hospital fair. The plates will note the ship’s launch November 26, 1890, dimensions, and history. The plate committee is chaired by Mrs. Duncan McInness with assistants listed.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Forbes of Portland purchase Shaw's Book Store from the former owners the Portland Maine News Co The News Company will keep the wholesale newspaper franchise The business established by the late Fred P Shaw will continue under new ownership A gift department is planned before the holidays The Forbes plan to live between Portland and Bath as they search for a rental Thelma Thibodeau who has worked at Shaw's for 15 years will remain with the new owners
David McGinn of East Boothbay damaged two parking meters in Bath after backing into one and then struck a parked car. He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, was fined 100 dollars with 7.70 costs and placed on 10 days probation to pay.
Historical note records asbestos used in automobile brake linings starting in 1906, marking an early adoption of the material in vehicle safety components.
The Suburb Civic club held a Friday evening card party at the Winnegance Community House with eleven tables for auction contract and canasta. Prizes went to Lloyd Rogers and Betty Holland in auction and to Arlene Footer and J Emery Footer in contract. canasta prizes went to Mary Philbrick and Ethel Esmond. The event supported the September project boosting the club treasury. Refreshments were served and a courtesy gift from Mrs. Earl Hutchinson of Thailand was received by Myra Pennell. The next meeting is October 2 with hostesses Persis Miller Mila Morse Alice Comeau and Myra Pennell.
The Medomak Region Garden clubs hold their annual meet on Oct 3 at Tamarock Lodge Rockport with Camden Garden club hosts. Members from Bath Tops ham Damariscotta Boothbay Harbor Rockland Thomaston Warren Belfast and Camden attend. Registration starts 9 30 a m Speakers include Mrs Allen P Gillis State Federation president and Elaine Chase. afternoon speaker Mrs George Taylor will discuss Home Flower Arrangements.
Sagadahoc County Republican committee met Wednesday at Chairman Stanley Hunter's home on Old Brunswick road. By unanimous vote the group instructed Hunter to telegram Washington that the committee is 100 percent behind Senator Nixon and urges his place on the ticket as the party's vice presidential candidate. Finances and plans for the coming national election were discussed at length amid a well attended meeting.
Members of the Bath Iron Works accounting department held a banquet at Ledges Inn in Wiscasset to honor Miss Roberta Hathorne of Woolwich and Miss Edith Campbell of Edgecomb, who will soon marry their fiances Robert Stevens of Bath and Nathan Young of Portland. Guests included many colleagues and relatives, each bride-elect receiving an electric mix-master from fellow employees.
Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo of High street left Wednesday for St Petersbur gla to spend the winter as in years past. They have an apartment ready there. They were joined by Mrs Maude Mc Quaide of Oak street who will winter in Clearwater Fla and Mrs Durward Bowie who will return to her Largo home.
County Attorney Harold Rubin urged Sagadahoc to hire a full or near full time probation officer to supervise young offenders ages 12 to 20. He argued Missouri state costs rise with institutionalization, noting a $1000 yearly price per case and proposing $4000 annual pay to save youths from crime. Rubin cited three counties with such systems and called for county action without new legislation. The idea was presented at a Lions Club meeting in Sedgwick with guests Rev Richard Schaper and Peter Phelis observing.
Sagadahoc County Civilian Defense officials plan to relocate the Woolwich observation post to Bath due to insufficient manpower for 24 hour coverage. Three posts exist in the county, and County Director Roy Stewart will announce plans for a large Civilian Defense meeting in Bath to outline progress and active organizational needs.
Central Church League plans a new Brownie Troop with a Tuesday 4 to 5 30 pm meeting at the Central church parish house. Committee members include Mrs. Robert Milliken, Mrs. Linwood Haynes, Mrs. Herbert Pierce, and Mrs. Russell Kenney with Mrs. Earl Wade as treasurer.
Stephen Belanger a 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Belanger of High Street and a fifth grader at Huse Memorial school is a patient at Maine General Hospital diagnosed with polio. Local and state health officers await further test results and precautions have been taken at the school with rooms and books disinfected.
Vernon S. Mitchell of the Texas Co. of New York travels with his father, R. C. Mit, from 40 Weeks street. Mitchell departed for New York by train Sunday evening.
The Bath Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath school joined the world body on its 100th anniversary, tracing roots to James White's lunch basket Bible lessons. From 1878 first general Sabbath school, 1.34 million members in 17 373 schools by 1951, funds funded missions including Bulawayo 1887 and Pitcairn 1890.
Motor law violators and illegal quahog diggers figured in Friday morning docket before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Emmett Nay and William Collins of Brunswick pleaded guilty to digging quahogs in West Bath without a town license and paid 20 plus 4.70 costs. Sea and Shore Fisheries warden Swansea Burns was complainant. Oscar F. Cronk Jr. of Wiscasset pleaded guilty to speeding on Leeman highway and paid 10 plus 4.70 costs. Helen Perry of Bath paid 10 plus 4.70 costs after pleading guilty to failure to stop at a railroad crossing while signals were operating.
A January 10 1846 meeting of pewholders and proprietors at the Center of Congregational Meetinghouse in Phippsburg voted to create a corporate body named the Phippsburg Congregational Society. Any pew owner on the floor would be a member, with one vote per pew up to a maximum of three votes per person.
The Hatch family spent the weekend with Mrs. Hatch's parents Mr and Mrs Lewis E Tarr of Mid dle street. Also visiting were Mr Elmer Tarr and his family with two daughters and Mrs Tarr's mother Mrs Edward Gifford of New Harbor.
Thursday night meeting of the Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club drew about 140 sportsmen with strong support for a joint effort of area clubs to promote sportsmen's interests. Discussions covered deer chasing dogs, stocking delays in Sagadahoc, and electing the Inland Fish and Game commissioner by sportsmen. The crowd lined the clubhouse road and parking, then enjoyed movies and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Ralph Holmes of Farmington Falls closed their Pinehurst summer home.
The Rifle club elected Joseph Jenée as president Robert Dorsey as vice president Edmund Briggs as treasurer Richard Sherwood as secretary and Richard Homan as executive officer The Girls athletic association officers include Deveares Durant press and Caton Jackie Stepsoe and Margaret McCabe as treasurer Representatives are Sally an junior Debbie Caton Kateri Codg and Diane Bailey The junior class plans a hop on Oct 18 and will sell Christmas cards The sophomore class met last week electing Miss Adena Smith and Donald Buckley as advisors The Student Council introduced its members Bill Ross explained council duties Graeme Hanson welcomed freshmen Mr Watson spoke about Guidance and season tickets The freshman initiation is Oct 3 with reception Friday evening Seniors on committees include Reception Richard Greene Elizabeth Prentiss Doris White Louise Allain Nancy Brown Ronald Trask Frances Norton Charles Doyle Everett Waterman Gayle Fitzgerald Donald Colby Beverly Niles Assembly committee Bette Fernald chair Marion Holbrook Martha Wood Bud Stover Mike Burden and E Sargent Legard Seniors plan to sell Christmas cards with Betty Newell chair of the project
Navy patrol squadrons consist of nine two motor Neptune aircraft with about 300 personnel. About half of VP10's crew belong to the Naval Reserve force known as Week End Warriors, recalled to active service.
Plans for Bailey School of Industries include a registration night on October 13 and classes beginning Monday October 20. Evening sessions will run twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays as usual.
The United States maintains an estimated steel production capacity of about 105 million tons annually, reflecting the nation's industrial output potential and capacity to meet demand across sectors.
A dense list of crossword clues by numbers plus a cryptoquote puzzle. It outlines terms for many Across and Down entries such as Fathers, Vessel, City, and various directional, zoological, and linguistic hints, concluding with the cryptogram mapping LONGFELLOW to AXYCLBAAXR and guiding solution rules.
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