Prelude to Communism Shadowing Britain's Labor Government
In a critique of Britain's Labour government Winston Churchill warns that socialist policies have squandered reserves, raised taxes, and expanded state control. He argues that government seizure of coal, electricity, and banking threatens freedom, may lead to a police state, and cautions the U S and Canada against similar moves. The piece urges learning from Britain's decline to preserve free enterprise and other freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Britain
United States
Canada
England
Churchill
Attlee
Machinery and Work Shape Economic Depression Causes
The piece argues that technology bears blame for downturns but urges viewing mechanization in context. It notes high wage rates push production costs and accelerate reliance on machinery, citing railroads as a case where labor costs drive investment in equipment. A survey estimates annual rail upkeep cost per $1,000 invested in machinery at $850 given labor rates.
Hodge Podge on 1920 Republican Platform Declared Denials
Fragmentary notice references the 1920 Republican platform with a claim that it declared denials on unspecified issues. The snippet provides no clear names, dates, or outcomes. Further readable context would be required to identify persons, organizations, or events involved.
Rights to strike in the 20th century debate
The passage contrasts historical views on strikes with early 20th century rhetoric. It notes the 1920 Democratic platform valuing people over strikes and cites Justice Brandeis 1926 ruling limiting an absolute right to strike, framing evolving legal perspectives on labor actions.
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Samuel Johnson
Democratic National
L. D. Brandeis
Bath Adventists Will Help Raise Famine Relief Funds
The Bath Seventh-day Adventist church will join the denomination’s fourth annual famine relief drive on Saturday October 29. Elder Floyd Hilliard Portlands district superintendent notes long recovery ahead for war damaged nations while detailing prior North American gifts of 2 845 000 for famine relief and 7 5 million spent to rebuild churches schools and hospitals. European relief efforts emphasize more aid to East and West Germany with western refugees aided and eastern access expanding. Clothing shortages persist across Europe with shoes costing 40 and suits 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Floyd Hilliard
Portland
Hilliard
North America
Dorcas Welfare Societies
Germany
Europe
Home and School Meeting at Haskell Memorial School
The first Home and School meeting of the year at Haskell Memorial School was held Monday with many parents and friends present. Leader Mrs William MacBeth introduced the event and guest speaker Superintendent Hubert R Redding of Oakland discussed Reading. Children sang choruses and joined an acrostic on family happiness through good child parent relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Memorial School
William MacBeth
Hubert R. Redding
Oakland
Marriage Intentions Filed At City Clerk Office
Marriage intentions have been filed by Cornelius Dow Lyons of Medway Maine and Lillia Grace Ireland of 27 Shaw Street Elden Dexter Emerson of Tops ham and Margaret Pauline Milliken of 6332 Oak Street Frank Eldred Harvie of 49 Pine Street and Gertrude Bernice Shumway of 726 Washington Street Leonard W Keating of Providence RI and Madeleine Julia Bernier of 696 Washington Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Dow Lyons
Medway
Maine
Lillia Grace Ireland
Shaw Street
Elden Dexter Emerson
Topsham
Margaret Pauline Milliken
Oak Street
Frank Eldred Harvie
Pine Street
Gertrude Bernice Shumway
Washington Street
Leonard W. Keating
Providence
R. I
Madeleine Julia Bernier
Court records show three intoxication cases disposed
Municipal court Saturday morning heard three intoxication cases before Court Recorder John W. Quarrington. Each defendant was convicted and sentenced to 30 days in Kennebec county jail. Raynold A. Machaud of Topsham pleaded guilty to passing two vehicles on Route 201 and was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering. State Trooper Frank W. Powers led the proceedings, and another defendant facing a similar charge will serve 90 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Court
John W. Quarrington
Kennebec County
Raynold A. Machaud
Caribou
Topsham
Gardiner R. Deering
Frank W. Powers
Melanson and Damaris cotta Visit Bath on Monday
Business visitor Joseph W. Melanson traveled to Bath on Monday with Damaris cotta. They engaged in meetings and discussions with local firms about potential collaborations and regional opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Melanson
Bath
Cow Moose Pays Bath Neighborly Visit
A young cow moose drew a crowd as it visited Bath on Thursday forenoon. It first appeared at Witch Spring, then on the main highway in front of Ca hill's Service Station at 7:45, rested on the road, traversed to Hyde Estate, and returned near Court street. It swam the river to Woolwich shore, paused at the Iron Works yard, and awed onlookers before moving toward the Maine Central tracks and Morse high school area. The animal was last seen crossing back into the Woolwich woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witch Spring
Cahill
Hyde Estate
Leeman Highway
Court Street
Washington Street
Iron Works
Woolwich
Maine Central
Morse High School
Chestnut Street
Woolwich Woods
Hospital Auxiliaries Urged to Strengthen Community Ties
Mrs Helen Shaughnessey and Mrs Harold Avery earned 100 hours and pins for hospital work while the Library committee report covered April to August. Miss Elmina Snow of Emerson hospital spoke on auxiliary roles spanning community involvement and hospital policy guidance, stressing outreach to men and youth groups. The national auxiliary movement and Cleveland convention were cited, with discussions on opposing compulsory health insurance and expanding volunteer insurance programs. Refreshments followed as volunteers and committee members assisted in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Shaughnessey
Harold Avery
Willard Sprague
Library Committee
G. Thomas Murphy
John Parker
James A. Gillies, Jr
Elmina Snow
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Mass
Miss Snow
Cleveland
Ohio
Gillies
Haviland Torrey
Paul Moore
Clarence J White Returns for Indefinite Visit to Bath
Clarence J White, who has been employed in New Orleans, La., has returned for an indefinite visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C White, West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. White
New Orleans
Herbert C. White
West Bath
Snug Harbor Inn Guest Register Reveals A Legacy
The Snug Harbor Inn guest register lists many local residents and notable visitors from 1927 era. Names include Gardiner Rogers Chester Talbot Charles Doyle Elmer Higgins Harold Haggett and Elsie Allegrin among dozens of others with entries mentioning Judge Kenyon Gouvernor Nippert and Russ Westover creator of Tillie the Toiler. The register notes parties at the inn, electric lighting installation in 1927, and remarks on modernization of nearby towns including West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Percy Marks
Chester Plant
Sanford Nickerson
William Skelton
Sam Percy
D. T. Dougherty
Jack Dougherty
Henry Wright
Arthur K. Purington
John Carey
Lucy Coombs
R. B. Hatch
Herman Johnson
Leland Plummer
Jack Fitzgerald
Morris Brown
Lloyd Steeves
Sam Povich
Carl Swanton
E. A. Stover
William Oliver
W. F. Mussenden
Billy Mussenden
Mark
Stella Jackson
Arthur Mayo
Hubert McCarty
Mme. and van Zandt Wheeler
Frederick O. Madsen
W. S. Kenyon
United States
Kenyon
Sebasco
Mme. van Zandt Wheeler
A. K. Nippert
St. Louis
Nathan Kendall
Iowa
Dearborns
Sewalls
Small Point
Chicago
Tammany Hall
Nipantuck
Swampscott
Caravan
New York
Snug Harbor Inn
Percy
Bath Times
Sweeney
Russ Westover
Tillie the Toiler
Tillie
Bubbles
Dr. Percy
Times
West Point
Snug Harbor
Latvian Pupil at Lions Club Benefits Underprivileged Bath Children
A Latvian pupil at Lions Club received 41 sodium fluoride treatments and cared for nine optical cases. Funds for the clinic are raised yearly through Lions activities. The upcoming Lions Minstrel and Kentucky Site production will raise money to provide dental and optical care for Bath's underprivileged children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Minstrel
Kentucky
Bath
Health report notes polio and infections in Sagadahoc county
The State Health Department weekly report for the week ending Oct 1 records one poliomyelitis case in Sagadahoc county at West Bath, one streptococcal nasopharyngitis case in Bath, and one syphilis case in Sagadahoc county.
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State Department of Health and Welfare
Bureau of Health
Sagadahoc
West Bath
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Freshman hazing season ends at Morse High Gym
Morse High School wrapped up freshman hazing with a reception for 215 class of 1953 members. Initiation committee led by Doug Champion, assisted by Nancy Stover and others oversaw tricks and a Grand March, ending with paddlings from nine committee members and a Bob Warren orchestra dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Doug Champion
Nancy Stover
Sally Grant
Lasca Huse
Billy Boyland
Andy Rines
Frank Torrey
Hal Cornish
Gloria Wilson
Hazers
Bob Warren
Raymond Farnham
Nathan Watson
Jimmie Jones Night at Bath Country Club
Bath Country Club plans a Jimmie Jones Night on Sunday October 16 at 5 30 p m Public reports on season activities and finances will be given Trophies will be awarded and a tribute will be paid to Jimmie Jones A buffet supper will be provided free to members by the Ladies Association Reservations should be made with Brian M Jewett by mail or telephone No guests allowed due to large membership This year featured excellent play amid dry weather and included the first annual clambake with Hyde Memorial Tournament added to the club year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Country Club
Jimmie Jones
Jimmy Jones
Bath Country Club Ladies’ Association
J. W. Schulze
Schulze
Brian M. Jewett
Teacher Resigns. Cummings Named to Fill Vacancy
Mrs. Carlene Suslovich, first grade teacher at Washington Street Primary, resigned to join the State Department of Health and Welfare. Board of Education approved her retirement and elected Mrs. Emma Cummings of Bath to fill the position. Cummings will begin Oct 17 after two years as local playschool supervisor and recent substitute teaching in city schools and rug making at Bailey Evening school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlene Suslovich
Washington Street
State Department of Health and Welfare
Board of Education
Emma Cummings
Bath
Mrs Ada Purington Nominated to Bath Board
Gov Frederick G Payne posts the nomination of Ada E Purington of Washington Street for reappointment to the Bath Board of Registration. Confirmation is expected soon as the Governor and Council meet. Purington has chaired the Bath board for years and joined the board on October 15 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. Purington
Washington Street
Frederick G. Payne
Bath Board of Registration
Purington
Bull Moose Sighted On Road Near Witch Spring
SEES BULL MOOSE C Spinney reports a bull moose appearing on the road at Witch Spring Saturday morning around 9 15 on his way to Bath. The animal went as far as Chandler field where it turned toward Hyde Park terrace and then disappeared from view.
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C. Spinney
Witch Spring
Bath
Chandler Field
Hyde Park Terrace
Potatoes Brought To Local Papers In Mixed Weights
Friday morning Olaf Pearson of Winnegance delivered 13 potatoes to the Independent totaling slightly over 13 pounds. Saturday morning Jerry L Haile delivered nine potatoes to the Times weighing 15 and a quarter pounds, just over a peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Pearson
Winnegance
Independent
Tota
Jerry L. Haile
Times
Bath City Council Keeps Mittendorf In City Manager Post
Bath Maine council votes to retain Ralph Mittendorf as city manager. Other actions include welfare budget adjustments, permission for Bath Lions Club sidewalk signs, school building cost overruns at Huse and Center Street projects, bids for Harvard Heights lots, and appointments to water, recreation, and constable posts.
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Ralph Mittendorf
City Ager
Bath
Maine
Mittendorf
Jason A. Merrill
Bath Lions Club
Ness
Andrew M. Butterfield
Huse
Butterfield
Center Street
Board of Education
Harvard Heights
George M. Emery
George B. Connard
City Manager's Report Police and Fire September activities
September saw 41 arrests including 34 males and seven females. Property stolen and recovered at $190 each. one automobile stolen and recovered. two bicycles stolen and recovered. 195 complaints investigated. 130 doors and windows left open. 20 wrecks reported. 25 people given lodging. 1 held for safekeeping. 3 detained for investigation. Raymond C. Hatch appointed probationary officer Sept 11 to reach 11 man quota plus a chief. Fire Dept had four alarms. responded to West Bath with chimney burnout. loss estimated at $3,000, all at Bath Canning Co. commendable work. Highway and Sewer Dept patched, swept leaves. North Bath road graded. 14 sewer complaints. North Street stoppage cleared. 12 feet of broken 6-inch line repaired on York Street. Summer Street outfall extended 12 feet. New sewer on Court Street near Walker's garage, 360 feet serving seven dwellings. Water District aided Court Street mains during work. Fire hydrant relocated to Walker's corner. New catch basins at Somerset Place and Lord Street. new manholes built on
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Ninty
Raymond C. Hatch
Fire Department
West Bath
Llewellyn Rogers
Whitees
Bath Canning Co
North Bath Road
North Street
York Street
Summer Street
Court Street
Walker’s
Water District
Walker's Corner
Somerset Place
Lord Street
City Public Welfare and Street Work Report Sept 1949
The report details sidewalk repairs on Cobb road and Andrews road, gravel and fill projects, curb construction near 373 W street, gutter cleaning on High and Marshall streets, fence repairs at Huse school, and extensive public welfare statistics for September. It includes case loads for city, state, and other departments, burials in Oak Grove and Maple Grove cemeteries, concrete foundation work, mowing, perpetual care lot repairs, and health department disease reports and calls. Parking meters handled 866.35 in September with 99 one hour and 64 two hour meters in operation and 37 meters not in use. a new traffic ordinance could add 33 meters.
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Cobb Road
Academy Street
Snow Park
Meadowway
Milan Street
Valley Road
Andrews Road
Leeman Highway
High
Ross Marshall Street
Potter’s Hill
High Street
Huse
Oak Grove Cemetery
Maple Grove Cemetery
Oak Grove
Flaherty Park
Soldiers’ Monument
City Parkway
Oliver Street
Health Department
Priest
State Department
City Manager Submits Flag Replacement Proposal
Ralph F Mittendorf the city manager confirms a proposal to replace temporary meter flags with the original secondary flags in a respectful formal submission. The record notes the action and authority behind the request and indicates official municipal approval steps are underway.
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Meter Company
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Merrow to Address Maine Teachers Convention General Session
Chester E. Merrow representative to Congress from New Hampshire First District will address the Maine Teachers association at the first general session of the state convention. He serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and UNESCO commissions, and has a background in education from Colby College and Teachers College Columbia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester E. Merrow
Congress
New Hampshire
Maine Teachers’ Association
Merrow
Foreign Affairs Committee
Unesco
U. S. National Commission
Colbyan
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Kent's Hill
Montpelier
Vermont Junior College
Wesley Church Women Plan Christmas Sale and Study
The Wesley Methodist church Women's Society of Christian Service met with large attendance. Plans were made for a study led by Mrs na McLean. Mrs Silie Niles reported on district meets. A Christmas sale and supper is planned for Friday Dec 2. The next meeting is Nov 1 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service
Na McLean
Women’s Society of Ristian
Silie Niles
Sagadahoc Mothers Club Plans Oct Events
Sagadahoc Mothers club met at the schoolhouse Thursday evening with twenty members and guests present. The banquet was rescheduled to October 24, and a charity dance for Billy Brown, who suffers from a rare kidney illness, was discussed and set for October 14. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Club
Sagadahoc Ferry
Billy Brown
Elmhurst Play School Finds New Location
Mrs G B Connard announces Elmhurst Play School Inc has found a suitable place to conduct play school. Those seeking more information should call 701 promptly. Interest this year will decide if the program runs again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Connard
Elmhurst Playschool, Inc
Long Island Grows Most Brussels Sprouts in America
Long Island, New York leads the nation in Brussels sprouts production, accounting for the largest share of this crop grown in the United States. The region's favorable climate and soil contribute to high yields and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
N. Y
America
Crossword Puzzle Clues Packaged as A Word List
A mixed set of across and down clues covering cocaine source tears metal Bible name skin money of account bedstead river, mood, letters, and place names. Includes geography and misc terms such as Neuter pronoun and River Paraguay.
Daily Cryptoquote Solve Tip and Quote Note
The text describes how to solve a cryptoquote puzzle with letter mapping and hints. It includes an example A for L and X for O, plus a quoted line about not being a tear drop shed for dead who are enfranchised, attributed to Brooks. The content reproduces a King Features Syndicate distribution note.
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Brooks
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