Jury of Deering hears mixed docket in Bath court
Fourteen cases heard by Judge Gardiner R. Deering and Recorder Arthur Dolloff in Municipal Court featured speeding pleas by Kenneth Rice and Harvey Macomber, two Bath boys discharged for vandalism, and multiple petty larceny, intoxication, and hunting offenses across Bath, West Bath, and Bowdoinham with fines ranging from five to fifteen dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Kenneth R. Rice
Portland
Bowdoin
Carl Bickford
Harvey W. Macomber
Wellesley
Mass
Leeman Highway
Bath
Hyde Park
Bath Lumber Co
Arthur D. Dolloff
Munricipal Court
John W. Foss
Boothbay Harbor
Vincent S. Mancini
Sydney Mines
N. S
Route 1
Woolwich
Joseph McCarthy
Ernest Libby
Westbrook
Middle
Granite Streets
Benjamin Fitzgerald
Brigham’s Cove
West Bath
Earl S. Gomes
Phippsburg
Loren Alley
Gomes
Superior Court
Martha J. Murrey
High Street
Robert Coombs
Harold I. Drewett
Warren
Robert O. Young
Kenneth Trask
Skowhegan
Bowdoinham
Milford L. Savage
Eugene Alexander
David Harrington
Steven Argetsinger
Vine Street
Robert Starling
David Klickstein
George W. Perry
Prince Edward Island
Can
Robert McKenney
Perry
Gordon London
Rutland, VI
Nolo Contendre
Edward W. Bridgham
Patrolman
Starling
John W. Townsend
Winthrop
Carlton Skillings
Gray
Cecil Beane
Skillings
Topsham
Walter Harris
Townsend
Bowdeinham
Harris
Thank God Through Your Church Theme Of 1956 Canvass
The United Church Canvass campaign under the Greater Bath Council of Churches was launched at Winter Street church manse with seven churches represented. Co chairs Rev. Martin W. B. Sargent and Karcher S. Jackson set dates for the Every Member Canvass, with a planning committee drawn from participating churches and leaders. The schedule includes Nov 1 checkup, Nov 15 worker meetings, Nov 29 guest speaker on church finance, Dec 4 United Canvass Sunday, and a Dec 13 evaluation meeting at Beacon Street church. More than 200 workers are expected. Roger M. Luke elected treasurer and Oliver W. Bell publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Greater Bath
Sargent
Mr. Jackson
Elmer B. Williams
Winter Street Church
Oliver W. Bell
Drusilla Fielding
John Coombs
Wesley Methodist Church
Richard Arnold
Daniel Lord, Jr
Beacon Street Church
Craig Richards
E. Lawrence McCurdy
Central Congregational Church
Louis A. Dole
Reuben C. Walker
Church of the New Jerusalem
Harold L. Allen
Paul Strube
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Roger M. Luke
Grace Episcopal Church
Mr. Luke
Arnold
Dr. Bell
Central Church
Winter Street
United Chur
United Canvass
Beacon Street
The Economics Of Medical Care
The American Medical Association studied medical care economics over 25 years. From 1930 to postwar 1950s medical spending rose from about four percent to 4.35 percent of personal expenditures, driven by higher birth rates and demand for services. Prices for medical care remained below overall consumer price levels, while physician and dentist fees rose with wages. The AMA praised the industry’s growth and efficiency despite major advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
U. S. Bureau of Labor
Bureau
AMA
Greatest Source Of Energy
The piece cites Secretary of the Interior McKay arguing coal remains the nation s greatest proved energy source. It notes coal fuels more than half of electric power, furnishes steel production, and yields chemical by products used widely. It warns coal profits are low but energy demand could double in 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior McKay
Big Prize For The Tax Collector on The $64,000 Question
A Marine captain won on The $64,000 Question but will pay roughly $29,000 in federal taxes and any state tax separately. The story notes the contestant risking the final seven questions for the top prize, though the net gain will be about half of the gross.
Mizpah Class Plans Supper for November Fifth
The Mizpah Class of First Baptist met to arrange the November fifth supper menu and discussed Christmas sale items. Attendees included Margaret King, Ruth Russell, Burnita Graves, Roselyn Carey, Grace Mitchell, Dorothy Thayer, Adeline Black, Eleanor Wright, Miriam House, Cora Blakeney and Nancy Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Adeline Black
Bernice Green
Church
Ronas Buffam
William Parks
Roselyn Carey
Ruth MacKenzie
Court Street
Margaret King
Ruth Russell
Burnita Graves
Grace Mitchell
Dorothy Thayer
Eleanor Wright
Miriam House
Cora Blakeney
Nancy Roy
Home Extension Service Meeting At Hyde Park
Members of the Bath Home Extension Service met Thursday evening at Hyde Park Community Center where Miss Jean Spearin gave a home demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Bath Home Extension Service
Hyde Park Community Center
Jean Spearin
Windows Enhance Home Decor At Local Meeting
An agent spoke on the topic Windows Make the Room and showcased new curtain rods and drapery equipment. Pamphlets on beautifying windows were distributed. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Fullerton Mrs. Lawrence Thayer and Mrs. Helen Bonsey. Mrs. Marie I Hamblett will speak at the next meeting on informal lunches scheduled for Thursday evening November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fullerton
Lawrence Thayer
Helen Bonsey
Marie I. Hamblett
Oak Leaf Brownies Elect Sue Sturtevant President
Sue Sturtevant was elected president of Oak Leaf Brownie troop No. 14 at its first Fall meeting last week. Candy Jones was chosen secretary, Joyce Pennell treasurer, and Judy McCole Juliet Low representative. Registration money is due next Monday. The meeting was followed by a Brownie activity led by Mrs. Joseph Grace, with Mrs. Joseph Desmond as assistant leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Sturtevant
Oak Leaf Brownie Roop No. 14
Candy Jones
Joyce Pennell
Judy McCole
Juliet Low
Joseph Grace
Joseph Desmond
Half a Million U.S. Whites Expected to Reach Age 100
Statisticians estimate about half a million white Americans alive today will reach 100 years old. The projection highlights longevity trends and demographic implications for healthcare and aging policy, noting the steadily rising numbers of centenarians and the accompanying societal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Library Adopts Newark System For Handling Books
The Patten Free Library of Bath switches to the Newark charging out system. Patrons re-register, receive identification cards, and have charges and due dates recorded. The system allows patrons to see past loans and current charges, with no limit on the number of books issued at one time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. Calderwood
Patten Free Library of
Bath
Newark
Court records show multiple guilty pleas in Augusta Municipal Court
Several defendants pled guilty in a lull Municipal Court session. Fines ranged from 5 to 10 dollars with costs of 5.70. Notables include F Langdon Davis of Augusta with a loaded gun in a car at Bowdoinham and Charles Keenan of Brunswick for speeding 55 mph on Leeman highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Emory
Manchester
Conn
Topsham
Kennebec County
Augusta
Ant
F. Langdon Davis
Bowdoinham
Charles Keenan
Brunswick
David Klickstein
Leeman Highway
Merle Niles
Charles W. Shaffer
Chicago
Ill
Woolwich
Merle A. Merrill
Shaffer
Fire at City Dump Sparks Box Alarm
Fire crews responded to a 2 32 p m call at the City disposal area after a still alarm. Box alarm activated for extra equipment but no serious damage reported. Pine Haven Girl Scout Day Camp activities at Sewall's Woods set for July 11 to 22. staff to meet 1 p m Saturday at the camp to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Haven
Sewall's Woods
U S Steel Industry Reports Stockholders Edge Employees
The U S steel industry reports it has more stockholders than employees with 770 000 stockholders and 762 830 employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Steel Industry
Two Cars Damaged In Crash In Bath Morning
A hunting trip for two 17 year olds ended when their car struck a parked 1955 sedan on Oliver Street near High. Richard A. Leask of Woolwich, driver, and James Annis of Bath, passenger, were named by Patrolman Robert Starling. Damage was estimated at 200 and 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver and
High Streets
Robert Starling
Richard A. Leask
Woolwich
James Annis
Bath
Starling
Leask
Oliver
High Street
Charles MacDonald, Jr
Mac- Donald
MacDonald
Stork Shower Thursday For Mrs Kay DeVore
A stork shower was given for Mrs. Kay DeVore Thursday evening by Mrs. Alberta Bailey and Mrs. Marion Chubbuck at Mrs. Bailey's Woolwich home. Attending were many local ladies including Mrs. Beatrice Bailey and Miss Sally Nelder as guests of honor and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay DeVore
Alberta Bailey
Marion Chubbuck
Patty Chubbuck
Maxine Staples
Mary Jo Chubbuck
Daley's Cave area plea to boys over shooting and debris
Almon Mitchell, a local contractor, asks youths around Daley's Cave off Lower High Street to stop rifle shooting and leaving broken bottles in his gravel pit. He says he does not intend to block land but may post it if nuisance continues, police informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almon Mitchell
Duley's Cave
Lower High Street
Mitchell
Bath
Ravel Pit
Still Alarm Fire at Washington Street Chimney
Bath firemen responded to a 1 50 p m still alarm for a chimney fire at 696 Washington Street. Heavy smoke filled the area before firefighters arrived but the blaze was quickly extinguished with no damage reported. Edward Murphy of the Everett, Magss., police department visited with Mr and Mrs Everett Perkins last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Washington Street
Edward Murphy
Everett, Magss
Pol
Everett Perkins
Wright Speaks on Civil Defense at Inner Wheel Meeting
C Bruce Wright Maine Civil Defense public relations director spoke to Inner Wheel members at Mrs Warren E Kershner home on Green street. He outlined county duties to establish Civil Defense programs and self protection measures for attack. Hospital tea netted 237 29 with 135 to hospital and 102 29 to Hospital Auxiliary. Members solicit heavy materials for Togus Veterans Hospital utility bags and plan next Oct 20 meeting with Mrs Ira D Nadine on High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bruce Wright
Maine Civil Defense
Inner Wheel
Warren E. Kershner
Green Street
Wright
Civil Defense
Kenneth Humphries
Veterans’ Hospital
Togus
Ira D. Nadine
High Street
Edward W. Bridgham
Marius H. Page
Lynn M. Bussey
Hildreth Fisher
Kershner
William J. Craft
Charles Doyle
Heyward Newcomb
City Council approves 35 foot staff by 6 5 vote
The Bath city council approved a 35 foot staff by a 6 to 5 margin with McGuiggan Wagner Atkinson Mitchell Rowe and M Wesley McPhee voting for the short pole and Leon ard Brewer Hunter MacDonald and Donald F Perry voting against. The body also awarded a $1600 contract to Charles Marble to raze Central Grammar School for a new fire station site and reviewed preliminary building plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGuiggan
Wagner
Warren Atkinson
Mitchell
Rowe
M. Wesley McPhee
Leonard
Brewer
Hunter
MacDonald
Donald F. Perry
Charles Marble
Central Grammar School
Central
Edward L. Gaudreau
Bath
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Ward Five
Middle
Granite
Western Avenue
Gowan Nursing Home
Washington Street
Kelley and McMann Athletic Fields
Ronald C. Oulton
Post 72
Explorer Scouts of America
Railroads hold vast orders for locomotives in 1955
On August 1, 1955 major U S railroads had 467 new locomotive units on order, while exactly one year earlier on the same date there were 133 locomotives on order. This snapshot highlights a surge in fleet expansion within the rail industry during mid 1950s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Times Newsboys Visit With Gov Muskie
The Times newsboys Richard Elwell and Ronald Pye of Bath joined six other Maine boys on a Thursday visit to Governor Edmund S Muskie in the State House. The group was honored for long service delivering the Bath Times with autographed photos from the governor and a steak dinner at the Augusta House after a personal tour of the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Augusta
Richard Elwell
Floyd M. Elwell
Ronald Pye
Carlton Pye
Winship Street
Edmund S. Muskie
State House
Bath
Bath Times
Times
Augusta House
YMCA Notes Fall Basketball Season At Local Y
The Y gym reopens after painting with a new electric scoreboard ready for use. Senior League workouts start Thursday Oct 13 at 6 PM, with practices set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6 to 7 15. Hi Y Officials club seeks boy referees. contact Frank Torrey after school. Five teams hoped this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Y
Frank Torrey
Y.M C. A
Lightning Strikes Twice in Kennett Missouri
A pair of lightning bolts caused minor confusion in Kennett Missouri. One bolt arced from a tree across wet grass into and out of Mrs A W Garrett’s kitchen. A second bolt hit the radio at the fire department headquarters and knocked Marcus Williams from his chair, though no one was hurt and no fire started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennett
Missouri
Crossword Puzzle and Cryptogram Feature
A newspaper page presents a large cryptic crossword with many across and down clues and a Cryptogram quotation by LONGFELLOW. The page includes a sample mapping puzzle AXYDLBAAXR, a King Features Syndicate distribution note, and a glossary of cryptogram instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Features Syndicate
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Oak Leaf Brownies
Chandler Richmond
Ellsworth
Arthur Tainter
Edwin W. Keene
Damariscotta
Robert E. Wagner, Jr
Stork
Gov. Muskie
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