16 Oct 1952
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
1
A partial readable line shows a 19th century newspaper note indicating second class matter registration at Bath Maine with date March 3 1879 and the imprint The Times Company 3 Front Street Bath Maine.
The American Magazine editor John W. McTherrin urges voters to cast ballots in November, noting 600 000 retailers support the campaign of the American Retail Federation and 56 associations. He warns of low turnout in prior elections and stresses small business civic action for better government.
The article notes that many government controls including housing and retail loan rules are likely to be removed or loosened. Rent controls are fading unevenly as supply catches up with demand, and local authorities may lift price regulations on clothing and food. Metals decontrol is possible with adequate aluminum and copper, while steel shortages ease due to a strike.
About 500 teen farm youths from 46 states will visit New York City for the 18th annual National Junior Vegetable Growers Association convention. Delegates, largely winners of the NJVGA production marketing contest, will be hosted as A and P Food Stores funds a 6000 dollar scholarship program guiding entrants on production and marketing methods.
The program is seen as a cornerstone of building a prosperous adult farm career, acting as a key factor in curbing the shift of future food producers to urban employment.
Freeport Sulphur shifts a $2 million steel barge plant from Grand Ecaille to Bay Ste. Elaine Louisiana to extract about 100 000 long tons of sulfur annually from an underground salt dome. The process uses 2 million gallons of super heated water daily to melt sulfur and transport it by insulated barges to Port Sulphur. This site is part of a $20 million Louisiana program to boost U S sulfur supply with two domes Bay Ste Elaine and Garden Island Bay.
Forrest N. Drake of Georgetown paid 500 dollars after pleading guilty to selling short lobster meat with 401 tail sections alleged. the count was reduced to 100 tail sections. Edward F. Miller also faced a guilty verdict on possession of the 401 sections and saw his case filed. Lawrence L. Sawyer was found guilty of drunken driving with a 100 dollar fine and 5.60 costs and may appeal. Bertram D. Stanley paid 10 dollars for possessing protected yellowleg ducks. Two Bath men faced charges over pied-billed grebes but the cases were not pressed for lack of evidence.
Gardiner Clyde Turner of Keene New Hampshire pleaded innocent in Bath Municipal court to drunken driving but was found guilty by Judge Gardiner R Deering. He was fined 100 dollars plus 11 49 costs and appealed to the October term of Sagadahoc County Superior court. Turner posted 300 dollars to guarantee his appearance. Turner was arrested on Front street Bath Thursday night. Talbot Williams Bath paid 50 dollars and 11 06 costs after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident without making himself known. A beach wagon believed to be operated by Williams damaged a U S Coast Guard truck on a Phippsburg road. A Richmond juvenile received a suspended state school sentence and one year probation after pleading guilty to negligent shooting during a hunting party. Pellets from the shell grazed Mrs Enia Gierin of Richmond injuring her but not seriously. Probation requires the boy to abstain from hunting.
The Y M C A will run a new Little Basketball League this winter for grammar school boys aged 6 to 11. Teams from Weeks Mitchell New South Huse North North Primary Dike and Washington Primary will compete with uniformed players and a regular schedule. A meeting for basketball leaders is planned on Tuesday evening November 4 to outline formation plans.
The U S Census Bureau reports about 8,200 people on Maine state payroll in April 1952, with 7,600 full time, down from 8,400 in 1951. The April 1952 payroll totaled 1.624 million dollars, up 5.2 percent from 1951, amid highway and education spending and sparse staffing in waterways.
The Bath Hospital Auxiliary reports sewing activity from Apr 1 to Oct 1 1952 totaling 1006 articles made by 14 workers in 633 hours. Items include 32 baby bands 313 diapers 30 wrapping blankets 149 8 covers 50 anesthesia towels and more. Hostess Ida Stover with Helen Caton organized Knick Knack Klub gathering with members listed. next meeting at Mrs Thebeau Court Street.
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a semi public officer installation at Odd Fellows Temple last Tuesday with Mrs. Bernice Terrill and marshal Priscilla Chipman of Richmond leading the ceremony. Mary G. Hall of Sagadahoc Ferry became noble grand. Hall has 48 years in the order since 1904.
Members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church conducted welfare visits Saturday to collect clothing bed coverings and furniture for needy Bath families. Mrs M W Westermeyer and Mrs Edith McCabe report growing requests as colder weather starts. A room in Westermeyer's home serves as a welfare center for sorting repairs and distribution. Participants include Mr and Mrs O J Chase Mr and Mrs Gordon Arnott Mrs Ruth Bittle Mrs Mildred Westermeyer Mrs Elizabeth Williams Mrs Edith McCabe and Mrs Doris Thistle.
The article notes freshmen form the nucleus for the varsity, with a rule that missing more than two practice nights without a valid reason results in automatic dismissal. It also mentions Mr and Mrs E Everett Pierce of Pearl Street hosting a dinner party Thursday evening.
Cosmo club committees organized a successful MacMillan lecture on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Albert Kitney led as general chairman with a large team handling publicity, books, ushers, candy tables, reception, and ticket duties. Linwood Boardman praised the effort and thanked the many volunteers for a record turnout and lively event.
A surprise bridal reception for Mrs. Marion Iris Bourgoin was held at 29 Corliss Street hosted by Mrs. Doris Bourgoin. Guests enjoyed chicken and lobster rolls, potato chips, pickles, olives, coffee and cake, with a decorated wedding cake centerpiece and the couple’s miniature cake topper.
District Commissioner Stewart McAllister led St Marys Troop 53 at Knights of Columbus hall in a roundtable on Scouting. He urged pursuing merit badges and noted the value of Scouting for business and military training. An important leaders meeting is planned for Monday evening to map the year’s program.
In 1942 the Times Co installed a faster duplex press replacing a 26 year old flat bed. The old machine went to Michigan and was later lost. Kenneth Soule of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., sent a clipping showing the Door County Advocate printed on the old Independent press. The Advocate, with 14 pages twice weekly, serves 5,500+ readers and features the S. S. Spartan ferry launch image as the world’s largest lake ferry alongside the S. S. Badger. Soule is a welding contractor at a Sturgeon Bay shipyard.
Commander and Mrs Mac Millan toured the Bowdoin voyage scenes, including blue whale capture, walrus hunts, and polar bears. The lecture, attended by Bath residents, highlighted midnight sun voyages andEsquimaux greetings. Proceeds benefit Bath Memorial hospital via the Cosmopolitan club.
The Salvation Army advisory board met Friday evening at Water Street hall with chairman Edward W. Bridgham introducing new members Duncan McInnes Rev La forest Hodgkins Sam Prawer Rodney Brooke and Brian M. Jewett The session planned committees for the year and welcomed Ernest Marshal regional officer from Boston Captain Jessie F. Jones and Captain Helen Augusta organized the event A drive for funds was reported by Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees with a gratifying result Another meeting is set for Friday evening Nov 7
Mrs Elmer Doe of Portland vice president of District 2 PTA was Friday guest of Dr and Mrs Joseph I Smith on Washington Street during a social call involving district PTA circles.
Raw milk dealers exceed minimum standards for solids fat and plate count with several named farms and producers including George Larrabee and Bon H. L. Simpson meeting requirements. Pasteurized milk lists Granite Farm Dairy H P Hood and Sons Oakhurst Dairy with tests, counts, and comments. health officer Roscoe C. McFadden notes use of Public Health logarithmic average method.
Little Hammie the pet squirrel gains a mate Sammie, brightening life at 49 Meadow Way. The pair share a seven by six foot cage with a two foot wheel as neighborhood children offer acorns. Hammie, bottle-fed since birth, adjusts to Sammie's company while fans hope for future litters.
Rev Howard F Cramer preached on The Prodigal Son and His Father at West Bath Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Trustees voted to discontinue services for the remainder of the year and thanked Rev Cramer and friends for the church year.
Mrs Thomas Hagan of Center town visited Mrs Edward Butterfield on High street as a guest, sharing hospitality in a social visit.
Crossword clues list various terms and a cryptoquote instruction. It explains that AXYCLBAAXR stands for LONGFELLOW with simple one letter substitution. It notes one letter maps to one other and that daily code letters vary, with hints from length and word patterns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.