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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1951
Page
2
Readers in a small town criticized the Department of Agriculture for paying salaries higher than those of vice presidents and bank cashiers. The letters claimed some D A employees earned more than these top local figures.
About 125 attendees from Bath Weston Weston Bath attended the Maine Fire Chiefs Association quarterly meeting in Camden. Fire Chief Richard Frates and leaders from Bath joined the session at the new Camden fire station then dined at Snow Bowl. Van Russell of Rockland was elected president succeeding Harold Nickerson of Brunswick. Lewis Benns Easton as vice president. David Sleeper Bar Harbor as secretary treasurer. Stephen Jones Bath as sergeant at arms. Next meeting set for January in Saco.
An article in News & World Review argues Korea is a testing ground for men, weapons, and tactics with no clear path to a decisive victory. It notes US forces suffer heavy losses, civilian tolls are vast, and air power has limited impact against a determined foe.
During a debate on a bill to boost salaries for one million U. S. employees by ten percent, a corn belt senator remarked that voters faced a burden from higher costs. The exchange highlighted partisan tensions over federal pay policy.
An Bath organization, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has found homes for many dogs and cats and treated sick animals. Members fund expenses from their own pockets as costs rise, and outside aid is requested. Cash contributions may be sent to Mrs. Fred Lehane, president.
At Wesley Church Family Day Rev. Dr. C Clifford Sargent proclaimed the Christian Home as guardian of American values. Honored 90 year old Lydia Cook, member since January 4 1885, and five church families with largest attendance each bringing five members.
A stork shower was held Tuesday last week at the home of Mrs. M. W. Westermeyer for Mrs. Clara Jobe. Mrs. Loren Arnott led the program with games and recitations by Mrs. Westermeyer and Mrs. Doris Thistle. Mrs. Jobe received many gifts and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Arnott, Mrs. Westermeyer, and Mrs. R. A. Bettle.
Mrs Mary Stover hosted a kitchen shower for her daughter in law Mrs Henry Card at 14 Free man Street. Guests included many named relatives and friends from nearby towns with refreshments of sandwiches cake and coffee. attendees listed include Mrs Dorothy Roderick Miss Mary Gallant and others.
The October meeting of the Girl Scout Council board was led by President Dr. Earle Wade. Troop 2 invites visitors from Troop 8 the Daughters of Isabella sponsor VFW hall meet. Delegates Frank Butcher and Lewis Carter head to National Convention in Boston October 15 18. Vacancies from resignations create a staffing gap across units.
The Girl Scout Leaders Association gathered at 32 Court Street Monday evening. They announced the intermediate badge list is ready for pickup and new permission slips for hikes were distributed. A window display will feature handicraft and camp pictures in downtown stores.
Pine Cone Troop 4 met at Winter Street Congregational church with 25 girls. They knitted for the Needlework Guild and prepared a poster for Girl Scout Week. They voted to hold a Halloween party October 29 at 5 p.m. attendees bring box lunches and dress as hobos. A guest invitation was extended. Next week resumes knitting and poster work.
Oak Leaf Brownies Troop 14 met at Huse Memorial school Monday with 27 girls present. Mrs. John McCole led the session with assistants Mrs. Donald Emero and Mrs. Hugh Cleveland. Patrols organized with Jewell Flint and Claudia Glynn leading Maple Leaf, Karen Stark leading another, Red Bird led by Jean Orr, and Nan Fuller and Carol Ann Witham as guards.
St Marys Troop 8 met Wednesday at the VFW hall on Middle street with good attendance. Two new candidates registered and the group began work on a project at the meeting.
Bluebird Brownies Troop 10 met at Corliss Street church with leader Mrs. Zylpha Richardson and assistants Mrs. Duncan Farrell Mrs. Louis MacDonald and Mrs. Edwin Seaman. Dues attendance were taken by Martha Pratt and Nancy Merchant led the Promise and Smile Song. Twenty two pennies were collected for Juliet Low girl Judith Libby as groups returned to join games and next week they start scrapbooks.
Grace church parish house hosted Troop 11 led by Mrs Ralph Card with committee chair Mrs Thomas Aikenhead. Mary McLaughlin led the Brownie Promise and Janice Card the Brownie Smile Song as new Brownies were registered and introduced to the program.
Kenneth Nute John Richardson Jr Joseph Vachon William Hanson Jr David McLuer are to be inducted with a special ceremony. A S M Don Kenney mentors candidate Scout requirements. Victor Lonn demonstrates knife and axe use at last Friday’s meeting.
Charles L. Eastman announces an official redrawing of local PMA administration in Sagadahoc. Bowdoinham and Topsham join to form a single community with Arrowsic Bath Georgetown Phippsburg West Bath Woolwich becoming one unit represented by three committee members instead of six. The change takes effect October 19 due to severe PMA funding cuts.
Continued discussion notes delays from recent delays and questions the act’s constitutionality. Officials say provisions are needed for better patient care while awaiting commitment through various channels.
The YMCA Board heard a first report on the annual financial campaign showing $4,200 received to date, $1,800 short of the minimum needed. Directors hope for increased contributions and mail campaign responses to close the gap as renovations and pool table repairs are completed. The meeting, led by President A. M. Main, also reviewed building updates and activities with photos shown to members. Participants included A. M. Main, Edward Sewall, Herbert L. Douglas, John R. Newell, Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins, and others.
Harold Chandler Jr., 21, of York Street, pleaded guilty to drunken driving before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Chandler, driving a car owned by Wesley Sweeney of Bath, collided with a parked car at Linden and Front Streets. Damages: Sweeney car about $300, Clough car about $150. Chandler paid a $100 fine and $4.70 costs. Other cases: Ralph G. Norton of Yarmouth pleaded guilty to speeding and paid $10 plus $4.70. Robert Girard of Lewiston fined $10 plus $10.90 for no license. Benjamin McCunee, late of Bath, bound over on a desertion charge with $1,000 bail. David Dickson, Health and Welfare Superintendent, was complainant. A Bath man pled guilty to a second offense intoxication and received 60 days in Augusta jail.
Rev Tubbs resigns from his post as head of the Ular parish taking responsibility relief while offering to assist in diocese work as needed. The move follows extended service and signals a transition in church leadership within the diocese.
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