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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
2
The Journal argues price is only one factor in retail competition. Independents prosper via ingenuity, quality, service, and specialties, offsetting large chain price advantages. Law cannot replace their competitive instinct, which remains strong despite legislative efforts.
Editors polled by the American Press oppose compulsory government hospital and medical care insurance by over 80 percent. A public attitudes study presented to Blue Cross and Blue Shield representatives shows fewer than five percent favor government payment when given payment options. The piece argues for voluntary plans due to cost, coverage, and personal freedom from government domination.
Proposal to raise personal exemptions to reduce income tax would remove many taxpayers from the rolls. The author argues that such a change would be immoral and unethical and that all income receivers should pay some tax. A fairest reform is across the board percentage cuts for individuals and businesses.
Secretary Mitchell states automation does not cause unemployment and that more people are employed than ever. He says automation increases demand for skilled technicians and views technological progress as a beneficent phase of the industrial revolution benefiting workers.
The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Clearing House completes its first year of operations with steady thrift shop activity in the YMCA building on Summer Street. Co chairs Mrs Duncan McInnes and Mrs George H Musk led volunteers including Sumner Sewall and Mrs Bowen Torrey. daily staffing runs 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Members of the Gladys De Weaver Future Teachers' club of America will meet at 7 p m Thursday in Room 210 at the school. Recently elected officers will be installed and the presentation of the club charter will feature the program. Mrs Gladys DeWeaver, club founder, will address the group. All shop students interested are invited to attend.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over four cases in one session with fines ranging from 5 to 100 dollars for speeding passing a bus and drunken driving. Defendants included Leo Berube Bernard Hardwick Reginald Gosselin Donald Kehlenbeck Arthur Delano Chester Wilson Jr and others with outcomes detailing fines costs and suspensions where applicable.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over seven motor vehicle cases Tuesday. Raymond W. Maker Jr of Cranston admitted speeding 70 mph on Route 1 at Woolwich and paid 10 dollar fine plus 5.70 costs. Clayton D. Loubier of 56 Office Drive paid 10 and 5.70 after passing on a grade on Route 1 at Woolwich. Harriet C. Baker of Reading Massachusetts paid 10 and 5.70 after guilty plea to 50 mph on Leeman Highway. Everett B. Wright of 104 Union Street pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a Washington Center Street intersection. fined 10 with costs 5.70, suspended on payment of costs. Patrolman Earl Haines and Patrolman William Boyland were involved. Charles C. Smith of Brunswick Naval Air Station was also mentioned.
A series of guilty pleas and fines were handed down in Municipal Court. Roger A. Christensen and Edgar R. Fickett of Brunswick paid $10 fines with $5.70 costs for speeding on Route 196. Sherbon Wallace of West Point was fined $10 with $5.70 costs for driving without a license. Donald E. Reil of East Brunswick pleaded guilty to speeding 55 mph on Leeman Highway with $5.70 costs. Allen Coffin Don Watts and Billy Jarrell of Brunswick Naval Air Station admitted to malicious mischief and each paid $10 fines plus $3.23 costs for destroying a car at the Topsham Fair Grounds and damaging the judges stand after a race.
Public school students in the city enjoyed the Jungle Wonder Show at Morse High Auditorium. The Auguspurgs, renowned animal trainers, demonstrated proper animal training with monkeys dogs birds and other acts under trainers’ direction. Bath Council of Parents and Teachers sponsored the event in cooperation with Principal Raymond Farnham.
Theodore Burns selected as chairman of the YMCA Halloween Party prize committee for 1955. Burns, a fifth year head of the committee and former YMCA staffer, has long been active in youth work. YMCA officials predict the event will be the largest and most successful yet.
The Corliss Street church will host its annual roll call supper on Thursday. Supper starts at 6:30 PM at the church, followed by an inspiration and fellowship program. Church roll is read by clerk Mrs Jessie Norton. A memorial service honors members who died in the past year. Rev Christie Schjerveland of Damariscotta Baptist Church will be guest speaker.
Report notes that silage juices leaking from stored forage can lower feed value by about 10 percent, affecting nutritional content and livestock performance.
Bath Municipal Court reports 82 respondents have paid $2,000 in fines and costs through October. August yielded about $2,100 from 125 payers, September $2,500 from 125. Most fines stem from motor vehicle violations amid Maine’s traffic crackdown and a 33 percent rise in local arrests and patrols.
The Bath Ministers Association will present a full length Martin Luther film on Monday October 31 at 730 PM at Central Congregational Church. Churches join in a union service with a brief worship and an offertory to cover rental costs.
Denbow a Morse High standout now a sophomore guard on the University of Maine football team will miss the Maine Bates State Series opener in Lewiston Saturday due to a leg muscle injury suffered in last Saturday's game against Connecticut at Orono. He starred in the 13-0 victory over UConn with two interceptions and solid defense. Maine otherwise at full strength as it defends the state crown.
Robin Roberts and Don Newcombe were the only major league pitchers to reach the 20 win mark in 1955. Roberts posted 23 victories while Newcombe earned 20, marking a rare club threshold attainment that season.
Morse High's G A A board begins a Teddy Bear drive to fund awards for the spring banquet. Students Judy Watts Betsy Gamble Frances Warner Jane Fraser Phyllis Warner Diane Bailey and Sandra Sinclair are listed. The article notes football progress volleyball games and senior yearbook nominations with extensive staff roles and fundraising candy sales to support awards.
Plans for the 45th annual Past Masters Night of Solar Lodge No. 14 F and A M are set at the Masonic Temple. A 6 30 p m dinner precedes the third degree work at 7 30 with Herbert R Morse as worshipful master and a slate of officers and assistants named.
Howard W. Mayo announces assistants for the state Boy Scout Finance Campaign in the business district phase. Assistants include Frank Harvie Foster Pratt Paul Strube Franklin Howe Roland Farnham David Desmond Mrs Eastham Guild Jr Donald Povich Karcher Jackson and Ral Forbes. State-wide house-to-house canvass set for Monday Oct 24 with a target of 166000. Also notes the Saratoga aircraft carrier power plant at 200000 horsepower.
Twenty six ballots from Bath citizens returned to the Times show 203 in favor of repairing the old 120 foot flag pole in City Park versus 10 for purchasing a new 35 foot pole. The council previously chose the smaller pole for 498 plus installation, with a 1500 budgeted for a top mast. The poll is to guide council action as the future of Bath's flag pole remains unsettled.
The Pilgrim Fellowship of Central Church held its first Fall meeting in the parish house with President Mabel Ashe presiding and Linwood Haynes as associate advisor. Officers include Annette Bailey vice president Ellen Low treasurer and George Lawrence secretary. State Trooper Herman Boudreau spoke about accidents and prevention using photos. Seventeen youths attended and refreshments followed.
Civil cases continue to occupy most of the October term as Sagadahoc Superior Court sits with Justice Harold C. Marden presiding. Divorce hearings have been held between jury sessions.
A three foot high pronghorn antelope is described as having an eye as large as an elephant and the ability to spot a moving coyote from three to four miles away, highlighting its keen vision.
The page presents a mixed crossword and cryptogram puzzle with numerous clues for across and down entries. It includes a cryptoquote encoding LONGFELLOW and various theme hints, plus scattered stray text about Knights of the Pen and King Features Syndicate.
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