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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1953
Page
2
The Automobile Manufacturers Association reports Americans travel over half a trillion miles yearly with motor vehicles. In 1952 mileage and fuel use rose over 6 percent, with 54.7 million registrations anticipated in the year.
The text forecasts 10 percent relief in individual income taxes next year and the lapse of the excess profits tax. It notes lower taxes will shrink federal revenues and that new federal economies must be found to balance the budget. It credits the administration and Congress with starting to cut federal spending.
The speaker stresses the need to maintain balance to prevent inflation and a weaker dollar. He warns that an imbalanced budget raises living costs for everyone and calls for disciplined financial action to stabilize the economy.
Kenneth Colby 39 and John Dauphin 48, both of Bath, were treated at Rumford Community Hospital after a head on collision at Hayford's Corner on the Auburn Rumford road. How ard Hewins of Leeds drove the other car with his wife and five children. three children and the Hewins pair were treated at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston. Both cars were demolished. state police continue the investigation.
City officials warn United Nations Day will be observed Saturday with flags displayed at City Park and City Hall. Chairman Stanley R. Hunter urges schools churches and groups to study UN concepts and support its work for world peace.
Twelve year old David Wilson of Bath bagged four ducks alone on Saturday at an undisclosed location, achieving a feat that many adults could not match as onlookers saw few birds.
The Patten Library presents its financial statements listing current and fixed assets totaling 16489.28 and trust fund assets at 92175.95. Liabilities and reserves total 108665.23 with general operating income 7481.33 and expenses 6764.56 yielding a net excess of 716.77.
Seventy three boating enthusiasts signed up for a free piloting course offered by the Casco Power Squadron of Portland. The 10 week program began with a meeting at City Hall where squadron officers explained course phases and the exam requiring 80 to earn a certificate and potential admittance to the Casco Bay squadron. A second meeting is planned for next Friday at 7 30 with location to be announced.
Three cases were heard by Recorder Arthur S. Dolloff on Saturday. Carl A. Fortier of Bath, 32, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle on Center street while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars plus 7.82 dollars in costs and placed on 60 days probation to pay. A second intoxication case resulted in a guilty plea with a 10 dollar fine plus 6.60 dollars in costs or 30 days in jail. A third intoxication case was dismissed for want of prosecution.
In Friday session Judge Gardiner R. Deerng presided as Charles E. Davis, 17, of Brunswick, paid a $10 fine plus $5.70 costs after being found guilty of speeding 55 in a 25 zone on Leeman Highway. In the second case the respondent was ordered to pay a $5 fine and $4.15 costs or face 10 days in jail on intoxication charges.
The association approved adding a new course to the high school program and directed the secretary to draft a P T A Council suggestion promoting it. A two year membership contest was held in classrooms, starting at Monday’s session, with new North Center District teachers introduced. Refreshments were provided by the executive committee and room mother chair Laura Tukey.
The celebration honored a golden wedding with children Mrs. Burton Packard and Mrs. Allen Young among attendees. The dinner included Burton Packard Jr and family, John Leonard and kin, Dawna Leonard, Just Wold and Jean Leonard, Roberta Beane, Allen Young and James Hollingsworth family members from multiple locations.
Brig. Gen. George M. Carter will head Maine March of Dimes again in 1954, after a year away. Announced by Basil O Connor, National Foundation head, Carter directs county campaign efforts statewide and brings decades of service as Adjutant General, educator, and war veteran to the role.
The YMCA hosts its annual Halloween Parade and Party for grammar school students on October 30. Headlining is the Torrent Fife and Drum Corps, with Gary Meister and his Little Maine Ramblers providing entertainment. Prizes courtesy of local merchants will honor outstanding costumes, and refreshments follow costume judging in the YMCA gym. A parade committee meeting Monday plans the event.
The Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants held its October meeting at the Elm hotel. Edward F. Gibbons of Dewey & Almy Chemical Co. spoke on Direct Cost Accounting Objectives, substituting for Jonathan N. Harris. Attendees from Bath included William A. Niss, Daniel Scully, Oscar R. Marsh, and Daniel L. Lord Jr.
Lawrence Moore, baritone bugler, advanced to corporal at a Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps ceremony. The event featured a formal reading of the appointment, with Moore saluting and returning to the corps line. More NCOs are anticipated as open ratings are filled. the corps also outlined future drill movements, expanded music, and Armistice Day parade plans.
Dr Isaac M Webber of Portland was elected president at the Augusta House with Robert E Owen reappointed as Executive committee chair. Officers include Mrs George W Pullen secretary and Samuel L Forsaith treasurer. The meeting named new and returning directors and re elected Mary C Lee as Executive Director. State headquarters are in Brunswick.
A 15 member Rome Extension Service group led by Mrs. Berty Mosher toured the Hyde Memorial Home. They met with Mrs. Marie Preston and Mrs. Doris Hardy, viewed the Easter Seal department, and were entertained at tea by Mrs. Katherine Whitney and Mrs. Converse Fenn after the tour.
The Bath probate docket lists wills filed for Charles I Madden Wilfred C Trott Margaret S DeCoste Harris Toothaker Rodick and others with executors named. It records wills allowed administrators appointed and accounts and bonds for estates including Hunt Lounsbury Merrill Gibbs Costain McCabe Wainscott and others with inventories and final accounts filed.
A compact listing of across and down crossword clues covering rowing goods wine vessels omissions planets and gods various adjectives verbs and object names including abbreviations and classic terms for tools metals and natural features.
A tips style note explains how a cryptoquote works with a sample mapping. It shows that one letter stands for another and that single letters and word length guide solving. The example uses A for L and X for O to illustrate the process.
A list of petitions filed October 13 1953 in Bath Topsham and Richmond Maine covers multiple estates including Arthur Nickels Margaret MacDonald and Vena Mitchell with various presentations by heirs guardians and executors First and final accounts approved for The Canal National Bank and Bayard S Foye trustees and administrators Bonds and real estate bonds noted Distribution petitions and a trustee appointment for Roberta Rae Lait with executor names Frank Nichols and others in attendance
Rocky terrain hampers water line work on Tarbox Street and raises questions about sewer facility uptake as residents weigh access and feasibility.
Col. Ogilvie, Inspector General, led a post inspection critique of Battery B 708th AAA Battalion in Augusta and Portland. He praised new members for conduct and knowledge, commended the CO on training, and noted advanced sessions on drills ceremonies and inspections and on anti aircraft intelligence services.
Flags at half mast covered city fire stations and public buildings on Friday and Saturday to honor Edward W. Vaughan, longtime assistant fire chief and ardent department supporter who died Thursday.
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