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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
1
The Times Company publishes the Bath Maine weekly edition each Thursday under B Nichols as president and treasurer and Harry C Webber as editor. The note lists offices at 83 Front Street Bath Maine.
General Foods president Austin S. Ingleheart labels imprudence and immorality a national danger. Speaking before the National Association of Food Chains in Washington he cites shoplifting, corruption, perjury, and political graft as signs of weakening leadership and urges rebuilding spiritual values at home and in business to preserve the American way of life.
Look ahead to the Christmas season shows merchants optimistic after a period of high inventories and consumer apathy. They expect a fairly prosperous season despite not matching last year's wartime surge, aided by a rebound in shoppers and strong Columbus Day sales kickoff.
Retailers cited in the column report a strong Columbus Day weekend with several stores noting phenomenal early holiday sales. Analysts expect continued momentum through the Christmas period as shoppers respond to promotions and early-season offers.
State Trooper Frank W. Powers returned from a public relations tour at North Haven and Vinalhaven islands. He quizzed high school students on motor vehicle law and praised the orderly driving conditions noting ferries transport only one car at a time for 20 dollars per car and that about 100 cars on North Haven and 300 on Vinalhaven are watched by local police.
Several groups aligned loosely with the Maine Teachers Association will join about 6000 teachers in Portland for meetings Thursday and Friday. The Maine Vocational Teachers Association will convene Thursday at 2 PM in Butler school auditorium with John P. Walsh addressing vocational education philosophy. Gerald N. Van Poole of the National Association of Secondary School Principals will speak to sponsors of student councils. The Maine Association for Childhood Education will hold a Friday luncheon at the Cumberland Club featuring Mrs. S Theodore Manduca on kindergarten and primary teacher parent associations.
A Morse High School athlete mistakenly drove off in a car on Front Street and soon returned, realizing it was not his. The car left behind was identical in make model and color, and no report to police was filed as the owner had not appeared.
The Junior Tri-Hi-Y met Wednesday at the YMCA to plan fall activities including a teenage dance a rummage and food sale and a Halloween party and parade. Members Frances Warner Phyllis Warner Ruth Bowen Roslyn Higgins Dianna Fenn Norma Brewer Alma Hill Gail Carlton Sylvia Googins with new members Geneva Sirois and Quinda Pecci admitted.
John J. Karkos of Lisbon Falls was found guilty by a Sagadahoc Superior Court Traverse Jury of larceny of logs after a one hour deliberation. He did not testify in his defense and paid a $75 fine plus $128.46 in court costs. John L. Jack of Topsham served as complainant. Court adjourned at noon until Monday morning at 7 30.
Mr and Mrs Bowen Torrey who recently sold their home in West Bath are guests at the Sedgwick Inn where it is understood they will spend the winter.
West Bath Grange hosts a public meeting with Master Paul Lemont presiding. Senator Margaret Chase Smith will speak Friday at eight on world problems from a Washington perspective. Tickets for a public turkey supper Thursday are on sale.
The Bath rifle team expanded its Alden M. Gayton Post Rifle League lead with two wins at Auburn range. In Gold League Bath beat Buckfield 957 to 935, while Blue League Bath defeated Buckfield 926 to 887. Eight Bath shooters had perfect 100s in prone.
The Superintendent’s office will close Friday to allow secretaries to attend the Maine School Secretaries annual meeting in Portland as part of the Maine Teachers association convention. Bath schools will also close Thursday and Friday. The North Dakota state flower is the wild prairie rose.
A total of 345 persons registered for Bailey Evening school classes at Morse High School. Courses likely to meet include stenciling and textile printing, bookkeeping, sewing, typing, shorthand, machine shop, woodwork and mechanical drawing. Several courses face low enrollment and may not run. Information via Mrs. Duncan McInnes and instructors Mrs. R Clinton McFadden or Mrs. Wallace Ham. First session next Monday at seven. Late registrations accepted at the high school office or city superintendent’s office.
A North Whitefield youth was followed by a bobcat while returning home. A Bath-area farmer reported a bobcat watching rabbit hutches near his yard, and a housecat was seriously injured by a bobcat attack, later euthanized.
Chief Moriarty said Gloria R Hughes and Charles M Donahue both of Boston were arraigned in Brookline on October 17 for larceny by worthless checks. Donahue received four months at the House of Corrections while Hughes was placed on probation with $92 restitution and later arrested on a Boston warrant. The pair faced additional charges in Boston and their case was placed on file.
Robert P. Stewart, formerly of Richmond and now living with a son in Skowhegan, attended Topsham Fair last week for his 63rd year of fair attendance. This long schooling in fairs may be unmatched by others.
An attic fire at 370 Front Street, home of Mr. and Mrs. William Percy Marks, was confined to the upper story after a hours battle by firefighters. Investigators cite possible faulty wiring as the origin, with water damage to the lower levels and prompt alarms from Box 63.
Herbert S. King Jr of Elsinore Avenue pleaded guilty to a morals charge in Superior Court. King was sentenced to one year at Thomaston State Prison, but suspended and placed on two years of probation. Benjamin McCunee was found guilty on a desertion charge and, with suspended sentence, placed on probation for two years, ordered to repay city funds. Three motorists were fined $100 for drunken driving. Naturalization papers were issued to Susie Anna Dobransky and Phillis Eleanor Totman. Derril Lamb Jr and Leopold Despres faced sentences pending. Raymond Clark was fined $200 for night hunting with possible additional game-law charges. Traverse jury commended and excused after term.
The Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a standard First Aid course under Mrs. Francis Oliver. The Red Cross aims to train millions nationwide with at least one qualified person per family. Interested residents should call 805-R or mail a card to Bath Red Cross, Center Street, to arrange meetings and times.
The Bailey Evening school for 1951-52 lists many instructors from prior teaching staff. Registration happened Monday Oct 22 at Morse High from seven to nine, with classes starting Oct 29 at seven oclock. Tuition is free and open to all adults seeking education opportunities.
The Odd Fellows show Southern Melody Minstrels, about 40 cast members, entertained Togus Veterans Hospital patients. Commander Foss and the Dyer Flaherty Post thanked the cast. donations included 2000 packs of cigarettes and gifts for patients. Weekly visits to Togus are planned under the post program Remember the dead by helping the living.
A housing committee in Brunswick could conduct a survey or organize data gathering on available properties. If not feasible, city real estate agencies may handle it with potential financial returns and community benefits. The Defense Housing committee offers guidance for converting spaces into apartments with financing details. Nearby towns appear to be pursuing similar opportunities for benefit to residents.
Mrs Mertie Newbert and Earl Patterson of Camden were week end guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant at 40 Meadow Way.
Pupils from a Bath school visited Canning Co. plant to observe the canning process from loading boats to packing and cooking. Each of 34 students received a can of Bath-packed sardines. The trip occurred Thursday by bus, with a planned visit to Bath Iron Works later.
A 1940 two door sedan driven by Joseph D. Brown of Brunswick collided with Kenneth R. Baker of Wiscasset at Middle and Winter streets. Ruth Soule of Wiscasset suffered a minor facial cut and was treated locally. Both cars suffered about 200 dollars in damage and were towed. Brown faces Municipal Court on October 23 for failing to stop at a stop sign.
A new Dual automatic parking meter was lifted from its front street stand in front of the Mademoiselle Shop during Thursday night or Friday morning. Police chief Moriarty warned that theft of city property is larceny and could bring serious charges. Sergeant Hookey, a Marine recruiting officer, visited the Portland post office on Monday.
Smith-Tobey Post officials announce a change in the veterans service department. Gardiner D. Rogers and Frank H. Reinohl will handle aid and counsel on Tuesday evenings after 7 30 at the post, requesting discharge papers and relevant correspondence for speedy help. The 1951 report notes over 2000 letters handled by the two volunteers. Eligible veterans are urged to spread word of the change.
Piscataquis County chaired by State Representative Clarence W Parker becomes the first Maine county to exceed its Crusade for Freedom quota. Harold F Schnurle Augusta Crusade chairman commends Parker for the county’s 36 percent overage and Maine’s path to a $30 000 quota through broader statewide contributions.
Sagadahoc county weekly communicable disease tally shows one mumps case and two whooping cough cases in Bath as reported by the Maine Department of Health and Welfare for the week ending October 13.
A mixed set of crossword clues with Down and Across hints plus a Cryptoquote puzzle. The grid items include numerous short noun and verb entries such as kinds of apples, fabrics, animals, and objects, plus a quote cipher mapping for LONGFELLOW. The puzzle lists clues for both directions and notes the substitution rule.
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