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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
2
nationwide survey of over 2 000 superintendents across 3 500 high schools finds 99 percent support driver education in high school, yet only one in five systems makes behind the wheel training compulsory. costs and teacher shortages cited. Aetna Drivetrainer touted as potential cost reducer with New York City loaned unit for study.
Rumford Maine thrives as Oxford Paper Company announces about 12 million dollars in improvements over the next few years following a 20 million expansion. The town embraces growth and a new daily newspaper delivering world news locally.
Reprinted from Wynne Progress the tale recalls William Wrigley on a fast express to Chicago. A companion asks why he spends so much on advertising. Wrigley replies by asking how fast the train is moving.
A dialogue features Wrigley asking why the railway company does not remove the engine to let the train coast on momentum after a speed estimate of about 60 miles per hour. The exchange focuses on operating physics and railway practices.
More than 100 Elks welcomed District Deputy Charles F. Harlow on his first Bath lodge visit. Attending from Sanford Gardiner Portland Biddeford Saco Melrose Mass and Bath past rulers and Maine Elks leaders. A supper a business session and initiation followed with nephew notices and social visits among members and families.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over six driving cases in municipal court. Harry E. Inman pleaded guilty to drunken driving on Center street and was fined 100 dollars plus 8.27 in costs or 60 days in jail. Chester F. Blizard and William F. Savage admitted speeding on Route 201 and Route 196 at Topsham, each paying 10 dollar fines plus about 7.10 in costs. Lawrence N. Dolley Jr and George Anderson Jr also pleaded guilty to speeding on Route 201 at Topsham, each fined 10 dollars and 7.10 in costs. Forest F. McKinny pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a stopped school bus and was fined 10 dollars plus 5.00 in costs.
The Woman's auxiliary was entertained at its weekly meeting at Mrs Blanche Hewitt's High street home. Three card tables were in play with Mrs Danforth McDonald and Mrs John G. Morse winning prizes. Next week the group will meet at Mrs Harriet Howard's High street. Richard P Morse and Richard C. Morse traveled to Boston Thursday on business and faced a traffic jam from a Dover street bridge fire. A flock of 22 wild geese passed over the village Thursday, flying high and unseen by local gunners. Mr and Mrs Alton Oliver, now living in Massachusetts, were visiting friends in the village recently. Miss Theresa Williams is a pupil at their Poquonock Bridge home in Connecticut.
Susie Darrah Phyllis Dauphin Mary Stover Ida Burnell and Viola Melzard members of the Social Eight died Tuesday in Portland during the club's annual excursion.
Thirteen Bath women traveled to Belfast for the Fall meeting of the Medomak Garden Clubs region. G M presided as regional director for the first time. The gathering drew 119 members from Vinalhaven to Bath, with plans for a Junior Nature Department marker project at Reid State Park and a regional flower show.
The Maine State Park Commission invites bids for 1.2 miles of gravel road a 450-car parking area and a toll station at Reid State Park Georgetown Bids open in Augusta on Nov 4 The project will skirt the lagoon provide access to Todd's Point and open camping and picnicking areas plus a new sandy beach to ease crowds and serve hundreds more visitors next summer.
Inner Wheel and other contributors include Mrs Durward Shorey Mrs A M Main Mrs Seth Mullin Mrs Mary P Kelley and Miss Jane Goodman. Merchants and out of town firms donated merchandise while trustees banks and various individuals supplied additional aid.
Steve McPhee, formerly of Bath and now a Brunswick resident, shot a bob cat with No 4 bird shot last Saturday while hunting near the New Hampshire line at Upton. He plans to make a rug from the animal's skin.
The Maine archery season closed October 19 with seven deer bagged by about 200 bow hunters. A Machias hunter reported a fox kill and eligibility for a Maine Bowhunters club shoulder patch. Patch design features a drawn bow over a state map. Bear and bobcat entries are possible but uncertain. Bird hunting continues with Wilsons snipe near Tomah Stream in Washington County, season October 17 to 31.
Sagadohoc Rod Gun and Skeet association heard committee reports. Skeet profits totaled 67 dollars after costs. A shoot is planned tomorrow at North Bath and another next Sunday with season end prizes. The hospital fair booth was praised as successful. Secretary White discussed the fair and the refreshment setup.
Mrs Dwight W Pierce returns to her home at 1011 High Street after a visit in Naugatuck Connecticut with her daughter and husband Dr William E Hill Jr and her new granddaughter Mary Louise.
The W C T U held its monthly social at Mrs. Theresa Hill's home 654 Middle Street. President Gladys Farley led a devotional and members heard a program on Christian Citizenship. Letters of appreciation were approved for local youth, First Baptist workers, Rev. Sims, Mrs. Bettle, and Rev. Cheney. Sewing for Memorial Hospital and an Halloween tale were shared. next meeting is Nov 10 at Miss Mae Besaw's home.
St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal church held a Tuesday dinner for 30 members at the parish house. New members Und erwood and Anderson joined Bath residents McQuarrie and Elliott. A Christmas fair and tea are planned for Dec 1 with co chairs Bridgham and Lee. Dorothy Sidelinger shared coronation souvenirs. Next meeting Nov 3 at Mrs. Douglas’s home.
The XI Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Helen Hayes home on Washburn Street with many members present. Miss Amelise Bourque presented a program reading the girls horoscopes and refreshments were served. The chapter plans to meet November 10 at Mrs John A Greene Jr s home on North Street.
T W Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans met Monday with Charles Osborne leading in Commander Metcalf’s absence. Debates from Bath Camp and auxiliary attended. next meeting skipped to allow attendance at H G Staples Camp inspection in Augusta. A Nov 9 meeting is planned at G A R hall.
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies held its annual installation Friday evening with Myrtle Stimpson named as lady vice president. The item continues on page seven.
Representatives from the Sons of Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Torrent Fife and Drum Corps and Navy Clubs of America join YMCA organizers to plan the Halloween parade. The event begins October 30 at 6 30 with divisions for several local schools and a prize judging by Bath Rotary members followed by a stage show and refreshments.
Morse High School seeks donated books to refresh its library as student demand grows. Principal Farnham asks for new or used titles across authors such as Dickens, Steinbeck, Kipling, London, Austen, Verne, and Twain, with collection to be sent to the principal or via phone pickup.
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare reports for the week ending October 17 that Sagadahoc county has one measles case in Richmond and one case of streptococcal nasopharyngitis.
Grace Church Young People's Fellowship held a busy schedule on St. Luke's Day Oct 18. The 8 a.m. Holy Communion had 65 attendees, 40 of them youth. church school and classes ran in the morning. 11 a.m. service featured members in choir and acolyte roles. at 7:30 p.m. the group attended theInstallation service for Very Rev Leopold Damrosch as dean of St Luke's Cathedral Portland with Rector Rev James L Grant in the procession and a parish house reception afterward.
State Highway Commission in Augusta announces bids on a new Orono to Old Town highway. The route leaves U.S. 2 at Park street Orono and travels east of the college campus through Great Works before rejoining U.S. 2 in Old Town. Plans specify 40 foot urban pavement in Orono and Old Town 24 foot rural pavement with 10 foot shoulders, traffic control at Park street and College avenue, and 150 foot parking restrictions where the road rejoins U.S. 2. The project by-passes the dangerous Stillwater right angle turn for improved safety.
Mrs. Arthur Farris of 404 Center Street has been discharged and returned home after a stay at Memorial Hospital where she received medical care from staff.
The Bath churches invite women to a World Community Day service on November 6 at 2 30 p m at the Church of the New Jerusalem. The event supports aid for refugees and needy in Berlin India Pakistan Korea and other lands with donations of cloth items. Contact Mrs. Richard J. Schaper or Miss Eleanor Ferguson for details.
Miss Vivian Coggeshall celebrated her birthday Saturday afternoon from two to four with a party for her young school mates and friends. Games were played and prizes were won by Jenifer McGuiggan Judy Morse and Donna Swain Those present were Linda McGuiggan Donna Swain Jenifer McGuiggan Christine Coombs Janice Libby Patricia Arsenault Carol Cornish Eleanor Merchant Jean McMann Dorothy Marks Donna Knight Pamela Atwood Donna Morse Judy Morse and Janet King.
A numbered set of crossword clues including Across entries such as Level to the ground Mer gagne s ier Merganser and various terse hints like On top Rue Edge Famous pirate and others.
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