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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1959

Page

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Rev Warren Harris Preaches at First Baptist Georgetown

Morning service at First Baptist features Rev Warren Harris on the parable of The Ten Virgins. Choir reactivation with 10 members, plans for exchange of pulpits, and a trip for Harris to Freeport and Moatsweag noted.

First Baptist Church Warren Harris Dorothy Stuart Freeport Stephen Sidebotham Moatsweag Church Georgetown Harmon's Robinhood Central School Rogers’ Hardware Store Bath John Drayton Maynard Thibodeau William Marr Thibodeau

Topsham Man Reported Offer of 8000 Bribe to Kill Bill

Rep John L Jack of Topsham testified in the Maine House yesterday that he was offered as much as eight thousand dollars to withdraw a small loans interest rate bill. He reported the alleged bribe to Atty Gen Frank F Harding, who said no report or investigation had been received. The bill remains tabled as Jack seeks to substitute the measure for the unfavorable committee report. current law caps monthly rates at 3 percent for loans up to 150 dollars, 2.5 percent for 150 to 300, and 1.5 percent for larger sums, with Jack proposing 1.7 percent across the board.

Augusta John L. Jack Maine House Topsham Republican Frank F. Harding House Jack Portland

A Tax Upon A Tax On Transportation Excise

The wartime transportation excise taxes, nine percent total on fares and freight, raise costs for consumers as they cascade through supply. Repeal would likely not reduce overall federal revenue and could spur business activity, strengthening the case for repeal of the taxes.

Treasury

Advice To A Mother On Polio Shots For All Ages

A reader asks if her 16 year old, a three year old, and a seven year old need polio shots. Advice says yes, vaccinate immediately as many children and teens are unprotected while adults increasingly face severe cases. Vaccine supply is strained but will improve, so vaccinate the whole family without delay.

Tam National Foundation For Infantiles Aralysis

Objections to All-Out Nuclear Power by Libby of AEC

F W Libby of the Atomic Energy Commission argues against a government monopolistic push for full scale atomic power. He says skilled workers are scarce and that private industry should lead, with government as partner, to develop economical plants at a steady pace rather than a crash program.

F. W. Libby Atomic Energy Commission

Polish coal experts tour American mines for three weeks

A delegation of Polish coal mine experts recently arrived to tour three weeks of mining properties in several U S coal states. They will witness the advanced mechanization and high productivity of American coal and return with respect for the industry. The piece credits free enterprise and competition as key to America's leadership in coal.

Poland Europe America

Polio Clinic Planned Here in June for 389 Children

State health officials expect a June polio clinic for about 389 children aged six months to 20 who had their second inoculation last August. Bath may also hold a third-shot clinic for roughly 600 children who had second shots in January, as federal funds expire June 30.

State Department of Health and Welfare Roscoe C. McFadden Dean Fisher McFadden Bath Fisher State Department

Pre-Nuptial Shower for Marjorie Jean Dow

Miss Marjorie Jean Dow is honored at a surprise pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. George Wyman and Mrs. Earl MacPhee at Mrs. Frank Borski’s home on Dummer Street. Dow will wed Charles DePalmer of the city in May. A bridal cake centerpiece and a procession of dolls decorated the refreshment table as gifts were given. Guests included Mrs. Kenneth Gibb, Mrs. Robert Peabody, Mrs. Fred Merchant, Mrs. Stanley Hutchins, and many others. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. A. Lincoln Anderson and daughters from Melrose, Mass., staying with Mrs. Anderson’s parents on Academy Street.

Brooklyn N. Y William Zorach David Y. Alkazin Bath Robinhood Perley Keith Danvers Mass Indian Point Raymond Reid New York City Leroy Moulton Seguinland Georgetown Center Knight House Natt Hasenfus West Roxbury Harry L. Horne L. Earle Hagan Nancy Gardiner Edwin Adams Edith Adams Auburn George Schmidt Lewiston Roland Peterson Roy M. Trafton Milford Conn Charles MacMahan Carroll Powers William Harrison Georgetown Memorial Hospital Frank Ozella Walter Beane Peterson Gladys Weeman Lee Bell Jean Currie Portland Marjorie Jean Dow George Wyman Earl MacPhee Frank Borski Dummer Street Kenneth Gibb Robert Peabody Fred Merchant Stanley Hutchins Donald Harrison Paul MacDonald Judith MacPhee Rexford Stover Roland Ouellette William Gibb Phyllis de Mascio Frank Smith Edgar McBrine Richard Torrey A. Lincoln Anderson Christine and Kathleen Melrose, Mass

Brunswick Sailor Held On Bail In Abortion Case

A Brunswick Naval Air Station medical corpsman, Marvin E. Reed, 30, is held on $3000 bail after his wife's death following an emergency abortion attempt. The case, cited as manslaughter linked to infection, was continued to April 22 in Brunswick municipal court. Mrs Dorothy Anne Reed, 29, mother of four, died at Bath Memorial Hospital after the operation.

Brunswick Naval Air Station Bath Memorial Hospital Brunswick Municipal Court Marvin E. Reed Cumberland County Arthur Chapman, Jr Portland Sagadahoc George M. Carlton Jr Dorothy Anne Reed Reeds Reed Hannibal

Genesta Chapter Observes Obligation Night Friday

Obligation Night observed at Genesta Chapter O E S Friday with a ceremony by officers. First meeting with the new slate. plans for a rummage sale May 4 at the Masonic Temple begin at 10 am and a Fall paper drive is planned. Hospital visit and Good Friday program noted.

Genesta O.E.S Ruth Fuller Masonic Temple Irene Rice North End Ann Minott Center Margaret Lonn South End Frank J. Walker Bath Memorial Hospital John Thorpe

New Meadows Yacht Club Plans for Barbecue

The New Meadows Yacht Club details a public chicken barbecue set for July 6. A May 26 meeting at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick will finalize barbecue plans. Directors present included James Williams Sherman Yale John Mullaney Minnie White Harry Fullerton and Jack Berry.

New Meadows Harry Fullerton Jack Berry James Williams John Mullaney Fullerton

Nequasset Extension Presents Unique Fashion Show

The Nequasset Extension Service at the Good Will club Woolwich staged What not to wear with Florence Hathorne as commentator. Directors Burnette Wallace and Vivian Hunter led pattern adjustments and fabric talk with samples. Next meeting set for May 1 at Good Will hall. Miss Anne Singer of Boston to visit family on Linden Street. The Musk couples plan Easter in Boxford Massachusetts with Mrs Jerome Cross.

Nequasset Extension Service Good Will Club Woolwich Florence Hathorne Burnette Wallace Vivian Hunter Wallace Hunter Geraldine Edgerly Edward Murphy Good Will Hall

Obituary for Bath resident Edward J. Burnham

Edward J. Burnham 9, longtime Bath resident, dies after two weeks in Bath Memorial hospital. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m from Leslie C Shumway funeral home with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Interment in Oak Grove. Survived by sisters Mrs Chester Shepard and Mrs Horace Lovejoy and several nieces and nephews.

Edward J. Burnham Bath Leslie C. Shumway High Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Oak Grove Mr. Burnham Western Avenue Bath Memorial Hospital James O Margaret Stitphen Burnham Burnham Hyde Windlass Co Washington Street Red Men Chester Shepard Horace Lovejoy Old Town

Mrs Marcella McDougall 75 of Bath Passes Away at Home

Mrs. Marcella McDougall aged 75 died Thursday evening at 206 Middle Street. Born March 12 1882 in Wellington P E I, she was the widow of Alexander McDougall and lifelong Bath resident. Survived by four sons Alexander B and Robert T James M Terrance F of Bath. seven daughters Pearl Ketchum Henrietta Caton Edna Marjorie Travis Margaret Kinney Gertrude Keener Florence Cooper. three sisters Sister M Felix Alice Mann Kate Shaw. 19 grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Continuous Funeral arrangements were not listed.

Marcella McDougall Middle Street Alexander McDougall Wellington P. E Robert Mary Anne McDonald Foran Springfield Mass Robert T James M Terrance F. McDougall Bath Pearl Ketchum Henrietta Caton West Bath Edna McDougall Somerville Marjorie Travis Connecticut Margaret Kinney East Brunswick Gertrude Keener Elmora N. Y Florence Cooper East Millinocket M. Felix St. Mary’s Convent Biddeford Alice Mann New Jersey Kate Shaw South Portland

Death of John J. Malia 78 in Casco

John J. Malia 78, of Bowdoinham, died Saturday in Casco. Funeral services were held in Casco with burial at Bowdoinham Ridge Cemetery. He was a janitor at Coombs School building and longtime Bowdoinham resident. His wife Anna Beals Maria died years ago. Mrs. George M. Adams returns home from Mercy Hospital Portland after a three week surgical stay on Russell Street.

John J. Malia Ward John J. Malia Casco Bowdoinham Ridge Cemetery Mr. Malia Bowdoinham Coombs School Anna Beals Maria George M. Adams Russell Street Mercy Hospital Portland

Maine Boat Owners Seek Delayed Coast Guard Rules

Thirty members of the Maine Association of Passenger Boat Owners met to hear Senators Margaret Chase Smith and Frederick G Payne discuss a bill to delay the public boat law from January 1 1958 to January 1 1959. Capt Charles Wade of Boothbay Harbor, association president, said the bill would allow time to craft rules while preserving safety. Senator Smith in a Senate speech outlined relief for small Maine coast operators without weakening safety.

Maine Association of Passenger Boat Owners Wisca Margaret Chase Smith Frederick G. Payne Coast Guard Charles Wade Boothbay Harbor Smith Senator Payne Senate Maine

Bath Hospital volunteers urge staff input on service

Mrs. Edward L. Kinder Jr reports the hospital survey is underway with trustees medical staff and the administrator contacted to learn how volunteers can best serve departments. Mrs. Arthur W. King also reported on a recent New England hospital meeting she attended in Boston.

Edward L. Kinder, Jr Arthur W. King New England Hospital Boston

Funeral service for Herbert Wing held in Portsmouth

Funeral service for Herbert Bishop Wing was conducted April 10 at 2 30 p m from Curtis Funeral Home with the Rev John Feaster of Portsmouth officiating Bearers were Grant Jensen Adrian Lessard Albert Rockwell Kenneth McCourt L Lawrence Kelley and Benjamin Bragdon all of Portsmouth Burial was in Oak Grove.

Herbert Wing Herbert Bishop Wing Curtis Funeral Home John Feaster Portsmouth Grant Jensen Adrian Lessard Albert Rockwell Kenneth McCourt L Lawrence Kelley Benjamin Bragdon Oak Grove

Funeral service for Elmer E. Hilton held in Curtis Funeral Home

Elmer E. Hilton funeral held April 10 at 4 pm with Norman E. Dubie officiating at Curtis Funeral Home. Bearers were Stanwood Gilman Everett Towell Willard Lowell and Martin Eaton. Burial in Oak Grove. Judy Summerton, Vermont university senior, visiting at 38 Pleasant Street with her father and Mrs. Summerton. Birth announced of David James son to Dr. and Mrs. Jessie Levin at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Clinton D. Wilson returns to 1161 Washington Street after visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCulloch of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Elmer Hilton Elmer E. Hilton Curtis Funeral Home Norman E. Dubie Phippsburg Stanwood Gilman Everett Towell Willard Lowell Martin Eaton Oak Grove Judy Summerton University of Vermont Fred S. Summerton Mrs. Summerton Pleasant Street Jessie Levin Dike Road Bath Memorial Hospital David James Clinton D. Wilson Washington Street Edward McCulloch Shrewsbury Mass

Cryptoquote puzzle and crossword clues featured in King Features

Contains a cryptogram puzzle with a substitution key and a themed proverb about neighbors versus distant kin. Includes a large list of crossword clues across and down with partial answers and a note explaining the puzzle method.

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