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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
2
The Bath Inperenpent published every Thursday by The Times Company at 83 Front Street Bath Maine. B Nichols serves as president and treasurer while Harry C Webber is the editor. Entered at the Bath post office for second class circulation.
Local governments struggle to fund rising service costs as federal taxation grows. The piece notes a shift of tax burdens from state and local to federal levels, with three-tier income taxes in some places and growing legislative scrutiny of spending and Hoover Commission ideas.
The Advertising Council annual report details a nonprofit effort by advertisers agencies and media groups to use advertising to solve national problems. It notes top minds and funds invested to promote understanding of the American economic system at home and to counter anti American lies abroad.
The piece notes a debate between Cardinal Spellman and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt about funding for private and religious schools, arguing that control of schools rests with local communities and school boards rather than the Federal Treasury. It also mentions strong stock markets signaling national economic stability unlike 1929.
A sequence of recent property transfers across Sagadahoc County includes Bath with exchanges on Western Avenue and State Highway, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Richmond, Topsham, and Topsham area moves. Notable transfers include Annie E. Longley selling land on Western Avenue and to Royal A. Johnson, with multiple parties exchanging land and buildings on various streets and roads.
Saturday morning 13 members of Winter Street church traveled to Camp Manitou in Washington to take part in the Congregational Christian High School camp. Duveen Bryant served as Junior Counselor and the group plans to return to Bath Sunday afternoon. Dr. Arthur Peabody Pratt of Friendship and Mr. Dora Fla. preached at Winter Street, with Pratt set to lead again next year. Mr. Purdue spoke at the "Clipper" at Sebasce Estates.
Mrs J Fred Tobey Mrs E A Rich and Norman Tobey attended the Tuesday evening presentation of The Show Off at Booth Bay Playhouse.
The Bath Chapter American Red Cross will be open each afternoon this week until five for veterans to file National Service Life Insurance dividend applications. Mrs. Merritt Shea announces forms at the chapter office and Bath post office. Veterans must provide name, permanent address, service serial number, branch, date of birth, VA claim number, and policy number if known. Applications need no notarization. Red Cross will assist with forms but not mailing.
State Trooper Frank W. Powers returned to active duty Friday after recovering from a head and eye injury he reportedly sustained on Back Narrows road Boothbay during an attempted re-arrest of Robert Ferrin 35 of South Bristol Ferrin allegedly struck Powers with a rock used as a club rather than throwing it Powers said Ferrin aided to hospital after Powers restrained him The incident followed Ferrin’s open battle law arrest a later escape and subsequent re arrest by Powers.
Miss Carolyn Stackpole of Bath, daughter of Mrs. Florence Hart, was chosen to attend 4-H Camp at Orono University. She presides over the Teen-Age Sewing Circle 4-H Club and serves as a Morse Junior. The group traveled from Lewiston by bus for four days on campus and returned Saturday night. Kathryn Lenfest was selected but could not go. Members are invited to exhibit their sewing at the State Fair in Lewiston. Sept. 5-10, Mrs. Granville Colby is local leader.
Mr and Mrs Charles C Dutton Jr hosted at Rockhaven Foster's Point August 21 honoring Mr and Mrs Harry Barker's 39th wedding anniversary and Mr Barker's birthday. Guests included William and Charles Dutton II, Fred Thompson Jr and III, Charles Miller, Joseph Conley, Jean Murphy. Mrs Barker is a Bath native. Mr Barker worked at Bath Iron Works.
Bath Iron Works Corp posted a net profit of 447630 for the first half of 1949. Current assets stood at 11058107 with liabilities of 2643653, reflecting solid liquidity for the shipbuilder.
A municipal court Thursday morning heard one intoxication case in which the respondent pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus five dollars and fifteen cents costs or 15 days in Kennebec county jail. He was committed.
Robert Philbrick of Pearl Street has returned from a weeklong stay in North Windham.
The Bath Superintendent releases the 1949 50 calendar showing 180 school days for grades and 182 for the high school. Key dates include Sept 12 teachers meeting, Sept 13 classes begin, Armistice Day holiday, Thanksgiving holidays, Christmas vacation, term dates, spring breaks, and final closings in June.
Mr and Mrs J Brady Blackwell return to New York City after visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs W Franklin Cromwell of Washington street. A large gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph Dube of Brunswick included numerous relatives and friends from Brunswick Lisbon Falls Harpswell Bath Auburn and Portland.
Turing and graveling of Meadowbrook road from the West Bath line at Bridgham's cove to Perry's hill was completed Thursday and the section is in its best condition ever. Residents regret not extending work due to construction costs and limited Town of Phippsburg funds. A State Highway crew also tarred the Bath and West Bath road to Brigham's cove, leaving it in excellent condition.
A group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Edward Delano of Russell Street Monday evening for their sixth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mrs George Middleton Mrs Lena Barstow Mrs Rose Hedderman Miss Bertha Stone Stanley Preble and Mrs Myrtle Simpson. They enjoyed cards games and a midnight snack before departing.
Mrs. Bessie G. Boudreau of West Bath has been engaged by the Bath Board of Education as a teacher in the junior primary grade at Dike school to fill the vacancy left by Miss Jean Danforth who will teach in Goshen Connecticut. Boudreau is a Morse High School graduate and completed a two year course at Gordon State Normal School. She previously taught one year at Parker Head in Phippsburg and one year in the junior primary at Dike.
Peter J. Byko, 23, of Middleton Massachusetts, found guilty of driving under the influence at a late municipal court session. He was fined 100 dollars and 39.27 dollars in costs or 90 days in jail. State Trooper Powers testified to intoxication and belligerence. Byko and witness Stennick admitted travel from Massachusetts to Maine with limited food and cider. Another intoxication case in the same session resulted in a 90 day jail term.
Sixty seven girls who completed eight weeks at Merrymeeting Bay left Bath by rail for their homes near Cincinnati Ohio. An equal number of Boothbay campers, boys, ended their summer season here. Fine weather blessed the campers and all showed the healthy effects of Maine woods and Kennebec River waters. Brush Lodge, the adult camp, also had a successful season with 30 guests registered Wednesday night.
Hockomock Council and the Degree of Pocahontas sponsored a card party at Red Men’s hall on Thursday evening drawing a fine attendance. Prizes in the auction went to Mrs Reginald Callahan Mrs Walter White Mrs Myrtle Buck Mrs Ruth Sonia Miss Sophie MacPherson Leslie Plant and Ernest Avery Jr. Whist winners were Mrs Arthur Williams Miss Helen Williams and Mrs William Robshaw. Pitch prize winners were Arthur Haggett Eugene Haggett John St Martin and Harold Trask. The door prize went to Arthur Haggett.
A baby shower was tendered for Mrs Alfred Springer at her mother Mrs Ruth Murray’s home 674 High Street Saturday night. Attendees included Mrs Lillian Springer Mrs James Hughes Mrs James Murphy Mrs James Wilkins Mrs Carl Pinkham Mrs Randall Umber hind Mrs Marion Durrell Mrs William Judson Mrs Paul Ed rhonds Mrs Walter Clark Mrs Harriet Lemont Mrs Alfie Pell tier and Miss Dorothy Murray.
The report shows Uncle Sam produced 35,062 board feet of lumber in 1946. The figure reflects government wood production amid postwar industrial activity and highlights the scale of federal output that year.
A young raccoon named Coonie, native of Ohio, toured the North End of Washington Street two weeks ago, befriending residents and a local dog. After a stay with the Wentworths, he has chosen their home as his base, enjoys domesticated life, avoids fish and corn, baths in the tub, and continues visiting neighbors before returning home.
A surprise farewell party for Helen Fleming was hosted at 9 Adams Court by friends. Fleming, a Gaudet-Shaw-Allen photographer assistant, will move to Washington, D. C. Saturday evening. gifts were given and a three tier cake with sandwiches and coffee was served. Attendees included Mary Gallant Loretta Babine Marion Cushing Arlene Shenefield Betty Bourget Albert Tower Herbert Donaldson Freddie Berry John Delong Fiward Simwell Jr Albion Fleming.
Earl Payson Jr., seven, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Payson of 460 Washington street, was taken to Memorial hospital in a police car for treatment of a deep cut under the left arm after a fall on a bottle. Officers Newell and Kingsbury were flagged down on Washington street near Leeman highway and rushed the boy to care.
An informal Friday evening gathering at Mrs. Frederick D. Hill's High street residence brought together the Hill family and guests for a reunion. Attendees included Mrs. William R. Freeman of Westfield New Jersey and her children Pris cilla and William Jr., plus the Langdon Hill family formerly of Falmouth Foreside with Manny and Richard. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ballou of Bangor with son James, Mrs. Walter T. Paine of Poughkeepsie New York and daughter Mrs. Bert Mason, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Hill with sons Walter Jr and Kenneth and daughter Elizabeth Louise.
Central Church Ladies Aid met Friday for an all-day picnic hosted by Mrs. Emma Ehlers at the Summer home of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bagdikian at Montsweag Bay. A good turnout of members and guests attended with dining, hiking, and card play on the porch overlooking Montsweague. President Mrs. Nellie Lord was absent due to illness.
Mrs M Pennell of 14 High Street saw a head of a large cow moose near her dining room window and then found Mr Moose in her rock garden about 15 feet away. The pair stood calmly a moment before wandering off toward the woods.
The Bath Board of Education appointed Robert C. Clunie of Damariscotta to Morse High School as a general science mathematics and junior business teacher. Clunie, a Dartmouth College graduate and former principal at Kingfield and South Bristol, brings wartime training and three children. The move follows a board decision to add staff to handle increased enrollment.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail of Cliftondale Massachusetts spent the weekend at their Arrowsic home and will soon establish permanent residence. Recent guests were Kenneth Vail of Saugus and Paul Drouin of Lynn Massachusetts.
Miss Judy Stoyer of Freemont street was a weekend guest of Miss Carol Cummings at Ledge rmore on Five Islands, sharing time and hospitality during a short visit.
Mrs Florence Crocker Moulton of Woolwich and Wiscasset showed Maine scene art and craft entries at the Minute-Man Craft Show in Hamilton Hall Salem Massachusetts. Her Maine pottery tinware oil paintings and postals drew attention while a young girl sought a picture of her late father’s ship the U S Fletcher, prompting a promise to deliver a destroyer model.
Small Point Colony schedules its annual rummage sale for Bath Memorial hospital on Thursday from 3 30 to 6 at the Summer home of Ex Gov and Mrs Walter E Edge Top Sea Small Point road The sale will be in the Edge barn with refreshments soda and lemonade available Sponsors hope to offer pony rides a fortune teller and a pool table for added attractions.
Miss Germaine Bonney Miss Helen Avery Miss Alice Avery Miss Helen Moses and Miss Edna Oliver attended the Thursday performance of An Inspector Calls at Boothbay Playhouse.
A shuffled crossword clued puzzle showing letter substitutions WVU theme and a note on code letters used for the day. The paragraph hints that each day the code letters change and that A stands for L and X for O among others.
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