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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
2
A Bath businessman H Rodney Brooke founder of Brooke Chevrolet died in a triple drowning when the sloop Flying Dutchman floundered two miles west of Monhegan Island during a weekend outing with employees. Community leaders mourn the loss of a civic pioneer.
An AMA top official condemns a swiftly passed House bill to extend the social security system with cash benefits for the disabled. He warns it would raise taxes by 25 percent, invite federal control over physicians, and threaten the program’s financial structure.
Dulles questions the Soviet pledge to reduce troops by 640000 by December 15 and warns the move could serve to bolster secret police or to force production changes in farms factories or camps. He questions Kremlin motives and detachment plans.
Arthur Michalos 21 of Bath pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to drunken driving on the Carlton Bridge Aug 15. He paid a $100 fine and costs after a Thursday hearing, with a second warrant arising from the same charge pursued by County Attorney George M Carlton Jr. The Bath man had previously pleaded innocent on Aug 15.
Arthur Mihalos of Bath faced two drunken driving charges in Bath Municipal Court with Judge Deering granting a continuance for Friday. One warrant cites Carlton bridge. the other Water Street. Mihalos pled innocent. Several others pled guilty to traffic violations and fines were set. Court noted heavy Monday session and anticipated continued high caseload into autumn.
The death of Charles W. Mills Monday at Mile removes a past grand patron of the Grand Chapter of Maine Order of the Eastern Star. He was held in high esteem by Genesta Chapter and Bath friends for his efficient service and engaging personality. Mrs Mills and family had strong ties with Bath residents. The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the church parlor for an all day session with luncheon at noon.
The session reports numerous Bath area defendants pleading guilty or innocent on traffic charges. Edward Thompson and others admitted violations on Route 1 Woolwich and nearby roads, with fines from 10 to 20 dollars and costs. Rexford Pierce faced revocation-related penalties. Kennard Johnson was found guilty of assault and battery with fines. appeals and recognizances noted for Tetreault.
In Bath Municipal Court Judge Deering presided as only two cases reached the docket. William J. Buckner, 19, of Brunswick admitted operating a mufflerless car on Route 201 at Topsham. He paid a $10 fine plus $5.70 costs. A 16 year old Brunswick juvenile admitted operating an unregistered car on Front Street and was fined costs of $5.70.
Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff presided as two Brunswick men Langteigne and Lemieux faced assault charges after allegedly throwing a rock through a pickup’s windshield. Each posted $100 bail for Friday hearing. Other defendants included Vernon Mank fined for an overloaded truck, Elwyn Hadley and Ronald Meserve arraigned for motor vehicle and registration offenses with fines and costs. Charles Collins of Auburn received a suspended 15 day jail term for vagabond and begging offenses in Bath. another intoxication case yielded a 130 day suspended sentence.
John J. Grogan and other leaders donated 100 to the Bath Legion Cadets fund, bringing the total toward the 5000 transport cost readied for the Smith Tobey Post Junior Drum and Bugle Corps. The drive at City Hall included gifts of equipment and pledges, with 194 more dollars needed for gear and travel.
Cadet officials plan to ship equipment for the Legion Cadets October Miami trip. They need steamer trunks for hanging uniforms and horn cases for bugles, loaned items to contact William Milliken at 32735 and will be returned on Bath’s return from the national convention.
Sagadahoc county civil defense director Col. Walter H. Kennett is taking an orientation course this week at federal civil defense headquarters in Battle Creek Michigan. The school serves state, county and city CD directors with Kennett as the sole Maine representative. deputy director George E. Sargent runs the county CD office in his absence.
Homeowners on Brunswick Mill Street await a decision by the Maine State Highway Commission on moving houses to allow the Route 1 bypass from Freeport. The proposed plan aims to reroute Route 1 around Brunswick to ease the busy business district. Final rulings are expected in the coming weeks.
Four year old Carl Webster son of Mr and Mrs William Webster of 89 Union Street is under treatment at Bath Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car driven by John F Leonard of 2 Union Street Court on Union Street. He suffered deep scalp and left shoulder abrasions jaw injuries and multiple bruises though condition is fair.
The Bath Iron Works Recreation Association held its Bath Golf Club event with multiple classes of winners. Class A gross top finisher Ben Sabo 80, net Maurice Puffer 70, Edgar Oliver 71. Class B gross J McLaughlin 90, net Tom Underwood 68. Class C gross Wes Marco 85, net W McNeil 70. notable names include George Perry and F Bolduc in ties. several players won special prizes including Ed Atkinson and Milt Baker.
At a Smith Tobey American Legion special meeting the group kept the current insurance and agreed to expand coverage soon. Don ald Gurney and Donald Perry reported on the lawn party set for September 1 2 and 3 on post grounds. Francis McLaughlin summarized the indoor game linked to the lawn event. Nelson F Foss and J Horace McClure outlined the Miami fund project for the drum corps. A subsequent special meeting is set for September 8 to hear a full report from the corps director William Milliken on progress toward the Miami trip. Randy Orr won the "pot of gold" prize, followed by refreshments and a social hour in the dugout.
Edward B. Hamblett honored for twenty years of civilian service with the Federal Government. Captain J. H. Spiller presents the emblem Friday afternoon August 26 at Bath Iron Works ceremony attended by office officers and civilian supervisors. Hamblett began as senior inspector of engineering materials on August 26, 1935 and now heads machinery inspection on government contracts. He and his wife Marie A. Hamblett reside at 23 Pratt Street.
Mrs Fred Sutherland Jr received a surprise stork shower at her home 54 Office Drive last Wednesday hosted by Mrs Clarence Gowen. Guests included Mrs Nimard Fifield Mrs Richard Barter Mrs Gerry McNeill Mrs Conrad Hersom Mrs Nelson Brown and others.
Ernest G. Kingsbury chairman of the Bath Board of Assessors was elected vice president of the Maine Association of Assessing Officers at its annual meeting. The event followed a weeklong Tax Appraisal school at the University of Maine where Kingsbury, an executive board member, also taught land development and subdivision.
The Salvation Army opened rapid disaster relief across more than 30 cities in six northeastern states. A mobile feeding unit from New York was sent to Waterbury Connecticut feeding about 2000 evacuees while officers and equipment from Philadelphia Boston and New York supported the effort with supplies and mobile feeding stations. Donations are sent directly to disaster zones and are being distributed to the homeless along with clothing baby clothes blankets and electric hot plates.
Bath Legion Cadets need 3213.13 to reach the October national convention and competitions in Miami. Co chairmen J Horace McClure and Nelson J Foss report Portland Publishing Co will sponsor Cadet Frank Blanchard, with local donors including Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary and Edgar Leavitt family contributing funds over the weekend.
Additional donations and pledges totaling fifty dollars aid the Bath Legion Cadets trip fund. The 42 member Junior American Legion drum and bugle corps seeks 3163.13 more to cover Miami convention expenses in October. Pledges came from Hugh S. MacDonald naming Cadet Albert Douglas and a ten dollar check from Robert Merrill of Milo, Past State Commander.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hutchins and son Raymond hosted a surprise party at their Doubling Point cottage in Arrowsic for Mrs. Gertrude Hutchins of 9 Goddard Street to celebrate her 85th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Small and sons Arthur Jr and Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mutchins and son Paul, Mrs. Dorothy Hutchins, Mrs. Celina Small, and Miss Edith Small.
Week at Marrtown recalls visiting families from New York City to New Jersey and Massachusetts. Residents recount canoe races, floods from hurricane Diane, and seasonal gatherings at Broad Cove and Cedar Point as Marrtown ends its Summer season.
Bath Canning Co at 66 Bowery Street began operations last week and aims for full swing through part of November. Manager Carl Wight announced the resumption and noted two boatloads of herring were received for processing.
Seventeen players reported Monday at McMain Field for initial drills as Morse High begins pre season workouts. Co captain John Champagne leads teammates including Herbie Anderson and George Lawrence while Coach Halsey and assistants Dennis Murphy and Donald Buckley drill the squad and promise full work before the season.
The firm reports 175 employees currently on the floor and states additional workers are needed to meet growing output. Management notes peak production has not yet been reached.
Members of the Central Congregational church ladies aid were entertained at a Woolwich picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carle E. Longfellow. Mrs. Longfellow and Mrs. Nellie Sprague were hostesses. Attendees brought picnic lunches and dessert was served. Games provided afternoon entertainment.
Officers and directors of the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will outline final season plans with Associate Directors at a special meeting Thursday evening September 1 at 6 p.m. in the Eastland Hotel Portland. A fellowship hour and dinner precede the business meeting.
A featured cryptogram and crossword clues including a list of partial answers. The page presents an acrostic style puzzle with coded letter substitutions and a cryptoquote attributed to Longfellow.
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