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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
5
The United Mine Workers join labor groups opposing government funded power projects. They condemn continued TVA subsidies and non union coal purchases, arguing private utilities sustain high living standards while government deals on a take it or leave it basis.
A major oil company outlined a five year plan to invest about 1 billion dollars in expansion, shifting focus from refining to production. It holds 2 billion barrels of crude reserves and will drill offshore to secure future supply, while advocating private enterprise and reduced government role.
Dr Niles L Perkins medical director at Bath Iron Works received farewell gifts from nurses and staff at Memorial hospital as he finishes duties Feb 1. He will take a similar post at Oxford Paper Co in Rumford in February after filling the vacancy left by Dr Edward L Kinder who is to return to resume duties later this month.
The late William A. Furber of Bath will be among 69 Kora Temple members honored at the Shrine In Challa program at the Lewiston temple on January 30. The 1954 memorial tribute to deceased members will start at 2 30 p m with the memorial address Immortality delivered by Past Potentate John S Seavey.
City Manager Nathan C. White announced that the City of Bath has its Annual Reports for the year ending March 31, 1954 ready. Copies may be obtained at City Hall offices or at the City Hall Smoke Shop or Shaw's Book Store.
Oak Leaf Troop 14 elected officers with Patrol one: Ann McCole president Susan Minott secretary Michele Turcotte treasurer. Patrol two: Nancy Grace president Bette Jean McCole secretary Judy McCole treasurer. New color guards Linda Ashe Lee Pennell Sandra Grace chosen. Valentine party plans and gift ideas for parents discussed. Good Night Circle closed.
Bobolink Brownies of Troop 17 met Thursday at Dike school. After dues and attendance were recorded, registration cards for the year were distributed. They practiced songs and the flag ceremony for the Valentine party on February 10, while Patrol One rehearsed their party play and the troop held a game session before Brownie Tunnel closing.
Four cases heard by Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Monday session. Judson W Seriical alias Gerald W Hughes of Bowdoin pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was sentenced to 60 days in Kennebec county jail. Paul Langelier of Lewiston pleaded nolo contendere to driving without a license, found guilty, assessed $5.70 in costs. Two intoxication cases resulted in a $5 fine plus $7.50 costs for one and a suspended fine with three months probation for the other.
Rotary Club reports stress the newsletter’s value for members as a record of past and current activities and a guide for future plans. Rotarians Skelton Addison and Farnham will discuss other areas next meeting. Visitors Owen Smith of Portland and H Laton Jackson of Brunswick attended plus guests Byron Moody Fred Browne Willard Sprague and Philip Langlais students.
This article outlines the hairy woodpecker as a common orchard and street bird, comparing it with the downy and pileated species. It covers size differences, markings, feeding habits, nesting, eggs, brood, range from Alaska to Newfoundland, and its value to people observing birds through feeders and boxes.
Miss Katherine Conley of Morse High School spoke at the Winter Street church Ladies' Aid meeting about her Summer trip to Hawaii. She wore a lei and muumuu, explained island history and geology shown in slides. The group voted to serve dinner for the Greater Bath Council of Churches on Feb. 10 and planned an all day session next Friday with luncheon at noon.
United States Senator A Willis Robertson told a Richmond audience he will retire after his current six year term ends. He said he would know he is too old to serve when hunting and fishing no longer appeal to him and the public will not have to tell him.
Mrs James Morse was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted Wednesday at 10 West Street by Mrs Horace Morse and co host Mrs Guy Allenwood. Guests included Mrs Albert Bonney Mrs James Bonney and several others as gifts and decor celebrated the upcoming baby.
Blaisdell testified he shot what he believed was a deer after being urged to take time before firing. He later realized the target was Emil Van Smith about 20 yards away. Prosecutor urged guilty verdict if negligent. defense argued reasonable effort under conditions. Justice Gray instructed a unanimous verdict and warned jurors to base decision on facts rather than sympathy.
Sam David former Miami Florida 1951 Orange Bowl star tackle wore 77. Now owner and trainer in Hialeah he runs the 77 Stable. Lightweight birds gain popularity as the turkey industry reports.
The Bath YMCA board reviewed the annual campaign results showing 337 contributors totaling 4830, about 200 less than last year, with operating costs at 6000 annually. Donald N. Small was elected campaign auditor, and a nominating committee led by Edward Sewall was named. reports on swimming pool and building funds were approved.
Clyde Russell of the State Department of Education spoke at the Bath Teachers' Club meeting at Fisher School. He compared Bath salary schedules with nine Maine communities and with industrial wages, followed by a Q and A. Special guests included Bath City Council candidates, School Board members, and their wives.
The Beacon Street Methodist church men's club met in the vestry led by president Carlton Pye. Devotions were by Arthur Packard. They voted to hold an old fashioned bean supper January 29 from 5 30 to 7 00 in the vestry with J Franklin Howe and Dwight Packard in charge of dining and Pye Packard Hartley Wilbur and Harry Deering on kitchen duty. The next meeting will be joint with Wesley church February 1 dinner at 6 p m. A Greater Bath Council of Churches dinner at Winter Street church February 10 at 6 30 p m is announced with tickets available. The adjourned refreshments were provided by Charles I Madden and Forrest H Putnam.
The Lioness club met at Sedgwick on Thursday with a swap party led by Mrs. Arthur Mac Donald and Mrs. Robert Brow nell. Members were invited to Lions' Ladies' night at Lambert Park Community building on Feb 12. Mrs. Phyllis Steen and Mrs. Clinton Owen were named to the program committee for the Feb 3 meeting.
An audit of the junior high school accounts by A. P. Kane of Boston for the federal government cleared the way for final payment totaling 23 236.60. White said the funds will be issued soon.
The Maine Hoywie announces openings across local offices for Unity Engineer I to Insurance Rate Analyst and roles such as Forest Insect Ranger and Corrections Officer I. Salary ranges run from 50 to 133 dollars weekly, with duties spanning engineering, regulation of utilities, forest protection, insurance analysis, marketing, chaplaincy, and exhibit design. Applications must be filed at the State Department of Personnel in Augusta by 5 p.m. January 31, 1955.
The Thespians rehearse Affairs of State with two naval officers from the U S S Hammerberg attached. Cast includes Mary Haskell, Constance Russell, F Waldo Marshall, Philip Russell, Lt Robert Luton, Lt Peter Piscitelli and others. Curtain set for Feb 22 at 8 15 p.m. Morse High School auditorium.
Mrs Herbert Lermond entertained Thursday evening with a surprise birthday party for Mrs Elmer Morse. First prize went to Mrs Morse with consolation to Mrs LeRoy Perkins. Mrs Morse received many gifts. A prettily iced cake was served with refreshments. The dining room featured a yellow color scheme and Acasia arrangements.
Miss Margaret E. Sharp of Merchantville New Jersey writes to the Times about her hobby of collecting tea tags. She has about 1500 different tags from the United States Alaska Bermuda Brazil Canada France and Mexico and asks readers in other areas to contact her.
Window boxes add decoration to modern homes while meeting plant needs. Use boxes at least 10 by 8 inches for annuals and small foliage plants, with larger root space for bigger species. Wood boxes from white pine or cypress with 1 inch thick boards work well. paint to match the house and choose contrasting colors. Rich potting soil and fertilization support six hours of daily sun for sun lovers like petunias and nasturtiums. shade boxes favor foliage plants.
A Bath Memorial hospital meeting led by Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach outlined plans for a Walking Blood Bank. Blood types would be stored on file and members receive cards pledging to emergency donations. Feb. 2 was set for tentative blood typing. Bath Inner Wheel members attended along with two medical technicians.
NOYES oral case histories describe how discrepancies were found. He stressed that 99 percent of bank employees are honest. The talk was followed by questions. The program was arranged by chairman Harry The beau. Strong tides prevent Hudson Strait freezing despite low arctic temperatures. Joe Becker, new Brooklyn Dodgers coach, was once Giants property.
A long list of crossword clues includes items like fragrance wearies and bivalve mollusk along with hints for various across and down entries. The grid references mention names such as Pierce and Khan and reference units of work and other common crossword terms.
The note describes solving cryptoquote puzzles with letter mappings and examples. It cites Milton's line Where more is meant than meets the ear and credits King Features Syndicate for distribution.
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