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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1954

Page

2

UNBROKEN RECORD AT ASIAN ARMISTICE MEETING

Rear Admiral T. B. Brittain pressed Lt. Gen. Lee Sang Cho for a red accounting of 2,840 missing UN soldiers not returned in the Korea armistice exchange. Lee dismissed the list as fabricated and left the meeting, amid notes of future US division withdrawals and Clark’s warning that peace is not yet achieved.

Munsan T. B. Brittain U. N U. S Brittain Lee Sang Cho Lee Pentagon Korea Mark W. Clark United Nations Republic of Korea

Conservation groups urge local role in flood control and power

The American Watershed Council president argues for three principles: shift from flood control to flood prevention, keep hydroelectric power incidental to water projects, and broaden cooperation beyond single purpose agencies. He criticizes past big dam projects and calls for private power, local government, and minimal federal involvement to save taxpayers.

American Watershed Council Watershed Council

Planning Pays: Clem D. Johnston Praises Planning Address

Clem D. Johnston praised planning in a recent address, noting its value amid debates on development and growth. The remarks framed planning as essential to long term progress and civic efficiency.

Clem D. Johnston

Planning for the future urges business leaders in Washington

John Johnston, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, warned against misusing the word planning and urged forward looking community and economic plans. He urged street and highway planning to target 1975 and long term domestic plans to 10, 20 or 40 years ahead.

Chamber of Commerce of the United States Johnston Washington Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association Mr. Johnston

Hockomock Council Plans Visit of Great Council

Hockomock Council, Pocahontas, held the first Fall meeting with good attendance. Plans discussed for the Great Council visit in Bath in October with a banquet at the Sedgwick. reservations requested by Sept. 15.

Hockomock Council Degree of Pocahontas Mildred Roderick Great Council Bath Sedgwick

Drum Corps Invited to Beverly Open Contest

Smith Tobey American Legion junior drum and bugle corps invited to the New England open drum and bugle corps contest in Beverly Massachusetts on September 4. A rummage sale at the Community Center Saturday morning begins at 9 30 to raise transport funds. Seven top corps from New Jersey and several from Massachusetts compete for an evening show expected to draw thousands at 7 p m for about three hours.

Smith-Tobey American Legion New England Beverly Mass New Jersey Massachusetts Beverly Stadium Bath Musical

First Baptist Circle Observes Two Birthdays At All Day Session

The Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist Church gathered for an all day meeting with 25 attendees to honor pastor Rev. Charles R. Sims and Mrs. Lizzie Haggett on their birthdays. A quilt project occupied the morning as guests exchanged birthday cakes and gifts. Rev. Vaughan Overman and Mrs. Overman from Biddeford attended as visitors, and plans were made for another all day gathering on September 8 with picnics.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Charles R. S Lizzie Haggett Haggett Vaughan Overman Biddeford Charles R. Sims Ora Dauphin Ada Larrabee Lucy Rogers Lydia Farrow Lillian Burns Stella Hart Bernice Oliver Mabel Reed Lillian Knox Grace Mitchell

Hyde Memorial Home becomes Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital

Hyde Memorial Home in Bath changes its name to Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital after licensing as a rehabilitation facility by the Department of Health and Welfare in Augusta. The Pine Tree Society reports improved hospital status with national association membership and expanded services for orthopedically handicapped children and adults. Medical staff includes Dr. Lawrence Crane and Dr. Alice Whittier of Portland and Dr. Joseph Smith of Bath. Fourteen Boston University nursing students visited during affiliation with Colby College and Thayer Hospital. The hospital averages about 40 patients per month and the Pine Tree Society's annual meeting is set for September 24 in Augusta.

Hyde Memorial Home Bath Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Department of Health and Welfare Augusta Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc American Hospital Association Society William H. Dalton National Association Maine Lawrence Crane Alice A. S. Whittier Portland Joseph Smith Crane Whittier Boston University Colby College Thayer Hospital Waterville Pine Tree Society Augusta House

Former resident and wife entertained in family clam bake

Mr and Mrs Harold Williams of Otisville Michigan were guests of Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of 17 Park Street. A New England clam bake at the Fisher Marriner home August 22 included the Fisher and Marriner families and others. They left August 24 for Waltham Massachusetts to visit friends before returning home.

Harold Williams Otisville Mich Williams Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Foster Point Buick Company Flint Fisher Norman Marriner Garnet New England Marriner Harvey Henderson, Jr Linda Arthur Clowes Eliot O. Williams George Morrill Vassalboro

Home economists estimate home brew coffee costs two cents a cup

Home economists calculate that brewing coffee at home costs about two cents per cup based on typical ingredient prices and energy use. The estimate reflects common kitchen practices and consumer savings compared with cafe prices.

Reserve Squadron VP-831 Deploys to Brunswick AFB NSN

VP-831, a Naval Reserve squadron from NAS New York, arrives at Brunswick with 77 enlisted and 34 officers flying six P4Y-2 aircraft. LCDR G Enlich commands, LCDR M W Edmonson is XO, LCDR J X Ost oversees flight operations as pilots train to 1,000 hours during two weeks. Chaplain LCDR W R Catton, a veteran of WWI and WWII service, joins solo.

Brunswick Naval Air Station Strtaight VP-831 Naval Air Station N. Y W. R. Catton USNR Brunswick Jacksonville Fla Norfolk Catton Navy Lcdr Oberlin College Lcdr Catton Chicago Theological Seminary Congregational Church Bainbridge, Mr U.S. S. Oahu Pacific Gettysberg Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville the Wilderness Virginia Peninsula Bruce Catton General Grant Appomatox

Bath School Nurse Completes Audiometric Course

Bath nurse Marjorie J. Boucher was among 24 nurses and teachers finishing a weeklong audiometric testing course at Colby College. Directed by Dr. Frederick T. Hill, the program covered ear anatomy, hearing loss prevention, testing methods, and deaf education needs in schools.

Marjorie J. Boucher Bath Colby College Frederick T. Hill Waterville Loring Pratt Joseph Sataloff Veterans’ Bureau Philadelphia Elizabeth Koons Mansfield Clinic Eleanor G. Powers State Department of Education

Republicans Have Busy Week Across State

The Republican campaign caravan wraps a week in Hancock county with a Bar Harbor luncheon and rallies in Ellsworth. Senator Smith Governor Cross and Congressman McIntire lead talks as tours span Oxford Penobscot Waldo and other counties with events in Old Town Millinocket Bangor Belfast Searsport East Hiram and Newport.

Hancock County John F. Weston Marie McLaughlin Margaret Chase Smith Burton M. Cross Clifford McIntire Bar Harbor Northeast Harbor Southwest Harbor Hancock House Ellsworth Senator Smith Governor Cross McIintire Oxford County Mexico Rumford Harris Knights of Columbus Smith Robert Hale Penobscot County Anchorage Old Town Lincoln Millinocket Orono Penobscot Valley Country Club Wabi-Tv Bangor Tarratine Club Newport Cross Waldo County Kobs Lobster Pound Searsport Post Office Square Belfast Oxford K. of P. Hall East Hiram Hale

Garden Club Members Visit Togus Veterans

Cosmopolitan Garden Club members made their second yearly visit to Togus Veterans Administration on Friday. They brought numerous garden blooms for arrangements to decorate hospital rooms and common areas for the weekend.

Garden Club TOGUS Cosmopolitan Garden Club Veterans Administration Albert Whitney Emerton Gross Louis Petlock James Knight Daniel Matter Charles A. Soule

West Bath Church Fair Tops Proceeds This Year

Ladies of the West Bath Methodist church sewing circle conducted their annual fair and, late Wednesday last week, topped the proceeds of previous years. Co chairmen were Mrs Lelia Moore and Mrs Alice Small with committees led by Mrs Alice Smith food table Mrs Lelia Moore aprons Mrs Myra Metcalf and Mrs Eva Thompson candy, Mrs Hazel Wharff refreshments, Mrs Perry Miller fancy work, Mrs Ann Holbrook mystery box, and Mrs Alice Small cards.

West Bath

Soil Conservation Talk At Dromore Grange Meeting

County chairman Charles Eastman of Lewiston spoke on soil erosion with slides from Oregon Yosemite Colorado Canyon and Texas drought. The event noted a Memorial hospital drive contribution and featured songs readings skits and a pine seedlings message for forests.

Dromore Grange Charles Eastman Lewiston Oregon Yosemite Valley Colorado Canyon Ray Campbell Memorial Hospital Beatrice Burns Ada King Edward King Elfreda Perkins Eastman Clara Ellis Maine Grange Arthur Totman Donald Leeds Reading Aretha Campbell God Mylon Ellis Everett Wright Aletha Campbell Sophie McPherson Annie Wilson Hazel Ellis Lucy Smith Florence Rollins

Morse High welcomes new coach as football gear issued

Equipment was issued to 21 Morse High football players for the 1954 season Friday. New head coach Harry F. Halsy greeted the group with Athletic Director Duncan Farrell handling gear. First practice is set for 9 a.m. Monday at McMann Field. Co captains are Thaxter Trafton and Dave Pye.

Morse High Harry F. Hallsey A. Robert Frink Duncan Farrell McMann Field Halsey Art Sonia al White Bob Swain Francis Perkins Dick McElman Jim Carter John Champagne Herb Anderson Gerry Parker Dick Oliver Merle Condon Gordon Allen Dave Newcomb Richard Carter Richard Lemoine Pete Francisco Eddie True Jerome Doyle Harry Musk Thaxter Trafton Dave Pye

cost accountants plan Sebasco outing in September

William F. Mussenden of Bath Iron Works Corp. attended the Southern Maine Chapter meeting of the National Association of Cost Accountants at the Eastland hotel in Portland. Officers arranged the annual ladies day and outing to Sebasco Lodge on September 11 and 12 with golf, bridge, canasta, swimming, shuffleboard and dancing.

William F. Mussenden Bath Iron Works Corp Southern Maine National Association of Cost Accountants Eastland Portland Sebasco Lodge Sebasco Estates

Woolwich Siblings Win Youth Talent at Farmington Center

A sister and brother duo known as the Western Team from Woolwich won the Youth of Maine Show Amateur Talent division at the Farmington Community Center on Tuesday last week. Bobby Merrill, 11, and Diane Merrill, 14, children of Lloyd and Mrs. Merrill, have appeared locally, on Maine TV programs, and hosted their own radio show.

Woolwich Youth of Maine Farmington Community Center Bobby Diane Merrill Lloyd H. Merrill

Bishop Announces Support for Muskie in Maine Race

The Bishop of Stockton Springs says he will back Edmund S. Muskie, a surprising move that questions his GOP loyalty. The piece recalls Bishop's 1952 bid and suggests Republicans expect Cross to win, with Muskie strength tied to normally Democratic areas and GOP organizers optimistic about September.

Bishop Neil Stockton Springs Edmund S. Muskkie Althou Hose Leroy F. Hussey Burton M. Cross Cross Evon Sagadahoc Venyiss James C. Oliver Bath Brown Brooks Brown Augusta Cumberland County Muskie

Cunningham on Maine Politics

Prolific Boston Herald columnist Bill Cunningham offers a ringing, humorous take on Maine politics. He blends sharp observations with wit to critique local governance and political dynamics.

Cunningham Maine The Boston Herald Bill Cunningham

Cooke Says Republicans Lost Without Margaret Chase Smith

Bath candidate Harry E. Cooke comments on party prospects during a drab week of political gossip. He claims Republicans are lost without Mrs Margaret Chase Smith and notes she will be heard from extensively through the September 13 election.

Paul Niven Brunswick Niven Bill Seamen Roose Red Sox State of Maine Boston Maine Margaret Chase Smith Edmund S. Muskie Cunningham Smith Payne Washington Welkins United States Cooke Bath Harry E. Cooke

Ezzard Charles Went Undefeated in Amateur Career

Former world heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles won all 42 of his amateur fights, establishing an undefeated record before turning professional.

Ezzard Charles

Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down

A list of crossword clues includes across items such as Determine by the sun and Nocturnal bird, with downs like Secure and God of war Norse, covering a range of common vocabulary and specialized terms. The page presents interconnected hints for a filled grid.

Maxim Shun

Cryptoquote Puzzle Inspiration From Verse And Myth

A cryptogram style clue set includes Greek myth figures and names, with a note on substitution where letters map to others. The piece presents prompts like snaky haired sisters and an Egyptian dancing girl, ending with a Wordsworth quotation and a King Features Syndicate distribution disclaimer.

Annamese Narrow Inlet

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the Times Company Ront Street B. Nichols Barry C. Webber Sessee Mildred Roderitck Mary Anderson Frances St. Martin Ruth Trask Asenith Haggett Faith McKay Lenora McMann Anna Hanson Mary Dannefelser Ruth Gosselin John St. Martin First Baptist Circle Otisville, Mich BNAS Brighton Hospital Soil Conservation OF A Dromore MORSE Sebasco Lofty Mountain Wordsworth King Features Syndicate
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