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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
2
The Bata Inpetement published weekly by The Times Company Bath Maine lists subscription options with B Nichols as president and treasurer and Harry C Webber as editor. It notes post office circulation and second class mailing status.
The piece notes President Truman and Congress aligning on economic policy to secure world peace. It cites U.S. commitment to Britain, Britain’s requests, and a plan to spend 1.45 billion dollars to help European nations retool war plants amid global instability.
Senator Knowland says the president and the Atomic Energy Commission cannot disclose weapon details to other nations without Congress approval. He cites the Atomic Energy Act of 1946 as restricting sharing of such information.
The article recalls Mark Twain’s quip about a spider in a newspaper and uses it to comment on advertising. It notes advertising’s role in informing consumers and restraining price inflation through competition. It also reflects on World War II’s opening in 1939 and on postwar hopes for lasting peace amid global tensions.
A minority in Washington backs the idea that the president should act unilaterally. The discussion centers on executive power and constitutional limits amid political division.
Only seven percent of ten billion seven hundred million dollars deposited in the New York State Savings Bank belongs to people under 30. Bank figures show the largest hold is by older depositors, prompting a lighthearted jab at the thrift of the elderly.
Stanley Cothran of 10 Center Street pleaded guilty to assault and battery by his sister Miss Marjorie Cothran of Lambert Park. He was fined 25 dollars plus 5.15 dollars costs after being found guilty by Court Recorder John W. Quarrington.
An afternoon birthday event for Charles Rietzel at 70 Bluff road featured gifts from Christine Miller, Frances Witham, Patsy Hill, Julie Anne Holmes, George Lawrence, Charles Holmes, Dennis Genthner, Jackie Renshaw. Guests helped under Mr. King’s awnings. photos by Mrs. Arnold Holmes. Mrs. King also celebrated her own birthday and has submitted her first novel, Steep Hill, to a Boston agency.
The Bath YMCA launches its annual financial campaign highlighting its 93 years as a community center. Last year the organization aided over 50 clubs and groups, offered building use and staff services, answered about 200 information requests, assisted 300 with personal problems, and hosted around 100 activities with nearly 200 volunteers. The dormitory served thousands of men, aiding displaced workers and students seeking shelter. Contributions support ongoing community services and programs.
Pro Ladies and partners from Purpooodock, Bath, and Brunswick led a 23 player field in Bath for the first Pro Ladies Tournament. Al Baka and partners won best ball with 72, while Jim Browning and team took first net 73-66. Browning also claimed pro sweeps with 73 gross. Baka had 76 for second gross.
Foster's Point junior residents form an arts and crafts club named The Foster's Point Junior Misses Club. The group will begin activities next summer under Arlington Massachusetts organizers Mrs Alphonse Cuillo and Mrs Frank Franzoza. Officers include Evelyn Franzoza president Fern Tardif vice president Kay Doyle treasurer Patricia Tardif scribe with Bath members Joan Safford Sallie Freeman and Carol Wilson on the committee.
Bath post office reports unusually heavy mail volume over the holiday weekend with parcel post volumes stacking boxes to the ceiling. Postmaster Edward N. Hartnett cites Labor Day advertising and Bath's large number of magazine subscriptions as key factors.
Scientific evidence does not justify the belief that children born of tuberculous parents have a hereditary susceptibility to tuberculosis.
The Bath Community Center reopens Tuesday after summer closure. Floors were painted and refurbished, and the refreshment bar expanded. Fall and winter plans include clubs for boys and girls, Youth Council activities, parents night, and various programs supervised by William E. Milliken.
Nearby Dresden residents report a large black bear and two cubs observed by woodcutters on the old Gilmore property in South Dresden. The bears vanished when aware of human scrutiny and have not been seen since, with locals unsure if they will return. Some speculate forest fires pushed the animals south from northern woods.
Nation change is spreading power and paving the way for total government control. Mr Schnurle urged the coming generation to safeguard the finest form of government in the world, now fast disintegrating, as Rotarians were urged to oppose socialist trends. Visiting Rotarians William Norton of Granville New York and Phil J Couture of Lewiston attended, with Hollis W Garey leading song before lunch.
Announcement records the marriage of Eileen A. Ryan and James N. Lanier in Liberty Texas on August 13. Mrs. Lanier is formerly Eileen Cressey of Bath and works as a long distance operator for Southwestern Associated Telephone Co. at Baytown. Lanier comes from West Palm Beach Florida and works for Fulkerson Plumbing Co. The couple honeymooned in Houston and will reside at 403 East Alford Baytown Texas.
Bath office of the Railway Express Agency will close Saturdays and Sundays on weekends excluding legal holidays. Edward Sampson, agent, said the change follows the establishment of a 40 hour week for railroad employees and moves the Bath office to a five day work week.
The last will of Benjamin Franklin is in Philadelphia probate files while an earlier will reappear in the possession of Arthur Pforzheimer, a New York collector. Dr William Lingelbach of the American Philosophical Society notes this marks the first record of Franklin’s personal possessions.
The district will run half-day sessions for pre primary pupils on the first days. Morning and afternoon groupings cover Lambert Park North Bath Harvard Street upper High and upper Washington areas for September 13. Details specify birth dates and schools with start times 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Registrations require birth certificates at the Superintendent of Schools office.
A wedding notice lists attendees and families from Topsham Freeport Brunswick Woolwich and White River Junction Vermont including Mr and Mrs George Briggs Mr and Mrs Harry Haskell Mr and Mrs William Grieg Miss Barbara Longfellow and others in a regional social notice.
Topsham grange marks its 75th anniversary on September 10 with an afternoon and evening meeting. Supper is planned for 6 30 p.m. Members of Dro more grange are invited to attend.
The text explains that combustion occurs when the vapor above a solid or liquid ignites. A piece of wood does not catch fire until it heats enough to release flammable vapors that the flame consumes.
Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett received a surprise party at 100 South Street hosted by the Shrine trip group. Gladioli adorned the Fortier home while Miss Frances Grainger presented a pen and pencil set as thanks.
Miss Patricia Whitehouse hosted beach parties at her Pop ham Beach cottage on the last two Saturdays. An outdoor weenie roast swimming and social evening entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Hart Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stanton Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Lester Harrington Jr Mr. and Mrs. Burleigh Williams Miss Marilyn Oliver Miss Theresa Gallant Miss Margaret Troup Miss Lois Hodgdon Cliff Leeman Jr Myron Craig Whitney Craig Emery Wilson and Clarence Dalton.
A small quantity of chlorine is added to water for treatment and much fades away in pipes and reservoirs. The remaining amount in the drinking water is so minuscule that the body can dispose of it safely without harm.
California produces more grapes than all other 47 states combined, reinforcing its leadership in U.S. fruit output. The claim positions California as the dominant source of national grape supply, reflecting statewide cultivation and market impact.
Van Johnson stars in Scene of the Crime at the Opera House this week opposite Arlene Dahl in a hard hitting drama. Gloria De Haven Tom Drake Leon Ames John McIntire also appear in a suspenseful murder case from a Charles Schnee screenplay.
The Bath Iron Works Recreation Association baseball squad, led by Coach John Parker, finished its first full outside schedule with 17 wins 9 losses and 2 ties from 28 games started June 20. The 1949 BIW team featured local players plus visiting campers and credited Bath fans with first night game and youth sports support. The club plans a bigger, stronger season in 1950.
Bowdoin is due at Monhegan on September 14 after Commander MacMillan's 28th Arctic expedition. He reports two polar bears two cubs many birds for Bowdoin College Arctic museum and many chart updates after encountering bad gales off Labrador. Bowdoin left Boothbay Harbor June 25.
Municipal Court heard Walter J. Gallant 27 of Bath enter a nolo contendere plea through attorney Edward W. Bridgham on an assault charge by Dorothy C. Anderson 19 of Bath. Judge Gardiner R. Deering found him guilty and fined 25 dollars with 4.70 dollars costs. A Tops ham man also paid 10.75 dollars in court costs for intoxication on a deputy sheriff complaint.
Sidney L Eaton of 92 Bedford street attended a meeting of the Southern Maine chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants in Portland. The 1949 50 session opens Sept 16 at the Eastland hotel with Clinton W Bennett of Cooley and Marvin Boston as principal speaker.
Thirty three potential Morse High players reported Tuesday for the fall gridiron session. Coach William R Johnson issued equipment and led light drills in the afternoon. Johnson plans two daily sessions through Saturday with morning drills 9 30 to 11 30 and afternoon practice 1 30 to 3 30.
Chief Frank L. Moriarty states Bath police will crack down on public drinking in streets and alleyways with arrests for violators, as a growing disregard for the liquor ban is noted.
Morse High School announces new pupils must present admission cards on September 13. Transfer students should report to the high school office from 1 to 4 p m on September 7 or 8 to prepare their elective cards.
A cryptogram puzzle and quote teaser explain how to solve the daily cryptogram with a sample LONGFELLOW and a quoted line. The page notes a substitution method, hints, and attribution to OVID via King Features Syndicate.
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