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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1960
Page
2
The piece argues that free citizens must strengthen the United States by voluntary action to bolster technology, economy, and military power. It warns government should not hinder liberty but must align with values beyond material wealth and demand prudence in spending to maintain national strength.
Wisconsin editor notes the shift from neighbor centered farming to broader markets and reliance on outside inputs. Mechanization and tractor fuel imports reduce labor but expand land use and conservation. He asserts farming communities have faded yet productivity improved overall.
The Committee of American steamship Lines reports a strong foreign trade link to Pennsylvania. In the latest figures, about 3.1 million Pennsylvania workers are affected by foreign commerce, with Pittsburgh's Greater area showing especially high dependence on imports and exports. World trade supports tens of millions of American jobs, and advocates urge a robust merchant marine to sustain this activity.
Editorial urges newspapers to plan a get out the vote drive before November elections. It criticizes low participation in national, state, and local races and stresses voting as both right and responsibility. It calls readers to analyze candidates and issues to act as informed voters.
Rev Ernest Roberts at First Baptist Georgetown preaches from Deuteronomy 30 15 20 urging choice between life and death. Georgetown choir renews for Sept 27 concert at Litchfield church. Community notices cover Layman's League supper deacon Alfred Rowe speaker John Young Bowdoinham Baptist Church and school activities at Georgetown Central.
Reverend Ernest Roberts addressed a sizable Sunday congregation as Georgetown Central Hotel reopened September 7 after summer. Morse High School started the new term and Georgetown Parent-Teachers Association held its first fall meeting at the Georgetown Central school. The community reports multiple visits, guests, and travels among residents including Bath and Portland connections, with plans for a St Luke’s Nursing graduation and various family gatherings.
The storm knocked out power to about half of Bath homes at times, hitting Memorial Hospital hard with outages from 8:30 Monday to 9:15 Tuesday. A 95 kilowatt diesel generator kept essential services running as crews cleared downed limbs and restored phones and circuits. Minor coastal damage included a few boats at MacDonald’s yard and limited shoreline impacts. no major floods occurred.
A Bath airman Terrance H. Irish has been assigned for duty as an Air Policeman with the Strategic Air Command at Vandenberg AFB California. Irish a Morse High School graduate completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and will receive on the job training from qualified specialists. Airmen are assigned to duty stations based on interests aptitudes and Air Force needs. In other news a Maine storm caused downed power lines damaged windows and flooded areas with police and civil defense volunteers assisting.
Bay Point and area residents share extended visits and moves from Maine to nearby towns. Notable happenings include families moving to Brunswick and Arlington, multiple weekend cottage stays, and training entries at state academies. Several Auburn and Augusta couples vacationed at Bay Point while guests from New York and Detroit visited.
Florence H Rogers 82 of Rumford died Wednesday in Rumford after living there three years. Widow of Llewelyn D Rogers who died January 1955 she was born November 1877 in South Portland to John H Harford and Carolyn Bond Harford. She was a Nesley Methodist Church member and a charter member of its Women’s Society of Christian Service. Surviving children include Hayden S Rogers of Rumford and two daughters Mrs Charles Treet of Randolph and Mrs Carolyn B Rogers of Bath plus six grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 1:30 from A F Mayor Son Funeral Residence with burial at Maule Grove Cemetery Bath. Visiting hours Thursday 7 to 9 pm.
Funeral service for William E Burnell who died suddenly at his home was held Tuesday at 1 30 p m from Leslie C Shumway funeral home. Rev Richard B Adams officiated with a committal in Oak Grove cemetery.
The 1ath Council of Church Women executive board met at Wesley Church with representatives from Salvation Army Wesley Grace Episcopal Corliss Saplist Central Congregational and Winter Street Congregational. President Mrs Stanvy Hunter opened with prayer. Linwood Haynes announced World Community Day service set for Nov 4 with medical kit and clothing donations for children.
Mrs Nora Welch 80 widow of Edward H Welch died Monday in Methuen Massachusetts where she resided with a son. Born February 8 1880 in Bath she lived there until marriage and later moved to Portsmouth New Hampshire. Survived by sister Mrs Roy Donnell Bath a son Edward P Welch Methuen a grandson Francis Welch Methuen and several nieces and nephews Funeral Thursday from Immaculate Conception Portsmouth with burial in Calvary Cemetery Portsmouth.
William E Burnell aged 38 a lifelong Bath resident died Sunday evening at his home 36 Russell Street He was married to Mary E Cote son of Frank A and Ida Deejay Burnell He leaves a daughter Mary I Burnell a son William E Burnell Jr two brothers Frank A Burnell Jr and Robert E Burnell and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Tuesday at 130 pm from Leslie C Shumway Funeral Home High Street with burial at Oak Grove.
Mrs. Carlotta Kittredge, former Bath resident, died Monday evening in Bangor. Widow of Frederick B. Kittredge, she lived at 1232 High St before moving to Bangor. Survived by two daughters, a sister, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral residence with burial at Oak Grove. Friends Day calling hours Wednesday.
Division of the Bath Council meets Friday evening October 21 with Mrs. Walter Upham as chairwoman. She will be assisted by Mrs. Cecil Fullerton Mrs. Lingwood Haynes Mrs. Stanley Hunter Mrs. Madeline Lakbe and Miro Morton Bruch.
A vintage newspaper page presents a crossword style puzzle with across and down clues, a quoted cryptoquote sample mapping letters to LONGFELLOW, and a Euripides quotation about cowardice. Includes reference to King Features Syndicate.
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