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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
2
The article argues that pasturage science has grown in under two decades and could raise U S grassland output two to six times. It highlights regional yields, the role of farm equipment in boosting hay and forage production, and the potential to meet rising meat demand with higher efficiency.
The Saturday Evening Post highlights government publishing waste in Sidney Shalett's piece. It notes 70,000 titles from the Government Printing Office, with some given away and others sold below cost, including a muskrat meat cookbook. Senators cite possible savings up to 10 trillion dollars annually, urging action.
The report discusses reform ideas by economist Beardsley Ruml and the concept of a pay‑as‑you‑go income tax. It notes fundraising efforts to raise 2,200,000 dollars for the national Democratic campaign and mentions legal hurdles in the process.
A political donor seeks to mobilize votes by pledging a five dollar bill stake, after a two part funding plan totaling 3 million with 800 thousand already spent. Governor Stevenson prohibits promises and threats while supporters weigh the risk of applying pressure to loyal donors.
Two Bath men pleaded guilty to tipsy driving in Bath Municipal Court. Fidele J. Peters paid 150 fine and 4.70 costs, with a week of probation on another charge. Floyd H mith fined 100 and 6.95 costs. Gerald H. Watson fined 20 and 4.70 costs for operating after license revoked. Other defendants faced parking, speeding, and drunkenness charges with modest fines and costs. A Bath juvenile faced a serious charge with a 2500 appearance bond set for Sagadahoc Superior Court. Five Bath men arrested on intoxication charges paid fines from 5 to 10 plus costs.
Eight speeding respondents appeared before Recorder John W. Quarrington in Bath Municipal Court. Most were nabbed on Leeman Highway. seven pled guilty, one innocent, and one nolo contendere. Fines totaled 10 dollars plus 4.70 or 7.70 costs. Convicted: John W Porter Portsmouth NH Hollis FE Moore Eustis James M Belknap Damariscotta Raymond E Whitehouse West Buxton Alden R Douglas West Bath Hollis A Bailey Wiscasset Genevieve Wallace Lisbon Falls Arthur F Murphy Sebasco all charged with speeding on Leeman highway. Whitehouse pleaded not guilty and Bailey innocent.
Bath Municipal court Saturday morning heard two drunken driving cases. John Prince of Brunswick and Hillery D. Levasseur of Sanford were fined 100 dollars with court costs 4.70 and 10.27 respectively. Levasseur was found guilty after pleading innocent and faced added costs. Prince paid 4.70 plus his fine. two warrants against him for license and red light violations were filed. A Bath man convicted of intoxication and probation violation received 60 days plus the remaining 15 day sentence. Another defendant received a 10 dollar fine with 5.60 in costs.
The National church marks a revival in Georgetown with the First Parish returning the Rev. Ezekial Emerson of Uxbridge, Massachusetts as minister in a continuing program.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company, the world’s largest corporate enterprise, completed mailing 1,100,000 letters weighing about 30 tons to its stockholders, a $12 billion company indicating broad investor outreach.
A long list of ships built or owned in Bath from 1823 to 1860s follows, noting vessels such as the Calista Turner and Cleopatra and detailing construction sites in Bath and Woolwich. Gen. McLellan's public service, family line, civic roles, bank ties, and religious and charitable activities are described, including heirs and estate values.
Morse overcomes early Brewer momentum to win 19 7 at Kelley Field. Carmichael and Munsey star with scoring drives as Morse climbs back from a 7 0 deficit and pulls away in the second half. Key plays include Munsey sprint and Carmichael drives and a Stover interception fueling Morse victory.
Miss Betty Newell was elected worthy advisor of Rainbow Assembly at the first Fall meeting in the Masonic temple attended by 56 girls and Masons. Other officers named, installation set for Sept. 26, and a later picnic with Mrs. Hattie Lord planned for Oct. 9 in Auburn.
Mrs Sarat’ Potter hosted the Twin Bees at her Arrowsic summer home for an all day picnic. Attendees included Mrs Emma Haley and Mrs Lola Lombard among others as the group enjoyed a pleasant day and dinner at noon.
Nurses' Alumnae Association met at the Cosmopolitan club with 13 members. They voted to purchase two highchairs for the children's ward, plan a rummage sale in October, and discuss an Explorer MacMillan lecture sponsored by the Cosmopolitan club in Bath. Next meeting on October 9 will feature Mrs Granville Colby as guest speaker.
The Cosmo Players held their first Fall meeting at the club house on Wednesday. President Mrs John Robbins led business sessions planning attendance for Mr. Roberts in Portland later this month and repairs for a Spring program. Director Mrs Dallas Brown from Portland demonstrated voice exercises and readers practiced. Refreshments were served.
The close of the session was led by hostesses Mrs. Faith Sherwood and Mrs. Nellie McCabe. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 26.
Free Will Workers opened their fall meetings in the Corliss Street vestry last Wednesday. They planned a chicken supper for the church choir held Thursday evening and refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for September 17 at two in the vestry. Members present include Mrs. Ethel May and others.
Members met Thursday for a dinner at Witch Spring Inn and a business session with card games at the home of Mrs. Harold Haggett on High Street. Officers present included Mrs. Mina Hayden and others. The group plans a follow up meeting next Thursday at two at the club house with Mrs. Mina Hayden hosting.
Members of the Phi Kappa Delta club met at the Community Center for the first Fall gathering. Mrs Barbara Greve and others presented reports and planning moved to form a collection committee including Mrs Nicholas Kakos and Mrs Aubrey Steen. Committees for the event were listed with Mrs Malcolm Varney and Mrs Donald Sylvester among the sorting group.
The club announced a painting day next week to benefit the Community Center. Mrs. Hilton Libbey and Mrs. Barbara Greve hosted with others selling posters and refreshments by Mrs. James Footer and Mrs. Barbara Greve.
Beacon Brotherhood met Thursday evening at the street church. Taylor was named as a vacancy replacement and Edward We was voted to join the Methodist Men. The group will renovate the kindergarten room and install new cupboards in the kitchen, starting next week. Refreshment committee members were Prom Packard and Clarence.
The White Ribboners of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met at president Gladys Farley's High Street home. Devotions were led by Mrs Frances Pearson. Members voted to earn 50 cents each and contribute in verse to the Crusade fund. committees were named for the year covering program membership publicity and more. Sick members were recalled by the group.
The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society met last week at Mrs. Sam Levin’s North Street home for the first meeting of the season. Levin led the session and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Jesse Levin. Attendees included Mrs. Iry Katz Mrs. Jesse Levin Mrs. Dora Cohen and Mrs. Kurt.
A fragment lists individuals including Diament Mrs. Jacob Smith Mrs. Sam Prawér Morris and others labeled as Mrs. Greenblat and Mrs. Ziblatt, suggesting a social or notices item with multiple female names.
Maine D A R plans a September 30 session in a new University of Maine room with National Sense Committee chair Mrs Bruce D Reynolds and D A R magazine candidate Miss Gertrud Carraway among attendees. Ohio and Virginia delegates join state officers for a luncheon at Estabrook hall at 1 p m reservations due by September 25.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday at eight with M. E. C. Susie Darrah Beaees. A rehearsal of the degree staff occurred and a next meeting is planned with Sarah Potter pro tem. Irene Bates resigned as junior. A Fall meeting of the State Past Chiefs Association is set for South Windham in November. Past Chiefs attended Twin Bee September at Sarah Potter’s cottage. Next meeting is Sept 17 at 8 a.m.
Mrs Sadie Davis of Myrtle Lodge was elected lady governess at the annual meeting of the United Order of Independent Odd Fellows held at Bos Memorial hall in Portland. Other attendees from Myrtle Lodge included Mrs Sadie Louise Rogers Mrs Lizzie B C Chaney Mrs Nellie Hunt and several others. The next session is announced for Portland on December 12.
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