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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
2
A stark warning about the Soviet threat and the necessity of civil defense. It argues that a hot or nuclear war could target civilians and infrastructure, including farms, forests, and cities, with weapons ranging from atomic bombs to germ warfare and nerve gas. It stresses the mutual destruction logic and the imperative to prepare and recover quickly.
The Apollo News-Record argues that capitalism benefits the many, citing a stock exchange reveal that about 8.63 million Americans own shares, a 33 percent rise in four years. It notes two-thirds earn under 7500 dollars and averages 4200, with growth strongest in small communities. It rejects leftist claims that big business is for the few and insists ownership is widely shared.
A voters guide urges Americans to inform themselves on government policies that foster prosperity and to vote on Election Day. The Waverly Dispatch recalls a child-raising anecdote contrasting free development with discipline, citing a Chinese proverb about pigs and boys.
Georgetown Church services featured Rev Warren Harris urging use of individual gifts for the common good with reference to Dr Jonas Salk. A Laymen's supper at the vestry fed at least 60, hosted by numerous Georgetown residents and followed by a bridal shower for Miss Roslyn Higgins at Library hall Five Islands.
Two sailors from Brunswick Naval Air Station aged 18 and 19 admitted throwing a bottle that smashed a $240 thermopane window at Bath Junior High School. They agreed to restitution after fingerprints from the bottle neck and a car seen near the school linked them to the incident.
Pine Tree Troop 1 Girl Scouts held its first Fall meeting at Lambert Park Community Building. It served as a get acquainted and planning session with patrols formed and leaders elected for Juliette Low, Old Ladies Sewing Circle and Red Oak patrols.
The Five Islands column reports a church picnic at Reid State Park Saturday afternoon with a 2 15 peer meeting at the church and a 2 30 departure, plus children's games. Thursday prayer meetings begin at 7 30. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Roslyn Higgins and her Friday wedding. Summer mail service ends Saturday with one delivery. Local visits and friendly notes include residents' weekend travels and weddings in the community.
Cadets and invited guests gathered at the American Legion hall to honor Donald Hamblett, Cadet Corps snare drummer and lieutenant, who left for U S Air Force training. A buffet luncheon was held under Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett, with 47 cadet members and attending relatives and clergy offering best wishes.
Mrs Robert Dyer of this city was guest of honor at a stork shower Sunday afternoon at her Brunswick home hosted by Mrs Jeannette Dyer and Mrs Patricia Wilson. Gifts were displayed on a pink and blue table. a floral centerpiece graced the refreshment table. Numerous Brunswick residents attended including Beatrice Coombs Eva Dyer Verna Coombs Bath Del Hummer Harpswell Mary Ann Doucette Eva Therrien Laura Johnson Jennie Gagne Yvette Desbien Muriel Gamache Florence Dyer Ida St Pierre Clara Dyer Lena Coffin Sylvia Diane Dyer Barbara Paquette Adrienne Dubois Kathy Gamache Geneva McKay Nora Labbe and son.
Funeral services were held Monday in Newburyport Massachusetts for John F. Cutler age 80 a veteran firefighter and retired chief of the Newburyport Fire Department He served 25 years as secretary treasurer of the New England States Veteran Firemen's League and competed in local firemen musters.
Funeral services for Eva F Seekins were conducted at 1 30 p m Wednesday at the Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral residence with Rev Martin V B Sargent officiating Bearers were Joseph McKenna Edward McKenna Joseph Coffill and Albion Fleming Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove
The merger of the Maine State Sports Car Club based in Brunswick and the Down East Sports Car Club of Portland formed the Sports Car Club of Maine at a meeting Thursday evening in Brunswick. Dave Fenton was elected president with a slate including Harold Shackleton as vice president and David Snow as treasurer. Members named to the advisory board included George Wright and others from Brunswick Portland and nearby towns. Initial plans discussed a Lewiston night rally later this month with more details to be announced. A film program on 1956 racing and Moody’s Europe tour capped the event.
XI Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday at King's Point with co hosts Mrs Catharine Legard and Miss Amelise Bourque. They announced Bath chapters will host New England chapters at Sebasco in June for the annual convention.
Members of the Women's Fellowship of Central Congregational church attended the Tuesday Lincoln Association meeting at Second Congregational church in Newcastle. Mrs. Bentley L. Glidden greeted guests and led roll call. State president Mrs. Carl E. Delano gave a talk on The Framework of State Women's Fellowship. Other speakers included Mrs. Charles H. Buck and Miss M. Lucille Nason. Bath delegates included Mrs. Horace P. Morse and several others.
At sunset tonight the Jewish faith begins Sukkoth the Feast of Tabernacles commemorating the ancient harvest. Beth Israel president Abraham Kramer announced a weekly worship schedule with services at seven tonight and 9 a m and 7 p m Thursday and Friday. He will lead with assistants Morris Povich Sam Levine and Jacob Goldstein.
Robert Arsenault son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Arsenault 49 Union Street returned Monday to the University of Maine to begin his junior year after completing summer duties at Sagadahoc Supermarket where he was employed during the season.
Funeral services were held for Harry Blair Williams 70 who died after a long illness at Bath Memorial hospital. Born September 19 1885 in Bath he worked as a plumber and later self employed. He is survived by wife Emily Cahoun Williams a son and three daughters, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was active in Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Corliss Street Baptist Church. Burial in Fairview cemetery Winneganee.
Clifton Harold Estes 45, Tire and Paint Division manager at Bath Sears Roebuck, died suddenly Monday after being admitted to Bath Memorial Hospital. He lived in Bath, formerly Woodward's Point Brunswick, born Lancaster New Hampshire 1911, Navy veteran, Elks member, survived by mother Gertrude Wells Estes and siblings.
Florence Gray Mason 81 died Thursday at Glen Head Long Island NY. widow of Julian S Mason a renowned journalist and editor. lifelong Summer resident at Small Point from childhood, born in Chicago.
She lived for many years in the city and married Mr. Mason. The couple later moved to New York City where Mason worked with several well known newspapers. Surviving are Gray Mason of Oyster Bay New York, Mrs. H. P. Baldwin Perry of Syosset New York, and three grandchildren. Funeral was Monday from Grace Land Cemetery Chapel in Chicago.
Mrs Madge B Trask 60 wife of George Trask of Drayton Road died Wednesday morning at St Andrews hospital Boothbay Harbor after a brief illness Born Westport Island September 8 1896 she lived most of her life in Bath Survived by husband and large family including seven sons and seven daughters plus two sisters and many grandchildren Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Leslie C Shumway funeral home with visitation from Thursday evening.
Catherine G Dougherty 80 widow of Daniel T Dougherty died Tuesday at Bath Memorial Hospital after a brief illness Born Hampden December 10 1875 daughter of John and Mary Prout She was a member of St Marys church Cosmopolitan club and Inner Wheel Survived by son Dr John F Dougherty Funeral Friday at St Marys church viewing hours at 42 Summer Street burial Oak Grove family lot
Funeral services for Merwin A Delano were conducted at the Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral residence with Capt Jessie Jones Salvation Army officiating. Bearers included Ardenne Pinkham Buddy Pinkham Arnold Pinkham Shirley Cunningham Foster Hilton and Scott Cressey. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery Georgetown.
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