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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1954

Page

1

Grand Exalted Ruler Jernick Tours New England Elks

Grand Exalted Ruler William J. Jernick of Nutley New Jersey led an official Elks tour through northern New England visiting Vermont and New Hampshire. The party met with Maine Elks officials in Portsmouth and attended dedications, luncheons, and dinners from Dover to Millinocket.

William J. Jernick Nutley N. J Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Jernick New England Sinery Vermont New Hamponnate Grand Lodge Brian M. Jewett Woolwich Pgele Co Dwight Stevens Pddger Henry J. Parent Rumford Offici Maine Lewiston Lodge Poland Spring John. Galvin Harry Baulch Houston Galvin Maire Elks Association Jerrick Elks Millinocket Bangor Associated Press Bangor Lodge Waterville Edmund S. Muskie Richard Dubord Rumford Lodge Rumford Elks and Theires Renee Ee Fie Ipshire Tion Mee Berle N. H Towers, Inn Hugh Gre Center Lake Winnipesaukee Lakeport Laconis W. H. Lodge Joseph Collette R Jernick Nia Emblem Club I Nick Franklin Tee Concord Jorge Whe New Hampenrie Gowre Hugh Gress Ai Ountael

Antique Exhibits and Flower Show by Garden Club

The Garden Club hosted an Antique Exhibits and Flower Show in their main living room turned gallery. Collectors displayed items from East Brunswick and the Far East including a temple gong, Tibetan priest’s relic, vintage gowns, Parian figurines, driftwood seashore art, and 1812 era textiles. Members showcased quilts, silver, china, linens, and rare cookware while florals featured gladioli marigolds zinnias and morning glories.

Cop Star Memorial Highway Harding East Brunswick Far East Bath City George Washington William Posomarson Daniel Matter Hartsgrove Young Leroy Lord John Gillespie Loring Small Albert Kney Berenice Colby Irene Douglas Alice Ramsay Frank Reinoehel Ralph White James Knight Merle Niles Roscoe McFadden Alice Johnson Eleanor Matter Amy Kimball Phyllis Nellie Goodrich Albert Whitney G. Thomas Murphy Carrie Smith John Mitchell Mabel Harris Carville Douglas Betsy Douglas Armand Cormier Sandra Thurston Alice Nowell Harry Young Eunice Ledyard Charles Small Walter Thurston Ralph White, Jr Leland Mitchell Margaret Foote Guy Crosby Herbert Harris Emerton Gross Ruth Priscilla

Red Fruita post office may be only fire-engine red

In Red Fruita Colorado locals say the post office is the only fire engine red building in the United States. Postmaster John Weaver quips that once the office begins profitable work it will be painted black. The remark hints at resistance to change.

Red Fruita Colo Frusta United States John Weaver

Bath to Seek Federal Disaster Aid for Repairs and Relief

City Manager Nathan C. White announced Bath will apply for Federal disaster assistance. The plan outlines eligible emergency work, temporary housing, debris removal, and repairs to essential public facilities under Public Law 875. The aim is to supplement state and local efforts without replacing them, with funds for protective work and health measures as needed.

Nathan C. White Bath A. Mapes Civil and Public Safety Maine Esteeres

Rehabilitation priorities voiced at Hyde Home issues

Augusta reports 141 patients admitted to Bath hospital in the year ending August with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy as the largest groups. Mrs. William H. Dalton reelected president outlines need for rehabilitation facilities in Maine at Hyde Bearberg Rehabilitation hospital in Bath. Spring Easter Seal sale nets $78,000.

Augusta Pine Tree Society For Bath Hospital William H. Dalton Edward G. Asherman Bath Hyde Bearberg Hyde Memorial Home Maine

Not So Perfect Shot at Hobart Tournament Scares Player

A golfer at the Charleston 8 C Hobart event pulled a drive into the trees and found a new golf ball buried in the divot he unearthed. The surprising discovery occurred as the ball appeared to be lost ground under soft earth.

Charleston 8. C Hobart

About per cent of U. S. births

Unsure OCR fragment notes a topic on United States birth percentages with scattered names and numbers, suggesting a statistical or demographic brief. No clear individuals, organizations, or dates are readable to anchor a full summary.

U. S

Bath seeks disaster relief funds for hurricane repairs

Bath city officials led by City Manager Nathan C. White and Councilman Donald Perry discussed applying to the federal Disaster Relief Fund for temporary and emergency hurricane repair aid. They outlined scrutinizing highway and bridge damage, debris removal, and hazardous structures, with filings required in each instance. Applications will go to Harry Mapes, state coordinator, after appointment of a local applicant.

Nathan C. White Donald Perry Portland Tulso Federal Disaster Relief Fund White Bath Pie Ariva Harry Mapes

Coon Hound Field Trial Set for Sunday at West Bath

The final coon hound field trial of the season is planned for Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Austin farm on Berry's Mill Road in West Bath. The West Bath fire department announced the event to provide keen competition with a sizeable field. a $2 entry fee applies for competing dogs. Refreshments will be available.

Austin Berry's Mill Road West Bath Exra New Enher EE Cherian Chatr Chaan

First Steps Toward Bath Civil Defense Initiative

Bath city moves to reactivate Civil Defense with Nathan C White named local director. He seeks a seven member Advisory Council of active citizens to advise and coordinate efforts, drawing volunteers and suggestions at Friday meetings.

Bath Nathan C. White White Walter Kennett Maine Office of Civil Defense Publc Safety Civil Defense Iscil

Maine DAR gathering at Marshall House in York

The Maine chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met September 18 at the Marshall House with 128 members including Regent Mrs Frederick aageett and Mrs Lena Ring. State Regent Miss Alice Rogers Parsons presided as Miss Parsons hosted Old York Chapter.

Gertrude S. Carraway North Carolina The National? . A. R York Maine Col. Dummer Sewall Merle Niles Carl Albee American Music Miss Parsons

Senator Walker Opens Tennis Court to Local Youths

State Senator John Walker funds a tennis court at Honest Policy, invites neighborhood teens to use it. A large cooler boosts soft drink sales at five cents a bottle, with profits donated to the project while Walker jokes he breaks even.

Pittsburgh John Walker Alker Walker

Teens Tour Two Industries With Bath 4-H Club

The Bath 4-H teen club and Shamrocks of West Bath toured Congress Sportswear Co and Olympia Bakery on Center Street as part of yearly requirements. Guides explained production, baking, and frosting, with demonstrations and tastings. An exhibition Saturday at City Hall with Harvesters of West Bath features club work, demonstrations, and prize inspections by Twin County Agent Paul Dowe.

Bath Shamrocks of West Bath Granville Colby Congress Sportswear Co Ronald Buffam Grace Waterman Olympia Bakery Center Street John Arkaledis Mr. Arkaledis Bernice Perkins Beverly Pecci Judy Ashe Judie Commeau Ellen Low Betsy Bertrand Joan Robinson Toinette Lakin Fraces Butcher City Hall Harvesters of Paul Dowe Twin County Orono

Hindi Teletype Circuit Opens Between New Delhi and Patna

Hindusthan Samachar Ltd opens India's first Hindi teletype circuit linking New Delhi and Patna. News distribution begins in English with Hindi papers required to translate dispatches for local readers.

New Delhi India Patna Hindusthan Samachar, Ltd

Counties urged to unite for Route 1 rebuild along Maine coast

Rockland real estate man Freeman S. Young calls Saga dahoc Knox Lincoln and Waldo counties to unite and pressure Representatives to push rebuilding Route 1 as a coastal highway vital to industry and recreation. He argues Route 1 is unmatched and should be upgraded beyond existing military highway status.

Rockland Sagadahoc Knox Lincoln Waldo Maine Freeman S. Young The Times Young Portland Augusta Bangor

National Easter Seal head visits Hyde Memorial Hospital

Arthur K. Flanagan of Chicago explains Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital is among the nation’s finest and stresses the need for adult rehabilitation in Maine. He notes 50 children can be cared for, with adults entering only during polio emergencies, and cites 23 to 26 million disabled Americans nationwide and 5 million needing immediate rehab.

Arthur K. Flanagan Chicago Ill National Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults Augusta House Augusta Flanagan The Times Hyde Hospital Edward G. Asherman Portland Marie Preston Pine Tree Society For Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Maine

Rodney Brooke Addresses Rotary Luncheon On Competition Standards

H Rodney Brooke, chairman of the Competitor Relations section of Bath Rotary’s Vocational Service Committee, spoke at Tuesday’s meeting about the Four Way Test and the role of competition in the American economy. He noted monopolistic sectors, OA and OP A influences, and issues with package selling and discount houses, signaling ongoing debates on fair practices and consumer costs as the talk continued on page eight.

H. Rodney Brooke Vocational Service Committee Bath Rotary International Rotary Staal Seeagents Eerie En Predis

Also Mentioned on This Page

William J. Jerrick the Benevolent and Pro- Order of Elke, Lo Garden Club HYDE Pine Tree Society Dalton George L. Pew Rodney E. Ross, Jr Bath and Secretery Harold H. Meyer Port William P. Wiles Authe Ntonal Society For Crp Cripp West Bath Fire Department Advisory Council Marshall House Wilcox House America MORSE Albertson Motors, Inc Wyatt Albertson Ford Company Loring R. Addison Raymond Farnham Paul Scanlin Dike School Albertson Motors Ford Motor Company Congress Sportswear Company Rockland Man Hyde Home Rotary Club
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