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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
2
Bath Maine newspaper notice lists The Times Company address 83 Front Street and officers B Nichols president treasurer Harry C Webber editor. Subscriptions priced two dollars yearly and one dollar for six months. Entered at Bath post office for second class circulation.
Supporters of the American Free Enterprise system warn that mass hysteria among housewives sparked a scare buying spree could pave the way for tighter controls. Senators report letters urging price holds, while experts note temporary shortages from hoarding but ample overall sugar supply.
A government bureau compares costs in the Soviet Union and United States by time needed to earn money for common goods. Bread and soap take far longer for Russians, while Americans enjoy abundant retail markets and heavy competition. The piece highlights the stark difference between planned and free economies.
A wit notes taxes, like death and the New Deal, persist. As of October 1, income taxes are set to increase, signaling greater fiscal pressure for taxpayers nationwide. The line hints at broader policy shifts and the ongoing presence of tax burdens in daily life.
Washington clarifies that the withholding tax rate increases apply to one fourth of annual earnings even if the income was earned before October 1. A taxpayer earning 4000 in the first nine months and 1000 in the last quarter would face lower tax on 3750 and the new rate on 1250 in the final return.
Painters completed three weeks of work at the Patten Free Library, re painting interior and exterior surfaces. Louis Miller and William Rader refurbished the main oak door, lightened the entrance, refreshed walls to cream and off white, and bronzed radiators, making the library one of Bath’s most attractive buildings.
A bull moose wandered through Bath's North End and central district Monday noon. It tangled towels on Bailey Street, knocked a clothesline, then moved through Mechanic and North streets, crossing Washington and Center streets before vanishing near the Huse Memorial School woods.
Mrs Pauline M Staples and Forest H Staples were married Saturday at the Winter Street Congregational church with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating. Attendants were Mrs Hilda Pratt and Bernard Pratt Jr. The bride is daughter of the late John Roderick of Bath and the groom son of Mrs Vina Staples. He works at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Bath. Reception followed at the bride's home.
Craft's Battery Service on Center street unveils two new 1950 Mobil gas pumps along with updated gas signs and flood lights. William J. Craft, owner of Craft's Battery Service at 101 Center street, has operated at the same location for 26 years.
Herman Freeman of Bath Maine fights to a draw with Bobby Polowitzer of Hartford Conn at a Portland Maine venue. Freeman shows improvement after a summer layoff and fans react to an unpopular decision.
Meadowbrook residents report weekend visits with families from Bath Wynburg and Portsmouth. Bobcat encounters greet guests near the Bowker farm as Pneumonia confines Mrs. Horace Holton at Bath Memorial Hospital. Travel plans unfold for Oltons and Drake family members.
The Postal Transportation Service will not restore the Bath station letter box. A district supervisor cites depot box rules, low public use, and limited train time for collection. A letter to local officials notes the post office is nearby and suggests the matter may still be open upon further distance inquiries.
The body of 47 year old Frank L. Plummer a Bathman drowned in the Kennebec River on Sept 13 was recovered near Morse's Mill in Winnegance about 4 30 last Wednesday by Richard C Morse. The death was listed as accidental drowning by Bath Medical Examiner Joseph I Smith after initial swift-water search and river below Carlton Bridge to the Narrows.
Mrs. John J. Marks Jr of High Street, wife of a Bath police officer, is under observation at Memorial Hospital for possible knee injuries after a two car crash Sunday night. Her sedan collided with a car driven by Vernal V. Chase of Robinson Street at Middle and Robinson Streets. Chase’s car overturned. Damage was estimated at $200 or more to each vehicle. Neither Marks nor Chase was injured.
Miss Christine Curtis of Bath and her sister Mrs Mildred C Albee of Harpswell have offered land for a consolidated school serving Orrs Bailey and Great Islands in memory of their grandfather Charles E Trufant. The donation was announced at a Harpswell school committee meeting on Sebascodegan Island at the home of committee member Mrs John Ware.
The Carlton bridge has a tar and gravel coating applied and work on the approach to the new Arrowsic bridge beyond the Carlton bridge is progressing with a MacGee surface laid for a distance.
Mr and Mrs Harold Husbands of Chadds Ford Pennsylvania return home after a week visiting Mrs Husbands parents Mr and Mrs Carl Swan ton of Front Street.
The community center enters its busiest period since reopening with 175 children lunching on school days and another 75 before noon. Evening sessions range 100 to 250 with a fifth ping pong table added. Clubs include Girls' Knitting and Phi Kappa Delta sorority meetings.
A farewell party was held Wednesday last week at the Kings home in Bath in honor of Carroll Rumery who is leaving soon as a PFC in the U S Army at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallace West Point Mr and Mrs Louis Stone Mr and Mrs Thomas Wright Mr and Mrs Everett King Mr and Mrs Jean Belanger Charles Murray Jr Daniel Belanger and several Stone and King family members.
School officials attended a teacher convention where Miss M. Lucille Nason represented the Four-County Tuberculosis Association to discuss control literature. Officers for the 1949-50 season were Stanwood C. Gilman president, Keith Crockett vice president and secretary-treasurer, with an executive committee including Harry Hildebrandt and others, plus a nominating committee and registrar.
During Sunday heats Fred Harrigan of New Hampshire suffered a powder burn to his left index finger when firing a blank .22 pistol as his dog stood on point.
Albert Otto spoke at a high school assembly about the Oglethorpe University crypt of civilization in Georgia. He described a 20 by 10 by 10 foot cave started in 1936 by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs and completed in 1940 to be opened in 6000 years, containing microfilmed books and man made samples, all recorded in English with items from chewing gum to medical arts.
J Hartley Fowler regional field secretary for the Y M C A International committee on Foreign Work met Bath members Archibald M Main William C Perkins and Daniel E Williams at Sedgwick. They discussed progress on national and Maine programs and set the statewide meeting for November 5 at the Augusta House at 2 30 PM to finalize plans.
Attendance at Corliss Street Church school reached a new high of 140 on opening Sunday. Superintendent Silas Plant said facilities will be taxed to meet anticipated record enrollment as the senior choir debuted under Francis McPher son. Junior choir rehearsals begin Wednesday at 6 pm with a first Fall appearance set for October 15.
Roger A. Wixon, 49, of Charlestown, Mass., pleaded guilty to driving under the influence at municipal court. He was fined $100 and court costs of $4.70. State Trooper Ray Orcutt was the complainant. Two Bath men were found guilty of intoxication, each fined $5 and court costs of $4.70 and $6.50, with arresting officers Trooper Orcutt and Officer Bertram Leask.
The physical requirements for Army and Air Force enlistment have been lowered and those rejected in the past year may report to the Bath recounting station for another physical. SFC Kenneth R. Judkins announced changes including reduced minimums and re-testing for applicants who failed the mental test.
Mr and Mrs Sam Johnson of Thomaston Connecticut depart for there Monday after a vacation at their Meadowbrook cottage with a brief local notice mention of their trip.
Rumors swirl that State Trooper Frank W. Powers may be moved back to the Bath district but no official confirmation has arrived. Powers, now in Augusta, has been driving the Governor’s car. Letters to Governor Payne urged his return, while Sgt. Roger Whittemore replaces retired Sgt. Crosby. Troop assignments from Woolwich include Ray Orcutt James Milligan George Buzzell and Mortimer O Connell.
Miss Gloria Louise Christian, soon to wed Robert F. Barnes of Wiscasset on September 29, was honored at a household shower Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. Virginia Thayer at the Christiansons home, 32 Drayton. Invited guests include Mrs. Dorothy Kenney, Mrs. Gladys Gowell, Mrs. Hazel Myrick, and others.
Mrs George Sarkis of 420 Center Street was honored at a baby shower hosted by Mrs John Hardyk on High Street. Pink and white streamers decorated the table with a buffet supper and cakes shaped as a baby bootee and frosted pink and blue. Guests included Bath residents Mrs Waldo West Jr Mrs Warren F McNeill Mrs Al Vose Mrs Read Perkins Mrs Irvine Mank Mrs Albert Wright Mrs Byron Clark Mrs John Cummings Mrs John Gilmore and Wisccasset guests Mrs Walter Sherman and Mrs Turner Gregoire.
A Friday evening plan at the Community Center shifted from a short concert to a three hour talent show and football rally. About 300 youths attended as the Clamflat Five performed Dixieland pieces led by Henry Powers, with Danny Largay’s tap act and numerous acts by local talents including Janet Sharkey and Mel Tukey. Dancing continued until 10 with music by the band and a juke box.
Pfc. Philip Mailly 19, U S Marine Corps, wounded Sept. 18 in Korea during a scouting mission. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Mailly of 81 Beacon Street were notified by telegram from General Cates, Commandant of the Marine Corps. Mailly served two years, was stationed at Quonset Point before deployment. he attended Morse High School and worked in Bath prior to joining the Marines.
Dr. P. L. B. Ebbett president of the Maine Elks Association announced Bath men named to state committee posts. Harold V. Fielding joins the Veterans' Service committee, John P. Carey to laws, Edward J. McMann to the Ellis National Foundation, Brian M. Jewett to credentials, Joseph W. Larrabee as audits chair, with McMann also linked to Crippled Children Rehabilitation.
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