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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
2
The news of President Eisenhower illness casts a sobering cloud over the nation and world. Americans and friends abroad pray for recovery while considering drastic action possibly ending his presidency and foregoing a second term.
An editorial condemns Iran for Baha i persecution including temple desecration and house looting. It notes over 600 centers controlled by the government, officials pressuring Baha i workers, and appeals to the United Nations urging freedom of worship and equal rights.
The Dominican Republic marks a quarter century of what supporters call the Era of Trujillo. A festival runs all year with an International Fair for Peace and Progress planned in Cuidad Trujillo, aiming to attract thousands, including visitors from the United States.
President Ramon Magsaysay orders drastic cuts in dollar allocations for importers and tourists to stem the drain on foreign exchange reserves. The move signals tighter restrictions as the Philippines seeks to bolster forex coverage.
Reserve dropped 18 million dollars since last May. Rookie pitcher Bob Thorpe of the Cubs is the first player to jump directly to the Cubs from a Class C league. He won 28 games for Stockton in the California league.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over a congested docket as defendants faced speeding and intoxication charges. Pleas included guilty verdicts with fines ranging from five to ten dollars plus costs, and several cases were continued or not pressed. The sessions involved Bowdoin, Bath, Portland, and other towns with motorists and juveniles appearing before the court.
Farm experts estimate improved pasture can produce about 100 pounds of stock feed at a cost of about 60 cents.
Maj Hubert J Arsenault son of Mr and Mrs Edmund J G Arsenault of 48 Chestnut Street has been reassigned to the Military Advisory Group in Saigon Indo China. He will leave Fort Sam Houston Texas on leave for a 30 day French refresher at the Presidio of Monterey California after a WWII service with the 78th Infantry Division earning Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart and more. He later served as diplomatic courier in Berlin and Moscow trips before joining the G 3 section at Fourth Army in 1954.
The Bath Junior High P T A announced its standing committees for the new year at a large Fall meeting. Eighty three members attended the supper meeting hosted by Mrs. Daniel Perry. Committees include membership led by Lawrence Wright and Mrs John Wakefield, publicity by Paul Hart and Mrs. David Vachon, historian by Mrs Russell Kenney, hospitality chaired by Charles T Small with assistants, program led by Alfred Oxton, Gladys De Weaver, Leonard Smith and Mr. Flint.
The executive board of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at St Marys parish met Thursday evening in the rectory led by Rev Francis J Morrissey. Officers attending included George Nugent president David Desmond vice president Mrs Harold W McElman secretary Edward Footer treasurer and several chairmen led by Margaret Mulligan and others. The next meeting is set for October 20 at President Nugent's home 695 High street.
John F. Leonard heads the fair balloons with help from Mrs. Melvin Henderson while Carl R. Dearborn Jr assists in collecting items for the children's booth. A fair committee meeting is scheduled September 28 at the North Street home of the Hendersons.
Marriage intentions were filed at the City Clerk office by James J. Rockefeller and Miss Phyllis A. Tardiff of North Bath. Also listed are Harold J. Anderson of 36 Commercial Street and Elsie F. Woods of 8 Willow Street.
A school nurse sent a note home to a parent alleging the child was vaccinated twice and asking for the vaccination locations. The piece notes doctors marking vaccinations in invisible places, aligning with a modern trend and creating a problem for school records.
William E. Milliken of the Maine State champions Legion Cadets reports a Friday canvass netted 450.03 dollars toward a 500 dollar goal for the Cadets to travel to Miami for next month’s American Legion Convention events and competitions. Additional pledges have arrived from numerous individuals and businesses.
Grover Lodge 168 of the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Helpers says the AFL will keep its Bath office at 72 Front Street and resume regular lodge meetings from December 15 in City Hall. Alonzo F. Young said the office will stay open at least until January 1956 and that headquarters approved the arrangement.
Archibald M. Dodge of Portland warned the Southern Maine chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants that New England lies in the normal hurricane area for several years, forecasting rising insurance premiums. He noted windstorm costs in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut exceed fire insurance on many risks and Maine may follow.
The Nequasset ladies auxiliary led by President Mrs Ethel Blake heard a report on the recent food and fancy work sale. Mrs Ruby Dodge presented a silk quilt top for the year’s projects and Mrs Vivian Champion won the mystery prize. Attendees included Mrs Hazel Presley and others. Mrs Presley to host next meeting on Oct 6.
J W Elders filled his fish cooler and tackle box after catching a six pound ten ounce black bass in Rogers. The fish jaw carried nine plugs of assorted sizes, three flies and sixteen minnow hooks.
A Purdue University study reports that pests destroy about three million dollars worth of stored grain annually in Indiana. The finding highlights ongoing pest damage to agricultural storage facilities and the economic impact on farmers and grain marketers.
Rally Day was observed at Wesley Methodist Church with a morning service at 9 a.m. directed by Carlyle Taber. Mrs. Marc N. King led enrollment of new pupils and Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell dedicated teachers and baptized children, listing numerous Sunday school staff across all departments.
Hanne Wrede Nielsen to marry Arthur Foster Williams Jr. Arthur Williams, son of the late John Williams of Baltimore and Kaiulani Sewall of Bath, is a Bowdoin graduate with WWII service in the French Army and a faculty member at Rye Country Day School. Nielsen family resides in Klampenborg Denmark and New Canaan Connecticut.
Two Sagadahoc County men, Walter H. Kennett of Topsham and Scott Morse of Bath, were among 48 graduates of Maine CD agency’s first staff college held at the University of Maine. The program included a two hour Public Relations course by C. Bruce Wright of Bath. State CD Director Harry A. Mapes announced another staff college will be held next January.
Mrs G Thomas Murphy entertained Inner Wheel members at her Sebasco Summer home Thursday afternoon. Final plans were made for the annual tea to benefit Memorial hospital scheduled for Sept 29 from 2 30 to 5 30 at Mrs Donald Emeros 624 High Street. Dessert and coffee were served to 25 attendees by hostesses Mrs Earl Farnham Mrs Dwight Pierce Mrs Erland O Barsness and Mrs John Hayes.
Beacon Lights held its first Fall meeting at Beacon Street Methodist Church to review projects for the 1955-56 season. President James Steen led a business session in which a $15 donation was approved for the church banquet table fund. Attendees included Mrs. Steen and Mrs. Daniel Lord Jr along with several other members.
The Christian Workers school held its first session Thursday evening at Pleasant Street Methodist Church in Brunswick with 96 in attendance. Rev. Lawrence D. Porter Portland District of the Methodist Conference was principal speaker. Participating churches included Beacon Street and Wesley Methodist.
Miss Mara Evans, missionary from Assam, will be principal speaker at the Baptist Women’s Fall meeting on September 29 at the United Site in Bowdoinham. The program includes worship, a welcome, business sessions, talks on church leadership, and a panel discussion on qualifications of a church leader. Attendees bring their own lunches. beverages provided by the host church.
The Suburb Civic Club held an open house at the Winneganee Community clubhouse on Thursday with 10 guests. Cards were played and refreshments served by several members. A brief business session finalized plans for the annual lobster supper on October 8. Committees for the next meeting on October 6 included Refreshments and Entertainment with named members.
Mrs Granville M Colby showed color slides at the Cosmo Players Friday meeting at the Cosmopolitan Club. The program displayed local weddings and parties and places Mrs Cosby visited. Refreshments were served by Mrs Joseph I Smith and Mrs Alfred E McCabe. Next meeting set for Oct 12 under Mrs Bernard S Knight and Mrs Richard Sherwood.
The Mizpah Class of the First Baptist Church met to discuss a Harvest supper and sale. Grace was elected president with plans for future meetings at the Pony and a 40day hour. Members present included Ruth MacKenzie, Buratta Graves, Eleanor Wright, Miriam House, Leora Yohe, Roselyn Carey, Dorothyer, Grace Mitchell, Gertrude Buffam, Nancy Roy.
Cynthia Atkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Atkinson 95 Court Street was guest of honor at a circus themed party at her home Thursday afternoon honoring her fifth birthday Prizes were awarded to Mary Buckley Jay Lemont Marjorie Swain and Linda Fitzgerald Other guests included Claire Anna Benjamin and Albert Smith Cynthia and Darlene Fitzgerald Sally Wright Sandra Condon Melissa Jerry and Stephen Atkinson Balloons lollypops and paper hats were given to attendees
A group of legionnaires held their annual Fall housecleaning at the Smith Tobey Post home Thursday night. The main hall and dugout received thorough cleaning with Abraham Greenblatt leading the project and assisted by Roland Farnham Ernest Hopkins Cedric French Scott Kittredge Francis Mc Laughlin Nelson Foss Russell Turcotte E Tabbutt Donald Gurney Frank Techiera and Thomas Back.
Sagadahoc County weekly health bulletin from Maine reports Bath records one tuberculosis case for the week ending September 17. The state health department releases the update detailing communicable diseases by town.
A homey note suggests spreading buttered toast with soft cheddar and browning under the broiler. The combination is described as delicious with cream of tomato or other creamed vegetable soups.
A compact set of crossword style clues with numbered hints across and down. Includes terms for far measure gambling and Norse healing goddess and location of Vesuvius.
A scrambled cryptoquote and scattered crossword-like clues appear from King Features Syndicate, noting phrases such as HE THAT MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT. The fragmentary item hints at a word puzzle or quote collection distributed to newspapers.
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