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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1952
Page
2
Editorial urges prioritizing daily rural road improvements over new highways. Citing 1953 data from the National Safety Council, it argues most fatal crashes occur in rural areas, especially at night, and calls for reflectorized signs, wider roads, gentler curves, resurfacing, and better traffic guidance to reduce hazards cost effectively.
Nixon plans eight midwest stumps and urges Republicans to run scared while praising Maine’s result as good for party orgs. Martin campaigns coast to coast for Case as Stevenson denounces Republican diet as niceness and nastiness. He calls the GOP a brawl and laments smear tactics and sermonettes from the White House.
The piece argues both parties are split without unifying issues and warns that realignment is needed between paternalistic and independent wings. It questions the significance of which party holds a numerical edge in Congress as the 2 party division remains unresolved.
Monday’s Municipal Court session before Judge Gardiner Deering arraigned nine respondents. Five speeding cases, all with State Tr v Bernard Holdsworth as complainant, resulted in fines of 10 dollars and court costs about 7.10. Among others, Porter, Riley, Stranhan, Thibodeau, and Gugliotti faced speeding charges on Route 20 or Route 201 at Topsham. Drost pleaded guilty to a stop sign violation with a suspended sentence. Three intoxication cases ended with guilty pleas, fines, probation, and jail time when applicable. Patrolman Paul Avery testified in the stop-sign case.
Two speeders were arraigned before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Friday's municipal court session. Margaret J. Giberson, 28, of Augusta, pleaded guilty to speeding 70 mph on Route 201 at Topsham and paid a $10 fine. Don R. Johnson, 36, of Lincoln, pleaded nolo contendere to 75 mph on Route 201 at Topsham, was found guilty, and paid $10 plus $97.10 costs. State Trooper Bernard Holdsworth was the complainant in both cases.
BPW members urged to participate actively in Civil Defense and to persuade friends and acquaintances to join. The call emphasizes personal responsibility with the refrain Be prepared your self. your life and mine may depend upon it.
A representative of Good all Tree Experts Co. and Bath City Manager Nathan C. White surveyed trees damaged by recent hurricanes to identify hazards. White will seek bids to remove dangerous trees, repair and save salvageable ones.
Tommie Almond paid 853 dollars for a year of salvage rights at Saginaw city dump. He runs four trucks with a six man crew. He says the best money maker is scrap metal about 12 dollars per ton, old newspapers seven dollars per ton, magazines 50 cents per 100 pounds, and he battles people who think items at the dump are free.
A new chemical is described for market use that is spread with a rake into soil. It reacts to form a compound that aids germination and growth once seeds are planted, potentially enhancing crop yields.
Bath schools reach an all time high with 2038 students. The nine buildings show enrollment distribution across high junior primary and grammar units, including 480 seniors last year and 130 seniors this year with post graduates and ungraded pupils noted.
Mrs. Etta M. Thurlow of Bath will head Sagadahoc county for the Federal Agriculture census to begin around Oct 18, with 12 enumerators. The 1954 census surveys farms, livestock, acreage, harvest, and farm facilities including electricity, water, telephones, TV, milking machines.
Cecil V Rowland Morse High school band director announced Stephens High school band from Rumford plans to perform at the Morse Rumford football game Saturday Oct 9. Reservations for 75 musicians, the full band, include drill acts between halves. The game is expected to attract Bath fans to see Morse on its home field.
Dr Richard B McLanathan is appointed full curator of decorative arts at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. He has a Summer home at Coxs Head Phippsburg and previously served as secretary of the museum and associate curator of decorative arts before his promotion. He joined the staff in 1946 as assistant in paintings. He studied abroad as Prix de Rome recipient in 1948 and returned in 1949.
Roll pastry to 12 inches diameter and fit into a nine inch pie pan. Trim overhang to about half an inch and fold the edge under to flare with the rim.
In Damariscotta Sunday afternoon a four-vehicle crash left Mrs. Clara Hunt 70 and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams 54 injured. Williams and Hunt were taken to Camies Memorial Hospital. Williams’s husband, Daniel Williams, was uninjured. A 1950 Chevrolet involved sustained about 400 dollars in damage. State Trooper Francis J. Woodhead said Carpenter Alan R., 16, of Sprite caused the rear impact while attempting to pass. charges to be filed.
Independent football picks fell to 15 correct of 27 with 12 misses. Rain delay postponed two Maine high school games Deering vs Cheverus and Winslow vs Madison. Notable results include Gardiner 27 over Morse 0 and Trinity 38 over Williams 0 among many others.
The Summertons celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary after a Bath marriage on Sept 21 1904 in Bath. Henrietta Stanton of Boston became Mrs. Summerton before his long career at A D Stetson Co and Maine Central Railroad. They reside at 601 Middle Street Bath with three children Harold Fred and Mrs George Pierce plus three grandchildren.
Clifton reports cutworms work around the clock feeding on newly grown corn. The glossy worm causes night damage while the daytime period is dominated by the black cutworm.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization examines soy beans peanuts and fish as alternative milk sources for child nutrition.
Joint committee from Beacon Street and Wesley Church sets Sunday service times for the coming season. Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell chairs the meeting serving as interim pastor. Beacon Street plans 10 am Sunday school and 11 15 am worship with 6 pm youth fellowship. Wesley church holds 9 am Sunday school 10 am worship and 6 pm youth fellowship. A steering group from both churches to assist the pastor was named. A special Beacon Street board meeting follows the morning service. Dr Bell will preach at West Bath Methodist Church for the next two Sundays concluding the Summer program with World Ice Communion Sunday Oct.
Two driving violations were heard in Municipal Court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Carroll H. Keene of Chatham pleaded guilty to passing a stopped school bus discharging passengers and paid 10 dollars plus 5.70 in costs. Armin G. Hauck of Waldoboro was found guilty after trial for the same offense and fined 10 dollars plus 8.70 in costs. State Trooper Philip Hodgkins was the complainant.
Dr and Mrs Jesse Levin hosted a party at 3 Dike Road honoring Sam and Mrs Levin on their 40th wedding anniversary from September 10 1914 Old Orchard Beach. Attendees included multiple doctors and local residents while the Levin family includes three sons Dr William Levin Dr Jesse Levin and Dr Robert Levin and four grandchildren Howard Melissa Mark and Jonathan.
Bath police reported a Woolwich man’s 1952 Chevrolet coach was stolen Thursday while he worked at Bath Iron Works. The car, left unlocked with keys, was taken between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and had not been recovered. State police and the sheriff’s department issued a statewide bulletin.
Sardines account for about 60 percent of the annual catch in the state, while crabs and other species combine for roughly five percent of the catch but about 40 percent of the total value. The text notes lobsters as the most valuable but less abundant fish in the state.
The assembly featured Student Council officers led by President Owen and Julie Cummings in charge of assemblies. Girls Leader Corps elected officers Patty Carver and Judy Watts, with many members listed. Cheerleaders plan new uniforms and basketball gear as Junior Speaking Contest advances to semi finals and finals in October.
The Latin club elected Mrs Young as advisor at school after Mrs Harmon left for the new junior high. They plan to invite Brunswick High’s Latin club to a meeting. Mr Miller directs the show with Mrs Mayo assisting. Auditions are underway and rehearsals may start next week. The senior class, meeting Tuesday, plans money making projects. Baked beans supper is Oct 8 at Central church parish house and Patch Hop is Oct 30 at the Community Center due to the gym floor condition. The class earned over 25 dollars from last week’s sale at Rogers Hardware Store.
Maine Tweieerend Gomme executive director noted a surge of visitors to the state house with many travelers from New York 950 massachusetts 567 pennsylvania 490 connecticut 462 illinois 210 ohio 200 california 108 and others. registered count far exceeded last year though some visitors did not sign the guest book.
Officers plan a school grounds canvas to curb dog problems after bites on campus. Dog Constable Arthur Rideout will inspect grounds starting Tuesday. Unlicensed dogs will be disposed of. licensed dogs causing nuisance may be destroyed if needed, and owners are urged to keep pets at home.
The first recorded Maine shoe factory began operating at West Auburn in 1835. Footwear production now ranks fourth in the state’s manufacturing, with a 1953 product value of 1,371 million dollars.
Twenty seven Connecticut firms maintain plants in foreign countries, according to the report. The data highlights corporate reach abroad and the global footprint of Connecticut industry.
The Morse High School gymnasium floor suffered severe damage from the September 11 hurricane rains. The top layer was removed and declared a total loss. Examination of floors and stringers is underway to see if they can be dried or must be replaced. Officials hope to have usable court ready for the basketball season early.
A flaky pie shell holds creamed chicken and festive cutouts baked beforehand. Any cookie cutter shape adds a decorative, tasty touch to serve.
Bakery products led Maine food processing in 1953 with nearly 28 million dollars in product value. About 9,000 people were employed in the industry that year.
Mrs Mildred Webster former national president of the American Legion led a reception for Smith Tobey Post with Department Commander Robert Wagner and Mrs Rump from Maine auxiliary in Augusta. Norman Fossett of Augusta pledged full support from the Sons of Union Veterans. Guests included many department and national officers, with Maurice J Warner hosting. Refreshments and dancing followed.
Dick Wilkins joined the New York Giants as the new offensive end and is noted for owning a lumber company in his hometown of Eugene Oregon.
A cryptogram puzzle prompt explains mapping letters to form words and cross clues. It notes one line shows LONGFELLOW as a sample and describes day to day letter substitutions and hints for decoding terms like trophies and numbers.
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