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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1960

Page

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Primaries Set Contests for Sagadahoc County Posts

Sagadahoc voters will see GOP contests for three posts and Democratic battles for two in the June primaries. By filing deadline 26 candidates entered the race, with 16 Republicans and 19 Democrats. Key GOP races include a three way Bath seats contest among J Horace McCruce Ralph Brewer and Frederick Drake Jr. Democrats run State Rep Edwin H Pert against Edward J Murphy for state Senate, winner facing Howard Mayo. Republican nominee Mayo unopposed for June. Other GOP races include County Atty Dolloff versus Donald Spear. six Republicans seek to face Democratic candidate Harry Larrabee for county commissioner. Democratic sheriff race pits Arthur E Tainter against Truman Woellacer Jr. Loring Small awaits. (Continued on Page Five)

Bath Sagadahoc Secretary of State Augusta J. Horace McCruce Ralph Brewer Frederick E. Drake, Jr Edwin H. Pert Senate Edward J. Murphy Woolwich Howard W. Mayo Mayo Joseph P. Nolan William J. Donnell Arthur D. Dolloff Topsham Donald A. Spear Jane Harry S. Larrabee E. Mason Wright Robert E. Rice Fred D. Dwyer Joseph A. Robinson Clyde Bailey John Jack Arthur E. Tainter Truman Woellacer Jr Sagadahoeg County Loring D. Small

Election to Break Tie for Bath Council Seat Next Saturday

Voters will return to the polls next Saturday to decide a councilor-at-large race in Bath. With 2,750 voting so far about 55 percent of 5,900 registered, turnout is expected to range 800 to 1,500 more depending on weather and next week’s activity. Absentee ballots total 49 as campaigning shifts into full gear. Mitchell and Sides, longtime municipal figures, clash with predictions split by turnout and the Urban Renewal Authority referendum drawing strong interest.

William Blair Grace Blair Harry Ring Mitchell Bath Sides-Mitchell

German Navy Official Visits Bath Iron Works

Vice Admiral Fredrich Ruge of the Federal German Navy toured Bath Iron Works ships including the USS Preble and USS Charles F. Adams as part of an orientation tour. Admiral Ruge will attend the transfer of USS Charles Ausburn to Germany and has ties to U S naval history research and defense. Charles F Adams of Raytheon accompanied the tour as a board member.

Bath Iron Works Fredrich Ruge Uss Problem Charles F. Adams Admiral Ruge Arleigh Burke Naval Operations BSW John R. Newill Stanley M Alexander Shipbuilding Bath Edward G. Fitzpatrick Quonset Naval Air Station Edward Wegener Washington LeRoy T. Taylor USN Naval Air Station Brunswick Naval Academy Annapolis Charles Ausburn United States Ruge Raytheon Company Waltham, Mass The Iron Works Adams

Reed seeks reelection to Maine House from Sagadahoc towns

Carlton Day Reed Jr a Woolwich native and incumbent Maine House representative from Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich declares his candidacy for re election. He notes state problems are many and promises service to his towns Sagadahoc county and the state.

Carlton Day Reed, Jr Woolwich Maine Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath Reed House of Representatives

Sheriff Candidate Tainter to Run in Sagadahoc Primary

Bath police officer Patrolman Arthur E. Tainter, 34, filed papers in August to seek the Sagadahoc county sheriff nomination as a Democrat. City Solicitor Harold J. Rubin ruled he may run but cannot actively campaign, citing 1951 police rules. He will face Truman Wallace Jr. in the party primary.

Arthur E. Tainter Sagadahoe County Harold J. Rubin Secretary of State Augusta Bath Tainter Truman Wallace, Jr Rubin

Seniors from Morse High vie for Miss Bath crown

Contestants for Miss Bath crown are Morse High seniors. Barter, Bean, Fuller, Larrabee, Marsh, Taber and Turner each plan college study, with talents ranging from humorous readings to singing and dancing.

Bath Bath Area Morse High School Cosmopolitan Club Barbara Larrabee Sandra Taber Barbara Fuller Judy Marsh Lorraine Turner Diana Barter Diane Bean Morse High

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Reelects Mrs Henderson President

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary reelects Mrs Henderson as president with two year directors including Mrs Wyatt Albertson Mrs Stanley Aitken Mrs Edgar Mc Curdy and Mrs Russell Hitchock. One year directors named and outlying town representatives listed. Donald King elected auditor. Checks totaling 1450 supported year funds and plans discussed for a Follies Revue October 28 29 and July Open House plus Summer Art Show.

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Henderson Wyatt Albertson Stanley Aitken Edgar McCurdy Russell Hitchock Howard Mayo John Thorpe John Leonard Leon Buck Mary Perry Norman Drummond Arrowsic James Oliver Georgetown John Rogers Phippsburg Loring Small West Bath Woolwich Donald King Melvin B. Henderson Edward Sewall, Jr Oscar Marsh Paul Tiemer S. Theordore Berfoeci Dean Shaw Warren F. Hawley, Jr Duncan McInnes Carl R. Dearborn, Jr

United Church Women Of Maine End Session Here

The United Church Women of Maine wrapped two days of meetings with officer elections for 1960 61. Mrs Davin W Hoyt of South Portland was chosen president with a slate including Mrs Robert B E Linques of Falmouth as vice president and Mrs Harold A Hardy as secretary and Mr Irving as treasurer. Approximately 100 church women attended the banquet and lectures at Beacon Street and Central churches.

United Church Women of Maine Winter Street Davin W Hoyt South Portland Robert BE. Linques Falmouth Harold A. Hardy Baretary Irving Bangor Thomas Pedrow Orono Eastern Charles Haynes Rockland Central Leonard Williams Auburn South Western Myron Gunnley Presque Isle Northern Maine Beacon Street Methodist Church Lelie S. Bidwell New York City Oliver W. Bell Miss Ruthor Hee Etson

Nolan Enters Democratic Primary For House Seat

Nolan Joseph P. a 47 year old grocer filed papers for one of two Democratic nominations for the U S House. He is city committee chairman and active in local Democratic circles since running for the legislature two years ago. He will run alongside William R. Donnell who is unopposed for the second Democratic nomination. They contest the seats of Edwin S. Pert and Howard W. Mayo in the June primaries. Nolan owns Nolan's Market in Bath with wife Marguerite Veilleux. The couple has two sons Jerry and Richard. Jerry attends Bentley School of Accounting in Boston. Nolan previously worked 22 years with Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co and served in Europe 1943-45. He is a member of several local organizations including Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Elks Colonial Club Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

House of Representatives Joseph P. Nolan William R. Donnell Nolan Donnell Edwin S. Pert Howard W. Mayo Senate Weeks Street Washington Street Marguerite Veilleux Bath Jerry Richard Bentley School of Accounting Boston Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co U. S. Army Europe Bath Area

Morse High School Coach Gene Hunter Resigns for Portsmouth Post

Morse High School basketball coach and social studies teacher Eugene Gene Hunter resigns at term end to take a coaching teaching position at Portsmouth High School in New Hampshire. Hunter led Morse to Western Maine titles and a State championship, is Colby College and UMaine educated, and cites family and professional growth as reasons. He resides at 25 Park Street with his wife Mary and four children.

Miss Barter Herman Barter Marcia Street James A. Bean West Bath Miss Bean Maine Morse Miss Fuller Ruth Fuller Lannes M. Fuller Farmington State Teachers’ College Morse High School Eugene “Gene” Hunter Hunter Portsmouth High School Portsmouth N. H Loring R. Addison Moree High School Bath Western Maine Thurney Colby College Thunter Wilton Academy Houlton High School Colby University of Maine Presque Isle High School Arrostook State Teachers Colege Raymond W. Farniem Farnham Addison Park Street Mary

Morse Juniors to Attend U of Maine Boys State in June

Seven Morse High juniors, college course students, were named to attend the 1960 Boys State session at the University of Maine Orono in June. Sponsors include Davenport Memorial Fund, Bath Lodge of Elks, Smith Tobey American Legion Post, Lions Club, First Federal Savings and Loan, Bath Rotary, and other local groups. Alternates are Russell Savage and Bruce Zimmerman, both with college coursework and student council roles.

Morse High School Boys State University of Maine Orono State Department American Legion Charles Malcolm Cary George Cary Washington Street Davenport Memorial Fund Cary Richard Eugene Hart Eugene Hart Winter Street Bath Lodge of Elks Oor Warren Kent Higgins Warren Higgins Oak Street Smith-Tobey Post Higgins Roger Alexander Luke Roger—Luke Middle Street John Freeman Preney John Preney Snow Park Lions Club Preney Wayne Charles Shaw Charles Shaw First Federal Savings and Loan Association Shaw Ralph Samuel York Ralph York Ridge Road North Bath Bath Rotary Club York Highway Safety Council Russell Y. Savage Thomas Savage Georgetown Bruce Allan Zimmerman Mack Zimmerman 22 Valley Road Savage Zimmerman

Education Problems Discussed At Bath Research Meeting

A Bath junior high session of the Sagadahoc County Maine Teacher's Association Legislative Research committee addressed rising educational costs and teacher salaries. Attending were Dr. Warren G. Hill and Mrs. Hill, Perry Shibles, Clyde Russell, county candidates, Bath officials and teachers. The group reviewed questions on cost factors, salary trends, and minimum salary laws, with data from 1956 to 1960.

Bath Sagadahoc County Maine Teacher's Association Legislative Research Committee Warren G. Hill Hill Perry Shibles MTA Clyde Russell Bath City Bath Board of Education Maine

McClure's Used Parts Lot Ad

Motors transmissions for most makes of cars guaranteed used and rebuilt parts tires. To be sure see or call McClure's Used Parts Lot Days Ferry Road Woolwich Owen Dailey Ram Whitepark.

McClure Ferry Road Woolwich

Also Mentioned on This Page

GOP Democrats M. W. Sewall Co Sides Arthur W. Gediman Reed and Reed Governor Dummer Academy Byfield Mass Richard Hawes Frances Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Democratic Platform Committee Democratic Party Elizabeth Cummings Prudence Susan Hopestill Abigail Woolwich Man Elks Maine Good Roads Association Associated General Contractors——_of America Day's Ferry Rep Carlton D. Reed, Jr Larrabee Ace Edward.Iarrabee Maine Medical Center School of Nursing Thehazel Blue Oye Miss Marsh J. Henry Marsh Old South Place Miss Taber Jesse Taber Dummer Street Bath Memorial Hospital Miss Turner Clinton Turner Deering Street Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami Fla Tor Clearing House Ralph W. Bragg Arthur King Cozy Corner Ways and Means Lawrence G Katz Cargill Productions Gene’ Hunter M.H.S Portsmouth, N. H U. of M
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