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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
4
Bath Chamber of Commerce urged state officials to convert the rear 224 by 72 foot lot behind the Bath Post Office into a parking area to ease a growing shortage. The plan would add 40 to 50 spaces and allow a possible drive in window service for future postal use.
Ruth B. Wilson, longtime Morse High School English teacher and guidance co director, retires in June after 33 years in Bath schools. Bath Board of Education accepted her resignation with regret. Superintendent Addten praised her as a patient, sympathetic role model for students and teachers. Wilson began teaching in 1914, earned Radcliffe BA in 1914 and an M Ed in 1954, and held a life teaching certificate. Her husband Clinton D. Wilson is a former Bath superintendent.
Phippsburg Republicans met in caucus to name delegates to district and state conventions, appoint a new town committee, and nominate to the county committee. P. Edward DeBery resigned as town chair to seek the legislature nomination. John Morse Jr. named chair, Mark Harrington vice chair, Katherine Larrabee secretary, Anita Totman treasurer. Delegates to the state convention are Raymond McIntire and DeBer. alternates Mark Yarrington and Bery. District convention delegates include George Larrabee and Morse. alternates Bessie Sprague and Mrs. Katoaerne Larrabee. Raymond McIntire and Mrs. DeBery nominated to the county committee. New Jersey supplies about 25 percent of U S clay zinc and magnetite.
Woolwich firemen answered their fourth alarm in three days to a fire at a small dwelling on Route L1 near the Carlton bridge. The blaze started in a cinderator and scorched a nearby wall. a boy nearby scorched his eyebrows while helping. Fire officials praised Addler J. Bishop Bud Strout and Walter Longley for rapid action that saved the building as local residents aided until crews arrived.
The Public Housing Administration invites bids on the remaining 74 buildings with 249 dwellings at Lambert and Hyde Parks. Bids may cover one project or both. Units sold as whole projects with no individual units. May 8 bid opening. 15 percent cash down and remainder financed by a government mortgage. Inspection weekdays via Bath Housing Authority.
Bath retail board members reported Friday that Easter sales this year rose notably from a year ago despite talk of a recession and bad weather. Chairman John H Crowley said the rise occurred after a meeting at Richards Restaurant. The board adopted a resolution praising arena residents and others for the increase and went on record opposing any action by the Maine State Liquor Commission to relocate the Front Street store from the business district.
The Maine Council of Young Republicans named Albert E. Guy of Portland as chairman for the state convention in Bangor on May 3 and 4. Guy will also lead the pre-convention committee with Robert Welch as principal speaker warning of Communist influence and plans. Welch noted ongoing emergency provisions and sympathies affecting government universities and press. The convention will feature U. S. Senator Clifford Case and other political leaders.
The Bath Area Chamber of Commerce creates a new Club Membership for groups with no salaried staff. The annual dues are 15 dollars, with membership on an anniversary basis. Organizations including church clubs and civic groups are invited to join and support Chamber projects.
A Scout from Troop 57 Bonuean Street Methodist Church received the Scout Life Award at a Tuesday meeting. Scout Master Roger Meade presented the honor to Wayne Robbins who also handed a miniature of the award to his mother Mrs. Theryl. First and second class awards were given to others including Kenneth Patterson Jr and Joe Been. Merit badges listed include citizenship and homemaking, fingerprinting, cooking, safety, and citizenship in the home.
Mrs. Brewer announced her candidacy for the Register of Probate in Sagadiho County in the June Democratic primaries. Educated in Boothbay Harbor, she has taught eight years and run a private nursery, later teaching braille. She has served as Sagadiho County Democratic Women's Club president and as Beth Democrats secretary.
Bath Housing Authority resumes contingnem at waits in Lambert and Hyde Park pending sale of two projects. Public Housing Administration urged active ad visings and postings to rent units. Bids opened. 107 of 156 buildings at Lambert and 25 of 56 at Hyde Park sold to private individuals.
The Maine State Liquor Commission denied plans to move the Bath store to Route 1. A supervisor investigated the offered site, found it outside the main district and potentially harmful to foot traffic, and officials officially rejected the proposal while praising Bath Chamber efforts and stressing no decision had been made until chamber input.
Morse High School begins a year long evaluation April 28 under a new state secondary accreditation system. Joseph Devitt will start the program at 3 pm, with faculty self assessments, later reviewed by a state committee to determine five or ten year accreditation based on standards. Walker W. Boardway, Edgecomb, visited Bath on Wednesday.
U S Sen Frederick G Payne and Rep Robert Hale Maine Republicans told Bath Area Chamber of Commerce they will study opening the rear lawn of the Bath Post Office for patron parking. The plan could add 40 to 59 spaces from Lombard Street to Vine Street while preserving room for a possible drive in window later.
In a specially called meeting of the Greater Bath Council of Churches at Wesley Methodist Church David Dickson was elected President. John Coombs presented final 1958 University of Life reports noting all bills paid and a small balance added to the 1959 fund. Attendance was up, registrations 622, and 1959 program leaders were elected with a 1200 dollar budget approved. Parking and post office access discussed due to overpass construction affecting Front Street spaces.
Moody W. Flint principal of Bath Junior High and Superintendent Loring R. Addison interviewed candidates for three teaching positions at Gorham State Teachers College on Monday. They attended an in service education conference by the Maine Teachers Association on accreditation related courses. Mr and Mrs Russell Sturmer Arrowsic welcomed a daughter born April 9 at Bath Memorial Hospital.
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