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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

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A M Main Celebrated For 90th Birthday Chamber Honor

A M Main, BIW vice president and Bath Iron Works board chair since 1954, received a lifetime membership from the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce on the eve of his 90th birthday. Dignitaries including Gov Reed and Rear Adm Weakley sent tributes praising his community service and naval industry leadership.

A. M. Main The Bath Iron Works Bath Area John H. Reed Charles F. Phillips Colby College John F. Leonard C. FE. Weakley USN Weakley Destroyer Force Atlantic Fleet Main Bath Iron Works Corporation Memorial Hospial YMCA Recreation Commission Tam BIW Aboard Followine Newells Page Bived Chamber of Comimere Archibald Macnichol Main Jeff Marc N King Neo Bath Tron Works

Preble Guided Missile Destroyer Receives Preliminary Acceptance

The Bath Iron Works built USS Preble DLG15 passed a two and a half day inspection and underway trials. Captain Ryan praised the ship’s workmanship as delivery was set for April 28 at Boston Naval Shipyard. The vessel carries Terrier missiles and ASROC and can exceed 30 knots with 30 officers and 300 enlisted personnel.

W. M Ryan Boston Naval Shipyard Bath Iron Works Ryan

Local GOP Women Plan Candidates' Night in Sagadahoc

Sagadahoc Women’s Republican club met in Central Congregational church parish house to discuss pre primary Candidates’ Night. Hazel Robbins was appointed to coordinate with county and city committees and the Young Republicans. the vice presidency resignation of Claude S. Gillette was accepted. the bylaws will be revised to match State Federation.

Sagadahoc Women's Republican Club Central Congregational Church Parish Hazel Robbins Young Republican Club Converse G. Fenn Claude S. Gillette

Five Scouts of Troop 55 Presented Second Class Badges

Five members of Scout Troop 55 received second class honors at a Winter Street Congregational church meeting led by Senior Patrol Leader Peter Phinney. Committeemen Mayo Robie Brewer Thorpe presented pins and first class cards as they advanced. Plans include a cook-out and an outdoor training outing at Winter Street church, with a May camporee at Bachus farm in Wiscasset. The troop seeks new members as 29 of 32 spots filled.

Winter Street Congregational Church Jon Arthur Mayo, Jr Robert Oxton Dwight McIntosh Philip Wilkerson Richard Back Alfen Carr Peter Phinney Mayo Frederick W. Robie Robert Brewer John G. Thorpe Winter Street Bachus Farm Wiscasset Robie

New England Civil War Centennial Conference Saturday

The New England Conference of Civil War Centennial Commissions meets Saturday at the State House in Augusta. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10. Maine figures Maurice J. Warner chairs the Bath group. speakers include Gov. John H. Reed, Karl Betts, Vice Admiral Stuart Ingersoll, and Rep. Coffin. Edwin H. Pert of Bath is also on the State Commission.

New England State House Augusta Maurice J. Warner Bath State Commission Warner The State Rep Edwin H., Pert

Sagadahoc Democrats Name McElman State Committeeman

Sagadahoc County Democrats selected McElman as state committeeman. At a county meeting committees chose delegation members Paul Hazelton of Topsham and Henry Powers of Bath to run for national convention delegates. Richard Matheorin of Topsham narrowly edged Joseph P. Nolen of Bath for committee to pick presidential electors. Linnie Moecner of Topsham was named state committeewoman, replacing Mero Courtney Hinckley of Richmond. Outgoing committeeman Robert Brewer of Bath named caucus chairman. Carrie Lehane elected secretary. County officers include James Carr of Richmond as chairman, Truman Wallace as vice chairman, and Mire Sienekiey as treasurer. The group elected a slate without opposition. May meeting set for the fourth Monday. 69 Sagadahoc attendees joined delegate selections and platform work, with Worry Larrabee unopposed for county commissioner nomination. The platform will be presented to the convention Saturday.

Paul Hazelton Topsham Henry Powers Bath Thebeau Atty David Klicksten Richard Matheorin Topetian Joseph Po Nolen Linnie Moecner Mero Courtney Hinckley Richmond Robert Brewer Carrie Lehane Sagadahoc Larrabee West Path Democrate County Reed Jr

Recreation Commission Backs McMann Field Track Work Soon

The Bath Recreation Commission urged quick resumption of work on the McMann field track and recommended reserving land near Huse school for a new playing field and recreation area. Nine applicants were named for summer playground jobs as the panel pressed for completion of the $4,000 project and noted drainage and surface work needed before partial spring use.

Recreation Commission McMann Bath Recreation Commission Huse Uivde Park Frank Torrey Commission Kelley, McMann Varnus Gerald Rioux City Council Armory Highway Department Bdward J. McMann Kelley

Bath Iron Works Eyes Return to Commercial Shipbuilding

BIW president John R. Newell says the yard may bid on commercial ships soon, confirming stockholders heard at the annual meeting that BIW aims to reenter the field for the first time since WWII. Plans include a tentative bid on a Moore McCormick cargo ship next month and two Navy destroyer escorts mid May. At the meeting, G Baers Connard was named assistant vice president, with board elections and officer reelections for Newell, King, Niss, Carney, Mussenden, and Eaton, among others.

Bath Iron Works BIW John R. Newell The Iron Works Newell Moore McCormick Lines Navy G. Baers Connard

Lower Washington Street Closure For Culvert Replacement

Lower Washington Street in the South End will be closed between Weeks and Marshall streets for about a week to 10 days. Highway Department crews will replace an old 3x4 foot stone culvert near Rose Street with an 86 inch cement pipe due to frost damage causing partial blockage. Continued on Page Two.

Washington Street Weeks Street Marshall Street Highway Department Rose Street Arthur Avery Thi

Notice To Vacate For New A&P Store Planned

Bath firm Bath Cleansers and Dyers on Commerce Street will vacate by April 30 to clear space for a proposed A P store. Norman W Howard, owner, said he was asked to move by Jo TE Miller Inc of Woolwich, which is buying the Dye Works building and the Columbia Hotel. The cleaning firm will relocate temporarily to the Exceller site.

Bath Cleansers and Dyers, Inc Commerce Street Norman W. Howard Jo TE Miller, Inc Woolwich Dye Works Columbia Hotel Exceller

Woolwich Maine links sparks London article study

Woolwich England seeks details on Woolwich Maine for a London district newspaper piece. The Bath Area Chamber forwards material on Woolwich Maine, noting contrasts with Woolwich on the Thames, including history, industry, and a free ferry service.

Woolwich England Maine London Bath Ares Chamber of Commerce Bath Area Ontrasts Chamber Edward F. Cox Thames River Henry

Republicans Eye Bangor Convention in Sagadahoc County

Sagadahoc Republicans and Maine GOP members from 15 counties plan for the State convention in Bangor on Thursday and Friday. State Chairman Ayer of Rumford predicts the largest turnout, with delegates and alternates credentialing Thursday afternoon. Notables like Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Governor John H. Reed will speak, as committees meet and county caucuses select delegates, with final business selecting national delegates and presidential electors.

Sagadahoe County Maine GOP Bangor B. Frederick Ayer Rumford Queen City Eary Tanger Srouse State Committee Margaret Chase Smith Chifford G. Melvitire Julie E. Reed Peter Garland Roy A. Sinclair Stanley Ro Tupper Maine Federation Bernice B Hanson East Lebanon Llewellyn Ro Michaud Onono Cere Helen Mitchell Ayer Robert Porteous Portland John H. Reed Wall Sen. Smith Congressanceintire Gov. Reed Warvey Re Pease Jane K Delahivity Wleaner McCourtney Elena Sewall Bath Surner Sewall Howard Marvn T Tarpy Schulten Woolwich House of Representatives Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath Woolwel Bangor House Demant Margaret Chace Smith Fred Scribner, Jr Bradford H. Hutchins Waterville National Committee Main United States Winston TL. Prouty Newport Vermont Chicaga Sagadahoc Beeun

Woolwich Pre-School Day Set For May 6

Principal Joan McPhail announced a Woolwich preschool registration day for May 6 at the town school. Parents of children due to enter first grade must bring birth certificates and medical records. children must be six by Oct 15.

Woolwich Woolwiel Central Cohoul Joan McPaad Wofigs Tye Denfist Publs Health Futur Proneipalis

Husband Of Bath Girl Becomes Navy Force Chaplain

Chaplain Richard W. Ricker, CDRCHOY USN, husband of Jeabelle King of 173 Oak Street, has reported aboard as force Chaplain on the staff of commander Naval Air Force U S Fleet in Norfolk Virginia. He arrives from the enslvier USS Sarasowa and joins the staff with the distinction of the Continued on Page Four.

Richard W., Ricker Cdrchoy USN Jeabelle King Oak Street Naval Air Force, U. S. Fleet Norfolk Ricker Sarasowa

Station Wagons Offer Two Makes to Choose From

McClure's Car and Parts Lot advertises two station wagons from Chevrolet and Plymouth at Days Ferry head Woolwich. Daily Ram Center Nar.

McClure's Car and Parts Woolwich

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