Moody W Flint Heads Huse School In Bath
Moody W. Flint was elected head of Huse Memorial School as three other teachers were named to positions at Bath schools. Clark becomes Central Grammar principal, Anderson to North Grammar, and Robert Farson to Morse High with a Maine U grad background and prior stints in New York and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody W. Flint
Bchool
Huse Memorial Hool
Bath Board of Educa
Rene = pashng school
Delbert L. Anof North Grammar Sch
Rob’j. Farson
Morse High
University of Maine
Keith L. Crockett
Central Grammar Schol
Bath
Information and Education Department
United States Army
Eastern State Normal School
Castine
Tremont
Brownville
Clark
Flint
Central Grammar
North Grammar
Greely State College
Ade
Colorado
Popham Beach
Anderson
Bara Page
Marius
H. Page
Academy Street
Andersons
Robert Farson
Morse High School
Ae College
Port Washington High School
New York
Farson
Edine
Brunswick
Paul K. Niven Jr Home From Paris Visit
Paul K. Niven Jr now in Paris returned to visit his Brunswick parents after appearing on Bob Trout's World News. He is CBS foreign news correspondent assigned to London with a Paris posting this summer and plans to return to London in September. He drove to Skowhegan to see Senator Margaret Chase Smith and her new bungalow by the Kennebec. His mother will sail to join him in Paris and then to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Niven, Jr
Paris
France
Paul K. Niven
Brunswick
Bob Trout
Mr. Niven
F. B. Nichols
CBS
London
Niven
Skowhegan
U. S
Margaret Chase Smith
Kennebec River
Brunswick Police Beat The Stork In A Race To Hospital
Brunswick officers sped to Bath Memorial Hospital after a radio call for police escort. A Bath prowl car met them as both cars rushed up Washington Street, arriving just in time for the birth of a boy to the wife of a Navy officer stationed at the Brunswick Naval Air Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Bath Memorial Hospital
Brunswick Department
Bath
Washington Street
Brunswick” Naval Ca
Merrymeeting Campers Enjoy An Ideal Season
Merrymeeting Camp in Maine reports a near full guest list with 72 campers remaining as of mid July. Activities include White Mountains and Pemaquid excursions, a USS John S. McCain launching event, frequent dances, and a Grand Central Station themed show by two camp teams led by Holly Wramtelmeier and Jane Goodman. Head counselor is Miss Nell Griffin, owner A R Webster and director R D Webster hail from Cincinnati. Final banquet set Aug 21 with camp closing Aug 22. taps at 9 30 nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountains
Pemaquid
Uncle Sam
U.S.S
Jane Goodman
Shaker Heights
Ohio
Brushwood
Henry Swanson
Woolwich
Merrymeeting
Grand Central Station
Fina
New York
Cobboseecontee
Popham Beach
Sharon
Carol Haynes
W. Linwood Haynes
Green Street
Nell Griffin
Cincinnati
Maine
A. R. Webster
R. D. Webster
Bath Woman Reports Flying Saucer Sighting
Bath resident Mrs. William Mickiewicz of 36 Denny Road says she saw a large white balloon shaped object speeding through the western sky Tuesday forenoon. She described it as very high, vivid white, longer than its circumference, and moving at terrific speed before it disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
William Mickiewicz
Denny Road
City Room of the Times
Bath Council authorizes Sewall property purchase for school site
By a 6 to 4 vote the Bath City Council approves buying about 25 acres of the Sewall property to use as the junior high site. A second referendum on the school construction is required. MSBA funds potential $455,000 grant and a $235,000 federal allotment are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sewall
Merritt Aell
Maine State School Building Authority
Mitchell
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Nathan C. White
White
Old Brunswick Road
Melvin Comeau
Joseph Hecht
Stanley Hunter
Etta Thurlow
Comeau
Trally
Central Grammar School
Hunter
Brunswick Road
Mill Pond
Republican rally and clambake draws near 200 in Maine
Harmony and effort within the Republican ranks were urged at a clambake and rally in West Bath. Speakers included Margaret pairs Owen Brewster U S Rep Robert Hale Gov. Payne and gubernatorial candidate Burton M Cross. The event promoted party unity and a two party system while praising Maine leadership and calling for a strong November push. Clambake king Joe Larrabee oversaw steamed clams lobsters hot dogs corn coffee and doughnuts for about 200 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washain
Suriueke
Republicans
Mantece Eyno
Margaret Pairs
Owen Brewster
U. S
Robert Hale
Govck G. Payne
Burton M. Cross
West Bath
Smith
Fred Payne
Burt Cross
Rep
Hale
Maine
United States
Gov
Payne
Truman
Cross
Republican Party
Washington
Sagadahoc
Stanley R. Hunter
Joe Larrabee
Blueberry Season Recalled as One of Worst Ever
The article recalls a poor blueberry season that has passed into history. It contrasts with earlier years when berries were abundant and easy to harvest, noting pickers once peddled quarts door to door for five cents.
Wallace duo nets 16 tuna to boost state lead
Ernest M. Wallace and his son Richard landed 16 tuna to lift their season total to 60, a record week for the pair at Chester Talbot wharf. Nine bluefin and a lobstering haul from 150 traps marked their August 13 catch, while other Ogunquit area boats chase near 30 totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest M. Wallace
Richard
Wallace Father!r and Son
Chester Talbot Wharf
Wallaces
Dick Wallace
Oscar A. Gilliam
Bailey Island
Ogunquit
Oscar
Howard Scott
Carl McIntire
Sonny McIntire
Merle E. Gilliam
Albert Wallace
Niagara Falls
Roy Wyman
Sherbon Wallace, Jr
Raymond Trott
Small Point
Leonard Thombs
Bath
West Point
Thombs
West Point Recreation Association
Phippsburg Christian Service Committee
Phippsburg Center
Albert Bailey
Christian Service
H. Macy Whitehead
Mildred Rogers
Ade M. Haggett
Esther Alexander
Myrna M. Wallace
Elnora Wal
New Shoe Factory Opens in Richmond Maine
Charles Chester Shoe Co begins production at Richmond as part of Maine expansion. Brockton, Massachusetts firm cites Maine Development Commission support and favorable industry conditions. President Charles Chester Eaton Jr praises Maine workers and state government. Current daily capacity about 720 pairs, with potential to double.
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Maine
Charles Chester Shoe Co
Richmond
Charles Chester Co
Brockton
Mass
Charles Chester Eaton
Eaton
Maine Development Commission
Zaton
Lieutenant Oulton Back From Korea Speaks At Rotary
Bath residents heard Army First Lieutenant Ronald C. Oulton recount his Korea service at a Rotary Club luncheon. On a month’s sick leave from Camp Pickett Virginia he spoke about frontline duty while recovering from a serious leg injury. He left Bath with Battery B 703rd AAA Gun Battalion in August 1951 for Korea, noting the rugged work ahead.
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Bath
Army
Ronald C. Oulton
High Street
Camp Pickett
Korea
Agus
Camp Stewart
Pastime Horse Show Crowns Double Winners at West Bath
The 21st Pastime Horse Show at Judge and Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton’s West Bath home drew many entrants. Betty Worden’s Beau Grand won open five gaited and fine harness, while Asselyn’s Silver Don took road back and bridle path and placed in other top events. Notables included Margaret Gardiner winning Colt Class with her daughter’s presence, and Rita O’Brien and others garnering praise from a large local crowd.
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Arthur J. Dunton
West Bath
Portland
Betty J. Worden
Beau Grand
J. Asselyn
Silver Don
Maine
Devon
Madison Square Gaten
William Tudor Gardiner
Margaret
William D. Ireland
Second National Bank of Boston
Worden
Society Jewel
Leola Savage
Kingfield
March Rose
Frances Norse
Scotty May
K. Kershner
Farmington
Mansper
Frank Linnell
West Auburn
Rita
Connie O’brien
Osborne Tracey
South Portland
James A. Gilies, Jr
E. Dillon Gillies
Harry B. Carney
Samuel A. Morse
R. W Pinfold
Brunswick
Veterinary
Charles E. Given
Farmier
Sidney L. Eaton
James A. Gillies, Jr
Carl E. Albee
Margaret Gardiner
Etta Thurlow
Randal Daley
Hudson G. Fowles
Charles B. Doyle
Lillian H. Heal
Bertha Peterson
Walter Mazzacane
Christine McKay
Patricia A. Lane
Mary Moss
Mary Lynn Griffith
Rita O'Brien
Judith Scott
Barbara Lockwood
Marylyn Green
T-Ledge Camp
Orr’s
Island
Mercers
Mrs. Ray
E. Holden
Westbrook
Lucky Strike
Josephn Honan
Windham
Harold and
Merry Lad
Bath
Woolwich
Copper Christy
Sham Shirley
Christopher
Isbon Falls
Rusty Sam
Patricia Lane
Auburn
Mary Lou Stricker
Patricia Davidson
Ellen Gordon
Jeannie Carter
Dreams Rex
Sanford
Olive T. Ellis
Oakland
Texas
Shirley Christopher
Tiny Tini
Tony Toni
Jane Ellen Small
Yarmouth
C. L. Reed
Holden
Kentucky
Flicka
Tony Allen
Merry Amber Wilson
Harold G. O'Brien
Mrs. Reed
Parade
Western
Spring Symphony
Eleanor Savage
Golden Genius
Larry Felt
Whitefield
Spotted Jim
Richard Davis
Winthrop
Florence Tracy
Cape Elizabeth
Beau
Richard Carlson
King's Ransom
American Horse Association
Marilyn Green
Sandra Johnson
Bath Board of Registration vacancy to be filled
Republican City Committee Chairman Elford A. Stover calls a Thursday night meeting to appoint a Bath Board of Registration of Voters member after Fred Lord's death. Current members are Ada Purington, chairwoman, and Ralph C. Covel. The position pays seven dollars per day for about thirty workdays in a normal election year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Elford A. Stover
Bath Board of Registration of Voters
Fred Lord
Ada Purington
Ralph C. Covel
Joe i
Bath's Hospital Auxiliary Meets with Directors
Bath's Hospital Auxiliary discusses project plans at a directors meeting. Attic booth and ticket duties at the fair are assigned to specific members. National Hospital Association convention in Philadelphia is noted, with state meetings at Colby College. Cozy Corner activity expands usage and volunteer work increases with new members and hours reported.
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Atrial Hospital
Picauea Ve ‘Ge
Dean Shaw
Richard Kimball
Bowen Torrey
American Hospital Association
Philadelphia
State Hospital Association
Colby College
Cozy Corner
Joseph Mullaney
Melvin Henderson
Robert Linekin
Edward St. Martin
Courtney Stover
Corliss Street Missionary Society
West Bath Sewing Group
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Huse School
Keith Crockett
Ting
Swett
Ernest Wallace
Georgetown
Witch Spring
Francis Winter
Tor
Lieut. Oulton
Rotary Club
Henry M. Baribeau
Richard Baribeau
Yemen
Bath’s Hospital Auxiliary
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