Bath Couple Return From Two Months Tour Of Europe
Harold J. Rubin and his wife Dorothy travel from Sept 21 to Nov 21 through Belgium France Italy Switzerland Germany Luxembourg Greece Rhodes Israel and Turkey on a relaxed private tour. They stayed in inns met locals visited markets and observed elections while noting strong US prestige abroad and pride in being American. They shipped their car from Hamburg and ended with Thanksgiving in Boston with their children Adelle and Peter.
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Europe
Mediterranean
Harold J. Rubin
High Street
Boston
Independence
Manhattan
Belgium
France
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Luxembourg
Hamburg
Athens
Greece
Rhodes
Israel
Turkey
Rubin
Burgundy
Schlos Frederichsof
St. Goddard Pass
Alps
U.S
Istanbul
Paris
Aviv
Tel Aviv
Rubins
Jesus of Nazareth
David
Rhine
Frankfurt
New York
Avignon
Adelle
Tufts University
Peter
Hebron Academy
Voice of America
Coast Guard
Stars and Stripes
Harold
Dorothy Rubin
Bath Water District Starts Filling New Tank at North End
The Bath Water District began filling its new reinforced concrete standpipe in Sewall's Woods between Whiskeay Road and High Street. Built by Natgun Corp of Boston, the 98-foot tower holds 2.5 million gallons and is fed by Nequasset Lake, with water levels rising and falling as usage varies. The $218,640 tank, the first prestressed water tank in Maine, will cut maintenance costs and pave the way for universal water meters over ten years for Bath, West Bath, East Brunswick, and Woolwich.
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Bath Water District
Homer Perry
Water District
Bath
Sewall’s Woods
Whiskeay Road
High Street
Natgun Corp
Boston
Maine
Perry
Nequasset Lake
Public Utilities Commission
West Bath
East Brunswick
Woolwich
Kennebec River
Hyde Park
Potters Hill
Air Force Seeks Former Servicemen in Numerous Fields
The United States Air Force invites veterans from all services to apply for vacancies across 42 career fields on a first come, first served basis. Candidates may choose their base, with phone confirmation prior to enlistment, and can be enlisted at their prior rank in many cases. Contact S Sgt Jack R Cooper at Bath Post Office Fridays 10 to 1 or call Lewiston 44922.
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United States Air Force
Jack R. Cooper
Air Force
Armed Services
Cooper
Bath
Lewiston
Barter Family Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Barter Jr. and twin sons William and Michael of Arrowsie join Mrs. John M. Dauphin and daughter Beverly of 448 High Street for Thanksgiving at Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Barter's home on 55 Denny Road.
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Reginald Barter, Jr
William
Michael
Arrowsie
John M. Dauphin
Beverly
High Street
Reginald Barter
Denny Road
Pert Speaks on Politics at Phippsburg PTA Meeting
Rep Edwin H Pert, 26, defeated candidate for State Senate, spoke at the Phippsburg PTA on politics as a career. He urged active public participation, noted teaching political mechanics in schools, and urged parents to engage with legislators. He also praised local efforts on pollution and school programs, and explained legislative roles and the lobby. The meeting was led by President Frederick W Thomas with Mrs Harry Fullerton substituting as secretary. A polio clinic was announced for Dec 8 with shots and exams. basketball starts next week for Boothbay Region.
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Edwin H. Pert
Phippsburg
PTA
Pert
State Senate
Maine
Arthur Doyle
Edgar Hancox
Clifford Pye
Fred Haggett
Campaign For Mohiba Queen At Morse High
Campaigning is in full swing at Morse High School for the Mohiba Queen crown to be decided at the annual variety show in the school gym on December 10. Six candidates span seniors, juniors, and sophomores, with tickets to performances granting a vote. winner revealed during the dance.
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Morse High School
Holly Hutchins
Stanley Hutchins
Dummer Street
Donna Blanchard
Donald Conroy
High Street
Nancy Osgood
Burt Osgood
Middle
Pert resigns as Maine Democratic Party executive secretary
Edwin H. Pert, 27, longtime Maine Democratic executive secretary since September 1957, announced his resignation effective December 23. Defeated in a bid for the State Senate, Pert cites personal commitments and a need for continuity through 1961 and the 1962 campaign, with future plans unspecified.
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Rep. Pert
Maine Democratic Party
Edwin H. Pert
Bath
Pert
Senate
Alton A. Lesard
Maine
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
Times Advertis
Bath PTA Groups Hear Talk On Physical Education
A joint Bath PTA meeting at Junior High heard Miss Maybelle Beach discuss elementary physical education in Brunswick schools. The program aims to build fitness and discipline from early age, using simple in-class activities and limited equipment, with focus on individual and team development across grades. Two 1961 events for Bath children were announced, plus upcoming arts coverage and a series on school programs starting December 11.
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Bath
PTA
Bath Pta
Maybelle Beach
Brunswick
Vs. Niss
John W. Skehan
Maine
Miss Beach
Miss Beren
Times
Martin B. Sargent
Children of Bath
Portland
Children’s Theatre
John Wilson
Ralph Brewr
John Preney
John ‘Coombs
George Carlton
Quentin R. Unger
All Night Parking Ban May Go Into Effect Soon
Bath officials anticipate reactivating the all night parking ban with the first winter storm. Enforcement typically starts November, but mild fall weather granted extra time. The ban operates year round, with stricter enforcement when snow weather threatens snow plows and sanders. Violations bring tickets, potential court action, and possible towing at owner expense.
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Robert E. Wagner, Jr
Wagner
Bath
Sanders
Elks Memorial Service Planned By Bath Lodge
The Bath Lodge of Elks will hold its annual memorial service Sunday at 2 PM at the Lombard street home. Four members Roland Robinson Bruno Neuman Rupert Baxter and Edward Steiniger are honored. Rev. Martin Sargent will speak with James Juliano singing accompanied by Esther Hawley on the organ.
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Elks
Bath Lodge of Elks
Lombard Street
Bath Lodge
Roland B. Robinson
Bruno Neuman
Rupert P. Baxter
Edward P. Steininger
Martin v B. Sargent
Winter Street Congregational Church
James Juliano
Esther Hawley
Gerald Rioux
John F. Sturtevant
Joseph Desmond
Benjamin Zimmerman
Paul G. Bagdikian
Guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth London Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Kenneth London of Middle Street hosted guests last weekend Mr and Mrs Robert Hutton of Kittery visited from the neighboring town in a cordial social gathering at the London residence.
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Kenneth London
Middle Street
Robert Hutton
Kittery
Bath Recreation Commission Starts Work On Year's Budget
The Bath Recreation Commission begins budget deliberations with a Feb 1 deadline for council and city manager review. Pool site options include Hyde Park and Huse school, with a swap proposal to Lambert Park under consideration and a new recreation center location praised for early success. Budget proposals seek higher pay for the summer program staff and expansion of an outdoor pool fund, aided by private groups including the Greater Bath Jaycees.
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Bath Recreation Commission
Huse School
Hyde Park Recreation Center
Hyde Park
Hyde-Lambert
Lambert Park
Torrey
Recreation Center
Bath
Greater Bath
Physical Education in the Space Age Vision by Unger
Quentin R. Unger argues for comprehensive, annually progressive physical education in Maine schools, urging integration with curricula, strong classroom cooperation, and dedicated time and staff. The piece outlines minimum standards, physician exams, weekly minutes, and the need for balanced health education amid resource limits.
Wiscasset Church To Have Annual Family Night
The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset hosts its annual Family Night on Sunday from 4 to 9 am with Mrs. Robert Sutter as general chairman. Families are invited to attend as units bringing a box lunch and participating in creative workshops making stained glass wax projects, sugar cube church models, and Advent wreaths. A supper and caroling follow, led by Mrs. A W Simmons with fellowship helpers.
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First Congregational Church
Wiscasset
Robert Sutter
Worshops
Jack Winetts
Kenneth Sherman
Franklin Osborne
Harold Smith
Vera Bullis
Walter Pushard
Stanley Curtis
Clarence Benner
Donald Hunter
Paul Sherman
Alan C. Pease
A.W. Simmons
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Ing
Joint Committee On
Secretary of State
University of Maine
Korea
the Times
Associated Press
Popham Beach
Sagadahoc County
Morse High
Rep
Abbott Fletcher
William Niss
Reid State Park
Cal Education
State of Maine
State Department of Education
Wiscasset Church
Ruth Ann Bettle
Gary Flossman
Haskell Memorial School
R. O. Richardson
First Church of the Nazarene
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