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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1958
Page
5
The Bath Tron Works and Kennebec river shipbuilders gain fame for the Long Island Sound steamer City of Lowell. Built by Bath Iron Works, launched 1898, delivered 1899, the vessel is praised as the fastest and most luxurious of its size with ornate woodwork, grand saloon fittings, and detailed joiner work.
The superintendent's office outlines a "no school" policy for storm days. Schools stay open unless travel is dangerous. parents decide attendance based on health, travel, clothing, and distance. No-school signals announce by fire alarm and WMMS radio with noon closures hinting at possible makeup days if multiple storms force days off.
Schulten was re elected president of the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce at a special board meeting in City Hall. Marc N. King was named vice president and El Ralph Portew is treasurer. Edward Cox was reelected secretary. Terms run one year starting April 1. The chamber plans events and reviews 1968 activity. banquet details were discussed. Daniel L. Lord Jr joined the board to fill a term after the death of Andrew Butterfield.
Three public bodies in Bath held Tuesday sessions at City Pit as the planning board met the school board to review the education department’s recommendations on the need for a new auditorium gym at the junior high. Fire protection talks with nearby towns continued in an organizational meeting. (Continued on Page Five)
Lueie Stranwary was elected chairman of the local Salvation Army Advisory Board at the later meeting. Shumway succeeds William J. Skelton as chair. New members elected include Tarpy Schulten Daley Secredary and Wiylhiams treasurer.
Hichard W. Dennison of Philadelphia son of Mr and Mrs Williams W Dennison Green street Bath was a principal basso soloist in Pfandeks oro loro the Messiah at St Pauls American Church and the American Protestant Church in Rome He has taught English to high school pupils in the Italian Overseas school while judging a voice in Rome and plans to remain another year at least.
Three sailors from USS Mitscher visited the Maine State Military and Naval Home in Bath and donated 400 dollars to the superintendent for the children's Christmas. This continues a seven year tradition by Mitscher crew members who previously funded gifts and bicycles for the home’s children.
The article notes a county budget hearing scheduled for Saturday morning. It lists proposed spending items and figures, including food and general county costs, with figures shifting from prior totals. Officials urge residents to attend and comment on allocations.
Mrs William E. Dalton announces the appointment of Mirie Partin as executive director at Hyde Memorial Hospital. Partin, daughter of Mrs M S Patlnw of Boothbay Harbor, has prior roles in public relations and concert promotion with arts organizations in New York City and community groups.
A Bath morning crash involving a police ambulance a station wagon and a house caused about 600 in damage. Patrolman Horatio Quinn, responding to a fire call, braked to avoid Henry Schmidt’s car on Washington street and struck the Wilson home porch. Damages: cars 250 each home 160. Schmidt was leaving a driveway when the collision occurred.
BiW President John Newell outlines highway department plans including a $3 million project near Bath and nearby towns. He cites proposed bridges and a 2.92 mile eastern section starting July as part of a broader Cook's Commerce Bath project.
The Elks organized a charity event on Wednesday delivering food baskets to those in need. Volunteers gathered at a central location to assemble and distribute meals to families and individuals within the community.
Fragmentary OCR lists names linked to a Welfare group and a chair James Pooney. Others mentioned include Leonard Cassidy Joseph Mullaney and several additional individuals with titles like chaplain and members.
Congress Sportswear Co held its annual Christmas party with employees attending a program featuring guest speakers City Manager Stanley Dreddo, City Council Chairman Mrs. Meredith Mitchell, editor Treeworthy of Bath Vii, and former president Julius Grossman. The event, at Lilowel studio and Bearttianed with Crete music, included dancing and a toast to past and future success.
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