School Youngsters Get An Early Start In The Rudiments Of Science
A Bath group of 18 teachers and Miss Phyllis Rolfe expanded elementary science to grade eight. They created a graded outline with four major parts including living things earth formation motion forces and the atmosphere the heavenly bodies and energy and machines. The program promotes hands on projects such as wind vanes sailboats rock collections and model volcanoes to integrate science with general education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Phyllis Rolfe
Gediman Files Papers For Council Seat in Ish
City Councilman Arthur W. Goedimen of Ward 4 has filed his papers for re election. Ward 6 resident Mrs Jace Blair will not seek a council seat in the Feb 10 election but may run at large if desired. Gediman, longtime public official and local businessman at 67 Cerrier Street, is among several incumbents seeking re election. A Board of Education vacancy will be filled with C Lloyd Hooker and Helen G Kinder running for the seat. Hooker is a Bath post office employee and former leader in several veteran and educator groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Goedimen
Num Roof
Jace A. Blair
Ish
Fom
Frank Harvie
Gediman
Chamber of Com
Merce and Retail Trade Board
Cerrier Street
James W. Temple
Lerward G. Atkinson
Merritt A. Mitchell
Board of Education
C. Lloyd Hooker
Helen G. Kinder
Edward L. Kinder, Jr
Hooker
Bath Post Office
Colby College
Maine State Letter Carriers Association
Sons of Union Veterans
Department of Maine
Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers
Congress Sportswear Annual Christmas Party for Employees
About 150 employees officials and guests of the Con trs$ SU Et ane Ines plant in Wiig wn gathered at the Sedgwick hotel for the annual Christmas party. The evening featured turkey supper a large Olympia Bakery cake cut and served with ice cream music by Joe Avery's orchestra and entertainment by Ken Mackennie of Portland's WOAN. Bonuses were distributed partly in silver dollars and checks along with door prizes and a gift exchange under a decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiig
Sedgwick
Turkey
Olympia Bakery
Ctory
Joe Avery
Ken Mackennieh
Portland
WOAN
Norman Grossman
Mrs Kinder Files to Seek Board of Education Seat
Mrs. Helen G Kinder widow of Dr Edward L Kinder Jr of 1027 Washington street announces candidacy for a four year term on the Board of Education in the upcoming municipal election. She has filed nominating papers with City Clerk Harry B Ring and is active in local service groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen G. Kinder
Edward L. Kinder
Washington Street
Board of Education
C. Lloyd Hooker
Kinder
Fort Preble
Portland
Harry B. Ring
Bath
Radcliffe
Temple University Medical School
Bath Tran Works Corp
Christmas Sales Drop From 1956 Outlook Says Bath Merchants
Several Bath retailers told a Times reporter this week that this year’s Christmas shopping is different from last year. They note early or late start depending on the merchant, with total sales lower this season. (Continued on Page Two)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Times
Deadline Near For New Driver Licenses 1958 Rules Set
City residents face a one week deadline to apply for new driver licenses. Applications available at City Hall offices and police department. Birth date based fees range 2.50 to 4.00 dollars, with licenses valid through the holder’s next birthday in 1959. Feb 29 births treated as March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Eva L. Kingsbury
Harry E. Ring
Police Department
Board of Assessors Office
Police Officers Speak At Meeting Of Scout Troop 53
Bath officers gave a Christmas party program for Boy Scout Troop 53 at St Marys Church hall. Lt Wagner explained troop makeup and how juvenile records affect future jobs and enlistment. Avery demonstrated fingerprinting while Scouts earned merit badge credits. Henry Vaillencourt led refreshments and awards to Brian Leonard for a model airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Police Department
St. Mary's Church
Knights of Columbus
Paul G Avery
Robert BE. Wagner
Wagner
Henry Vaillencourt
Robert Sampson
Clifton
Legard
Brian Leonard
Seven Candidates File Papers for Ward Officers
Seven candidates filed nomination papers with City Clerk Harry Ring for ward offices in the February 10 municipal election. Ward 1 Malcolm C. Witham seeks clerk. Ward 2 Myrtle B. Simpson ward en and Fred C. Dwyer constable. Ward 3 none filed yet. Ward 4 Margaret Mitchel. Ward 5 none. Ward 6 Lula A. Varney ward en and Frances G. St. Martin constable. Ward 7 Thomas E. Lyons constable. Nominations due by 5 p.m. January 4. Five council members and one school board member will also be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ring
Malcolm C. Witham
Myrtly Be, Simpson
Fred C. Dwyer
Margaret Mitchel
Lula A. Varney
Frances G. St. Martin
Thomas E. Lyons
Ring
Board of Education
Cornish resigns as Local 6 president amid labor moves
Roland W. Cornish, president of Local 6 of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America, IL CIO, resigns without stated reason. Vice President William F. Plummer Jr. will act as president, with Chief Steward Victor R. Leask acting business agent. Cornish, a Bath Iron Works pipe coverer, had led Local 6 since 1955 amid strikes and a split with a rival union. BIW has said it will wait on NLRB representation outcomes, noting possible advantages to the current union if a separate agreement is signed now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland W. Cornish
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America
Iumswa
Jeff
Local 6
Biw Cornich
Kennebec Brotherhood of Shipbuilders
National Labor Relations Board
BIW
Loreal 6
NLRB
Yourinion
KBOS
Sagadahoc Pomona Meets December 18 At West Bath Hall
Sagadahoc Pomona held its December meeting at West Bath Grange with 110 attendees and officers present. A meatloaf supper was served by Minnie Dora Royal and others, five degrees were conferred on eight candidates, and Clyde Bailey of Woolwich was recognized as state deputy. reports from subordinate Granges were presented and a singing session closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Pomona
West Bath Hall
West Bath Grange
Dora Royal
Marion Farnsworth
Alice Johnson
Finny McMann
James Royal
Grantes
Enterprise
Progressive
Sapyadahoe
Lincoln
Kennebec
Knox
Limerock Valley
Pomonias
Clyde Bailey
Woolwich
Mary Pratt
Bodwell
Maude Macfor Dromore
Evelyn Whidden
Donald
Dirigo
Ray Campbell Merriconecay
Jacqueline Stilphen
Merrymeeting
Dwight Wright
Solid Rock
Margaret Morse
Topsham
Ethel MacDonald
West Bath
Pomona Dora Royal
Albert Salley
Florence Stilphen
Aletha Campbell
Elnora’ Blanchard
Maude MaeDonald
Evelyn Gagne
Mary Gaudreau
Grange
Charles White
Ralph Ryan
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Santa Claus II
BIW Raises Pay 4.25 Percent for Many Workers
BIW announced a 4.25 percent wage increase effective December 9 for most classifications. The raise affects skilled, semi skilled, unskilled, clerical, and maintenance staff, with a supplemental check issued December 26 for the period ending December 15. Union consent processes delayed the full rollout, and BIW said no dues or union membership would be a condition of employment while representation petitions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar R. King
BIW
Roland W. Cornish
Eugene McCabe
Shipbuilders Union
King
Local 6
McCabe
Cither Union
BIW Declines To Sign Labor Agreement With Union
BIW Bath Iron Works Corp in a letter to Local 6 of IUMSWA explains its stance on not signing a labor agreement with the Shipbuilders union. Signed by Omar R. King the message argues exclusive bargaining rights would favor rival union and uphold employer self determination. BIW advocates neutrality and inaction on recognition until NLRB processes resolve representation questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iumswa
Bath Tron Works Corp
Omar R. King
Eugene McCabe
Tumswa
Roland W. Cornish
BIW
Kennebec Brotherhood of Shipbuilders
Washington Street Primary Installs Hot Water System
Washington Street Primary completes hot water heater installation with piping to both boys and girls lavatories. The new tank, obtained from Fovine House 26 on Washington Street, replaces an obsolete unit as fire department operations move to the new central station on High Street. Local contractors handled the plumbing and heating, advancing the school department’s program to equip all schools, note that none of the old schools in the system had hot water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Primary
Fovine House
Washington Street
Fire Department
Central Station
High Street
Mitscher Crew Repeats Christmas Gift Tradition for Children
The USS Mitscher crew visited the Marine State Military and Naval Children's Home in Rome carrying Christmas gifts and canvassing support. Seniors CSG Kiniee and Emiec led the delegation with Mrs Alice Bo supervising as 29 residents met the sailors and received cartons of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitschhe
Maine State Military and Naval Children’s Home
Alice B. Libby
CSG Axander Kmiec
USN
Edward GG McGorrell
USS
Mitscher
Rome
Omemhors
Ue Saoee Wsee Ee
Hive
Ehatdien
Marine State Militire
Naval Children’s Home
Ambas
Wiss
Nayar
Libby
Chrittmas
Mitseher Niente
Chaldren
McGerrrell
Hina
McCartell
CSG Emiec
Boston
Staf
Deeds for five dwelling units executed last week
Five persons received deeds last week to dwelling units at Lambert Park. Path Housing Authority chief Bernard Varnui said more deeds will likely follow for Gw Wellings buyers in the government project within a month. The Lambert Park and Tyde Park Terrace sales began August 27, with no completions yet at Tyde Park Terrace. PIEA has not set a date for priority Class 5 veteran residents to apply for other eligible properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Park
Bernard Varnui
Path Housing Authority
Ife
Public
Vernuim
PIEA
McClure's auto parts ad promotes used rebuilt and new parts
J Horace McClure of Day's Ferry Road Woolwich Maine advertises a full range of used rebuilt and new auto parts for all makes. The dealer stresses savings with a “To Be Sure Save at McClure's” sales line.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Ann Wardy
Margaret Warmpton
Carol Pankhurst
Education Board
Ongress Sportswear
Cornish
Local Six Union
Kennebec Brotherhood of Shipbuilder
BEW
Incubent
Thas
Lumswa
National Labor Realitions Board
Phong
Matid
Santa Claus
Mitcher
Bath Tron Works
Navy
Tyde Park Terrace
J. Horace McClure
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!