City Council blocks acting city manager appointment
The City council, by a 7-6 vote, blocked a March 1 start for Harry E. Ring Jr. as acting city manager while he continues as city clerk. The measure would have set his salary later by council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Arthur E. Hutchins
Ring
Murt
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Mittendorf
Bath
Stanley R. Hunter
Impus
Ross
Harold W. McElman
Personnel Service Commission
McElman
Merritt A. Mitchell
Archibald M. Main, Jr
Thurlow
Ward 1
Adams
Allen
Gediman
Hunter
Sonia
Ittendorf
Federal aid prospects for Bath schools fade
Bath officials report the federal funds now available are allocated to higher priority communities. Bath’s priority ranking falls in the 40s, leaving little chance for quick aid for the Central Grammar School project as inspectors find the building may be considered unhoused.
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Bath
Loring R. Addison
William O. Bailey
Maine
Addison
Ackland
Central Grammar
Central Grammar School
Bailey
Auspicious Day for Bath Clergyman Rev Dr David L Wilson
Sunday marked Rev Dr David L Wilsons seventy eighth birthday and thirty eight years of ministry at Central Congregational Bath. He retired twelve years ago and returned to a cake and ice cream from parishioners. He never missed a Sunday due to illness and is noted for acts of kindness. He has held numerous Masonic and church leadership roles across Maine and the United States. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Lective Service Board
Old Ladies’ Home
Grand Lodge of
Maine
United States
Grand Commandery of
Dr. Wilson
New
Founders Day Meeting At South End P T A
Founder's Day observed at South End P T A with past presidents as guests. A history of the 1914 started association up to 1952 was displayed. Mrs. Vance Wakefield chaired the program and Mrs. Orris Ames gave a welcome.
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South End
Association
Vance Wakefield
Orris Ames
South Street
T Ye Hall
Eleanor Ferguson
Bath P
Morse High School
Public Health Nursing Association marks fourth annual meeting
The Bath Public Health Nursing Association reviewed 1951 work including 1529 visits by nurse Ruth W. Henry and 190 preschool immunizations, with 120 chest X-rays at TB clinics. The group emphasized in home nursing, community outreach, and continued cooperation with schools and city departments. Officers for the new year were nominated: Arthur Sewall II president, David Dickson first vice president, Loring Addison second vice president, Leon Buck secretary, Frederick Haggett treasurer.
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Public Health Nursing Association
Ruth W. Henry
R. N
Bath
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
J. William Schulze
Schulze
Ralph Mittendorf
Mittendorf
Arthur Sewall, II
Health Department
Henry
State Department of Dental Health
Lewiston
Portland
Front Street
Dean Shaw
David C. Dickson
Loring R. Addison
Leon E. Buck
Frederick M. Haggett
Association
Health
Police Department
Census Claim Arises from 1666 Canadian Records
Officials in Canada and the former New France side contend that the first modern census occurred in 1666. They cite colonial administrative surveys and church records as supporting evidence for a nationwide headcount conducted under royal authority.
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Canada
New France
Senator Cross Speaks at Sagadahoc GOP Meeting
Senator Burton M. Cross of Augusta addressed Sagadahoc County Republicans at Bowdoinham Grange Hall on Maine sales tax highway needs waterways role and state federal government limits. He defended current municipal judges and urged a people governed by the people with a social hour followed.
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Sagadahoc County
Bowdoinham Grange Hall
Burton M. Cross
Augusta
Bath
Arthur Curtis
Sagadahoc
Young Republicans Club
Cleveland P. Curtis
Bowdeinham
Cross
Maine Senate
Maine
Rev C M Campbell Addresses Rotary Meeting
Rev C M Campbell spoke at the Rotary Club meeting described as memorable for humor and fellowship. Secretary Ira Nadine reported perfect attendance in three meetings and 93 percent in another, with new member Vinal Hunnewell of Woolwich introduced.
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Rotary Club
Ira Nadine
Bill Mennealy
Vinal Hunnewell
Woolwich
Roryke
Rainbow Assembly installs Miss Joan Brooks as worthy advisor
A large Bath Assembly Rainbow event at the Masonic temple featured Miss Joan Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Brooks, installed as worthy advisor of Rainbow Assembly. Past Worthy Advisor Eleanor Marks assisted, with Officers and choir members in formal gowns and flowers. The ceremony included solos, candlelit processions, and presentations by Frieda Legard and Janice Knight.
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Masons
Genesta
Bath Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Joan Brooks
Waldo Brooks
Denny Road
Rainbow Assembly
Eleanor Marks
Frieda Legard
Miss Marks
Miss Legard
Hilda Bowers
Sylvia Bowers
Viola Osgood
Frances Marks
Jean McKay
Carol Quimby
Charity
Betty Newell
Hope
Anita Deering
Faith
Kathryn Libby
Barbara Taber
Jane Ledyard
Sandra Daley
Robert Morse
Love
Waneta Estes
Religion
Florence Fullerton
Carolyn McKay
Natalie Hathorne
Fidelity
Marion Smith
Rena Legard
Service
Martha Wood
Confidential Observer
Patricia Atwood
Outer Observer
Jean Bowers
Patricia Robinson
Dorothy Robinson
Hazel Warner
Diane Bailey
Benny Belanger
Joyce Stover
Sandra Torrey
Beverly Estes
Christel Cornish
Janice Perham
Jean Brown
Priscilla Marble
Elizabeth Marble
Janice Gilmore
Elizabeth Bull
Lardina Caverly
Diane Longley
Sylvia Googin
Frances Warner
Phyllis Warner
Bernice Green
Ruth Bowman
Miss Brooks
Mrs. Osgood
Evelyn Morse
Mother
Janice Knight
Eastern Star
Rainbow
Narrow Escape of Georgetown Couple in Auto
Mr and Mrs Henry J Frye both 66 of Georgetown had a narrow escape when their beach wagon slid down an ice coated hill at Arrowsie and plunged from a wooden bridge into two feet of water. Mrs Nora Hanna of Georgetown aided them after stopping roadside in Bath. They were taken to Bath Memorial hospital with severe shock and exposure. Mr Frye to be X rayed for a possible shoulder injury. Sheriff Loring D Small and Trooper George C Buzzell investigated. Measurements show the car slid 261 feet before hitting the bridge.
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Henry J. Frye
Georgetown
Arrowsie
Nora Hanna
George C. Buzzell
Roberts Memorial Fountain Falls in Bath City Park
A nearly 50 year old fountain in Bath City park toppled onto the pond ice overnight and lies broken beyond repair. Erected in 1906 by John W Roberts with a $300 memorial gift for his wife Mrs. Harry W Tucker, the iron foundation rust likely failed under the 12 foot eight inch bronze castings.
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Roberts Memorial
Bath City
John W. Roberts
Harry W. Tucker
Middle Street
Mother's March for Polio Nets $2076.62 in City Drive
Marching Mothers about 200 strong covered the city for the March of Dimes polio drive and raised 2076.62 for the National Fund for Infantile Paralysis. Names of several workers were later corrected for Ward 5.
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National Fund For
William Carmichael
Flint
Joseph Arthur Burns
Richard Carter
Bradley Osgood
Chandler Rogers
David Walker
Jack Warren
Mary Stover
Bessie Singer
Ward 5
Fireside Group Prepares Youth Week With Luncheon
The Fireside group of Winter Street Church held a Thursday noon luncheon as part of Youth Week activities for the Call To Commitment to United Church activities. The luncheon was prepared and served by a mothers committee including Mrs. Edward True Mrs. John Parker Mrs. Alfred Caton and Mrs. Ralph Warren.
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Winter Street Church
United Church
Weslop Methodist Church
Edward True
John Parker
Alfred Caton
Ralph Warren
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Federal Security Agency
Bath Municipal Court
Walter E. Madden
R. Deering
Kennebec County
Health and Welfare
Founders Day Meeting OF
Association Annual Meeting
Senator Cross
Bowdoinham
Rev
C. M. Campbell
Rotary
Russia
Met
Ec Acho
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