Bath City Council votes on Ross bill referendum stance
At the February meeting Bath officials debated sending City Solicitor Rubin to a legislative hearing on the Ross bill. Council stalemate followed with six voting against and four for Rubin's attendance. Other actions included audits, water main survey talks, and cemetery ordinance passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath City
Rep
Ross’ Bill
Harold J. Rubin
John Leonard
Ward Two
Robert Brewer
Ward Three
Rubin
Augusta
Ward Five
Philip Oliver
Oliver
Ronald Oulton
Arthur Gediman
Donald Perry
Ward
Gediman
Brewer
Oliver, Oulton
Harvey Rowe
James McGuiggan
Jesse Allen
Perry
Brewer, Leonard
Eastham Guild, Jr
City Manager Report February 1955 January 1955 municipal activity
City records show January 1955 police gave 40 arrests, 15 non fatal auto accidents, 143 complaints investigated, and parking meter revenue averaging 194.93 weekly. Fire department logged 16 alarms, including a January 31 fire on North Street Extension with rapid multi unit response and a trunk line issue at the switchboard affecting emergency calling.
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Brunswick
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Bath
Fire Department
North Street
Central Station
Brunswick and
Bath DeMolay Installs Officers At Weekend Ceremony
Bath Chapter Order of DeMolay installed its officers Saturday at the Masonic Temple with Jack Warren as Master Councilor for the coming term in a ceremony attended by 125 members and guests. State and local leaders present awarded merit keys and a traveling jewel to Warren, and the chapter earned a state cup for membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Order OF D’molay
Masonic Temple
Jack Warren
Donald Hallgren
Maine
Robert Brown
Donald Small
Robert Bruns
Donald Doyle
Lance Fuller
David Potter
Richard Crabtree
Once Morse
Rietey
Qunior
Geor Langbehn
Higgins
Edrye
Ring
Almoner
Gordon Allen
Everett Rd True
Donald McAllister
Warren
de- Molay
Neil West
Victor Fuller
Peter Crocker
James Annis
John Chase
Carle Clarke
Wayne Perry
Richard Leask
Roy Stewart
Bruce Weybrant
Joseph Fullerton
Theodore Andrews
Robert McRae
McRae
Hallgren
Mathar
Bath Memorial modernizes operating rooms for safety
Bath Memorial hospital completes modernization of two operating rooms two delivery rooms and emergency space to eliminate any anesthesia explosion risk Officials say the five rooms now feature spark proof outlets grounded floors explosion proof lights and new tables and lights The project funded at over 5000 dollars was led by Raymond C Small and the hospital board with guidance from Dr Francis A Winchenbach and Dr Niles Perkins The corporators meet Saturday in the hospital cafeteria to view the upgrades
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Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath Memorial
Board of Trustees
Trustees of
Memorial Hospital
National Fire Protection Association
Boston
New England Hospital Assembly
George J. Thomas
St. Francis Hospital
Pittsburgh
Francis A. Winchenbach
Niles Perkins
Bath Mémorial
Bath
Raymond C. Small
Duncan McInnes
Donald N. Small
G. Baer Connard
Small
Public Health Nursing Group Annual Session Report Highlights
At the February meeting in the Association room Mrs Ruth Henry RN presented the period Dec 31 1954 to Jan 1955 report. It outlines goals to promote health prevent disease provide home nursing and support school health. It notes TB clinic duties immunization efforts visits and clinic attendance plus trips to Bath Lewiston and Portland for services. A slate of officers was nominated: Mrs George E Sargent president David Dickson first VP Mrs M Dean Shaw second VP Mrs Leon Buck secretary Fred Haggett treasurer.
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Public Health Nursing Association
Association
Front Street
Ruth Henry
R. N
State Division
Lewiston
State Department of Health
Bath
Masonic Temple
Henry
Portland Heart Clinic
Lewiston Crippled Children Clinic
Bath Memorial Hospital
Eastham Guild, Jr
Harry Morin
Mel Merritt Mitchell
George E. Sargent
David Dickson
M- Dean Shaw
Leon Buck
Fred Haggett
Public Health Nursing
Naval destroyer Sherman launches amid distinguished turnout
The first ship of its type to be built in the United States, the Sherman, was launched with high‑profile guests including Hon. James H. Smith Jr. and Gov. Muskie. The 418‑foot destroyer displaces 3518 tons and exceeds 35 knots, armed with 5‑ and 3‑inch guns, homing torpedoes, and antisubmarine weapons.
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James H. Smith, Jr
Wilson de Leggett
Bureau of Ships
Navy Department
Sherman
Admiral Sherman
South Pacific
Spain
Navy
Bath Iron Works Denies Sale Rumor Amid Stock Rise
BIW president John R. Newell stated he has no knowledge of any sale rumor beyond what he reads in papers. General Dynamics, linked to the bid, also denied interest. AP reports note stock gains amid speculation that atomic power developments may involve BIW in future destroyer construction.
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Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath
John R. Newell
BIW
General Dynamics Corp
Bath Plant
Associated Press
Atomic Power Developments
Newell
Portland Press Herald
New York Stock Exchange
Press Herald
Bath officials press parking district before legislature
Four Bath leaders told Maine Legislature’s Legal Affairs Committee they seek a parking district to run meters and provide free parking. They cited Bath’s strong business interest and central-area parking needs as justification. The committee took the bill under advisement after a brief hearing.
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Bath
Maine
Nathan C. White
Harold J. Rubin
Merritt A. Mitchell
Louis O. Couture
Rubin
Couture
White
Mitchell
Bath Academy
City of
Bath City
Tax Board of Appeals
Board of Appeals
Valentine Dance for Middle School Students at Huse Memorial
A Valentine dance for sixth to eighth grade pupils is set Friday at Huse Memorial school from 7 to 10 PM. Coombs' orchestra provides music. Refreshments will be served. Patrons include Mr and Mrs John M Conley Jr Mr and Mrs George Gardener and Mr and Mrs Charles Lee. Committee members are Mr and Mrs Cyrus Ashe chairmen Mr and Mrs Ralph Brewer Melvin Comeau and George Nugent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Memorial School
Huse P. T.A
Coombs’ Orchestra
John M. Conley, Jr
George Gardenier
Charles Lee
Cyrus Ashe
Ralph Brewer
Melvin, Comeau
George Nugent
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Recreation Department
Retreation Community Center Fund
Threeman Board of Appeals
Zoning Committee
Oulton
Alex A. Burden
Sam Prawer
H. Rodney Brooke
Police and Fire
Ard
Cottage Street
Frank T. Allegrin
William H. Hinckley
Cottage Park
Dad
Temple
Peter Owen
Supreme Council For
Alad Seaureaana
Linwood Temple
Mothers
Boothbay Harbor O.E.S
Harry Allen
Rudolph McRae
Donald Page
Advisory Council
Supreme Council Order of de- Molay
de Molay
Dad Advisor
Edward Frye
Charles Higgins
George Langbehn
David Newcomb
Harvey Prawer
Edward True
Ralph Warren
Forest City
Portland
Florence Fullerton
Rainbow Assembly
Hazel Warner
Philip Wyman
Genesta
O.E.S
Montgomery
St. Bernard Royal Arch
Leah Page
Esther
Grand Chapter
THE
Mkos
Vulukes B&b
Ssmikman
Molino
Fia
Admiat Ruriest
Onetimiai
Ucsinoyer
Bath Iron Works Corp
Kennebec River
Public Health Nursing Group
Chief of Naval Operations
Forrest P. Sherman
Troyer Sherman
Quincy, Mass
Bethlehem Steel Corp
C. L. C. Atkeson
N. K. Dietrich
Valentine Schoeffer
J. A. Snackenberg
First Naval District
R. L. Swart
J. H. Wellings
A. M. Charlton
E. L. Cochrane
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
G. L. Markle
John Fitzpatrick
Edward Sherman
Ernest Sherman
USNR
Frank Sherman
John Sherman
Mary Sherman
Paul Sherman
Owen Brewster
Robert Williamson
Maine Supreme Court
H. Marriott Welch
Washington Street
Bath Shipbuilding
Valentine
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