Bath Should Have Marine Museum Move Gains Support
Harold Sewall Williams urges Bath to start a marine museum, citing local interest and historic shipbuilding heritage. The Times pledges full cooperation to collect artifacts and preserve Bath’s ongoing maritime contributions for future generations. The call stresses immediate action to avoid loss of memorabilia and momentum.
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Harold Sewall Williams
the Times
Bath
Williams
Times
Maine
Brotherhood Week Observance Promotes Unity and Understanding
National Brotherhood Week to be observed nationwide in February 2027. President Eisenhower serves as honorary chairman with Ben Duffy of Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborne as general chairman. The 1955 theme is One Nation Under God and aims to reduce prejudice by promoting personal dedication to human rights and encouraging informal home discussions across communities.
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National Conference of Christians and Jews
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ben Duffy
Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborne, Inc
Everett R. Clinchy
National Conference
Forced to Close Goddard's Pond Skating Rink
Flooding and leaks in the Goddard's Municipal Skating Rink dam force closure for the rest of the season. Water shortage from a broken Kennebec pipeline caused a two foot ice drop and ruin of over half the skating area. Sewall and Hyde Park rinks remain open for the season.
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Goddard's Pond
Goddards Municipal Skating Rink
Recrea
Kennebec River
Phi
Tion
Sewall
Hyde Park
Hunter Mistakes Beaver For Black Bear Cub In New Hampshire Woods
In Andover a Connecticut hunter saw a dark animal by a pool and fired, killing a 65 pound beaver. Deputy Sheriff George Martin, staying with him, identified the animal as a beaver after transporting it to his home.
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Beaver
Andover
N. H
Connecticut
George Martin
Martin
Racing newcomer Nolan brings eight horses to Gulfstream Park
Thomas D Nolan, new to the turf, arrives at Gulfstream Park with eight horses this season. He bought 13 yearlings at summer sales and shipped the best to Florida to race under the Glad-Acre Farm colors.
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Hallandale
Fla
Thomas D Nolan
Gulfstream Park
Nolan
Florida
United States Population Expands by 2.83 Million in 1954
The nation’s population rose by 2,830,000 during 1954, reflecting continued growth across multiple states and urban areas as births outpaced deaths and migration patterns shifted nationwide.
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United States
Morse High Tops Lewiston 68 46 in Home Victory
Morse High defeated Lewiston 68 to 46 at Morse gym led by Thaxter Trafton and Eddie Marchetti. Bishop and DeCapua contributed strong play as Morse built a 38 22 halftime edge and maintained control despite missing starters. Morse improves to 14 3 while Lewiston falls to 12 4 with Cony High looming on Friday.
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Morse High
Lewiston High
Morse Gym
Blue Devils
Thaxter Trafton
Dick Bishop
Eddie Marchetti
Gene Hunter
Brunswick
Wes DeCapua
Bob Billington
Phil Weybrant
Bob Haggett
Bishop
Morse
Blue Devil
Trafton
Marchetti
DeCapua
Lewiston
Huntermen
Cony High of
Auguista
Bath Junior High
Bishop and
Pierce
Farrell
Hagegett
Musk
Weybrandt
Billington
Brown
Massey
Marcous
Stuart
Soucy
Gagne
Melvin
Hall
Hilton and
Maguire
Bath
Ll Thayer
Harrington
Perry
Farren
Protter
G Powers
Towle Wetherington
F.G
Pinkham
Avery
Sprague
T. Stinson
King
Kingsbury
Robinson
C. Stinson
Bourget
Legislative Happenings By Rep Rodney E Ross Jr
The sixth week of Maine's 97th Legislature shows new members adapting to duties. Public hearings and many bills fill days, with high interest in reapportionment and the Veterans Bonus Bill. The Madison Square Garden note anchors a concluding historical fact.
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Rep
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Maine
House
Municipal Court Hears Fourteen Guilty Pleas
Recorder Arthur Dolloff presided over three cases with George J. Lacy and Woodrow H. Robinson pleading guilty for liquor and speeding offenses on Washington Street and Route 201. Lacy paid 100 dollars plus 782 in costs, Robinson 10 dollars and 5.70 in costs, Libby 20 dollars and 7.30 in costs. Judge Gardiner R. Deering handled one case where Elmer D. Eaton was found guilty of unlawfully setting a trap near a muskrat house and paid 10 dollars plus 1082 costs.
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Arthur Dolloff
George J. Lacy
Lemont Street
John P. Carey
Washington Street
Robert Starling
Lacy
Woodrow H. Robinson
South Portland
Byron Marshall
Milton S. Libby
Portland
George C. Buzzell
Gardiner R. Deering
Elmer D. Eaton
Litchfield
Bowdoin
Eaton
Bath council names Ring acting city manager
City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr was named acting city manager of Bath at a special council meeting. He will serve until a new manager is chosen to replace Nathan C White who left for West Hartford Conn. Ring previously served in the interim after previous resignations. The council also created a three member Board of Appeals and an alternate under a new zoning ordinance and discussed Civil Defense director possibilities. The meeting approved transferring 1862 17 from the school repairs fund to the department for current use and accepted the clerk's election tabulations from Monday's municipal vote.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Bath
Ring
Nathan C. White
West Hartford
Conn
Ralph F. Mittendorf
White
Board of Appeals
Sam Prawer
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Dwight Pierce
Alex Burden
Civil Defense
Merritt A. Mitchell
Ronald C. Oulton
John F
Leonard
Louis of
Stanley R. Hunter
Eastham Guild, Jr
Harry E. Cooke
Donald F. Perry
New Meadows Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting
The New Meadows Yacht Club gathered at the South End PTA hall for its annual meeting after a meat pie dinner. Officers were elected unanimously with Owen H. Williams as commander and Theodore Watson as vice commander. Plans include a July rendezvous with several regional yacht clubs and a vote to purchase a new generator.
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Meadows Yacht Club, Inc
South End
P.T.A. Hall
Everett Wallace
Owen H. Williams
Leonard Litchfield
Elmer B. Williams
Everett E. Wallace
Theodore Watson
Lawrence Small
John Barry
John Gilmore
West Bath Grange hosts guest officers night with 122 attend
West Bath Grange held a guest officers night Monday with 122 in attendance including 59 visitors. New state deputies Byron Harrington and Alice Harrington attended. The program featured songs readings skits and a Valentine themed decor with corsages and boutonnieres for guest officers. The event closed with refreshments and a note that Pauline Belanger 4-H club leader will lead next week’s program.
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West Bath Grange
Gwendolyn Douglas
Progressive
Dana Sullivan
Enterprise
Eleanor Ripley
Topsham
G. C. Marriner
Ronald Riendeau
Alfreda Perkins
Dromore
George Leonard
Dirigo
Pamalee Elie
Charles Morse
Tops
Janet Cotton
Byron Harrington
Alice Harrington
Topsham Grange
Boutonnieres
Freda Sullivan
Dora Royal
Viola Riske
Omah Mercier
Dfrigo
Evelyn Gagner
George
Joseph Leonard
Byron
Clyde Bailey
Woolwich
Margaret Morse
Wilhelmina Small
Carey Burr
Dorothy Prince
Joyce Ryan
Valentine
West Bath
Alice Burgess
Pauline Belanger
Thelma Sylvester
Father and Son Banquet Planned by Cub Scout Pack 55
55th annual Father and Son banquet scheduled for Thursday Feb 17 at 6 p.m. in Winter Street Church with Pack Committee and Den Mothers planning pre banquet activities and a banquet program. Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary to serve dinner. Red Rose Troop adopts Patrol system. Patrols named Lady's Slipper Lily of the Valley Bluejay with leaders listed. Valentine party set for Feb 14 at South End PTA hall 7 15 to 9 30 p.m. invitations extended. uniforms requested. Ad Altare Dei Cross awarded to First Class Scout David Bourque at St Mary’s 7 30 Mass with detailed criteria and parallel awards God and Country and Ner Tamid noted.
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Pack 55
Cub Scout Pack 55
Winter Street Church
C. Arthur Mayo, Jr
Winter Street
Red Rose
Lady's Slipper
Ruth Doughty
Arlene King
Lily of the Valley
Marine Earle
Jean Vachon
Bluejay
Dora Staples
Sue Lutz
Janet King
St. Mary’s
David Bourque
Troop 5 Girl Scouts Meet At Hyde Park Center
Troop 5Girl Scouts met Tuesday last week at Hyde Park Community building. They danced taught by Mrs Arthur Bowker. Dues and Juliette Low fund were discussed. Mrs John McCole assisted in Mrs Alberta Hill absence. Decorations were made for the party while older scouts worked on the Troop paper under the Journalistic badge. Good Night Circle closed the session. Color guards named Jean Orr Helena Marco Judy Ashe Barbara Woods. Loretta Bailey served as colony bearer.
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Hyde Park
Arthur Bowker
Juliette Low
John McCole
Alberta Hill
Marco
McCole
Aubrey Steen, Jr
Jean Orr
Helena Marco
Judy Ashe
Barbara Woods
Loretta Bailey
Scout Week at St Marys Leaders and Scouts event
St Marys Leaders and Scouts joined an instructional Scout program at Huse School on Thursday evening under William Niss. The group held Holy Communion last Sunday and thanks were extended to the men women and scouts who contributed.
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St. Mary's
St. Mary’s
Huse School
William Niss
Kingfisher Brownies Active in School Year Events
Kingfisher Brownies of the Lillian F. Fisher school have held multiple activities over the last month. Officers include Sharon Condon as chairwoman, Sandra Wagner vice chair, Jackie Smith treasurer, Karen Marble secretary, with Juliette Low girl Amy Jaquith and Jaren Stilphen as flag bearers. Color guards list Janet Stewart and Marjorie Comeau, plus Elaina Clark Loretta Knight Constance Ramsey and Ruth Wilson on the game committee. A folk dancing session was led by Mrs. William VU. Niss. a puppet show by Alden Green and Harold Fielding followed, with potato puppets made at the later meeting. Three Red Rose Troop 6 Girl Scouts attended the puppet show to work on a project.
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Kingfisher Brownies
Lillian F. Fisher
Sharon Condon
Sandra Wagner
Jackie Smith
Karen Marble
Cynthia Staples
Juliette Lowgirl
Amy Jaquith
Jaren Stilphen
Janet Stewart
Marjorie Comeau
Elaina Clark
Loretta Knight
Constance Ramsey
Ruth Wilson
Colleen O'Donnell
Ellen Oliver
Crossword Across and Down Clues Match
A compact list of crossword clues with across and down entries including Exclama tion of sorrow and Scored plus items like Rhode Island abbr and God of war. The puzzle features standard entries such as Att ic room and Rapid current of water alongside terms for Sloth Blunders and Obnoxious persons.
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Rhode Island
Cryptoquote Puzzle Reveal and Attribution Notes
The item explains a daily substitution cipher puzzle with sample phrases and a Shakespeare quote. It notes letter substitutions, changing daily codes, and is distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Shakespeare
King Features Syndicate
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