Public housing application period extended to March 14
Bath city actions secured a two week extension for the public to apply to purchase units at Hyde Park Terrace and Lambert Park. Public Officials including City Manager Judkins and Senators Payne and Smith pressured PHA officials after concerns over the February 28 deadline and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Housing Administration
Hyde Park Terrace
Lambert Park
Stanley W. Judkins
Robert Hale
U. S
Frederick G. Payne
Margaret Chase Smith
Payne
Hale
Times
Judkins
Herman Hillman
PHA
New York City
Hillman
Senators
Bath
Bath State Police School Grads Get Duty Assignments
Three Bath men who graduated from the Maine State Police Academy at Augusta Nov 15 have received regular assignments. William S. Boyland will patrol Troop B from Portland to Yarmouth based in Scarborough. Earl Haines remains on Troop B duty with Lawrence Vigne as they move to Brunswick. Warren P. Munsey moves from Troop E to weighing scores at Kittery after training. Robert L. Coombs shifts from Kittery to Troop C based in Skowhegan and will patrol Augusta to Waterville. Both Munsey and Coombs are married with one child each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine State Police Academy
Augusta
William S. Boyland
Bath Police Department
Scarborough
Portland
Yarmouth
Boylands
South Freeport
Brunswick
Wiscaset
Philip Hodgkins
Earl Haines
Lawrence Vigne
Wativille Coombs
al O
Munsey
Area Town Meetings Spark Political Rivalries and Plans
Area communities near Bath prepare for 1958 town meetings with candidates facing re election battles in Georgetown and West Bath. Key issues include a 19069.04 school funding article and building permit ordinances, with multiple opposed incumbents and budget items under consideration. Georgetown and West Bath plan elections March 7 8 and 9 with a 30 article warrant in West Bath and a new elementary school funding push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Georgetown
First
Lloyd E. Pinkham
Harry H. Heald
Alton P. Reed
M. B. Heald
Christine Plummer
West Bath
Donald C. Ambrose
Ida C. Stover
Carolyn T. Lemont
Courtney EF. Stover
Maynard L. Carlton
Stover
George Rose
Arthur J. Reno
Bath Water District
Selectmen
Phippsburg
Cadets to Take Part in Drumfest at Boston Arena
The Cadets Junior Drum and Bugle Corps join the second annual Drumfest at Boston Arena on March 29. Sponsored by Lt Norman Prince Drum and Bugle Corps, the event drew over eight thousand spectators last year and offers cash prizes and trophies for top teams. Judges from the All American Judges Assn Massachusetts chapter will rate seven to eight minute performances with drums bugles and bearing scored to 100 points. Tickets available via Corps Director William Milliken or at the arena on contest night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Tobsy Rose
Boston Arena
Norman Prince
Drum and Bugle Corps
Malden
Miss
Boston
All- American Judges Assn
Massachusetts
William Milliken
Bath Plans to Form Junior Chamber of Commerce
A Bath civic effort aims to organize a Junior Chamber of Commerce for men aged 21 to 35. Edward Stilphen and local organizers announce meetings at Bath’s city hall area, with the Westbrook Jaycees aiding the effort. The organization promotes community improvement and business leadership through nationwide Jaycees chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Maine
Westbrook Jaycees
Bath Boy Lost From Destroyer in the Mediterranean
Kenneth Preston Fish, Radio Seaman U S Navy, 20, of 433 Lark Street, was lost at sea on February 17 aboard the USS Ingraham in the Mediterranean. A telegram from Vice Admiral H P Smith confirmed his death and noted his body was not recovered. Memorial services are set for March 2 at the Brunswick Naval Air Station chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy K. Fish
Lark Street
Department of the Navy
Washington
Kenneth Preston Fish
Seaman
Mediterranean
U.S. S. Ingraham
H. P. Smith
Naval
Peronnel
Seaman Fish
Morse High School
Navy
Markson Bros
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Ralph G. Caldwell
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
Bath Chamber Committee Eyes Sites for Homes
The Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Housing Development Committee discussed vacant city land for homes, noting ample sites and focusing on 22 acres beside Lambert Park. They planned to contact Senator Frederick G Payne to learn current status as the land moves through federal disposal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing Development Committee of
Bath Area
Payne
Chambers
Howard W. Mayo
Public Housing Administration
General Services Administration
GSA
Maine
Bath
Post Office Rejects Mc Mann Acting Postmaster Choice
Rep. Hale said the Post Office Department would not approve Edward J. Mc Mann as acting postmaster to fill the coming vacancy after Edward N. retirement. Mc Mann led a Jan 28 committee vote with 38 ballots. Doyle 19, Larrabee 17, Rice 15, Low 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hale
Post Office Department
Edward J. McMann
Edward N
McMann
Charles B. Doyle
Edward L. Larrabee
Robert E Rice
Percy R- Low
Planning advisers report on survey of Bath city development
John T. Blackwell and John Atwood outlined a planning study during a Wednesday night meeting with the Bath Planning Board. The effort examines traffic flow, land use, and regional development options with Brunswick, possible riverfront control, and tourism assets as pathways to attract investment and improve retail trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
John T. Blackwell
Boston
John Atwood
Bath
Brunswick
Stanley W. Judkins
Donald T. Burkhardt
Bath Iron Works
Edward Sewall, Jr
Blackwell Group
Atwood
Sagadahoc
Augusta
Rockland
Area
Blackwell
Brunswick Naval Air Station
New Meadows
Supt
Loring R. Addison
Judkins
Merritt A. Mitchell
Edward J. Lee
James M. Temple
Boyd L. Bailey
Edward G. Atkinson
Paul A. Marchant
Coucilman
Frank Harvie T. Tarpy Schulten
Bath Area
Committee eyes wider group for Bath West Bath school plan
The Bath West Bath committee votes to widen inquiry beyond Bath and West Bath to include Woolwich Arrowsic Georgetown and Phippsburg. Secretary Adamsen to revise financial figures and assess two options for district formation while awaiting new council action.
Legion Post’s Membership Campaign Exceeds Previous Year
Senior Vice Commander Albert E. Wagner led Smith-Tobey Post at a Thursday meeting noting the current membership equals last year and is expected to surpass it. A supper for the Post Auxiliary is planned for March 22 with committee members Francis E. McLaughlin Donald J. Perrys Cmdr Abraham Greenblatt and others on the entertainment and finance teams.
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Legion Post
Albert E. Wagner
Smith-Tobey Post, American Legion
Francis E. McLaughlin
Donald J. Perrys
Post Auxiliary
Cmdr
Abraham Greenblatt
Wagner
Gardiner D. Rogers
Cedric French
Pastry Baking Tips: Top Shelf Browning Then Finish Below
Cooks place the pastry on the top oven shelf until the edges brown and then move it to the lower shelf to finish browning the bottom. The method helps achieve even color and crisp edges.
City Council to organize and hear budget Monday night
City Manager Stanley W. Judkins will present the proposed 1958 59 budget and annual message to the newly organized City Council next Monday night. New member Frank E. Harvie replaces Grace Blair. several terms expire on boards and commissions. budget hearing date will be set and routine meetings times established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley W. Judkins
Frank E. Harvie
Grace Blair
James W. Temple
Edward G. Atkinson
Arthur W. Gediman
Merritt A. Mitchell
Sion
William L Skelton
Prawer
Zonings Board
West Bath Man Larrabee Declares Candidacy For County Commissioner
Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath, a veteran of the Maine House and Senate, announced his Republican candidacy for county commissioner at the state primary. Charles B. Doyle seeks another term but has not officially announced. Tonight in city hall the Republican committee will pick a postmaster candidate amid local political activity. Larrabee has held multiple local offices including road commissioner, school board member, first selectman, and moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Larrabee
West Path
Maine Ways of Representatives
Senate
Charles B Doyle
Cty Hall
Republican City Committee
Getiing
Jarrabee
Surane Wapgeney
Lhss
Larrabee
Dr MacCamphbell Addresses Bath Junior High Guidance Talk
Dr James C MacCamphbell an assistant professor of education at the University of Mine spoke at Bath Junior High on Guidance at the Elementary Level. He stressed home and classroom roles with the guidance specialist and outlined aims to help children maximize resources, understand themselves and plan for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacCamphbell
James C. MacCampbell
University of Mine
Bath
MacCampbell
MacCampbel
Plannin
Granville Colby
P.T. A
Linda Ames
Southibndma Ayey Cuth Group
Carroll A. Deering
South End
North Center
Huse
D.ke
Fisher
Mitchell
West Bath
Bath Junior High
Juvenile Indian Orphan Settlement in South Dakota
In Pierre South Dakota a 300 acre tract houses 250 juvenile Indian boys and girls living on the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
High Masonic Honor Bestowed in Washington
Rev Dr David L. Wilson of this city received the York Grand Cross of Honor from the Red Cross of Constantine at a special meeting in the Statler Hotel Washington. The award followed Masons of America annual meetings and a Presidential breakfast hosted by Pr arc Land. Notables included Chief Justice Fay Warren Admiral and Generals, with Senator Hale and Rep Mein tire in attendance. The honor marks stellar service recognition within Masonic bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros of
Constantine
Ameren
Statler Hotel
Washington
Gadete
David L. Wilson
Wilson
Wahington
Grand Masters of Masons of America
Contentrg
Prarc Land
Eisenhower
Nixon
Fay Warren
Supreme Court
Navy
Army
Air Force
U. S
Maine
Grand Lodge
Hale
Meintire
Aubrey Burbank
Skowkepan
York
McIntire
West
Council To Fill Number Of Posts Monday Night
City council members will meet to fill five major vacancies this Monday. William L. Skelton and Sam Prawer indicate willingness to seek renewed terms. Alex Burden will not seek re election. Edgar L. Black Jr. remains at home with a severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Carleton W. Lowell
Derby
Asarstits
Dh Rey
William L. Skelton
Alex Burden
Zoning Board of Appeals
Sam Prawer
Council Ducant
Towns Await Caucus Calls From Committee
Fragmented text describes towns awaiting caucus instructions from a committee. Mentions districts, state efforts, and calls for coordinated action as a unified statewide process is pursued. The source shows garbled passages and unclear names or dates.
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Bath State Police
Junior C. Ofc
Bath Boy
Kenneth P. Fish
Chamber Housing Group
P.O. Dept
M’mann
Bath-West Bath
City Hall
Ditrict Commission
Woolwich
Arrowsie
George
Adiisons
Wet Bath
Phippsburge
State Department of Education
Sinclair
Frank W. Kenyon
Andrew J. Hart
Post
Robert Deraps
Post No
Phillips
Donald J. Gurney
Special Committee On Finance
Orville Davis
Scott Kittredge
Edgar Leavitt
Harry E. Ring
Tax Assessors
Personnel Service Commis
Roberts
West Bath Man
Edgar L. Black, Jr
Deering Street
Ross, Jr
If Judes Atonzy
Coz ‘Hurn
Jean Oo
Pre-Covention
Initicn
Eneri
Cvs
Carmen
Ition Prin Ps
Serer
Repubbican
Die Meier
Townvike Ifeloor
J. Horace McClure
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