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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1957

Page

4

Maine Education Official Keynotes Bath PTA Founder’s Day

Maine Commissioner of Education Dr Warren G Hill told Bath residents the state can improve schooling through district consolidation and a broad program including music art libraries and literature. He urged backing from local pre education groups and outlined goals to raise the lowest school levels to city standards while expanding opportunities across the system.

Maine Warren G. Hi Bath Hill Wall Charlotte Redon South Bret PY Miro Belwerd I. Kinder Suen Pfighi Wallasta Vwiil Veacher Association Martin Vib Sargent Gathes Chantrat Council of Parents and Teachers Shire Jiames Wag [ Mart FO Merton Bradway Kirk Robert Warren G HIG Baths Lillian Fo Fisher I. Hoown Martin v Bo Sargent Bath Central Corncil Mia Charlotte Redion Miane Pioneer

Rotarians Mark 50th Anniversary of Organization Bath Rotary

Bath Rotary commemorates the 52nd founding anniversary of Rotary with a Feb 19 meeting at Central Congregational church vestry. President Horton Eliason notes Rotary aims include friendship, community betterment, youth citizenship, professional standards, and international understanding.

Bath Rotary Club of Rotary Rotary Club Central Congregational Church Vestry Rotaury Horton Eliason The Bath Rotary Club Rotary Aehiv Ries

Inheritance Document Tied to Bath Native Mythic Fortune Claim

A Bath connected inheritance document prompts questions about a wealth claim tied to Rolf von Reitzenstein. The draft transfer cites access to estates in Chile, Bolivia, Peru and other regions, with an alleged $40 million value, though the document remains unaccepted and no funds have been received.

Rolf von Reitzenshen Foorwalk Fon Amerscai Hardelf Belpouin Dias Bahia Hou Karis Sapadahoe Bea Real Gian New Decen Chile Arventioa Tolivia Menador Peru Dusas Senmier von Peeitzenstein Rolf

McClure Auto Deal Backed by Decades of Fair Dealing

A promotion for McClure Auto emphasizes thirty six years of fair dealing. Customers are encouraged to buy at CAHILL'S SERVICE STATION on Leeman Highway with contact number 13-9898 to prove it against competitors.

McClure Cahill Leeman Highway Dilal

Heiress Praised As Finest Thespians Production

Moree High school auditorium hosted a Saturday eve performance of The Heiress directed by Edward Cutterfield. Cast members Catherine Sloper William White Eleanor Darrforth Lavina Penni and others delivered notable portrayals as the early American stage set and period design enhanced by Albert W Champ’s artful arrangements.

Audi Forum Jeeal Edward Cutterfield Mrs Dare Catherine Sloper William White Edporvane Townsend Eleanor Darrforth Lavina Penni Niin Successil Martha Feretos Mares Wel Mir Montpomtery Rosaly Forde Lawrence Wrecht Marry Dbaker Aloo Pil Levard Howard Healing Butterhield Phorapson Raehsard Haskell Martha Beretoe Danforth Gladys Pasher Maryvaret Blaherty Properties Marjorie Fareite Rownvell Uiaskell

Lecturer's Program Shown At West Bath Orange Meeting

West Bath Orange featured a lecturer Mrs Persis Muller at a Monday program with a memory of Ivers Hackett, 64 attendees including Presumpscott Dro Maine guests. The gathering included songs, poems, a fableau on George Washington, a pantomime, a comedy, a six-essay discussion, and a closing dance.

Persis Muller West Bath Crenp Columbia George Waehinglon Verry McNell Washington Berths Palmer Old Virginny Mierence Palmer Estella Doidity Faria Ue O Donald Coombs Herbert Simpson James Royal Joseph Laprabee Huth Deurhty Matte Collins Grocer Hobert Lawrence Palmer Donald Croats Verna Coombs Mie Shangles Verl McNelly Isis Mrs Miller Pia Dae

Woolwich Set to Vote on Zoning Bill at Town Meeting

Woolwich residents prepare to vote on an proposed zoning ordinance at the annual town meeting scheduled for March 16 and 17. The measure, prepared by a committee led by Chairman Larry Edwards, aims to guide future development and address local planning needs.

Woolwich Ball's Market Darry Market Reed O Bell Poth Mureladings Ordi Thaibkee Larry Edwards TD Tarpy Schaken John Dearward Chester Leeman JG Bailey

Fellowship Night At Winter Street Church Parents’ Evening

Parents attended the Pilgrim Fellowship of Winter Street Congregational Church for a worship service led by Joyce Ring and Donald Nadine with Barbara Lawrence at piano. The program included a business session, a discussion on teenage parent relations, an impromptu skit with Mrs Alpert White and Morton Brad, and remarks by Peter Crocker and Nancy Doyle.

Pilgrin Fellowship Winter Street Congregational Church Joyce Ring Donald Nadine Barbara Lawrence Peter Francisco Dean Farnham Alpert White Morton Brad Wavy Nancy Dovile Nancy Doyle Scott Alexander Stewart Bradway Sanford Brown Alden Green James Hinanvon Deborah Lawrence William Leavitt Tippy Newell Virginia Percy Willian Reed Geraldine Robbins Nancy Temple Edie Anced Roy Loewrenes Ralph Crouker Tri Nodine Frank Butcher Thornton Percy Albert Jo White Kenneth Francisco Fred Osgood Stanley Alexander Merton Siadway Elves Ors Whildreth Horner Chester Axline

Woolwich Town Office Races Set With Six Contenders

Woolwich voters choose three selectmen from six candidates for March 31. Incumbents Anthony S Dodge Harold O Leeman and Richard McElinan seek re election. Lawrence Edwards Dale Privoys and Samuel Guth Edwards vie for the first selectman post. Other town offices, including clerk Elva Aobalwata, are unopposed. Tax rates and revaluation details noted.

Woolwich Wall Tarpy Schulten Stanley IC Elwell Anthony S Dodge Pei Harold O . Leeman Veary Strout

Inner Wheel Luncheon Meeting Planned This Thursday

Inner Wheel prepares a Thursday luncheon at the Coca Politan club with Mis fed ward W Peridythisnas and Mrs Wyatt Alberston on the hospitality committee. A motif with a colorful sewer centerpiece is featured as envelopes are filled for the actor Seal campaign under Mrs John Parker’s supervision at Pryde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital.

Inner Wheel Cocapolitan Club Wyatt Albertson Charley Small Raymond Farnhao Seal Camipaiin John Parker Pryde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Walkera: Blow Bank Cine

Community Meeting At Lincoln Street Home Attendees Named

March 7 gathering at the Lincoln street home of Mr Charles To included Mrs Lia Neodine and a list of attendees: Reginald Parker Chester Plant George Sargent Loring Addison Carl Albee Erling Barsne Lynn Bussey Hildreth Fisher Kenneth Francisco Warren Kershner plus guests Mrs Francis Howe of Weston Muss

Wall Laincoln Street Charles Lia Neodine Reginald Parker Chester Plant George Sargent Loring Addison Carl Albee Erling O. Barsne Lynn M Bussey Hildreth Hh Fisher Kenneth Francisco Warren Kershner Francis Howe Weston Muss

Sewall Named Chairman Of City Planning Board

Sewall, production engineer of MW Sewall & Co, is named chairman of the city planning board formed by the City Council. The board aims to assemble data for an overall development plan and consider federal and municipal funding for future projects. Members include Mi rada and Transit for the Minnesota Department of Development, with meetings set to outline directions for the coming years.

Sewall Fewird Sewall MW Sewall & Co Bith City Hill

Morse High Students Place Second In Merit Scholarship Contest

Morse High announces two seniors from Westermeyer, Vaniere and Daniel, named as runners up in the 1957 Merit Scholarship competition. National Merit Scholarship Corporation praised their high ranks though they did not reach finals, with letters of commendation to be sent to colleges chosen by the students.

Morse Nacional Scholarship Corporation Wobitin Raressen Vaniere Daniel Westermeyer Minne Clate John M Stalnaker NMSC Hreir Eden Vienne Joead United State

Woolwich School Children Tour State Capitol

Woolwich schoolchildren from Central school visited the State Capitol on Auprasta Tuesday escorted by teachers Mr Wallin Thornton and Mrs Maargarne Niles. About 600 mothers provided transportation as the group attended sessions of both the State Senate and House of Representatives and toured the new office building.

Central Schoool Woolwich Wallin Thornton Mes Maargarne Niles State Senate House of Representatives Torse Fame

Maine Visit Details With Lunch And Treats For Children

State Senator prank RooBbanley acted as aide for the group in Woolwich and seated visitors in the cafeteria where they lunched. They then toured the executive council chambers and Gov. Edmund S. Muskie's office before children returned home, with Len Bailey treating them to ice cream sundaes and a Maine brochure.

Woolwich Therm Mdhmund S

Civic Music Assn Concert Pleases Large Audience

The Civic Music Association's concert drew a large crowd and featured a diverse program. Notes on the performers and audience reactions emphasize the event's enthusiasm and the quality of the choreography and selections performed.

Civic Music Assn

City Manager Finishes Budget Draft for City Council

City Manager Stanley Wo Jud Kan completed the fiscal year budget draft. About 600 lines of detail are to be typed into the budget book for presentation to the City Council next Monday night. The council will set date for adoption before March 27 per city charter.

Stanley Wo Jud Kan Berg Boeing Canvoy Council Enor Eaby Crete Miarte Didi Rid Tipely Pheer Ber Capes Aia

Opposition Grows Over Swan Island Game Preserve Elimination Plan

Debates erupt as lawmakers and residents object to removing Swan Island from the game preserve. Key figures say the plan threatens waterfowl habitat and deer management with live trapping ongoing, and voices from Laeshie Dewitz Cleveland Curt and others call the plan costly and harmful.

Swan Island Perth Laeshie Dewitz Cleveland Phardid Pouedbette Cea Martine Wince Theo Searge Dewit Zane Carr Houdlette Maine

Bath Council Of Church Women Elect Officers

Bath council of church women elected officers after a meeting. Mrs Walter Upoluim and Miss Anna Tall faced blame as members of the Path Council. Warner was appointed to a committee for the coming year, with Mr Franklan Howe as a committee member.

Bath Council of Church Women Wales World Diy Seth I. Aet Ebro Miuy Mer Petrie Cheoutman World Cotes Walter Upoluim M Anna Tall Conner Chiweh

New Meadows Yacht Club Elects Officers Tuesday

New Meadows Yacht Club held its annual meeting selecting officers for the coming year. James Wallisnos of Storthand and Suter resident Be fen Pennt led the group as Commodore with Joli de Mul Lane as vice Commodore and Minnie Brown as secretary. Jock Barry re elected treasurer. New directors named include Frank DPhitorn Tepeth Pronereda and Sherman Yoru Sevan, while Owen Wallet and Breakey joined the committee. The event took place during a pay day gathering at Hotel Sedjoavied.

James Wallisnos Storthand Ane Oa Be Fen Pennt Meaclases Yach Clube Frank Dphitorn Redipange Pronereda Sherman Fae Cohwariian Owen Wallet Erie

Morse High Band Noted for Saxophone Section

Readable bits highlight Morse High School Band praised for a strong saxophone section. Vague fragments mention band, saxophones, and performance notes with uncertain context and limited details.

Morse High School

Local School Court Hears Tenor Saxophonist Case

The article reports a local school court involving musicians and instruments. Miro Parks and Ruth Ellen are named players, with Ketle Wiravecer and Rocuared Ouilen noted. The tenor saxophone part is described as lower in tone.

Huttovary

Kinesbury Seeks Reelection as Ada County Tax Assessor

Ernest Kinesbury announces reelection bid for the three year post on Ada County Board of Tax Assessor. A veteran public official native to Poebiairnian, he has 12 years on the board, works as a technician at Hath tigu Works, and is father to four. He attended Maine Appraisal School and University of Maine, with further studies at Univers ty of New Brunswick PP tipiektog, aiming to continue overseeing rural land assessments and property valuations.

Ernest Kinesbury Ada’ Ory Pie Ion Comlidade Inilealthy Koineebury Hath Tigu Works Ponpsbury Ding Maine Appraisal Vaiveraty of Maine Minveraity New Brunswick Tipiektog Pe Eriutive Board of Revotigeto Cme Olrdon Surey Cole Pereepeet

East Brunswick Church Dedicated Amid Construction Delays

A new East Brunswick church faces completion delays but plans a dedication ceremony for its fourth anniversary. The unfinished building will host services as crews finish the structure and raise funds with a cookbook sale while announcing the weekly schedule including morning and evening services and Bible study sessions.

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Adele Mitbin Margo Parkins Richard Oulton Stephen Broera Beith Diane Teniyles PTA Rotary International Edward J. McMann Pleasant St Thespians Fellowship of Winter St Whit Federal Leone Lermate Trantitot Miaune Department Winit Vera Sewell Chitaginin Shane Rietteee Pyar Evehd Bewin Arthur Donald Borkhardt Whem Sewell Patton Warrrens Morse High Woolwich School State Capitol Saad Pepe Ted Ted Etter Conia Teadae Mitteo Matteope Scottaned Haly New Meadows Yacht Club Praement Kinesbury East Brunswick Senate Bey New Baptiste Chauorche Ata
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