Engineers in America Face Shortage Threat, Quarles Warns
Assistant Defense Secretary Donald A. Quarles warns in Plans that the United States faces a serious shortage of engineers and scientists. He cites Russia producing about 50,000 engineers this year, with equal numbers of sub professionals, and notes a drop in US technical graduates since 1950. He urges renewed emphasis on guiding youth toward science and engineering careers.
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Pentagon
Defense
Donald A. Quarles
Russia
America
Quarles
Aircraft Industries Association of America
Mr.Quarles
Preserving Local Responsibility in Education
Dr. Robert E. Wilson of Standard Oil of Indiana warned against federal control of schools and urged continued local and private funding. He cited a projected 70 percent enrollment rise over 15 years and called for more unrestricted corporate gifts to colleges, praising civic leaders for backing local responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Wilson
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Chicago
Bath Iron Works Launches U S S Forrest Sherman Destroyer
The Bath Iron Works yard launches the U S S Forrest Sherman, an all purpose destroyer designed for rapid reproduction if needed. Navy officers praise Bath ships as the best of their type in the country, underscoring the yard’s strong record.
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America
Forrest Sherman
Bath Iron Works
Navy
Bath
Talk on Denmark at Couples Club Evening
Erick D Bolling of Wiscas presented a Denmark trip with color slides as guest speaker for the Winter Street Couples Club meeting Saturday. The program committee included Mr and Mrs A Dent Caton and others. A covered dish supper was arranged under supervision of Theodore and Kenneth co hosts.
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Denmark
Erick D. Bolling
Wiscasset
Eaker
Winter Street
A. Dent Caton
Fverett Norton
Homer Slief
Theodore Watson
Kenneth Francisco
Daniel Matter
Wallace
Social Entourage Attends Local Event Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Richard Sherwood join Mr and Mrs Kenneth Googins and Mr and Mrs William Gove at a community program. Also present are Mr and Mrs Loring R Addison Mr and Mrs Horace G Morse and Mr and Mrs George E Barker in attendance.
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Richard Sherwood
Kenneth Googins
William Gove
Program
Loring R. Addison
Horace G. Morse
George E. Barker
Marriage Intentions Filed In Haverhill Couple
Robert W. Sheehan and Elaine G. Atkinson filed marriage intentions at the City Clerk's office. Ali Brandt of Lockport set an all-time league series record of 886 with 33 strikes in a 1939 night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Sheehan
Andrew Sheehan
Haverhill
Mass
Elaine G. Atkinson
Thelma Atkinson
80 Court Street
Gerald Atkinson
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Aliie Brandt
Lockport
N. Y
Which Form Should You Use for Your 1954 Tax Returns
Guidance on choosing among Form 1040A Short-Form 1040 and Long-Form 1040 based on income sources deductions and filing status. Recommends calculating both forms when near 10 percent nonbusiness deduction threshold and notes Augusta Maine as the District Director of Internal Revenue address.
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District Director of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Augusta, Maine
THIS TOOK NERVE
A first-person reminiscence recalls eight years ago at a New England ski area. A man with a seeing-eye dog rode the rope tow with a woman giving him directions and guided him down the slope while he was blind. The episode ends with the realization the man is totally blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall Williams
New England
Bowdoin Music Club Presents Purcell Opera Dido and Aeneas
Bowdoin Music Club with Masque and Gown presents Henry Purcell opera Dido and Aeneas February 21 and 22 at 8 15 p m in the Chapel. Robert K Beckwith announces the public performances with a chorus orchestra and soloists led by Beckwith as musical director and George H Quinby supervising staging. Featured musicians include Jane Stevens Bath cello and Ingeborg von Huene Woolwich violin.
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Henry Purcell
Dido and
Aeneas
Bowdoin Music Club
Robert K. Beckwith
Bowdoin College
Beckwith
George H. Quinby
Pe NS Beeson, III
Bowdoin
Jane Stevens
Bath
Ingeborg von Huene
Woolwich
Health report details Sagadahoc county cases this week
State health department data show Bowdoinham one measles case and one chickenpox case. Phippsburg records one measles case. Topsham reports four measles cases and one chickenpox case. Sagadahoc totals include two chickenpox cases, three measles cases, and one streptococcal nasopharyngitis.
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Sagadahoc
State of
Manchester Claims World Longest Single Railway Platform
Manchester England asserts the longest single railway platform at 2,195 feet though several stations extend the total length by multiple sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Curtains and Drapes Subject of Meeting
Mrs. Howard Crooker presented Bath Home Extension Service program on Curtains and Draperies with swatches and a safe style curtain making demonstration at Hyde Park Community building. Chairman Mrs. Francis Fortier led the business session on future fund raising plans. County Agent Miss Hilda Haskell of Auburn will lead the next program Know Your Food on March 3. guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Crooker
Bath Home Extension Service
Hyde Park
Domenic Cardosi
Paul Berry
Hilda Haskell
Auburn
Central Ladies Aid Meeting Recaps Roles and Plans
Ladies Aid of Central church met in the parish house on Thursday at two. Mrs Eugene Sprague opened with prayer and plans were set to serve dinner for the Men's club on February 15 with Mrs Lewis Sanborn and Mrs Harry Larrabee named co chairmen. Hostesses for the February 10 meeting were Mrs Jason A Merrill and Mrs Harry Larrabee. An entertainment followed with Mrs Jason Merrill presenting the Life of Stephen Foster and singing, plus a reading by Mrs Horace P Morse. Hostesses listed as Mrs Weldon Smith and Miss Eleanor Ferguson.
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Ladies Aid of
Central Church
Eugene Sprague
Lewis Sanborn
Harry Larrabee
Aid
Jason A. Merrill
Royal Arch Chapter Special Convocation in Montgomery and St Bernard
Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapter held a special convocation at Masonic Temple with Royal Arch Degree work. Rev Dr David L Wilson celebrated his 81st birthday. Genesia Chapter served a roast beef dinner. Auburn Royal Arch guests invited to March meeting. many candidates to be worked in the Mark Master Degree on Feb 17. local chapter annual meeting set for March 17.
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Montgomery
St. Bernard Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Genesia
David L. Wilson
Auburn Royal Arch
Auburn
No Fire At Bath Junior High After Alarm
Bath firemen answered a 9 20 am alarm from Box 513 at Bath Junior High School but found no fire on arrival. Officials cited sprinkler system low pressure as the cause and the all clear was sounded at 9 25 am.
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Bath
Bath Junior High School
Club Meeting Covers Many Matters and Events
A Wednesday club session discussed multiple items. Plans include a dessert bridge on February 23 at President Mrs. Sewall's home with co chairs Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden and Mrs. W. H. McGlinchy. Reservations via the three hosts.
Birthday Party for Eleanor Voorhees
Eleanor Voorhees celebrated her birthday at 38 Bedford Street with friends and family. Guests played games such as pin the tail on the donkey, enjoyed a bubble blowing contest, and opened gifts. Margie Voorhees won the donkey game. a pink white decor theme graced the dining room and a heart shaped cake featured colorful icing.
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Eleanor Voorhees
John Voorhees
Bedford Street
Margie Voorhees
Eleanor
Susan Litchfield
Anne Hill
Carol Hewitt
Ann Voorhees
Stephen Jewett
Tommy Gallant
Donald King
James Voorhees
Dynamics eye Bath Iron Works move into destroyers
The article notes General Dynamics Corp gained prominence from Nautilus submarine successes and the Consolidated Vultee airplane line. Brokers debate why BIW stock keeps rising, with reports of persistent buying and a $45 price vs 1954 earnings above $5 a share. The piece also mentions U S population growth, claiming over 2 percent increases for eight years.
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General Dynamics Corp
The
Electric Boat Co
General Dynamics
Consolidated Vultee Aircr Company
Frank Pace
BIW
Wall Street
Bath City Monthly Report and Public Works Overview
The report details municipal activities for Bath including building permits totaling four for 14 650, a burial in Oak Grove cemetery and estombments in a vault, plus road and hurricane repairs funded by state aid. It notes hurricane damage work by Goodall Tree Expert Co and pending federal relief funds, sewer line upgrades on Charles Street, health department disease statistics, and public welfare relief figures for January 1955.
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Bath
Comena
Park
Oak Grove
Poland
Plummer
Goodall Tree Expert Co
Augusta
Charles Street
Health Department
State Department of Health
Personnel Service Commission
Personnel Service Mission
Highway Department
Cemetery Department
Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote Feature
Includes a large crossword with clues across and down plus a cryptogram quotation. Presents wordplay items such as high up funda mental Indian coin and other definitions. Also includes a note on solving the cryptogram with a sample long fellow quotation.
Winter Street Aid To Serve Dinner Feb 10 At Bath
The Ladies' Aid of Winter Street church will serve dinner at 6:30 for the men's department of the Greater Bath Council of Churches on Feb 10. Dr. Peter Bowman, superintendent of Pownal State school, will speak. Mrs. Horace Ward presides. committees include kitchen and dining groups with numerous members. Also noted: diesel locomotives could cost railroads two million dollars more annually if operated by steam.
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New England Engine & Parts Co
Central Purchasing Agency of
Maine
Bath
Central Purchasing Agency
City Hall
Council Room
Winter Street Church
Greater Bath
Homer Potter
Kenneth Francisco
Addison F. Pendleton
William Potter
Fred Rose
Edgar Leavitt
Clifford B. Wilband
John Sylvester
Harry Horne
Alice Johnson
John Gillespie
Herbert Anderson
Percy Bailey
Harold Corliss
Edwin Partridge
Dorothy Weeks
Horace G. Morse
Harold Tobey
Mildred Nichols
Phyllis Bowie
Division Issues Cold Prevention Booklet
The Division of Communicable Disease Control released a booklet on the common cold. It notes losses to U S workers and high spending on remedies, explains transmission, and offers self protection tips including hand washing and avoiding shared items. City Health Officer Dr R Clinton McFadden urges seeking care for fever over a few days and keeping sick children home from school.
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Division of
Communicable Disease Control
State Department of Health and Welfare
United States
R. Clinton McFadden
McFadden
Ponta
Dessert Bridge at Mrs Sumner Sewall Home
Cosmopolitan club hosts a dessert bridge at 1132 Washington Street on Wednesday February 23 starting at 12 30 pm. Committee members include Mrs Roscoe P McFadden Mrs W H McGlinchy and Mrs John Gillespie. Reservations should be made with Mrs Sewall or the committee.
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Sewall
Washington Street
Roscoe P. McFadden
W. H. McGlinchy
McFadden
McGlinchy
Richard Sherwood
Alfred McCabe
Abbott Redlon
Albert Whitney
Garden Department
Drama Department
Dallas Brown
Portland
Drama Club
J. M. de Bonsey
Ernest J. Ba
P. McGabe
Bernard Knight
Myron Heenie
Sumner Sewall
Cosmopolitan Club
John Gillespie
Costly Delay Lands Fine for Licenseless Driver
Claremont New Hampshire municipal court fined 25 dollars to Raymond F. Woods, 29, for driving without a license for the fifth time in eight years. Woods said he had not yet applied for a license.
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Claremont
N. H
Raymont
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the Bath Independent
the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
F. B. Nichols
Pres. and
Treas
Ivan A. Trueworthy
Health Report
Central Ladies Aid
Royal Arch
Mrs
B. L W
Bath Iron Works Affairs
Bath Concern
Oak Grove Cemetery
Nathan C. White
Carthage
Odessa
King
Winter Street Aid
Men’s Department of Greater Bath Council of Churches
Maine Health and Deepartment Divestionary Poke
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