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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
1
Armstrong announced definite plans for a new Bath area motel within two and a half years. The project hinges on land costs and waterfront timing, with urban renewal tied to seawall needs and potential tax impacts on homeowners and business. King urged support for an Urban Renewal Authority referendum on February 8.
Unger, director of health and physical education on the state level, told about 75 at a Bath meeting that a sound program requires continuity from first grade through high school. Local teachers urged junior high gym facilities as essential, stressing daily education over sports.
Dr. John J. Murray of Coe College Cedar Rapids Iowa receives a Social Science Research Council grant for a year long sabbatical study in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands. He will research Flemish influence on 16th and 17th century England. Murray a former Bath man is the son of Mrs. Morris Potter of 1023 Washington Street and will sail with his family in September returning in mid 1961.
Gardiner R. Deering, Bath Municipal Court judge, elected president of the Sagadahoc Bar Association at a Hotel Eagle Brunswick meeting. He succeeds the late Judge John J. Keegan. Probate Judge Harold J Rubin of Bath named vice president and Lynn M Bussey secretary treasurer. all three from Bath. New members Charles P Nelson and Josenah A Aldred. A library committee to reorganize the Bath law library and consider more frequent meetings was formed. Attendees included Justice Harold C Marden and attorneys such as Sherwood Aldrich and George M Carlton Jr.
A Fort Kent couple, Seriphine Hagibes 68 and Louis 65, were injured when their car struck the west end of the new Bath overpass shortly before 7 PM. Hagibes suffered face and head injuries and was listed in fair condition at Memorial Hospital, while her husband had chest injuries but was in good condition. Police said the crash threw them against the dashboard as the car veered into the wrong lane while attempting a turn onto High Street. Fire crews transported Hagibes to the hospital. police ambulance had been out of service for weeks. The couple were visiting their daughter and Leo Paradis family on Webber Avenue.
E. Mason Wright of Bath announced Monday his bid for another term as Sagadahoc County Commissioner in the June Republican primary. He was first elected in 1938 and has served continuously, including as chairman on several occasions. Wright has deep Bath roots with extensive local service and civic affiliations.
Mrs Henry M Henrikson resumes duties in City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr s office after a week long illness.
Mrs. Seraphine M. Hagibes 69 formerly of Fort Kent Bath's first traffic fatality in about nine years died at Memorial hospital following injuries from a Leeman highway crash Friday. She was a passenger in a car driven by her husband which struck an overpass abutment near High street. Surviving are Louis A. Hagibes two sons Claude Joseph Bristol Conn and Roland McIntyre Clayton Del a daughter Ico Paradis Bath nine grandchildren and siblings Victory Martin Fort Kent and Joseph Martin Hamden. Funeral services set for 10 a m Wednesday at St Mary's church with rosary Tuesday night at Arthur F Mayo & Son funeral residence. Burial in Fort Kent Spring at St Louis Cemetery.
Bath Iron Works will launch the USS John King DDG 3 at 2:24 p.m. Saturday January 30 with public access from 1:30 p.m. The event honors Medal of Honor recipient John King and features remarks by Rep. Kilday and BIW president L. W. Newell. The destroyer, sister to USS Charles F. Adams, carries Tartar missiles five inch guns and sonar.
Joseph A. Robinson of North Bath announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc County Commissioners in the June primaries. Born in Newport News Virginia, he moved to Bath in 1927 and has lived there since. He served on the Bath Board of Aldermen Ward 7, is active in the Young Republican club, sits on the Bath Republican City Committee Executive, and works in Hyde Windlass Co. carpenter shop for 13 years with his wife Mrs. Robinson.
The January Sagadahoc County Superior Court term adjourned Monday afternoon. Fourteen faced criminal action. ten were found guilty and four charges were not pressed. Several defendants received fines and brief jail or probation terms. one suspended sentence to the women's reformatory.
Twenty six persons appeared before the Bath Board of Registration since Monday in preparation for the municipal elections next February 8. Nine registered as Republicans and six as Democrats. Four registered but did not declare party. four were restored three Republicans and one unregistered. Two changed from Democrat to Republican and one joined Democrats. Seven names from City Clerk Harry Ring’s list were added, including two Democrats, two Republicans and three independents. The board will meet in the honorary hours, and registrations are running heavy. The board includes Mrs Bernice Oliver and Mrs. Alice M. Nolan. To vote, one must be 21, resident in Bath three months, state six months, and registered. Women who changed names due to marriage must also register.
Sagadahoc County Republicans report a 1959 campaign fund drive total of 5033.72, with 513 donors. The county sent 3150 to the Maine Republican Finance committee, surpassing a 52900 state quota and supporting both state and county activities, including the Portland dinner distorting distribution.
Two Bath youths receive Naval Academy appointments announced by U S Senator Muskie. Charles Pierce named principal. Gregory Douglas named first alternate. Pierce, Morse High School 1958 graduate and University of Maine attendee, hails from 1922 High Street. Douglas, Morse 1959 graduate and Sullivan Prep student in Washington D C, is from 14 Hinckley Street. Richard Armes returns home from Bath Memorial Hospital.
Justice Hereld C. Marden of Waterville presided over the January Sagadahoc Superior Court session granting four divorces. Arline T. Johnson of Bath and John H. M. Johnson of Bath received a final decree for cruel and abusive treatment. Other divorces were decreed with finalization in 30 days under new civil procedure. custody was awarded to mothers in several cases.
Used parts for most car makes guaranteed include motors transmissions tires and more. Visit the lot on Days Ferry Road Woolwich or call HI 3-9898 for details. Open daily from 8 a.m. until dark.
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