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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

5

Woolwich Woman Runs Maine Morgan Horse Farm and Talks Growth

Miss Margaret Gardiner of the Kennebec Morgan Farm Woolwich runs the largest Morgan horse operation in Maine. The article covers her farm's history training, awards, and staff led by trainer James Dunton plus Morgan breed details and regional shows. It also notes Gardiner’s role in Maine Horse Association and Morgan lineage from Justin Morgan and the breed’s all around versatility. The report includes Bowdoin admissions director Hubert Shaw speaking on college entrance trends and local school activities like a Junior High Valentine dance and a March fund-raiser.

Woolwich Morgan Pta Hears Talk Maine Margaret Gardiner Kennebec Morgan Miss Gardiner America Morgan Kennebec Morgan Farm Justin Morgan Vermont New England California Murphy's Corner South Woolwich Gardiner James F. Dunton Dunton Gardiner Fiagnily SR Mivvnie Kennebeee Morgan Beate Ec Kennebec Morgans Maine Horse Association National Horse American Horse Show Association Kennebec Hubert Shaw Bowdoin Haspih PLTSA Shaw Rowdom Association Moody W. Flint Lambert Park Floria Birney William F. Missenden Stanley Hutchins Kennebec Morgan Horse Farm

Functions Of School Health Councils Are Explained

Miss Ruth Clough, state health education consultant, outlines council roles at Bath Council in Morse High School library. Rural areas rely on teachers and parents. larger communities include school nurse, doctor, PTA. Reports show Salk vaccines, school visits, and sports exams. next meeting features Dr. Payson Jacobson.

Ruth Clough State Department of Health and Welfare Bath Council Morse High School Clough Arkansas Miss Clough Maine Bath Augusta Marjorie Boucher Phyllis Rolfe Miss Rolfe Boucher John F. Dougherty

Skewers Idea for Leftover Lamb and Bacon

A compact tip suggests skewering one inch pieces of leftover meat with bacon slices, alternating cubes, brushing lamb and fruit with melted butter or margarine, and broiling briefly to finish.

McClure Cars Backed by Thirty Six Years of Fair Dealing

Deal with confidence any new or used car from McClure backed by thirty six years of fair dealings. Ask his customers not competitors and prove it by buying your next car from McClure at Cahill's Service Station Leeman Highway dial 39898.

McClure

Woman Slugged and Robbed Here in Friday Night Incident

Police investigate the assault on Betty Footer 26 of 34 Meadow Way reported Friday night. She was struck on the head while watching TV, rendering her semi conscious. $110 in cash and valuables were stolen from a cabinet. Her husband was at a basketball game. three children slept upstairs. Authorities led by Lt. Wagner and Chief Gauvreau pursue leads.

Betty Footer Meadow Way Frank Kenyon Footer Edward. Gaudreau Robert E. Wagner, Jr Richard Lewiston

Congregational Ladies View Religious Slides

The Ladies Aid of Central Congregational Church viewed color slides shown by Mrs. Craig H. Richards who also read a related story. Members sewed for the hospital under Mrs. Dean Farnham’s supervision. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Welden Smith and Mrs. Edward Murphy. The next meeting is scheduled for February 1.

Ladies Aid Central Congregational Church Craig H. Richards Dean Farnham Welden Smith Edward Murphy

Muskie appoints Kennett as Maine Civil Defense chief

Gov. Edmund S Muskie announces Del Walter H E Kennett of Topsham as Maine Civil Defense director succeeding Harry A Mapes who resigned to return to private business. Kennett, 56, veteran of 30 years in the Army, holds engineering degrees, an MIT MS, and has served in state CD roles. he is married with four children and a son to graduate West Point next June.

del Walter HE Kennett Topsham Civil Defense Maine Harry A Mapes Edmund S Muskie Executive Council Mapes Sanford and Biddeford Kennett West Newbury Mass Bowdoin College C. Bruce Wright Bathcottont Irin Harry A. Mapes Edmund S. Muskie Ioppes Walter HO Kennett Pepskin

Ross outlines four year term bill with emergency referendum

Maine legislator Rep Rodney E. Ross Jr outlined a proposal to extend the governor's term to four years with an emergency referendum. The measure keeps the senate president as successor during the first two years and calls a special election for the remaining two years. The plan anticipates a 1960 effective date if approved, with discussion of aligning elections and potential 1957 special elections. Dartmouth's Lou Rovere tallies noted in Ivy League summaries.

Maine Augusta Rodney E. Ross, Jr Rbath Chntoins Ross State Senate Rees Ter Ros Edmund Muskie

Combined Bands Deliver Strong Summer Concert In Maine

A large audience enjoyed a well presented program by Boothbay Harbor Region High School and Morse High School bands at Huse Memorial School Auditorium. The 100 plus students performed marches and concert pieces, directed by Mrs Cook and Dee V Rowland, with a finale by combined bands. The bands rehearsed one hour, earning praise for both musicianship and teamwork.

Boothbay Harbor Region Morse High School Huse Memorial School Katherine Cook Boothbay Dee V Rowland Morse JOO Boothhas Soothbay Soothbay Band With Mrs. Cook Bennett Ivanovicr Overture Light Cavalry von Suppe Strummiel Morse Band Rowland Indiana State Band Farrar Estrellita Cofield Foreman Blues Baroni Boothbay Arbor Region

Bath Area Chamber Plans Industrial Development Corp

The Bathe Area Chamber Of Commerce industrial development committee, chaired by Harold Colbeth, considers forming an industrial development corporation financed by stock sales. Plans include new buildings for an existing industry and a site for a new one, following a year of surveys, interviews, and services to local businesses. Other committee members include Omar King, Daniel Lothrop, Leo King, Roger Skillings, James Steen, Clyde Ambrose, John Allen, Richard Bysson, Reginald Parker, Alex Burden, Earl Farnham, Gilbert Prawer, Merritt Shea and James Thorpe.

Bathe Area Chamber Howard W. Mayo Omar King Daniel Lothrop Leo King Roger Skillings James Steen Clyde Ambrose John Allen Richard Bysson Reginald Parker Alex Burden Earl Farnham Gilbert Prawer Merritt Shea James Thorpe

Talk On Proposed Safety Legislation At Rotary Club

Bath officials heard details of Governor's Highway Safety Committee plans from Brian M Jewett, chairman, at Bath Rotary Club. The proposal urges a minimum $10 fine for unspecified motor vehicle violations, with no suspension, and a mandatory $50 fine optional up to $200 or jail for certain offenses.

Governor's Highway Safety Committee Brian M Jewett Bath Central Congregational Church China Jewett

Emero Oil Station Fire Gutts 50 000 Damage Tuesday Eve

A two story Emero Oil Company service station at 53 Vine street was gutted Tuesday night in a three and a half hour fire causing an unofficial 50 000 loss. Salvage operations continued with two state fire inspectors on scene. Fire started in the oil furnace room and investigators canvassed the building as fire apparatus from all six city pieces fought the blaze.

Emero Oil Company Vine Street Donald J. Emero Charles Rogan Donald Bisset State Burea Augusta Bath Richard J. Frates Ivy Onffies & Coeloek Phidriaies Crescey Ani Atteneiiat Atene Borrier Automobiles Yart Cressey Maris Dire Pam Cressey

Bath's New Central Fire Station Advances Despite Weather

Despite one of the severest winters, Bath progresses on the central fire station on Wigh Street. About three fifths of exterior brick and cinder block walls are completed, with $180,000 city funds allocated. The 10,000 square foot, one-story building will house all six apparatuses in one site, feature modern doors, a rear repair shop, training tower, boiler and generator rooms, and provision for future expansions.

Bath Central Fire Station Wigh Street Sumner Bath Academy Thigh Street Richard J. Frates Water Street Central Station Annmiujor

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