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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1959

Page

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Two Winnegance Vets of the Blue Water Sailing Era

Winnegance neighbors of Robert P. Manson and Captain Arthur L. Totman reflect as two veterans of blue water sailing. Manson is the sole survivor of 45 chief engineers from Phippsburg and Totman is the town’s last native sea captain. They recall early seafaring, ships of all ages, and speculate on atomic powered transports while friends anticipate more years to tell their sea tales.

Robert P. Manson Arthur L. Totman Manson Phippsburg Captain Totman

Morse Jr. Heads to Marine Corps Boot Camp

Herbert Reed Morse Jr., 18, of 28 High Street left Monday for Parris Island South Carolina for initial training with the U S Marine Corps He is the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert R Morse and graduated from Morse High School in June 1956.

Herbert Reed Morse, Jr Parris Island S. C U. S. Marine Corps Morse Herbert R. Morse High Street Morse High School

P T A Council Sets Open Session at Huse School

Bath Central Council of Parents and Teachers announces an open meeting for January 28 at 7 30 p m at Huse Memorial School. Local units are urged to attend and discuss six White House Conference topics at separate tables with a leader and a resource person.

Bath P. T. A. Central Council National Conference On Education

Snow Removal Costs Rise Sharply in Maine

Maine State Highway Commission reports snow removal and ice control costs through Jan 1 exceed last year by about 309000 dollars. Heavy snowfall, 41 inches this winter versus 11 last year, kept crews on duty nights and weekends, increasing salt and sand use to 38000 tons. Superintendent John B. Church notes extra orders may follow if winter worsens.

State Highway Commission U. S. Weather Bureau Portland John B. Church

Winners in History Club Essay Contest Announced

Richard Haskell won first prize for his essay on William King Maine’s first Governor. Bath Junior High announced the winners Friday afternoon, with prizes donated by Alice King Gammon of Worcester. Other prize recipients included Charles Allen Christopher Mussenden Karen Harmon Nancy Kocha and Edward Morton.

Richard Haskell Richard H. Haskell William King Maine Bath H. Kenneth Smith Bath Regional History Club Alice King Gammon Worcester Mass Charles Allen Carroll Allen Cressey Avenue Christopher Mussenden William F. Mussenden Garden Street Karen Harmon Annie Harmon Harvard Street Nancy Kocha Joseph Kocha Liberty Street Edward Morton Ward C. Morton Russell Street

Sketch Of Bath Houses by the Late Jane Lemont in Bath

A historical sketch on Bath houses by Jane Lemont for Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R. The piece traces Governor William King’s Bath residences including the King mansion later known as the Shannon House and King Tavern. It follows local streets, taverns, and notable homes, plus Old North church and Old South events with family ties to Lemont, Trufant, and Sewall families.

Bath Jane Lemont Dummer Sewall King Vine Street Carlton Bridge Governor King Arthur Sewall George Shepard Walter C. Rogers Washington Street Bryant Robinson Winneganee Kennebec Casco Bay New Meadows Patrick Drummond David Trufant, Sr Middle Street R. J. M. Steussey Elisha Shaw Colsen David, Jr David Old North Church David Trufant Martin Cushing King” David Moses Hodgkins Granite Street High Street South Street Long Beach Town Road Davis Lane Phoenix Hotel Jonathan Philbrook, Sr Middle Center Street Nathaniel Cornell Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Lincoln Street Center Joseph White Long Reach Sedgwick Hotel Cuhing David Lemoot Old North Winter Street David Lemont Museum of Constitution Hall Washington, D.C DO A. R Fred Morgan National Society William King Old South Old South Church Joshua Lemont West Bath William Trufant Hitch Street George Lemont Joshua Lemont Clara Lemont Charles A. Bruce

Panel Discussion On Civil Defense At Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan club held a January meeting with a Civil Defense program presented by Scott Morse George Nugent and Cecil Fullerton. Mrs Daniel Matter introduced the panel as reports on club gifts to Augusta State hospital and 16 convalescent-home patients were reviewed. Plans for a January smorgasbord and a February talk by Miss Jean Spearin on Color for You were announced by vice president Mrs Albert Whitney.

Cosmopolitan Club Scott Morse George Nugent Cecil Fullerton Daniel Matter Albert Whitney Ada Y. Greenblatt State Hospital Augusta Danie Jean Spearin Lewiston

Haggett Named Cashier Of First National Bank

Three Bath banks held annual meetings Tuesday with changes in officers at First National Bank Bath electing Daniel Williams as vice president and Frederick M. Haggett as cashier Williams, after 50 years of service, will oversee trust funds. Other officers and directors were reelected or named as listed, including Donald N. Small, John G Morse Jr., and H. E. Bowie. Bath National Bank reelects Sumner Sewall as president and John G Morse as vice president. Bath Trust Co. reelects Rupert H. Baxter as president and Rodney E. Ross as vice president with a full slate of directors.

Bath First National Bank of Bath Daniel Williams Frederick M. Haggett Williams First National Bank Donald N. Small John G Morse, Jr Harry L. Day Eula MacDonald H. E. Bowie John P. Carey John F. Cooke John G. Morse, Jr Oliver Moses 3d William A. Niss Lewis Wilson Bath National Bank Sumner Sewall John G. Morse Reginald L. Parker Hedwidge Rheaume Andrew S. Pennell Edwin R. Andrews Arthur Sewall Arthur Sewall 2d Roger D. Skillings Bath Trust Co The Rupert H. Baxter William L. Skelton Rodney E. Ross Rodney E. Ross, Jr George J. Nugent John W. Coombs Doris E. Spinney Clyde A. Mallett John F. Dougherty Sidney L. Faton Claude S. Gillette Archibald M. Main James L. Morse John R. Newell Roy W. Putney Walter C. Rogers Edward Sewall

Two Contests Seen In Bath City Election

Bath voters go to the polls on February 11 to elect municipal officials with two contests on the ballot. The Ward Five City Council seat will pit Edward J. Lee against incumbent Stanley R. Hunter after Lee filed nomination papers. The Board of Education race features incumbent Chairman Robert J. Perry facing Robert A. Peabody and others, with several council seats running unopposed.

Harry E. Ring, Jr Coun Bath Sagudahice R. Clinton McFadden Winter Street Washington Chestnut High Streets High Winter Streets Chestnut Streets Water Street King Street Eva L. Kingsbury Chang Justin Cty King Stanley W. Judkins Kingsbury Board of Education Edward J. Lee Chestnut Street Stanley R. Hunter Hunter Hunter-Lee Oscar J. Tanguay Wesley Lane William O. Wagner Street Donald F Perry Boyd L. Bailey Robert J. Perry Robert A. Peabody Oak Street

Boston COC managing director to speak at Bath chamber banquet

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce executive William J. Bird will be principal speaker at the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday January 15 at seven o clock in the Huse Memorial school. Bird, former U S Chamber of Commerce external affairs manager, will discuss business leadership and community issues. The event includes awards, a steak dinner by Valle's of Portland, and a review of 1956 and plans for 1957.

Vienna United States Morse High School Bath-Brunswick Civic Music Association Civic Music Maximilian Hapsburgs Europe Hayden Schubert Vienna Choir Boys Imperial Palace Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Mr. Bird Boston Chamber United States Chamber of Commerce Washington, D. C National Chamber Nation Bird Chamber St. Joseph Junior College University of Nebraska Valle’s of Portland

Six Indictments Formed by Sagadahoe Grand Jury

The Sagadahoe County Grand Jury returned six indictments on Tuesday ending the January term of Sagadahoe Superior Court. Indictments include three 18 year olds charged with statutory rape involving two Bath girls. Richard Leonard of Topsham Kenneth Moody and Charles Douglas of Brunswick face related charges. Other indictments name Edmund I. Wallace of Bath for false motor vehicle license and Robert A. Bartlett of Woolwich for nighttime breaking and larceny at a Woolwich service station involving a $70 rifle.

Bath Richard Leonard Topsham Kenneth Moody Charles Douglas Brunswick Douglas Gardiner R Deering Leonard Moody Cumberland County Edmund I Wallace Robert A. Bartlett Woolwich Roland MacIntosh Baer Connard George M. Carlton, Jr Marden Waterville

Bath Man Named Ex Secretary For Maine Democrats

Robert M. Huse, 38, Bath Daily Times city editor, was named executive secretary for the Maine Democratic State Committee. He succeeds Donald E. Nicoll of Buckfield, who resigned to join Congressman's staff. Huse will start later this month after a Augusta meeting chaired by John C. Donovan.

Bath Maine Democrats Democratic State Committee Robert M. Huse Donald E. Nicoll Buckfield Huse Nicoll Frank M. Coffin Lewiston Huse’ Mendation

McClure Cars Backed by Decades of Fair Dealings

Deal with confidence. Any new or used car purchased from McClure is backed by thirty six years of fair dealings. Ask his customers, not his competitors, and prove it for yourself by buying your next car from McClure on Leeman Highway Dial.

McClure

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