Proposed Subdivision For Lines Island Is Approved
The council tabled Mrs Annie E Longleys request to reclassify a 200x800 foot strip along the old county road behind the First National Store to general business while the rest of Chandler Field would become general residential The Zoning Board backed both proposals and a planning board recommendation was awaited If approved the three quarter mile Lines Island in Merrymeeting Bay could host a summer home community for a thousand or more visitors Development includes 346 cottage lots priced 450 to 1000 with a motel and restaurant on the north shore and a filtered pool on the south shore Roads would form a circular perimeter with several crossroads bicycles expected to be main transport Work on roads to start this summer and finish within three years Water would come from artesian wells A landowners association would assume roads restaurant and pool ownership after completion Mrs Longley plans further development on Chandler s Field barring the small business strip near the Bath Brunswick highway Also an easement was granted for Franklin McNeil to connect water and sewer to a home on Lemont and Webber avenues.
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Annie E. Longley
Longley’s
First National
Hyde Park
Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board
Lynch
Merrymeeting Bay
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Lines Island
Longley
Chandler's Field
Bath-Brunswick
Franklin McNeil
Lemont Street
Webber Avenue
Morse High Baccalaureate Service Sunday at Morse High
Dr. David Berent of Beth Jacob Synagogue Lewiston delivers baccalaureate remarks at Morse High School urging graduates in the 1960 year of decision to seek religious understanding, value sound ethics, and strive to avert global catastrophe. He warns of a world divided by armed camps and the risk of annihilation from a single bomb.
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Morse High School
Morse’ High
David Berent
Beth Jacob Synagogue
Lewiston
Morse High
Berent
Rabbi Berent
Earth
Council weighs closing parts of Water and Union streets
Bath council considered discontinuing sections of Water street between Union and King and Union street between Washington and Water to gain title to Commercial street from Carlton bridge to Water. Public hearings set for June 21. City Manager Judkins says the move would aid downtown parking and traffic flow and tie into planning board traffic recommendations. Iron Works offered land to widen the King and Washington corner.
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Water and
Union Streets
Bath Tron Works
Commercial Street
Maine Central Railroad
The
Iron Works
Union Street
Washington
Water
Water Street
Union
King
Carlton Bridge
Stanley W Judkins
Commercial
Planning Board
Bath
Council
King and
Bath Curfew Whistle May Return After Petitions
Bath seeks a public referendum on a curfew ordinance change that removed the 9 pm whistle. Petitions with 500 valid signatures can suspend final passage until voters decide, potentially delaying the ordinance. If Council reverses, the petition fails. if not, ballot timing could shift to the November elections.
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Bath
Morse Highs 1960 Graduates Class Day Exercises
Morse High’s 1960 graduating class of 183 met in the auditorium for Class Day exercises before about 1000 attendees. They reviewed school highlights, presented the class prophecy and will, and distributed honors. The event marked midweek in graduation activities leading to today’s ceremony, with other events planned including a senior reception and alumni banquet.
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Morse High School
Bids Open For Start Of Brunswick to Bath Highway
State Highway Commission will open bids June 22 for the first phase of a planned four lane Brunswick to Bath highway. The initial contract covers grading drainage and gravel base from east of Maine street Brunswick to the urban line north of Merrymeeting road. Surface to come in a future contract. The completed road will be a controlled access divided highway with 12 foot travel lanes each direction.
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State Highway Commission
Brunswick To
Bath
Maine Street
Stone
Brunswick
Merrymeeting Road
Sagadahoc Republicans Hold Meet Candidates Night Topsham
Sagadahoc County Republicans held a candidates night in Topsham with T Tarpy Schulten of Woolwich, chairman and candidate for state representative, presiding. Speakers included State Committeeman Rodney E. Ross Jr and State Committeewoman Esther Hawley. Attendees heard sharp contrasts with Democratic ideals and pledges to back all Republican candidates in the June primary and fall campaigns.
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T. Tarpy Schulten
Woolwich
Republican County Committee
Arrowsic
Phippsburg
Topsham
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Bath
Esther Hawley
Rowsic
Schulten Hach
Strauss tours Adams for US tour on missile system
West German Defense Minister Franz Joseph Strauss began a 10 day U.S. tour with a visit to the destroyer Charles F. Adams at Bath Iron Works. He arrived at Brunswick Naval Air Station with German air force and navy experts to observe the Tartar missile launcher and discuss installing the system on German destroyers while noting concerns about ship size limits.
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U.S
Bath Iron Works
Dro Fram
Josef Strauss
Defense
Josef Kanunhuber
Naval Air Station
Brunswick
Stanley M. Alexander Usn
Anoun
United States
Franz Joseph Strauss
Charles F. Adams
Bath [Ron Works
Strauss
Airforce
Navy
Lrom
United Fund Votes 5000 For Chilean Relief Effort
The Bath Area United Fund Board approved a $5000 grant to the Bath Red Cross for Chile relief, eliminating the need for a local appeal. Red Cross chair E O Barsness cited widespread destruction from the quake and tsunamis, with thousands dead and two million homeless. Contributions to the Red Cross or local voluntary groups are encouraged.
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United Fund
Chile
Bath Area
Bath
Red Cross
William A. Niss
E. O. Barsness
Dwight Jisinhower
American Red Cross
Bath Battery’s Well-Trained Firing Squad
Bath Battery 3d Squadron 14d Armored Cavalry Resident National Guards prepared for a second competition after a strong start at Camp Drum New York last year. A drill team formed during summer encampment placed second in its first meet and now trains for August competition.
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Bath
14D Armored Cavalry
National Guards
Camp Drum
Bath Sets 1960 61 Tax Rate At 89 Mills Per Thousand
Bath adopts a 89 mill levy for 1960 61 increasing four mills from last year. Kingsbury notes a net $35 000 tax pain after adjustments from new construction and inventories plus a $144 000 loss in property values. Total valuation reaches $12 787 445 with an overlay of $3 689.86 and veterans exemptions reduce the tax base by about $600 000. Revenue drive yields $9 200 in back taxes after notices go out.
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Kingsbury
Bath
Eva Kingsbury
Bath May Have Band Concerts In Park After All
Bath may host summer band concerts in the city park after Council rejected funding. President Kenneth Snowdon of Local 6 IUMSWA AFL-CIO says union members will be asked to sponsor three concerts, with broader community support possible. Gerald Rioux of Ellis Youth Activity Committee had sought 200 for music, and other groups may donate to allow more than three events. The Elks band, already active, is listed among planned appearances this summer including Brunswick mall and hospital events. The USS Sampson launching at Bath Iron Works preceded the latest concert push.
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Kenneth Snowdon
Iumswa Afl-Cio
Bath Tron Works
Gerald Rioux
Ellis Youth Activity Committee
Snowdon
Elks
Brunswick Mall
Sampson
Bath Iron Works
Rockefeller Donates $1000 to Bath Fountain Fund
Laurance Rockefeller of New York City gave a $1000 personal gift to the Bath Garden club for the Zorach Fountain fund. He accompanied the check to Mrs. Arthur M. Bowker, chair of the Fountain committee, noting appreciation for William Zorach's contributions to American art.
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Bath Garden Club
Laurance Rockefeller
New York City
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Arthur M. Bowker
Rockefeller
Zorach
Young Democrats Challenge Young GOP to Debate in Bath
The Bath Young Democrats voted to challenge the Young GOP to a public debate at the Bath Recreation Center. David R. McGuire, president, said the group, mostly Morse High students, wants thorough discussion on all issues in the common good. McGuire urged YGOP leader Herbert T. Caverly II to agree. Principal speaker at the meeting was State Rep. Edwin H Pert of Bath, a candidate for office.
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Young Democrats of
Bath
Bath Recreation Center
David R. McGuire
Young Democrats
Morse High School
Herbert T. Caverly II
YGOP
Times
McGuire
YDB
Edwin H Pert
City Council votes to discontinue quarter of nine curfew whistle
The council debated removing the 8 45 signaling whistle used to enforce the curfew. Supporters cited safety and guiding children while opponents noted disturbance to nearby residents. A trial period and possible relocation were discussed as means to balance public needs with neighborhood quiet.
Popham Beach curfew approved by Phippsburg voters
Phippsburg townspeople voted to bar persons under 21 from Popham Beach at night in May and June to curb vandalism. The curfew runs from sunset to sunrise, with exceptions for guardians or employment. Violators face a $10 to $100 fine. The measure mirrors Boothbay Harbor action.
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Phippsburg
Popham Beach
Parker Head Road
Popham Road
Boothbay Harbor
Legion Names Delegates To The State Convention
The Smith Tobey Post elects delegates and alternates to the Maine American Legion state convention at Old Orchard Beach June 24 to 26. Delegates include Heman Norris Edward J Cummings and Andrew Hart with alternates Scott Kittridge Gardiner Rogers and Nelson Foss. The 42nd Maine Department convention will elect officers national officials and conduct business.
Librarian Named for Morse High School
Daniel BE Hogan of Brownville Junction is chosen as full time librarian at Morse High School succeeding retiring Amy Irish. A Boston University graduate and veteran, Hogan recently completed library cataloguing for state accreditation. Bath system still has three vacancies including a seventh grade science, ninth grade French and English, and eighth grade math and science positions at Bath Junior High.
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Bath
Daniel BE
Hogan
Brownville Junction
Morse High School
Amy Irish
Loring R. Addison
Board of Education
Btownville Junction
Boston University
US Armed Forces
Farmington State Teachers’ College
Brownville Junction High School
Bath Junior High
Frosts and Moodys Visit at 1427 High Street
Mr and Mrs Clarence Frost of Winslow were recent visitors with Mr and Mrs Howard Moody at 1427 High Street.
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Clarence Frost
Winslow
Howard Moody
High Street
54 Buick Sedan With Many Extras
Advertising listing for a 1954 Buick sedan with extras including motors generators springs transmissions and windows. Located at McClure's Car and Parts Lot on Days Ferry Road Woolwich. Contact Owen Daite at telephone number 39898. Asking price 395 dollars.
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McClure
Ferry Road
Woolwich Tel
Mort
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Carl Clugston
Philip Wyman
Clyde Mallett
Merton J. Gribbin
Bob Rice
Sagadahoc County
Schulten
Republican
Howard W. Mayoro Bath
Sapgadahoe County
USN
Alfred M. Gruenther
Barsness
Bath Battery
City Park
Fountain Fund
Young Gop
C. Arthur Mayo
Green Street
Edward J. McMann
Mayo
McMann
Oliver W. Bell
Wesley Methodist Church
Oscar Marshall
Maurice Warner
Edward Atkinson
Harry Ring Tconinteh
Popham Area
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