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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1958

Page

4

Morse High Grants 27 Prizes To 21 Graduates

Principal Raymond W Farnham presided as Morse High distributed 27 prizes among 21 seniors at commencement. Marg Parks received four awards including the Dike PTA prize and Ruth Bryan Owen Good Citizenship award. Numerous scholarships and medals followed for students from Bath and West Bath, with Ellen Blair and Patricia Parks among recipients.

Raymond W. Farnham Marg” Parks Elizabeth Beals Dike P. T. A Ruth Bryan Owen Col. Dummer Sewall South Fnd P. T Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Albert Douglas Amilda Szcepanski Hinckley Street Henry James Wood North Center P. T Jerrold Stover Courtney L. Stover West Bath Allan Spears Charles McKay Elizabeth R. Moses Bath Memorial H Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Rita Vaillancourt Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Eugene Rittall W. J. Rittall Washington Street Russell Mosier Harvey Mosier Westport Edward Partridge Earl Partridge Chestnut Street Lions Club Susan Bates Leslie C. Shumway High Street Bath High School Alumni Association Leon A. Vaillancourt Lincoln Street Boyd Harrington Mark W. Harrington Philipsburg Col. Dunaimer Sewall D. A Woolwich Thomas Toothaker Elwood Poothaker Hip Street Jane Carter Everett Fraser Richardson Street Suburb Civic Club Ellen Blair Winthrop Blair Sebasco Estates Phippsburg Judith Perry Donald J. Perry Doreen Eleanor Willis

BIW Directors Boost Bath Hospital Campaign Fund

Bath Iron Works directors approve a contingency gift to the Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund equal to one dollar for every two donated by others until combined gifts reach 375000. If 250000 is raised by the public, BIW’s contribution could reach 375000, aiding the hospital’s building program. The announcement notes potential extra campaign costs and continues on page two.

BIW Bath Hospital Bath Iron Works Corporation Bath Memorial Hospital William A. Niss Bath Iron Works G. Baer Connard Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund Piuay

Morse High honors 138 graduates in 55th commencement

The Morse High School auditorium overflowed as 138 seniors from the class of 1958 received diplomas from Ralph Se. Brewer. Principal Raymond Wo. Jurtham presented 27 special awards amid a program that included invocations, welcome by class president Frank Bela Blanchard, and musical selections. Honor graduates and high honor recipients were named, with the valedictory by Russell Freeman Mosier and a class ode.

Morse High School Ralph Se. Brewer Pdncation Raymond Wo Iurtham Frank Bela Blanchard Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Rubenstein Voice of the Wood Roger Perry Brown Donald Ralph Mank Roy Edward Stuart Patricia Ann Guynn Donna Glenys Maxson Carol Alyce Tanner Ellon Fisher Loward Frederick Clyde Pashard, Jr Constance Eloise Howe Lucy Lee’ Smith Mary Margaret Baird Patricia Ellen Parks Ellen Fisher Low Russell Freeman Mosier

Annual Senior Reception By Morse Junior Class Honoring 1958

Morse high school hosts its annual senior reception in the gym Thursday night marking the end of commencement week. The theme Dream features blue and yellow decor, silhouettes, a dancing couple centerpiece, and a crystal ball effect with Gordon Howe’s orchestra.

Morse Morse High School Gordon Howe Frank Blanchard J Susan Grevers Donald Conroy R. Frederick Brown Susan Farrell Ralph Brewer Board of Education Brewer Loring R. Addison Addison Princial Raymond W. Farnham

Bath High School Alumni Banquet Honors Generations At Morse High

About 600 Bath High School Alumni Association members and guests attended the annual banquet and reunion at Morse High School. The 1958 and 1908 classes were honored, with 1908 representing 20 members. Merritt A. Mitchell and other officers were reelected, and new committees appointed. The gathering included gifts from graduating classes and remarks by several distinguished alumni as the association voted to set two year terms for officers starting next year.

Bath High School Alumni Association Morse High School Harry Tabor Everett, Mass Herbert Calderwood Warren F Hawley Frederick J Hill Harry L Day Catharine Leonard Edward M. Butterfield Loring RO Addison Addison Morse High Raymond W Farnham Farnham Clinton D. Wilson Wilson J. Edward Poweroy Craig H. Richard Central Congregational Church Philip H. Oliver Donald T. Page Chester W. Leeman Eleanor Cahill Butterfield Butterfield Harriet Beecher Stowe Albert Kimball Cambridge Mass Howard Webber South Portland Frank Kelley Winchester Boothbay Marion Murray Cottrell East Boothbay Donald Sewall Boothbay Harbor Hannah McCormick Booth Auburn Andrew M. Butterfield George Hopkins Merle C. Niles

Bath Jaycees Help Elect First Southern Maine President

Six Bath delegates joined about 600 Maine Jaycees and Jaycee Wives at the Maine Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Rockland. Robert Baston of Norway won the presidency by a 45 to 48 margin over Robert Cowell of Bangor, becoming the first southern Maine Jaycee state president since the early 1940s. The Bath group also supported delegates to a next convention set for Waterville and noted Bath officers and guests in attendance including Miss Maine 1958 Carol Ann Bartels of Bath.

Bath Maine Baston Robert Cowell Bangor Portland Debnle Waterville George Aiken Lincoln John Bunton Gardiner Arthur Edgecomb Fort Fairfield Edward J McInnis Thomas Mennealy Lewiston Harold Manon Halewell Willian Robertson Gerald Barnett Augusta Richard Waitt Carthou Harry Colby Lew Coolby Edgar Black Edwin H. Pert Robert C Cummings John McCall Carol Ann Bartels Portland Jayecees

Class of 1908 Guests Of Butterfields

Members of Morse High School.

Butterfields

Bath Registration Board Reports Busy Enrollment Surge

The Bath Registration Board records show new registrations nearly doubled from two years ago with 97 people registering by Monday at 9 PM. The breakdown: 45 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 11 registered but not enrolled, marking the first time since the early 1930s that Democrat enrollments exceed Republican. Edwin T. Pert, executive secretary of the Maine Democratic Party, says the rise signals growing interest and supports a Democratic victory in September.

Board of Registration Tue Perons Edwin T. Pert Maine Democratic Party

City to Request Bids for Fire Truck and Equipment

City Manager Stanley W. Judkins asks for bids on three new items with a new fire department truck leading the list. The filing details indicate procurement plans and budget considerations for city equipment.

Stanley W. Judkins

New Justice Is Honored By His Friends And Associates

Justice Carey receives heartfelt praise and broad support as friends from diverse backgrounds celebrate his appointment. Maine officials and out of town guests extol his character, integrity, and judicial ability while stressing patience and human understanding for duty.

New Justice Justice Curry Poe Carey ARS Peer Reiseef Ie Bath Savings Institution Herbert Loeeke Augusta Maine Bar Association Justice Carey Locke The Bar Association Harold F. Dubord Waterville Maine Supreme Court

West Bath Lobster Bake Draws Large Republican Crowd

A large turnout greets the West Bath event hosted by the Sagadahoc County Republican Women’s club at Larrabee’s grove. The menu features lobster, corn, chops, pickles, and coffee, while speakers urge strong turnout and party unity after the forthcoming primary.

West Bath Sagadahoc County Republican Women’s Club Larrabee’s Grove Edward J. McMann Joseph W. Larrabee

Indictments handed up by Sagadahoc County jury

Sagadahoc County grand jurors returned seven indictments marking two indecent liberties cases two breaking and entering charges one assault and battery and one arson. Defendants include Joseph Tabbutt 41 and Alton Collins 27 of Bath. Dana Ray Richardson 18 and Charles Radley Jr 21 of Bath. Alden Leroy Damnham 19 of Bath. Arlene Smith Bowdoin. George P Heath of Bath. The seventh case involves Heath charged with failing.

Sagadahoc County Joseph Tabbutt Alton ©. Collins Bath Dana Ray Richardson Charles Radley, Jr George and Wilbur Lovett Alden Leroy Damnham Arlene Smith Bowdoin Elizabeth Phinney George P. Heath

City approves heating plant for Morse High School

City government approves a 28,740 bid for a Morse High School heating plant, accepting two options from the Harry Carvel Co of Portland. The project funds, costs, and contractor plans are outlined, with phased payments and engineer approvals noted.

Morse High Woedow Harry Carvel Co Portand Foxing

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William Luke Roger M. Luke Middle Street John Parker Frances Butcher Susan Elizabeth Bates Ellen Louise Blair Frances Eva Butcher Jane Mary Carter Christine Constance Charest Judith Hazel. Colby Judith Ann Commeau Carmen Anne Cormier Charles Albert Douglas, Jr Nancy Alace Doyle Margo Ann Parks Dennis McMinnis Ring Eugene Wallace Rittall Betty Elaine Robinson Jerrold Courtney Stover Thomas Sawyer Toothaker Bernard George Briggs Donna Lee Crock Catherine Leonard Duncan H Farrell Farrell Sally Mullaney Clifford Newell Carol Haynes Sally Grindell Marlene Prawer Kathy Picken Merline Osborne Gail Grindell Beverly Kingsbury Arlene King Patricia Boulay Judith Ashe Edna White Cathy Talase Juinda Association Merritt A. Mitchell Linwood Richard ,McElman Alumni Association Mabel Lake Alice Litchfield Ethel May Nathan W. Watson John W Coombs Edward Jo Me Mann Charles W. Swearingen Walter Upham Richard H. Haskell Edwin H. P. Lowell Bath Jaycees Rockland Harry Cobb Clairmont Calif Bath Registration Board John P. Carey Daberd Beto & Makie Kimn Hey Gaiven Chief Justice Williamson Tveh Wig Roebert Superior Court Jonn PL Partiscnm Fredrick Dian Teese PS Hasan Paeliiade Ete Popiter Gheverte Dreth Philip F. Chapwi Robert Hale He Heelan Hale Gop U.S Sharse Hieph Poleco Eduation Schorol Sian Alee Tony de Talesmen Carvel Company Horace McClure
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