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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

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Well Over 700 Attend Annual Alumni Banquet Here

More than seven hundred alumni gathered Saturday night for the annual alumni banquet. General chairman Daniel Geuliy led drive reviews while Linwood F Temple, Nancy Temple, and Ida Clark introduced attendees. The 1910 class marked its 50th reunion with gifts to a scholarship fund and remarks by President Raymond Trott of Providence.

Spomored Auditorins Gym Drive Daniel Geuliy Linwood F Temple Nancy Ida Clark Arthur Brown Henry W Cobb Charles Hewitt Matt Lake Cobb Claremont Cal 'O Moree Poole

Bath Attorney Is Honored By Suffolk Univ

Bath attorney John Po Carey, former Maine Superior Court judge, joined 17 other leaders in education journalism public health and law in receiving an honorary Doctor of Jurisprudence from Suffolk University at a ceremony in Worcester. A native of Bath Carey graduated Morse High School and Suffolk Law School, passed the Maine bar exam in October AW245 and the Massachusetts bar the following October. He was appointed by Gov. Muskie in 1998 as Sayvada Mier county's first representative on the State Superior Court bench before resigning.

Tality John Po Carey Maine Superior Court Bkeness Suffolk University Statler Wiltonho Tf Woostom Jurie Prudence Bath Carey Morse Highchool Suffolk Law School Maine Massachusetts Justice Carey Edmund S. Muskie Sayvada Mier County

Bath Police Chief Heads New Maine Law Enf Assn Chapter

Bath Police Chief Robert B. Wagner was elected president of the new Mid Coast Chapter of the Maine Law Enforcement Association at a Woolwich Grange Hall meeting. James Milligan, Winfield S. Foster named vice presidents. Robert LaCouceur elected secretary and Irving Parsons treasurer. Representatives from Saggadahoe and Lincoln counties attended. Continued on Page Five.

Robert B. Wagner Bath Mid Coast Maine Law Enforcement Assn Woolwich Grange Hall Saggadahoe Lincoln County James Milligan Dresden Winfield S. Foster Coopers Mills Rtobert B. LaCouceur Lewiston State Probation and Parole Department Ryving Parsons Brunswick Maine

County Republican Committee Meets Monday Evening

The Sagadahoc County Republican Committee gathered Monday at the Goodwill club in Woolwich. Plans were set for a June 20 campaign meeting inviting all county committees and Young Republicans to Cochran Hotel rooms in Woolwich, with speakers including Col Harry Mapes and others.

Sagadahoc Goodwill Club Woolwich Reed Dutes Mans Goodwilh Club Harry Mapes USA Jetly Jot Woheeds Casspairs LuceNwyo Michaud Chicitasains Sue Yours Beepustels Allesty and Tows David Nichols Maine Republican Commiitee

Class Of 1910 Marks 50th Reunion At Morse High

The 1910 Morse High School graduating class celebrated its 50th reunion with 3 of 36 living members gathering from across the country. Events included a Friday social hour at Seedy wick and a buffet supper, Friday attendees totaling 50 with spouses. Special guests were Mr and Mrs Henry W Cobb of Claremont California. A Saturday picnic at Georgetown Center and a visit to Reid State Park preceded an alumni banquet at Morse High, headed by the class motto To.

Morse High School IWIO Georgetown Center Marry Horne Reid State Park Bath Moree High School

Bath High School Class of 1960 Largest in Bath History

The Morse High School graduation featured twin sisters Barbara and Deborah Lawrence as top honors. Joan Lawrence delivered the valedictory on The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education while Deborah spoke on The Need for Foreign Language Study. Other honorees and prize recipients included Virginia Perey and Lynda Dutton, with scholarships supporting further study at University of Maine and Eastern Nazarene College, among others.

Oaas Tatrvara Joan Lawrence Deborah Sean Lawrence Ings Gass Miss Hing University of Maine Barbara Deborah Lawrence Rov Lawrence Park Street Doreen Eleanor Willis Universty of Maine Deborah University of Rochester Col Durminer Sewall Dak Bathleigh School Eniop Rite Hennessey Wit Hennessey West Bath Maine Medical Center School of Nursing Bath Memorial Hospital Wert- Bath PTA Aroostook

Bath plans delayed for urban renewal funds application

Bath faces delays in completing a federal planning and survey advance for an urban renewal program downtown. City officials cite cost estimation challenges and federal approval steps as the cause, with the project awaiting submission to the Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency and potential public hearings before final council action.

Aeast Bath Joan Rosewell Kedesal Nousing and Womenance Agency Oomolled City Counc Vath Hanning FHFA State Departine Ghool Economic Developte Wh Manning Board City Council

Bath Area Chamber Of Commerce Opens Route 1 Information Center

The Bath Area Chamber of Commerce unveils a 16 by 12 foot log cabin information center on Route 1 opposite the First National Store. It opens June 23 and will run 11 weeks through Labor Day, with hours noon to 8 pm daily. The center, staffed by Mrs George R Perry and Mrs RO Clinton McKadder, replaces a mobile booth and expects a larger visitor influx based on rising inquiries and reservations.

Chamber of Commerce Bath Area Frank H Ozzetta Vimnes Edward Fo Cox Cox George R. Perry Chamber RO Clinton Mckadder Doris Billiniy Ton Bath

Petition drive seeks referendum on city curfew amendment

Reported drive by residents and groups to force a referendum on amending Bath’s six year old curfew ordinance. Officials say hundreds have signed petitions urging a vote, with organizers confident of success as signatures continue to mount despite confusion over wording and process.

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Petition Circulation Continues For Local Referendum

Petition drive continues after amendment to curfew ordinance amid protests from residents. Signers include Edward J. Mc Vann Harold Sonia and Joseph Desmond with petitions at local markets and service stations. Fire chief ordered two blasts of the alarm at 64h o'clock to aid enforcement. Referendum likely in November elections before June 23 deadline.

Ion Aesure Alex Fsurvess Market Bath Lumbero Kako Market Washington Street Cahills Service Ration Moute Edward J. McVann Harold Sonia Joseph Desmond Woshing McMiasin

Torrey Roller Bushing Employees Win Wage Increase

Wage raise approved after two week negotiations at Torrey Roller Bushing Plant. Across the board hourly pay rise and piecework rates to take effect June 20, 1960. Company representatives Bowen Torrey and Wavaland Torrey for the firm. union delegates Herman Fo Coombs, Local 4 officers Robert Spicer Arnold Chadwick Russell Sevon for Local 4 and national affiliates.

Torrey Company For Nations Bowen Torrey Wavaland Torrey Umswa Afi Herman Fo Coombs Local 4 Robert Spicer Arnold Chadwick Russell Sevon

Landing Float For Small Boats At Fort Popham Now Seems A Certainty

Fort Popham is set to gain a public float and small boat landing in Atkins Bay after formal approval by the State Park Commission. The Popham Beach Boat Owners Association will construct a 55 foot walkway, 18 foot ramp, and a 9 by 24 foot float at the west wall of the Fort Popham Memorial property. The project, estimated around 800 dollars, will be funded by boat owners and built under the association’s direction with city and state safety provisions and a one year trial.

Fort Popham State Park Commission Popham Beach Popham Kennebec Ingo Markham Phippebung Stuart Thiseam Geek Port Popham Park Commission Xkrants Xx Association Fort Popham Memorial Coast Garard Landing Fort Pates Fort Pate

Bath Area United Fund selects 1960 co chairmen

John O. Thorpe and William R. Rogers named co chairmen for Bath Area United Fund drive starting late September to fund 1961 operations. Thorpe continues as senior co chairman. Rogers takes first co chair role. Nine member agencies supported. meetings with Budget and Admissions Committee underway. Thorpe is a Christmas Cove native with Bath Tron Works background.

Bath Area United Fund John O. Thorpe William R. Rogers United Fkund Cannon Wath UU. Niss Thorpe Bath Tron Works Corporation Rogers C W. Rogers, Inc Pan Morco Oscar FH Marsh Gvoal Board of Directors Christmas Cove

Senior Reception Held Thursday At High School

The 1960 Morseyigh graduates dance Thursday night in the school gymnasium as guests of the junior class at the united senior reception. This final event in Commencement week activities precedes the Alumni banquet Saturday evening for the Bath High School Alumni Association.

Junor United Senior Priests of the Bath High School

Senior Class Night Held In South Portland Gym

Junior class members hosted a night in the South Portland gym with a unique setup for spectators. Music came from Don Doane's orchestra. The receiving line included Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell, Carl H. Dearborn, I. C. Lloyd Hooker, Linwood J. Temple, and many trustees, council members, education officials, and families, celebrating senior class leadership and advisors.

Don Doane Orchestra South Portland Oliver W. Bell Carl H. Dearborn I. C. Lloyd Hooker Linwood JH Raymond W. Farnham Lyman Poole Catharine Leonard Nathan W. Watson Mees Watson Advi Corse Margaret Flaherty Jascha French Frenchy Ralph York Deborah DeWick Kenneth Poole Rachael Charest

Carpenters Strike Halts Work At Bath Armory

A carpenters strike between Bath and Portland halts remodeling and expansion of the Daeth Armory. About 200 union carpenters and laborers walk off the job over a contract pay dispute with the General Contractors Assn. J J Vanier said only drilling and blasting remain in progress. Continued on page five.

Uimon Bath Portland Daeth Armory J. W Cunningham Co Assn Joseph JL Vanier Ue United Brother Pave Five

595 Also Motors Generators Springs Transmissions

Auto parts dealer listing shows items such as motors generators and transmissions plus glass products at McClure Car and Parts Lot on Ferry Road Woolwich Vel. Open daily from 9 am until park hours.

McClure Woolwich Vel

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