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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
7
A 46 year old forecast comes to pass as the Winter Street Church vane tilts under wind, signaling repairs. The wooden vane weighs 400 pounds total with base, ball, rod, and structure weighing heavily as it sways with each gust.
About 60 boating enthusiasts attended a city hall meeting to form a Marine Civil Defense police unit for District 2 from the New Meadows river to Calais. Capt. Everett E. Wallace presided. Col. Ralph Price and Commodore Walter Ripley spoke. five squadrons were outlined with identified commanders.
Waldo Weston, a former U S Air Force service member, spoke to the Sedgwick Lions Club at a 6:30 dinner meeting. He described Alaska’s climate, long sunny days, and rapid plant growth, sharing experiences from his time stationed there with his family.
The Maine Federation of Labor announced a $300 scholarship in honor of Henry M Donnelly the first president. Kenneth L Snowden of West Bath chaired the committee and the prize will go to a Maine high school or academy senior for the best essay on The American Federation of Labor its history and future with essays limited to 3000 words. Local judging will select three essays per school then advance to the State Federation in Bangor.
The 19th annual Easter Seal drive by Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. runs March 10 to April 10 with a Bath goal of 3500 and state goal 85000. Mrs. Duncan McInnes leads 400 state chairmen to push a record campaign with Lily Parade events and local fundraisers.
The State Federation of Women's Republican clubs met March 10 at the Worcester House in Hallowell with about 250 attendees. Sagadahoc representatives included Hazel Robbins and Lillian Heal, with plans for Eisenhower school displays and a five member nominating committee for next year. Speakers included Senator Robert N. Haskell and Willis Trafton.
Commander Parker E. Worrey Jr of the American Bureau of Shipping moves from Boston and Quincy offices to Goteborg Sweden to serve as marine surveyor. He and Mrs Worrey with their three children left New York February 16 on the Stockholm. they previously lived in Braintree Massachusetts.
The Bath Iron Works annual report shows a 1954 increase of 6.5 million dollars over 1953 and earnings of 5.51 per share. Consolidated gross income reached 44.36 million with 2,633 employees at year end. orders stood at 75.36 million, and capital improvements totaled 759 thousand with 760 thousand authorized. President John R. Newell cites preparedness and defense as drivers for continued work.
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board meeting updates officers for the year and plans for the April 5 annual meeting at the Cosmopolitan club. Speakers James Coli and John Thompson discuss health and color in patient rooms. resignation of personnel chair accepted. new volunteers and infant clothing stock noted. Harrison Lakin lecture set for March 20 at Bath Iron Works Recreation hall with added committee members.
This week hearings dominated activity with a push for a new Department of Commerce and Industry to aid Maine’s growth. Debate covered rural representation in the Senate and a lengthy Bates Bills hearing drawing 500 attendees to discuss stock merger controls and Maine location safeguards.
Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital reports 42 in-patients and 10 out-patients with 10 cerebral palsied, eight orthopedic, and 24 poliomyelitis cases. Greenhouse aids therapy and vegetable supply. Spring painting and kitchen renovation underway. Red Cross Senior Life Saving course planned for Morse High School girls using the Home pool. TV films planned for Easter Seal Drive statewide.
Lillian Fisher P T A held its monthly meeting at the school with a large crowd. The discussion focused on the rank card system for Bath school and forms were distributed for member input to be reviewed at the April 28 Morse High School meeting. Officers for the coming year were named and will be installed April 12. A rummage sale is planned for March 19 at 1 30 p.m. under chair Mrs Leonard Litchfield.
Bailey Evening School closed its 1954 55 season with a public exhibition and certificate awards for completing courses. Principal Nathan W. Watson led instructors in rugmaking knitting dressmaking sewing art typing shorthand bookkeeping and shop classes. Certificate recipients span rugmaking knitting dressmaking sewing art and technical trades.
A M Main Sr was reelected president of the Bath Y M C A at the annual meeting held Monday evening. Officers reappointed include John R Newell and John Parker as vice presidents Edward Sewall as recording secretary and auditor Roger D Skillings as treasurer Omar R King named vice president. Directors for three year terms are David Y AlKaz in Omar R King John R Newell John Parker Edward Sewall and William L Skelton. Committees named include Finance chaired by Frank B Nichols with Roger D Skillings as trustee of trust funds Arthur Sewall chair Harry F Morin Daniel Williams William L Skelton. Newell reported nominating committee members including Sidney L Eaton and Edward Sewall. President Main presided as minutes and financial reports were read and approved. Sick leave policy noted accumulative to 30 days. Attending: Main Edward Sewall Rodney Boe Jr Williams Skelton Eaton A M Main Jr Newell King Perkins.
Nearly 300 attendees filled Huse Memorial school auditorium for Bath Women and girls during Girl Scout Week marking the 43rd anniversary of National Girl Scouting and the 35th birthday of Bath Girl Scouts. Juliette Low program featured Wild Rose Troop 2 led by Alli son Turpie and Sharon Haynes with Loretta Bailey Jill Olsen Jewell Flint Gerry Stone Gail Robbins Mary Jane Nugent Barbara Kenney Frances Butcher and Joan Ring. William Turpie hosted with Mrs Gardiner R. Deering speaking before a candlelight birthday ceremony. The new senior troop debuted under Mrs Harold Rubin and Miss Charlotte Moreshead as first public appearance. A chicken salad dinner concluded the event hosted by South End committee.
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