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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1958

Page

4

Genesta Chapter Installations Show Off Officers

Genesta chapter of CBS held a semi public installation ceremony at Masonie Tom For Mi Pa ees Meh Buller. Dorothy M. Pratt installed as Worthy Matron. Ralph Card as Worthy Patron. Ruth D. Freeman and Donald C. Freeman as associate matron and associate patron. Other officers named with a long list of names and titles. A rehearsal is planned for March 30 at Mascenie Temple and the next meeting set for April 4 with a Holy Week program to follow.

Genesta Chapter O.E.S Freida Bagdikian Donald Co Freeman Dorothy M. Pratt Ralph F H. Card Ruth Co Freeman Mae C. Ward Phyllis Chadwick Edna McRae Lillian Howe Ruby Shanning Jean Norton Caroline Robbins Bertha Ward Doris McKay Beulah Dunton Viola Ossgood Louise Carlton Evelyn Wyman Marcella Gibson Athana Gillespie Mabel Merrill Barbara Temple Genesta QO. B.S Masonie Tom Doris McKiy Marchal Mabel Merrill Orgini Jean Nerson Adair Bertha Card Lourie Carlton Wairder Cyrus Ashe Sentinel Carol Ainsworth P.M. Byvelyn Wi Mon Ietalling Herbert Morse Ps M Viveln O Vood Athana Gillespis Budah Dinton Pioneer Lisbon Falls Ruth Graffar Warrior List Rockport Star Point Marcell Gibson Lew I Fen Cold Vale Washburn Pemaquid South Portland Donald CC. Freeman Eleanor Merchant Ruth Hathorne Mintron Ruth Fuller Clarence Minott Maton Donald Co Ruth Gratfiem Mie Melvin Pratt Frank Carver Marguerite Broeckett Doris Aikenheed Villa Bailey Margaret Toom Evelyn Merss Anna McCabe Dai Tan Pratt Elizabeth Ferris Foster M Pratt Virginta Marr Brunswick Diaethiteus Martha Nic Iowas Mascenie Temple Mia Far Froncedakic Lew’ston

Unemployment Claims Rise in Bath Area Maine

Maine unemployment figures show a rise in claims at the Bath office of the Maine Employment Security Commission. Through today 9,332 benefit applications have been processed, up from 7,214 through March 2 last year, with 2,118 more, though the exact rise is uncertain due to exhausted benefits. The Bath office area, serving Brunswick and parts of Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties, notes seasonal hiring declines in shoes and construction. Officials expect inquiries to drop as better weather increases seasonal work.

Maine Bath Maine Employment Security Commission CME NSE Bath Mesc Brunswick Cumberland County Sagadahoe County Boothbay Harbor Dimariscotta Wiscasset Lincoln County T One Dionariccotia Wisensasel Sagatahoe County

Montgomery & St Bernard Royal Arch Elects Officers

The Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapter No 2 held its 139th annual convocation at Masonic Hall Thursday evening electing Thomas W Leask as High Priest. Additional officers named include Roy E Howe Clarence Minott Linwood Temple Francis W Norton Munro Carlton Royf Lawrence George Stafford Colin Carlisle William Steadman Wilbur Casey Ernest Howe Orville Sylvester Ralph T H Card John H Freeman and John Gillespie. Freeman noted for 25 years as sentinel and installation followed by District Deputy Linwood Temple and other Past High Priests.

Thomas W. Leask Montgomery and St. Bernard Royal Arch Masonic Roy EF. Howe Kng Clarence Minott Linwood &£. Temple Francis W. Norton Munro Carlton Roy F. Lawrence George Stafford Colin Carlisle William Steadman Wilbur Casey Ernest Howe Orville Sylvester Ralph TH. Card John H Freeman Sentinel John Gillespie House Freeman Linwood &. Temple Edwin H .P. Lowell Fred Osgood Francis Norton

Doyle Seeks Reelection as Bath County Commissioner

Bath County Commissioner Charles B. Doyle announces his bid for re election as a Republican in the June primary facing Fred Dwyer of Bath and Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath both with notable backgrounds. Doyle has served since 1946 as the youngest commissioner and has held multiple legislative roles including the 1953 54 Legislative committee. Born in Bath, he studied locally then at Boro Hall Academy in New York. He previously worked for American Rubber Foundry in Cambridge and for the Brooklyn Manhattan Transit Company before returning to Bath in 1930.

Charles B. Doyle Bath Fred Dwyer Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath House Senate Doyle Hae Boro Hall Academy New York American Rubber & Foundry Cambridge Mass Brooklyn, Manhattan Transit Company Brooklyn

Traffic Committee Forms To Study Bridge Overpass

A five member special committee led by Mer ritt A Mitchell will review dangerous traffic conditions at the Malta Gehsen overpass. Members include Councilman Arthur W. Cedimon, Frank B. Eliervie, City Manager Stanley W. Judkins, Chief Edward I. Goucreau, and T. Tarpy Schulten. The panel meets at city hall to assess remedies and future steps after a Maine Highway Safety committee session chaired by Woolwich. An additional session will decide actions taken and further plans.

Cry Council Merritt A Mitchell Aimeeia Treduce Malta Arthur W. Cedimon Wis Frank B. Eliervie Stanley W. Judkins Edward I. Goucreau T. Tarpy Schulten Bath Area

Republican Committeeman urges Maine women clubs energy

Richard F. Cooper a New Hampshire Republican committeeman addressed the Maine Federation of Republican Women at Hotel Sedgwick urging victory in elections and active fundraising. He praised GOP leaders in Congress, urged local service, and outlined NH GOP activities while Maine club members attended a May luncheon with about 85 women.

Republican National Federation of Women’s Clubs Richard F. Cooper Republican Nations Committeemnan New Hampsire Maine Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs Hotel Sedgwick Senate House Smith and Jayne Bridges Cotton Hale McIntyre Washington Congress Maine Govrnor U.S Senate New Hampshire Wash Lawton Duri Cooper Edmund Locee Aveta Rechister Repib Roxy Stinchfield Farmanton Converse G. Fenn Sapahoe County Women's Republicn Club Hazel M Robbins

Spring and Summer Fashion Show Aids Bath Memorial Hospital

A fashion show and Lincoln County Orchestra concert raised over 600 dollars for Bath Memorial Hospital. Ward Brothers Lewiston provided styles with models including five local children. The event at Morse High School featured outfits in Tangerine and Burgundy and a cello solo by Carl Webster. Local attendees from Brunswick, Topsham, Wiscasset, Boothbay and Damariscotta were present.

Ward Brothers of Lewison Lincoln County Orchestra Junior Hospital League Morse High School Bath Memorial Hospital League Lewiston Edward Sewall, Jr Carl R Dearborn, Jr Charles Redman Sewall Mary Small Donald N. Small Virginia Robie Frederick Robie, Jr Anne Till William T. Hill, Jr Ann Jussey Atty Lynn M. Bussey Connie Dearborn Carl Ro Dearborn Ernest Lippmann Colonus Sachini Dittendorf Lawrence Schessler Rockland Elizabeth Rice Lyndon Plummer Tympani Edgecomb Bath Carl R. Dearborn, Jr Leon FE. Buck Lynn Mavesey Frederick M. Robie Omar R King Ralph G. Stetson, Jr William D., Hill

Bath Man Seeks Democratic County Commissioner Nomination

Bath resident Larrabee 44, BIW employee, announces bid for Sagadahoc County Commissioner in June primaries. Native of Boothbay, long West Bath resident, active in local groups, church and Scouting. previously re elected second selectman.

Bath Sagadahoc Larrabee Bath Iron Works West Bath Boothbay

Bath Tax Rate To Remain At 74 Per 1000 For 1958 59

City Council kept the Bath tax levy at 74 mills for 1958 59 despite a 95 398 86 increase in appropriations The budget totals are set at 1 558 227 92 up from 1 462 629 06 last year City Manager Judkins and the council avoided a tax rise by adjusting the revenue schedule and noting expected changes in housing valuations The plan shows 2 500 polls at 3 and 897 626 92 from real estate and personal property taxes with housing developments Hyde Park Terrace and Lambert Park expected to raise about 227 705 in valuation

City Council Stanley W. Judkins Judiins Hle Hyde Park Terrace Lambert Park Ash Faye Conneidh Duadkins Housie Uoder Tren Agri 1 Judkins

Hunter Seeks Sagadahoc County Commissioner Nomination

Former City official and Bath dairy executive Stanley Ro Hunter announced his bid for Sagadahoc County Commissioner as a Republican, becoming the fourth to enter the race. A Clinton native, he has long served Bath city government and county party leadership, with roles in Rotary, Masons, Grange, PTA, and local civic groups.

Stanley Ro Thunter Sagadahoc Republican Committees Not Nation Jine Primvry Ce Hunter Bath Oakhart Dairy Clinton Dio Hlunter Republican City Committee Rotary Club Solar Lodge of Masons West Bath Grange Pomona Huse and Bath Junior High Pta Wesley Men's Club

Mrs Thurlow Candidate For Register Probate

A fragmentary notice identifies Mrs Thurlow as a candidate for Register Probate. The garbled text references election terms and local officials, with scattered names and phrases suggesting an 20th century public notices page.

County Courthouse Plans Improve Operations and Space

County commissioners approve improvements costing about 4 000 to 85 000 to boost court operations. Clerk Esther de Brown and Register Harriet C Stevens gain needed space while the Probate office relinquishes 12 feet of space for a new office.

The County — Commissioners First Oar Esther de Brown Register of * Deeds Harriet C Stevens Register of Probate

Nomination for Treasurer in West Bath Bath

A local election item notes West Bath Nan See's nomination for treasurer. The report mentions Stover and Stiverts as town figures, with family details and prior service on town committees. It references Wesley Methodist church and local lodges. Further specifics on dates or exact office terms are limited in the text.

Meine Stover Joyce Rse PH High School Gov Hipp Shea Polar Star Locee of Masons and West Bath Orange

Also Mentioned on This Page

CBS Tesses Philip Wyimman Martha Pratt Mitton Janice Card Glories Pratt Rainbow Assembly Montgomery & St. Bernard Royal Arch Topsham Damariscotta Laura Nichols Central Congregational Church Troop 99 Boy Scouts of the Church BIW Truman F Wallace, Jr Jin Sagadahoc Elgin Baylor Washington, D. C Seattle University Harry S. Larrabee, Jr Amenean Rome Maude Woodworth Bar Wirbor Kinder, Jr Motor Corps Chaiirman Boarsine Horton Bitason Ehagoter Chavrerian Melvin Bo Henderson Popowa Hunter Aldermen Stanley R. Hunter Siti Wuettenll Peery Diroy Pete Arly Wast Bath Nan See Gs Patten Brown Boise Colson Courtne, BL Stover
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