Sale Of Hyde And Lambert Parks To Private Buyer
The Public Housing Administration announced a 361 567 dollar bid accepted by Ralph M Schwartz of Chicago for the Lambert Park and Hyde Park housing projects in Bath. Closing set for June 17. The deal covers 74 buildings and 249 units with no immediate changes to rents or management.
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Hyde and Lambert Parks
PHA
The
Public Housing Administration
Ralph M. Schwartz
Chicago
Lambert Park
Hyde Park
Bath
Bath Housing Authority
Bernard E. Varnum
Varnum
Schwartz
School Board Adopts Third Ungraded Class At Bath
The Bath school board approved a third ungraded class for 45 students, with aged 9 to 10 eligible, as state subsidies rise to 50 percent of costs. The move funds a new instructor, expands the program, and prompts reductions in age for participants.
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Board of Education
Dike
Supt. Loring R. Addison
FHA Maine home building shows sharp upturn in April
Maine FHA reports rising construction and home purchase activity in April and early May. John H. Magee cites liberal financing terms and the Certified Agency Program as factors, with nationwide FHA records in April including 79 471 new and existing units.
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Maine
Federal Housing Administration
John H. Magee
Magee
FIHA
FHA
Connecticut charges women for eut-rate fishing license
Connecticut authorities announce the sale of an eut-rate fishing license to women, detailing eligibility and pricing. The program marks a policy change affecting female anglers and licensing procedures.
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Connecticut
Extra Pay For Extra Duty Discussed By Bath Teachers
A Bath Board of Education committee of teachers and board members debated the merit pay plan for extra duty. Maurice H. Clark urged higher base salaries to cover extra curricular work, while Superintendent Loring Roddingdon said the plan isn’t legal. Some members tied the proposal to merit pay. others questioned its impact on academic subjects and fairness in non sports programs.
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Bath Board of Education
Bath Public Schools
Board of Education
Maurice H. Clark
Bath Junior High School
Ana
Loring Ro Addison
Catherine Huse
Seaa
Oliver W. Bell
House
Duncan Farrell
Gillespie Honored by Montgomery and St Bernard Chapter
John W. Gillespie was honored at a Thursday meeting of the Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch chapter at the Masonic temple. He received a past officer's association lapel pin from Past Grand High Priest David I. Wilson. The association, formed in Rockland years ago, was the first of its kind in the United States and has since spread to five states. Plans were made for a May 20 roast beef supper by Genesta chapter OBS preceding Royal Arch degree work, with November 6 set for the annual inspection.
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John W. Gillespie
Montgomery and
St Bernard Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Rockland
United States
David I. Wilson
Bath Mason
Royal Arch
Genesta
Margaret Chase Smith to Speak at Morse High Baccalaureate
U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith will address Morse High School graduates at the baccalaureate in the school auditorium on Sunday afternoon June 1. The long‑time senator and former U S representative has been praised as a leading ambassador of goodwill and a top vote‑getter in Maine history.
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Morse High School
U.S
Margaret Chase Smith
Smith
Con Ftiss
House of Representatives
Clyde Ho Smith
Republican State Committee
Huband
Slophone
Wool 6 Company
Naval Affairs
Senator Smith
America
Gallup
Associated Press
Maine
Press Gallery
Senate
Hospital Auxiliary Reports On Clearing House And Projects
Hospital Auxiliary members reviewed progress on the clearing house and multiple projects. Volunteers logged extensive service including 69 hours in April and 482 articles made in March and April, with numerous donated items and supplies for hospital use.
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Hospital Auxiliary
Arthur W. King
Wilmer J. Voorhees
James A. Gillies, Jr
Courtney W. Stover
Melvin Henderson
Stover
Henry White
Percy Bailey
Omar King
Oliver Wass
Dean Farnham
Kenneth Ouellette
John Wakefield
Kenneth Francisco
Arthur Bourque
Roger M. Luke
Bath Auxiliary
Camden
May
Pine Haven Day Camp Plans 1958 Girls Program
Pine Haven Day Camp staff met to plan the 1958 season run by Bath Girl Scout Council. Camp runs June 14 to June 27 for ages seven to sixteen, with full five day weeks and shorter Brownie sessions. New senior unit targets high school girls for 1959 Roundup, with staff and unit assignments outlined for May 21 at Winter Street church. Applications open now with May 31 deadline. troop leaders handle registrations.
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Pine Haven Day Camp
Bath
Colorado
George van Wynen
Bath Girl Scout 1
Cyrus Ashe
Everett: Fraser
Butcher
Bath Memorial Hospital Campaign Names Co-Chairs
Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard were named co chairmen of the Bath Memorial Hospital Development Campaign led by Superior Court Justice John P Carey. The goal is 325000 for a new 32 bed wing and renovations. The couple pledged time and urged community support. Committee members include Donald Burkhardt Andrew Butterfield Mrs Eastham Grand Mrs Arthur King Duncan McInnes Raymond Small and Dr Francis A Winthenbach.
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Bath Memorial Hospital
Raymond C. Small
Bath Memorial
Memorial
G. Baer Connard
Bath Hospital
Superior Court
John P. Carey
Connard
Bath
The
Maine Cancer Society
Bath Area
Civic Music Association
Little League
Justice Carey
Hospital
Donald T. Burk- Hardt
Andrew M Butterfield
Eastham Grand
Arthur W. King
Duncan McInnes
Raymond Small
Francs A. Winthenbach
Open House Set for GOP State Senate Candidate Ross Jr.
A county wide Ross For State Senator committee plans an open house Monday night at Bath Junior High School May 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. to meet Rodney Ross Jr. of Bath, who seeks the Republican nomination for State senator in the June 16 primary. The event will feature a musical program and a brief talk, with refreshments provided by supporters.
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Senate
Rodney Ross, Jr
Ross
Bath
Rodney Kr Ross, Jr
Bath Junmior High School
Rep Ross
Sagadahoe County
Frank R. Bailey
Woolwich
Charles F. Cummings
German Girl To Spend A Year At Morse High School
Barbara Weertel a 16 year old Munich student will study at Morse High School in Bath for a year under World Service Committee foreign student sponsor ships. She will live with Mr and Mrs Rowsawerner on Park Street during the fall term. An auction for funds to support the forester student project will be conducted by phone on May 29 with bids from Winter Street church supporters. A bake sale for the project follow at the corner of Front and Broad streets.
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Barbara Weertel
Munich
Germany
Bath
Morse High School
World Service Comittee Forein
Pal Wrn
Wornter Street
Barbara Seu
Morse Ehigh School
Rowsawrener
Fatting
Park Street
Forester
Leound Friends of
Winter Street
Guidance director named for Bath Junior High and elementary
Supt Loring A Addison announced Florence E Tash of Waterville to lead guidance at Bath Junior High and elementary schools. She has eight years in teaching and 11 years as a social worker, and expects to complete a master’s in guidance this summer at the University of Maine.
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Loring A. Addison
Florence E. Tash
Waterville
Bath
Health and Welfare Department
Hinev High
High Schol
Plan Testimonial Dinner To Honor Justice Carey
A testimonial dinner to honor Justice Carey, recently appointed by Governor Edmund S Muskie, is planned for Thursday June 5 at Junior High School. Co chairmen Brian M Jewett and Harold D Perry will lead the event attended by local friends and several officials.
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Super
Justice Carey
Edmund S. Muskie
Sagadahoc County
Brian M. Jewett
Harold D. Perry
Bath Listed As Needing More Hospital Room
Maine's hospital construction plan names Bath sixth among communities with high need. Dover-Foxcroft Lincoln Machias Bridgton listed as areas needing more hospital beds but lack of local participation may delay Bath and others from receiving federal aid until lesser-need areas are funded.
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Maine
Bath
Health and Welfare Dept
Dover-Foxcroft
Linccoln
Machias
Bridgton
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Aubrey Steen, Jr
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Richard Footer
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