Bath water rate rise approved by PUC with 20 percent hike
The Public Utilities Commission approved about a 20 percent increase in Bath water rates, estimated to raise hydrant rentals and overall revenue by roughly 25 000 yearly, about 3 500 less than the city council had appropriated for 1959-60. The effective date and final schedule await revision and PUC final approval, with possible retroactive application.
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Bath
PUC
G. Baer Connard
Bath Water District
Commission
Stanley W. Judkins
Water District
Two Republican Legislators Defend GOP Tax Stand
Governor Clauson faced sharp GOP criticism at Bangor as Sen. Rodney E. Ross Jr. and Rep. Howard W. Mayo countered that many Republicans oppose new taxes. They argue the 99th Maine Legislature should finish shaping finances for the next two years without added tax burdens, favoring a five million dollar surplus and careful use of funds for capital improvements and current needs.
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Bath
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Howard W. Mayo
Maine
The
Times
Clauson
Burncoat Head Tides Reported as World’s Highest
Burncoat Head Nova Scotia on the Bay of Fundy records tides ranging from 46 to 54 feet above low water. The extreme rise attracts researchers and visitors to study tidal forces and coastal effects.
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Burncoat Head
Nova Scotia
Bay of Fundy
First Baptist Church Installs New Pastor
The Rev. Trueman Bray was installed as pastor of the First Baptist church in a Friday evening ceremony. Floyd Carter opened with invocation, Sewall Pearson welcomed, and greetings came from the Bath Ministerial Association led by Rev. Craig H. Richards. The Rev. Warren B. Harris and Rev. Eugene Cram delivered greetings and the charge to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trueman Bray
First Baptist Church
Floyd Carter
Sewall Pearson
Board of Deacons
Bath Ministerial Association
Craig H. Richards
Central Congregational Church
Warren B. Harris
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Bowdoinham
Lewiston
Western Maine
United Baptist Convention
Mr. Cram
Bray
Bath England Bishop to Attend Memorial Day in Bath Maine
The Right Rev Harold W Bradfield Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells England will take part in Memorial Day events in Bath Maine during a two day visit with Grace Episcopal Church The Maine Governor Clinton Clauson will welcome him present him a key to the city and name him an honorary citizen A DEC chest of Maine products plaque with state seal and an honorary citizen proclamation will be presented and Bath Area Chamber of Commerce will host arrangements Tarpy Schulten will preside over ceremonies and Bradfield will be interviewed on WMMS radio The Bishops wife Mrs Bradfield will accompany him and they will stay at York Hall
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Harold W. Bradfield
Bath and Wells
England
City Park
Grace Episcopal Church
Bath
Maine
Clinton A. Clauson
John F. Leonard
State Department of Economic Development
Seafood Chest
Maine Products
Gov
Clauson
Bishop Bradfield
Bishop
Bath Arena
WMMS
Mark Roman
Bradfield
Richard B. Adams
Maurice J. Warner
Lord Bishop
G. Baer Connard
York Hall
Beth
Woolwich Asphalt Bid Winner Sets City Summer Supply
City Manager Stanley W. Judkins accepts a low bid of 0.127 per gallon from American Bitumuals and Asphalt Co. for about 60 000 gallons of asphalt this summer. Koppen Co Inc of Boston won 15 000 gallons of tar at 0.2268 per gallon. Several bids were also submitted for the Kelley Spear project. Public polio clinic to be held in Bath June 11 from 7 to 8 p m at the Suse Memorial school with free first second and third shots available. turnout May 7 was smaller than hoped and the session may extend beyond 8 p m if needed. Both Maine residents and nearby communities may attend. fees waived for under 160.
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Bath
Suse Memorial School
City Health Department
Roscoe C. McFadden
City Health Officer
McFadden
State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Stanley W. Judkins
American Bituumals and Asphalt Co
Woolwich
Koppen Co. Inc
Boston
Trimount Bituminous Products Co
Everett
Mass
Bath City
Phippsburg
West Bath
Arrowsie
Boards of Selectmen
Sprig
Georgetown
John F. Leonard
Richard J. Frates
Bath built ships praised at Preble launch in Bath
Vice Admiral Ralph E. Wilson lauded Bath built ships at the USS Preble launch. The ship, fifth to bear the name, drew notable attendees including Mrs. Wilson and her daughters. Sponsorship by Mrs. Wilson was highlighted as the event’s high point.
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Bath
Ralph E. Wilson
USN
Naval Operations
Admiral Wilson
Navy
Preble
U. S. Navy
Washington, D. C
Ralph E. Wilson, Jr
Wilsons
Wilson
Walter W Rule, Jr
Hot Springs
Marcia BE. Wilson
Western Maryland College
Used and Rebuilt Parts Car Sales Update
Patience is praised for handling car orders but the seller apologizes for not fitting all requests. The note invites readers to contact for used and rebuilt parts and mentions continued service.
Bath Man to Receive National Jewish Welfare Board Citation
Abraham L. Kramer of Bath will receive a citation from the National Jewish Welfare Board Thursday evening for service to Jewish servicemen at the Naval Air Station Brunswick and SAGE installation at Topsham. The award is announced by Rabbi David Berent and will be presented at Beth Israel vestry. Kramer has long aided Jewish personnel, hosted servicemen, and led local B’nai B’rith activities. He is a Bath businessman active in Beth Israel Congregation, Lions, Elks, and Masons, with a decades long civic record.
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Abraham L. Kramer
National Jewish Welfare Board of the Armed Services
Naval Air Station
Brunswick
SAGE
Topsham
David Berent
Beth Israel
Berent
Kramer
B'nai B'rith
Atty
Oscar Goldman
Lewiston
New England
New York
Bath
Russia
Gloucester
Mass
Haverhill
Hearst Publishing Company
Bonar B'rith Lodge
Portland Lodge
Loons Club
Bath Lodge of Elks
Polar Lodge
Shrine Club of
Bath Board of Education Accepts Two Teacher Resignations
The Bath Board of Education accepted the resignations of two teachers at a Thursday evening special meeting. Genevieve Breton, at 49 Springstreet, will leave Junior High and move to a Kittery teaching position. Nancy Gibbs, Grade 1 at Huse, will take an out of state assignment.
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Bath Board of Education
Bath
Genevieve Breton
Springstreet
Mitchell
Central Grammar
Nancy Gibbs
Huse
Breton
Kittery
Miss Gibbs
Loring R. Addison
John Choate
Elizabeth McCullough
Gorham State Teacher's College
Boothbay
MeceCullough
Calais
John , Choate
Richard Carter
Recreation Department
Fisher and Tluse
Special Board of Education Board
John T Blackwell
District Meeting Of Legion Elects 1959 60 Leaders Here
Approximately 600 members from Knox Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties attended the American Legion Third District meeting at the Smith Tobey Post. Willard Pinkham of Damarscotta was elected district commander with a slate including Robert Wagner Bath first vice commander Merrill Morang Rockland second vice commander Joseph Petrillo Damarscotta adjutant and finance officer Richard Blackington Camden athletic officer Phillip Creamer Waldoboro Americanization officer William Wallace Thomaston sergeant at arms and Arthur Ingersoll Port Clinton chaplain. Sid NE Segal Rockland retired commander and candidate for Maine department historian presided as proceedings began. Contentious remarks from department officers and a social hour followed with music and a late luncheon served by the auxiliary. Activities for District Three were coordinated by Starth Post Recreational committee.
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American Legion
Smith Tobey
Legion
Knox Lincoln
Sapadahoe
Willard Pinkham
Damariscotta
Robert Wagner
Bath
Merrill Morang
Rockland
Joseph Petrillo
Richard Blackington
Camden
Conandor
Alton Coro
Topham
Legion of Fier
Bowdoin Alumni Scholarship Awarded to Bath Boy
Stephen De Lee of Morse High School is among 28 recipients from six states selected for Bowdoin Alumni Fund Scholarships for 1959 60. Director of Admissions Hubert Shaw announced today. De Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Street, will graduate in June and has held multiple school roles including football and baseball manager and varsity baseball assistant. He also served as treasurer of Morse’s varsity letter club.
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Stephen de Lee
Morse High School
Bowdoin College
Hubert So Shaw
Ed Street
Lee
Jame
M. IS
the Times Co
Morse
Bowdoin Alium
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P.U.C
Connard
Public Utilities Commission
Winship Street
Path
Arthur BE. Hitchins
Hutchins
Harold J. Rubin
Charles
Bangor
Maine Elks Association
Rev Trueman Bray
Kennebec
Charles Rush
Sanford Brown
Stephen Middleton
Danny Corliss
Harry McCaffrey
Jascha French
Mediterranean
McClure
Ferry Road
Woolwich, Me
National Jewish Welfare Board
Chal Leroniins Orchwestra
Lesianares
Aigde
Starth 'Peabey
Scott Kittreste Chumoan
Edear Leavdt
James Chaput
Andrew Tart
Bowdoin
Bath Boy
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