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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1959

Page

4

Morse High Senior Semifinalist Named in Merit Scholarship

Deborah J. Lawrence of Bath Morse High is named a semifinalist in the 1960 National Merit Scholarship Program for Maine. She ranks among 57 top Maine scorers on the NMSQT and will take the Scholastic Aptitude Test in December to advance toward finalist status.

Morse Deborah J. Lawrence Roy Lawrence Park Street National Merit Scholarship Corporation Maine Miss Lawrence Future Nurses Glee Club Lawrence Bath Colorado John M. Stalnaker National Merit Scholarship Corp National Merit Seholorship Corp Stalnaker

Parking Lot On Water Street Nears Completion

Bath County authorities expect the off street parking lot on Water Street to be finished in about two weeks. District Chairman Frederick E. Drake Jr. says the 18 inch gravel base and asphalt top will serve roughly 68 spaces. Eleven trucks hauled gravel over last days as the project uses 1,500 yards of material.

Water Street Highway Department Bath Frederick E. Drake, Jr Drake Water and Elm Streets Wunable

Bath Woman Elected President Of Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers

Louise Mayo of Morse High School in Bath was elected president of the Lincoln Sagadahoc County Teachers Association at the annual convention held at Morse High School. The Bath teacher will serve as delegate to the national convention in Los Angeles next summer, as 325 teachers and officials discussed federal support of education and the need for lasting funding beyond mere aid. The meeting covered honors for past officers and emphasized school needs while tracing federal education support history from early ordinances to the National Defense Education Act.

Sagadahoc Pomona Sagadahoc Orange Bowdoin Center Pomona Grange Couttage Opportunity Farm Clyde Bailey Sagadahoe Pomona Sears Foundation Charles White Merrymeeting Grange Mason Wright West Bath Grange Edric Wheeler Topsham Grange Ralph Ryan Dirigo Grange Viola White Marjorie Curtis Eleonora Blanchard Ray Campbell Aletha Campbell Ethel MacDonald Alice Larrab Grange Eleanor Ripley Henry—Cheetham—Davight Louise Mayo Morse Lincoln- Sagadahoc County

Bath City Hall hosts teen 4 H club exhibition

The Bath Teen-Age 4 H Club held a local exhibit at City Hall with members presenting diet talks, fashion demonstrations, and year-end reports. Jean Steen and Mary Steen modeled school apparel avoidance, while twins wore edited outfits. Members discussed civic projects and conservation activities, and representatives shared experiences from Bryant Pond.

Bath City Hall Club of Bath City Hall Ailon Joanne Dauphinee Nie Cmentopak Beiving Effi Luein Douglas Pine Tree Society Pargela Pencon Susan Footer Bryant Pond Pamela Litchfield

Curved Bar Award To Five Members Of Red Rose Troop

Five members of Red Rose Troop No 6 sponsored by Corliss Street Baptist church received the Curved Bar award and advanced from intermediate to senior scouting at a Tuesday eve service at Corliss Street church vestry. Benjamin Sabo presented the award and badges. lead er Mrs Oliver Foster was honored for four years of service. Recipients: Linda Elliott Sally Cahoon Linda Foster Elaine King Betty Shepard. First class badges went to Mary Steen Gail Lance Martha Shepard. second class to Kathy Berry Janice McCabe. Proficiency badges covered many skills while candlelight graduation marked the move to senior scouting.

Red Rose Troop No. 6 Corliss Street Baptist Church Linda Ihott Sally Cahoon Linda Foster Elaine King Betty Shepard Red Rose Corliss Street Church Benjamin Sabo Bath Linda Elliott Margraet Mitchell Martha Rea Gram Mary Steen Gail Lance Martha Shepard Kathy Berry Janice McCabe Cook Linda Drake Pames Gail Lane Barbara Shepard Marion McDonald Pioneer Linda Illies Nancy Lacy Bethy Shepard Arden Flower Jean Steen Camperaft

Bath Maine Central Rail road station sale to BIW completed

The Bath Maine Central Rail road passenger terminal was sold to Bath Tron Works Corp. A quit claim deed filed in Sagadahoc County shows a price about 25000 dollars based on tax stamps. BIW officials said the purchase fits a long term plan to protect property near the shipyard and support recreational activities.

Bath Maine Central Railroad Bath Tron Works Corp Sagadahoc County BIW Vimes Dees Puddin G. Baer Conmard Iree

Teachers' Sorority Workshop Held Here Saturday

Delta Kappa Gamma chapters of Western Maine conducted an educational workshop at Hotel Sedgwick on Saturday. Key topics included legislation led by Blanche Williams Gardiner, scholarships led by Dora Small Portland, welfare and morale led by Marion Buzzell Orono, intercultural relations led by Ellsworth and Bath alum, and programs led by Velma Dunning Portland. Maude E. Mooday Portland state president presided, with a noon luncheon ending the morning session. Delegates came from Bath Rumford Saco Lewiston Augusta Portland Farmington Old Town and Ellsworth chapters.

Hotel Sedgwick Western Maine Delta Kappa Gamma Geneva Whitten Augusta Maude E. Moody Portland Priscilla Noddin Rockland Standing Helen Hayes Bath Geraldine Fenderson Saco Mildred Covell Lewiston Maine Blanche Williams Gardiner Dora Small Marion Buzzell Orono Ellsworth Velma Dunning Maude E. Mooday Rumford Saco Farmington Old Town

Bath Legion Post Honors McClure at Dinner

J Horace McClure becomes the second Smith Tobey Post member to receive an honorary Life membership. Post Commander Edward J Cummings led the 4 PM testimonial dinner at the Bath Legion hall praising McClure’s support for youth programs and the Cadet Drum and Bugle Corp. Local and state officials, club leaders, and legionnaires attended. McClure’s long public service including sheriff, state legislator, and Governor’s Council member were noted.

J. Horace McClure Legion Smith-Tobey Post McCluire Legion Hall Edward J Cummings Cummings Uncle Volace Post Maine Donald F. Perry Francis E. McLaughlin McClure The National Americanism Committee McLaughlin Long Sun Drum and Bugle Corp New Ife Legion Smith Justice Siddall Superior Court Cecil J. Siddall Sidney Batchelder Kezar Falls Uncle Horce People of Louis Jlatbert Taewiston Vans Lionel A. Lemieux Lewiston Journal Maurice Clark Bath Junior Legion Edward Atkinson

Morse High 39 7 over Old Town for first win of season

Morse High built a 14 7 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half to rout Old Town 39 7 at McMann field. Pete Farrell Jimmy Comeau and Tony McLaughlin starred with multiple long runs and key plays as Morse dominated with blocking tackling and sharp passing.

Morse Pete Farrell Old Town Morce Matanes i Kelly Reed Kent Jonneen Jimmy Comeau Tony McLaughin Charlie Morse McLaughlin Jonson Morse High Old Town Tnodians Nowa Tony McLaughinn Bal Ivy Reed Indians Old Town Indians McMannfield Morse Victory Halsey Crew Reed Farrell Comeau Bussey Injuns Bud Pinkham Old Fown Jonnny Charlie King Aftain Blue Plains Dick Tidwell Billy Reed Farrell Melaurblin Johnson Kent Johnson Jimny Comean Bassession Morse O Bruce Oberu Bass Plivs Theo Gered Vhark Muierpertt Jonesy Comeau God the Gadoef Beige Jimnmy Comeau State of Liberty Mitchell

GOP County Fund Drive Nearing The Halfway Mark

The Sagadahoe County Republican Finance Drive nears its halfway goal with $2,621 raised of a $5,000 target as about half of 55 committee members have completed solicitations. Finance Chairman William F Mussenden predicts exceeding the midway mark by Oct 15 and finishing the goal by year end. Half proceeds stay locally while the other half funds state and national efforts. about 500 Republicans were contacted by letter then followed up by calls.

Sagadahoe County William F. Mussenden W. F. Mussendenys Garden Street Bath Trent

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