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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1959

Page

3

North Bath Students Win Bus Ride Access at School Board Vote

Bath board approves allowing North Bath high school students to ride public buses for now citing available seating. The move, limited to North Bath, may require an extra bus in 2–3 years as growth continues and more students enroll.

Education Board North Bath High School Bath Board of Education Supt. of Schools Loring R. Addison Addison Linwood Temple C. Lloyd Hooker Bath South End John F. Leonard Oliver W. Bell Hooker Earl Wade Morse High School Temple Raymond Farnham Farnham New England Association of Maurice Clark Louise Ticker Uts

Safety Talk At Bath Road Angels Club Meeting

Safety was the topic at the Thursday night meeting of the Road Angels Hot Rod club sponsored by Bath Recreation Department. Guests included Paul Scanlin Herman Boudreau and Ronald Hart who urged fitness training warning about accidents and stressing education and laws for all.

Road Road Angels Bath Recreation Department Paul Scanlin Herman Boudreau Maine State Police Ronald A. Hart Bath Boudreau Sagadahoe County Maine Norman Ams Hot Rod Club Sagadahoc County

Awnings Slashed in Main Street Business District

Police investigate weekend vandalism slicing several awnings along Front street stores. Cuts ranged from two to six inches. Initial report by Charles Shepard, with later findings including Mademoiselle Shop Belanger's Record Store Senter's Endicott-Johnson and Center street shops Roger's Jewelry Son Markson Arthur Gedimean. Patrolman William Cummings leads inquiry.

Charles Shepard Shepard's Clothing Mademoiselle Belanger’s Record Senter’s Endicott-Johnson Roger's Jewelry Markson's Arthur Gedimean William Cummings

Two Youths Injured in North Street Car Bus Crash

Bath youths received light injuries in a collision between a car and a bus on North Street shortly before 8 am. Byron Haley 6 suffered forehead lacerations and Ronald S Haley 20 a cut lip. Car damage estimated at 150 dollars. Bus driver Robert Goodwin 55 not injured.

Bath Memorial Hospital North Street William Cummings Byron Haley Ronald S. Haley Robert Goodwin

Bath Chapter Names Erling O Barsness Red Cross Chairman

Erling O Barsness named new Bath Red Cross chairman. he is president of the State of Maine Purchasing association and vice president of the Bath Rotary club. Oliver W Bell named vice chairman with Robert Carter as second vice chair. Mrs Andrew B Sides Jr as secretary and William Boyle as treasurer.

Bath of the Red Cross Erling O. Barsness State of Maine Purchasing Association Bath Rotary Club Oliver W. Bell Robert Carter Andrew B. Sides, Jr William Boyle Carter Eliason George Langzeitel Oscar R. Marsh John G Morse Seymour House of Grace Episcopal Church Joseph Hassenfuss South Maine Emerson Zietler Brunswick Volunteer Fund National Board of Governors Madelyn Hussey Augusta Central Maine Thornton Pitcher Richard B Adams Eliason Basiness Home Services Committee Bell Motor Service Onnis Seth S. Mullin Services Groups Harold Siverpee Ralph Brags Torrig Secall Mullin Alberta Loewe Gray Ladies Hoesnitel Aveusta State Hospital Craig Y. Richards Fort Aid George Leiier Fter Disaster Commutter R. Clinto WeFudten Home Nursing Marjorie Oliver O. R. Muirsh Wiliam F Boyle John Parker Dunceen McInnes Ralny W. Braves Clinton D Wilson

Bath enrollments run slightly under last year

Official October 1 enrollments show 2,689 pupils in Bath schools Down from last year by 33 after adjustments from Arrowsie and West Bath changes The high school adds 12 students to 630 with 194 seniors the largest class in history The overall drop comes despite increases in pre primary and upper lower ends of the scale and a shift of area tuition students

Office of Superintendent of Schools Bath Arrowsie Hith Arrowsie West Bath Morse High School

Jury Impaneled for October Term by Justice Rudman

Traverse County jurors were impaneled Monday morning by Judge Abraham Rudman in Bangor. They were excused until 9:30 Tuesday, with Monday's session devoted to routine civil matters and divorce cases.

Perior Court Abraham Rudman Bangor

Mrs Goodwin Hosts Mrs Everett at Washington Street Home

Mrs Howard B Everett of Presque Isle visits her mother Mrs George J Goodwin and Mr Goodwin at their Washington Street residence.

Howard B. Everett Presque Isle George J. Goodwin Mr. Goodwin Washington Street

Republican Women Re-elect Mrs. Fenn President in Fall Meeting

Mrs Converse G. Fenn was reelected president of the Sugada hoc County Women’s Republican club at the first Fall meeting Monday evening. Officers chosen include Mrs Claude S Gillette as vice president and Tins Cleveland P Curtis as secretary. The group will hold monthly meetings on the second Thursday, some in Bath and others in nearby towns, plus four open meetings annually.

Converse G. Fenn Sugadahoc County Claude S. Gillette Tins Cleveland P. Curtis Howard W. Mayo Werdell B. Hie Bath Cle Fenn Etta Thurlow Warren F. Hawley, Jr William FF. Mursenden Heal Hezel Robbins Carl Poson Llos« Beers Charles Hackett River Road

Bath Boy Named Warrant Officer In Germany

Donald W. Blaisdell Jr of Bath is an instructor in the Seventh U S Army Weapons Assembly School in Germany. He was promoted from sergeant first class to warrant officer on Sept 12 after 11 years in the Army and prior work with Maine Central Railroad.

Donald W. Blaisdell, Jr Bath Currenex Servigd Ots U S. Army Weapons Assembly School Pirtensens Germany Blaisdell Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland Army Morse High School Maine Central Railroad U.S. Arms Joy Fils Blaisdell

Sagadahoc Leads Republicans in Finance Campaign

Sagadahoc County Republican Finance committee leaders were honored at a GOP dinner in Augusta. William F. Mussenden received a gold plaque for Maine’s best progress in meeting its state quota, raising 2000 of 2900 dollars as 59 percent to stay in county treasury. Morton urged focus on congressional and state contests to improve GOP numbers. Continued on Page Five.

Sagadahoc County Republian Augusta Thruston B. Morton Kentucky William F. Mussenden Bath Augusta State Armory Sagadahoe Maine Sei Mussendenvel Emdeon Stich Republican State Committee Republican National Committee GOP National House Morton Eisenhower

Maine State C of C Annual Meeting in Portland Oct 30

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting in Portland on October 30. Ralph A. Gwinn former New York congressman will address the gathering with a talk titled Business, Politics and People. The program includes an afternoon business session to elect officers and directors and review the year’s activities.

Maine State C of C Portland Maine State Chamber of Commerce Ralph A. Gwinn New York State Chamber Gwinn Pawling Indiana DePauw University Columbia University Gwihn

Bath Area United Fund 1959 Campaign Reaches 63 Percent

Bath Area United Fund reports $29,740.40 raised toward a $47,207 goal, about 63 percent. Co Chairs Oscar R Marsh and John G Thorpe urge continued participation as final week begins, noting payroll deductions and special gifts contributed portions for next year’s operations and nine member agencies.

Bath Path Tron Works Corporation Special Marsh Thorpe United Fund

Pine Tree Society to Hold 28th Annual Meeting in Augusta

The 28th annual Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults meeting in Augusta on Wednesday Oct 28 will feature Dr James S Colts Britiywick president and Dean W Roberts MD Chicago executive director of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Roberts will discuss international recognition in public health and medical administration and visit the society’s Hyde Menor Rehabilitation Hospital and Pine Tree Camp for handicapped children in Rome. Peter Meek of New York will accompany him.

Pine Tree Society For Augusta Hore Weylnesday James S. Colts Britiywick Dean W. Roberts Chicago National Society For Durne Missrs Cdc Roberts

Older Girls Conference Ends With Service At Central Church

The Maine Older Girls Conference finished Sunday at Central Congregational Church with 165 high school girls from across Maine attending a worship service. The three day event included homestays, meals, a Saturday banquet, tours of Bath Tronics Works, and activities at the YMCA led by Miss Clark Withem. New officers elected at the Saturday session were Barbara Wiggins of Caribou as president and Carolyn Kelley of Camden as first vice president.

MCA Older Girls Central Church Central Congregational Church Maine Proston Tor Bath Mace Moarse P High Miss Clark Withem M. Hms Correte YMCA Gars Highlighis Robert €. Wagner, Jr Deeq] Beane Martin Vw. Sarmead Joseph I Smith Chester A. Baker Wes Bouiah Waterville CY Blake Portland Robert Coe Old Town Ivan McGlauflin Presque Isle David Dellert Gardiner George Keller Mark Roman Morse High School Barbara Wiggins Caribou Carolyn Kelley Camden Donna Boles Wateryville Janice Julian Patricia Barton Trae Ons

Bath Police Receive Commendation Letter For Courtesy

Courtesy of Bath Police details a Fine Letter Of Commendation praising Patrolman Resselt Alexander and others for courteous, efficient conduct during a fuel-related incident. Gillette and wife thanked Bath officers after their car neared empty gas near Brunswick. Bath Garage staff assisted, reflecting well on the police force.

Bath Police Alexander Gilelt Bam Department Inci

Wace Negotiations At Big this Week

Negotiations are set for seven days this week between Wace and the production and maintenance workers at the grid. Talks will meet Thursday and Friday and continue through the week under a scheduled schedule.

Pat Unelerwa STOTT Rte Leceul 6 Mimswa Apl-Cto

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