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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

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Margaret Adams gifts microscope to Bath Junior High

Miss Margaret J Adams, a Bath educator of 41 years in Bath schools and 25 years as Central Grammar principal, presented a microscope to the new Bath Junior High. She recalled teaching, orchestra beginnings, and discipline, noting she last used the instrument in 1928 and hopes it will inspire biology at the junior high.

Central Grammar Margaret J. Adams Bath Margaret Supt. of Loring R. Addison Miss Margaret Adams Boston Normal School Boston Bath Academy N. Gratz Jackson Morse High School Addison

Former Bathman builds gear plant in Quincy mass

Charles L Pratt 79 a former Bath man heads Union Gear and Sprocket Corp relocating from Boston to a new five story factory on Purchase Street Quincy construction of the plant is described in a Sept 2 Patriot Ledger page one account Pratt previously worked at Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlass Co before buying a Boston machine shop in 1921 to grow into a major operation

Quincy Patriot Ledger Quincy Union Gear and Sprocket Corp Charles L. Pratt Bath Pratt Bath Iron Works I Hyde.Windlass Co Boston Purchase Street

Talk on drafting by A M Main Jr at Rotary Club

A M Main Jr chief hull draftsman of Bath Iron Works spoke to Bath Rotary Club about evolving ship design. He noted earlier days used simple plans, but modern ships require multiple plans and subplans for refinements. Gibbs and Cox in New York provide most basic plans.

A.M. Main, Jr Hull Bath Rotary Club Main Bernard Varnum Bath Iron Works Gibbs and Cox New York City

Bath City Council approves Gaudreau as Chief of Police

The Bath City Council unanimously confirmed Sgt. Edward L. Gaudreau as Chief of Police to replace the late Frank L. Moriarty. They also authorized a one year contract with the Central Purchasing Agency of Maine for bulk buys, created a police lieutenant position, endorsed extending Daylight Saving Time to Oct. 31, protested a commercial sign near the Carlton Bridge, and restricted the ladder truck to fire use only except emergencies.

Nathan C. White Edward L. Gaudreau Frank L. Moriarty Central Purchasing Agency of Maine Bath Carlton Bridge Gaudreau Sgt Sgt. Gaudreau John F. Leonard Ward 2 White Lester F. Wallace Portland Wallace City of Bath Oliver Ward 5 Hook and Ladder No. 1 Maine Military and Naval Children Richardson Street Court Street Richardson Court Streets

Fire Causes Smoke in State Children’s Home Closet

A smoky fire in a third floor closet at the State Military and Naval Children’s Home on High and South streets was blamed on a light bulb resting against Winter clothes. 38 children evacuated safely as fire crews contained the blaze in the closet, with police criticizing motorists for blocking access. The home, built in 1800 and acquired in 1870 to house Civil War orphans, suffered only closet damage.

State Military and Naval Children’s John Avery John Smith Phoebe Grant Myrna Foulkes Richard J. Frates Frates South Street

Family in Germany Enjoys Home Life and Sightseeing

Mrs. George Wright, living in Heidelberg with her sons George and Kenneth, joined Sgt. Wright, U.S. Army, in June 1953 for a three year tour. The family reports a pleasant home, frequent letters, and plans to visit France during furlough. They anticipate the Burning of the Castle fireworks display and Halloween shows.

Fred Stover Middle Street George Wright Heidelberg Ger George Kenneth Sergeant Wright Wright Germany France

Weather Balloon Mystery Over Bath Identified as Balloon

Bath residents sighted an unidentified object in the western sky Sunday. after Navy Brunswick calls a jet was sent to confirm it was a plastic weather balloon. A second balloon was seen Monday in the southeast sky by Phippsburg locals.

Bath Naval Air Station Brunswick Phippsburg

Democratic Women of Bath Hold Food Sale at Fullerton’s

The Democratic Women of Bath hold a food sale on Saturday at Fullerton's Record Store. Volunteers are invited to donate food by calling Mrs. Barbara Brewer at 947-W or Mrs. Carrie Lehane at 1191-W.

Bath Fullerton Barbara Brewer Carrie Lehane

New Bath Junior High Opens With Modern Home Economics Room

Pictured is a rambling one story Bath Junior High building planned with finger plan wings on the Bath Brunswick road west of the State Armory. The grounds overlook Kelley Field and trees line the lot. The photo shows the Home Economics room with up to date furnishings and equipment.

Bath Junior High School Bath-Brunswick Road State Armory Kelley Field New School

GOP Women Plan Active Campaign in Sagadahoc County

The Sagadahoc County Women's Republican club with over 80 members outlines a countywide plan to boost GOP turnout for the Sept. 13 election. Plan of Action committee met at Mrs. Lillian Heal's home to implement National Federation guidance, detailing town and ward chairs and telephone coordination.

Sagadahoc County

Oliver Will Speak at Richmond Rally

James C. Oliver Democratic candidate for Congress from the First District will be the principal speaker at a Democratic rally in Richmond Town Hall Thursday night. The event begins at 7 30 pm with Alex Burgess and Charles T W Blake also on the program, promoting Muskie Fulllam and other candidates. Oliver is a Cape Elizabeth real estate developer and former congressman, Bowdoin College graduate and Phi Beta Kappa member.

James C. Oliver Richmond Helen Lothridge Sagadahoc County Alex Burgess Charles T. W. Blake Register of Probate Oliver Cape Elizabeth Edmund S. Muskie Paula Fullam U. S Bowdoin College Phi Beta Kappa South Portland Democratic Committee

Bath Junior High School Opens to Large Public Tour

Hundreds tour Bath Junior High School in a 4 30 to 9 p.m. open house. The ultramodern brick and glass campus features 25 classrooms, a library, science and art rooms, a large cafeteria and a separate shop building. The building design follows a rock ledge hillside with finger wings and planned future gymnasium.

Bath Loring R. Addison Moody Flint

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Margaret Adams Bathman Building Quincy, Mass Hyde Light Guards Rotary Club Council Police Board of Education Weeks Street Washington Street New England Managers’ Institute University of Maine Orono Heidelburg City Farm Serge G. O. P. Women Planning Active County Campaign Brewer Baths New Junior High School
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