Senate battle shapes GOP odds in Eisenhower Stevenson year
A national preview notes Republicans hold 46 Senate seats vs Democrats 50 with 20 GOP seats and 15 Democratic seats in play. Analysts say Eisenhower’s momentum could lift weak Republicans and Stevenson’s case rests on experience in Illinois and leadership in crisis.
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Eisenhower
Stevenson
Senate
Byrd
Lehman
McCarthy
Morse
Moon
South
Illinois
David Lawrence
U. S. News & World Report
Europe
Lwrence
Sagadahoc Population From 1956 Census Figures
Final figures from the Bureau of the Census show Sagadahoc County with 20,911 residents in 1956. The population breakdown lists 20,697 whites, 14 Negroes, and no other races with a median age of 31.9 years.
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Sagadahoc
Bureau of the Census
Demographic Snapshot from 1949 Census Data
The report details 6 176 households with 3.34 persons per household. Labor force participation among 14 plus totals 7 629 with 76.4 percent of males and 24.9 percent of females in the group. Manufacturing accounts for 40.3 percent of employment. Education shows 85.2 percent of 14–17 year olds in school and 99.0 percent of 7–13 year olds in school. Median income for families and unrelated individuals is 2 187. The education and income figures derive from a one in five sample. other data come from complete enumeration.
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Ried
Political support for a strong American Merchant Marine
The article notes both Republicans and Democrats pledging support for a robust Merchant Marine. Eisenhower and Nixon backed its wartime and peacetime importance, while Democratic platforms in 1952 and statements from party leaders emphasize continued government backing and expansion of transportation systems, including sea links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
GOP
Chicago
American Merchant Marine Institute
Eisenhower
Sen
Nixon
Probate Court Monthly Session Sees Various Wills and Administrations
The monthly probate session lists wills filed and estates managed in Bath Topsham and surrounding towns. Executors and administrators are named for multiple estates including Gedeon Allard Charles Shepard Minnie Sargent Hersey Ernest Rogers Judith Rice Charles Lewis Aphrodite Economopoulos Martha Bates and others with inventories and licenses to sell real estate noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedeon Allard
Topsham
Joan Golden
Benoit Allard
Charles E. Shepard
Bath
Charles A. Sheppee
Minnie Sargent Hersey
Gerald P. Hersey
Ernest A. Rogers, Sr
Phippsburg
Eva R. Rogers
Judith Edna Rice
Ralph Rice
Charles M. Lewis
Georgetown
William A. Todd
Aphrodite Economopoulos
Spiros Economopoulos
Martha E. Bates
West Bath
Delmar E. Bates
Pine Tree Society Executives Meet at Hyde Memorial Home
Pine Tree Society executives gathered at Hyde Memorial Home with President Mrs. William P. Wiles presiding. Reports praised the Pine Tree Camp session and noted polio cases arriving for isolation at the Hyde Home while adult patients are admitted during the emergency. Delegates were appointed to attend the Health Council of Maine in Augusta on September 30.
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The
Pine Tree Society
Hyde Memorial Home
William P. Wiles
Augusta
William H. Ton
John §. Fessenden
East Winthrop
James A. Gillies
Bath
Edward J. McMann
Sumner Sewall
H. C. Thacher
Auburn
Marie I. Preston
Dalton
Pine Tree
Duncan Farrell
Gillies
Hyde Home Committee
Hyde Home
Maine
Preston
Fessenden
Health Council of
Augusta House
North End Fire Destroys Holt Home on Edward Street
An early morning blaze caused by a pot type oil burner exploded in a front room of Charles E. Holt’s one and a half story residence at 2 Edward Street Court. Fire Chief Frates said Engine 2 and Engine 4 lines fought the fire, with an all out at 9 30 a.m. Two downstairs rooms and the second floor hall suffered extensive damage. Interior smoke and water damage affected the rest of the house. full damage was undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Holt
Memorial Hospital
Edward Street Court
Richard J. Frates
Drunken Driving Costs Man 204.70 In Bath Court
William H. Clancey pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Bath Municipal Court. He was fined 200 plus 4.70 costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering, with a four month jail term and two more months if the fine is not paid. This was his second drunken driving offense. Two Bath men also faced intoxication fines of five dollars and court costs, while several cases were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Clancey
Gardiner R. Deering
Bath
Clancey
Real Estate Licenses and Estate Accounts Filed
License to sell real estate granted to Raymond K. Cummings of Bath. Licenses granted to John P. Carey guardian. Accounts filed for estates I Eugene Thebeau Bath. second account presented by First Portland National Bank trustee. Emily J Rumery Richmond. first and final account by Bayard S Foye executor. Esther G Oliver Bath. first and final account by Elinora D Oliver executrix. Janet S Chapman Topsham. first and final account by Ellis L Aldrich administrator c t a. Accounts allowed for Harry B Sawyer Bath. third account by Jennie S Brennan trustee. Wilmot M Kennerson Bath. first and final account by Earl H Kennerson administrator. Lewis J Sanborn Bath. account by Alice M Sanborn executrix. John Small Bowdoin. first and final account by Milton H Small executor. Bonds approved for Rose S Cummings Woolwich. administrator c t a oulos Bath. Administrator's bond.
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Bath
Edward Sewall
Eugene E. W. Ingalls
Eugene G. Ingalls
Howard S. Colby
Topsham
Frank E. Carver
Mattie K. Bachelder
Mabel C. Grant
Burton T. Pierce
Lillian B. Pierce
Guardian
Raymond K. Cummings
John P. Carey
I. Eugene Thebeau
First Portland National Bank
Emily J. Rumery
Richmond
Bayard S. Foye
Esther G. Oliver
Elnora D. Oliver
Janet S. Chapman
Ellis L. Aldrich
Harry B. Sawyer
Jennie S. Brennan
Wilmot M. Kennerson
Earl H. Kennerson
Lewis J. Sanborn
Alice M. Sanborn
John Small
Bowdoin
Milton H. Small
Rose S. Cummings
Woolwich
Aphrodite Economopoulos
Administrator’s Bond
Grace Church Altar Guild Holds Annual Session
Grace Church Altar Guild met on a Wednesday with 14 members present. Rev. James L. Grant led prayers and business after an admission service for three new members. Officers were unanimously reelected. The group planned communion linens for armed forces and a service in September with Bishop Oliver Loring.
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Pres ‘Church Altar Guild
Grace Church
James Il. Grant
Charles Swearingen
James Grant
William Hill
Roger M. Luke
Priscilla Magoun
Walter Glidden
Arthur Sewall
Ruth Field
Roger Luke
F. E. Drake
A Arthur Sewall
George Field
Ida Field
Sewall
Altar Guild
Oliver L. Loring
Maine
Grant
Ervine Charged With Felonious Assault In Bath
Douglas A. Ervine 21, arrested by Bath police on a warrant charging felonious assault with intent to kill Cornelius D. Lyons 59. Lyons treated at Bath Memorial hospital for facial and head injuries after being found on Center street. arraignment postponed to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas A. Ervine
Bath
Cornelius D. Lyons
Ervine
Bath Municipal Court
Grace Lyons
Bath Memorial Hospital
Center Street
Mr. Lyons
Maine Hotel Association to hold Fall gathering at Newagen Inn
The Maine Hotel Association plans a three day reunion at Newagen Inn in Boothbay Region September 12 13 and 14 featuring golf tennis boating and outdoor activities. Monett Robbins president notes a full schedule with a Newagen clambake on Saturday and an outdoor steak cookout. John D Brooks manages the inn and hosts the event with MHA members in Boothbay Harbor.
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Maine Hotel Association
Newagen
Boothbay
Monett Robbins
MHA
Maine
John D. Brooks
Brooks
Boothbay Harbor
Haskell Memorial School Reopens With 13 Pupils
Haskell Memorial School reopened Monday morning with 13 pupils enrolled. Lorelei Pecci visited the dentist for a check up and Phyllis Farley had an eye re-check. Daniel Westermeyer Leilani Pecci and Danny Bettle were elected to serve as the game committee for the week.
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Haskell Memorial
Marion Thistle
Daniel Westermeyer
Leilani Pecci
Danny Bettle
Loyal Temperance Legion
Lorelei Pecci
Phyllis Farley
Successful Summer Season At Bodwell Grange Hall Dances
The Snipe's orchestra completed a successful Summer season of Thursday night dances at Bodwell Grange Hall. Local and summer residents enjoyed the lively square dances which won a feature. Walter led the violin with Marguerite McNulty on piano and Sam Jerry on drums while Lena Green acted as ticket taker.
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Snipe
Bodwell Grange Hall
Walter Gave
Marguerite McNulty
Sam Jerrery
Lena Green
Creamy curry sauce over eggs and toast luncheon
A simple luncheon idea blends sliced hard boiled eggs with a curry flavored cream sauce poured over the pale halves. Crisp buttered toast accompanies the dish for a light, savory bite.
Morse High School Room Assignments for the Year
Freshmen report by 8 30 a m to home rooms with doors opening at 8 20 am. Room lists show former letter designations in parentheses and new numeric designations for each room with student ranges from Aitken through York and others. Sophomores juniors and seniors are listed by room numbers and names with credits thresholds and special chem or college chem designations.
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Morse High School
Aitken
Beverly
Bourque
David
Bowen
Ruth
Douglas
Betsy
Don
Marjorie
Guynn
Donna
Haines
Joseph
Layton
Margaret
Leask
Richard
Marsh
Marshall
Carol
Robinson
Dorothy F
Dorothy J
Totman
Arthur
John
York
Carolyn
James
Bailey
Patricia
Baker
Shirley
Doyle
Jerome
Edgett
William
Johns
Edgar
Johnson
Owen
Peter
Parker
Gerry
Thompson
Warren
Barbara
Young
Nancy
Allain
Lorraine
Breton
Jane
Brewer
Holland
Gerald
Holmes
Martha
Ronald
Mayo
Frank
Arsenault
Robert
Ledyard
West Bath Young People Win at Fair
The Harvesters 4-H Club of West Bath and the Teen Age Sewing Circle of Bath won prizes at the Maine State Fair. 4-H winners included Peter Francisco first prize for corn, Robert Belanger first prize for a dairy exhibit, Russell Estes second and Edward Estes third in dairy. Bonnie Belanger second in cooking, with Ma bel Ash Beverly Pecci Bethel Estes and Juanita Estes taking fourths. Sewing prize winners included Edna White Judy Ash Beverly Pecci Bethel Estes third Juanita Estes fourth and Teen Circle members Jean Brown Ana Witham Martha Holmes and Ann Cohen earning top finishes. circle entered four exhibits.
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Harvesters 4-H Club
West Bath
Sewing Circle of
Bath
Peter Francisco
Robert Belanger
Russell Estes
Edward Estes
Bonnie Belanger
Mabel Ash
Beverly Pecci
Bethel
Juanita Estes
Bath poetess Helena King releases Branches of Life
Helena Mac Lellan King of Central avenue publishes a poetry collection Branches of Life about her children friendship prayer scenery and dreams. She belongs to the Poetry Fellowship of Maine and wrote the novel Steep Hill under consideration in New York. King is daughter of the late John A L MacLellan formerly of 1384 Washington street and works as a waitress at Witch Spring Inn.
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Helena MacLellan King
Central Avenue
Helena M. King
Poetry Fellowship of
Maine
Cummings Buys Residence in Bath for Alterations
Charles F. Cummings Republican State Senate candidate bought the former Hogan home at 45 Bedford Street in Bath. The dwelling is now occupied by Paul Levesque, Bath W. T. Grant store manager. Cummings plans major modernization and will move in by October first. his three daughters begin Bath schools next week.
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Charles F. Cummings
Bath
William E
Viola Hogan
Bedford
Paul Levesque
W. T. Grant
Cummings
Clam Digger Tide Boosts Bath Sales and Local Happenings
A week of high tides left clam flats exposed and yielding large harvests for Bath diggers. Bath’s Bargain Days drew many shoppers from nearby towns, while Lions clubs funded transport for Maine elders to a Century club meeting in Orono. Election night promises steady AP updates and county returns, recalling early methods of reporting.
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Bath
Lions Clubs
Maine
Century Club
Orono
Student Leaves for Boston University Orientation Week
Thomas King son of Mr and Mrs Marc N King of Bedford Street heads to Boston for orientation at Boston University College of Liberal Arts as he begins studies with a goal of a medical career. He graduated with honors from Morse High School in June and completed duties at Sears Roebuck Saturday before starting school again.
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Thomas King
Marc N. King
Bedford Street
Boston
Boston University
College of Liberal Arts
Mr. King
Morse High School
Sears, Roebuck
Augusta Couple Visits Bath Friends Sunday
Mr and Mrs Charles 5 Brown of Augusta visited Bath on Sunday calling on friends and sharing greetings with local residents.
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Charles 5. Brown
Augusta
Bath
Maine Central Exhibit Delights at Scarborough Maine Event
A large Maine Central display attracts visitors at Scarborough with an electric miniature train and a professional maker from Winchester Massachusetts, George A. McFadden, son of Roscoe P. McFadden. McFadden, trained with the Boston Finer House, has produced many notable electrical displays nationwide. The Lewiston State Fair features a toy train ride for families, built to run around the race track with lit cars and a whistle.
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Bath
Maine
Scarborough St
Boston
McFadden
Scarborough
Maine Central Railroad
Lewiston
Miss Mary H Cunningham Returns From National Dancing Meet
Miss Mary H Cunningham of the Modern School of Dancing Bath returns home from a two week National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists convention in New York City where she joined the Boston chapter. The gathering drew over 700 attendees from the U S and Canada and offered extensive instruction from renowned teachers. Cunningham will open her studio here on Sept 20 after studying under instructors including Doris Marton Al Gilbert Frances Bowling Antonio Morales Roy Dodge Joe Price Julius Stone Walter Biggerstaff Rennchen Tony DeFelice and Jack Stan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Cunningham
Modern School of Dancing
Bath
New York City
National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists
Boston
Association
United States
Canada
Miss Cunningham
Doris Marton
al Gilbert
Frances Bowling
Charles Morrison
Antonio Morales
Roy Dodge
Joe Price
Julius Stone
Walter Biggerstaff
Rennchen
Tony DeFelice
Jack Stan
Exhibition Ballroom Names and Partners in Dance Display
A fragmentary listing mentions dancers and studios tied to a ballroom exhibition. Names include Powell, Albert Gallo, Fe For ine, and Weidman among others, with partners such as Cha ballet and Dick co style ballet referenced in the program.
Speedsters Face Bath Court for Traffic Offenses
Several speedsters were arraigned in Bath Municipal Court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering on Friday. Defendants paid fines and costs after pleading guilty, including Henry G. Wells of Charleston and Albert E. Trank of Damariscotta. Maynard H. Gilley Jr. pleaded innocent to failure to keep right and was found so. Gilley and Trude Gilley were involved in a Woolwich collision sending them to the hospital with minor injuries.
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Bath Municipal Court
Gardiner R. Deering
Henry G. Wells
Charleston
S. C
Leeman
Albert E. Trank
Lincoln Street
Guy C. Luce
Bath
North Street
Frank B. Hurder
Forestville
Conn
Raymond E. Jones
William K. Newman
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Maynard H. Gilley, Jr
Somerville
Woolwich
Little Leaguers to See Braves Game in Boston
Local 168 AFL Bath Iron Works union voted to fund Bath Little Leaguers may attend the September 20 BravesBrooklyn game in Boston. About 60 boys will receive transportation and meals at a cost of 200 dollars, extending the grant to Elks Colonial Club and Knights of Columbus teams as well as AFL participants.
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AFL International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Shipbuilders of America
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Boston
Boston Braves
Brooklyn
Brotherhood
AFL
the Elks
Colonial Club
Knights of Columbus
Buttered Breadcrumb Topping for Broccoli
Melt a quarter cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in three quarters cup dry bread crumbs until golden brown for broccoli topping.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE PAGE TEASER
A cryptogram puzzle with clues across and down for a newspaper style word game. Also features a cryptoquote example showing code substitution and a sample quote about a faint opposing host and a best victory.
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Sauior Taam
Arthur J. Dunton
J. Horace McClure
North End
Deering
Maine Hotel
Haskell Memorial School
Finca Ahtore
Nowabies
Times
Associated Press
Shannon House
King Tavern
Carlton Bridge
Front Street
Rogers’ Hardware Store
Senator Nixon
Moe
Eugene Ross
Parker Head
Winneganee Bridge
Maine Central
George A. M’fadden
Missingham Aten
New York
Union
Poland
Peru
Atlantic O
Anewer
Ardor
Blongfellow
Thomson
King
Fis
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