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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

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High School Assembly Emphasizes Highway Safety

Morse High School held a special assembly under the theme Life Saving Yours and Mine. Maine State Police Capt. de Winter presented photographs of local highway accidents to stress safe driving and strict adherence to motor vehicle laws.

Morse High School Maine John de Winter Sagadahoc Governor's Highway Safety Committee Bath Morse High Student Council Frederick E. Drake, Jr Brian M. Jewett Robert E. Marx Maine State Police Philip Graves Maine Motor Vehicle Department Edward L. Gaudreau Bath Police de Secretary of State Gaudreau Rudolph F King Registrar of Motor Vehicles i Massachusetts Robert Marx John de Wuller James K Walliams National Safety Council

Dinner Meeting Opens Civic Music Assn Membership Drive

Bath area residents from Bath and nearby towns gathered at Hotel Sedgwick for a dinner meeting that launched a week long Civic Music Association membership drive. Miss Ruth Riggs explained the non profit cooperative plan with three to five concerts planned for the 1956 57 season and members will help select artists. Membership enrollment runs through Saturday 5 p m at 22 Center Street with daily hours 10 a m to 5 p m and extended Friday to 8 p m.

Bath Area Civic Music Association Center Street Richard R. Raven Oscar R. Marsh Melvin B. Henderson Ruth Riggs New York National Artists William A. Niss Civic Music Assn Bath Brunswick Wiscasset Bowdoinham Boothbay Damariscotta Hotel Sedgwick Bath Area Civic Concert Service, Inc Riggs Civic Music United States Morse High School

Meeting Of 14th Masonic District Here Monday

The Rev Aubrey L Burbank grand master of the Grand Lodge of Maine led a Monday night meeting of the 14th Masonic District at Masonic Temple with about 150 in attendance A roast turkey dinner preceded the gathering Distinguished guests included Paul L Powers Rev Dr David L Wilson John M Littlefield Norman W Lindquist Alphonse Dyer John M Gilpatrick Nathaniel A Gilpatrick Royal L Cleaves Imer Doe and others with remarks and entertainment followed by a Masonic quiz and a future notice that Solar Lodge will honor its senior warden Roy S Lawrence and senior grand warden B Glen McGee.

Aubrey L. Burbank Grand Lodge of Maine Masonic Temple Burbank Paul L. Powers Freeport David L. Wilson Bath John M. Littlefield Auburn Norman W. Lindquist Yarmouth Alphonse Dyer John M. Ps Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick Richmond Royal L. Cleaves

Rev Bell Elected President Bath Ministers Assn

The Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell, pastor of Wesley Methodist church, was re elected president of the Bath Ministers Association at a Tuesday morning meeting with Rev. Richard Arnold at the Beacon Street church parsonage. Vice president is Rev. Martin V. B. Sargent and treasurer Rev. Craig H. Richards. Plans for World Wide Communion Day on Oct 7 were announced and Chaplain Ralph Caldwell of the Brunswick Naval Air Station may join the group. The vice president was named to oversee the Union Thanksgiving service arrangements and a University of Life committee meeting is set for Oct 14. All city ministers are urged to attend at Winter Street church.

Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Bath Ministers Association Richard Arnold Beacon Street Martin V. B. Sargent Craig H. Richards Ralph Caldwell Brunswick Naval Air Station Sargent University of Life Committee Winter Street Church Clifford Meeden First Baptist Church of Haver

Schulze Honored At Meeting Of Cost Accountants

J William Schulze chairman of Bath Iron Works executive committee received a gold card for 22 years of service at the Southern Maine chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants meeting held at Eastland Hotel Portland. Leo F Wilson Shell Oil spoke on Magic Barrel and industry by products.

Southern Maine National Associatio of Cost Accountants Eastland Hotel Portland J. William Schulze Bath Iron Works Corp Orey A. Tolman Jordan & Jordan Tolman Leo F. Wilson Oil Industry Information Committee Maine Shell Oil Company Wilson Frank A. Givin William F. Mussenden William A. Niss Arthur M. Bowker, Jr George J. Finlay John E. Hayes Arthur D King Bath-Iron Works Corp Daniel L. Lord, Jr Oscar R. Marsh Hyde Windlass Company Donald F. Perry John J. Thorpe Ralph E Brewer The Bath Iron Works

USS Acme to be Commissioned at Boothbay Harbor

The Navy’s new Ocean going minesweeper USB Acme MSO-508, launched in 1955, will be formally commissioned at Boothbay Harbor Thursday. The ceremony at Frank L. Sample Jr. shipyard will begin shortly after 4 p.m. with Lt J W Foust in command and Rear Adm. John A. Snackenberg delivering the principal address.

Boothbay Harbor Frank L. Sample

Winter St Church Council Fall Meeting Highlights

The Winter Street Church Council in Bath met for its fall session. Reports from the Prudential committee noted pledges for 1955 1956 were under 5 percent outstanding. The Deacons Religious Education and other committees reported on church school plans starting October 30 and a four week teachers training institute beginning October 16. Joe Morse resigns as superintendent of the church school. Manley Grant presented a gift of appreciation. A proposed Memorial fund was discussed and referred to the church at the annual meeting. Supper for 41 attendees preceded the evening session.

Church Council of Winstreet Congregational Church Prudential Committee Building Fund Roy S. Lawrence John F. Cooke Board of Deacons Manley T. Grant John G. Morse, Jr Charles Hewitt Elmer B. Williams Bath Council of Churches University of Life Williams Greater Bath Hildreth H. Fisher Pilgrim Fellowship Ralph Brewer Couples Club Joseph Coss Winter Street Church Horace G. Morse, Jr Bath Manley Grant Morse Church School Linwood Abbott Roy Lawrence

Competitive NROTC Exams Set for High School Seniors

Vice Admiral James A. Holloway Jr announced the 11th annual National NROTC competitive examinations will be held for interested high school seniors on December 8. Applications must be received by November 17.

NROTC James A. Holloway, Jr Naval Personnel Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps U. S. Naval Academy Civilian College Marine Corps Naval Aviation Chief of Naval Personnel Washington D. C

Judge Dunton's Will Filed In Cumberland Court

Sagadahoc County probate records show Judge Arthur J. Dunton of Bath died earlier this month and left about 75 000 dollars to his widow and two daughters Mrs. Dunton Mrs Barbara Longley and Mrs Madelyn Belanger of Bath as beneficiaries in Cumberland County Probate Court due to a trustee in Sagadahoc.

Sagadahoc Arthur J. Dunton Bath Cumberland County Sagadahoc Register of Probate Dunton Barbara Longley Madelyn Belanger

Power Squadron Piloting Course At Wiscasset

Free piloting course at Wiscasset Grammar School this Fall announced by the Kennebec River Power Squadron. Ten weekly sessions begin Oct 3 at 7:30 pm for residents from Waterville to Southport and Rockland to Brunswick. Courses cover navigation rules, charts, safety, and more. Advanced classes in seamanship and maintenance offered the same evenings. Enrollment requires opening night attendance.

Wiscasset Wiscasset Grammar School Maine

Fred Clough Named Chairman of Gov's Safety Conference

Augusta's Fred A. Clough Jr., named general chairman of the 4th Annual Governor's Highway Safety Conference to be held Sept 28 and 29 in the State House Augusta. Top New England safety officials will join a panel on Motor Vehicle Administration led by Harold I. Goss with speakers from Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Augusta Brian M. Jewett Fred A. Clough, Jr House of Representatives State House Jewett New England Harold I. Goss Motor Vehicle Administration Rudolph F. King Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Baumann Vermont Frederick N. Clarke State of New Hampshire Laure B. Lussier State of Rhode Island John C. Kelly State Police State of Connecticut

Bath Ballots Taken To Augusta For Inspection

Bath election ballots from September 10 were sent to Augusta for inspection and possible recount after state officials ordered a review. The move followed unofficial results in the First District race showing Robert Hale ahead of James C Oliver by 28 votes. Bath totals favored Hale by 96 with 35 ballots invalid.

Bath Augusta Secretary of Harry E Ring, Jr Paul MacDonald Robert Hale Portland James C. Oliver Cape Elizabeth Hale Oliver Ring

Cavalcade of Music Parade Set Sunday in Bath

The Lt. Norman Prince Senior Drum Corps of Malden Mass will headline Bath’s First Annual Cavalcade of Music. They won first place in the Champions On Parade in Lynn last Saturday with 85.05 points, edging Fitchburg Kingsmen and Connecticut Hurricanes. New entrants include Pontiac Chieftains and Warren Indians, with five other units also appearing. The parade forms at Lincoln Street at 1 p.m. and proceeds through downtown to City park, where a field drill contest starts at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale at noon.

Norman Prince Malden Mass Bath Manning Bowl Lynn Princemen Kingsmen Fitchburg Connecticut Hurricanes Derby Conn Salem Clippers Warren Indians Warren Kittery Kardinals St. Mary's Crusaders Beverly Port Rockland Harold T. Andrews Post Corps of Portland Ralph D. Caldwell Lincoln Street White Project Lincoln Center Washington City Park Oak Street Middle McMann Field

Retail Trade Board backs hospital fair in Bath

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary gains support from the Bath Retail Trade Board to promote the annual fair. Local merchants will advertise in papers and in store windows. John Crowley and Ralph Stetson Jr join a committee for ads. Window painting contest planned with YMCC and Halloween programs supervised by Levin Paradis and Peabody as students compete.

Bath Retail Trade Board Colonial Club Menmibers Bath Memorial Hospital John Crowley Ralph Stetson, Jr YMCC Robert Levin Leon Paradis Robert Peabody

Grand Officers Night Noted By Genesta Chapter C E S

Genesta Chapter hosted more than 200 Eastern Star members from across the state at the Masonic Temple for Grand Officers Night. The Maine Grand Chapter officers led the first degree work after a turkey banquet, with plans announced for ESTARL scholarships and a public baked bean supper to fund the project.

Masonic Temple Genesta Chapter Grand Chapter Maine Eleanor Merchant Evelyn Morse Elizabeth M. Calderwood Biddeford John B. S. Fitzpatrick Thomaston Gertrude A. Powers Freeport Owen M. Taylor Winthrop Mabel DeShon Portland Leah M. Page Bath Vanita Sessions York Village Helen Hallowell Althea Lawrence Rangeley Adair Irene Ellington Ruth Bertha Cadigan Esther Edna Stackpole Saco Martha Frances Catlin Gardiner Electa Elizabeth Brown Caribou Warder Littran Jagger Sanford Grand Sentinel Winston Clement Farmington Sarah Shaw Iva Hodgkins Margaret Johnson Kennebunk Rachel Fogg Gorham Margaret Stanwood Brunswick Marion Eustis Strong Betty Jacobs Hallowell Beverly Brand Augusta Lillian Wallace Pemaquid Beach Katharine Milan Deer Isle Annette Pratt East Corinth Ella Chase Milo Bessie A. Frangedakis Lewiston Worthy International Temple Committee General Grand Chapter Patricia Belmont Clinton V. Owen Genesta Alice B. Stilphen Estarl Donald T. Page Wash Ington Street

Bath Delegation Heads to State Safety Conference

A large Bath delegation will attend the Governor's Highway Safety Committee conference at Augusta State House on Sept 28 and 29. Friday opens at 9 am for registration and 10 am for sessions on Motor Vehicle Administration with Harold P E Goss moderating.

Bath Governor's Highway Safety Committee State House Augusta Harold PE Goss Maine Wall

Highway Dept completes three major city road projects

Three city projects advance under fair weather as Cottage park Cottage street and Sheridan road near readiness for oiling. Washington street sidewalk work near completion after last year widening. Varney's Mill road at North Bath being widened drained and prepared for paving as crews push ahead with hot mix plant at full capacity.

Highway Department Cottage Park Cottage Street Sheridan Road Protecr Washington Street Washington Primary

McClure Cars Backed by Thirty Six Years of Fair Dealing

Deal with confidence at Cahill's Service Station Leeman Highway Dial 35 9808. McClure offers thirty six years of fair dealings for new or used cars, urging customers to compare with competitors and prove the claim by purchasing at McClure.

McClure Cahill Leeman Highway

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Special 14Th Masonic District Bell Bath Ministers Assn Schulze Meeting of Cost Accountants USS Acme Hbr Winter St. Church Council Cumberland Fred Clough Gov.’s Safety Conference First Church OF the Nazarene J. Lval Calhoun Lincoln Streets Nazarene Church J. H. Miller, Inc Retail Trade Board C.E.S Arlyn E. Barnard Edmund S Muskie Howard Cousins, Jr Muskie Highway Dept
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