Maine Declares Safety Week to Prevent Home Fires
Governor proclaims a safety week urging Maine residents to adopt home fire and accident prevention measures and learn first aid. The National Safety Council cites over 5 million home accidents last year with many preventable, noting peak months in fall during moves and cleaning.
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Maine
National Safety Council
Safety Council
Burton M. Cross
State House
M. A. MacDonald
Portland
Johnson & Johnson
George Mahoney
Cross
Dean Fisher
John Vacca
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
Augusta
Burton
Golden Wedding Surprise for Summertons
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Summerton of Bath were surprised with a buffet supper last week at the home of their niece A Bernard Henderson and husband in Phippsburg in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Co hosts were Mrs. Fred S. Summerton and Mrs. George F. Pearce. The event featured garden flowers, yellow roses, chrysanthemums, a decorated cake and ice cream. The couple received a purse of money, flowers, cards and telegrams.
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Fred W. Summerton
Bath
A. Bernard Henderson
Phippsburgburg
Fred S. Summerton
George F. Pearce
Henderson
Fire Prevention Week Observances Highlight Bath Events
Bath joins nationwide Fire Prevention Week activities proclaimed by President Eisenhower. Fire Chief Richard Frates urges fire safe living year round and outlines a parade on Sunday October 2 and demonstrations Monday through Thursday with times and venues to be announced.
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Richard Frates
Bath
Eisenhower
Frates
Smith-Tobey Post honors three Legion members at ceremony
Donald Perry Wilhee Milliken and Joseph Fournier received medals from State Department Commander Tony Rumo for long service and leadership. Perry supervised the Junior Legion baseball team with state championships, Milliken led the Drum and Bugle Corps to a state title, and Fournier was praised for readiness to help. Helen Moses Mike Ford and George Kukunis received honorable mention for extra contributions. The post outlined goals to reach 300 members in 1955 and discussed hospitalization pensions and rehabilitation rules.
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Waterville
American Medical Association
Foss
Post
Smith-Tobey
State Department
Dog Madness Peaks in Spring and Fall, Reports Show
Medical reports indicate that canine behavioral spikes occur mainly during spring and autumn, with calmer behavior observed in summer. Researchers note seasonal mood shifts and environmental factors may drive increased aggression and anxiety in dogs during transitional seasons.
West Bath Grange Hosts State Wide Booster Night
West Bath arena welcomed 123 attendees for Booster Night with visitors from Auburn Topsham and nearby towns. The program featured a pageant on Grange principles, musical numbers, and awards including silver star certificates for 25 year members and Golden Sheaf honors for 50 years.
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West Bath Arena
Dlige
Arcive
Topsham
Auburf
Eview
Stephen's Mills
East Side
West Side
Alex Burgess
Nellie Haskell
Auburn
Herschel Newsom
Our Grange
Ila Day
Dora Royal
the Grange
Thelma Sylvester
Dorothy Lewis
Mary Gaudreau
Charity
Mary Farnham
Fidelity
Arvella Holbrook
Martha Crocker
Alice Burgess
Estella Doughty
Helen McNelly
Flora
Marie Holmes
Verl McNelly
Persis Miller
Bertha Palmer
Grange
Sharon Holbrook
James Thurston
Bernard Comeau
Melvin
Robert Oliver
Harry Peterson
Edwin Haggett
West Bath
Ada Larrabee
Topsham Grange
Silver Star
West Bath Grange
Joseph W. Larrabee
Calvin Taylor
Doris Doughty
Lawrence Palmer
Jr Mary Gaudreau
Bobby Palmer
Janet Collins
Aon Langer
Richard Dolns
Mrs. Haskell
Brunswick NAS Welcomes VP-11 Patrol Squadron
The Brunswick Naval Air Station adds Patrol Squadron 11 to its lineup, bringing 350 personnel and P2V 5 aircraft from Quonset Point. VP-11, with Pegasus insignia, arrived Sept 13–15 after evacuating Quonset ahead of Hurricane Edna, and previously served at Hal Far Malta before relief by VP-21.
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Brunswick Naval Air Station
Quonset Point
R. I
Brunswick
Quonset
Nas Grosse He
Mich
Royal Naval Air Station
Hal Far
Malta
Mediterranean
Fortress Isle
Elizabeth II
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten
Allied Forces
VP-11
Carol
Edna
NAS
U. S. Naval Aviation
Cdr Halsey
USN
Lcdr
Benjamin C. Deatherage
Pacific
Japan
Argentia
Newfoundland
Fleet Air Wing 3
Resurfacing Work Finished for Year on Vine and Oak Streets
The Vine street resurfacing near Carlton bridge and a section of Oak street were completed as a State Aid project by W. H. Hinman Inc. The $10,700 cost included $4,528 city funds and $4,528 state funds with a 20 percent state bonus for reconstruction. Total available was $10,968. $268 remains unexpended for next year.
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Vine Street
Carlton Bridge
Oak Street
W. H. Hinman, Inc
Ne Hway Commission
Aiacee
New police and fire phone numbers take effect Friday
A central PBX number 2130 will connect callers to either police or fire, replacing individual station numbers. The change, temporary until the dial system lands, routes to fire stations or police desks and aims to improve 24 hour coverage and reduce missed calls.
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Fire Department
Police
Fire Department Ould
Police and Fire Department
Central Fire Station
PBX
New England Insurance Rating Association
Engine 3
Engine 2
Police Department
Union Accepts 2½ Cent Pay Raise at Shipyard
Iron Works production and maintenance workers approved a company offer giving a 2½ percent hourly increase with a minimum five cent raise after days of bargaining with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders Blacksmiths Forgers and Helpers of America AFL. About 200 employees voted. Charles Moran called the approval practically unanimous and said the minimum guarantee ensures all workers more money.
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Iron Works
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Charles Moran
AFL
Moran
B.I.W
Rainbow Girls install officers Friday night in Bath
Miss Hazel Warner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Warner of Middle Street was installed worthy advisor of Bath Assembly No 6 Order of Rainbow for Girls at a semi public ceremony in the Masonic Temple. Installing officers included Miss Kathryn Libby and Miss Claudia Carter with Mrs Mabel Merrill and Miss Elaine Renshaw among others. The event featured gifts to parents and surprise presentations. refreshments and dancing followed a brief business session.
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Hazel Warner
Harry Warner
Middle Street
Bath Assembly No. 6
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Genesta Chapter
DeMolay Chapter
Kathryn Libby
Boston
Fisher Junior College
Claudia Carter
Joan Hawkes
Mabel Merrill
Elaine Renshaw
Florence Fullerton
Bath
Reception for department head by Hyde Camp in Bath
The T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans and its auxiliary hosted a Saturday evening reception for department president Mrs Mildred Osborne of Bath and staff at Huse Memorial school. A large Bath and state turnout attended as gifts were exchanged and an orchestra led by Gilbert Greenleaf performed.
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Sons of Union Veterans of the
Mildred Osborne
Bath
Huse Memorial School
Gilbert Greenleaf
Lillian Donaco
Reggie Stacey
Foster Pratt
Lillian Warner
Lillian Farrington
Department
Frances L. Warner
Charles Osborne
Hyde Camp
My Friend
Donna Guynn
Geneva Cressey
Janice
Maine B P W Club Delegates Meet in Bath
State Board of Maine Federation of B P W Clubs met in Bath with reports on St Louis biennial, Civil Defense plans, and district director roles. Officers attended as Mrs Hammons presided. Wright urged strong member cooperation and outlined CD roles from reception centers to first aid and clerical support.
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State Board OF Maine Federation OF B. P. W. Clubs
Bath
St. Louis
C. Bruce Wright
Maine
Civil Defense and Public Safety Agency
Irene Hibbs
Winchester
Mona Harris
Auburn
Civil Defense Committee
Federation
Mabel L. Hammons
Bangor
Harris
Sally Pickering
Josephine O'Loughlin
Ruth Henderson
Augusta
Isabelle Hayes
Portland
St Louis
Lillian Pattee
Belfast
State Federation
New York
Washington, DC
Bath B. P. W
Rowena Marsh
Etta Thurlow
Emma Brown
Asenith Haggett
Prnice Smith
Wright
Agence
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Summertons
Gram
Frate
Smith-Tobey Post
American Legion
Donald Perry
Wilhee Milliken
Joseph Fourner
Neptune
Vine and
Oak Streets
California
Rainbow Girls
Diane Bailey
Cynthia Osgood
Frances Warner
Margie Hanscom
Patty M. Robinson
Betsy Bertrands
Margo Parks
Anna Lonn
Nancy Eseley
Annette Bailey
Mabel Ashe
Adelle Rubin
Ellen Low
Inner Observer
Judy Ayer
Outer Observer
Jean Fleming
Carol Cummings
Warner
Leah Page
Grand Lodge of Maine
John Gillespie
Robert McRae
Order of DeMoay
Osborne
Mildred E. Osborne
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