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The Oracle, 1960
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Tis education forms the common mind; as the twig is bent, the tree\u27s inclined. -- Pope
This quotation, the motto of the Class of 1960, indicates the idea behind the choice of Trees as the theme of Bangor High School\u27s 1960 Oracle. Just as the strength and productivity of a tree is dependent on its environment as a sapling, the usefulness and character of a person depend on surrounding conditions during youth. Even so, the program of study, extracurricular activities and sports, and social opportunities of Bangor High School have contributed to the growth of its students as citizens.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/bhs_yearbooks/1023/thumbnail.jp
A Guide to Dow AFB
Get PDFWelcome to Dow Air Force Base. In its role as a Strategic Air Command heavy bomber base, Dow is one of the most vital and historic installations in the United States Air Force.
Dow is located in the suburbs of Bangor, Maine and as such, is one of the eastern-most bases in the Continental United States.
Because of the fact that a permanent change of station is most often a strange and confusing experience, probably the most important questions you have now are those concerning facilities that are available at Dow, the local community, the people with whom you will work and the machinery at your disposal to help minimize settling in problems.
We hope the information contained in this guide will answer most of your questions and that you will find Dow and the city of Bangor a friendly community and that you will enjoy your tour here.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1183/thumbnail.jp
Pilots Grill, Bangor, Maine, Brochure
Get PDFColorful pamphlet showing Pilots Grill on Outer Hammond Street in Bangor, Maine. Pamphlet is not dated, but appears to be from 1959 or 1960.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1331/thumbnail.jp
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial
Get PDFAfter the end of World War II a survey made jointly by representatives of the Secretary of War and the American Battle Monuments Commission revealed that all of the sites of the temporary cemeteries established in North Africa during the war had major disadvantages. The present new site was therefore selected and was established in 1948. It lay in the sector of the British First Army which liberated the Tunis area in May 1943.
Here rest 2,840 of our Military Dead, representing 39 percent of the burials which were originally made in 4 North Africa and also in Iran. A high proportion of these gave their lives in the landings in, and occupation of, Morocco and Algeria, and subsequent fighting which culminated in the liberation of Tunisia. Others died as a result of accident or sickness in these and other parts of North Africa, or while serving in the Persian Gulf Command in Iran.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1114/thumbnail.jp
Building a Better Bangor: Annual Report 1960 of the Bangor Urban Renewal Authority
Get PDFThe Bangor Urban Renewal Authority of Bangor, Maine, was organized in August of 1958, making the year 1960 the second year of operation. This report reflecting its events for the past calendar year is in accordance with the By-laws of the Authority.
It is the purpose of the Authority to deal directly with the Federal Government, through the Housing and Home Finance Agency on behalf of the City of Bangor for the partaking of Federal loans and grants to eliminate substandard, slum or blighted areas within the city.
Commissioners include Robert N. Haskell, Mabel S. Wadsworth, John E. Coney, Max Kominsky, and Joseph R. Coupal, Jr.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/city_bur_book/1001/thumbnail.jp
Annual Report, Bangor, Maine: 1960
Get PDFThe year 1960 was a challenging year for the Bangor City Council and the legislation enacted during this year will have long range benefits for Bangor\u27s growth
. On April 25, the Council passed the annual appropriation resolve providing the necessary funds for carrying out the functions of the city government during 1960.
Also during the year, the Council passed ordinances establishing a department of Sealer of Weights and Measures, a department of Harbors and Wharves, a Public Relations Committee of the City Council and adopting the new State Statute relative to procedures for the retention of city records. In October, the Council passed an ordinance completely revising the zoning ordinance of the City of Bangor and also one revising the procedures for street openings.
The City Council passed the necessary legislation to meter the Abbott Square Annex, construct Pickering Square parking lot and put the Kenduskeag Stream proposition to a referendum which was approved by a majority of the voters.
Schools received a major share of the Council\u27s attention and members of the Council served on both the original and the expanded high school building committee working toward the construction of a new secondary school for the City of Bangor.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/city_ban_report/1015/thumbnail.jp
Union Station Prior to Demolition, June 1960
No full textThis bird\u27s-eye view of Bangor shows Union Station and the train shed at the confluence of the Penobscot and Kenduskeag Rivers. Near the center of the photo, to the left of the Kenduskeag, can be seen the tower of the old City Hall, itself an eventual victim of the wrecker\u27s ball.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/railroad_union_img/1019/thumbnail.jp
If You Like Outdoor Recreation, You\u27ll Love Living in Maine
Get PDFMaine: snow and sun-drenched playground called vacationland. Here in Maine are some of the most productive fishing waters in the U.S. A. More than 2.500 lakes, ponds, streams and brooks - seventeen million acres of rich hunting and fishing grounds for the nimrod.
For the fresh-water enthusiast, nothing can compare with the smallmouth bass found in Maine\u27s lakes, ponds and rivers. In a picture-book setting of crystal-clear waters which mirror tall, stately pine, spruce and birch trees, the salmon, trout and bass grow to phenomenal size and in great numbers.
This is the fishing and hunting country which knows no off\u27 season. All this plus a magnificent coastline for salt-water angling addicts with picturesque open waters, bays and inlets for the man who thrills to cruising or sailing ... 2500 miles of seacoast with a never ending variety of fascinating scenes.
[The material for this publication was prepared by Bud Leavitt, Outdoor Editor of the Bangor Daily News. Publication date not identified; presumed to be about 1960].https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1332/thumbnail.jp
Dedication Program of the Jewish Community Council, Hebrew School, Bangor, Maine: December 4, 1960 / Kislev 15, 5721
Get PDFI am very happy to extend to you tonight my personal greetings and those of the members of our Hebrew School Committee. I know that you rejoice with me on this Dedication Night. This evening brings to completion a project that has fired the imagination of our community; the Dedication of our beautiful Hebrew School.
The Jewish Community of Bangor has taken great pride in the achievement of providing 53 years of Jewish education for our children. Many institutions and buildings have served in the past as the home of our Hebrew School. Tonight, after these many years, a permanent structure, modern and beautiful, is dedicated; dedicated to the children of the present and the children of the future.
Max Striar, Chairman, Hebrew School Committee
Pamphlet includes a brief history of the Jewish community in Bangor and photographs of the school and its community supporters.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1301/thumbnail.jp