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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
2
The city plans federal funded improvements converting the old Goddard pond into a model playground and scenic area. A proposal to move the Marshal Street hose house to the southwest corner is considered undesirable.
Dro more grange members in Phippsburg found flags on dinner plates during a hall meal. They learned the flags were made in Japan and passed resolutions condemning such displays. The move sparked discussion about patriotism and preferring American made flags by American workers.
The Maine Legislature adjourned at 6.15 o'clock Sunday morning and will reconvene only if a special session is called. The old age pension bill providing $15 monthly for needy seniors was killed after Governor Brann questioned revenue sources. The educational opportunity improvement measure and the income and sales tax proposals also failed.
A statute compels any poll tax liable person to show his poll tax receipt before issuing an automobile excise tax receipt. Without the excise tax payment, car registration cannot proceed. The measure aims to prevent drivers who neglect poll taxes from operating a vehicle.
The Maine legislature passed the pari mutuel betting bill and Governor Brann signed it, making it effective in ninety days. The season runs August 1 to October 20 and sixteen fairs, including the Topsham County Fair, plan to participate.
Bath men plan a Woolwich canning factory to create a nearby market for corn beans cucumbers and other farm produce. Officials say successful operation could spur broader local industry and bring more dollars into the region.
Officials argued for empowering city and county police to stop vehicles with a missing headlight or taillight. The aim is to require drivers to fix lights promptly, reducing hazards on evening roads.
SegadahoC Rod Gun and Skeet Club members vote against changing the sanctuary for the present. About 30 attendees at the Bath meeting discuss inviting non members for an open session with Commissioner George J. Stobie and arranging a pre visit with Briggs, state fish hatcheries superintendent, to assess ponds for stocking. Game warden John H. Perkins argues little danger of closing duck shooting in Merrymeeting Bay and notes 60 pheasants released in Sagadahoc County last fall with over half surviving the winter. The club votes to seek establishment of an upland game sanctuary at North Bath and discusses stream pollution statewide.
At the Winnegance Community club meeting three new members joined. A report on stocking Winneganee lake with white perch was received from George J. Stobie. The club formed a committee to list interior and exterior improvements and provide cost estimates for the May meeting.
The Bailey Evening School of Industries sewing class led by Mrs. Nellie C. Jones held its annual luncheon on Tuesday evening. The event featured Snapdragons centerpieces, green tapers, and mint favors, with Crapmeat sandwiches cake and coffee served. Appreciation was extended to Supt. Clinton D. Wilson Principal Margaret C. Flaherty and others for yearlong support and resources.
Hallowell firefighters responded to a roof blaze on Granite Hill with a missing hose section from their hook and ladder truck. The 1000 foot drum was lost near Kennebec Shoe Co. before the blaze at Eric Murray’s Winthrop Street home was tamed. Damage estimated at $15. truck repair cost minimal.
A knitting club of eight forms a Young Ladies' Club modeled on the Colonial men's club. First meeting held in the Gielstrup building. officers elected include Jeanette F. Shackford president Bertha L. Lord vice president Elwood W. Legard treasurer Netta S. Briggs secretary. Members and originators listed with additional joining names.
Mrs. Harris T. Rodick was elected president of the Wesley Ladies Aid. She succeeds Mrs. D. Wylie Lemont who retired after two years in that office. New officers include Mrs. William A. Coombs, vice president. Mrs. William Davis, treasurer. and Mrs. Charles E. Ripley, secretary. The group also planned an Easter supper and sale for April 10 in the vestry. Supper will run from five to seven with a ham meal and sides.
Morse high expands to 34 players as coach Blair Wilson calls for outfielders. Eighteen outfield candidates report alongside another pitching prospect. New outfield hopefuls include R. Oliver, C. Nickerson, R. Reardon, K. Bertrand, J. Gallant, A. Bailey, L. Wyman, J. Steen, D. Marshall, M. Skaling, F. Stover, J. McGuiggan, L. Cooper, L. Fortier, F. Gallant, J. Hart, R. Crocker, and P. Farrar.
An all day Nequasset Farm Bureau meeting at Montsweag grange hall featured Mrs. Mabel Jack as hostess and topics including Clothing Accessories led by Mrs. Marston who attended Farm and Home week in Orono. Attendees from Nequasset and Montsweag traveled by car, with a session planned for the 17th on House Dresses and Aprons and June 5 on The Home Flower Garden. A Bluehill library note highlights student Bookcraft training at George Stevens Academy.
Elmér W. Campbell of the Maine Department of Health and Welfare lauds Bath water for meeting standards. Bath Water District Superintendent Maurice Libby notes the long term decline of colon bacilli, crediting the Nequasset dam and year round water levels for improved purity.
K. O. Castillo of this city used a sharp left hook to outbox Eduardo Duarry a six foot Cuban from Hartford in a ten round New Deal Boxing club bout at Augusta City hall before about 1,000 fans. Duarry, seen as the favorite, failed to solve Castillo's defense as the smaller Mexican pressed throughout.
In the last fortnight numerous transfers are listed across Bath Bowdoin Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich including Albert E Knight to Amy R Morse Howard V Johnson guardians to Bertha M Hilborn and others George W Greene selling to Flora E Mayers and the State of Maine in several parcels Charles I Allen et al to the State of Maine estate transfers also shown for Woolwich and related properties.
Captain Napoleon Fickett driving a Ford V-8 sedan with Harry Cool crashed into Russell L. Phinney’s big truck at Oak and Front Streets. Both vehicles damaged with no injuries. Also reported a fatal fall of Frederic H Morrill at a Portland basement poolroom. medical examiner cites skull fractures.
Morse high school National Honor Society held a Thursday meeting in room C to discuss initiating new members. The announcement moves up to early this year. initiation tentatively set for Friday April 12.
The Chapman Musical Club surprised its president Mrs Bernice Drake with a Wednesday party after choir practice. Yellow and white decorations framed a birthday cake centerpiece while tags at each place offered party stunts. Mrs Winnie Brown led planning with Miss M Helen Sims and Mrs Thatcher Pinkham assisting. a covered dish supper was planned in two weeks.
The First Baptist church held its annual Easter sale and supper in the vestry on Friday. Notable organizers included Mrs. George McLellan and Mrs. Cedric A. Martin for the fancy and useful articles table, with Miss Lucy Rogers at the candy table assisted by Miss Marjorie Stover. The supper committees covered dining room and kitchen tasks, with many ladies named for specific duties, and Mrs. Hettie Hodgdon preparing coffee. Tickets were sold by Mrs. Edward Cook, and booths were decorated under Mrs. Charles R. Sims. Credit for success went to president Mrs. George McLellan and vice president Mrs. Clifford Harrington.
A Bath woman faced Municipal court after her husband reported she left Tuesday evening and, when she failed to return by nine, the door was locked. She broke a window to reenter. The judge placed her on indefinite probation after noting the drink habit’s pull and the husband’s own drinking.
The Epworth League sponsored a track meet at Bea con Street M. E. church vestry with four college teams Dartmouth Yale Harvard Princeton competing under Carroll Morse. Yale won the team cup with 18 points. Harvard 17. Dartmouth 16. Princeton 14.
Ramona council No. 27 D of P will observe Past Pocahontases night on May 9 in Red Men hall. The committee includes Mrs. Leonard Lightbody Mrs. George Wilson Mrs. Charles H. Ansett Mrs. Ida Breed and Mrs. Artha B Haggett. A baked bean supper and a fair are planned with the supper on April 13.
Vincent Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David S. Henderson, found a one leg trapped crane while musk rat hunting near the marsh by the Country club. He freed the bird which flew away without thanks, seeming wiser and sadder.
Firefighters from Engine 4 were called to 64 Lemont Street early Friday at 10:30 for a grass and raspberry bush blaze behind the William Cummings residence. A blaster tank helped control the fire, whose origin remained undetermined.
The Winter Street Church Aid group held a silver tea in the chapel with about 75 attendees. Mrs. Arthur C. Lémient chaired the committee and Mrs. Walter H. Bowker, president, and Mrs. Joseph O. Purdue poured. A former president, Mrs. Charles E. Plaisted of Stamford, Conn., attended with her husband. A business meeting announced duties for the Maine State Conference of Congregational Churches to be held May 14–16. A rummage sale was announced for next Tuesday in the men’s room.
Residents witnessed a vivid orange yellow and violet light in the northern sky around six o clock Friday morning lasting about half an hour. Mrs Ches ter Colby and daughter Mrs Vivian Brown from Weeks street were among observers. Some wondered if it was a sun dog as brightness faded with sunrise. A new general delivery window at Camden post office by J H Hobbs Co improves mail handling and space for delivery. A postal card from May 4 1908 hidden in the old box was found. Miss Mildred Richardson later Mrs T C Ashworth received it March 26 1935.
Miss Eleanor A. Thebeau entertained her Bailey Evening School of Industries class with supper at Powers East Brunswick last Tuesday and received corsage and money from pupils. Irene Jenkins presented gifts. piano by Mrs. Clancy. Attending were listed with names and titles. A separate note reports George A. Snow injured by explosion aboard Hibisols off Bar Harbor, treated at Mount Desert hospital for facial and head burns.
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