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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
2
Fire chiefs urge spring clean up to improve safety and efficiency. Inspect furnaces chimneys and electrical systems and remove hazardous materials. Move burnable items from radiating heat areas and store paint rags and oily waste in metal containers. Have licensed electricians handle wiring.
Mayor Haskell appoints a special officer as night police chief after aldermen refuse to confirm the appointment. The candidate starts duties while the mayor asserts his right to place him there and hints at a one year term, amid speculation on future elections and policy impacts. The piece critiques lawmakers prioritizing personal reelection over state and national interests.
The piece notes H Styles Bridges as a Maine native likely to win praise at the Philadelphia Republican National Convention. It mentions former Governor Louis J Brann as a potential Democratic candidate for the U S Senate and Clyde H Smith's death with Mrs Smith entering the race for his seat. It adds Maine as a testing ground for Navy ships and the America liner will drydock in Boston then make trial runs off the Maine coast.
A Maine former governor Percival P. Baxter visited Honolulu en route to Japan. He stayed with niece Mrs Claude S Gillette and Lydia Baxter at Pearl Harbor and hosted a luncheon at the navy yard home for many senior naval and civic leaders including Poindexter Murfin Marquart Wilkenson Burke McGlasson Swain Earle Bruns Davis Small Strother Martin Richard Frank Holbert Robertson Green Winne and Angier Duke.
The Bath Girl Scout Council voted at a meeting at Mrs. Wilmer T. Voorhees home to gift a tree to the city and to assist financially. They planned for the Portland conference on April 20 and to deposit Juliette Low Fund contributions with Cumberland County Scouts. Funds will support world peace programs and aid encampment in Andree New York and relief for European Scouts.
More than 50 attended a banquet in Pythian hall Friday evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. Seth Stewart on their Golden Wedding anniversary. Acadia lodge and Lowell temple arranged the event with a speaking program and two purses presented to the couple. A public reception followed in the ladies room as friends paid respects to the Bath couple who spent most of their married life in Bath.
Research Class of Corliss Street church met Wednesday of last week completing sewing after a day’s work. Mrs. Angus E. Burden and Mrs Henry Cooper served dinner. Two new members joined: Mrs Herbert W. McCabe and Mrs Allen S. Morse.
A scrub game on the Park drew youngsters eight to fifteen to mark spring. Several wore uniforms, suggesting pre-arrangement. Police reported no complaints from residents, a break from the usual seasonal concerns.
Marriage returns filed with City Clerk John W. Gilmore show Arthur D Bouley of 140 Water Street Woonsocket Rhode Island and Iva Bouley of Bangor Maine wed Mary Madeline Babine daughter of Mr and Mrs George Babine of 156 Middle Street at St Marys Church. Rev David P Surette officiated with Miss Alice Babine and Paul Gurney as attendants. Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted the Junior Merday club luncheon at 1432 Musshington Street.
A dispute splits Shipping City politics as Mayor Robert H. Haskell appoints Waldo R. Weston as night captain of police, bypassing four aldermen who reportedly oppose the move. Weston serves under municipal authority while aldermen question removal rules and potential showdown. Five regular officers are on duty, with Kingsbury on leave and Weston and Crosby serving as specials.
Miss Mary E. Goodwin and Robert Morse joined 15 students in Augusta this week after ten weeks at the Civilian Pilots Training School. Both earned eligibility for a flying instruction scholarship. Goodwin is the sole girl test passer.
The Church of the Nazarene conducted its annual meeting on Thursday evening with yearly reports read. Elected were John Larrabee as Sunday School superintendent, Charles Kenney, Miss Lois Palmer, Mrs J E Mayo as trustees, and Stanley Fraser and others as trustees and stewards. Delegates Mrs Irving Harrington and Mrs Nellie Brown were chosen for the New England District assembly in Malden Mass on April 24.
Miss Carmela Appleby state C A R president attended a Thursday Elizabeth Lawrence Society meeting at Virginia Andre 726 High Street. Appleby discussed the state meeting in Portland in May with national president Mrs John Morrison Kerr expected. Society plans a pageant and a program on American Indians by Caroline Carpenter Germaine Bonney and Miss Andre. Refreshments followed.
Glenn Anne Doyle six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs D Joseph Doyle of 36 Court Street was chosen as sponsor for the trawler Edward M Lawrence launched at Gray Boat Company in Thomas ton. The vessel named for the sponsor’s great grandfather a Maine sardine industry pioneer died recently in Miami and the sponsor’s grandfather Glenn A Lawrence of Rockland is Belfast Packing Co president. Miss Doyle is a first grade pupil at Center Street Primary School.
Arcade Bowling Alleys announces a statewide sweepstakes open to all bowlers. The 10 string event requires a $5 entry and awards prizes of 50 25 15 and 10 percent of total fees plus a special management prize for high single string. Entries due by April 29.
The Admiral Charles F. Hughes Ship No. 29 N C U S A in Bath endorses U.S. Marine Corps plans to establish and arm a Marine Battalion in Bath. It supports state and city quarters for drill and safeguarding uniforms and equipment and pledges recruiting help through Lieut. Emerson Mason. Copies go to the Maine governor, Bath officials, and the press.
Col George A Baker a 42 year veteran of military service and current colonel of artillery in the Reserve Corps declares his bid for Representative in the Legislature He cites four years on the city council prior terms and his role in passing the Carlton bridge bill in 1925 He lists committees including inland fisheries game claims counties military affairs pensions and more and says his state knowledge will aid Bath if elected.
Dike school pupils of the Serenaders raised 16 dollars and 5 cents from a Thursday matinee at 3 45 in the school. Proceeds go to the Dental Clinic fund of Dike P T A. Mrs Edmund M Staples led the general committee with Miss Mabel Libby and Miss Jane Feero handling tickets.
A pass book at Warren Five Cent Savings Bank shows Bath Trust Co. president Hon. Rupert H. Baxter’s grandmother Mrs. Abel Proctor opened a three dollar account for his grandchildren on March 2, 1884. The account earned regular interest and now totals 24.70.
Pupils at Central Grammar School conducted a candy sale under Mrs Berenice Colby to raise funds for basketball team uniforms and letters. More than nine dollars were cleared and the sale continued Friday morning with thanks to pupils and mothers. captains included Munsey Marousinte Rines Germaine Bonney Camille Puiia Robert Hart Marie Clancy and Donald King.
Miss Anne Kimball and Miss Miriam W Kimball of Lincoln street arrived home Thursday after a month on the road traveling as far South as Amelia Island Georgia.
Governor Lewis O Barrows promotes using Maine potatoes in doughnuts to boost the industry. A Leavitt of the Doughnut Corporation of America backs the idea and says a nationwide formula will be developed for bakers. Barrows cites rising per capita potato use as essential and calls for new uses to revive the crop.
Win ter Street Ladies aid met Friday with two one act plays, A Ladies' Aid Church Supper directed by Mrs. Fred K. Sturtevant and A Bird In Hand staged by Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden. Casts included Mrs. Sturtevant and others. reading Matilda's Beau followed by vocal solos by Mrs. Sturtevant and piano by Mrs. Andrews. Tea was served with Spring flowers, 65 attended. The next regular meeting is Oct 4 and Red Cross work is planned for Tuesday. A rummage sale is set for Wednesday at two in the Men's room with Mrs. Foote in charge.
Prof Harold Edgerton of MIT will present an illustrated lecture Thursday in Memorial hall at 8 15 PM on Stroboscopic Photography Public invited. Maine Interscholastic One Act Play competition Saturday in Memorial hall with nine plays tickets at the door. Tallman lectures by Prof Bonn April 17 24 and May 1. Walker Art exhibits feature watercolors by Alfred Ybarra and photos by William T McKeown class of 1943.
Mrs. George M. Chase of Lewiston gave a luncheon talk on Greek customs and culture covering ancient and modern Greece. She shared experiences from six months researching with her husband, former Bates College Greek department head, and illustrated with photographs.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering reserved decision in a municipal court civil action where Harry A. Plummer of North Bath sues Frank DeFreitas boss painter at Bath Iron Works Corp for 147 dollars. Plummer says he sold the property when DeFreitas took over a nearby North Bath farm via the Federal Farm Bureau. DeFreitas counters with a setoff claiming Plummer removed equipment supposed to accompany the farm. Attorneys John J. Keegan and Ralph O. Dale represent the parties.
Central church Ladies' Aid met in the parish house to review a successful post Easter sale with an excellent button display loaned by Mrs. Leon Pennell and Mrs. Perry Thompson. President Miss Margaret R. Foote praised donors. a Cancer Control Drive membership was taken. plans for the choir supper were set. treasurer noted a solid balance. hostesses were Mrs. C. A. Peaslee and Mrs. Dora L. Howard.
Word from Port Clyde reports Chester T. Marshall earned membership in the Fort Lauderdale Sailfish Club after landing a 67 pound white marlin. The marlin measured 72 inches overall and was caught from Marshall s own boat, the Cyganka.
During April Rev. Joseph O. Purdue will preach a series at Winter Street church Sunday services at 10 30 am. Topics include An Appreciation April 7 A Critique April 14 A Critique Our Protestant Heritage April 28 and A Catholic Looks at the Protestant Church April 21.
At a well attended Genesta chapter meeting in the Masonic temple two candidates received degrees. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Paul Bagdikian and Mrs. Harold Cutting. Solar lodge and Genesta chapter officers will sponsor the Queen of the Gouth degree next Friday at eight in the temple with refreshments.
Mrs. Frank R. Durant of 254 Center Street entertained St Marys P T A Study Club Thursday evening. Members discussed ceremonies of the Mass and planned to continue April 17 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Joseph Brown of 29 Raymond Court. Refreshments followed.
Mrs Flossie Erskine Sidelinger, formerly of Washington street and now living with her son James Erskine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, writes that she is much improved after a two month illness and can be up and outdoors again.
Lloyd G. Davies of Bath will receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in Burlington in June. He will also complete his first year of medical studies, totaling five years of work in four. Davies, active in outing club and track, has been on the Dean’s List and is a Phi Delta Theta. He resided in Bath three years after moving from Sterling Connecticut where his father was long employed at Bath Iron Works.
Joseph C Thibodeau of 36 Court Street Bath has enlisted in the United States Regular Army at the Lewiston Army Recruiting Station. He is assigned to the Air Corps in the Hawaiian Islands and will sail from Fort Slocum New York within weeks. Thibodeau, Morse High School graduate and former Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance salesman, enters under restricted recruiting.
A capacity audience attended the Star and Crown Minstrel Show at Mann sonic temple Thursday evening. Proceeds will be turned over to Cub Pack 55 BSA. The committee included numerous local residents and expresses thanks to all who assisted in making the first entertainment a success. Walter Shaughnessey of Northam pton, Mass visited Bath and his sister Mrs. John Kehoe in Auburn.
Friends report George S. Betts, formerly of Phippsburg and Bath, is still a patient at the Togus Veterans hospital after several weeks of illness.
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