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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
2
The Senate considered Senator Carter Glass’s proposal to expand Reconstruction Finance Corporation lending to include small firms, banks, railroads, and other industries. The RFC has 1.5 trillion dollars available upon passage, benefiting good-collateral small businesses if enacted.
Ladies from Winter Street church hosted the Men's club with a 6:30 supper and a playful program. Members dressed as men, gave humorous reports, sang old songs, and rode a sightseeing bus before readings and musical numbers led by Mrs. Crockett and Miss Johnson.
Superintendent John Parker spoke on public schools shaping good citizens and highlighted Morse high school vocational education with Hyde Windlass Co and Bath Iron Works. He noted daily time in plants, student league activities, and the shift to directing leisure-time activities for youth benefit. The event closed the club season with plans for a Ladies night on April 21.
Edward J. Tripp, longtime head of the local Salvation Army unit, is promoted from Adjutant to Major by Commissioner Alexander M. Damon. The official letter from Territorial Headquarters in New York cites Tripp’s faithful service and devotion to the organization. A separate Cumberland County case seeks annulment of a marriage for June Lecoy Ryan, claiming she was married to Bolduc while already wed to Townsend Camp.
The University of Maine alumni banquet gathered both older and younger members Friday evening in Bath. Charles Crossland and Dean Corbett addressed attendees. Plans for a fall meeting in Brunswick were announced and speakers urged expanded housing and the new cabin project for student needs.
The Mitchell School assembly featured Grade 1 songs and poems, Grade 4 choral reading and songs, Grade 3 poems and a swing song, plus Grade 5 classes performing poems and songs. Seven point pins were awarded to listed students across grades 1 through 5A and 5B for notable participation.
Billy Boyce Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Boyce 72 Academy street celebrated his third anniversary with Easter themed games an egg hunt and decorated tables A large birthday cake ice cream and candies accompanied gifts for the guest list including Joan Gallagher Care Ann Gowell Betty Snell Gloria Wilson Martha Foster Jane Elizabeth Homan Dickie Homan Charles Foster Thomas Oliver Jr John Wells and others unable to attend Master Billy received numerous presents. Maine Republicans may gain two new voters as an out of state couple praises the party and asks for Maine location ideas for a farm filling station lunch stand or similar venture to join the G O P and help win support.
Morse high school prepares Star Flower an operetta with 50 cast members directed by Miss Margaret A Mackinnon to be staged at the school auditorium on April 28 and 29 Proceeds support Morse band development. scenery costumes and orchestra aided by teachers and students Local speaking and singing roles listed with student names and roles
Central Grammar’s quintet, runners up in the local league, defeated Smith School 34 to 30 in Augusta on a Wednesday. Bath led early then trailed at halftime before a strong finish to finish four points ahead. Bobby Huse led with eight points, Estes and Gowen six each, Wilson five. Basque and Beaulieu led Smith with 12 and eight. Proceeds benefited the Smith School Mothers' Club milk fund.
Roscoe P. McFadden was elected chairman of the overseers of the poor Tuesday of last week and George J. Goodwin was reelected secretary and superintendent. All members were present, including Alden G. Smith Archie F. Doyle and new member Lawrence L. Houston plus Mayor Small. Regular meetings will be held the second Tuesday each month at the town hall.
Lake Nequasset released its ice Sunday morning marking an earlier opening than the past two years. Local residents, including visitors from Westport, noted surprise at the sudden change and observed conditions around the lake.
Mary L Bonney widow of ex State Treasurer William L Bonney leaves 50 dollars yearly for care of her dog with Hebron Academy as chief beneficiary. The Bonney homestead goes to Mildred B Stevens, income to Helen Palmer Auburn, with residue to the academy pending Stevens marriage or death. William Lowell Bonney Fund to support academy general expenses after Stevens’ death or marriage. Ralph L Hunt named executor without bonds.
Native cod and haddock have struck inshore for the Spring run, delivering good fishing as warmer weather nears. Winter migrations push these species toward shore for spawning, while shrimp fishing fades after a strong season, and Maine scallop season ends April 15 with fair catches. Georges Bank fleet plans summer operations as weirmen, seiners, and factories prep for sardines.
Frances Mildred Knowlton and Raleigh B Wallace, both of Bath, were married at 7:30 PM Thursday at Winter Street parsonage with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating. The bride, a Morse High School 1928 graduate, works for Bath Iron Works. Wallace, son of Merrill and the late Ella Wallace, attended Jonesboro High School and has run a barber shop at 532 Washington St. They reside at 866 Washington Street in the Solovich apartments.
The Nequasset Auxiliary and Men's Forum hosted a Thursday gathering at Nequasset Congregational Church. A farm machinery firm representative presented moving pictures on new equipment and Maine nature reels. The event drew full attendance. a social committee was named for the next meeting on May 5 and a sewing circle is set for April 14 at Mrs. Alton Reed’s home.
A guide outlining requirements for the hostess badge. It covers greeting and bidding farewell to guests, writing invitations, planning outdoor and indoor parties, preparing sandwiches, table setting, hosting duties without a maid, guest etiquette, bread and butter letters, and writing formal and informal acknowledgments. It also covers expectations for arriving, staying, and leaving.
The mayor and aldermen confirmed Horace W. Ward as superintendent of burials and burying grounds and George J. Goodwin as superintendent of the Overseers of the Poor. All members attended except Ward 6 Councilman Blair. Also noted is a record sap run in Bingham maple orchards forcing 24 hour sugaring with large, high quality yield.
The Yankee club of Eighth Grade Div. 4 heard Mrs. Harry Ring discuss early Maine handicraft. Her display included century-old toys, embroidery, blankets, baby clothes, Indian relics, and pottery. A brief business meeting planned an upcoming pet show.
The Co-Workers' Class met with Mrs. Rose Wade at 1270 Washington Friday evening. Entertainment and refreshments were provided by a committee, with plans set for the next meeting at Mrs. Ruth McKenzie's home and committees named for entertainment and refreshments.
All girl scout leaders or prospective leaders are invited to a training course at the Auburn Y.M.C.A. every Wednesday at 7 30 during April and May. Miss Mary Agatha Kelly of the National staff will conduct the course and direct scouting in Lewiston Auburn in April and May.
Ladies' aid of First Baptist church met in the church parlor with Mrs. Clifford Harrington as hostess. They stitched puffs for the Easter sale and planned a rummage sale with date yet to be announced. Committee includes Mrs. Freeman Crosby, Mrs. Joseph Dauphin, Mrs. Cedric Martin, Miss Evelyn Southard.
The Central church choir enjoyed a Greek Cross laid supper for 49 hosted by the League yesterday evening. Mrs Arthur W King leads committees for dining and kitchen while the choir rehearsed for Palm Sunday service at 10 30 a m after expressing thanks.
The semi monthly Dike PTA met at the North End Community club with Miss Stella Dolloff presiding. They set the next meeting for April 20 due to Patriot's Day and selected a nominating committee including Mrs. Herman Crocker, Mrs. Samuel Morse, and Mrs. Edward St. Martin.
Attorney Charles T. Small Jr. will address the Bath Firemen Memorial association at the Central fire station on Water street this Thursday evening. He will discuss insurance for firemen on duty as members argue the city does not provide adequate coverage.
Two Bowdoin residents were badly hurt Saturday night when their car skidded on Meadow road in Topsham while braking and struck a telephone pole. Morris Skelton, 35, owner operator of the truck, sustained a leg fracture. Archie Kennedy suffered a severe concussion and remained at Brunswick hospital, while Skelton returned home Sunday.
A water street building in Wiscasset owned by Milton C Trott of Trott Bros Grain Co sustained slight fire damage to its roof last Wednesday. Sparks from a nearby chimney are thought to have caused the blaze, with estimated damages about $100.
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