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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
2
Recalled days when Fast Day in April drew youths to woods and fields for all day picnics. Mayflowers and arbutus were sought, dinners roasted over bonfires, and long walks from Lemont’s creek to Woolwich and beyond with teachers guiding groups.
The article touts Bath Maine as a prime summer destination with a new Country Club and nearby golf courses within a half hour of City Hall. It highlights trout stocked ponds, two top Sandy Beach towns Popham and Small Point within equal reach, deep sea fishing opportunities, sailing on New Meadows, Kennebec and Sasanoa rivers, a large lake ideal for canoeing, and strong hotel and cottage accommodations. The piece urges leveraging natural assets to boost tourist business and suggests the Country Club could draw more visitors than other efforts.
President William S. Newell tells Lewiston Chamber of Commerce that times cannot be worse and must improve. He urges optimism to brighten trade as the current gloom lifts, predicting a brighter landscape once the Situation changes and noting there is no reason for delays.
Petitions circulate to keep cement highway from Brunswick through Bath to connect with the new road east of the Kennebec. The Brunswick Bath stretch carries heavy traffic and as Atlantic Highway travel grows a wider cement road becomes essential.
Miss Mabel I. Lake was re elected clerk and Mrs Bates E Stover assistant at the First Baptist church annual meeting in the vestry Thursday night after prayer service Rev Charles R Sims presided and committees for the year were announced including Advisory board Deacons Alfred R Pratt Arthur I Stuart Charles S Le mot Leon Eaton and Harry W Moulton with other members named for Baptismal Music Calling Flowers Special decorating and more
The Maine State Forestry service plans trials of Scotch pine from second generation American stock to test adaptability to Maine soils and conditions. Three sites cover about an acre each in Bates forest Alfred, Indian township lands near Princeton, and S. D. Warren Co. land near Bingham. About 1,300 trees from New York State Conservation Department will be planted with growth recorded.
Robert DeWick of Brunswick high school underwent knee surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital Lewiston for a knee injury. The operation was successful and he is expected to remain a patient for three or four weeks. He was captain of track and regular on the football team, also serving as president of the senior class student council and Hi Y club. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank DeWick.
Sheriff Albert Henderson reports at least 75 percent of Bath intoxication cases stem from denatured alcohol and bay rum. He warns sale of these liquids is widespread and easily abused with canned heat, vanilla, and other extracts used to binge drink.
Miss Ellen Newell and Paul R. Tim er wed Saturday at the Church of the Transfiguration. The ceremony was followed by a dinner at The Biltmore for about 35 guests. Bride wore white crepe de chine with Thomas Bramen as best man.
Hattie W. Black 69 wife of Harvey C. Black of Brunswick died Friday at home. Born in Phippsburg March 28 1863 she was daughter of Charles T. and Mary A. Haynes Woodward and lived much of her life in Brunswick. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary Bruns wick and Silver Cloud council. Survived by one son Albert W. and three grandchildren Joan Prudence and Ralph all of Harpswell.
Cecil J. Cutts Morse High School athletic director is confined to his home at 40 Court Street due to illness or injury affecting his duties.
Norman W. Howard of Acme Service & Supply Shop attended the American Oil Burner Association Ninth Annual Show in Boston with Mrs. Howard. The event featured over 40 live exhibits allowing dealers to study burner operation, drawing about 2500 dealers and thousands of public visitors to a historic, nationwide display.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Grover of 846 Middle Street attended a one o clock radio church service at Eastland and the final organ recital of the season at City Hall in Portland.
Nearly 100 people gathered at Mrs. J. Albert Redlon’s home last Wednesday as the South End P T A held a hard party to raise money for its benevolents. About $40 was cleared. Twenty tables of auction and contract contributed to a social evening without cards, with flowers from Perkins' Greenhouses as decorations. Prizes in auction went to Mrs. Edward A. Copeland, Miss Bessie B. Potter, and Mrs. Wellington A. Moore. men’s prize to Richard T. Hersom and James B. Lemont won second. In contract, prizes went to Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden and Mrs. Charles R. Farnham. House committee included Mrs. Redlon, Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont, and Mrs. William H. Small. kitchen committee chaired by Mrs. Carroll A. Deering with several helpers.
Nequasset Farm Bureau met Wednesday in the Nequasset church for a report on the 26th annual Farm and Home week at the University of Maine Orono and discussed gardening experiments. Attendees include H Emma Magoun and several Woolwich residents. Posture and Grooming will be the topic at the May 4 meeting at Mrs Hathorne home.
The Troop 53 Parents Night at the American Legion hall featured Commander G. B. Vroom Mrs Henry W. Owen Mrs Linwood F Carr William B Temple and others. Contests crowned Linwood Carr Kendall Lord Joseph Dinsmore in Fire by friction Fire by flint and steel and knot tying. The Troop flag and charter were presented by Walter M Hill and Mr Fitzgerald to Hill. Meeting closed with benediction by Scoutmaster Calvin Kimball.
C. J. Chisholm entertained Grace Church Men's club with an instructive talk on storage batteries their manufacture and care. The illustrated talk used motion pictures from Willard Storage Battery Co Cleveland taken by the U S Department of Mines. Guests included automotive shop representatives showing strong interest. The club set April 21 for its last Spring meeting with Everett Pierce and H B Briggs as entertainment committee.
The funeral for Hurley P. Derapes two year old son of Freeman and Gol die Derapes was held at the family home 58 South street Montaly with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs Earl Hutchins and infant son of Barre Vermont are visiting Bath with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer F Campbell High Street.
Hyde Windlass led city scoring with an average of 40 percent per game, while Oakhurst trailed in second at 38 and the Indies won the league. Morse high and Corliss Church union claimed high totals as other teams posted strong marks across eight to sixteen game schedules.
J Ross Chase of 188 Water Street, an overseas veteran, received a letter from Congressman Donald B. Partridge. Partridge notes ongoing Ways and Means hearings and says passage of the Bonus Bill at this time would be unwise, though he will review hearings and consider veterans' interests when the bill reaches the House.
Troops from Bath Brunswick and Wiscasset schedule a Saturday rally at Morse High Gym on April 23 at 1 30 with a program including colors hymns songs relays pageant pledge to America and signaling games. public invited. Mrs DeWitt Brewster wins 100 in the Art Allegiance textile competition for a two toned carpet design.
Emma C Curtis aged 87 died Thursday morning at her sister in law Mrs Florence born in Brunswick June 20 1845 and had lived there all her life She is survived by her sister in law and one niece Mrs Frank Wood of Topsham for whose husband the newpsham Brunswick bridge is being named
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A speaker from the Navy addressed the Hi Y club on life in the navy covering training ship routines punishment and shore leave. Members discussed gun training firing and station locations while questions followed. Two candidates were initiated and invitations were extended for new members. The group planned spring assemblies and a medal for outstanding senior service. Supper was served at six under leaders Lawrence Lord and Omar King.
Governor Gardiner said Maine will stop accepting new farm loan applications as funds of about 300000 will likely cover the roughly 200 loans already acted upon. State Auditor Hayford noted many applications on file and the Farm Lands Loan Commission announced a rapid disposition of pending requests with no assurance of funds for new loans.
Georgie Darrah daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Darrah of 4 Leonard court was cut and bruised Saturday morning on Court street after jumping onto a city drag being pulled by a truck driven by Chester King R F D 1 She slipped between the truck and drag and was carried a few feet before spectators’ cries prompted the driver to stop The girl was rolled but escaped serious injury In Lewiston City Marshal Walter L Whitney investigated another note mentions Carl Bischoff who has left the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce to become Rumford town manager on Friday April 15
The houseboat Husky, idle in winter quarters, struggled against wind and current to pass a draw lit at 5 05. The first attempt failed and traffic waited 15 minutes until 5 20. A second try with a 30 foot stow and mast in place of the engine succeeded, but caused a 16 minute delay from 5 22 to 5 38. The vessel then docked at Passmore's wharf for the night.
Frank King was arrested Thursday evening on Elm Street by Patrolman Mekiman for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and with no license. Arraigned Friday before Judge Keegan, his attorney secured a continuation to Monday at 10. Earlier, he was arrested last year for drunken driving, suspending his operator's license and paying a $100 fine plus costs.
Annie Martin, 12, Buxton Hollis Standish student, will represent union schools in a spelling bee at Portland High on April 30. Brunswick High plans a three act comedy drama for athletics, likely in May in Town Hall. Merle Crowell, former American Magazine editor and Colby graduate, is now Radio City press agent. Forrest H. Colby of Bingham and family return from China with news of Sino Japanese warfare. J F Wood of Sidney shows a green cucumber from last summer, to be used as seed for spring planting.
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