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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
1
Lewiston police report a rise in intoxication linked to beer with twelve percent alcohol, noting a Lewiston distributor sold about 60,000 eight ounce bottles. Authorities will send samples to the State Liquor Commission, raising talk of state control and potential revival of prohibitions amid public dissatisfaction.
Residents warn of near crashes at the High and Court streets junction as Brunswick traffic uses the new highway and Center street hill. They urge city and State Highway authorities to act before summer travel worsens conditions and causes serious accidents.
Newspapers and experts split over potential European war while public urges neutrality. Maine Central Railroad reports a $100000 profit for the first quarter of 1989, seen as a hopeful sign for continued strong performance through 1939 with greater patronage.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh returns to the United States and by War Department request will conduct a thorough review of the American airplane manufacturing industry. He will submit a confidential report with recommendations while Mrs. Lindbergh and children cross the ocean to join him, signaling a lengthy stay in America.
The Boothbay area this month shows a surge in constructing various boats, reflecting a thriving shipbuilding industry. Bath’s fame as a shipbuilding center is highlighted as a large plant for small craft could capitalize on the local talent and momentum.
On March 25 deposits in Maine savings banks totaled 188 million dollars. The figure shows continued thrift among Maine people despite nationwide spending trends in recent years.
Genesta Chapter Thirteen and three guest chapters provided entertainment during neighborhood night. Supper was served by a kitchen committee led by Mrs. Rose Rogers. Casco, Hawthorne, and Garrison Hill chapters presented plays and songs, with Hon. Bradford C. Reddenett delivering an address on order welfare. Mrs. Hermia Toothaker attended as grand Ruth, and Genesta works toward Ruth night on April 28 with Mrs. George W. Larrabee invited as Ruth. Receptions close after the meeting with further invitations to Corner Stone and Portland events on May 9.
A 75 year old Bathman, refused admission to the State insane hospital after his commitment order, was taken to Union Saturday morning and placed in a private sanatorium. Police had detained him Friday night at City hall after he attempted hanging, awaiting placement due to a new law limiting admissions to acute cases.
Jacob Verheus of Bedford street returns from nearly three months in Holland with his father and sister. He notes a cold season comparable to his homeland, widespread war talk, and radio broadcasting in Holland funded by voluntary subscriptions rather than sponsorships.
Mrs. Luce of 900 High street kindly treats erstwhile callers, offering nourishing meals to 36 tramps from April 1 1938 to April 1 1939. They are invited in, seated at table, and fed like regular boarders, with repeats visiting year after year, two Thursdays noted.
Miss Lottie Wilson of Court street was honored at a Tuesday last week party hosted by Mrs. Alpha Booker at her parents' home, ahead of her June wedding to David Parsons Jr. The event included a miscellaneous shower with gifts and a crabmeat salad reception. Guests listed include Mrs. Howard Steen, Mrs. Thomas Aikenhead, and many others, with additional attendees presenting gifts.
St Marys guild met Tuesday of last week at the parish house with Rev Charles M Tubbs lecturing on Missions and Miss Mary F Gibbons discussing the United Tank offering due Sunday. Plans were made for next Tuesday's supper and Mrs Fred D Hill was named committee chair. Members also worked on Needlework guild articles.
William Linnell a Portland attorney and Maine Republican Committee member announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Governor in 1940. He is 54, Bowdoin graduate, longtime party organizer, former Governor's Council member, and leader in Portland civic groups and business boards. Other potential candidates named include Mayor Payne, Rep Clyde Smith, and Sumner Sewall, with Sewall praised for Senate leadership and statewide knowledge.
Miss Margaret J. Adams spoke on Native Birds at a South End P T A meeting illustrated with charts and pictures. The program, in charge of Mrs. Arthur W. Bowker, featured songs by Girl Scouts and guests, with proceeds from a recent food sale fund-raising for a dental clinic.
The Curtis String Quartet presented contemporary works to a full house at Memorial Hall Bowdoin College with four guest artists. Three of the four composers were present and two performed, as Bath attendees including Mrs. Hill Mrs. Cary and several others enjoyed the modern program and its rhythmic innovations.
The Dike P T A held a Thursday card party at the North End Community club rooms with nine tables of auction and one of pitch. Prizes went to Mrs. Herbert Pierce and Herbert Pierce, with runners up Mrs. Fred Kittridge and Joseph R. Oliver. Pitch winner was William Kittridge. James McLaughlin was second. Mrs. Charles T. Henderson chaired the event and helped with refreshments alongside a committee including Mrs. Hermon Crocker and others.
One hundred twenty attended the Winter Street Ladies' aid first mother and daughter banquet. Mrs Sumner Sewall spoke on Just Mothers praising American freedom and shared duties among mothers across walks of life. Attendees included multi generation families and local church members as toast and musical tributes followed a chicken soup supper and decorated tables. The event closed with thanks and plans for a July lawn party to raise funds for a new church carpet.
Donald McKellar a Morse high school senior was selected by Bath's Junior Red Cross to represent the local chapter at the National Conference of the American Red Cross in Washington D C from April 24 to 27. The Morse Junior Red Cross donated 25 to defray expenses. Mrs. Ada Crockett accompanied him to Washington to attend an executive secretaries institute.
The Central church held its annual post Easter supper for choir members in the parish house, hosted by a League committee. A chicken pie menu, cross shaped tables, and spring flowers created a festive setting for about fifty covers. Flowers were later sent to ill choir member John Burgon.
Patrolman Dean R Bonney found a man's overcoat hat dinner box and 16 in cash on Washington street near Beacon on Saturday morn The money was scattered but apparently unnoticed A Bath Iron Works Corp employee later identified the items as his but he did not recall losing them.
Clarence E. Reed, a New York sales engineer for Hyde Windlass Co., toured his former hometown Monday on a visit back from naval trials aboard the USS Anderson, a 1570 ton destroyer built at Federal Shipbuilding Co. in Kearny New Jersey, off Rockland.
Bath Country Club members performed well in the Patriots Day Tournament at Brunswick amid tough conditions. Wesley Marco tied for third gross with 80, four over the winning 76 by Johnny Brown of Portland. Arthur Burke, Augusta, had 79 for second. Hood and Koske tied Marco. In Class B, Joe Pullmer posted 74 after 91-17-74, with Andrew Wilson of Brunswick leading Bath in Class B with 85-20-65. Wilfred Chaney and Wilfrid Girard contributed strong scores for Bath and Bowdoin respectively. Myron Hilton posted 101-15-86 in Class B.
Miss Margaret Chaney chosen president of the Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae, with Miss Margaret R. Yates as vice president and Mrs. Jane W. Haggett reelected secretary and treasurer. Evoked were nominating committee members, executive and flower committees, and plans for a June 14 banquet at Sedgwick. The group also approved purchasing hospital dishes and refreshment duties were assigned.
North Center PTA members announce a rummage sale set for Saturday May 6 at Grace church parish house. Co chairmen Mrs Joseph I Smith and Mrs Marius H Page ask for one saleable item from each member and collection by chairmen. A nominating committee was named and will report May 2 with Miss Margaret A Mackinnon directing a musical program.
A scrapbook diary kept by Elmer Dillon’s mother in Buffalo records a Summerless 1816 with snow records and frost dates. Entries include March 9 snow 2.14 feet, April 12 four inches, May 20 mud bearing a man, June 6 snow, June 28 frost, July 11 backward crops, August 24 frost ruining vines and corn, and October 11 snow eight inches.
Fenton Brothers 14 piece band, after a Country Club hit, will play the Elks May Ball at Columbian Hall on Monday evening May 1. Proceeds fund a semi private ward for crippled children at Portland Children's Hospital. Tickets from A Hallett & Co or Bath Lodge Elks members. Committee led by Edward J. McMann with Leon Genthner, Jesse Allen, Harry Thurlow, and Joseph Paquette of Brunswick.
Laddie the Doucette family's dog lost a hind leg to a rifle bullet during a February hunting trip. The pet has worn a combination bandage splint and artificial leg. The appliance is planned for removal in two weeks.
Puzzle grid and clues mix across and down entries with scattered readable fragments. Names like Ring Pettutes Syndicate appear as part of the byline or copyright line, indicating a syndicated content origin. The text presents a collage of crossword hints including locations and terms split by hyphens and misalignments.
A local play billed as the best yet from Mr. Oliver features Tom Hicks as the tavern keeper amid a cast including Bob Oliver Mandy Lee Nancy’s beau Judge Weston and others. Set in Weston with moonshine themes the production promises two hours of entertainment with tickets from the cast or Jackson's Electric Shop in Front Street.
Thousands of Canada geese have gathered in Merrymeeting Bay after ice cleared this weekend. An estimated 10,000 geese and about 200 greater snow geese, rare for the Atlantic coast and new to the bay, settle there as spring migration nears. Some geese are expected to depart in May and June, with several leaving daily. Ice in the Kennebec remains, but heavy ice is gone.
Mrs Joseph T Smith and her daughter Norma Jean of West street returned Sunday from Harrington where they accompanied Mrs Ida W Strout who spent the winter with her granddaughter Mrs Smith Beyond Ellsworth roads were rough and ponds near Black's Woods Franklin were frozen and still covered with snow
Yale professor and famed author recounts Emma Eames as Paris sensation and his accidental meeting with her in Place Vendome. The 1,000 page work spans 111 chapters with 900 names including Gene Tunney and Claudette Colbert, and covers Dempsey fights and Maugham prose.
Workmen excavate on Corlins street Bath for Mr. and Mrs. A. George Moses who recently returned from West Medford Mass. The six room cottage adjoins Mrs. Moses' parents at 409 High street. Simon Moore is contractor with completion hoped for July.
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