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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
4
Citizens urge immediate action to stop rubbish along roadsides including lower High street. They call for removal during Clean-up week, warning against future offenses and stressing the need to keep highways attractive. The piece also notes Bath’s new country club opening, urging community support and pride in the project.
Old stone walls on the South End and upper Phippsburg hillsides are sinking into Winneganee creek to form part of the base for a new causeway under construction. Rocks from Woolwich have yielded 1750 cubic yards in four days, with thousands more to haul. The fill base will be 165 feet wide, widening toward a 26 foot roadway and sidewalk. The project ranks as one of the region’s largest in years and draws wide interest.
Ex governor Percival P. Baxter of Portland and Representative Henry C. Wright of Bath have arrived back in the United States after months abroad in Persia Russia and other lands. Their many friends will be glad of their safe return.
A brief note emphasizes being in safety and ready to hear about the conditions found in several countries visited, reflecting on the state of affairs encountered during the travels.
Grace Church Men's club heard W. J. Graverson of Chevrolet discuss rigid GM car tests at proving grounds with Edward Warren. Pictures showed Chevrolet advances and latest models. The event included a German spread and a schedule of 20 meetings with varied talks and a 34 attendance average.
The Bath Country Club announces dues for the season January to January. Men 35 dollars women 15 dollars. children of members under 17 five dollars, 17 to 21 fifteen. children of non members under 17 fifteen, 17 to 21 twenty. Weekly ten, monthly twenty, green fee two. Ten percent revenue tax on the dues. no tax on weekly or monthly rates or green fee. Full dues with application preferred. half due with application and balance by July 1.
Haviland Torrey won second high average and received an eversharp pencil. Bowlers expressed thanks to Frank Pepper proprietor of Park Alleys for flowers for each table and to Bath Times and Mrs Jennie Allen proprietress of Hotel Phoenix where the banquet took place.
Mrs. Margaret L. Beardsley visited Portland on Thursday, staying briefly as she toured local spots and met with residents during her stay.
Coast Guard Captain William H. Munter and Commander 8. S. Yeandle arrived in Bath with Captain G. G. Walton to oversee the trial trip of the patrol boat Perseus. Guests were hosted by Commander and Mrs. Philip B. Eaton as Bath Iron Works launches and Coast Guard activities unfold amid plans for future assignments and possible Bath residence.
Clara A Barbour formerly of Bath celebrates her 80th birthday at her Randolph home on Sunday April 17. Her son Lieut Col Percy E Barbour of the 342d Engineers Corps of Engineers Reserve visits from New York with gifts and greetings. Her daughter Mrs R W Coleman and three Denver Colp grandchildren send wishes. Barbour siblings are Bath High School graduates. Mrs Barbour plans to visit Waterville with Mrs L M Paul after the celebration.
The first pulpwood train from the Canadian provinces for Pejepscot Paper Co. left Bath Thursday morning hauled by the Maine Central railroad switch engine. It carried 18 loaded cars plus one lumber car for Lisbon Falls and four oil tanks from Woolwich. The pulpwood season opens with expectations of more trips between Bath and Pejepscot, the yard switcher handling daily duties.
Mrs Ina A Small was re elected president of the Bath City Hospital Nurses Alumni at their annual meeting in the doctors room of the City hospital Mrs Helen K Bonney was elected vice president and Mrs Jane W Haggett was re elected secretary and treasurer The nominating committee included Mrs Kathryn L Hecht Mrs Leona E Spicer and Miss Catherine O Donnell Present were 11 members including Mrs Belva S Fullerton Mrs Kathleen J Hart and Miss Phyllis Gilpatrick The Doris Chase Purington medal promise was noted for graduation planning.
The Brainerd blackberry, a U.S. Department of Agriculture developed cross of Himalaya and an eastern erect-growing line, shows vigor, high yield, hardiness, large fruit and suitability for canning and freezing. It fruits 30 to 60 percent larger than Himalaya, but has large prickles and some leaf color variations. seeds are smaller. Named after Ezra Brainerd, it is not distributed by the USDA but available through cooperating nurseries in North Carolina, Ohio and California.
The Census Bureau reports Maine had 6,232 marriages in 1931, down from 6,438 in 1930, and 1,342 divorces, down from 1,476 the previous year. Population estimates put Maine at 800,600 in 1931 and 798,000 in 1930, yielding 7.8 marriages per 1,000 and 1.68 divorces per 1,000 residents in 1931.
The Sagadahoc registry of deeds shows multiple transfers across Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Topsham and Woolwich. Notable deeds include Annie M. McNeal to Winifred Whitehead Gwendolyn Baxter Shaw to Frank Norton and Old Folks Home in Bath to John D Beaton et al plus several intra family and corporate transfers.
Frank King, arrested on drunken driving and operating without a license charges, paid $224.98 in court after pleading guilty before Judge John J. Keegan. He faced a $200 fine and $849 in costs for drunken driving, plus $10 fine and $649 in costs for license violation, with attorney John P. Carey Jr. local court records show the total.
Obituary notes Colonel Edward C Plummer vice chairman of the United States Shipping Board and longtime advocate for American merchant marine. Reflects on his 40 years in shipbuilding policy, federal aid, and preferential mail rates, with praise from Shipping Register and other outlets.
The club plans a long season for young member families with Henry C. Wright as House committee chair and Al Membership committee. The golf course will open early in May, extending the season beyond expectations. Prof. Orren C. Hormell of Bowdoin College appears in the text, and Miss Sadie Beacon recovers from major surgery at Maine General Hospital in Portland.
A blaze near Pennellville five miles southeast and rocky Hill five miles west damaged farm buildings after being checked before reaching homes. The WN Woolwich fire started nearby and is under investigation.
The Grove cemetery blaze, described as the worst in recent years, swept through timber near High street before being halted by Engine 2 hoses. Firefighters, aided by 50 Bowdoin students and crews from Engine 4, fought the flames along Meadow Way and Sewall's field, burning hundreds of cords of wood and challenging residences until the fire was declared out.
A forest fire broke out Friday morning on the Zaphnath Pinkham lot near Georgetown. Firefighters responded to the blaze with efforts focused on containment and protecting adjacent structures. No injuries reported as of early afternoon, authorities said.
Vague OCR fragment notes a blaze affecting a shore area with damp woolds and flames. Mentions watching the sky and fear of extension over the afternoon. Names Howard Heald and The Woolds appear, but details are incomplete.
Dozens from Farm Buildings Even college students and citizens from as far as Wiscasset joined the effort to halt a barn blaze sparked by wind. John Preble and son Clarence burned grass when the fire spread to the roof, destroying a Studebaker owned by County Commissioner George M. Stinson, another Studebaker, a Buick, and a Ford. The main house roof caught, furniture was saved, and the Preble home site, rebuilt after a prior fire, faced weeks of effort as 20 to 25 dwellings nearby were threatened before relief at two o clock.
The Bath police outline nine no parking violation items including proximity to hydrants wrong side of street motor running hogging street and right wheels not at curb. The note mentions three residents Mrs Paul M Olm Miss Gladys Olm and Mrs Dwight Pierce taking a day trip to Portland.
A fragmentary OCR style puzzle listing scattered clues and word hints. Entries include references to a kingdom title, seaweed derived substance, wine cask, and musical notes among others. Multiple mismatched letters and broken phrases suggest a cryptic or instructional word game from a historical page.
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