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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
2
Sportsmen anticipate large striped bass in the Kennebec River near Bath after last year’s comeback drawing locals and out-of-state visitors. Casco Bay tuna prospects and Maine’s salmon trout and black bass seasons promise tourism and guide income as lakes thaw, with May 1 ice-out projected per Commissioner Stobie.
Maine congressmen show interest in Dr Townsend who promised Clyde H Smith of the Second District to visit Maine and address a local gathering. Representative Brewster hosted Third Maine District DAR delegates in Washington at a luncheon with Townsend as a guest.
The article urges caution during grass fire season noting that winds raise risk. It advises not to start fires when windy, to use incinerators for rubbish, and to keep any blaze under control to prevent property damage and extra fire department costs for taxpayers.
Frederick E. Drake Jr and Duncan McInnes of Bath lead a six man group forming Seaboard Navigation Co to restart freight sailings between Boston Bangor Rockland and Penobscot ports. The Lexington is the first ship with biweekly departures from Boston on Mondays and Thursdays and from Bangor on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Bath police step up enforcement as trucks and private cars double park along Front street opposite The Times Co. Storeowners report blocked curbside spaces. first warnings issued, repeat offenses to be prosecuted. City Marshal Joseph A. Butler stated deliveries to rear doors reduce curb access and hinder customers.
Discussion favors a marine training school at Quoddy directed by the Coast Guard to train seamanship for Maine youth. Proponents cite Maine’s long maritime heritage and growing need for sailors with a modern navy and merchant marine expansion. Nearby Bath club allows Morse High students free golf and tennis use through June, excluding weekends and holidays.
Local observers report a decline in Mayflowers as many collectors pull plants up by the roots. If the trend continues, the number of blossoms available in the area will dwindle in coming years, leaving few to gather.
The marriage of Miss Barbara Gray and H Elwin Burgess took place Monday April 18 at St Louis church Webster in a single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mrs Rita Perry and James Oliver. Bride wore light blue suit and navy accessories. Groom a Northeastern Law School graduate and district court clerk. After a trip to New York they will reside at 7 Boyden Street Worcester Mass.
At the Daughters of Isabella social last Tuesday Mrs Annie Perry won first prize in the egg hunt with Mrs Yvette Bisson second and Miss Nellie OConnor taking the vin game. Mrs John Costain won the imitations game. Refreshments were served by a long list of helpers led by chairwoman Mrs Mary Cummings.
For the first time since its organization 40 and 8, the social organization of the American Legion held its convention separate from the State Legion convention with an All State Wreck at Augusta Saturday and Sunday. Conflict of events at the Legion convention is given as reason for the change.
Florence Nightingale will be honored by St. Barnabas Guild of Nurses on May 12 at Grace church parish house. The program will recount Nightingale's Crimea War work and influence on modern nursing, with honors also for Clara Barton and Edith Cavell. Committees include Miss Mary F. Gibbons, Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs, and Miss Helen V. Downing.
Captain George R. Acheson U S Army Air Corps led a squadron that simulated capturing Kauai Hawaii. He met former Bath residents Mr Cuthbert B Wilson and Mrs Marion E Small Wilson during maneuvers. Wilson was promoted to superintendent of field operations for Baldwin Sugar Co on Kauai. The event marked Acheson’s first meeting with the couple since moving to Hawaii in May.
District No. 10 Rebekahs gather at Odd Fellows hall Bath on May 3 with Queen Esther as hostess lodge. Mrs. Mina Floyd of Richmond district president, Mrs. Rebekah Rovers Richmond district deputy marshal, and Mrs. Jessie Colburn Bangor warden will attend. Lodges Bealth of Richmond Evening Star of Brunswick Vesper of Round Pond and Queen Esther of Bath compose the district.
The Roland Smith post A. L. hosts the fourth sustaining members dinner Thursday evening with Past Commander Sumner Sewall as guest speaker. He will discuss his overseas flight experiences near South America and coastal borders. Music and entertainment are planned by John Shaw. Committee members include Wilbur Crocker and Edgar D Leavitt.
Pine Tree Circle No 826 held its April social on Friday with supper and a card party led by Mrs Ethel Parshley Mrs Mabel Ansert and Mrs Alice Burgess. Prizes went to bridge players Mrs Catherine Burgess Mrs Alice Burgess and Mrs Mary Murphy whist winners were Mrs Annie Wilson and Mrs Esther McDonald. Next meeting set for May 13.
The hostesses Mrs Walter S Glidden Miss Elsie Polsom and Miss Alice Varney welcomed guests for a concert night honoring Allan H Ramsay. Performances included quartet pieces Tell Me and Roses paired with piano solos by Miss Magoun and Mrs Hatch, with Mr Ramsay and Mrs Sturtevant among others.
Cosmo politan Garden club met at 1132 Washington Street with 24 members to set the annual May breakfast for Monday May 2. In memory of late Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon committees for tickets dining room cereals muffins doughnuts toast and roosters table were named, and tea and coffee were served after.
James A. Ryan, a Bath glass and neon sign shop founder, spoke at Grace church Mens Club Ladies Night. He demonstrated glass tube exhaustion with vacuum pumps, explained neon sign manufacture, and lit two century-old tubes. He crafted a small glass vase on stage before a vote of thanks and a luncheon.
The Dromore Grange Ladies Aid met in April with hostesses Mrs. Humphrey A. Owen Mrs. Annie Malcolm and Mrs. Owen at 100 High Street. The Raggedy Ann themed meeting featured a supper and contests won by Mrs. John Perkins Mrs. Adrian Pratt Mrs. Anna Derwent and Mrs. Evelyn Beals. Other attendees included Mrs. Georgena Thorpe and Miss Marion Rafnell.
A conservative Brunswick Savings Institution in Maine, with 35 years of mortgage calm and no principal or interest losses, joined FHA mortgage insurance after trustees debated the wisdom. The bank, having weathered the 1930s holiday, saw deposits rise 30 percent and sought insured lending due to higher loan-to-value ratios and the security of FHA insurance.
The First Federal Savings and Loan association of Bath led last month in mortgage financing with 64 percent of total loans for new homes. Refinancing existing mortgages accounted for 18 percent and 18 percent went to modernization and repairs. J. Frank Hunt noted active new home building and many plans under construction, with state savings associations financing residential property. Lower building costs favor prospective homeowners, and savings funds for home financing continue rising steadily.
Bath Country Club directors vote free use of two courts for Morse high boys and girls tennis squads until school ends. The 44 girls and 2 boys are coached by Harold E. Brown. Transportation remains to be arranged. matches set with Portland Deering Edward Little Rockland Belfast Brunswick Gardiner Hallowell and Cony Augusta. The club also grants free use of the golf links for Morse high golf through the school term.
Yacht Aras built by Bath Iron Works for Hugh J. Chisholm arrived in Los Angeles harbor after a harsh voyage from Miami. The 243 foot vessel ran aground off the California coast and required at sea repairs during a 45 mile gale. Chisholm his wife and four guests were aboard with Chester D Colby chief engineer.
Frank E. Carver chief of Topsham police is appointed a deputy on Sheriff Charles Messenger’s staff. Carver is well known across the county for efficiency and courage, and the move is expected to win general approval among Topsham residents and nearby communities.
The Board of Health met Monday to elect N. Gratz Jackson as chairman and Dr. Joseph I. Smith as secretary. They and the municipal committee on public safety outlined their procedure and likely will meet jointly about once a month during the year.
Crossword puzzle clues listed with numbers 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 28 29 31 32 36. Entries include obtianed went astray indistinct a measure a human of medicine being a going out woman a male swan one who comfort abuses note of the 24 a bet scale.
The Nurses Alumni held its annual meeting at the hospital with Grace A. Blair declining re election. Carolyn M. Miller was elected vice president and Jane W. Haggett was reelected secretary and treasurer. An executive committee includes Margaret Yates Roberta I Parris and Louise K Rogers. Flower committee lists Milliken Thompson and Bowie. Madeline Yeaton admitted as member. one membership application referred to executive committee. June 8 banquet set at Westcustogo Inn Yarmouth. Arrangements by Estelle K Thompson and Nellie McCabe. Monthly socials approved. refreshments served by Yates Potter Milliken Blake. Attendees included Eva S Powers Kathryn L Hecht Constance Beers Jane McPhee Jennie Trail.
Mrs. Herbert Lemont was elected president and Mrs. Joseph I. Smith press agent at the Thursday meeting of the Current Events Department of the Cosmopolitan club. The secretary post was left open. Miss Frostina Marston spoke on Latvia Estonia and Lithuania and Mrs. Carl V. Pierce discussed Hoovers Belgium trip. Mrs. Kenneth Smith reviewed Elizabeth May Craig on Maine Congressmen and marine schools. Mrs. Smith reported Kalama zoo Michigan debt clearance example. Next meeting set for May 12.
At Park Alleys last Wednesday the Carl Pinkham's Whites triumphed with a team total of 1983, defeating Louis Lovejoy's Reds by 159 pins and Coffill's Blues by 184. Warren Davis led the men with a 109 high single and 370 high total. Carolyn Belanger led the women with 285 total and 84 high single, followed by Bertha Ward and Ruth Freeman each with 83.
The Sagadahoc County Medical Society held its quarterly meeting at Hotel Sedgwick last Wednesday after a private dining room dinner. President Dr. Ralph E. Pratt of Richmond presided, with remarks by Maine State Medical Association President Dr. Ralph W. Wakefield of Bar Harbor. Guests included Dr. Robert W. Belknap of Damariscotta, Dr. R. C. Pletts and Dr. Harold R. Webb of Brunswick, and Dr. George R. Campbell of Augusta.
Sixteen girls in the Junior Garden Club hiked the bridle path south of the standpipe last week led by Mrs. Emily Moulton. They lunch, camped at the quarry, then held an amateur contest with Mary Mulcahy and Betty Small winning singing prizes, Margaret Flaherty and Dorothy Gilchrist for tap dancing, and Thelma Sutherland for the obstacle race. A rainbow view capped the outing and an overnight hike is planned for May.
Mobilization day proved efficient as units assembled under Lieut marks with sergeants Wibe King and patrolmen Foley Roper Poland Mitchell Tripp O'Donnell Crosby Marriner and Dewinters. Col Eldred Vice Chairman Main and Commander Hart praised the orderly turnout aided by blueprints mapping Legion hall streets. Public address planned via State Highway Police truck fell through. Boy Scout runners relayed directions and divisions stayed on schedule.
Mrs William A Coombs was chosen president of Wesley church Ladies aid at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs Harris Rodicks home. Elected alongside her were Mrs Rodick as first vice president Mrs Ernest Heywood as second vice president Mrs William Davis as treasurer and Mrs Ellery Whittemore as secretary. Mrs Coombs received a case recognizing her splendid work and untiring efforts for the aid.
The Sterling Bible class at Corliss Street church organized and served the fellowship supper. Class president Mrs. John Hunt, aided by treasurer Mrs. Eugene Watson, burned the note. John W. Thomas of Colby College spoke at Lewiston Auburn Rotary on The Vanishing Flavor of Music with bass baritone John Daggett and pianist Horace Daggett performing.
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