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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
1
The Bath Maine Times Company located on Front Street is entered at the post office for publication at second class postal rate.
The Maine Legislature adjourned after 64 active days in a modest session noted as the longest in 87 years, with 505 measures enacted and a controversial proposed 1 to 2 percent sales tax plus an income tax plan put to a statewide August referendum. Governor Barrows vetoed one bill on mileage compensation, calling the proposal vague and unnecessary.
Indications from the capital show less treasury money from income taxes and mounting debt. President Roosevelt and party leaders consider deep cuts to expenses and possibly eliminating new federal bureaus to curb costs, though political pressure from jobholders slows move. The President signals a need for economy if the course does not change.
Citizens urge more vacant parking on city streets to ease traffic and narrow passages. They fault excessive all day parking and call for solutions before summer. The piece also notes support for Maine’s no income tax policy and contrasts with states like Connecticut advertising residency incentives.
The Central church choir and spouses were hosted by the League at a parish house dinner with Spring flowers from Kennebec Greenhouses. Gifts were given to choir director John Shaw and to Mrs. Shaw, with a leather bag for choir mother Mrs. Charles T. Jackson.
Sacred Heart circle of Daughters of Isabella hosted a dessert bridge in Isabella hall attended by ten tables. After strawberry shortcake and coffee, contract and auction awarded prizes including an overnight bag to Mrs John Greene and a toilet case to Mrs Alex Burgess Jr. Co chairs were Mrs Burgess and Mrs Costain with several helpers.
Acadia Lodge No 13 Enients of Pythias hosted a well attended Ladies Night at the Pythian Temple. A fine supper and an entertainment featured dance, tap, and song performances by local pupils and guests. Speakers included Fred Swyder and Barbour Fosbeta, with committee chairs Frank Wanford Harry Wat son and Earl Freeman.
More than 90 were served at the Good Will Club supper under the auspices of the Good Will Ferry at Straradahor Ferry. Flowers from P M. Olm decorated the table and were later sent to the sick. Mrs Harry F Fch presided. hostesses represented Day's Ferry North Woolwich Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset and other towns with listed attendees.
Local items note two card parties hosted by Amy Bradley at the American Legion hall and daylight saving time adoption across Richmond and nearby towns. Births include eight pound daughters for Mr. and Mrs. Packard and eight pound sons for Mr. and Mrs. Bourassa, with multiple visits and hospital stays mentioned.
Mr and Mrs James Barns and Mire A E McManter visit Richmond Corner For a social gathering. Bert Sarner of An guata joins Mics Simmer and Frank Beedie at the Beedies home. Family neighbors and friends attend in Hallowell Augusta and Rowell Leoard circles.
A Mane Progressive Union meeting in Lisbon nominated Frank H. Byram for treasurer of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs. The program featured poems, songs, piano solos, and a playlet by members, with talks by Mrs. George Chase onGreian travel and federation aims.
Church men hosted a ladies night with good turnout. President Freret E Pierce welcomed guests and turned the meeting to Roland F Hill who led an entertainment program. Mr and Mrs Hill described their trip through the West and Canadian Rockies with color film. Mr Haskell of Augusta performed magic. Refreshments followed.
The record notes a hearing with attendees including Senator N Gratz Jacasoni and County Commissioner EZ Mason Wright. A sale and residential moves are mentioned, with Mrs June Twointon selling a dwelling at 1234 Washington Street to David Y Alkazn and occupancy planned for June 1. The Gwelling, built 37 years ago by the late Charles P Rideout MD, sits on an eminence overlooking the river.
At a Cemetery and Park Board meeting all members were present when a contract to build a new tool house and garage to replace the burned one was awarded to Ralph E Seekims.
Murray social group from Universalist church met in the vestry Monday at 6 PM for a covered dish supper with members and invited guests. After dessert, attendees enjoyed card games and social time following the meal.
Town workers and contractors labor on multiple projects described across Bath area pages. Crews repair roads, frame houses, and set up utilities while residents and officials monitor progress and safety. Local events note upcoming meetings and public works milestones.
Fires swept multiple areas along the river region as Woolwich and Bath crews battled flames threatening homes. Volunteers including Mrs Sarah Glass and Arthur Carlton fought the blaze until help arrived. origin remains under question with trains and chemical tanks deployed in rapid response.
The report lists numerous names and places from Lewiston to Bath and Seguin, detailing weekend visits and travel. It mentions Mr and Mrs Masry Stone, Bay Point activities, and various residents like William A Todd, J F. Rice, Dorothy Oliver, and Eleanor Cunningham. The piece reads as a community round of social notes and local movements.
Personal notes report Mr and Mrs Jason A Merrill died Wednesday in New Gloucester Mars with brother and sister in law. Harry Merrill and Mrs Barbara Freeman listed. Harold E Freeman’s daughter Cynthia is linked to Harry W Crosman. Retired Mr and Mrs Francis W OBrien and others were seen in the city. The family plans weekend travel to Quincy Massachusetts with Mrs Jack Pinell and Mrs George Moses. Dr OBrien will preach in England and Ireland for the summer returning in September.
A May 22 meeting with Mrs. Adams was noted and East Bowdoin Ladies aid plans a May 6 gathering with Mrs. Bila Adams. Sunday visitors came to Bowdoinham from Auburn and Middleton Mass. Names include Mr and Mrs. Rogers Mr and Mrs. Small Mrs. Brown and son James Miss Purinton returned from Connecticut and others visited Bowdoinham residents. Services at Bowdoin Center church are held Sundays at three with strong turnout.
After a hearing last Thursday the Maine Public Utilities Commission approved Maine Central Transportation Co. to operate buses Bath to Brunswick and existing runs Brunswick Lisbon Falls Lewiston. Charles B. Doyle of Bath may run buses on the local street car line when the Androscoggin and Kennebec Street Railway ends May 15. Miss Marcia Moulton attended a Savings Bank Women meeting in Portland with Dr C Eugene Fogg as speaker on subversive activities. William B. Jack spoke on modern education trends for American children.
A dense OCR render lists numerous crossword clues with corrupted words and stray letters. The fragment includes entries like 22 Across force, 28 Across wafer, 34 Across cas, and several misread phrases. it appears to be a partial clue set with scattered numbers and garbled text, lacking coherent solution data.
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