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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
2
The Railway Age rebuts President Roosevelt's proposal for shorter hours paired with higher hourly wages, arguing wage hikes slow production and employment. It cites railroad wage increases since July 1, 1934, as evidence that higher pay reduces hiring, and says only boosting production can restore employment levels.
The Veterans Administration expands staff by 3392, with 1562 in Washington and the rest in field offices, as applications for the soldiers' bonus surge then ease. In February the total applications reached 214,183, spiked to 857,139 the second week, and fell to 91,817 in the final week of March.
Hon Arthur J Dunton asks parents of public school pupils to write him about social activities and other school functions that burden families or harm children. He promises confidential correspondence and aims to learn the real views on a long discussed issue. Some replies may be interesting.
Press dispatches indicate over seven hundred editors will visit Maine in June for the National Editorial Association meeting. They will tour points of interest and return with publicity money cannot buy, likely boosting Maine's recreational business long after their departure.
A familiar observer says nearly everyone who wants a job has one now, making it hard to find unemployed men willing to do spring work such as mowing lawns, beating carpets, taking out ashes, and other similar tasks typical of the season.
Maine hotel managers report a sharp rise in July and August bookings as travelers seek summer stays. Industry officials note growing demand from visitors and locals planning vacations, signaling a possible record season ahead.
The Y M C A announces the State Camp at Lake Cobbessecontee will run eight weeks from June 27 to August 22. Registration materials including catalogs, medical cards, and camp supplies are available at the Y M C A office. The dining hall is being rebuilt, new facilities added, and early registration is urged as capacity is about 300 with overflow possible in peak weeks. Old red barn removed, new road and archway planned, Bailey Homestead integration aids camp farming.
The Sagadahoc Women's Republican club met recently at 624 High Street with president Mrs Henry W Butler in attendance. Delegates Stella Given Eleanora Totman Mary Pelham Hill and others outlined Bangor state convention proceedings and candidate assessments for June. Next meeting will be at City Hall auditorium with speakers announced later. Ice cream and cake were served.
Former Troop No 53 members in the Armory honored scoutmaster Earle B Lermond with an official Boy Scout wrist watch engraved with the emblem. Ralph O Dale Jr presented for the group as about 30 ex Scouts attended along with Sumner Sewall and Capt Elver Stickney.
Miss Annie E. Dodge of this city married Ralph A. Smith of Boston on Saturday at Portsmouth New Hampshire. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Arthur R. Rouner. The bride, daughter of Mrs Margaret R Dodge and the late William P Dodge, formerly worked at Bath Cleansing Dye Works until a 1932 fire. Smith, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs William A Smith of Boston, is a World War veteran. The couple will reside at 722 Washington Street Packard House in this city.
Bath Maine editor invites parent experiences on whether school and social activity costs strain families and affect students’ education. A board of education member seeks signed, confidential responses detailing financial calls, time demands, late hours, and impacts on academic progress.
Mrs John C Hart hosted a three table auction Monday for Mrs Paul M McCole nee Katherine McGuiggan who wed last Friday. Prizes included a cigarette case to first, a handkerchief holder to second, and a box of handkerchiefs to third. Refreshments followed. several other women attended the event.
The Ladies' aid of Winter Street church held its Spring rummage sale in the chapel's men's room on Tuesday afternoon April 28 at two. The committee included Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont chair, Mrs. Walter F. Abbott, Mrs. Wallace L. Atwood, Mrs. David L. Black, Mrs. Walter H Bowker, president, Miss Bessie E Dickinson, Mrs. William R. Donnell, Miss Elwina F. Durgin, Mrs. Fred Foote, Mrs. Ernest Heald, Mrs. Fred C Hill, Mrs. Elmer D. Hodgkins, Miss Jane Killion, Mrs. John A. Lord, Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden, Mrs. Charles Nelson, Mrs. Addison F. Pendleton, Mrs. William Potter, Mrs. Joseph O. Purdue, Mrs. Arthur K. Purington, Mrs. J. Albert Redson, Miss Corrie H. Varney, Mrs Charles W. Walsh, Mrs. Horace W Ward, Mrs. Clifford B. Wilband.
Dean M. Hughes of Portland, unable to read or write, sues his wife Jerusha E. Hughes of Westbrook in the Supreme Judicial Court. He alleges she bought several pieces of local property in her name and refuses to surrender them. He notes she filed a divorce libel and asks that she convey the property to him and be halted from pursuing divorce until his equity bill is settled.
Everett B Duff of Portland is visiting his sister Mrs Joseph H Breault at 2 Dike road.
The Good Will club of Woolwich met at Mrs. Nelson Rice's home in Sagadahoc Ferry. Members pledged to earn a dollar for the club and prepare for a May Sale and Supper at Sebenon hall. Plans include kitchen and dining room duties, a fancy work table, candy, and an evening program led by Mrs. Nelson Rice and Mrs. George Farnham.
The Central church choir enjoyed a chicken pie supper in the parish house hosted by the League. Afterward they held a rehearsal for the Federated Choir Festival to be held next month at City Hall in Portland.
Sebasco and N A Cushman crews are at work on several improvements ahead of summer. A broad westside lodge piazza will overlook Casco Bay, a larger concrete‑walled pool is planned, and the golf course is to be enhanced. Lodge reservations are already ahead of last year, signaling a record season for the resort.
Gov Louis J Brann and the executive council approved 35 new state police officers last week. Chief Wilbur H Towle announced the enlistments which raise the force to 100. Included is Stanley E Wallace of Bath from Sagadahoc County.
Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, is building three diesel trawlers for the Forty Fathom Fishing fleet. The vessels, costing about 500000 in total, will launch around August 1. They introduce improved crew quarters, refrigerated holds, enhanced radio gear, and greater hold capacity than any current Boston sailing fishing ship.
Five graduates of the Bath Memorial Hospital School of Nursing passed their State examinations. Evelyn Plummer of Bath received honor marks, with Irene Kiernan Nellie B. Long and Jennie Trail among the successful classmates.
Dover-Foxcroft held a special meeting to vote on daylight saving time after a long debated argument. The final tally was 110 in favor and 75 against the change.
The governing Committee of the U T G A Church Basketball league held a special meeting last week and voted to keep the constitution unchanged. Proposals to cut lettermen per team and raise age limits were discussed but rejected. Attendees included Clifton W. Tedford presiding and members Tedford Footer Farnham Lewis Harvie Tanguay Pinkham Neal Osborne Jewett Mank Carter Perkins Williams Pinson.
The municipal committee on public buildings plans to back a city council vote to sell the old City Hall property at Canter and Water streets, including the century old building. Joseph Charles Footer, acting for outside clients, aims to erect a mercantile building valued no less than 35000 dollars. The panel cites future tax revenue and the building’s seven years of vacancy and disrepair as reasons. About four thousand dollars is reportedly the offered price for the building and lot.
Mrs Anna Packard known as Ma in the Packard residence at 722 Washington street received a surprise birthday gathering Thursday evening. Guests presented gifts including a decorated cake inscribed To Ma. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Larry Lawrence with help from Mrs John Kish. Entertainment featured a piano solo by Mrs Arthur Lanee, tap dances by Mrs Lanee and Mrs Lawrence, and a chorus with Mr and Mrs Lanee, Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith, Mr and Mrs Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Kish, and Mrs Marion Chaney.
A K Gardner says farmers wishing to join the conservation program should file work sheets promptly to qualify for federal grants. A closing date will be announced soon, likely in May, to gather preliminary participation data. Community meetings across Maine continue as final practice recommendations and payment rates await Washington approval.
In U S District Court at Portland on a liquor violation Alton Lewis of Bath changed his plea to guilty and received four months in jail Judge John A Peters had indicated an eight month term but reduced it after learning Lewis aided the government in another liquor case. the sentence reflected that cooperation.
A scrambled puzzle header lists numerous cross word clues with numbers and partial words, followed by stray letters and names. The garbled content includes references to red-brown, Norse goddess, Lapland verb to be, and various clue fragments, suggesting a damaged puzzle page and incomplete answer grid.
The season opens with Gerard B. Lambert’s Yankee racing against Harold S. Vanderbilt’s Rainbow. Yankee sails from Gosport April 11, aims at Marblehead June 12 under Eastern Yacht Club auspices. Rainbow to trial new 170 foot aluminum boom by Bath Iron Works, with 165 foot mast, as both owners prep for possible 1937 America Cup challenge.
Bird lovers welcome the return of feathered friends, noting the martins among the recent arrivals and praising their lively presence. The report highlights the season’s awakening sights and the community’s keen interest in local avian activity.
Republicans of Topsham announce a rally at the town hall Friday evening May 1 at eight o'clock. Speakers include gubernatorial candidate Lewis O. Barrows and Ronald P. Bridges, candidate for Representative to Congress from the First District.
The Thespians plan their final performance of the season The Post Road will be staged at the Columbia theater on Friday May 8 A fine cast is set for the production Tickets go on sale by active members Monday A Ramona council D of P meeting is scheduled Thursday at three in Red Men’s hall A supper will follow at 630 and in the evening Mrs Alta Doughty Great Pocahontas will visit and degree work will be exemplified
About 200 members of the Eagles attended a chicken pie supper and musical program in honor of Edward T. Whitehouse class of 30 candidates to be inducted in March. The event, sponsored by the Aerie, was the largest turnout in years, with committee leaders including Mr. Whitehouse Amos F. Perry and Edward J. Lee, all past Aerie presidents.
Nathalie E. Daley named Administratrix of Eliza F. Brown estate in Bath Sagadahoc County without bond after qualification and acceptance of trust. Registered by John L. Jack, Register of Probate.
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