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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
A Bath promoter urges building a nautical museum to showcase ship models pictures and relics from Bath’s shipmasters to attract visitors. Nantucket’s growing nautical museum and sea related gifts illustrate a regional trend aided by ship model collecting and heritage displays.
Numerous Maine towns mark centennials while York county towns reach ter-centennials drawing tourists and former residents. Agricultural fairs open this month and run into mid October with Bagadahoc county fair at Topsham. Pari mutuel betting on horse races introduced last year boosts attendance at fairs.
The Portland weather bureau notes July was the driest since its 1371 establishment, with a hot nationwide spell but Maine remaining cool and comfortable. Daytime warmth allowed use of blankets at night, attracting visitors to coast resorts. August and September are anticipated to be equally fine and near the famed September season.
After years docked in this city the vessel sails for Fall River Massachusetts to be scrapped. Once a prominent merchant marine ship, she glides down the Kennebec trailing the sea bound procession that left Bath built ships’ mark on the river.
A Topsham campaign event drew strong turnout as Senator White and candidates Barrows and Oliver spoke on property and human rights, with stops at Bath Iron Works and Hotel Sedgwick and a supper in Topsham. Organizers praised the crowd and the day's arrangements by the Sagadahoc Woman's Republican club and local grange members.
The 145-foot beam trawler Storm will be launched by Bath Iron Works from the south ways on Wednesday August 19. Built for Boston based Bay State Fishing Co it features insulated holds for refrigeration and crew showers. The Storm represents a new era in beam trawlers and follows Bath Iron Works prior builds Ebb and Flow. Bay State Fishing Co has not disclosed the sponsor.
Charles Bates of Beachmont Mass was chosen president of the Sabino Improvement Association at its annual meeting. Other officers named include Charles E Hewitt Jr Bath vice president Mrs Henry Henderson Winthrop secretary Mrs Loring D Small West Bath treasurer Walter Gilpen Everett trustee three years. The activities committee includes Leon Bates Beachmont Walter Gilpen Arlington Mrs Albert Hawley Arlington and Donald Freeman of Portland elected member.
Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs Alice F Mellor at Guilford with Rev Ernest Heywood of Wesley Methodist church presiding. A Guilford native aged 78, she died Friday after a long illness and belonged to the Helping Hand society and the local Methodist church.
MacMahan Island August 5 report on a glamorous fancy dress ball hosted by the Athletic Association at the Playhouse. Notables included Daniel Bates of Wilmington and Mrs. Herbert Painter of Ardmore as Neptune, with prizes for Miss Rathbun and others for costumes. Also coverage of arrivals, a tennis tournament start, and Sunday musicales with local campers and staff noted.
The annual St Marys church lawn party starts tonight and runs through Saturday with a midways layout of 20 booths, a bowling alley and an athletic tent. An amplified marquee will announce nightly features and provide music. Booths offer ice cream, candy, hot frankfurts, games, tea and coffee, and more, while a boxing tent provides evening shows and grand prizes are planned for the last two nights.
Rev A Bernard Webber helped place a cross roads sign showing church service hours at Phippsburg Center prompting larger crowds. Rev William S Beard of Rollins College will preach next Sunday at 10 30 on The Little White Church on the Hilltop. Bar Harbor enjoys peak season with navy ships arriving for maritime tennis at the Bar Harbor Clubs including New Orleans and Astoria cruisers and two destroyers the Hopkins and Fox. Paul Timer and family visit Bath and Bar Harbor with Mrs William S Newell of Washington Street hosting during August.
The Beacon Street church hosted its second annual lawn party on the church grounds with colorful lights crepe paper and new amusements drawing a large cheerful crowd. The Oriental booth and Ladies' Aid merchandise drew interest and many prizes were awarded for matching red tags with readers winning items such as a boudoir lamp high grade stationery flour and a study lamp and shade.
The Works Progress Administration selects 15 Sagadahoc County projects through April 15, 1936, totaling 102 370, per Acting State Director S F Kittredge. statewide 583 projects include highway and road work, public buildings, flood control, parks, nine airports, and 69 white collar plus 30 sewing projects aiding women.
Communities in Day's Ferry and North Woolwich held a Tuesday evening benefit at Tuessie Hall to aid the Woolwich Union for Christian Service. Readings by Mrs. Farrar and Mrs. Dubar, a solo by Mrs. Shepard, performances by local youths, and harmonica pieces by Kenneth Baker and Gilbert Ames preceded dancing with piano by Mrs. Spaulding and saxophone by Mr. Leeman. Candies ice cream and drinks were served.
Edward O. Dow known as Eddie Dow, a longtime Maine Central conductor, died in Rockland at 64. He was famed for punctuality and a fondness for carnations, similar to Frank Keizer, and served as a railroad commissioner nominee before the Public Utilities Commission. Dow later worked for the Belfast and Burnham railroad, frequently running Rockland to Portland and Rockland to Lewiston.
Mrs Ella Ellers widow of Amasa Ellers died Wednesday of last week at 88 York Street after a long illness. She was born in Friendship and spent most of her life in the area. Her nearest relatives include niece Irene Starbird of Lynn Massachusetts nephew Harry A Starbird of Portland and three sisters in law Jennie Colby Annie Thomas and M B Starbird all of Lynn. In a separate garden incident Mrs Frank Nickerson of West Leeds found animal tracks in her garden near the house showing seven and a half inch long and five inch wide impressions within fifty feet of the home.
A cluttered list of crossword clues appears with numbered across and down entries. The reader is asked to solve for terms such as Greek letters, professions, and geographic references, ending with an instruction to answer the previous puzzle.
At a Sagadahoc luncheon the Republican leaders from Bath Topsham Gorham and Bangor shared plans and urged turnout for New Dealers opposition. Notables included Mrs Lena M Day Miss Marion Martin and Mrs William Tudor Gardiner among others. A rally followed on the west lawn with amplified remarks and a dinner set for Topsham Grange Hall.
The speaker argued against the New Deal citing Townsend persecution, Farley influence, and the Smith Lobby Bill. He claimed the bill would force lobbyist disclosure and hinder free assembly, connecting its defeat to Marine primary results while urging continued support for Townsend and Social Justice.
A large crowd gathered Monday at Hotel Sedgwick to greet Senator White, Mr. Barrows, and Mr. Oliver, described as the city's thoughtful supporters in a pivotal political year. The event marked a strong show of Republican momentum and unity.
Salvation Army sent children to the L A Miles camp at Christmas Cove for two weeks. Rotary club arranged transportation, with kids riding in private cars. Chester A Plant and Clinton D Wilson coordinated travel. Theresa Erskine broke her left wrist at camp. camp covered accident expenses through insurance for each child.
Mrs. W. E. Strong of Kobe Japan arrived Monday to spend the rest of the month with her daughter Mrs. Charles J. Donnell at a summer home on Popham Beach. She had been visiting her sister Mrs. Clarence Field of Detroit Mich for several weeks before coming to Maine.
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