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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
2
A Maine reader notes past assurances that Maine has harmless snakes, but recent sightings of carnival snakes prompt calls to ban or bond importation. A Rockland rattlesnake kill boosts demand for restricting carnival snakes, possibly denying licenses or requiring bonds of 1000 dollars per snake. Authorities and local bureaus back cleaner entry to protect tourism efforts.
The recent legislature’s bounty on seals has sparked whale-like slaughter along the coast and strong indignation from Summer residents and Maine beachgoers who fear humane harm. Critics question netting by trawlers and the resulting odor from carcasses washed ashore.
The remarkable eight day disappearance of Donn Fendler near Katahdin is credited to his faith and belief in an Almighty power to guide him home. His acknowledgment highlights religion as a strong support for those in trouble and distress, and his manly gratitude reflects his reliance on his beliefs during the ordeal.
Authorities warn of an unusual number of bathing facilities appearing along beaches and lakes this season not only in Maine but in other states. Readers are urged to avoid swimming when overheated tired or right after meals. More careful timing could reduce drownings.
Lighthouse stations in Maine join a nationwide open house for Lighthouse Week. Capt. Herman M. Ingalls announces visitors at South Portland and Southwest Harbor depots from nine to evening, with displays of coastal lights and a state exhibit featuring the twenty foot relief map of the Maine coast.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm L Doble hosted the Doble Family sixth annual reunion at their Summer home Fairoaks Sabino July 29 30 with 31 present including Chauncey A Doble Isabel M Conant and others. Supper featured baked beans and Sunday dinner offered chicken and lobster on the porch. An informal business meeting elected officers for the next year and set the next meeting place as greetings were sent to absentees. Families enjoyed swimming boating and outdoor games as they prepared to depart Sunday evening.
Connecticut orchardists toured Maine visiting Morse orchard Waterford to learn three-spray methods. Sanders Greene orchard yielded nearly perfect fruit after seven sprays while Yellow Transparent apples appeared large due to thinning. They noted a 130 year old Sweet tree still bearing. Deer damage observed in York County raises legal issues. Final stop at Highmoor featured an experimental project.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rogers and Mrs Emma A Rogers of 593 Middle Street spent a weekend in Medford Massachusetts with Emma A Rogers son Ora Small and his family On return they were joined by Ora Small Jr and Donald and daughter Marjorie The elder Small is on vacation from Swift Co Boston and was formerly employed at Bath branch of the company
Ex-Senator Fred A. Britten of Illinois and Joseph B. Weaver visit Bath during Men’s night, renewing ties with Bath Iron Works leaders. Both men, recently involved with Fay & Scott Co. of Dexter, reflect on their Maine enterprise links and prior shipbuilding roles.
Dromore Farm Bureau held its annual outing on August 2 at the White Spot in Popham. Guests enjoyed a lobster salad or fish plate with a full menu and afternoon games including contract and pirate beano, followed by a list of attendees led by charter member Mrs. William White and many local members.
Madame Anne d B Domville and daughter Yolande of Montreal arrive to spend the season at the club house. Notable guests include Miss Margaret Prentiss of New York and Litchfield visiting at Senator Sumner Sewall’s home. Numerous Bath guests attend gatherings with Sewall and Williams families as weekend visitors and tea moments are noted.
In Woolwich a large snake was spotted in the Bailey driveway after a transport from Boothbay Harbor reportedly lost six large snakes en route. Floyd Goodall, a local truckman, identified the snake and tried to stop it with stones. Residents fear further sightings near Nequasset and Sagadahoc Ferry. Authorities urged caution for berry pickers and children.
Mr and Mrs Hollis L Leeman entertained the Men s Forum and Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset at their Barley Neck home where plans were laid for the annual Summer fair The event will be at Congregational church on Tuesday evening Aug 22 with a play and refreshments The fair committees are listed by task and named members Mrs Percy C Bailey to host auxiliary sewing Aug 10 to finish articles for the fair
Real estate transfers recorded in the Sagadahoc registry over the last two weeks cover Bath Homer M Potter to Henrietta Potter et al land on High street and Bath street parcels to multiple buyers. Listings include transfers in Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich among others, with names such as Stetson Johnson Baer Connard Skillings Clancy Haggett Rice Trufant Bowdenham McLaughlin McIntire Wright Graham Haynes Newell Dennett Redlon Kelley and Williams.
The Gosmopolitan Cosmo Club held a gypsy party after its meeting with about 60 guests in gypsy costumes. Prizes went to Mrs. Hiram T. Stevens and Miss Alice Johnson, while Miss Ann Gearing served as fortune teller and Mrs. Ernest R. Avery led as gypsy queen.
Bath Water District workers support Merritt Chapman Scott Co as they connect the Kennebec river submarine main to the new line. Lake Nequasset supply cut at 12 40 a m while Thompson's Brook and Potter's Hill standpipes come online. Three submarine mains across the Kennebec since 1894 95 1900, with 1500 feet of new main laid and 1146 feet remaining.
Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs John Strachan of Dorchester Massachusetts for their niece Beatrice F Smart Augusta formerly with Central Maine Power Co in Bath to Norman H Russell Augusta son of Mrs Norene H Russell Woodwards Cove Grand Manan The couple plan a September 2 wedding and will reside in Augusta.
Oscar Dolloff of Woolwich was elected vice president for the 1940 reunion of Richard Dolloff descendants at the 17th annual gathering hosted by Harriet Dolloff Jones in Bayside Ellsworth. Edmund Dolloff of West Peru became president, with Mrs Sarah Dolloff secretary and Christine Jones Patten treasurer. 45 attended as Richard Dolloff of Orono added new names to his record. A sports committee handled horseshoe pitching swimming games and fishing.
Puzzle clues list both across and down entries with numbers and hints including railroad station small booth blue and yellow macaw purpose aquatic mammal valuable for its fur member of a monastic order common level mace bearer English flashy advertisement colloquial fifth sign of the zodiac wager liquid unharmed focalas sailor spigot wing near mands toward exist uproar attempt likely prefix noting copyright 1959 King Features Syndicate inc.
Roger Payne known as the Hobo Philosopher spent Saturday in Bath en route from Portland to Bar Harbor. Born in England, he holds a Cambridge B A and Ll B, works as a pharmaceutical chemist, but pursues long outdoor walks. He funds his travels by selling a booklet about his career and has written Why Work or the Coming Age of Leisure and Plenty.
Walter A. Naugler of Topsham pleaded guilty to evading toll on the Carlton bridge in municipal court. He was fined $10 with $4.95 costs after presenting a ticket from a book belonging to Helen Lord and attempting to use a second ticket same day, with State Patrolman Crosby present.
Mr and Mrs Roland Hammond hosted a lawn party on the Dresden Richmond road for their son Franklins twenty first birthday. Eighty five guests from ten towns and three states attended with games music fireworks and refreshments. Decorations were red white and blue and lanterns. The evening ended with a bonfire and song. Franklin received many nice gifts.
Mr and Mrs Sewall Strout of Malden Massachusetts arrived Friday for a two week stay with Mr Strout sister Mrs Elmer W Rogers on High street and at their camp in Edgecomb They will also visit Mrs Strout's alee Mr and Mrs Chancelor Blagdon of Wiscasset
By July 1 the two percent discount period ended with tax collections totaling about 290,000. Many Tax Club members pay monthly to gain the discount, and poll tax payments overall are stronger than last year. Auto license applicants must now prove poll tax payment, prompting anticipated year end payments to satisfy new proof requirements. Delinquent interest will accrue.
William Stark Newell, chair of the Maine committee of the American Branch of the Newcomen Society, attended the anniversary meeting in the British Pavilion at the New York World's Fair. The American branch, founded 1923, includes leaders in finance, industry, and science. The Pilgrimage tour of 1938 included Bath, Maine, with Newell delivering an address on shipbuilding in waning.
Mrs Maurice T Hathorne hosted 24 Nequasset Farm Bureau members at her Woolwich home on Murphy Corner road. Mrs George Dolloff of Connecticut led the chair caning lesson. Dinner was on the lawn and plans were made for the August 16 gathering at Bath with Adel bert W Hall at 48 Bedford Street. A picnic and needle work were planned.
The Stafford A Lindsay family from Shawéheen Village, Mass., vacationing in Smithfield Me., bring their pet crow Andy. The bird flies to the tops of tall pines to visit wild crows, and makes frequent trips to the Lindsay family on the ground.
Councilman Frank O. Dunton of Ward 7 was among 31 of 44 candidates who passed Maine bar exams last week. A Suffolk Law School graduate of 1934, he is employed at Bath Iron Works in the Time office and continues legal studies in preparation for his bar career. He is serving his first year in office.
Mr and Mrs J Horace McClure and daughter Mary of 6 Garden Street depart for a week in York Penn to see the Hamiltonian harness races. They will pause in Goshen New York and on return bring back a York trailer, for which McClure is local agent.
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