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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
2
The article argues U S plans to expand the merchant marine and navy will spur vast shipbuilding. Existing yards cannot meet demand, suggesting new yards may open, including revival of idle Bath yards on the Kennebec. It urges interest in operating Kennebec shipyards to match past output.
The article notes a resurgence of boating interest in Bath and nearby areas after years of motorboats and autos, with a shift from boating decline to renewed activity highlighted by Boothbay Harbor where Gulf Refining Co has repurposed the former Eastern Steamship Lines pier into a large garage a fueling station and boat supply point feeding both auto and marine customers.
City authorities show growing interest in parking improvements this year. Summer visitors praise efforts to ease Bath visits for trading and other events. The city also upgrades conditions at the city landing so motor craft can be tied up and remain afloat at all tide stages.
The piece notes renewed confidence in the Maine Republican campaign with courage returning to leaders and rank and file. It asserts Maine will lead Republicans again this year, a departure from two years ago, reflecting a revived spirit in state politics.
Maine's Liquor Commission reports one million gallons of malt beer consumed in July. The finding suggests rising beer popularity and a shift in drinking trends within the state.
Inspection of beans for Maine canning factories underway this week led by Malcolm Smith with George Chick assisting. The effort aims to establish national bean grades to aid producers and buyers, focusing on central Maine factories and supporting color-identified Maine products for market branding.
Announcement of the marriage on Sunday August 2 in Exeter New Hampshire Miss Mariangeline Miller of Bath and Frank Willard Sparks Jr of Brunswick. Ceremony at First Baptist Church performed by Rev William Chappell. Best man Arthur Gilson Norwood Mass bridesmaid Bertha Miller Providence R I. Briefer details about families and future home in Bath.
Mr and Mrs Emil Rhedine of 60 Farnham street Portland hosted a Cottage party at Crescent Lake on August 2 for the birthdays of Mrs Rhedines brother and sister Mrs Hattie Terrell Richmond and Wallace Pomroy Lewiston. Dinner outdoors featured two large birthday cakes baked by Mrs Philip Foster. Guests included Stephen Conley Ruth Nadeau Leila Virginia Eunice Nadeau Evelyn Tomlinson Margaret Turat Ted Smith John Conway Bath. Wallace Pomroy Stephen Foster Portland Dorris Colley Portland. Margaret Norton Boston.
Harry 8 Parker of Elsworth showcases a rear mounted engine car on the road ahead of manufacturers plans. He is a bank teller by vocation and a hobbyist mechanic, noting advantages like weight on driven wheels and better visibility.
Directors meet at Gibbons Coal Co offices decide to liquidate Kennebec Towage Co. with the Seguin to end operations by month’s end. Changing fuels and flood damage have reduced navigation and business, prompting a committee of five to determine winding up. The Seguin may pass to new owners as costs drop and rail and truck delivery rise.
William A. Bates 65 of Stoneham Mass formerly of Bath was honored on retirement after 39 years as master pattern maker at the Boston Navy yard. Navy yard officials presented a gold badge a gold watch and other gifts as more than 200 employees attended a field day at Bates home.
The Brunswick liquor store opened Friday morning at ten o'clock with Gilbert M. Wheeler manager and Emerson M. Higgins clerk. Located in the Lewiston Buick building at Maine and School streets it drew a liberal patronage. Wheeler is a Brunswick water district trustee and noted sportsman. Higgins is a Bowdoin College alumnus and former night clerk at Hotel Eagle.
Maine's potato empire yields about ten percent of U S crop and farmers look to a strong year. State Agriculture Commissioner Frank P Washburn says he is highly pleased with the crop and first cobbler shipment is due within a week at about 3 50 a barrel. Last year the first potatoes sold for 76 cents.
Time magazine highlights a $30,000 Harvard Forest exhibit at Petersham Massachusetts with seven four foot models showing the hillside from 1700 primeval woods to 1915 bare and regrown stages. The display uses precise tree forms created from wire and copper etchings, illustrating New England forestry history and silviculture needs.
The Garden Club of Cosmopolitan club sponsors a $25 prize for Sunset Park residents who improve their grounds between May 1 and November 1. Twenty six families have signed up as residents plant flowers and shrubs and upgrade yards.
Mrs Harry Delahunt of South Orrington and formerly Miss Josie Babine of Bangor and Wollaston Mass visits her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs E P Babine at 35 West Street while Mr Delahunt serves at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont.
The Twin County Farm Bureau invites Grangers to a summer field day at Ray Keene's in West Minot on Thursday at 10 a.m. A full program includes speeches by E. L. White and F. B. Day, a featured talk by Henry F. Merrill, 4-H demonstrations, a clambake and lobster feed, and an electric fence demonstration for dairymen with notes from R. H. Talbot and Mr. Lees on fencing options.
Final night of St Mary’s Church lawn party drew capacity crowds for four nights. Prizes awarded include a ton of coal to Ernest R Avery and others such as E O Connor, Francis Fortier, Evelyn Trott, Forest Alley, James Babine, Andrew McAllister, Abigail O’Brien, Mrs James Comeau, H S Avery, Mrs M Biggins, Mary Conley, Mrs Joseph McAuliffe, Mrs Paul Arsenault, Walter Gaudet, Mrs Laura White, C Bunson, Marshall Brown, Mrs Laura Walters, Owen J Ledyard, and more.
Robert Sturtevant tops the Bath skeet field with 23 hits as 10 shooters compete. Lamborn and McCausland post strong rounds, while others like Sonia Sturtevant Hibbs contribute notable scores in a diverse list of participants.
Chester A. Uashee announces a Three-Quarters Century Club gathering at Topsham Fair Grounds on August 25. Members needing transport or car owners offering rides should contact Plant immediately. committees from Sagadahoc county and Brunswick organize reception and activities including knitting, fiddlers, checker, and horseshoe events with Governor Brann expected to speak.
Maurice Puffer defeats Gallagher to claim the Bath Counts title after 21 holes in wet conditions. Both carded 47s on the opening nine as rain fell. Puffer leveled after the second nine and won the match with a 3 7 margin in the late stages while Gallagher beat Holmes to reach the final.
Recent two week transfers across Bath Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond and Topsham include A C Brown to Philomene Paulin Maude B Lewis to Dwinal Cornish Arlene McClure etc. Owners include Mary E Roberts Augusta Cornish Georgianna Berry and Ernest Howland among others with several to the State of Maine and multiple heirs.
Local police officer Joseph D. Pennell sustained bruises and facial lacerations when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Theo dore Earl at Center and Washington streets. Pennell, who resumed duty Sunday, had been pursuing a vehicle when the collision occurred. Earl was cleared of blame.
Douglase Fairbanks and Mary Pick ford are hiding in high tree tops after fleeing the Ellsworth Circus on Oak street. Authorities say about a third of the population watches them, bananas oranges nuts and a local wag’s half pint offered, but the pair retreat when approached. They respond only by making faces and have not come down despite multiple attempts.
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