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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
2
Bath mourns Charles J. Dain a sterling citizen with a long public career praised for loyalty fairness and civic virtue. Maine Summer business reaches peak as tourism boosts spending with hopes for expanded publicity and stronger advertising in coming legislature years.
Eighteen federal agents have arrived in Maine to enforce state liquor shipment laws. They patrol main highways, stop trucks, and record consignee names for later checks. The drive, begun after warnings to out of state dealers, will continue indefinitely and signals serious enforcement intent.
The piece laments vanished shad fisheries on the Kennebec and tributaries once yielding large revenues. It recalls historical shad and striped bass catches, with hundreds of barrels shipped to Boston markets and yearly earnings once totaling thousands, urging restoration efforts by federal authorities.
Maine prohibits sale of beer with more than two percent alcohol in state borders. The ruling classifies thin beer as non intoxicating under existing law.
The State Liquor Commission acts to stop reception and sale of beer with alcoholic content above legal limits. Firms or individuals handling illegal beer face license suspension and possible prosecution as enforcement steps proceed.
Warden Lawes of Sing Sing after Thursday nights executions called it legalized murder and said capital punishment has failed to stop crime. He suggested pursuing alternative treatment for murderers and those liable to the death penalty. He noted Maine abolished capital punishment years ago and many would share his view.
The Maine Lobstermen's Cooperative is formed in Rockland with coastwide membership. William Cook of Tenants Harbor is elected president and Raymond McIntire of Small Point is named director as the group aims to press legislation protecting against shipment of Canadian lobsters into the United States.
Two nickel slot machines were stolen in Bath last week. One theft occurred in broad daylight by suspects driving a New Hampshire car. The other happened Friday night through a 15 inch trap door under a building, with exits remaining locked from the inside. The proprietor chased the daytime thieves for about 15 miles.
Fire at the Kelley Spear yard and Sewall shipyards in Bath caused heavy smoke and three alarm responses. Mayor Harold P Small Chief Parks and Sumner Sewall praised the department for saving the old E A Sewall office building and historic files. Fire officials expect the ruins to burn for days with guards kept over the site.
Edward Jenks and a group of young West Bath Grangers presented a pleasing program after the weekly Grange meeting. Miss Lillian E. Lewin was installed as lecturer, with 106 in attendance including 26 visiting Grangers. Anxious for the lawn party Aug 23 and 24, next Monday’s program is in charge of Mrs. Fred K. Sturtevant.
Thomas P. Black of Quincy formerly of Bath collapsed Thursday near the Bath Iron Works main office and was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital in Curtis ambulance. He had just completed a tour of the shipbuilding plant with his brother John Black when he was stricken.
Mr and Mrs Ralph A Johnson of Cambridge Massachusetts who are spending two weeks at Pine Islands were visitors on Thursday.
Bath man arrested for intoxication at a carnival grounds case. Patrolman Curran fired a revolver shot to stop the fleeing man after he exited a patrol wagon. The man pleaded guilty in municipal court and received a suspended sentence with probation. Another Bathman facing intoxication charges also pleaded guilty and got a suspended sentence.
William F. Pullen of Boston has arrived in Maine to organize the eighth successive summer reunion for Kents Hill alumni and friends set for August 18 on the school campus. Attendance is expected to exceed prior years with several class reunions planned and details to be announced. The farthest attendee appears to be William F. Stahl of Tulsa Oklahoma, class of 1901, who with Mrs. Stahl will stay at Chase's Camps on Torsey Pond in Readfield.
Eddie Given and Jack Hyde from Bath traveled to Portland for a return match against Johnny Brown and Johnny Boyd of Portland Country Club. Brown and Boyd won 4 and 3, each shooting 79 on their own balls. Brown carded a 78 with a 10 on the 15th, while the rest of his round was two over par.
Mr and Mrs David 8 Cogan with sons Arnold depart Sunday for a brief visit in Laconia New Hampshire to see Mrs Cogan's parents Rev and Mrs Charles Aick. They are joined by niece Miss Ida Renegemen ge Mf and Mrs Morris H Ruth Cogan stays in Bath with grandparents and returns Tuesday with her parents while Edward remains for a longer visit.
Maine fisheries officials expect the duck season to run from Oct 4 to Dec 19, 1934, with ten weeks and three shooting days each week. Gunners may take 12 ducks per day and may hold at most two days’ bag in possession. The Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Club notes baiting duck regulations may require Agriculture Department permission.
Local banks monitor counterfeit currency after a spurious five dollar note was offered for a money order at the Bath post office. A woman tried to use the bill in Brunswick and Bath bankers reported it counterfeit after Andrew C. Flaherty flagged its poor paper and blotched Lincoln beard. The suspect note led to a tracing effort by the husband, who allegedly passed the bill in good faith for its face value.
The funeral for Charles J. Dain longtime Sagadahoc public official and former Maine Legislator was held Saturday at his home 38 Trufant Street. Local officials attended as Rev Harley Shattuck led the service with bearers including Edwin C. Potter and others from Topsham and nearby towns. A committal at Oak Grove followed the chapel service.
Albion Luce of Topsham had the Ina-L built by Rufus Merriman and William Given of Cathance. The 28 foot cruiser weighs about four tons, powered by a 15 horsepower Lathrop engine, with a 9 by 8 cabin and seven light-filled windows. The craft was launched from a barn near the wateredge and named for Luce’s mother Ina. Many local residents attended the event.
Dromore Farm Bureau gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont’s Summer camp on the New Meadows river for an annual picnic with 43 attendees. Attendees enjoyed lobster salad and coffee, plus bathing and cards, praising the charming hostess and the day’s enjoyable get-together.
Co-Workers class of First Baptist church met at Mrs. Joseph M. Lemont home in West Bath last Wednesday afternoon and evening. Seventeen attended with four guests. The day included outdoor picnic lunches and an evening business meeting with a games and readings program. September plans credited to committees led by Mrs. Russell C. Dalrymple and others.
Ruth H. Farnham and Charles R. Farnham of Bath received a divorce decree Friday from clerk Fred H. Thompson. Justice Harry Manser heard the June term case in Sagadahoc County Court. The decree, issued between libellee and libellant, grants custody of minor Charles Richard Farnham Jr. to the mother due to cruel and abusive treatment.
A son named Richard Earl was born July 29 to Mr. and Mrs. John Belanger of 68 Richardson Street. The newborn adds to the family as relatives announce the arrival and provide the address.
Chief Justice Pattangall approves an assignment exchange to allow Justice George L. Emery to attend the dedication of the new York County courthouse in Alfred. Emery will preside over Sagadahoc Superior Court's October term convening October 2, while the Sagadahoc term moves to convene in York on October 16.
Sagadahoc County Republican Women's Club convened at Bath home of Henry W. Butler to finalize the county organization, form plans, and appoint an advisory council across towns. Members from Bath Topsham Bowdoinham Phippsburg West Bath Woolwich Arrowsic Georgetown Richmond and others joined.
Mrs. Milton S. Kimball and her daughter Mary and cousin Miss Elsa Smith of South Omaha N B arrive Thursday afternoon for a few days visit with Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball of High street.
The Samoset of Samoset Steamboat Co changes its schedule between this city and Boothbay Harbor effective yesterday. The Virginia Captain N W Brewer will run two round trips daily except Sundays, starting at Boothbay Harbor at 7 30 a.m. and 12 30 p.m. with returns and landings at islands Bath and Boothbay Harbor. Sundays differ with a 7 00 a.m. departure from Boothbay Harbor and adjusted return times. Times are standard.
Real estate transfers over the past two weeks include Bath Frances Merry to Ralph Merry and others such as Conant to McElroy, Adams to Spicer, Bath Hospital to Clarence Flood, Doyle to Flora Grover, and multiple transfers in Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich including successive bids by Albert Bourassa and Percy Bailey among several parties.
Members of Bath chapter American Red Cross special gifts committee are asking for donations to fund local nursing work and baby clinics. Unlike the roll call, special gifts stay in Bath. nursing services are offered to all, with a 75 cent fee for those who can pay.
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