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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
1
The special referendum defeated the 1 percent sales tax proposal intended to fund old age assistance and education equalization by about two to one. Governor Barrows called the result definitive and hinted at no further pension payments, while opponents cited tax burden and rising state expenses as key factors.
Dispatches report John Roosevelt, son of the President, threw a champagne glass at Cannes mayor during a bouquet moment. The incident drew mixed reactions from the public and officials abroad. A state health official denies a surge of infantile paralysis, noting only fourteen mild cases under quarantine and no epidemic risk.
The Nancy Allen owned by Dr. Paul A. Gregware of 1016 Washington Street burned to the waterline after midnight near the Ceramic Feldspar Co in the South End. Loss estimated at 800 includes camping gear belonging to Wendall Grezware. Firefighters suspected spontaneous combustion in the cabin where the rebuilt Star motor was housed. Lola 1685 was the boat's registry.
The Sheepscot Island Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the Playhouse on MacMahan Island. W Clinton Allen presided and was thanked for long service. Directors elected include Mrs John Kla Moss, Lule M Wheeler, Dr Joseph H Beattie, Donald M Walker, and James S Rogers. Directors named an executive committee. plans discussed for next season and lodge operation.
Miss Evelyn Haggett travels Sunday to Dorchester Massachusetts to visit her aunt Mrs E R Pennell for several weeks as reported in local society notes.
The book by Elizabeth Etnier, published by Little, Brown & Co., narrates a New York woman’s Maine life with artist husband Stephen Etnier. It blends diary style observations, local places such as Brunswick and Popham, and sea scenery with personal details and modest plotless reflections.
The Salvation Army aims to raise 3500 in its maintenance appeal, 100 more than last year at this period. Recent donors include Arthur F. Mayo John P. Carey Bath Box Co Dr Joseph I. Smith and many others including Mrs Myra Dean Misses Margaret and Martha Foote Capt S R Percy George W Morse Hon Arthur Sewall and Capt T K Haley.
About 25 guests gathered Saturday evening at the Bradford Road home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Quincy Bailey in Wiscasset to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The Bailey family includes seven children and three grandchildren, with siblings and Mrs. Bailey's mother among attendees.
A leather belt in the Ceramic Feldspar Co. factory on lower Washington Street slipped from its wheels on Monday evening. Friction caused a small blaze that drew Engine 4 from box 18. The pony chemical extinguished the fire. belt destroyed with comparatively little damage. Alarm at 8 55, all out at 9 15.
Miss Gladys E. Young, a Cony high school teacher formerly in Lewiston on an exchange with Miss Lola M. Berry, spent last week at Cony planning the coming year. She traveled from Portland by boat to New York City, a voyage that lasted a month and carried her along the Pacific coast via the Panama Canal.
Steam Fire Engine Kennebec No. 3, built by Amoskeag, was sold for salvage to Kaplan and Siegal of Portland after decades of service in Bath. Once valued at 4000 dollars and last used in 1918, the 64 year old engine was dismantled on Water street as officials chose dollars over sentiment, leaving Long Reach No. 2 in reserve.
Work on the Bowdoin Richmond cut off of Route 201 continues with an estimated completion in mid September. The seven mile stretch, once a gravel road, now sees cement pavement with bituminous topping as Lane Construction Co. finishes the project between Brunswick and Augusta. Cement work ends late this month. topping may require about two weeks more in September.
Harold S. Vanderbilt captained Bath-built Ranger to four consecutive victories over the British challenger Endeavour II. Archibald Main of Bath Iron Works wired congratulations, praising the crew’s pivotal role. Vanderbilt replied thanks and commended the Bath Iron Works men. Also announced is the Mexico City marriage of Robert Hill, Bowdoin graduate, who lived in Springvale with Chester and the Hill sisters.
Beachgoers are advised to pace sun and swim actions to avoid heat strain. Wear a dry suit after exiting the water and protect ears from wind chill while riding in cars. Keep skin intact, wash sand from feet, and avoid overexposure to prevent illnesses.
Representative Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath to host a legislative clambake at Thomas Point New Meadows Sunday afternoon August 22 at 1 PM. Attendees include lawmakers their spouses and state employees with Gov Barrows invited and local delegation aiding with arrangements.
Miss Leora R. Stinson of Woolwich, a popular Perry's Diner waitress, was honored with a shower at the Criterion Dance Studio on the First National Bank block. About 40 guests attended and presented many gifts including a silver service as ice cream cake and punch were served and dancing followed with Miss Myrna Avery at the piano.
Card of thanks from Mrs. W. E. McIntire and Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Goodrich for kindness after bereavement. Aug. 11, 1937. Augusta residents Mr. and Mrs. George S. Scott surprised by sisters in California Mrs. Lucy Southwick and Mrs. Ethel Lazio who had not seen him for 11 and 25 years respectively. They traced visits from Los Angeles to Omaha and Blair, Neb., before reunion at the Scott home with sister Mrs. George Corson.
At a special Sagadahoc County Pomona meeting with Woolwich grange last Wednesday the degree of Pomona was conferred on members from Woolwich Bodwell Sagadahoc and Huntoon Hill granges Nor were there 68 attendees including eight from West Bath Pomona lecturer Eleanor P Ripley led a varied program of singing readings and guitar selections with refreshments served. The next Pomona session will be with Sagadahoc grange at Bowdoin on Aug 25 past masters day to be observed Ardine F Richardson State Master expected and Lecturers council meets Aug 26 at Tops ham grange hall.
E K Jaquith an aviator from West Hartford Conn diverting from Wells Beach toward Rockland landed his single engine seaplane at Fort Popham coast guard station with 20 gallons of fuel left. He and his companion John Kryhauskas of Harve rhill Mass spent the night at the Riverside Hotel and planned to resume to Rockland Friday morning as seas calmed.
Mr and Mrs George Darrah and daughter Alice of this city travel with Miss Ellen Robbins of Portsmouth New Hampshire who has been visiting them and will visit relatives in Portsmouth after leaving Saturday morning
A party of five led by Perley E. Dunbar captured a massive sunfish off Seguin Island on Sunday noon. The fish, estimated at 700 to 800 pounds, was hauled to the wharf at Five Islands after being hooked through an eye with an anchor arm. Names aboard include Frank E. Lawrence and his sons David and Joseph of Woolwich, and Charles H. Davis of Five Islands.
Edward J. McMann exalted ruler of Bath Lodge of Elks received a telegram from Harold Vanderbilt skipper owner of the Ranger thanking the lodge for congratulations after the Ranger defended the America's Cup with four straight wins over Endeavour. Several Ranger crewmen are Elks and during their Bath visit they befriended lodge members.
The Dyer-Flaherty post No. 2197 held its regular meeting and voted to host Rockland and Friendship posts and families at a district gathering on Sunday September 19. A clam stew will be served. Herbert Stephens Jesse T. Sanders and Christopher J. Cushing were named the arrangements committee.
The 17th annual state field meeting of the Knox Academy of Arts and Sciences will be at the Knox Arboretum in Oyster River near Thomaston on Thursday August 19. If bad weather occurs, the event will be postponed to the first pleasant day after.
Today's uncharted puzzle begins with No 1 across an eleven letter word and No 1 down a two letter word. Fill in the square at the end of each word and check with tomorrow's solution. Clues include 18 Pillage the Pendu, 20 Help tum, 22 Chance, 34 Encoun, 26 An affractered, 27 Treasurer, 35 Doctor of abbr Divinity, 28 Small green ish finch, 36 Form of the, 30 Blockhead verb to be, 31 Facts, 38 Personal, 382 Author of pronoun the Pit and
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