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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
2
More than sixty Bath merchants unite for three days of Golden Harvest Days to boost bargain shopping Thursday through Saturday. They will mark goods at low prices, suspend part of parking rules, and offer entertainment in stores to show Bath matches Maine prices and attract customers from surrounding towns.
In South Paris supporters urge new trial to determine which defendant killed Mrs. Littlefield. They note Dwyer and Carroll have life sentences for Dr. Littlefield’s murder and argue no verdict on Mrs. Littlefield’s death, with questions about whether it occurred in Oxford or Cumberland county. Dwyer once confessed to both murders, later blamed Carroll who was convicted for the doctor’s slaying and sent to Thomaston.
Maine summer theatres report strong business this season with many shows transferring from Broadway or debuting in Maine before heading to Broadway in fall. The Maine Three-Quarters Century club plans an Augusta meeting later this month drawing many retirees, and a wet spell in July and August marked 1936 as notably rainy. About 50,000 people attended the Aero Rendezvous in Augusta on Sunday under ideal conditions.
Grange lecturers from across New England, numbering in the hundreds, convene for the 37th New England Grange Lecturers Conference at the University of Maine from Monday to Friday. Notable speakers include Louis J. Tabor of Ohio, James C. Palmer of New Hampshire, Rev. Robert A. Colpitt of Massachusetts, and Congressman Ralph O. Brewster.
The Salvation Army notes each branch is self supporting and funds from the Annual Appeal are banked in Bath for local welfare and religious work. Donations remain welcome at the local citadel or with Daniel Williams at the First National Bank as soon as possible.
Bay Point lobster fisherman Edgar N. Drake failed to appear in municipal court to answer warrants accusing him of pulling another fisherman's trap and possessing two short lobsters. Drake explained he broke an oar and arrived late from Popham to Bath for the hearing. The case was continued to Friday August 26 at the request of his attorney Edward W. Bridgham. Warden Owen A Richardson is the complainant, alleging the offenses occurred Sunday morning off Indian Point. Drake allegedly pulled a trap belonging to Edgar Warren without permission.
The Ladies Aid and Farm Bureau of Dromore grange sponsor a Thursday supper evening on Aug 25 with entertainment by the 4-H club. Mrs Elfreda Perkins chairs. Miss Abbie Minott performs a piano duet. a character reading by Mrs Elfreda Perks. a specialty dance. Supper from 5:30 to 7 includes baked ham potato salad beets cucumbers tomatoes rolls coffee and pie. A sale of fancy articles and cooked foods follows.
Eleanor Louise Webber and Maurice Ellsworth Libby married July 30 at Old Orchard with Justice Wesley Mewer officiating. Bride, daughter of Robert H and the late Emma Cromwell Webber of Bowdein ham, graduated Coombs high school in 1937. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs James Libby of Litchfield. They will reside in Litchfield.
Mrs. Mary Stark marks her 92nd birthday in Waterville Maine while completing 79 years as a resident and 76 years in Waterville. Born near Oakland then West Waterville her father made scythes. She recalls Mrs. Pearsons school for girls torn down by the railroad and now largely forgotten.
Miss Hilda I Staples 14 of 4 Pratt Street leads Bath's opening bicycle parade for Shippings City's Golden Harvest Days. She plans candy kiss decoration and outfits to be kept secret. A doll carriage parade follows, with prizes for all ages, starting at Troop's Hardware. A three mile merchants race starts Friday at two.
Dr Earle Bryant Perkins zoology professor at Rutgers University New Brunswick is featured in the biographical dictionary Americas Young Men. The entry notes his two year Antarctic photography work and interest in color motion pictures of wildlife for teaching. He will visit his mother Mrs Edith Perkins Cox Head at the end of August.
A list of real estate transfers recorded at the Registry of Deeds shows numerous owners exchanging land and buildings on various streets in towns including Washington Street, High Street, Brunswick Road, and Oliver Street. An Auburn packing company hog escape ends in Mt Hope Cemetery with a dramatic pursuit by workers and locals before returning the animal to the plant.
The Independent reprints the state Controller's figures showing a balanced 1938 budget with a $386 744 surplus. Debt dropped from 30 436 000 to 29 447 000, with self liquidating highway and bridge bonds. Tax changes and appropriations reduce the deficiency and fund old age assistance and school equalization, noting no temporary loan was needed.
Dromore Ladies Aid members enjoyed a cottage visit with Mrs. Annie Malcolm at Quaker Point. The group planned a fair and supper for August 25 at Dromore Grange Hall, then relaxed with swimming boating and games. Eight members and four guests attended. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Charlotte Owen and Mrs. Elfreda Perkins at Sabine.
County Commissioner Roscoe G Bailey threatens a civil suit against the City of Bath claiming the local sewerage system cannot adequately drain surface water during heavy rains. His attorney Ernest L Goodspeed has notified Mayor Donald N Small. Lewiston court records show declining drunken driving arrests this year, with four in the present month versus ten in August 1937. Through July, 1938 arrests total 34, down from 45 in 1937, with historical 17 year averages and earlier peaks noted by year.
The Woolwich Book Club met at Mrs. Garrett in North Woolwich to review Mary Ellen Chase works and compare Kerr Roberts biographies with Ken neth Coffin and others. Members also noted Eliz a beth Etnier and Rachael Field titles and planned readings for September 15 on New Biographies.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Kennedy Wis casset Joseph E Boyle Pawtucket RI and D B Clark Providence RI escape serious injuries Thursday morning when a Buick sedan driven by Boyle is forced from No 1 highway Woolwich opposite Percy C Bailey residence The Buick overturns in a deep ditch causing only minor body damage State Highway Police investigator Harry L Thompson Bath notes surprise at the safe outcome
The Dromore Farm Bureau met at Dromore grange hall with Miss Marjorie Wright as Home Demonstration Agent. Plans were made for the August 25 fair and supper with Dromore grange and local groups. Eight visitors joined, 25 members attended. dinner was served by Mrs. Georgie A Leach and Mrs. Lottie Minott. Velma Young of Phippsburg Center became a member.
Martin Vigue, 18, son of Edward L. Vigue, was injured while diving from the Nequasset Lake dam in Woolwich. He received first aid from Warren A. Higgins, 17, and a two inch forehead wound was stitched by Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach. Higgins, a Morse high school senior, aided Vigue after the accident.
Blasting for a foundation on Bowery Street damaged a fire alarm wire at noon Saturday. The circuit opened and the fire whistle sounded once. Chief Scott Morse and crew repaired it Saturday afternoon. Langdon E. Green is building the new house on the Bowery Street lot.
The article notes Lora B. Stevens, builder of the Arthur E. Coburn house, might struggle to locate his old project in Greene now. A June storm felled four tall poplars, which were later removed and replaced, masking the prior destruction and altering the yard and landscape.
Seven new members joined the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America Local No. 4 at Baxter Hall. President Clarence Preble led about 100 members as minutes were read and accepted. The Bath Iron Works Corp. officials pledged full cooperation to address grievances and misunderstandings. Members were reminded to work eight hours for eight hours pay. Charles F. Blunt read a note from Charles Purkis, delayed to Hammonton, N J due to his mother's illness.
Judge Arthur J. Dunton found for Bridget Robichaud in her suit against Anna V. Spicer over a cow causing the death of five of Robichaud's pigs on July 8, 1983. Spicer liable for two pig deaths and ordered damages of 10 dollars total.
Lewiston Journal editor Arthur G. Staples visited Kennebunk Beach and offered an brisk article on the place and its people. He notes weather and local life while mentioning Frank Smith, caretaker for ex President Coolidge, who is vacationing in Rockland and who may have spoken with Coolidge before the latter’s death in the bathroom.
Mayor Maurice J. Tobin of Boston will join ex-Gov. Louis J. Brann at the Bath Iron Works clambake in West Bath Maine on Sept 10. Ralph C. Covel says Tobin will travel to Maine to help Brann and attend the shipyard workers field day. A Democratic rally in Lewiston Sept 6 will feature Brann and Harold B. Emery as principal speakers.
Bath's police department projects a new high for arrests in the 1938 39 fiscal year with August likely to set a 30 day record. Since February 1 there have been 349 arrests and 53 since August 1. The August weekend saw 21 warrants issued. The department logged 796 complaints with no court action and summoned 20 juveniles for judge appearances without warrants, checked 54 accidents, and responded to two drownings.
In a drive against stop sign violators Officers Pen nell and Kingsbury rounded up four motorists three pleaded guilty and paid costs of court taxed at 4.95 dollars Alfred McCabe 224 North street Charles C Wise Lisbon Falls and William M Adams Brunswick Warren Randall Portland will appear Monday at 10 a.m All four alleged to have passed signs at High and Court streets Also on Saturday Judge Arthur Dunton handled two intoxication cases both pleaded guilty and paid costs of 5.65 dollars
A scrambled crossword grid with clues across and down including public law, geography, and wordplay. The page lists numerous labeled clues such as ACROSS and DOWN with partial answers and a copyright notice from 1938, King Features Syndicate.
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