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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
1
The article argues a Maine special legislative session is likely before the August 16 referendum to discuss raising revenue for old age assistance and education. Options include liquor taxes or price increases. an income tax is unlikely amid strong opposition.
The aug 1 outlook estimates New England apples at 9 072 000 bushels, up from 1936 and above the five year average, with Transparent Duchess Wealthy and McIntosh promising good crops and Baldwins moderate. Nationally, US output could reach a record high since 1931, aided by favorable July weather though scab and codling moth activity remain concerns.
Mrs. Freda Adams hosted Lewiston Salite club members and guests at her Summer home Tumble Inn on the New Meadows river. The afternoon featured swimming lunch under pines, clams tea coffee and ice cream, and card play with high scores by Annie Wescott and Ethel Dickinson. Sports included a speed contest won by Mabel Roberts and Viola Melzard, plus bingo won by Gladys Stronach and Edith Riggs.
A new lighting system will be installed at the Federal building including the post office and customs house. The project, promoted by Senator Frederick Hale and Postmaster Charles H. Cahill, aims to improve lighting and building appearance with new curtains to follow. Work is planned to begin in early fall.
Above normal temperatures and a prolonged drought strain water supplies in Bath area resorts and the Bath Water District. Ice houses relied on lake ice last winter are depleted as warm weather continues, forcing hauling of ice and water from wells and springs to cottages and tourist homes. Some wells are closed and water transported long distances for drinking and domestic use while Witch Spring serves as a drinking source for locals.
S B Bishop of Caribou paid 2.06 to Fyverett Greaton executive secretary of the Maine Development Commission, the first cent a barrel tax on potato shipments. The tax funds advertising and marketing of the 1937 crop, with Bishop shipping the first carload of over 50 million bushels from Caribou growers John McDaniel Morton Christensen Charles Raymond and Paul Cyr. There were 206 barrels of high grade cobblers sold in Boston. Tax collected will go to the State Treasurer while promotional work is managed by the commission.
New buses first of their type in this region enter service Friday on Maine Central Transportation Co. routes between Lewiston Branswick and Bath. The Metropolitan style buses seat 21 with varied seating, green leather trim, shatterproof glass, and a special ventilation system. A novel wheel mounted odometer records mileage, claimed more accurate than dashboard meters.
At a well attended North End Community club meeting presided by Roger W. Pierce plans were laid for a mid summer carnival next Friday with Pierce as general chairman. Committees include Beano-Fred B Kittridge, Bowling Alley Everett G Lemont, Dart James BE McLaughlin, Penny John FE Atwood, Ice Cream John M. Con ley, Raymond M. Clark. A daughter weighing nine pounds twelve ounces was born to Attorney Joan P. Carey Jr and wife at Bath Memorial Hospital on Monday.
The earth and rock dam and spillway for the Bath Brunswick highway near New Meadows near completion. The Liberty lighter from Stonington delivered 150 tons of dressed granite from Vinalhaven for the spillway sides and will bring more next Sunday to complete the job. A water route saves costs versus rail. Thousands of tons of earth and rock and a two shift 16 hour truck operation push the fill, with finishing touches next spring. Hendrickson Brothers of Valley Stream NY manage the project, begun in May, with progress seen on both sides of the New Meadows river.
Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries reports over 3881 lobster permits issued this year, covering fishermen dealers shippers markets hotels and others. Commissioner Rodney E Foyler credits advertising for rising interest as more out of state visitors inquire about lobsters. Groundfishing licenses number about 1250 the first year permits are required under a recent law aiding enforcement and data collection.
Reverend E. T. Trembly and his nephew Armand Guerin S M arrive in Bath for a several day visit with Wilfred and Mrs Guerin at Eames holm. Trembly on a month long leave from Tonga Islands visits his mother in this trip.
A Ford sedan reported stolen from Harold Trowell’s property was found abandoned at a municipal dump. Investigators George McElman and Clark traced the vehicle to Harpswell and linked it to local residents. police headquarters were notified. Meanwhile, a Bates College engagement between Vesta Leodine Brown and Elmer Lloyd Mitchell was announced by Walter E. Brown.
Nine straight days of fog at Kent's Island delayed Bowdoin Scientific Station efforts to map the coast from a seaplane. The aircraft waited at Rockland airport and then joined Kent's Island base camp, with meteorologist Robert Cunningham reporting the weather. A second attempt may occur in September.
Dr. Robert A. Fraser urges travelers to end vacations with a profit by returning home rested. He warns against rushing the finish and advises planning the trip home to be easy and comfortable, with unpacking delayed until the next day.
John F. Dougherty son of Mr and Mrs Daniel T Dougherty of 60 North Street just finished his second year in the medical school at Boston University and has been named to a Summer internship at Hull Dispensary Boston. He is one of only two from his class elected for the post and will continue duties until September 26 before returning to his third year at Boston University.
A Sagadahoc registry tally shows half of recent transfers clustered in Bath amid renewed market activity. Listings cover Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond and West Bath with transfers between numerous individuals and couples. Includes Augusta resident Emily Elmore named as Dean Academy home economics instructor beginning the new school year.
Crossword clues list across and down entries with definitions and abbreviations. The page compiles a full puzzle grid reference and hints for entries including months and directions. The answer to the prior puzzle is referenced but not shown in full here.
The first annual Connecticut Governor's Regatta begins next Saturday in New London with motor boat races from outboard and inboard hydroplane events to express cruiser contests. The 11 day schedule includes land and marine parades fireworks an aviation show and the governor’s banquet and trophy presentation on Sept 8. Gov Wilbur L Cross is honorary chairman with Harry F Morse heading the committee Phelps Ingersoll directing motor boat races.
Marriage intentions filed Saturday forenoon in the office of City Clerk John W. Gilmore list Stephen Hart of Maple Hill Connecticut and Evelyn Dorothy Candelent of Meriden. Philip Henry Leonard of Milwaukee and Ema Mary Soule of Haverhill. Erving Leo Burnham Jr. of Western Avenue and Anna Louise Perry of Crescent Street Court.
Frank Simpson a Brunswick aviator has acquired a five passenger Bellanca cabin monoplane with a Wright Whirlwind engine to operate from Powers field. He plans to fly passengers to reasonable destinations and already has bookings for air excursions to major league baseball games in Boston. The silver tea at The Crags Tenant's Harbor benefiting the Mary Elinor Jackson Memorial Library drew a good crowd. Weather was favorable with cool porch breezes and surf views. Guests included Mrs Talbot Aldrich Mrs Philip L Smith Mrs John Dey and Mrs Irwin Howell.
Bees occupied two bath houses in Bath as residents ignored the owners for months. Mr and Mrs Siiness faced a long fight to remove the hives with professional help and gallons of poison. Mrs Sewall’s York hall bees were purged after a tense winter. About 150 pounds of honey were harvested before the colonies died.
Automobilists fear leaving cars in vacant lots as thieves regularly remove batteries and siphon gasolene. Dealers report storage challenges as marauders monitor police patrols before raiding at night.
Returns filed with City Clerk John W. Gilmore confirm the August eighteenth wedding of John C. Minott son of the late Mr and Mrs Alfred Minott of 1369 Washington street and Ruth Morse of Thomaston daughter of Frank Sidelinger of Thomaston and the late Nellie Sidelinger Rev Weston P Holman officiated at the Camden ceremony Minott works as a machinist
Miss Leone P Stinson daughter of John Stinson of Woolwich and Willis W Crosby son of Mrs Minnie Crosby of Bath were married Friday by Justice Edward V Reed at his Sagadahoc Ferry home. Crosby works as an acetylene burner at Bath Iron Works and Mrs Crosby has worked at Perry's Diner. They will reside on Academy Street Bath.
Miss Florainne Le Riche and Leo Martin both of Lewiston were married Saturday by Justice of the Peace Edward V. Reed at his Sagadahoc Ferry home.
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