07 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
1
The nation moves to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment after heavy voting, with officials and the President urging temperance and law adherence. The public calls for sobriety, better liquor control, and respect for state laws, while dry states seek protection against a return of open saloons.
The article reports Pacific Coast operators entering Maine's timber sector, with trainloads of Christmas trees bound for Eastern markets. It notes Maine still ships about four million trees annually to major cities, while rising competition could depress profits for timber owners and woodlot operators. It adds that CWA funds support many towns, with officials approving projects to boost public works and employment, while some towns fear missing out.
A Times editorial discusses seeking federal aid to rebuild the old Bay bridge. It notes that when the bridge stood, Bath to upper county points was about ten miles shorter, and now travel toward that area must go via Brunswick along the Kennebec.
The text notes years of unusually low turkey prices and strong demand for holiday feasts. It mentions more turkeys being raised locally in recent years and cars passing fields show small flocks once common in Maine.
Plattsmouth Nebraska once in doldrums now boasts full employment. Highway and river projects employ hundreds, six rock quarries operate, sand and gravel pits reopen, boosting local spending and reoccupying homes. Welfare rolls cleared as town returns to regular payrolls.
The Biddeford Journal cites an Old Settler note that Maine’s first Thanksgiving as an independent state was observed on November 30, 1820. Gov William King issued the proclamation from Bath on October 13, 1820, to cler gymen and newspapers, urging broad publication and postage to clergymen.
Government policy experts from colleges, state and city officials, and interested citizens gathered at Moulton Union Bowdoin College on December 1 and 2 to discuss current government problems. Professor Orren C. Hormell chaired the Brunswick committee, with several prominent professors from northern New England colleges and universities in attendance alongside public office holders.
William J. Ryan born blind seeks Maine State Grange backing at Bangor December 6 7 and 8. He asks $200000 for a dormitory and Braille school at the Maine Institution for the Blind Portland plus a central heating plant and a Home for the Aged Blind on Deering Avenue. He notes Maine lacks such a home while other states provide several. He cites the institution’s Portland property and Deering Avenue site and urges donations to the Maine Institution for the Blind treasurer S C Ripley.
Sixth grade pupils at North Grammar school presented a Thanksgiving program under committee leadership of Barbara Hopkins chair, Madeline Jones, George Perry, and Carleton Stover. Katherine I. Trott teaches the class. Readings and poems included The President's Thanksgiving Proclamation Governor Brann's proclamation The First Thanksgiving and related poems and stories by Nancy Hyde Clare Fulton Madeline Jones Mary Ellanor Donnell Barbara Scott Nellie Brown Dorothea Fulton Carleton Stover plus readings of Turkey for the Stuffing and Our First Thanksgiving.
The Co-Workers class of the First Baptist Church met Friday night with 11 members and one visitor present. Mrs. William Wakefield hosted on Oak Street. New officers for the year include Mrs. Edwy Sotheard as president and Mrs. Lilla Place as vice president.
Rev. David L. Wilson spoke at Grace Church parish house on a sea romance drawn from his summers near Swan's Island. He wove an adventure with a captain and his daughters around a wrecked schooner, inspired by real locals, and recounted the hurricane seen near the Bahamas.
The Bath High School alumni association hosted the Thanksgiving night dance in the school gymnasium. About fifty dollars was raised for the association treasury. Morse high graduates and locals attended, with the Royal Arcadians providing eight to twelve music. Blair C. Wilson led the planning committee with Fred P. Shaw and others contributing to a successful event.
Troop 353 Boy Scouts of America held a Friday evening Armory meeting with near full attendance. Donald R. Sterling served as scoutmaster, tests completed in first and second class work, and leaders note upcoming ceremonies at the American Legion building Ro land Smith post No 21 A L with Clifford Varney earning a badge for 100 percent scout standing and Andrew Lemoine receiving a life saving certificate. Wolf patrol led by Earl Hill meets Monday at 7 at 10 White street, Edward Cohen home.
Miriam Elizabeth Ferris, weighing seven pounds, arrived late Thursday afternoon at City hospital as a Thanksgiving baby. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Ferris of 21 Huse Street. Her father, formerly a Bath boxing standout, works at Hyde Windlass Co. and is well known in local boxing circles.
The Winter Street church lists sermon themes for December except the Sunday before Christmas. Topics include Christian Liberalism on December 10, Farewell to Anger on December 17, A Disciple's Education of Jesus on December 24, and Men of Monor on December 31.
The YMCA shuffle board tournament uses a ladder system with 46 entrants, now 20 remain. John Mullaney tops the ladder, with Herbert Closson pressuring in second as the event runs to Saturday December 23.
About 50 men enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner at the Golden Rule Mission. Mr Brown the Mission manager read a hymn praising God and thanking contributors for feeding the hungry through winter. A later men's meeting yielded 15 testimonies of thanksgiving and appreciation for outside donors who funded the free meal.
Master Richard Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Karcher S Jackson 141 Center Street won the aluminum play pony Saturday afternoon at the Opera House. Councilman John J Mulcahy of Redlon's was master of ceremonies as a large gathering of youngsters compared coupon numbers. Three more ponies to be awarded on consecutive Saturdays with cooperation from A Hallet Co Steeves Foodland Market Plants Garage and O M Redlon. A note from Village Grammar School excuses Theodore and William Turner for deer hunting causing a late arrival.
A flood light was installed at the Perry coal yard in Rockland to curb coal theft. Previous unwanted visitors arrived on foot, by car, and by boat seeking fuel, but the yard is now brightly lit and under constant watch.
The 1934 nisi prius terms list Justices Worster Manser and Emery presiding in Sagadahoc County with Worster January term opening January ninth Manser June term opening June twelfth and Emery October term opening October sixteenth Other justices include Fisher Chapman Powers and Holmes Supreme Judicial Court justices listed with law terms in Augusta Portland and dates for January February April June October and September December Clerks Crockett and Rackliff named
Miss Helen V. Gallant, 430 Washington Street, was taken to City Hospital with a fractured leg and facial cuts after a World War hill crash on Witch Spring hill in West Bath. A coupe driven by Walter Millett, with Gallant and Pascal Harper aboard, skidded off the road, hurled Gallant from the car, and caused a windshield break. Harper escaped injury while Millett had minor facial cuts.
Cyclone Jimmy Sawyer of Bath dislocated a rib and could not answer the bell for the fourth round, handing Ralph Morgan of Boston a technical knockout in the main bout. Johnny Wilson of Bath stopped Johnny Walker of Cambridge in the second round, and Farm er Brown of Bath defeated Jack Dacey of Boston in the same round. A rib injury forced an examination by the club physician but no fracture was found.
Sheriff and police conducted raids on three locations on Water street and Middle street Wednesday evening. Herbert H. McMann, 789 Middle Street, was arrested on illegal possession of one gallon of alleged alcohol, booked and released on bond. Deputies Oliver and Small and Patrolmen Foley and Mann led the raid after bootlegging complaints.
Two week period listings show transfers in Arrowsic Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and West Bath. Notable changes include Ruth J. Carlton to Gilbert Hudson Fewies Jr Daisy H. Bailey receiving multiple estates and Lillian E. Stover to Elizabeth F. Yattan. Estate of Anthe Fourmouzzi to Julia A. Powers. George W. Kimball to Margaret Ludwig among others.
Veterans of the U S W V elect Asa Wilson as commander James Jones senior vice commander Ralph Dunbar junior vice commander Jessie Saunders officer of the guard LeFor est Crocker officer of the day Harry Bennett patriotic instructor William R Kimball chaplain Harry Nason adjutant Harry Bennett trustee for one year Four University of Maine juniors have been nominated as Honorary Lieutenant Colonels of the ROTC unit with voting set for the Military Ball Friday Dec 8 Agnes Crowley Ruth Libby Charlotte LaChance and Dorothy Sawyer are the nominees
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