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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
3
Wiscasset hosts district council posts and auxiliaries from Camden Union Vinalhaven Damariscotta Boothbay Harbor and Bath with a Navy Day program and vaudeville by Andy Lewis. Lincoln County Superior Court closes a long term after lobster case acquittal and a collision suit pending.
The term granted twelve divorces. Leona M. Nelson from Roland Francis Nelson cites cruel and abusive treatment with custody of minors to the libellant. Lotta M. Doughty from Waller A. Doughty cites cruel and abusive treatment with custody of minor child to the libellant. Calvin N. Hoffses from Udavilla Hoffses deserts. John J. Donovan from Elizabeth Donovan cited gross intoxication. Daisy C. Woodman from George H. Woodman cited cruel treatment. Katherine M. Mack from Roy Mack cited cruel treatment. Ethel E. Jones from David E. Jones cited cruel treatment with custody of minors. Mildred L. Weatherbee from Alexander M. Weatherbee cited cruel treatment. Edith M. Lewis from Sumner T. Lewis cited cruel treatment. Frances Genthner from Roy H.
Walter L Madden and Louise H Madden report persistent train whistles at Pottle curve to Main street crossing in Wiscasset. Citizens press abatement of nighttime noise and preventing automatic crossing gong during freight yard activity. Carl M P Larrabee represents petitioners. Maine Central staff attorney Wheeler defends. Commission will rule soon.
Rev Mr Ogden will conduct services at St Philip's Church on December 10. The village schools start the afternoon session at 1 pm. Sleighing is excellent after heavy snow, and is widely used. The Methodist sewing circle met at the parsonage with a pleasant gathering. Rev A F Russell of North Waldoboro may preach at the Methodist church. Capt F B Lewis has been ill at home for two weeks and improves slowly. The W C Reading club met at Miss Nellie Hilton's with a good time. A hog weighing 440 pounds and aged 17 months 16 days was sold locally. The schooner Wm H Leggett arrived leaking badly. further action pending. Jubilee Singers of Harper's Ferry will give a concert at the Congregational chapel on December 14 at 8 pm. An entertainment and dance at Music Hall last night funds another dance after the Class of 94 graduation. Arthur Foye returns from Moose Head Lake where he cooked in a logging camp. A freight train of twenty six cars passed through last Wednesday, signaling large freight traffic on the K and L. Sanford Lewis builds a 32 by 12 foot scow for John C Budd near the former mill burn site to support a steam pile driver for W and Q R construction.
Dry and dusty in Wiscasset as 1907 items recount residents returning from Boston Bath Clinton Clinton further visits. Mentions include Ned Bailey Irving Fowles Mrs Julia Blair Lewis Miss Emma Dickinson George Greenleaf Earl Rines Harry Bailey and others with travel, illness and burial notes and a local Chicago buyer Evartus Foote purchasing a family home.
The article notes Cony High School expanded from 75 students and 3 teachers in 1881 to 249 students and 10 teachers in 1909, then 541 students and 18 teachers in 1922, reaching 780 students and 20 teachers at present.
John Langdon Footer, newborn son of Mr and Mrs Edward A Footer, is welcomed in West Bath while the family stays with Mrs James B Lemont in Sanford s Crossing road. Local visits include Miss Julia Carter of Livermore Falls visiting West Bath and Miss Carter attending Grange meeting.
Winnegance Community Club and Bath Veteran Firemen clash in the Bath Interclub League opener with the firemen’s side winning four to three. Seven tables were in use at Winnegance Community House as Edgar W. Oliver led the host squad and Frank Fortier the visitors. Games started at eight and ended at ten with the night’s scores announced. The article notes a state house renovation drive underway for the legislature’s upcoming session.
Woolwich notices report residents in Boston visits and winter plans at Ryan's home. Interior decorating at Noquasset church and social gatherings with Shrimp stew and sewing groups. Several moves, illnesses, and travel mentions including Miss Dorothy Bailey's passing with grandparents and Lester Holbrook’s New York trip. Rev Carl Sullenberger to preach at Woolwich Center Baptist Church on Dec 11 in Newton Mass.
Charles E. Curtis was reelected treasurer of Dunlap Commandery No. 5 E T for his 17th term at the annual meeting in the Masonic temple. Incoming officers include Edward W. Sampson commander Edwin H P Lowell generalissimo J Maurice Haynes captain general Mc Grath prelate Curtis treasurer Harold E Cutting recorder Osmond P Bailey senior warden L Lloyd Hooker junior warden John H Freeman house committee. Installation is set for next Tuesday night at eight with Walter Glidden past commander as installing officer and Rev David L Wilson grand prelate as installing prelate.
The Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R hosted a large turnout for a one act sketch titled Margarette of Knox. Mrs Maud Clark Gay played Madam Martha Washington Cabot with period costumes and the action centers on a June Civil War setting at the Cabot home with Margarette the 2nd portrayed by Louise Speare Miller.
John H. Hyde of the Bath Country Club was elected vice president of the Maine State Golf Association at its annual meeting. Charles R. Gordon of Veenees Valley Country Club was chosen president, succeeding Joseph P. Williams of Augusta. Other officers include Paul S. Harmon of Portland Homer E.K. Robinson of Rockland and Edwin I. Garnard of Portland, re elected secretary and handicapper and treasurer. The resident State championship length was shortened to 18 holes with 16 players in the championship flight. final matches to be 36 holes. Various by law changes limit championship to Maine residents and members of Maine clubs. The Open Amateur championship will be open to all amateurs. The Summit Spring Golf Club at Portland was awarded the Maine Open next year. The Augusta Country Club retains the resident state championship bid, with other bids from Penobscot Valley Willow Lake Rockland and Willowdale.
The text indicates ongoing work by the Executive Committee to finalize arrangements for the upcoming Spring session. Details on dates or actions are not provided in the fragment.
Reverend John E. Riley, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in Auburn for nearly two years, resigns to accept a pastorate at Livermore Falls filling the vacancy caused by Rev. Lloyd Byrop moving to Lowell. The Rileys will depart later this week.
Saga dahoc County deputies led by Abram C Oliver and Lor ing 1 visit Summer cottages along the New Meadows river to check safety and note break ins. Last week two cottages were entered but nothing stolen. owners notified and inspection cards left dated and signed.
County Attorney-elect John P. Carey Jr addressed about 70 Pahey Commercial Law students at the high school on Thursday. He discussed The Law of Contract focusing on essential elements and the rights and duties of contracting parties in what was the first of a series of talks.
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