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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
2
An editorials contrasts the 1939 federal deficit 3.985 billion with earlier war era spending and 1789 1913 expenditures. It notes nine year deficits surpass 25 years prewar outlays, cites 1921 1939 totals, and warns of larger 1940 spending ahead with election dynamics.
In Bath on Wednesday, workers narrowly rejected making their CIO affiliate the bargaining agent for the Bath Iron Works. The vote, close and orderly, reflects generally smooth employer employee relations in the city where unions have not been strongly pursued.
Two recent items show new industries expanding employment. Television is entering mass production by next spring after millions spent on research. A second industry will create a new yarn material born in an industrial lab.
The Bath water system relies on Thompson's brook as a temporary supply while a Kennebec main is repaired after a break. Officials expect quick fix and note a P W A loan will fund a new main across the river for added security. Prohibition reform is shaping political debate as merchants anticipate January sales.
Feature highlights a supply of candy and a dog as a loyal helper to children, noting the dog’s devotion to the youngsters. The piece extends Christmas goodwill across institutions and readers.
A bountiful special chicken dinner with all the trimmings was provided for 36 residents at the Old Folks Home, delivering a hearty meal and community moment.
A turkey dinner with plum pudding mince and pumpkin pies was served at the Old Ladies Home. A miniature tree decorated the dining table as in past years. Rev. Louis A. Dole of the Church of the New Jerusalem conducted a service there at three o'clock.
Twenty patients at Memorial hospital received the same holiday menu as the nursing staff. Individual cards were placed on all the trees. Mrs Walter Cushing returned to Phippsburg with her infant son born December 13 to celebrate Christmas with family.
A City Farm celebration featured a tree loaded with gifts for 21 family members presented by Hon. N Gratz Jackson followed by a chicken dinner and breakfast. Oakhurst Dairy donated ice cream for the event.
The Salvation Army began distributing at least 50 baskets on Saturday afternoon containing meat vegetables dairy and canned goods. A cantata titled The Star Lighted Path was performed by the youth group on Water Street Sunday at 7 30.
Voters eligible 1883 cast 1680 ballots on whether Bath Iron Works Corp should be represented by Local 4 of the IUMSWA affiliated with the CIO. Yes 819 ballots, No 861. no blanks or voids. no challenged ballots. Signatures by BIW officials, Local 4, NLRB First Region.
George P. Bolduc and Frank Ryan pleaded guilty to intoxication in Bath court. Bolduc left the city, then was fatally struck by a truck on No. 1 highway near Freeport four hours later. Ryan was injured in the same accident and died Saturday. Police had released them at the city line after arraignments.
The Congress Shirt Company, a sportswear maker known for its party themed designs, reports strong demand and a promising outlook for continued business growth as stated by President Grossman.
Miss Ann Thompson teaches at Mitchell school and visits her brother in Frederickburg Virginia while John K. Jayne returns to New Canaan Connecticut after Christmas with Mrs. Jayne and her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hennessy announce their daughter C Marguerite Hennessy’s engagement to Clair Davis of Saugus Massachusetts. The Social Eight club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Albert Pinkham’s home with gifts, music, and a birthday for Mrs. Walter Stover. St Marys Guild at Grace church held its annual Christmas party with officer elections and a kitchen shower for Mrs Pred D Hill.
David Dash continues his Bath to Florida voyage aboard the Duchess, detailing a rough coastal run from Elizabeth City to Bay Head. He describes harbor approaches, weather updates, Coast Guard contacts, and the bar across Manasquan Inlet as he navigates the New Jersey Inland Waterway toward Barnegat Bay, ending with a harsh night at Shipbottom.
Puzzle clues listed in a mixed order for a weekly and daily crossword. Items include definitions for across and down answers with references to ages measures and common wordplay. The output resembles a newspaper puzzle page with numbered entries and synoptic hints for solvers.
Local No 4 basketball team of Bath representing the Industrial Workers of America edged Camden 35 34 at Camden to remain undefeated. Jim McQuarrie scored the deciding one hand toss with 45 seconds left as Eddie Brown led Bath with 16 points and McQuarrie added 10. Dwight Lord top scored for Camden with 14 points.
Allie Jewett tops the Colonial Club Bowling league with a 103 average after nine weeks. He leads Johnny Sanborn by two, with Don Jewett in third at 99.1. The 23 bowlers above 90 mark span a 36-player league, a strong showing this season. The Murads hold the high team single string, while Wings set a dubious record using a dummy, against league rules.
Miss Dorothy Reardon of Portsmouth New Hampshire is spending Christmas with her parents at 59 Pearl Street. Her house guest is Miss Josephine Pyska, a former Gorham Normal School roommate. Miss Pyska, from North Monmouth, teaches in Livermore.
Treasury records reveal a long, quiet stream of conscience money from anonymous donors since 1811. Stories range from a man mailing ten cents after each beer to a Civil War veteran returning pension money, to a teen duplicating postage stamps.
Miss Gertrude Haskell daughter of ex Alderman and Mrs Robert Haskell and a Times carrier has been confined to her home nearly ten days due to injuries from an automobile accident and is now recovering.
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