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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
2
Delegates at a Augusta committee meeting debated a preferential ballot for the state convention. A recount showed 10 in favor, 9 against, outlining risks of endorsing a candidate voters might reject in primaries. Critics warn it could create an unhappy mismatch with voter choice.
Austin H. MacCormick, a Maine native and Bowdoin graduate, now NYC commissioner of corrections, suspended the warden and charged a deputy warden as he assumed control to root out narcotics trading and prison gang influence at Welfare Island. He entered the mess hall unarmed with one deputy, facing a tense crowd and earning guarded respect from inmates.
The Kennebec river crossing between Richmond and Dresden loses money for the state with tolls for the past year about four thousand dollars below operating costs. Ice shuts the river for roughly half the year, letting some cross without tolls while toll collectors and draw operators are idle.
Public works crews do good work removing browntail and gypsy moth nests but homeowners must share the burden. With federal help, the pests can be eliminated in this region if all lend a hand while snow remains.
Maine potato raisers celebrate stronger market with barrels selling around $2.25, roughly double last season’s level. Higher prices boost income for Aroostook County and, by extension, broader Maine prosperity.
Thursday night’s Winter Street Men's club meeting was a success from start to finish. The basketball team served a baked beans and ham supper while James Jenkins, famed coach, revealed culinary skill. A new secretary report, date changes, committee appointments, and thanks to Albert Redlon closed the event, highlighted by a film and lecture on Historic Maine. Forty seven men attended, not counting the boys who served the meal.
Polar Star lodge No. 114 F A M hosted Emery W Booker district deputy grand master of the 14th district for an inspection and praise. Four members with over 50 years as Masons were presented Julius Ansert Warren C Pashard Oscar F Williams and Ernest F Kelley. Supper by Genesta chapter No 73 O E S preceded the lodge meeting led by Worshipful Master Donald N Small.
In North Sydney Nova Scotia 3000 residents await the Montcalm ice breaker carrying food for distressed communities as it sails to Ingonish then St Paul’s Island. A correspondent reports destitute fathers stealing sheep and dairy cows being slaughtered or dumped into the sea amid severed communications and frozen harbors.
Lettie Ware Meader, state director of re employment, urges all registered unemployed to notify their county office monthly that they remain active. A personal visit, letter, or call keeps the card active. inactivity ends the month after no renewal. Lester Knight of Washington street is home-bound due to a buzz saw accident severing two fingertips.
Friday meeting at Mrs Parker O Rogers home. next at Mrs Harry F Oliver's. Ice conditions good for skating and ice boating after rain. Women’s Auxiliary card party at Community club house with 15 attending. Evening Workers group held supper and contests. next meeting Feb 2. Church services at Winnegance noted with Miss Sims speaking. L T L and Ladies Society met. Valentine party planned for Feb 13. patchwork activity reported.
Evelyn Brent, noted Hollywood star, headlines a personal appearance tour at Bath Opera House on Thursday. She is joined by Harry Fox, Broadway comedian, in a two show program with matinee and evening performances. Brent’s act promises dramatic prowess from films by Paramount, RKO, Columbia and Universal.
Frank M Talbot and Miss Catharine E O Donnell both of Bath were married Friday evening at St Mary s rectory with Rev Ludger Melancon officiating The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 78 High Street Bath The bride educated at Morse High School and Bath City Hospital Training School for Nurses received the Doris Chase Purington medal and later served as operating room supervisor before private nursing duties
Treasurer William L. Skelton reports a $5 contribution from the Bath Shipbuilders Employer Association directed to the President's Birthday ball committee. Maine Automobile Registration Bureau officials will accept registrations February 12 and 13 in Bath Hall using the emergency room in the basement near the north entrance, with Ex-Mayor Harold P. Small overseeing the office during the two days.
E Mason Wrights Holsteins posted the highest average milk production in 1933 for the Androscoggin Valley Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Rosdale Farm Guernseys ranked third with 5.22 percent. Wrights also set top butterfat per cow 302.62 lbs.
The annual N. E. Sportsmen's and Boat Show opens February 3 at Mechanics' Building in Boston for eight days. Displays include evergreen trees, rocks, and earth for staged landscapes, a Sioux Indian Village led by Chief Buffalo Bear, Princess Buffalo Bear, and Chief Crazy Bull. Jane the New Brunswick cow moose returns, noted for hospital treatment in Philadelphia. Live animals and fish fill the exhibit with fly casting, log rolling, and water sports in a 100-foot tank.
The State of Maine will present an extensive exhibit at the New England Sportsmen's Show under the direction of George J. Stobie Commissioner of Fisheries and Game.
John L. Jack of Topsham announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc county register of probate. He has long been active in party circles and was appointed to the post after William F. Dunham of Richmond died last summer. Nomination papers are circulating and broad county support is expected.
Republican city committee chose Feb 13 for ward caucuses and Feb 15 for mayoralty caucus at its first meeting ahead of the municipal election. A follow up meeting is planned next Tuesday. The Democratic committee also met and set Feb 13 for its caucus to nominate ward tickets and mayoral candidates, with committees to canvass and prepare tickets.
World war ace Sumner Sewall, long a Bath aviation figure, files primary papers to run for Representative to the Legislature from Bath. A Bath alderman in his first year, he is a son of Mary L. and the late William D. Sewall, married with children, residing in the former Emma Eames house on North Street.
Mrs James E Lockery of 418 Washington street hosted a small card party for the South End P T A for four tables of play. Prize winners included Mrs William H Small and Mrs John. South End P T A plans a Founders Day Silver Tea at Mrs J Albert Redlon's 62 Lemont street with date to be announced.
Mrs. Walter S. Russell commends Chief Parks and Bath fire department for their prompt and careful handling of a blaze at 868 High Street last Monday. She praises their consideration of others' property and notes the department's saving effect on her home and neighborhood.
The Thespians will present The Late Christopher Bean at Columbia Theatre on Friday night February 9. The Broadway hit by Sidney Howard is set near Bath and features an excellent cast directed by H. A. Huse. Miss Georgina French returned to Portsmouth after a weekend with her brother Thomas French of High Street.
Puzzle clues list with numbered hints covering topics from anatomy to geography and language. The fragmentary grid includes references to a southern European nation, Greek physician, various body parts, verbs like begin and harvest, and terms for measurements, objects, and roles, all in a cryptic crosswords style.
Announcement of the January 24 marriage at Pine Point of George A. Bragdon of Bath and Pearl O Snow daughter of Rufus H Groves of Brunswick. Rev G Elmer Mossman officiated with witnesses including the bride's father her sister Mrs Alice Dougall and the bride's children Paul and Barbara. Bragdon long resident of Bath at 17 Trufant Street.
Chester L Carr and Bessie S Kingsbury of Bath wed Thursday evening at Grace rectory in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles M Tubbs. Attendants were Charles E Parks Jr and Mrs Alexander R MacDonald. Carr is a tool dresser and is the son of Mr and Mrs George H Carr. Kingsbury is the daughter of Ralph W Kingsbury.
Due to illness in the family editors request communication with Mrs. Robertson at 17 Regent Street North Cambridge Massachusetts regarding Florence Sherman formerly of Melrose and the sister or niece Etta Sherman.
George R. Booker and a four man crew cleared brown tail moth nests across Bath since December 18, burning nests and trimming damaged trees. The Civilian Works Administration funded the effort, earning praise from selectmen and residents for Orchard and bush clearance and control of tent caterpillars with work likely to extend to West Bath before spring.
At West Bath grange hall the West Bath branch of Bath's American Red Cross held an all day session to review the annual work and financial reports prepared by secretary Mrs. Everett S. Stackpole. Mrs. J. Everett Mayo read the reports. 20 members attended and the day included remaking children's garments and tacking two quilts. Dinner committee for this meeting included Mrs. Harold E. Freeman and others.
The Maine Progressive Union of Clubs is set to meet with the Cosmopolitaes of this city on Friday of this week. The agenda and attendees are not specified.
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