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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1939
Page
7
Commander Donald B. MacMillan, famed Arctic traveler, discusses the unvarnished realities of exploration. He notes mutiny and boredom arise from long voyages, praises Matthew Henson’s role, and insists the public rarely hears the full hardships behind Peary’s Pole voyage.
Vernon Mattson Jr and friends of Newton Center Mass spent the weekend at the Mattson cottage on the South shore. Numerous Bath Brunswick and West Bath residents visited relatives, attended the ice on Silver Lake, or were guests at cottages. Several outages include Seguin Island keepers, cottage moves, births, and local visits spanning Jan 18 to the weekend with multiple family entries.
A real wild animal hunt unfolds near Main Stream as snow is scanned for tracks. A posse with dogs hopes to catch or kill the strange beast blamed for blood curdling shrieks disturbing nearby families. Tracks seen for two winters, now frequent. four inch rounds with no toe marks, suggesting a heavy animal.
Planned for some time but held pending pardon petition hearings for nine CIO organizers jailed in Auburn for conspiracy during the 1937 strike. CIO counsel A Raymond Rogers said no strike is planned and workers are angry over denials. Ernest Henry of Lynn Mass is the only outside organizer active locally. other organizers are expected. Miss Eileen Jones returns to Lewiston after weekend with her parents.
Maine plans to boost tuna fishing as recreation with Governor Barrows offering a largest catch trophy. The Maine Development Commission will record results, Bailey Island and Maine Tuna Clubs will award club prizes, and communities plan local clubs as boats and gear gear up for the season.
A two story house and adjoining barn on the New Vineyard road one mile from Strong village burned Thursday morning. The Worthley home housed two families Earl Smith and Mr and Mrs Landry. Furniture and valuable books destroyed, insurance loss not known. Fire started on the second floor and spread to the kitchen before discovery. barn, stock saved.
Parker Head notes a nose injury from splitting wood and ongoing wood work by locals for Frank Wyman. Scouts meet at the schoolhouse with a First Aid test. a Center Pond hike and Penny Party follow. Residents visit Bath and Woolwich. others host guests, attend club, and celebrate church events.
The National Essay Contest for 1939 invites essays under 1000 words written on one side of paper with author details in the upper left corner. Submissions close April 15 1939 and winners are announced May 22 1989. Awards include ten prize ocean trips on American ships and 20 cash prizes from $25 to $10.
Harold M. Meader longtime Shead High School coach will complete duties this week and join Stephens High School at Rumford as athletic director and faculty member. At a Shead assembly students praised him as one of the greatest coaches on Washington County soil before his departure.
Mrs Clyde H Smith of Skowhegan wife of United States Representative Smith from Maine Second District has been named treasurer of the Congressional Club which includes wives of senators and representatives. The club owns a large clubhouse at 16th and New Hampshire Avenue and hosts teas dinners and dances. As treasurer Mrs Smith will have busier days at the National Capital where Congressman and Mrs Smith entertain many guests from Maine and she is active in the Congressional set.
Prince Edward Island, the original home of Canada s fur farming, shows 730 fox farms in 1936 with 21 928 animals including 21 783 silver fox. Investment reached 1 965 000 with fox farm sales 1 474 pelts 25 608 valued at 834 200 and animals born 33 231. Ontario and Quebec expanded the industry beyond PEI while Dominion wide totals show 8 142 fur farms and 16 935 000 invested in 1936.
In Phippsburg with town meeting near, voters eye candidates for selectmen after William Bowie’s death. Incumbents Wyman and Bartlett Likely to seek reelection. others rumored. Meanwhile Sebasco boatbuilding advances as ice cutting shifts to Cushman ice house. WPA road work continues on crossroad. winter road sanding praised. Cushmans tour Europe. Feb town accounts prep begins. Popham cottages relocate from sea threat. possible warrant article seeks funds for a Popham wharf.
Sailor's Snug Harbor reports Horace Brown formerly of Bay Point is hospitalized on Staten Island and watching his health. Bay Point and Bath community notices cover baby arrivals, hospital visits, motor trips to Bath, improving cold at home, and local social visits. Also described are bird feeding efforts at Navajo and residents visiting Bath.
Edgar LaPointe and Walter Pollard of this city were found guilty of extortion after arraignment and given six months probation. They avoided fines for a technical violation while claiming Warner signed three promissory notes for 15 dollars. The case revealed a wiring mixup at the building. A deputy district attorney presided as the neighborhood power dispute arose. The Gem Theatre in Winthrop, rebuilt after a fire, nears its February 4 opening with a modern 400-seat layout and neon marquee.
Banzer and Aroos posted a December surplus after charges of 109 911 dollars, down from 122 966 dollars in December 1937. For 17 months ended December 31 the surplus after charges totals 238 969 dollars. After preferred dividend requirements on 38 280 shares, the balance equals 33 cents per common share on 141 792 shares. in 1937 surplus after charges was 845 224 dollars, or 4 61 dollars per share after preferred dividends.
O P Lowell of 28 Haynes Court owns Spot a small Spaniel who was named America's Bravest Dog of the Week by a national radio program. Early on Nov 28 a disastrous fire broke out in the Lowell home and Spot’s barking and behavior alerted the family of five allowing everyone to escape safely.
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