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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
5
About 20 American Legion and auxiliary members attended the Kennebec Council meeting in Waterville. Harold Libby reappointed Richmond postmaster for a third term. Several residents attended events in Portland and Skowhegan. others received births and weddings notices. Lincoln’s birthday programs and Local Legion activities filled the Richmond social calendar with meetings, dances, and charitable drives through February.
Tuesday proved the coldest winter morning in Bath with heavy vapor making outdoor work difficult. Automobiles started poorly or failed to start while plumbers were kept busy thawing pipes. Mercury readings varied across East Broomwick and surrounding sections as winter’s chill persisted.
A Maine notices column records a program featuring accompanists and soloists including Mrs Iver King Ethel Bailey and Miss White with works by Suppe Chopin Mendelssohn and Beethoven Refreshments followed The next gathering will be hosted by Miss White at her Gardiner home Social visits include Mr and Mrs Clyde Smith in Gardiner Mrs Rosabelle Perry in Augusta and Miss Lucille Utter with Mrs Charles Coffin in Gardiner Also obituary notices Sarah E Gile dies in Portland following surgery She was a Bowdoinham native and widow of Rev Orrison Gile Funeral held in Bowdoinham Ridge cemetery Beulah Rebekah Mt Carmel OES installation held with Frances Curran matron leading officers and a reception Following visits by Mrs W W Gardiner Mrs T J Souchard Mrs E J Jack and others in Augusta Gardiner Orren True in Gardiner connected to New England Telephone Co Dr H L Sulphen visits ill father A L Stilphen in Pittston Russell Maley and others noted in Brunswick and Portland travel.
The Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street church held its monthly meeting in the Deering room. The group organized committees for floral press scrapbooks devotion membership lieutenants and refreshments and planned a cooked food sale with a 20 member attendance.
Danny Fraser an 18 year old from North End caught a tomcod with his bare hands while smelt fishing at Whiskeay Creek through the ice near Steep Landing. He was with Robert Green and Johnny Mullaney when the tomcod surfaced through the race hole and the boy grabbed it onto the ice. Monhegan island will have regular seaplane service next summer improving access from the mainland.
Miss Elizabeth Hunt and family from Bath pass weekend with Harold F. Hunt. Mrs Jennie Todd and Alonzo Hunt back from Hyde Park and Somerville after six weeks visiting sisters Nancy Davis and Sarah McKenney. Todd heads to Lisbon soon. Reverend F W Hovey visited friends in Robinhood. Althea Loveitt visits Bath High School weekend with parents. Alfred Rowe from New York visited E C Higgins. Maurice Pinkham moves to Bay Point with children Helen Audrey and Merton joining Center School. attendance now 23. Lunches served at noon supervised by Ruth Powers. Raphael Higgins, Lawrence Lane, Raymond Hildreth, Andrew Rowe from Benton guests at Everett Higgins home. Mrs William O Oliver hosted Working League. supper planned for the 10th and a Valentine social. Elsie Mains visits Bath with Charles Mains. Mr and Mrs Alvah Reynolds visit Bath. Alton Reed of Winnegance in town. Melvin Cunningham visits Bath, brother Alex Cunningham. W O Oliver drives to Bath. Charles Mains, called Bobbie, ill. Dr Smith attends. Christian Endeavor at First Baptist led by Mrs Marjorie Hagan. Mrs T M Hagan visits Bath. Sermon topics at First Baptist: Resurrection and Bealities of the Future. evening sermon on Christ's Purpose in Coming. Rev F W Hovey visits Bath to see daughters Amy and Grace. Amy Hovey travels from Gorham to Bath to visit Grace at F S Heald’s.
At a Tuesday noon Bath Rotary luncheon at the Phoenix three new members were received Guy W. Green Frank F. Colburn Jr and Ralph G Stetson. Mayor Small praised city officials and discussed graft allegations Armory plans for the old City Hall and school per capita costs. The meeting also noted unemployment costs and a proposal to reduce high school hall fees.
A Maine born skipper and son of a Maine sea captain commanded the freighter Quaker City loading 600 tons for London and Hull at Portland. Captain James J. Baker, Bangor native, sailed in square-rigged ships and was second mate on the William P. Frye when it sank in 1915. Also aboard was Lewiston’s William Clark, third assistant engineer. The ship carried birch and oak logs, zinc spelter, flour, a large cargo for England, and sailed after loading 800 tons in Portland.
A Bath young woman in another city encloses five dollars for the Bath Red Cross Fund saying the gift may help alleviate suffering of poor souls. She notes feeding the bread line and urges continued support as drought and economic downturn grow need. Subscriptions are received by treasurer Charles C. Low at Bath Savings Institution.
A proposal to fund full time state fire wardens and purchase forest fighting gear to raise rural fire protection in Sagadahoc County is being circulated for town meetings. If approved, the state covers most costs while towns pay $12.50 toward equipment and appoint a deputy warden when needed.
The Hammond street corner shop once run by Charles Catell, a Bangor institution, has been leased to Arokas Candy Co. of Worcester. Zoidois Brothers previously owned it, and the new tenants plan to manufacture candy in showroom windows, showcasing the process to the public.
Five Islands residents share visits from Bath and Boston, with social events and church news. Hagan skates Robin son’s pond on Wednesday, Grange meeting features musical readings, and officers are elected for the Five Island church.
A Bath audience is promised a fine program Thursday at Morse High Auditorium. Antonio Netto baritone with Mathilde Bastulli soprano Ida Verstein soprano and Luisa Netto pianist perform opera and semi classical works in two parts from Pergolesi to Mascagni. Morse High School Orchestra under John H Grindell will precede and intermission selections. Tickets at Desmonds and Hallets. Legion posts urge support for building fund.
Carl L Kronstrand ten year old son of Carl G and Vivian B Kronstrand died at 91 Court street after a brief illness. He is survived by his parents a brother and his grandparents. The funeral will be Thursday morning at nine from St Marys church.
Evangelist Gram delivered a Sunday evening lecture at the Masonic temple clarifying the unpardonable sin. He cited scriptures on repentance and God’s mercy, noted that quenching the Holy Spirit leads to the sin, and urged sincere confession and obedience. The Pine Tree Academy quartet sang, with future talks announced and a public invitation extended.
At a special meeting at the clerk Edward’s office, the Samoset Steamboat Co approved a fine dividend. The discussion noted growing interest in boat travel, especially on the Bath to Boothbay route, as reflected in the report presented.
January receipts for the Kennebec bridge reached 4265.45 dollars, up 1417.70 from January 1930, aided by 200 trip books sold for trucks and autos. About 5000 more people crossed, with motor vehicles increasing by over 2500 and 947 cash-paying cars boosting revenue despite commuter tickets.
The funeral of Mrs Alice A Pinkham wife of Ernest Pinkham was Sunday afternoon at their home 36 West Street Rev David L Wilson of Central Church officiating. The bearers were Forrest Maines John Albert and George Pinkham. Burial was in Oak Grove Foxcroft. Piscataquis R A C has bought the entire block of Olney Higgins located in Union Square.
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