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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
2
Woolwich adopts a budget preparation process where a committed group drafts a budget, discusses it with citizens, and reports findings before the annual meeting. The system aims to inform voters and prevent overspending and rushed warrants. Bowdoinham also experiments with secret Australian ballot voting to nominate candidates in advance.
Collier's Weekly printed a strong editorial criticizing the abuse and slander aimed at President Hoover and other officials. It condemns untrue reflections and urges fairness, arguing political discussion should be civil and not devolve into vilification.
William G McAdoo argues the government should seize all income of bootleggers and narcotics traders to close the deficit. He says the plan targets big operators first, forcing illicit vendors from the market and leaving small sellers with few supplies. He acknowledges the approach may not reach all offenders but believes it would test the idea's effectiveness.
The piece weighs whether a war exists in the Orient noting no formal declarations yet heavy fighting and rising costs. It questions definitions of war and ponders the meaning of the term as lives are sacrificed and property damaged.
Motorists report several narrow escapes from injuring children walking or coasting in the streets. This season brings icy spots making cars hard to stop and hard to steer. Parents and teachers should warn children to avoid streets as much as possible.
West Bath grange heard Rev. Charles R. Sims discuss Abraham Lincoln, praising his leadership and ideals. The program included songs, readings, and questions, with refreshments served afterward as members prepared for a Washington birthday observance and a future play event.
Frigate Constitution post V F W has placed about 30 receptacles in grocery stores citywide to encourage donations for the poor. The post hopes shoppers will add an extra can or food item to the basket or receptacle. They will coordinate with the Red Cross and Salvation Army and distribute Republic donated goods.
Morse seniors stage a clever play with students delivering a staged victory between acts. Candy was sold during the evening, adding a small fundraising ambiance to the program.
Thirty eight Grace Church Men's club members met Thursday as Charles J. Donnell explained the China Japan hostilities. He argued the dispute stems from the boycott against Japan and not from Japanese expansion. He warned China would struggle against war due to lack of equipment if war breaks out. Lunch followed, served by Daniel Williams and Warren Hawley. Next week Lieut. John A. Lord will discuss Old Bath Ships and the rebuilding of the Constitution.
Mrs. Wilbur Dennison of Pownal was hospitalized with a bad cut and a sprained shoulder after her Chevrolet coupe was caught between two large trucks on the Bath Brunswick road opposite Red Lantern Inn. Her husband escaped injury, the cars suffered heavy damage, and Brunswick police investigated the incident involving a Massachusetts truck carrying potatoes.
Mayor Harold P Small and City Marshal Walter Whitney designate South Street Winter Street and Oliver Street hills as official sliding hills for children. Oliver Street replaces Beacon Street Hill. signs and officers will guide and protect sliders, with parental cooperation urged.
The Morse high school senior class elected its year book editorial staff for the Spring publish. Officers include Howard Mayo editor in chief Carol Stevens assistant editor Leon Genthner business manager Edward Larrabee and Charles Lee assistant business managers Jeannette Shackford and Evelyn Trott girls for girls writeups Archie Main and James Temple boys for boys writeups Barbara Fisher and Kate McCarty girls for girls sport writeups Harry Ring and Newell Wilson boys for boys sport writeups. A feature notes Maine blueberries cover a huge cultivation area in eastern Maine with 92 percent of world supply.
An article traces George Washington born Feb 11 rather than Feb 22, citing Mount Vernon Bible inscriptions and a 1752 calendar reform that shifted dates. It notes Protestant resistance to Gregorian change and public protests over “11 days,” with Washington reportedly observing Feb 11 out of sentiment though honoring Feb 22 legally.
Edward L. White of Bowdoinham announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from Sagadahoc County. He will face N. Gratz Jackson of Bath to succeed Ellis L. Aldrich, who retires to run for county attorney. White, 50, is a longtime Sagadahoc resident, former legislator, and active in local and fraternal organizations. He is married with two children.
Boy Scout troop No. 53 met Friday evening at the American Legion hall with 14 present and one new member admitted. A business meeting discussed plans for the Washington Birthday exercises at Masonic Temple, and Scoutmaster Kimball urged new members. Afterward, games and refreshments followed. next meeting is Friday at the Legion hall. The region valued January’s mild weather, while February’s snows boost timber and pulpwood activity, aiding fuel supply and hauling in Eastport.
In Bath, Newell leads a return to form as the iron works replace fibre pie plates with steel and reconstruct wharves. J P Morgan’s Corsair yacht project anchors a broader resurgence, with Morgan visiting 11 times and the yard expanding from trawlers to coast guard ships, reaffirming Bath’s tradition of building strong ships.
At the annual meeting held Friday afternoon in the church ladies room, Mrs. Charles E. Plaisted was elected president, with Mrs. Samuel R. Percy and Miss Alice Varney as vice presidents, Mrs. Clifford B. Wilb and secretary, and Mrs. Warren E. Kershner treasurer. Isabelle E. Carter chairs the flower fund. Directors named include Mrs. Edwin D. Hardin and others. Reports were read and accepted. the treasurer called it a successful year. Corsage bouquets were given to retiring officers Mrs. Walter H. Bowker, Mrs. Elmer Hodgkins, and Mrs. Clarence W. Morse.
The crew of the Coast Guard patrol boat Daphne, sailing from Bath Iron Works, held a farewell reception and dance at Music Hall on Thursday evening. About 150 attended as the Pine Tree Serenaders provided music and "Frenchie" the patrol boat cook led the orchestra. Intermission refreshments were served along with several entertaining numbers.
Leon B. Pennell of 14 High street completed twenty years of unbroken service with the New England Tel and Tel Co Friday. A combination man by experience in various departments, he began at 19 in Brunswick under Ralph Totman, now an official of the company, while Howard Larrabee, then test man, was at the Bath office.
Robert E. Maass Jr of Arrowsic wed Margaret Quin nam of Wiscasset in a Sunday evening ceremony conducted by justice of the peace Frank H. Snipe. The couple were attended only by themselves.
The Daphne was placed in commission Friday morning at 10 o'clock by Commissioner P. B. Eaton. It is expected to depart early Monday for Boston to take on ammunition and calibrate compasses. John Houghton of Washington street is passing a few days in Boston.
A dense crossword fill featuring clues for nautical terms, historical figures, and geographic hints. Notable entries include a two masted vessel, Japanese gateway, and words like unchanging signifying eternity, plus a range of people and places across global references.
Eighteen members from Roland Smith post No 21 American Legion returned from Rockland after a successful visit to organize a new district council. Posts from Winslow Holbrook Damariscotta Vinalhaven Wiscasset Camden Thomaston Union and Boothbay Harbor attended. Officers elected include Rockland commander Lewis Cates and Roland Smith post vice commander Roscoe E Perkins. The council will meet in Bath on March 17. Supper was served and Damariscotta post led a degree ceremony. State Commander Smith Dunnack attended. Traveling was difficult due to icy roads but all returned safely.
John W. Brown of Woolwich, secretary of the Maine Old Age Pension League, is seeking the Republican nomination for representative to the Legislature from Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich. His papers are circulating and he would push an old age pension law. Frank R. Bailey announced January 27 as another candidate. Freeman Merritt of Sebasco, last session’s representative, has not decided on renomination. Brown’s platform centers on pension legislation.
Rehearsals for The Full House progress as The Thespians prepare a second season production. The three act farce by Fred Jackson features an able cast and strong backing from associate members. Associate members listed include Mrs. William D. Sewall and many others. calls to join go to Charles F. Cummings or Miss Miriam W. Kimball.
Sixth grade at Weeks Street school presented an observance program for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Dorothy Bourque led. I talks were given by George McKellar, Alice Geneau, Marguerite Brown, Raymond Watson, Phyllis Haggett, Edward Jenkins. Impromptu anecdotes followed by several students. Miss Bessie F. Greenblatt teaches the class.
Gustaf Setterberg a North Bath youth was injured in the woods while chopping wood for Charles W. Broden. A heavy wood chip flew from a tree and struck him in the face near the left eye. He was taken to City hospital for treatment and the injury was not expected to be serious to the optic.
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