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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
2
Representative Sumner f Sewall of Bath speaks at Portland Rotary on aviation progress since World War I. He cites U S lines as faster and more reliable and notes Dutch Swiss and Polish airlines buying American airliners. He argues air transport is vital for national defense and a symbol of American initiative.
An 80 degree temperature drop Tuesday left roads slushy and icy with pools and wet cars. By night the mercury fell below freezing and near zero by Wednesday, freezing brakes and keeping garages busy. Despite rough driving, Wednesday morning was safer than 24 hours earlier due to late snow covering glare ice. The Junior Chamber of Commerce begins with active promise, and praise goes to the city street department and neighboring towns for snow clearance this winter.
The note urges residents to feed birds during a harsh winter to ease suffering for two or three weeks. It emphasizes birds’ role in insect control in summer and frames feeding as a good deed and beneficial for the ecosystem.
Bath reports a successful Winter Carnival despite a daylong snowstorm. Committees ran the show efficiently and deserve commendation for the event's smooth handling and overall enjoyment.
Winter sports in New England are gaining popularity with newspapers dedicating more space to pictures and stories. The coverage fuels public interest in this winter fun.
Members of the Les Camarades Musicaux met at Mrs. Robert B. Hatch home for a Wednesday session. A paper on The Homer Family opened the program, followed by numerous musical selections including duets, trios, solos, and a finale featuring Verdi and Mercadante pieces.
New Democratic and Republican city committees for the coming year were chosen at last week’s Wednesday night caucuses. Democratic wards list members led by William E. McLaughlin in Ward 1 and Ruth H. Farnham in Ward 5 with several others. Republican wards include Annie M. Deering in Ward 1 and Howard E. Blake in Ward 7, among multiple names per ward.
A kitchen rubbish fire on the top floor of Church block 44 54 Front street was stopped by quick Engine 4 response and chemicals. Observers in Washington street alerted the crew after sighting a glow near City Hall square. Sagadahoc council and Sacred Heart circle had just moved in, with damage kept to a few hundred dollars.
Mr and Mrs William P Hill celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their Middle street home after a ceremony in 1876 at Grace church. The couple, married Feb 15 1876, hosted open house for relatives and friends with two sons Roland F Hill and W Dayton Hill, all connected to Bath Iron Works.
Hon Rupert H Baxter is elected vice president and Charles A Litchfield becomes director at Worumbo Manufacturing Co meeting in Lisbon Falls. The year’s report shows improved finances, record orders, and a promising outlook with Walter A Gutman president and a slate including Oliver Moses 2nd treasurer and Walter E Plummer clerk.
The Ladies Aid of Beacon Street church held a chicken pie supper last week, selling over 150 tickets. Mrs. William J. Craft led as general chair, with Mrs. John M. Howe as dining room chair. Organizers decorated for St Valentine’s and shared duties across kitchen and dining committees among many volunteers.
Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus host a Washington's Birthday bridge party at K of C hall on Friday evening February 21. Daughters committee includes Mrs. Anna Perry chair and several matrons. Knights committee led by Henry M. Biggins with John M. Conley and others. Reservations via Mrs. McLaughlin or Mrs. Perry. refreshments provided.
Orin Crosby of the 152nd company C C C spent the weekend with his relatives Mr and Mrs Ralph Bertrand at their Fryeburg home.
Mrs Linwood F Cait of Pine Tree troop No 1 Girl of America received a Blue Thanks Badge from her troop in appreciation of her work with Scouting in Bath. The ceremony followed a Mother Daughter Valentine tea at the Y M C A troop headquarters. Tea, songs, dances, and an investiture of Ruth Murphy as a tenderfoot accompanied the event.
The Baptist Young People's Union held a Valentine social at the First Baptist vestry last Wednesday attended by forty five young people. Miss Lucy Rogers and Miss Roselyn E Hall led entertainment with Mrs C Lloyd Hooker Mrs H Chester McKenzie and Mrs Harold J Carter preparing refreshments. Performances included piano and violin by Evelyn Soth eard Melvin Pratt a piano solo by Leah Merrill and a violin solo by Melvin Pratt. All members over 15 are invited to Sunday evening meeting at six with Miss Roselyn Hall leading a discussion on respecting authority.
James McQuarrie and Fernand Pom erleau top the YMCA high school league scoring with 70 points each through games up to February 8. Charles Plummer trails with 59, followed by Maynard Pinkham 57 and Joseph Grace 55 among other leaders.
The article notes the annual track meet banquet will be held March 19 with entries for the March 7 meet distributed. Some attendees urge less speaking and more entertainment, and blanks for team entries may be obtained at the Y M A office. Names at the meets include Clifton Tedford, Robert Footer, Charles Osborne, Frank Harvie, Oscar Tanguay, Durward Shorey, Page Chaney, Henry Mank, E A Jewett, Alfred Neal, and William C Perkins.
Pres Elmer W Rogers Treas Edward T Whitehouse and Sec Melvin H Savage were re elected at the annual meeting James B Knight was elected vice president The directors were reelected An intensive drive is to be made for the balance of the fund to purchase the Memorial monument hoped to be received and set up for dedication on Fireman's Memorial Sunday June 14
Executors of the Annie Palmer estate sell the two story brick block at 26 Center Street Bath to Belle Levine of Bath wife of Samuel Levine long-time Bath Department Store operator. The sale to residuary legatees Asa C. Palmer and Gersham Palmer children was closed Saturday.
Miss Constance Grange of Washington Street entertained her contract club on Monday for a luncheon gathering.
Delegation from Bath camp 7407 Modern Woodmen of America led by Chief Forester Fred Stover attended a Portland meeting Thursday evening where fraternal degrees were worked. The team received high compliments for its performance.
The First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Bath, at 109 Front Street, approved several loans chiefly for Bath home improvements. President Edwin R. Andrews notes strong inquiries for investments and loans and says the association will aid Bath business and has many applications under consideration.
The Winter Street Fireside Club announces Sunday talks at its regular venue. Speakers include Charles F. Cummings on Feb 23, Samuel McCall on Mar 1, Henry F. Deetjen on Mar 8, Miss Gertrude J. Diggery on Mar 15, Perry Hayden on Mar 22, Mrs Sumner Sewall on Mar 29, and Mrs Rodney Roundy on Apr 5.
Mrs. Brown addresses the Union of Clubs outlining federation work and upcoming events. She notes the Washington D C board session last month, talks on new club departments, and federation days including Bowdoin Art Day on May 8 and American Home Day at the University of Maine on March 24. The next Union meeting is set for April in Lisbon.
A roll call by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue shows 582 memberships and 580.32 in special gifts. The report notes volunteers who passed life saving and swimming tests and lists Enrolled Volunteers Motor Corps and staff assistants including Mrs Carl Anderson and Miss Kate McCarty among others. An 85 member increase from 1934 is recorded.
Miss Carolyn Moses reports volunteers made six lap covers ten bedside bags sent to Togus Maine six cushion covers to Bedford Massachusetts twelve hot water bag covers and twelve bibs for the mentally deficient to the American Red Cross in Washington D C six Christmas bags sent to soldiers and sailors in remote posts all items produced by volunteers.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of 24 Washington Street left Sunday night for New York City. Mrs Sewall will return home the middle of the week while Sewall plans to stay longer.
A scrambled crossword puzzle listing clues and partial answers from a weekly page. The grid items include numbers and terms such as hats frighten yellow fossil printer's sized vegetable measure and other wordplay entries, with several across and down clues spanning topics from geography to anatomy and language.
Cosmo club officials and members met Friday in Bath for a formal supper and deliberations. Leslie J. Wold presided as club president, with music by Mrs. Hodgdon and Mrs. Pierce, and attendees including Mrs. Deering, Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Kimball, and numerous other members and guests.
The Sacred Heart circle of Daughters of Isabella hosted a Valentine party Friday from 2 30 to 4 30 in Church block rooms. Thirty children attended despite the storm, enjoyed games, prizes, ice cream, and candy. Winners included Phyllis Percival, Mary Alice Clapps Albert Veilleux, Nadeau, Madeline Kronstrand, Eugene Burgess, Arthur Lemoine, Virginia Nadeau.
Freshman Negative team won against the Senior Affirmative in a morning assembly at Morse High School debating the resolution that Bath citizens should receive free medical and hospital care. Judges were Errol Baker Arthur J Dunton and Mark W Hennnessy.
Mrs Rupert H. Baxter, Mrs Alden G. Smith and Mrs Sumner Sewall were luncheon guests Thursday of Mrs James P. Baxter Jr at the Eastland in Portland.
Coaches Howard Keyo of Rumford and Zeke Dwelley of Edward Little praised the community’s hospitality after the storm delayed and expanded the carnival. About 100 overnight guests were cared for by Bath citizens and Rotary, increasing costs by at least $100. Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach chaired the event.
City health officer Dr Joseph FE Smith issued a warning as a severe cold epidemic spreads. Parents should keep children home at first sign of illness and contact a physician, a measure also advised for other family members to prevent measles or mumps spread.
J Sumner Bailey was voted an honorary member of Woolwich grange No 68 P of H at the February 12 meeting. He is the only living charter member of the 61 year old grange and is convalescing from pneumonia. A Valentine party was held with program directed by Mrs Ethel Shea and refreshments served.
Mrs. Fred Kittridge of High street has returned to Bangor due to her grandson Richard Hastings illness relapse. Richard Hastings is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hastings and his condition is grave.
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