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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
2
Safety expert Charles A. Chayne urges a light foot and steady actions for all motorists. He warns against jerky steering and sudden accelerations, advises starting in higher gears on ice, and notes bicyclists pose greater hazards in winter.
Bath's municipal race shows weak campaign activity before election day as candidates ramp up efforts and prepare for votes. Local officials and residents anticipate turnout and note limited rallies or events ahead of polls opening.
A note suggests an upcoming forecast on when the Kennebec River will thaw and ice will depart. The date remains uncertain, with residents awaiting official word and potential seasonal activity changes dependent on the melt.
Maine official warns Boland fuel oil bill could spark heavy taxation on homes. he notes auto taxes rose from low rates to 25 percent of car value and fears federal and state fuel taxes will drive homeowner burdens up. He urges Maine representatives to oppose the plan.
The Texas Corp marine department reports large structures No 23 and No 25 at the Texas yard will be dismantled after sale to E Perry Co Inc of Portland. Langdon Green nears completion of demolishing No 31 paint shop while No 54 awaits its turn. Jacob Verhues finishes removing deck planking and floor timbers from all wharves to lessen fire risk.
Sixth grade pupils directed by Miss Helen Hayes staged a Wednesday program at North Grammar School. Committee members were Kenneth Hil Betty Anderson and Betty Small. The lineup included tap dances songs piano pieces stories and recitations by students such as Dorothy Gilchrist Hilda Staples Ralph Dane Nancy Sewall Arlene Philbrick Lydia Smith Frances Flaherty Tanna Marie Purdue Arline Haley and others.
Charles C. Low of Bath chapter treasurer solicits gifts for China Relief. Red Cross chapters in 3,700 U.S. communities follow cables from Shanghai stressing the dire needs of thousands of Chinese children. Tele grams are sent by the American Advisory committee in Shanghai with funds disbursed through the China Relief Fund.
Mrs. M. S. Harradon of 5 Gamage Avenue Auburn sustained a fracture of the left wrist when knocked down by a large dog in a Hampshire Street home where she served as a domestic nurse. She was treated at six o clock at the C. M. G. Hospital by Dr. C. H. Rand.
Grades 5 A and 6 at North Grammar school receive Fifty Per Cent certificates showing more than half the pupils had all required dental corrections. Seven Point Pupils named include Evangeline Canacaris, Mary Boardman, Pauline Prest, and others across Grades Seven Six and Five A and B.
The Junior Garden club met at Mrs Sumner Sewall's home with Mrs Emily Moulton leading. Mary Morse gave the hike report while members visited the abandoned quarry southwest of the standpipe noting large stone blocks and a sunken garden like pool framed by pines.
Record shows multiple transfers of land and buildings across Bath Bowdoinham Topsham West Bath Woolwich and related towns. Notable entries include Hyde Windlass Co to George W. Stangel and Mary C. Blethen to Lawrence C. Bates with properties on An d rews Road Front Street and Middle Carrie E Fullerton to Elihu Pullerton among others.
Corliss Street church held Sunday school night led by the Sterling Bible class. Supt Silas E Plant directed a song service, with readings by Mrs Wilfred W Chaney and a duet by Mrs Harold S Walker and Rev Frederick P Moffatt. A violin offertory by Mrs William Paisley and piano by Isabelle Kennedy accompanied a sermon by the pastor. Miss Marie Robinson visits North Bath with Joseph L Robinson.
Mrs Paul Bagdikian president of the Cosmopolitan club hosted officers and committees at a buffet supper in the club house Friday to greet Mrs Maude Clark Gay president of the Maine Federation of Women's clubs during her visit. The event included decorative Spring flowers Washington birthday motifs and a menu of meat loaf scalloped potatoes beets and peach shortcake.
Miss Elsie Mae Allegrin daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Allegrin of 55 High Street married J Bernard Comeau son of Mrs Estelle M Comeau and the late James A Comeau in St Marys church with Rev David P Surrette officiating The couple left for a Boston trip and will reside at 32 Pleasant Street in this city.
The Women s Field Army for the Control of Cancer plans its second annual drive with Maine as the top contributor in 1937. Free clinics offer diagnosis and treatment. 600 examined found 113 positive cases. Bath unit organized under Miss Ruth Skillings as City Commander with local officers and an executive committee listed.
Polar Star Lodge Masons held Past Masters night with a chicken pie supper at 6 30 served by Genesta chapter O E S ladies. The Master Mason degree was conferred on a candidate by past masters including William A Furber as worthy master Delmar E Bates senior warden Joseph A Terrell junior warden Henry W Owen Jr secretary and others in various offices.
Oliver Spurgeon English M D of Philadelphia son of Wesley and Mrs English of Wilson Avenue Presque Isle collaborates with Gerald J Pearson BA MD a Temple University Medical School professor. They study neural organization for a book Common Neuroses of Children and Adults. English graduated Presque Isle High School 1918 and trained at the University of Maine Jefferson Medical College Montifore Hospital for Chronic Disease in New York City.
The Central Church annual reception and social drew a full parlor last Wednesday evening from 7:30 to eight. Hosts Assisting Dr. Wilson included Mr. and Mrs. Alexander MacDonald and other couples. Major William R. Kimball and friends greeted guests. A varied program featured piano duets, solos, accordion selections, a sketch by Robert Oliver, and enthusiastic encores followed by ices, cakes, and dancing with music by the Men's club orchestra.
The Democratic caucus nominated and elected ward aldermen wardens clerks and constables across seven wards led by Chairman Brown and Secretary Wold. Alexander Burgess Jr was named Ward 3 alderman with a full slate of councilmen ward officers and constables for each ward.
Captain William F. Plummer of this city reached Charleston on Wednesday last in command of the four masted schooner Helen Barnett Gring bound light from Liverpool. The vessel formerly carried lumber from Parrsboro Nova Scotia to Liverpool and was unreported on its first voyage under Plummer. After a 51 day voyage, the Gring returned to the United States late last December via the southern route. She is expected to load lumber at Charleston for a northern port.
Bath plans a new theatre located behind Front Street with a possible extension toward West Street. The Rockland Courier-Gazette notes the Lewiston Journal report and outlines the site area.
A seven and a half month old girl named Leilani Cahill swallowed a safety pin from her underclothes while in a crib. The pin traveled from throat to stomach, was tracked by X rays, and was safely eliminated at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. Surgeons declared the child out of danger after the ordeal aided by a police escort and rapid transport from Memorial Hospital to Boston.
The report lists aldermen and council members renominated across wards with attendance figures. Key figures include Fred W. Quimby as chairman, Merritt A. Mitchell and others serving as secretaries wardens ward clerks and constables. Attendance is noted as 18 and about 30 in two wards.
William H. Russell and Anna May Mayers were married Monday of last week by Ralph O. Dale at his Center street office. Russell drives a truck for Joseph Bisson and Mayers works as a bookkeeper at Fletcher's garage 221 Water street. They reside at 42 Mechanic street.
Miss Jane S. Murphy spoke on her experiences in China at an all day Winter Street Ladies' Aid meeting Friday. The 58 attendees enjoyed luncheon at 12 30 served by the January committee led by co chairs Elmer D. Hodgkins and Charlies C. Low. An exchange of food is planned for the next Friday afternoon meeting with hostesses Davis Hatch Wallace L. Atwood and Arthur C. Lemont.
Percy L. Miller, a welder at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, has opened a welding business at 514-18 Washington Street opposite the Bath Box Company. Two experienced welders will run the shop and conduct a welding school using the standard government course. Miller also highlights automobile welding and cites his role in the Brunswick Bath road project.
Hon. Frank H. Holley state assessor of taxes addressed Grace Church Men's club for over two hours on economy in municipal government. A supper preceded the talk and the committee for the March 3 meeting was named as Harry B. Briggs Jr Warren F. Hawley and Robert Brownell.
Miss Elizabeth B. Deering chaired the lunch committee for the Progressive Club Union event serving potato dishes, peas, pickles, rolls, pie and coffee. Assistants included Mrs. William W. Dennison, Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy, Miss Jennie P. Perkins, and Mrs. Fred W. Quimby. waitstaff featured Miss Mary E. Campbell and several others.
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