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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
2
A reader advocates converting Maine railroads to electric traction, powering locomotives from locally generated electricity. The plan would require dams and reservoirs to curb floods, create jobs, and be self liquidating as railroads fund power, reducing coal costs and stimulating regional development.
The article recalls the era when Maine schooners supplied most local coal, noting that modern imports rely on large colliers like the Berwindvale carrying about seven thousand tons. It contrasts the crews, provisioning, and jobs lost in Bath and other coastal towns as four masters and later fleets disappeared, shifting to bigger ports and ships.
A broad consensus in Maine favors increasing state funding for publicity in the next legislative session. Advocates argue increased advertising of recreational and agricultural opportunities will attract more tourists, boosting gas tax revenue and overall state commerce while leaving a surplus after spending.
The season opens with manufacturers displaying new 1935 models and forecasting growth after a year seen as better than several prior periods. Industry leaders express confidence that the next twelve months will surpass the recently ended year.
Receipts at Bath post office during Christmas are twenty five cents per person higher than last year and exceed any similar period in the past decade. The increase reflects favorable local conditions as Bath ends 1934 and faces 1935 with confidence and hope for better times ahead.
A housing measure will be introduced at upcoming meetings. Officials from city hall report the plan aims to expand affordable units and streamline permitting, with details to be released at the council briefing set for next month.
The piece weighs whether to abolish the executive council but doubts a passage or broad support. It notes criticism of the council yet asserts it has served its purpose and will likely continue despite opposition.
Bath's Christmas Health Seal sale totals 267.96 to date. Maine Public Health Association expresses gratitude to Bath residents via the Times and notes plans for spring clinics if local support continues. Sagadahoc County committees list many volunteers across Bath and surrounding towns.
A Bath liquor store is months away as Maine officials say the $250000 state appropriation to enter the liquor business is nearly spent. Attorney John P. Carey Jr notes about $20000 is needed to open a store for stock and setup, so locations and projected business matter. The commission is not ready to consider Bath now. The legislature next month may need to raise more funds to expand. State law also prohibits stores within 300 feet of church or school.
Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street church held its monthly meeting at Mrs. John Russell’s home. Officers elected for the year are Mrs. Ruby Preble president, Mrs. Lois M. Ames first vice president, Mrs. Ruby Campbell second vice president, Eleanor T. Hill secretary, and Grace M. Watson treasurer. Annie Jewett reported on candy gifts to City Farm inmates. Twenty boxes were distributed. Next meeting for White Cross work set for January 11 at the church. members to bring lunch.
Fred DeWire conducted services at the Chapel of Our Saviour East Brunswick on Sunday afternoon. The First Baptist Brotherhood of Bath furnished the program with Burton St. P offering prayer. Mr Smith led the singing, L. L. Hooker gave the address, and Edwy A. Sotheard read scripture. Evelyn Sotheard played the organ as Rev. Charles R. Sims gave remarks and pronounced the benediction. Henry Kt of Washington street has been over New ee.215.
Former Governor Percival P. Baxter arrived unannounced at the State Military and Naval Children's Home on Christmas morning. He greeted 40 children, distributed candy to each, and reconnected with Garry the collie. Baxter praised the new infirmary and donated magazines and pamphlets before continuing to Thomaston for a prison warden dinner.
Local mechanics pledge strong cooperation in remodeling the 2.5 story frame dwelling at 52 Elm Street under Bath Better Housing committee. Contractors and workmen say they will cooperate, raze the ell, shingle the roof, and perform outside work as weather allows, part of Federal Home Administration modernization plan.
Sheriff Albert Henderson recounted a Northend family’s scare when six sticks of dynamite and a box of caps were discovered in the base of a kitchen stove after a new occupant found the explosive cache. The prior resident reportedly used dynamite to blast wells, and heat failed to trigger the devices.
Grace Church School held a Christmas party in the parish house with carols and recitations led by George Field. Eleanor Fullerton, Scott Holmes, Nancy Sewall, Frances Lowery, and Walter M Hill Jr performed, with a piano duet by Mrs. W. Percy Marks and Carmen Huse. Santa was played by H Augustus Huse and St Marys Guild provided refreshments and treats.
About 172 boys and young men take part in four YMCA vacation tournaments. Events include foul shooting, billiards, rotation pool, and straight pool. The pool events are near completion while others run round robin. the foul shooting uses double elimination.
Mrs. Oman L. Fullerton of 54 Mechanic Street announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Ruby P. Fullerton to C. Lloyd Hooker son of Mr and Mrs L L Hooker of 713 Washington Street. Both graduates of Morse High School with 1925 and 1926 years and members of college and fraternal organizations. No wedding date set.
Dr. Donald F. Preble relocates from the Steeves block at Center and Water to the Gielstrup building at 21 Center street. He now occupies both floors above the Boston Shoe store, replacing Acadia lodge K P, with modern equipment to serve his enlarged practice.
Philip Jones aged 17 and Bartley Costello aged 16 braved a cold Atlantic plunge on Christmas Day. The boys ran jumped and dashed to shore as a two inch snow cover lay on Willard beach and the nearby water remained near freezing.
The Cosmopolitan Garden club announced the first annual doorway decorating contest winners. First prize went to 210 Oak Street Bernard McCausland home recipients five dollars, second to 1185 Washington Street William J Craft home three dollars, and third to 1024 Washington Street Mrs J R Andrews home two dollars. Thirty two entrants. judges assessed harmony with architecture and overall presentation with sealed reports.
A Christmas afternoon double wedding at Highland Avenue M. E. church Gardiner united Miss Eleanor Dunton and Harold R. Hardwich of Boothbay and Miss Mary L. Thomas with Weston E. Alley of East Boothbay in a double ring ceremony. The brides wore blue gowns and the couples plan to live in Boothbay Harbor and East Boothbay. The wedding trip was to Portland and Boston.
After a regular rehearsal the Central Church choir and guests enjoyed their annual joke Christmas tree. Joke gifts were exchanged and ice cream and cake served in the kindergarten room. Prizes went to Ernest Wood and Thomas O Steen. Attending were Rev and Mrs David L Wilson and others. Committee members listed.
A Bath man with a prior larceny record is suspected after $20 from FGIT building funds disappeared while he was distracted at Bath Iron Works. The envelope later resurfaced at a Front Street business. The man denied involvement when questioned.
Mrs. Mabel Stewart of the University of Maine promotes careful lunch box planning. A kid friendly menu includes milk or hot soup, sandwiches or salad, simple desserts, and cookies. Fillings suggest jam with cottage cheese, peanut butter moistened with orange juice, cold meat or fish, and salmon or tuna with celery or egg salad. Various breads and ready to eat items round out the meal.
Bath Aerie of Eagles met to set a goal of raising $100 for the James W. Temple fund. A 20 member committee was appointed by president Roy A. Donnell to lead the drive, with members including Amos F. Perry Cedric A. Martin Donald F. McRae Lester F. Spinney and others.
Hibbert Norton of the New England Conservatory of Music plans a benefit recital at Beacon Street church on Thursday night January 3 for the James W. Temple Fund. Norton and Temple, Morse High School classmates, note Temple’s illness and treatment at Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. An excellent program is being arranged by Norton.
Credit from merchants costs more than bank loans, says D W Reed. Extension Service backs Maine plan for a farm inventory to aid loan applications. Leaders from Aroostook and Auburn Production Credit Associations praise the program for farmers seeking outside credit.
A tall elm on the Galen C. Moses estate at 1009 Washington street toppled in a last week gale. It landed east onto a younger maple, sparing wires and homes but likely damaging the maple and threatening nearby properties if it had fallen in other directions. The trunk measured about 20 inches at four feet above ground.
Last fall Ben Dickson left his car under a hickory tree. A few days ago an eye attempt to start it failed. Overhaul revealed hickory nuts in the engine block exhaust manifold exhaust pipe and muffler. Squirrels allegedly carried the nuts into the exhaust.
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