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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
2
An item notes an entry at the postoffice in Bath concerning the second class postal rate. It records the process of calculation or validation for mailing classifications and the official handling of rate charges. The brevity leaves the core action and place intact.
The period for circulating nomination papers for the June primaries has arrived with many candidates expected in the field for both Republicans and Democrats. Governor Barrows seeks renomination with strong odds, while Senator Fernald may head the GOP ticket. Former Governor Louis J. Brann is favored for the Democratic nomination, though a New Deal challenger could enter. Voters in September likely choose between Lewis O. or Louis J. for governor, with Lewis O. seen as the administration’s steady choice.
Maine posted a notable drop in highway fatalities in 1937, nearly fourteen percent lower, a sign of improved safety as residents anticipate continued gains in 1938. Officials urged caution to protect the trend, warning about seasonal risks from coast ing children and stressing shared responsibility among drivers pedestrians parents and authorities. Governor Barrows faces a crowded field of candidates to fill the Maine Highway Commission vacancy as Charles Murray resigns. Bath begins 1938 with a strong business outlook at Bath Iron Works and a flurry of social events marking the holiday season.
January 1 delivered subzero temperatures and a day long snow storm piling nine to ten inches atop existing drifts. Ice cutting resumes across the state as workers face labor tensions and a tightened economy. The Republican State Convention is set for Bangor on March 31, signaling a volatile political year ahead in Maine.
Mrs. Carleton L. Rice and daughter Betty Rice hosted Les Camarades Musicaux at Miss Alice Magoun's home with piano duos, quartets, solos, and the club's new song Cantique des Camarades. Allan H. Ramsay directed, praising Carrie F. Luce's gift of music and featuring several performances by Ramsay, Magoun, Leonard, and others.
Alexander McDougall Jr and Charles Elliot of Sagadahoc County were arraigned in municipal court on charges of breaking and entering and larceny of two guns from the estate of the late Hubert H. McCarty. Elliot pled guilty, McDougall not guilty. both bound over on $500 bonds to the January Sagadahoc Superior Court term.
Major and Mrs. John J. McManus of Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Katharine McManus to Donald Winston Ring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Ring of 4 Washburn Street. Nancy graduates from Brunswick High School 1930 and Bellevue School of Nursing in New York City. Donald graduates Morse High School 1930 and attended the University of Maine. The wedding is set for next September.
Dr. Herbert M. Wortman of Greenville Maine native of Maine and Colby and UPenn Medical School graduate 32 has served as resident physician and surgeon in the German town hospital Philadelphia for three years and is appointed assistant director at Mountainside Hospital Montclair New Jersey.
Winter Street Men's club session drew 36 attendees as Christmas and New Year’s bustle limited turnout. Lt. Commander Roger McCall, USN, explained sea plane handling, takeoff and landing methods, sparking a lively Q&A and forum.
Mrs. Nellie Brown of Deering street hosted the W C T U gathering last Tuesday with Miss Marjorie V Stover delivering a devotional on Christian Unity and Discipleship. The program featured readings duets piano solos and a letter from Portland state president read by Mrs Nella S Stover. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mabel Paquet Mrs Lizzie Chaney and Mrs Snipe. meeting date set for January 11 at 23 Russell Street for the monthly business session.
The Past Ladies' club of Myrtle lodge held its annual meeting on New Year's Eve with a supper at Hotel Sedgwick. Mrs. Elmer F. Campbell was elected president, Mrs. John H. Hunt secretary-treasurer for a seventh term, and Mrs. Raymond M. ClarkVice president. The group then gathered at Mrs. Chaney's home for the regular business meeting, a New Year tree, and a light lunch at midnight. The next gathering is January 24 at Mrs. Duley’s Rose Street home.
New Year's day significance marked by the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Royal Thompson of West Bath at Barron Memorial Hospital Topsham. It was the only New Year’s baby in the area with attending physicians Dr Paul A Gregware of Bath and Dr Vernon Lowell of Brunswick. The infant’s name was not yet given.
Announcement last week reports the marriage in Boston at 11 36 am Monday of Miss Barbara Robinson to Harold Wright Holt professor of law at the University of Illinois. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Hamlin E Robinson of Gardiner and niece of the late Edwin A Robinson. They will reside in Urbana Indiana after a short wedding trip to Lake Placid.
The quahaug or quahog ranks third in value among six mollusks caught for food in Massachusetts. An exhibit at the New England Museum of Natural History in Boston by Charles H. Blake outlines distribution from Florida to Cape Cod, with two odd northern localities. It covers sizes from little neck to blunts, age, and methods, noting pollution and overfishing as major threats and that quahangs are a key resource in Rhode Island and Connecticut as well.
Greta Anderson 12 suffered hip shoulder and thigh bruises plus a thigh laceration from a sliding accident at Walker and Middle streets. Ralph Gay of Hyde Windlass Co drove her to Bath Memorial Hospital for X rays. Edwin Childs 7 bruised his leg after sliding into an Oakhurst Dairy truck on Center street hill. Dr Francis A Winchenbach treated him. City officials consider designating sliding hills and increasing police protection.
Fireside Club on Winter Street faced speaker shortfall as Miss Marjorie E. Moulton of Rahuri India, Bates College freshman, canceled last minute. Forty two members improvised with hymns, poems, and New Year’s resolutions. Next Sunday's speaker is Miss Helen E. Cary, Bates College, on Japan and Her Destiny.
Arthur R. Greenleaf of Boothbay Harbor Lincoln county high sheriff is an active candidate for appointment to the State Highway Commission to succeed Charles W Murray who resigned. He belongs to the younger school of active Republicans and has chaired the Lincoln County Republican Committee and serves on the Republican State Committee. In 1936 he ranked highest among county voters.
Daniel Maher, introduced by President Harry Trust at the Bangor House Rotary Club luncheon last Tuesday noon, shared experiences as a newspaper photographer. He spoke of covering notable figures like Charles Lindbergh and Ann Morrow and major fires in Ellsworth and Auburn, detailing improvements in methods over recent years.
Bath Brunswick Concert Association members enjoy reciprocal passes with Waterville and Augusta groups. Remaining Winter dates announced by Prof. Frederick Tillotson include January 31 in Augusta with Dilling and Hubert, February 6 in Waterville with Kneisel Alden Turner trio, and April 5 in Augusta with Malcom Godden. Nine concerts total for members at the price of their home association.
The Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a Christmas tree gathering at Mrs. Henry T. B. Leeman’s home 13 Somerset Place. Gifts were exchanged, a decorated tree with novelty birds, and joke gifts entertained. Supper featured chicken pie, biscuits, pickles, pudding, ice cream and coffee. Prize winners in contract included Mrs. Wallace L. Atwood, Mrs. Leonard M. Lord, and Mrs. Victor Pinkham.
Mr and Mrs Selbert Cook of Spokane Washington were guests of honor at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond C Small at their new 27 Pleasant Street home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Howard C Bates Mr and Mrs Arthur M Bowker Mr and Mrs Edward A Cummings and Mr and Mrs Carl J Severin. A buffet supper featured cranberry cocktail creamed lobster potato chips peas hot rolls ice cream candies and nuts. The Cooks traveled East to spend Christmas with Mrs Cook's Bangor former home and will return to Bath Friday. Mrs Cook and Mrs Small previously taught school in Beverly Massachusetts.
Mr and Mrs George Hamilton of Bowdoinham hosted Christmas weekend with 21 guests forming four generations. Attendees included their daughter Mrs Lawton Rounds granddaughter Mrs Lewis Williams and great granddaughter Louise Williams plus extended family from Portland Dorchester Boston and local towns.
Rowland Hanscom was elected chan cellor commander of Acadia Lodge No. 13 K of P at the annual meeting. Other officers elected include Loring A. Roberts vice chancellor commander Harry Russell L Kenney keeper of records and seals George O. Melzard master of finance Frank W. Danforth master of exchequer Earl F. P. Freeman master at arms Frank H. Beal inner guard Joshua N. Tibbetts outside guard Mr. Freeman and Mr. Melgard trustees Harry H. Watson representative to the grand lodge for two years with Mr. Roberts as alternate.
MA Central Cho thanked the choir for the beautiful gift and the goodwill it represented. Gifts arrived from the joke tree reflecting members' eccentricities. Mrs. Frederick J. Hoffman of Charleston sent greetings and humorous poetry. Arthur Miller, a noted organist and composer, sent season’s greetings. Ice cream and cake were served as Mr. and Mrs. Shaw entertained. Assistants included Mrs. Howard A. Parks and others for social arrangements.
November saw above 40 degree mornings on ten days with a 52 degree peak on the 14th and 29th and a first snow of about three inches on November 20. December closed with the year’s coldest morning, about zero to seven above, and total December snow around 11 inches. Four Sundays were fair. weather included several light rain and snow days and increasing use of chains by motorists.
A Bath letter from Mrs. McGouldrick of Health Association thanks the Girl Scouts for selling Christmas Seals at the Bath Office. She notes the funds largely stay in Maine to fight tuberculosis, with 95 percent used locally, and mentions Maine Public Health Association’s X-ray film support for Bath children and future clinic assistance.
Mrs Gardiner R Deering of 22 Turnercourt entertained with a surprise shower and bridge for Miss Marjorie P Troop whose engagement to Charles S Bartlett was announced this week. Fiesta ware given to the bride to be. Prizes awarded to Mrs Edwin H P Lowell Miss Anne M Thompson and Mrs Blair C Wilson Melrose Highlands Mass. A list of guests attended and a luncheon followed.
A blue ketch sailed into Monhegan harbor and headed for a sunken mooring as if familiar with the place. On board were the sons of former Governor Gardner. They spent the night and departed at dawn during a winter visit to the island.
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