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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1937
Page
1
Bath launches the Ranger, a Bath Iron Works sloop hoped to defend the Cup against T. O. M. Sopwith's British challenger. Harold S. Vanderbilt, owner, visits Bath. locals back Vanderbilt and the ship as the international races approach in late July and August.
The Independent notes May 3 4 recalls of a Living Whist presentation at the old Alameda under Prof M B Gilbert. It lists Bath participants Gen T W Hyde Dr E M Fuller J F Hayden and names Kings Fritz H Twitchell Dr R D Bibber Albert H Shaw Charles Schofield and Queens Mrs G F Mitchell Mrs Charles D Clark Mollie Shaw Mrs Fritz H Twitchell. The writer urges dating the event year to end disputes.
Dr Harry DeSilva, noted Harvard traffic research staff member and son of a former Bathman, is linked to a Harvard effort funding 15 new graduate fellowships. The $1200 stipends plus up to $200 travel support support a year of intensive training to apply scientific methods to traffic control and highway safety, funded by the Automotive Manufacturers Association.
The Men s Forum and Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset held their monthly meeting at the Welch home. They voted to present a season play. Mrs Henry Dubar chaired the arrangements with Mrs Ray Rice and Mrs John Gilmore assisting. Mrs Dora Bailey, age 88, the unit s oldest member, announced finishing six aprons and other sale items.
Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S met at the Masonic temple on Friday night to hear that conductor Mrs. George W. Larrabee was invited to serve as conductress at Mt. Pisgah chapter Boothbay Harbor on May 13 for Guest Night. The chapter was also invited to attend Guest Night at Marion chapter Gardiner on May 17 as Rose of Sharon chapter Augusta conducts initiatory work. The next Genesta gathering will be May 21 to observe the chapter anniversary and Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night, with supper served beforehand. Tickets available from chapter officers.
The Wesley M. E. church ladies sponsored a well attended supper despite rain, serving pressed veal, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls, cabbage salad, assorted cake, and coffee from 5 30 to 7 in the vestry. Mrs William Davis led the supper. dining room managed by Mrs Coombs and committee. Sold at door. next meeting set for May 14 at 4 Elsinore avenue with Mrs Rodick. City doctors must report births within six days and deaths within 24 hours under state law. Lewiston authorities scrutinized physician bill for births and deaths since 1902 before payment. Mrs Samuel Kirkpatrick died Friday in Portland.
Funds are available to send underprivileged boys to the State YMCA camp on Lake Cowbosseecontee for a week next summer. Selection will follow past practice with a truckload sent each Saturday. A Leadership Conference at Winthrop is planned for June 1926 with expenses aid for eligible boys who cannot pay. The club discussed the annual fundraising campaign. a grammar school baseball league report was presented. windows will be painted and a rest room and information bureau for summer tourists will be provided. Attendees included Sidney L. Eaton and several officers and the general secretary William C. Perkins.
Boston University reports 12 005 students across 11 schools for 1936 37 with two Bath natives among them George Benjamin Davis 532 High street and Joan Francis Dougherty 60 North street. Spring term activities run until Commencement Week June 12 14 ending with the 64th annual exercises in Boston Arena.
At the First Baptist Society annual meeting in the vestry last week Rev. Charles R. Sims was unanimously asked to serve another year. Attendance ran around 90 as officers reported a successful year in all departments and plans to raise 3200 dollars for Gospel propagation. A New York missionary guest, Miss Wilhelmina Argetsinger, offered greetings.
Directors of Bath Iron Works Corp declared a six percent stock dividend, half payable in June and half in December. On October 20, 1936, the firm issued 194,000 shares of $1 common stock to raise working capital and retire $73,000 of outstanding first mortgage serial bonds. Hemphill Noyes & Co led the underwriting syndicate with Riter & Co, MacKubin Legg & Co, and Babcock Rushton. At issuance, the firm had about $21,000,000 of construction work ahead.
The father of two year old Winona Nelson, fighting for life in a Whitinsville hospital after four days lost in woods near Upton, is thought to be a former Bath resident. Elder North End residents recall George Nelson, his mother, brother Arthur, sister Ida, and stepfather John Creamer living near the old Stetson and Flint place, now removed and on land owned by John M. Howe. The Nelson family reportedly lived in Bath 25 or 50 years ago and are remembered by longtime Bath residents.
The annual budget measure passes outlining a railroad and telegraph tax of 900000 and 36400.03 dollars. Mrs Alfred Gannon and her son Frederick return to Bridgeport Connecticut after a two week visit with Mrs Gannon's parents Mr and Mrs Aston Bowker on Lower Washington Street.
Stormy weather did not deter the West Bath grange May dance with about 50 couples in the grand march at ten. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont oversaw a successful event with Carver's Orchestra of Topsham providing music for dances. Prizes included handkerchiefs and souvenir matches, and refreshments were served by multiple volunteers. The next activity is a chicken salad supper-bridge on Wednesday, May 19, with reservations already strong.
Maine Mutual Automobile Insurance Company hosted a Friday dinner in the Hotel Sedgwick private room followed by a business meeting. Attendees included A C Wheeler J B Ham K Boynton and others from Bath Brunswick Portland and Rockland. The gathering featured talks by Wheeler and Ham and noted the opening of a Bath branch in the Center Street building.
Children from the Cosmopolitan Junior Garden Club held Arbor Day exercises in the club house on Friday at 3 45 pm. The program featured songs and plays including The Spirit of Arbor Day and When We Plant a Tree. Afterward a snowball bush was planted in the club yard despite rain, with 13 members present under Mrs Granville M Colby. The next meeting is set for May 17 to rehearse entertainment for the Mother club.
Merrymeeting group of University of Maine alumni plans a supper meeting at Hotel Sedgwick this Thursday at seven. About 75 alumni from Sagadahoc County and Brunswick expected, with Pres. Arthur A. Hauck as guest speaker and other college representatives. The event welcomes all who attended the university. Capt. Arthur H. Norwood of Brewer learns his son Robert was killed in action abroad in defense of Spain.
Puzzle list presents across clues with numbers and hints about poetry sovereignty tobacco leaves and other wordplay. Down clues cover boxes hog scraps literature know Holland expenses Amis employ endea vor small deer masculine Guido's name rowing speck disease silkworms eve of baked ning before day at church festival fables ocean answer to previous puzzle
The Maine Federation of Men’s Bible Classes holds its Third Convention at First Baptist Church in Waterville on Sunday May 16. President Harry M. Vinal 48 leads the growing group formed in 1985 at Penney Memorial Baptist Church Augusta. Afternoon program features Rev Louis L Aber Rhode Island director of religious education as principal speaker on When Competitors Cooperate.
Mrs Clifford E Smith and Miss Catherine E Leonard hosted a surprise linen shower Thursday at Andrews Road home for Miss Catherine H Emmons on her upcoming marriage to Alpha Booker of West Bath. Billy Smith presented the gifts. Guests included Mrs Charles F Cummings Miss Helen E Hartwell Miss Almena A Jaques Mrs H Kenneth Smith and club members Miss Bernice M Carr Miss Ruth Field Miss Wilhelmina M Gackenbach Miss Doris S Leavitt Mrs John L Sanborn. Prizes awarded to Miss Leavitt Miss Gackenbach Mrs Sanborn Miss Field and Mrs Cummings. Creamed crab pattie shells potato chips brownies ice box cookies and coffee were served.
Miss Grace L Allen class president of Morse 35 led Kent’s Hill Junior College 1937 Arbor Day exercises Friday morning. The purple beech tree was planted on the gym lawn with elms maples and poplars nearby. Line by Line the program was arranged by Pauline A Pike and presented by Earle Lanes to Headmaster Hincks.
The Bath American Legion Auxiliary announces annual Poppy Day on Saturday May 29. Poppies will be distributed citywide by a corps of volunteers to honor World War I dead and raise funds for disabled veterans and needy families. Proceeds stay in Bath to aid local veterans families and children.
Hotel Sedgwick celebrated its first anniversary with a large crowd, dinner past 10 pm due to overflow, a prize floor show, dancing, and a five piece orchestra. Guests praised the program and planned to attend the May 6, 1938 second anniversary. The Maine Alumnae Club of Bradford Junior College will meet May 11 for luncheon at the Women's Literary Union Club House in Auburn, with Miss Jean S. Pond as guest speaker and club officers to be elected.
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