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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
5
The article notes that 1933 registration plates with mixed letters and numbers are popular when ordered in November, giving owners preferred combinations. After December 1, plates are issued as they come, encouraging early registrations. It also covers federal spending in Bath and area, expected continued Public Works work, a proposed concrete bridge at Whiskeag, and Birth Day Balls supporting the Warm Springs Foundation.
Postmaster General Farley orders an end to leaving handbills and circulars in rural tailboxes unless postage is paid. He notes some businesses have used free delivery mailboxes to distribute advertising as a method of evading postage payments.
The United States Shipping Board seeks legislation requiring at least one half of products bought domestically via foreign trade be shipped in American vessels. The proposal aims to boost U S shipping, with supporters calling it reasonable and patriotic.
A fragment notes that emigrants abroad might patronize their own ships more, aiding the merchant marine and economic ties. The text hints at increased efforts to help build up merchant marine capacity and maritime commerce.
The National Committee for the Birthday Ball plans a nationwide observance to honor President Roosevelt on January 30. Bath will participate as part of a broader drive to raise a permanent endowment for the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation for Infantile Paralysis with events across about 5,000 communities.
Johnson Brothers Co dealers in manila rope and twines issue an attractive calendar featuring a marine painting by Charles R. Patterson. It depicts the Abner Coburn, a Bath built skysail yard ship launched in 1882, with porpoises around the vessel and a history tracing its ownership from Bath builder William Rogers to Libby, McNeil & Libby and its namesake Governor Coburn.
The council authorized Bridgham to file five suits against Richmond Woolwich and one against Bowdoin over cases totaling 800 to 900 dollars. A suit against Dennis Gaudet over a fence was tabled. Flowers for the mayoral mother were acknowledged and accounts totaling 1,710.76 were ordered paid. Ward 5 alderman Irish was absent due to illness.
The Rev Weston P Holman, pastor of Beacon Street Methodist Church, visits Portland as a guest speaker. His appearance highlights church outreach and community engagement during the season.
Allan H Ramsay directed a Maine concert by Les Camarades Musicaux at Frederick Edneys home on Milan Street. The program featured guest artists Bert Henschel, violinists Sprague and Holman, and pianist McPherson with Ram say playing violin obbligato and Lucia Rice delivering overtures and arias.
Members of Roland Smith post No 21 A L and its Auxiliary held their annual joke free event at the American Legion hall last Wednesday with about 40 attendees. The program featured welcome by Mrs Louis M Silverman, singing, readings and solos, a joke tree revealing a gift from Auxiliary to the post, and dancing to Cliff Leeman's orchestra until midnight.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church elected officers for the ensuing year at their monthly meeting. Mrs Chester A Plant was present. Mrs C Frank Knowlton was chosen first vice president and Mrs Frank M Bowker second vice president. Mrs Fred W May was secretary and there was a work committee with Mrs Knowlton Mrs Bowker and Mrs Robert C Mitchell. They did not elect a president and will decide at the January 10 meeting at Mrs John H Hunt's home. Thirteen attended and refreshments followed the business session. Annual reports praise a prosperous year.
A list of women named for jury service appears in the local roster. Names include Lydia B Sonia, Harriet small and Josephine Thebeau among others, with several Wright and Smith entries. The compilation reflects civic duties assigned under the district court guidelines.
Augusta adopts a 12 month tax installment program allowing taxpayers to pay last year’s taxes in monthly amounts beginning January. No interest is charged August-December for January joiners. Payments through the city treasurer’s office can start as low as two dollars monthly with options for advance payments and mail remitments. If successful, the plan could reduce need for short-term loans and save interest.
Beginning Sunday, Winter Street church alters Sunday school times. Children two to first grade meet at 10.30 in the ladies parlor under Mrs Maxwell Powers. Grades two to eight meet in the church at 10.30 for part of the service, then join Sunday school. Teens and older attend the 11.45 class, allowing full morning service attendance. Parents can pick up after the service.
Commander and Mrs. Robert W. Ferrell arrive home with daughters Mary Josephine and Margaret after spending almost three weeks in Wheeling West Virginia visiting Commander Ferrells mother Mrs. Charles Hancher and Mr. Hancher.
Bath resident Samuel Povich recalls his 1914 voyage on the Abner Coburn after seeing a Johnson Brothers calendar image. He sailed from Seattle to Kenai as an apprentice seaman, later worked in a cannery, joined a government railroad project in Anchorage, and served in World War I before returning to Bath.
Mrs Nellie Bonney entertained the Corliss Street church Research class at the parsonage 402 Middle Street. Officers were elected with Mrs Allen president and Mrs Burden to floral committee. Readings and Bible questions were shared and a New Year tree with gifts exchanged. Next meeting set for Feb 7 with hostesses Hutchins Worrey Curtis.
Mrs Charles R Sims was elected President of the Women’s Missionary Society of First Baptist Church at a postponed meeting. Other officers include Mrs Gardner E Roberts vice president Miss Evelyn W Sotheard secretary Mrs Freeman C Crosby treasurer and several committee members. Devo tional services were led by Miss M Helen Sims and a box was packed for Miss Bertha Nicklet of Providence R I. The Bowdoin Alumnus January issue appeared with Bowdoin hockey history and South Pole coverage.
A mixed set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with numbers and incomplete items. The note says solutions will appear in the next Apemey, referencing a future publication.
Regular meeting led by Mrs. John H. Hunt with 20 members present discussed Christmas observances. Reports included candy bags for Sunday school children, gift boxes to 42 shut ins, Christmas dinner for one family, and donations from the White Christmas tree committee. Officers were reelected for 1934 and the next meeting is February 5 at the church vestry.
The annual meeting of Central church members was held in the parish house Thursday evening. In the absence of the clerk Miss R Foote acted as clerk pro temp. Reports from organizations showed active functioning. Officers elected include William W Robinson major William R Kimball Luther S Thompson Everett Lord deacons. Luther S Thompson clerk. Mrs Clarence A Peaslee treasurer. Mrs Charles T Jackson choir mother. William R Kimball superintendent church school. Everett Lord assistant superintendent. Liam E Sturtevant secretary treasurer. Ruth Huston superintendent kindergarten. Ellen Cyr church school pianist. Mrs Horace Morse superintendent cradle roll. Miss Vera Howe has gone to Worcester, Mass.
A Thursday evening benefit at Beth Israel vestry featured the Hebrew Ladies' Aid show by congregants coached by Henry Gediman. Louis M. Silverman acted as interlocutor with an ensemble of solos, dances, and comic bits highlighting local talent. Retirement of Edward E. Hastings from Hastings and Som was announced. his son Hugh W. Hastings will remain with the firm.
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