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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
2
Congress debates federal old age plan with pay as you go concerns and future funding. Bath marks its 90th anniversary with historic train arrival and coastal erosion worries prompt engineering surveys and beach protection talk.
Numerous churches in the area announce annual vacation Bible schools in session through parts of July, inviting children and families to participate in religious education and activities.
Harris T Rodick of 8 Blsmore Avenue has built a vast photo and document archive on Maine Central and other railroads. His collection covers early wood burners to modern steam and diesel engines, time tables, fare sheets, and station history, with items from 1830s to the present.
Acting marshal duties fill in as City Marshal peers Butler is away at Fortee Jams for Battery H annual encampment. Lt Percy W of the day force will serve as Waine's marshal. Patrolman John Foley returns from two weeks vacation this weekend. An eight man special night officer detail will patrol the city before the Fourth.
Maine aims to boost its recreational business with a bold Greater Service Program. The plan, supported by a Publicity Bureau executive slate, would expand information services to travelers across counties and recruit county and area chairmen to engage all residents in promoting tourism and recreation statewide.
Judge Arthur J. Dunton moves his law library to his home at 823 Washington Street and will resume practice in a limited way during the summer after a period of rest for ill health. Probate judges Cook and Brackett will handle July sessions, with Dunton planning to preside in August. Pastime Horse Show at his West Bath estate is planned for August 5.
The Corliss Street church school held its season finale supper conference for officers and teachers. Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt will lead the vacation school. the Fall session begins September second Sunday. Superintendent Silas E. Plant presided with 15 in attendance. Moras A. Berry and Bernice Achorn to lead the next meeting in September.
Charles Chapman of Brunswick admitted guilt in municipal court on a stop sign violation at Water and Vine streets. Judge Gardiner R. Deering fined Chapman five dollars plus four dollars ninety five cents costs. Alton King of Hollis Center faced a separate charge for operating a motor truck over two tons in Bath business district. The case was continued to 10 a.m. on Friday July 13.
Fragmentary notes describe a bird hovering by using both wings and compare to a fisherman’s two skies. References mention Dr Blake and observatory notes in England with vague statements about data and Saint Bastion. The text reflects early research framing but lacks clear events or outcomes.
A White Ribbon air Service was conducted as director of that aging of the W C T U Tuesday of last week in the vestry of the Corliss week of Taras Inn West Bath.
Belgrade area waters attract scow traffic and anglers as major lure of the season. Local bait casters converge at the stream for the latest fishing excitement and social activity.
In a city court, Watson of East Oats Co and Vine Street faced a fine of ten dollars with costs of twenty five cents for operating a vehicle without proper registration plates. A separate docket listed a matter involving Leste Jr. and scheduled a morning hearing at 10 am on July 7.
Miss Rita Jenkins, bride of Wesley Marcoux, was honored with a surprise shower hosted by the Junior Club Garret in their rooms last Wednesday. Guests enjoyed iced tea, sandwiches, cake, and games including ping pong amid gifts from attendees.
Puzzle hints mixed with stray letters and fragment notes from a 1939 King Features Syndicate crossword.Readable items include clues about measurements for meat and loaf, plus a few disconnected words suggesting grid entries. The fragmentary text references larks, skin, and a large continent, with the puzzle dated 1939.
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