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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
4
Maine officials urge stronger statewide advertising for summer resorts and attractions to compete with other states. The Maine Development Commission asks towns to appropriate funds, arguing tourism drives visitor traffic, farm purchases, cottage sites, and non resident tax gains, and that renewed funding is essential this year.
The George Washington Bicentennial Commission plans a nationwide radio hookup to let the Liberty Bell ring thirteen times on February 22, Washington's birthday. The bell cracked during a 1835 toll for John Marshall's funeral. repairs failed, but the sound may still be heard via broadcast as the bell's historic symbolism endures across Maine and New England.
The piece notes farm prices remain depressed across city markets harming dairymen and the broader industry. It calls for prompt, effective remedies beyond talk of a Federal Farm Board while highlighting the need to restore profitable fishing and dairy livelihoods in Maine through a targeted survey and action.
The Maine grange lectures in Augusta hosted two days of conferences with national speakers and a focus on lecturer program planning. The meetings influence attendance and interest, and the success hinges on the programs offered by each lecturer, benefiting Maine oranges and encouraging all subordinate lecturers to attend when possible.
Federal and northwest officials meet to defend Pacific coast forests from blister rust. They estimate a need for over 7.5 million dollars across ten years to control the parasite affecting white pines, with the timber industry in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana totaling about 40 million dollars yearly in revenue.
Evangelist Gram spoke on Who Changed the Sabbath at the Masonic temple Sunday evening. He traced the shift from the seventh day to the first over about three centuries, citing Acts 20 28 32 and 2 Thess 2 1 12 and Dan 7 19 26. Next week the program will feature The Unpardoned Academy Quartet and music. Mrs Harold M Sewall, visiting California, is a guest of Mrs Frank Sewall in Los Angeles for a few weeks.
Reports from Maine poultry meetings indicate a favorable late 1931 and early 1932 outlook. Prices may fall for spring, encouraging patient participation. Grow Good Pullets campaigns yield practical methods, with Twin County leading in participation and several local winners announced by the University of Maine Extension Service.
Maine dairymen shipping to Boston face a record low January price as excess milk and a weak butter market push values down. The New England Milk Producers Association notes Western cream competition keeps prices near 2 to 3 cents per quart, with overall net milk value about 1.85 per hundredweight.
Ernest F. Bryson of Richmond was released from the municipal jail on $800 bonds to answer Thursday before Judge John J. Keegan for alleged harassing and vexing of Rev. Charles P. Biglin of Richmond. The case follows Bryson's prior slander charge against Father Biglin in a recent superior court term. Biglin was found not guilty, and Bryson obtained a warrant for his arrest. Frank T. Powers will defend Father Biglin with Henry R. Drew for Bryson.
The comedy Just Like A Woman will be presented at Wesley Church next Tuesday evening at 7 30 under the auspices of the Ladies aid society. Mrs Georgia Ripley and Mrs Wilfred Trott head the candy table while Mrs Oliver Brown and Mrs John McBean run the mystery table. There will also be readings and an orchestra.
Bath chapter plans drought relief fund drive for West and South as auto owners are urged to give 40 to 50 cents per vehicle. Treasurer reports $565 from 68 donors. Bath aims for $1700. A $500 check to National Red Cross to be sent today. Local boxes will appear next week at key spots. Junior Red Cross will assist. many Bath residents have already contributed.
The Bath Interclub League outlines this season schedule with host teams listed first. Matches run from near eight to ten, refreshments limited to coffee cheese and doughnuts. if a game is missed captains pick a later date.
A history of traffic on the Kennebec Bridge shows dramatic shifts from 1920 to 1930. Motor cars rose from 54 219 to about 325 000 trips, while trucks grew from 263 to around 25 000. Animal traffic fell from 141 horses and cattle to 60 quadrupeds, and horse drawn hacks vanished except for a 105 count in 1928. Buses appeared in 1927 and rose to nearly 200 by 1930. The article also notes students using exam gaps as leisure time, a social aside amid the transportation data.
Auburn Red Eddies edged Morse of Bath in a tense 25 to 20 basketball tilt at Morse high School gym. Vallancourt sparked Edward Little with nine points, while Dannis delivered long range shots for Morse, as the crowd booed stalling at times and Morse led early 8-2 before Edward Little rallied to win.
A themed crossword style puzzle lists across and down clues with hints on words such as money paid acknowledgment street urchin and Matrons. The grid fills with terms including pronoun article citrus fruit measure of length joint of the foot and other common crossword answers, reflecting a mixed puzzle of wordplay and definitions.
New all steel De Luxe day coaches with 68 seats per car will be delivered to Maine Central Railroad for Boston to Bangor service. General Passenger Agent M L Harris says the cars offer leather revolving seats, drawing room style interiors, improved ventilation, water coolers, and women's vanity compartments. They will serve on main day trains including the Flying Yankee and Pine Tree Limited.
Wesley church Ladies' Aid sponsored a fine vestry entertainment directed by Mrs Eva J Lemont. The play Just Like a Woman by West Bath Grange drew a fair crowd with solos by Robert S Gordon and Wesley Lemont plus an orchestra. Readers and tables added to the program as members of West Bath Grangers traveled to Pomona in Tonsham.
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