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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
4
Local column reports residents visiting relatives in Bowdoinham and nearby towns. Alma Kendall hosted a motor trip to Portland. Cora Wilkinson entertained Worcester friends. Gile transfers to Bowdoinham Route 1. many families attend camps, reunions, and outings at Ash Point and Richmond Corner. Several homes report break-ins and thefts on the state road.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant M. Patten of Lewiston were visitors in the city on Saturday.
In Bowdoin Mrs N E Readings by several members included violin solos and a vocal duet. A game called The Ministers Hat entertained attendees after a 4 PM meeting at Mrs Purinton’s. Next Maple meeting July 24 at Mrs Grant Woods. Rev William R Wood of Augusta preached at East Bowdoin chapel to a large crowd on Sunday. Rev Vernon of Lewiston will lead an open air service July 20 in the chapel grove weather permitting. All welcome.
Mrs George MacPherson hosts three children from Massachusetts this summer and the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W S Given visits. A gas station is to be run by Fred Leavitt who will also serve lunches. Hungry visitors reportedly took cats from several local homes. Various locals and guests from Auburn Hollis Michigan and Massachusetts are mentioned along with Dr Pratt visiting Miss Callie Paine and Miss Helen Randall’s improving health.
The Bath Opera House presents R. C. Sherriff’s Journey's End in a staged production directed by James Whale with cast including Colin Clive as Capt. Stanhope and David Manners as Raleigh. The piece centers on war’s love of home and comrades, without a female lead, and uses strong character devotion to convey its emotional core.
A man was killed by an alligator believed to have escaped from a traveling show or private Florida collection. The incident prompted immediate defensive actions and raised questions about the animal's origin and containment.
Bath Water District selects Des Moines 1 Co to build two steel standpipes at Potter's Hill near High street for 24000 dollars. Work expected in four and one half months. Each 55 foot diameter container sits on sand cushion, 100 foot rise, 435 foot lot from High street. Old wrought iron standpipe from 1887 remains in service to increase water storage.
A 300 seat Gospel tent rises at the head of Oak street on Lincoln street in McKayfield. Evangelist William H. Hunter of New Bedford Mass will open services Sunday July 20 at eight o clock. No offerings will be taken and attendees are urged to bring Bibles. Hunter partners with Lawrence Greenwood and is aided by George W. Washburn of New Bedford and James Blackwood of Montreal.
Word has been received of the death on Monday of Elizabeth T. Much widow of Joseph B. Much formerly of Bath and mother of Rupert W. Much of 2112 West Venango Street Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Much formerly lived in Bath their last residence being at Academy and Lincoln streets. Rupert was a close friend for Benjamin W Erwin A and Harry F Morse sons of Charles W Morse and he was for some years in the Morse employ. The funeral of Mrs Much will be Thursday at 230 p.m.
W Scott Tibbetts began demolishing the submerged wreck on Sasanoa Bluffs in a plan to blow up the barge and move the wreckage to a remote area. Meanwhile the sister barge tied at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. shows a bad list and threatens to sink.
A sedan rolled in front of a local drug store Tuesday, narrowly missing an ice wagon and a backed-into store. Unable to move the car, local businessmen pushed it away after locking doors blocked the street. West Bath grange to host a large two night party at Trufant's crossing with dancing, music, and Bobby and Louise Carver ahead.
Prank J. Wood of Topsham spoke at Bath Rotary about shifting bridge location. He favored a new bridge with three piers and water privileges, noting costs of temporary options and referencing a Lewiston Auburn project. The meeting paused for a tribute to Percy L. Nickerson.
The Board of Education approved Elizabeth Ames of Somersworth NH as Latin teacher at Morse High. Hortense Bryant resigned. Bessie Greenblatt elected teacher in the grade schools. Fall term starts Sept 15. North Bath residents seek motor bus for pupil transport amid inadequate horse bus. Committee to review transportation fees and roll of accounts No 5 for 1844.64. Present: Furber, Marston, Snip.
New England Commission Co offers poultry buyers and sellers profits by shipping fowl at top market prices. Ad highlights daily remittance, feeding, and water services, plus premium pricing for full feathered red broilers weighing four pounds. West Washington Market New York City contact Watkins.
City Marshal Walter L Whitney conducted an investigation and found the matter exceedingly troubling, prompting official scrutiny and possible further action.
The first Inter-American Conference on Agriculture Forestry and Animal Industry will meet in W September 8 with Major R. Stuart presenting a detailed report on forestry fact-finding. Arthur Koehler from the Forest Laboratory will discuss relations activities.
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