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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
2
The article argues vacation photography centers on four essentials light exposure focus and composition with bright sun as best light. It advises shooting in early or late hours for better shadows using side or back lighting and using exposure guides or meters to set correct exposure plus keeping close to fill the frame for strong composition.
Mr and Mrs George W Brown travel from Boston to Farmingdale for a Kiwanis International convention stopover and headquarter stay. They plan to drive back in August after enjoying a Maine visit. The Brown siblings gather at Myles Brown's Alna home for a 40 year overdue reunion with Sanford Waldoboro Arthur Johnson Oakland Mertie Marriner Randolph and George W Brown Spokane among those present.
Wiscasset social rounds include visits by Mr and Mrs W E Britton of Ann Arbor with Britton sisters from Louisville. Joe Adams and Moody families guests of local residents. Executive Board of the Women's club met at the Library. Gorham family reunion held outdoors at the Summer home of Victor Gorham. Deputy Vivian Giles appointed Lincoln county probation officer for four years. John F Jackson recovering after appendicitis operation at Bath Memorial. Numerous visits and social events across Cape Newagen Boothbay Edgecomb and surrounding towns.
Charles S. Coughlin of Rockland is a veteran of Maine fisheries service, likely the oldest and still active. With 40 years of service, he recalls methods and gear changes, and notes past abundance when lobsters were plentiful enough to drag from lobster ledges with simple hooks.
Ned, visiting his grandparents in Van Buren, fell from a third story window in Woburn and tumbled two somersaults before landing on a store awning and then a concrete driveway. After a doctor's exam, he resumed play with only slight bruises.
A 21 year old Topsham woman, married and from Waldoboro, allegedly attempted suicide in a Bath restaurant by swallowing an antiseptic tablet. A quick action by a waitress and the proprietor led to antidotal treatment with warm milk and mustard, and she was rushed to Memorial hospital where a stomach pump was used. The motive cited involves marital problems.
Four big tuna including an 660 pounder landed off Wells Bay on a 40 foot cruiser Walrus. Bob Fisher of the Maine Tuna Club on tackle set a Maine coast record with an 8 foot 8 inch fish. Henry Strater and Richmond Yorke from Ogunquit also scored large catches. Nearby fishing notes report bass in Georges and Keag rivers, poor Bangor Pool season, and new fishing laws taking effect July 21 including shorter non resident licenses and gear restrictions.
West Pembroke resident notes a native tree bearing mature fruit while blossoms appear on the same branches near a fence. The peculiar sight was first spotted by Herbert Boynton of Eastport while visiting his sister, Mrs. Clark.
The West Bath church led by Rev. Chester B. Oliver held an evening service with soprano Gertrude Grayson and storyteller Amy Sherman. A centennial observance is set for August 20. Families and visitors occupy several cottages at Sabine Point, with picnics and social events planned.
Bay Point and nearby towns host a busy social week with visitors from Salem Bath Lewiston Boston Palm Springs and New York. Notables include the Guerrette family and ex residents Charles Clark and family. Events feature a Penny Fair at the Casino plans for the Bay Point Chapel groundbreaking and Girl Scout activities on Charles Keisling land.
The Little World’s Fair lawn party is set for August 24 25 and 26. West Bath Grange officials report on events and activities including a New England Conference in Kingston Rhode Island August 21 24 and a strawberry festival and dance. Ernie George's orchestra will play Friday night, with Mrs Edgar D Leavitt in charge next week. Pro tem appointments include Hope Ward Pomona Charles W Walsh Jr treasurer and Mrs Fred K Sturtevant chaplain. Attendance reached 52 with eight visitors. The program features orchestra selections readings guitar solos magazine contest and dancing with various performers including Millicent Hecht Majella and Carolyn Miller.
About 50 couples attended the annual strawberry festival and dance at West Bath grange. Ernie George and his orchestra provided dancing music as posters and strawberry baskets decorated the hall. The event was organized by Mrs. Charles W. Walsh Jr and Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont with several assistants. tickets were sold by Charles W. Walsh Jr and the same orchestra will play every Friday night.
In a Heart Circle event by the Daughters of Isabella, Bea Thibeault won first prize in the telephone bridge. Isabel Wilb and Edmund St. Peter earned second and consolation. Whist prizes went to Louise Edgett and Louise Arsenault. Twelve tables raised funds to send the Regent to the National Convention in Providence, Rhode Island, in August.
Fred Thompson of Bath visits Woolwich. Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary teas at Miss Spinney’s. Harringtons visiting at Juniper Point. Bates Summer school for Anna Prekep with Maxine Walker weekend guest. Emma Head hospitalized. William Leeman funeral held at Barley Neck. Dances at Hayes Casino. boat trip to Boothbay Harbor in Hadie. Baby born at Damariscotta hospital. Vacation Bible school begins at Sagadahoc Ferry. Red Cross lawn party planned Aug 9 at Moat Sweag. Residents from Boston visit Nequasset camp. Woolwich churches host services with Alfred Staples preaching. Red Cross tea planned at Murphy’s Corner Aug 9. Various visits and picnics noted around Woolwich and nearby areas.
The Woolwich Talent Parade at Tuessic hall drew a large audience Thursday night and raised over $26 for Woolwich Union. Organizer Glenda Wright and assistants including Winifred Brawn shaped a varied program of acts ranging from tumbling to piano solos and skits, with performances by Betty Preble, Marjorie Mayberry, Joan Hodgdon, Glenda Wright, Gilbert Ames, Norma and others.
MacMahan Island hosts bridge and boat parties with sail outings to Sheepscot Bay and Kennebec, a scavenger hunt, and a busy social calendar. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Overholt, Miss Mary M. Rogers, and Bishop Benjamin Brewster, as local life centers on sailing, picnics, and museum interest in Searsport.
Workmen began tearing down the Arrowhead Inn at the corner of State and Grove as part of a joint Esso Service Station and A. and P. supermarket project. Salvage lumber and furnishings were sold as the landmark structure was dismantled honoring Augusta native George Huntington Hartford.
Notice announces bids for 36 four foot hardwood cards to be delivered to Woolwich schoolhouses and sawn at the school sites after measurement. Woolwich School Board chairman oversees the procurement.
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