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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
3
Phippsburg residents enjoy a busy season with many visitors, homecomings, and social events. The report lists Springs through Bath and nearby towns and notes guests at The Elms Kamp Kebec and River View cottage, along with church services, local posts, and ongoing summer activities.
Mrs Ellen R Warren of Day's Ferry celebrated her 85th birthday with cards and gifts from friends in Bath Montsweag Nequasset and Day's Ferry. A motor trip to Farmington preceded the party with music readings and a large cake. Warren a long time Congregational church worker taught Sunday school and served as clerk and pianist and remains a beloved figure in her community.
The frigate Constitution arrived from Bar Harbor and departed for Portland after noon Friday. William W. Robinson earned permission to ring the bell for sentiment, with pastors arranging bells at churches. The approach included town bells, fire alarms, and shipboard windlass work, under Captains Blair and Haley, with a seven hour trip ahead to Portland.
More than 11,000 visitors saw the Constitution in Bath with daily totals 1143, 8439, 2322. Mayor Small sent thanks to Portland city manager James F E Barlow and Senator Hale. Bath residents funded free transportation for 300 grade schoolers to tour the ship.
Henry A. Magoun of Greenstreet reports the death of granddaughter Amy Carney four from Grand Rapids Michigan after infantile paralysis. She died two days after illness. Committal service will be in Bath late this week. She is survived by parents a brother and a sister. Leroy Stover and Stanley Hill returned home from the Royal Ambassador camp at Ocean Park after two weeks where they earned shields and certificates for good sportsmanship.
Miss Betty Holmes has been seriously ill at her Granite street home but is now recovering.
The Bath ceremony lauds Lieut John A. Lord aboard the rebuilt Constitution ship. Mayor Small and Admiral Andrews praise naval heritage and Bath shipbuilders like Hyde Windlass and Percy & Small. Guests hear tributes, enjoy music, and a surprise glass luncheon set gift.
The toastmaster Mr Newell impressed with ease and humor delivering anecdotes and repartee. John J Raskob, described as Democratic party manager and veteran, was referenced in a telegram about John Lord needed to reconstruct the Constitution. Lieut Petri’s quip on mine sweeper name drew a grin, and Lt Lord’s work on ship reconstruction was praised as requiring a nationwide materials search. Hibbert Norton, Morse high junior, spoke for school pupils supporting Lord’s work and read a poem by Roy A Donnell dedicated to Lord. Commander Gulliver thanked Bath citizens for hospitality before closing remarks.
The Felicia will include a main deck with galley dining room library and living room and an upper deck wireless room and captain’s stateroom. Navigation gear will add a fathometer radio direction finder and long and short wave transmitters. Naval architect Mr. MacDonald touts diesel electric as efficient with potential lower operating costs and better maneuverability. The sister ship Halonia also uses two 400 horsepower Cooper-Bessemer engines for direct comparison.
Commander Petri of the Grebe presents a flag to Lieut John Lord amid praise for Bath and Bath Iron Works. Commander Povich of the American Legion lauds “Old Ironsides” as in the harbor and reads a Webster poem dedicated to Lieut Lord.
Mrs. Donald McGill of Rochester New York returned Monday after a week with her mother Mrs. A J McAllister at 11 Edgett Street. Mrs McGill was formerly Miss Brieda McAlliste.
Sabine and Birch Point residents faced sudden road closure Thursday forcing a detour around West Bath to Bath. Five cars, including three from out of state, were puzzled by the restriction. Local notes mention visitors, illness, wildlife sighting, and road work with culvert placement and fill improvements along High Street near Bridge Street.
William J. Craft of Craft's Battery Service at 101 Center Street. installs a Wiedenhoff test bench and lathe and names an expert in charge to service generators starters condensers and other electrical components at moderate prices. He invites car owners buyers and others to inspect the new complete electric service outfit.
Earl F. Thompson of the American Waterworks Association New York arrived Sunday for his annual vacation. He will stay with his parents Mr and Mrs George E Thompson at Hardings then spend the rest of his time on a salmon fishing trip in New Brunswick.
James Hart of the Henry L. Doherty Co. New York arrived Saturday to spend two weeks at his parents home on Charles street.
Mrs Margaret Lord Mitchell fills in as stenographer this week during Miss Addie Palmer’s vacation at the Hyde Windlass office.
Mrs Emma Stackhouse of Worcester Massachusetts is visiting her daughter Mrs Mary Barrett on Washington Street.
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