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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues that Maine communities risk losing assets by replacing historic covered bridges and flatboat ferries with modern structures. It notes tourists seek primitive charm, citing the Wayside Inn in South Sudbury, Massachusetts, restored by Henry Ford, as evidence that old gardens and buildings attract visitors.
Sheriff Henderson and County Attorney Dale return from Canada where they confirm Ezra L. Whitam, charged with a murderous assault, likely remains there. They report a reward spread and say Quebec police captured a car Whitam may have used, suggesting another possible crime. Officials expect Whitam’s capture and return for trial soon.
The old Bath salt shed at the Houghton shipyard burned on Monday, one of the area’s hardest battles for firefighters in years. The structure anchored Bath’s sailing era when vessels from Turk Island delivered salt for storage, with references to Italian ships and other crafts. Its loss signals the fading relics of Bath’s wooden-ship days as more memories disappear.
Paul C. Thurston a Democratic governor candidate urges immediate slashing of state costs citing rapid expense growth. He contrasts his view with claims Maine is sound financially and with Governor Gardiner’s note that expenses fell in the first four months of the year.
Scouts in Kittery will man the Maine state line all summer checking arriving vehicles. They will ask drivers for origin and number of occupants to collect statistics believed to aid the state and provide a daily good turn.
Mrs Arthur C Lemont was chosen president of the South End P T A for a fourth consecutive term at the annual meeting in Washington street rooms. Secretary Mrs John H Hunt and treasurer Mrs Wilfred W Chaney were reelected for their third terms. Delegates and alternates to the Rockland state convention were named. a gift of a gold piece was presented to Mrs Lemont by Mrs Redion.
Pupils of Sagadahoc Ferry school Woolwich led by Mrs. Berenice Colby held Memorial Day exercises on the shore. They marched with flags and flowers, presented prayers and poems by students from grades 1 through 8, and launched a flower boat.
Henry Clay De Long of Bath Maine will graduate from the United States Naval Academy with 421 mid shipmen. He receives his diploma and rank of ensign from Secretary Charles Francis Adams at the exercises in Annapolis.
The Sagadahoc Pomona meeting discussed whether granting women the right to hold political office benefits Maine. Speakers included Ella J. Douglas, Bessie Dickinson, Ruth Farnham, and Charles White, with songs and a closing thought. The next meeting is set for June 29 at Five Islands. Attendees also reported a midnight Island Park dance.
Dr Langdon Trufant Snipe received birthday wishes as he delivered the principal address to City Hospital nurses at graduation. Born May 27 1867 in Boston he studied at Yale Bowdoin College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia, settling in Bath in 1893. He served on the school board 1906 to 1915 was Patten Free library trustee Bath National Bank director and Bath city official. He represented Bath in 1921 and is a prominent Medical Association member and Mason. He married Christine Carter in 1896.
Grace Church School held its annual commencement during the late morning service at Grace Episcopal Church. Rector Rev. C. M. Tubbs announced year end progress and awarded prizes for highest and high honors to students including Frances Loraine Holmes Harry E Fullerton Sophia Johns Stephen Johns Ida Johns and others.
Mr and Mrs John C Tourtillotte of 75 Russell Street celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary observed Friday The ceremony was performed by Rev T F White pastor of First Baptist Church uniting Annie B McKay Bryant and John C Tourtillotte Their son Ralph and four grandchildren John Margaret Mary and Paul survive Mr Tourtillette chaired the 1905 city council finance committee under Mayor Elwell S Crosby representing Ward 2 in the board of aldermen
City Clerk John W. Gilmore records the May 23 marriage of Herbert L. Murphy and Fannie E. Smith of Phippsburg. Augustus Perow, justice of the peace, officiated at 119 Center Street. Murphy is listed as a fisherman.
John S Place longtime Bath police officer celebrated his birthday May 26 1873 born in Bath son of Nathaniel Place. He declined a city marshalship preferring street work and has served since 1898 and 1922 under mayors Torrey Cahill. He worked at Bath Iron Works Sewall yard and was a state detective 1916 20. Mrs Place preceded him in death.
Myrtle Lodge No. 8 U O I O L marked its 32nd anniversary with a Friday night supper at 5:30 attended by Portland officers including Grace Gallison supreme lady Effie Keating supreme conductor Lillian Bishop lady governess and Gwendolyn Jordan government conductor Charter members Mary Curtis Gertrude Stewart Mabel Shepard Lizzie B C Chaney Lizzie French Lizzie Pepper Maud Clark Emma Jacobs Carrie French invited as guests Supper committee Annie Lemont Lucy Perry Eva Atwood Nellie Hunt Dinner duties assigned Fannie Clark led dining room and Nettie Teeling oversaw the degree during the post supper meeting with Fannie Clark in charge of the candidate
West Bath Grange will hold a Thursday night dance at 8 30 with novelty dances including an elimination confetti balloon and standard waltzes fox trots and square dances. The event follows successful recent dances and is led by Mrs Eva L Fulton chairwoman with Miss Alice F Johnson Mrs James R Wing Kenneth Smith and James Thurston on the committee.
Rev Edward Ellis, filling the First Universalist pulpit, preached a Memorial Day final sermon. The service featured a recessional sung by Mrs Fred D Hill and left the congregation hopeful he and Mrs Ellis might return in autumn. Edwin Spaulding returned to West Concord Mass after visiting his mother Mrs Jessie Baker Spaulding in town.
A Monday afternoon blaze destroyed a small boat shed at the Houghton yard near Bath Iron Works and threatened the Iron Works facility. Bath fire crews and the Iron Works private department battled flames across the boat house and salt shed, with eight hose lines in use and the yacht Aletes spared by proximity. The motor boat in the Houghton yard sank as the fire raged, and witnesses reported seeing youths flee the area shortly before ignition.
Bridge tolls through May 30 total 13 620 95 comparing with 13 222 60 last year a gain of 398 35 Memorial day traffic topped 2 140 vehicles and 6 460 people with Sunday receipts 831 05 against 2 774 last year.
The Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter D A R plans its annual field day luncheon at Bowdoinham the home of state historian Miss Clara Newhall Fogg. About a score of members will attend to view the damaged Ship of Sign beauty and learn how it withstood fire and water. Benjamin Fader of Farmington Home for Aged People celebrated his 101st birthday last week and is now in Franklin Memorial hospital after a fractured hip.
Officials trailing Ezra Linwood Witham posted circulars from Montreal to Vermont and New Hampshire offering 150 dollars for his capture. Sheriff and County Attorney traveled 200 miles by road, following leads from garages and farms after a stolen car linked to a murder and highway robbery. Witham, born in Bath, fled toward Vermont as officers studied the crime scene and sought witnesses along the border.
William F. Perkins of Brooklyn found his estranged wife Lila King in Bath after 18 months apart. She had left their Brooklyn home and lived with Mary Fitzpatrick on Middle Street. The pair plan to leave Bath together, renewing their marriage after 11 years and three children.
The Campfire Girls held their regular weekly meeting at 138 North Street the home of Mrs. Charles R. Sims. A story was read by the guardian and the girls made blotter corners in yellow pink green lavender and orange. Jane Stevens was elected scribe.
Miss Mildred H Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Hunt 362 Middle Street married Chester S Wilson son of Mr and Mrs William S Wilson 2 Bailey Street on Thursday at Sebasco. The bride a Morse high school 1927 graduate and Bath City Hospital Training School for Nurses 1931 is an electrician. The couple reside with the groom’s parents.
Miss Jeanne A. Roux daughter of Mrs Adolphine A Roux of 574 Washington street and the late Archie J Roux wed Harvey S Simmons of Waldoboro in Damariscotta on May 14. The couple plan to reside in this city.
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