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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
2
Maine coastal waters lure anglers with pollock and tuna fishing. Readers are urged to try rod and reel methods while noting tremen dous schools off the Cape and soon near Maine shores.
Painters, carpenters, plumbers, electricians and all men in the building trades appear ruined with work in this locality these days, a sharp contrast to conditions after the 1929 financial crash.
Miss Mary H Cunningham presented her second annual recital at Morse high school auditorium. A lavish costumed program featured many soloists and group numbers by pupils from the Modern School of Dancing, with extended notes on performers and routines. The column also notes local real estate at Eamesholm Apartments in Bath, detailing eight furnished suites, architecture by Harold W DeLong, and plans for two four car garages.
A public schools spelling contest at Morse High School is underway with finalists to meet Friday evening June 11. Sixth, fourth, and fifth grade students competed this week in Morse High auditorium. six pupils per grade chosen with three alternates.
Harvey P Hathorne of Sagadahoc Ferry and Mr Dolloff spotted an albino deer grazing near Woolwich Center about eight o'clock on a Wednesday. The creature ambled into the woods while both men watched from the Dolloff property. The sighting adds to rare albino deer reports in the area.
A heavy blast for a new West Bath highway at Seven Hills woke residents at 430 AM. Reports say the detonation echoed across the city. Bath residents Seer and Dearborns are named among those awakened and returning from a New York trip with their three children.
Navy announces Commander Robert White Perreil of the Construction Corps drowned last week at Charleston South Carolina where he had served since 1935. He was born in Richmond Virginia in 1894 and served in World War I. his family and colleagues sent floral tributes. He leaves a wife two daughters and a mother. The Bath Iron Works flag flew half mast in his memory and condolences extended from officers and civilians of the superintending constructor's office.
City Marshal Walter L Whitney's department logged 18 intoxication arrests over a weekend from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. Fifty-seven charged individuals faced fines, costs, or jail as recordings show seven on Saturday and eleven on Monday with varied outcomes. Raymond H Huston of Portland received two automobile charges and a suspended fine after a chase.
The Sagadatoe Rod Gun and Skeet Association to sponsor coon hound field trials at Merrymeeting Park Brunswick on Sunday June 13. Over 60 dogs expected. Prizes of 50 and 25 dollars. Bath entries and participants from Portland Freeport Brunswick Bowdoin Lisbon Falls and others. Park chosen for best spectator facilities and as a rare local sporting event. Trials supervised by experienced volunteers. Mr and Mrs Edwin D Pinkham of Concord NH guests of Mr and Mrs Warren S Rines 463 High Street.
The He brew Ladies Society of Beth Israel syn agogue held its annual officer election at Mrs Joseph I Smith's home 1121 Washington St. Mrs Morris S Povich was reelected vice president. Officers include Mrs Samuel Levin president Mrs H Jacob Smith secretary and Mrs Max Katz treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs David S Cogan president Mrs Arthur W Gediman secretary and Mrs Morris H Cohen treasurer. Cogan received flowers. July and August meetings will be the first Tuesday each month in the vestry with July hostesses Mrs Cogan and Mrs Smith planning the annual picnic.
Two Bath Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduates gained State Board Examinations honors. Constance Beers achieved the highest rank of all examinees, while Evelyn Hathorn earned high honors. The board secretary notified Bath superintendent Helen Downing that Beers led the May 19 and 20 exams.
Finalists and alternates for the seventh grade spelling match held Thursday at Morse High in preparation for Friday's event include Ruth Cogan North Grammar Harry Higgins Dike Gabrielle Vigne North Grammar Ruth Tripp North Grammar Albert Povich North Grammar Richard Dennison North Grammar John Brown St. Mary's William A Hill Jr Weeks Street Alternates listed in order are Doris Stickney North Grammar Helen Tabor Dike Margaret Kaler Dike
The Public Utilities Commission in Augusta denies the Maine Central Railroad Company’s request to change grade crossing protections at Water Street Washington Street and School Street in Bath. It holds gates as operated provide the best safety for children and the public, dismissing the petition on May 28, 1937.
Officers of the North End Community club were nominated at the Friday meeting and will be elected June 18. Nominating committee Daniel McDonald Everett G Lemont and Clifford B Wilband named Roger W Pierce president Fred B Kittridge vice president Clifford B Wilband treasurer James E McLaughlin secretary A board of directors was named. officers except for vice president are incumbents.
Riding high and ready, Tom Mix the famed Western star brings his three ring circus to Standish field in Bath for afternoon and night performances on Saturday June 12. The show features Tony Tony and six other horses, Hollywood starlets in an aerial ballet, and a roster of world famous acts in a modern, costliest array of features. The troupe travels next to Bangor for another round of performances.
Miss Alice Mulligan daughter of Mrs John Huskins of Winship street is among seven Colby students chosen for Cap and Gown this year. A junior English major and Morse high graduate she will return to Bath on June 22 for the summer. Also home for the summer are Miss Constance Morin of Washington street from Oak Grove academy and Edward G Morin of MIT visiting his father Dr Harry F Morin of Washington street.
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