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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
2
Maine voters soon decide on the old age assistance and school equalization act. The measure ties funding to a sales tax justified as equitable to finance aged care and education in backward towns. If defeated, there is no immediate revenue, delaying aid and schooling until future action.
A Moscow to San Francisco nonstop flight demonstrated the shrinking world as Russians crossed the pole in about two and a half days, making Russia a nearer neighbor. In Minneapolis, the mayoral race showed a shift toward Republican victory over Communists, with the Farmer-Labor governor’s backing cited and analysts noting growing anti radical sentiment as voters respond to spending and class issues.
Summer auto traffic shows drivers favoring better known routes leaving lesser used roads open. Sunday congestion on route 201 between Topsham and Augusta contrasted with a river bank road that was almost empty yet far more scenic.
Noting a busy season Bath painters paper hangers masons and carpenters report widespread activity this spring. Much neglected work is finally underway creating ample employment across the trades.
Sagadahoc Superior court travers e jury returned not guilty verdicts for Gilbert Williams and Horatio White, both of Brunswick, on criminal assault charges involving Margaret Louisa Robinson of Richmond. Deliberation lasted 25 minutes. The case followed their bond posting under $500. Separate Friday actions included burglary sentences for Michaud and Said of Topsham, and an indeterminate term for Lebel of Bath. Mrs. Charles R. Sims received a surprise birthday party at the parsonage hosted by churchwomen.
A neighbor group gave a surprise party at 53 Beacon Street for the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William H Shea. Mrs. Shea is formerly Jane MacDonald, R N of Portland. Guests included Mrs Arthur G Gilmore and several others. A floor lamp and keepsakes were presented, refreshments served, and prizes awarded for cards.
An informal meeting of the class of 1936 was held in Morse high school Room K before Bath High School Alumni Association’s 46th annual banquet. About 54 members attended the banquet where the class banner was displayed. A committee met in Library K to decide use of funds, voting to keep money for reunions and sending class messages. Committee: Mix Fether Drummond, Sylvia Kutz, John G Morse Jr, Charlotte F Pace, Ethel M Sutherland, and Pres Easton ex officio.
The Bath Destroyers were overwhelmed 14 to 0 by Freeport Sunday afternoon as Hodsdon pitched a two hit shutout and Warnie McNeil starred for Shippiente city boys. Oliver relieved, while Bath hurler fanned nine in five innings. Mrs Charles Andrews of Hardines visiting New York.
The Bath Brunswick district employees of the N. E. Tel and Tel Co hosted a lobster salad luncheon at Begin's tea room in Woolwich to honor Mrs Elwood S Toothaker formerly Helen C Conley on her recent marriage Mr Toothaker attended guests included numerous Bath residents and guests from Boothbay Harbor Brunswick Freeport and Weeks' Cove as Rupert M Irvine presented a floor lamp and steak set to the bride portions of the wedding cake were shared among attendees.
Miss Margaret Knight Sampson of 1059 Hind Street received a Good citizen DAR medal from Col Dummer Sowail chapter at Central Grammar. Presentation made by Mrs Leonard M Lord. She is a homeroom pupil of Miss Margaret Jo Adams and previously won a similar award at Dike School.
Helen Tabor and David Chirk received yearly seventh grade prizes at Dike school for best improvement in character, health, and scholarship. Presented by Supt. Clinton D. Wilson and Mrs. Edmund M. Staples, the awards were seven and a half dollars each. Tabor is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Tabor. Chirk son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Clark. They will enter Central Grammar in September.
Keith B. Hodge of 732 Middle Street is among graduates at the 18th annual commencement of the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston. Hodge, a Morse High School alumnus, completed his program at the Boston Opera House, with the school noted for its specialized accounting and finance training.
A new faster weekend service between New York and Portland with through sleeping cars to North Shore Massachusetts resorts begins June 25. The Casco departs Grand Central at 9:50 p.m. Fridays and arrives Portland 6:45 a.m.. return trips depart Portland Sundays and Mondays through late August, arriving New York about 7:49 a.m. Mondays. The Casco runs alongside the State of Maine Express, which keeps a nightly 9:00 p.m. departure.
A Terra plane sedan owned by Mrs. Lillie Yatton of Richmond burned on the Path Wilscaxden highway near Welch's garage in Woolwich Friday at noon. Walter Yatton stopped to inspect a possible brake fire and found the rear end ablaze as flames consumed the car three and a half miles from the Carlton bridge. Fire melted the gasoline tank. no help could arrive in time. State Highway Patrolman Harry L Thompson Otis City assisted with traffic as spectators watched.
Past Chancellors gathered at Acadia Jodee for Past Chancellors Night at Pythian Castle Hall. It lists Edward McLellan Dr Arthur Gebhard Harry Williams Henry Hodgdon Harry Watson Russell Kinney Owen Ledyard Frank Daintorth Clyde Mevard Loring Roberts and Eduard Millan who joined Feb 1891 with Dr Anita Gebhard joining March 1A. A surprise lunch by the reception committee delighted attendees as Knights of Pahuas members for 46 years.
A church legion posts poned its pie supper planned for last Tuesday by Roland Smith due to a state convention at Old Orchard next Saturday and other conflicts. The postponement was announced by Post Commander Eugene Har.
Horace P. Herrick accepted the gift for Morse High at an alumni meeting and banquet. The event honored the class of 1937 with reports by Mrs. Voorhees and Mrs. Calderwood. The evening featured a long roll call of alumni from many years, a formal banquet, student entertainment, and a reception at 982 High Street.
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Gov. Lewis O Barrows posted the nomination of Jesse W Taylor of Topsham as Maine Labor and Industry Commissioner to replace the late Charles O Beals of Augusta He has 30 years at Pejepscot Paper Co and received endorsements from the Maine State Federation of Labor and both employees and employers in the pulp and paper industry He is vice president of the International Pulp and Paper Union.
Marriage intentions were filed Monday in the office of City Clerk John W. Gilmore by Roger R. Reynolds an employee on the bending floor at the Bath Tron Works Corp and Miss Elizabeth Heino of Waterford Reynolds is a son of Mr and Mrs James Reynolds of Newry and Miss Heino is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Heine of Waterford
Miss Catherine H Emmons daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred P Emmons of Lincoln street wed Alpha W Booker son of Mr and Mrs George Booker of West Bath Thursday night at eight at the bride's parents home Rev Joseph Purdue officiated the double ring ceremony in front of close relatives and intimate friends Miss Velma Cornish played the Wedding March as the bride entered The bride wore white mousseline de sole with a finger tip veil and carried bride’s roses and swansonia Miss Almena Jaques was maid of honor in pastel blue mousseline de soie with Summer flowers James Thurston was best man The ceremony backdrop featured a rose brocaded screen and vases of syringa and carnations There was a reception and refreshments served by several helpers The bride's gifts to her attendants included rhinestone clips and pins They will reside in West Bath with out of town guests from Waldoboro Brunswick Waterville Fairfield and Weeks Mills
Sagadahoc County Lecturers' Council met Thursday evening with Mrs. Maurice B. Shea and a slate of grange officers and lecturers including Mrs. Eleanor Ripley Pomona Bowdoinham Mrs. Alfreda Perkins Dromore Grange and William Bradford Woolwich grange.
Miss Mary McClure, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Horace McClure of 6 Garden Street, has traveled to South Hanson Massachusetts to attend the American Red Cross national aquatic school at Camp Kiwanis for ten days. She was driven by her mother and accompanied by her grandmother Mrs Howard B Everett and others.
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