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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
2
Everett A. Harrington, Phippsburg's tax collector, has three years of service with minimal outstanding taxes for 1929 1930 and 1931. He plans to seek re election promising full collection. The piece also notes Treasury bonds for small investors and a nationwide pest control drive citing Sebasco as a successful local example.
The Maine Federation of Women's Clubs committee urges opposition to candidates who use billboards and roadside posters. Members plan to stamp stationery with I give preference to candidates who do not advertise on the landscape. Maine has long sought fewer highway signs, with some states banning them. The effort aims to prompt ongoing legislation to reduce roadside advertising in coming years.
Auburn reports 9400 new industrial payrolls since December with a weekly $20 000 rise. The city manager form government has collected 93 9 percent of 1931 taxes with 117 unemployed in a population over 18 000. The 1932 budget contemplates a 50 cent tax cut and debt payments lower, hinting at a 1 dollar per thousand rate cut in 1933.
The Coast Guard commander reports 176 large vessels used by smugglers. Bath, ready to supply five tested boats and two more forthcoming, shows strong performance with one ship briefly on duty capturing the alleged mother ship of a fleet offshore New England.
A Washington dispatch reports Maine’s share of a proposed emergency state aid road bill would total about 1.1 million dollars. The aid would be a temporary advance repaid over ten years by reducing regular federal road appropriations, with reimbursements starting in 1938 and no funds available before June 30, 1933. Work prioritized for local labor.
Russell H. Stodder of 23 Cobb Road announced Thursday his bid for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Sagadahoc County in the June primaries. He joins four candidates including incumbent Albert Henderson. Stodder, a State Highway Commission employee and former Kennebec Bridge ticket seller, is active in American Legion affairs and a 1920 UMaine graduate.
John L. Jack of Topsham, chair man of the Republican town committee, announces his bid for the Republican nomination for county commissioner. Incumbent George M. Stinson of Woolwich seeks renomination. Bath’s Fred W. Humphreys runs for the Democratic nomination.
Omar W. Folsom of Washington recounts a London Spectator tale by W. Beach Thomas about a brown and white spaniel left behind after a hunt. The dog climbs to the bedroom, lies on an old shooting jacket, and awaits his owner's return, a mute rebuke mixing affection and memory.
Stanley Curtis a Morse high school sophomore celebrates his fourth real birthday born February 29, 1916. He receives many congratulations as he marks the once every four years occasion during the Feb 29 day. A separate fire damaged the Auder and Larg funeral home on College Avenue in Water Ville causing about 2000 dollars damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for an hour in subzero temperatures.
A Bath candidate for mayor in the March seventh election declares plans to promote harmony in the City Council, appoint capable officials, scrutinize estimates, limit department spending, curb waste, reduce expenditures, address unemployment, and resist unnecessary public improvements to keep government financially sound. John P. Carey signs the letter.
A letter from Pastor Charles A. Brown dated February 29, 1932 requests aid for the Golden Rule Mission. He cites exhausted finances, daily care for ten men, winter illnesses, and a small medicine chest while asking friends to donate what they can to sustain the mission through February and beyond.
The Senate Appropriations Committee disclosed messages from President Hoover and Budget Director Roop urging that 250000 dollars be shifted from Interior funds to the Navy to remove the Otter Cliffs radio station on Mount Desert Island Maine. The move aims to clear a route for a private funded park road in Acadia National Park to be built by John D Rockefeller Jr at an estimated 4 million dollars. A new site for the Otter Cliffs station would be chosen within the park.
A Washington's birthday event sponsored by the Beacon Street Methodist Ladies' Aid drew a good crowd in the vestry. The program featured the pastor, Hibbert Norton, Mrs Weston P Holman, Miss Grace Bishop, and Ella J. Douglas with Arthur Norton at the piano, followed by refreshments including Washington pie.
Over 50 scouts, friends, and troop committee members gathered at the American Legion to boost Pine Tree troop No. 1 membership. Ellen Hodgkins played piano as the play The Three Wishes unfolded with performers including Margaret Higgins and Connie Morin. The evening featured the Girl Scout Laws ceremony led by Dorothy Martin and others, a tap dance by Rosalys Desjardins, a humorous reading by Sophie Greenblatt, and an announced hike for Friday if weather allows.
Rev. Orville J. Guptill described the Maine Sea Coast Mission work at the Winter Street Men's Club meeting. The mission aids lighthouse keepers, coast guard stations, and remote islands, supplying nurses, hospital trips, and Christmas gifts to a large parish. A bean supper preceded the talk. next meeting plans a film presentation by Madison Moore on March 9.
The city activates its stone crusher to produce rock for streets this Spring and Summer. Mayor Small says workers will gain employment and rock supply may support driveway and concrete projects. Thomas Cummings supervises the crusher crew. The Kickapoo ice breaker advances toward Bangor harbor clearing ice from the Penobscot river, reported at two miles remaining.
An offset record lists numbers 180.38 and 2 25 3 3 in a terse financial style. The fragment suggests a tally or accounting line with no clarifying context or identifiers.
Herbert L. Swett, president of the Maine Publicity bureau, reports a surge in February inquiries about Maine travel, with 423 letters from out of state compared to 220 last year. He notes early ads sparked interest and urges inns and farmhouses to prepare, while promoting standard town markers to aid visitors. Swett also cites growing inquiries from the southwest as a sign of broader campaign impact.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest Henry R. Gillis of Portland presided at the annual inspection of the Montgomery and St. Bernard chapter. Officers performed the degree amid supper, music, and speeches as Past Grand High Priest David L. Wilson visited.
The Bath Y M C A Hi Y basketball team defeated Cony Hi Y 25 22 on the road with a late rally. Cony led 8 5 after one period and 16 15 at the third quarter before Bath surged ahead with field goals from Leon Buck Ernie Sarkis and Linny Haynes to secure the win.
A large mixed list of crossword style clues with numbered across and down hints. The page presents definitions for various words such as Jewel, Goddess, serene, and earthbound terms, plus many others spanning flora, geography, objects, and actions.
Minutes from the annual Banco and For track meet discuss banquet plans for March 7 and ensure team registrations by March 1. Officials list and sportsmanship medal nomination due. Governor and Samuel McCall invited to banquet. new girls rifle club at Cony High School. Lewiston names Dr. Robert Wiseman Jr. health officer.
A local effort led by Sidney L. Eaton and a donor unnamed by request collects food and potatoes for the unemployed. First National Stores contributes 25 in food orders, matched by the company, to support equitable relief across hundreds of communities.
About 40 couples attended the Y Men's Club first ladies night at the Y M C A rooms from eight to midnight. The program featured vaudeville numbers, dancing, bridge, and refreshments with Ian Jewett as emcee and Oscar Adams winning the balloon dance.
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