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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
2
Bath voters chose Mayor-elect Haskell promising debt reduction via economy and cuts. A large share of new city officials come from Bath Iron Works, raising questions about industrial influence, while census snooping debates and wartime reports color ongoing concerns of policy, taxes, and national conflict.
The voting list showing the largest number of names entitled to franchise ever appears as conclusive evidence of growing population and heightened interest in elections this year.
Morse high school dramatics club will stage three plays The House of Greed Bread and Grandpa Goes Hunting Friday evening in the auditorium Casts list includes Letitia Roberts widow Mary Double Hendricks Gerry Andrews and others for House of Greed John Curtis and Bread cast members Willam Mullefr Ruth Cogan and Betty Pournet Corey lead the Grandpa Goes Hunting cast includes Edward Butterfield Chester Wright and Mary Webb
Sumner Sewall of Bath seeks the GOP gubernatorial nomination and notes rapid growth in air transport. He cites United Air Lines planned Boston to Pacific Coast service as aligning with the era’s expansion and benefiting New England states including Maine through enhanced facilities and tourism.
Genesta chapter O.B.S. conferred degrees at a Masonic temple meeting. The highlight was filling a large sunshine basket for a confined member. Supper for 80 followed, organized by Mrs. Adolph H. Ehlers and other hostesses. Menu included meat loaf, pravy, potatoes, beans, rolls, dessert, coffee.
A municipal council year review lists numerous committees and leaders. Several troop and pack leaders are named, including leaders for Rose, Owl, Pine Cone, Red Rose, Okawiwoka, Peter Pan, Robin Hood, Busy Bee groups, and Brownies, with many members cited.
Moulton Union plans the fourth of five film showings, If I Had a Million, Saturday at 6 45 with a small admission. President Kenneth M Stills to speak at chapel Sunday March 10 at five. Choir to sing Hospodi Po milut by Lvorsky. Walker Art exhibit features Currier Ives prints and Rogers Groups lent by private collectors.
Mrs Alfred Parks Jr and her infant Patricia have left Memorial hospital and stay with Dr E Motley Fuller on High Street before moving to 3 Dike Road, awaiting their new home.
About 75 Brownie Scouts attended a Saturday snow party at Wing's field hosted by their leaders. The event featured Brownie Circle lunch, skiing and sliding races, and an aim for annual repetition with awards in eight and under and nine years and over divisions.
Hon Wilbur C Oliver of 29 Union Street marked his 89th birthday with a postcard shower from many friends a cablegram from Wareningen Netherlands signed by his granddaughter and family a phone call from Detroit Michigan and a tribute from Warren D Oliver Newton Center Massachusetts. He received birthday gifts and cakes from family and others and expressed gratitude for the day’s surprises.
The Bath city report highlights a strong safety record with no fatal accidents last year while noting fire department activity of 221 alarms and total fire loss of 14613.65 dollars. Chief Frates recommends replacing Engine Three and a one man aerial ladder truck, plus new safety gear. The poor department aided 243 families (732 people) and managed 32 inmates at the city farm with an average daily population of 17, reporting credits of 41271.45 and disbursements of 38314.09 dollars. A street widening petition between Washington and High streets was referred to the New Streets Committee, and Robert W. Bailey was appointed constable for Bath Iron Works Corp.
Prof. Carl J. Weber of Waterville announces a March publication on the life and career of English novelist Thomas Hardy. Weber's Hardy collection is touted as unique in America and reflects a long standing scholarly interest.
Sagadahoc Pomona held with Dro more grange Phippsburg last week featuring silver star certificates for Miss Marion Rafnell and Mrs Annie Malcolm of Dromore grange. Officers conducted the ceremony with greetings from Mrs Elfreda Perkins. Speakers included William Gould Chester Hobart Neil Bishop Charles Thompson and others.
Real estate transfers from Bath to Bowdoinham in the Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds show Bath leading with eight transfers and Bowdoinham next with five. The list covers buyers and sellers such as Weeks, Holway, Kennerson, Harford, Burgess, Wallace, Thebeau, Kaler, Lemont, Douglas, Hinkley, Eisenhauer, Lishness, Tobey, Curtis, Alexander, King, Olm, and Batley with parcels noted as land and buildings on streets including Center, Washington, Corliss, Academy, High, Lord, Russell, and more.
Winter Street Ladies aid held a Friday afternoon food sale from two to three in the ladies room with Mrs Clifford B Wilband and Mrs Fred Foote in charge. Hostesses included Mrs Fred K Sturtevant Mrs Edgar D Leavitt Mrs Leroy F Colby and Mrs Charles W Walsh Jr Rev Joseph O Purdue continued his Lenten talks with Walter Dudley Cavert The Understanding Heart Next Friday at 230 Purdue will discuss The Third Mile by Rev Paul Scherer pastor of Holy Trinity church New York City Hostesses will be Mrs Edward B Smith Mrs Charles H Frost Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and Mrs James F Farnham.
Ex Governor Louis J. Brann of Lewiston appeared in town on Thursday greeting friends and meeting newcomers. He declined to discuss political plans stating he has no definite plans and would not answer questions about future office.
February 1940 showed 20 fair days, six snowfall days, and about 21 inches of snow, higher than February 1939’s 14.5 inches. Rain occurred once versus four times, and seven cloudy days versus five. The warmest morning reached 36, while February 1939 saw 41.
In Brattleboro Vermont on March 6 the piece notes Maine and Vermont defend Republican tradition and practice town meetings. It highlights a book about town meeting titled New England Town Meeting by John Gould of Brunswick Maine, published by Stephen Daye Press of Brattleboro Vermont.
Mrs Leonard M. Munsey was chosen president of the Past Noble Grands club at Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge. Mrs Roger W. Pierce became vice president and Mrs Frank J. Farrin was secretary at a Woolwich gathering hosted by Mrs Edward V. Reed.
The Mohawks assert the junior division volleyball title at the YMCA after defeating a high school team. Church league teams are urged to collect uniforms promptly to avoid moth damage. Grammar school players contest the league championship in a tournament on Saturday morning, March 9.
The February 14 issue of the newspaper now titled the Northern Penobscot Journal expanded to eight pages. It features plentiful local advertising and an attractive, neat print. Don Myers serves as editor and publisher.
Nation Grange Master L J Tuber and State Master F A Richardson announce the national Grange session will be in Syracuse New York. Seventh degree sessions will be at Loews Theater with several meetings in the State Armory.
Two framed certificates presented to Superintendent Frank H. Bennett show the Waterville Maine Central Railroad shops completed 1939 without a reportable accident. They were presented by Frank R. Bradford director of safety and fire protection for the Maine Central and Boston and Maine Railroads.
A Pelham, New York tea announced the engagement of Miss Mary Dalton Fowler to Francis Sherwood Kinney of Morristown New Jersey. Fowler a Rosemont College graduate with an MFA from Columbia, is active in the Pelham Service League. Kinney a Princeton IVY Club alumnus, Newport St Georges graduate, member of the Amateur Ski Club of New York and the US Naval Aviation Reserve, employed at Bath Iron Works in Maine.
Editor says a city rumor claims he will run against William Newell for Bath Water District Board of Trustees and may seek to replace Maurice A. Libby. He denies any candidacy or political activity and commends Libby’s efficiency while warning Newell’s possible departure would be a severe blow.
Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach reported about 300 in medical gear taken from his automobile off Congress Street during a Morse Cheverus game outing with Mrs. Winchenbach and friends. The bag, later found by a bus driver, contained medical supplies and a flashlight.
Mrs Murphy spoke engagingly at Club Garrett Thursday on Wild Life Conservation projects and Red Cross refugee work. Members volunteered to knit sweaters for relief. Miss Cynthia Lemoine served as auctioneer for a clothes sale with proceeds to the club.
Charles F and Beatrice N Cummings bought frontage property leased by Cummings Motors and Shell Oil from Bath Trust Co. No occupancy changes for tenants expected. Mrs Carl Troop and Mrs Charles Bartlett hosted St Marys guild meeting at Grace church parish house with members sewing on Lenten work.
Mrs Anna Campbell of Arrowsk is thanked by Hanna Kuusamo at the Finnish Consulate in New York for aiding Poland during its struggle for democracy. Acknowledgment notes receipt of three carloads and a barrel of clothing, including items from Central Church ladies, sent to the Finnish Red Cross to support the war effort.
Frank A. Vennett, manager of the Opera House, was warmly greeted Friday at the Center Street picture house after eight weeks convalescence from surgery and pneumonia. He viewed Mae West and W C Fields in My Little Chickadee and planned short daily business periods as he improves.
The W C T U hosted an Earn a Dollar social at 9 Deering Street last Tuesday raising twenty dollars for the National Educational Fund. County president Mrs Mary Pratt and Mrs Emma Leonard spoke. Frances Willard’s definition was read by Mrs Elizabeth Trott. Theresa Hill was elected recording secretary and Carrie Trott assistant. Refreshments were served by Lillian Mayo Carrie Trott Maude Russell and Nella Stover. The next monthly meeting is scheduled for March 12 with Mrs Brown.
Pranklyn Willis Morse son of Mr and Mrs Sherman L Morse and Miss Mary Elizabeth Boyden RN daughter of Ira Boyden Eastport and the late Wilhelmina Boyden were married Friday afternoon at 230 by Rev Joseph O Purdue in Winter Street parsonage 808 Washington Street The single ring ceremony was used Mrs Morse attended by Miss Jennie Trail RN Elwood W Legard was best man They will reside at 70 High Street after a brief wedding trip
A Leap Year baby girl was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Vincent Cummings of Richardson street. Dr Jacob Smith attended. The eight pound infant faces a birthday every four years, prompting jokes about borrowing another year for celebrations.
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