09 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
1
The country faced a banking holiday with all banks closed for a few days. Depositors remain safe. inconveniences will be relieved by new legislation. President Roosevelt acted immediately to set up machinery to handle the emergency and restore confidence. The governments are sound and expect a brighter future as stabilization proceeds.
A statewide effort promotes roadside beautification this spring. Citizens should remove wrecked cars and empty containers, trim signs, standardize guide post signs, and plant trees or flowers to improve entrances such as the Brunswick road approach to the city.
Democratic gains across several Maine cities show the party remains active as mayors were elected in Lewiston Waterville South Portland Saco Ellsworth and Eastport. Many towns adopted annual budgets with large cuts and changes at meetings held Monday reflecting fiscal tightening.
Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day meeting at Mrs. Henry T. Dubar home with Miss Hortense Welch Auburn home demonstration agent guiding members in updating garments. Nine garments planned, patterns shown, and work begun. Members listed include Mrs. Dubar Mrs. Edwin L. Holbrook Mrs. Percy D. Marston and many Woolwich Bath Arrowsic and Buenos Aires residents. Next meeting set for April 5 in Woolwich at Mrs. Costello P. Hall home with Cake Making as the topic.
The Bath Board of Highways and Sewers reports a credit balance of 4 754 10 with total appropriations and credits of 47 290 08 and expenditures of 42 535 98 for 1932 33. State road work cost 1 200, replanking 701 71 on New Meadows bridge, and deck work on Le Mont and Harvard streets. Road construction covered 845 and 508 square yards on High street, sidewalks of 1 1/2 miles on Colas, 135 feet of culverts, 1800 feet of Macadam road, and a 2200 foot gravel section on High street south of Gatchell.
A Wesley M E church Ladies aid sponsored low mood social drew guests despite dreary weather. An evening orchestra including Wesley H. Lemont and James W. Temple performed works with several vocal and piano pieces. games filled the program and a committee led by Mrs. William Coombs organized the event.
Bridge receipts for February fell $150.60 from last year, with a larger monthly drop of $309.40 when comparing by the calendar month. Despite the decline, the basis is not seen as bad due to road construction around Waldoboro. The report shows losses in trips and vehicles, with cash down from $4,272.70 to $4,122.10. Mrs. Edward W. Hyde returned to Bath after ten days in Augusta with Dr. John A. Morse and Mrs. Morse.
A 1200 pound bull moose was killed instantly by an east bound Maine Central train near Newcastle at 8 10 Friday night. The animal lay about 50 feet from the track after impact. The train stopped and investigators checked the scene. The carcass will be turned over to State authorities at Augusta. Conductor Levi Berry of Rockland and Engineer Bradford were in charge. passengers felt little motion.
The town of Georgetown sues Walter E. Reid and Thomas S. Moulton over 1932 taxes. Justice William H. Fisher presides in Sagadahoc Superior Court with Edward W. Bridgham representing Reid. The case ties to controversy over Georgetown selectmen elections and tax payment disputes. Justice Fisher is expected to decide soon.
Doris Dyer and Frederick W. Humphreys wed Thursday afternoon in a single ring ceremony at 712 High Street. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated as relatives witnessed. The bride, educated in Morse, New England Conservatory, Gorham Normal, teaches eighth grade English in Bath Central grammar. He is a Bath High School graduate and D. M. Humphreys Insurance co. partner. After a wedding trip they reside at 886 High Street.
Sacred Heart Circle D of Isabella voted at a Friday meeting to pay a $100 benefit and offer a High Mass to the beneficiary of any deceased member affiliated at least one year. A one year house committee includes Mrs Stephen McPhee as chairman and several members. April social committee lists ten members. A poverty party for the March social will be held week after next with date to be announced.
Miss Helen M. McIntosh was appointed secretary of the Co-Workers class of the First Baptist Church at its Friday meeting held at Mrs. William W. Wakefield’s home, 209 Oak. Fifteen members and one visitor attended as the group opened by president Mrs. Charles R. Furber. The evening featured readings, games, an antique fashion show led by Mrs. Lincoln Bailey and Mrs. Wakefield, plus radio music. Hot chocolate, crackers, and fancy cookies were served by Mrs. Wakefield, Mrs. Bailey, and Mrs. J. Edward Burnham.
In observance of the 21st anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America Pine Tree troop No 1 attended Sunday services at Wesley M E church on March 12 invited by Rev Forest Littlefield. A Friday meeting in American Legion hall drew 35 scouts and one candidate with a program of handicraft patrol corners songs test work and scout laws.
Ralph C. Covel, Bath harness and leather businessman and longtime Democrat, formally announced his bid to succeed Henry W. Owen Jr. as postmaster. He has chaired Bath and County committees, served six years as Ward 2 alderman, led fire and other key panels, attended state conventions since 1912, and backed Franklin Roosevelt at Portland last year. He is seen as likely to gain strong party backing for the post.
Wilbur F. Senter of Brunswick buys the Kineo Mill End Co. store on Columbia Street Bangor known for dress goods and ready to wear. Partners include Roy W. Putney Kennedy Crane and Senter in Bath Rockland. Senter’s expansion since 1908 spans Brunswick Damariscotta Rockland Lewiston Portland Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor.
Four Maine live stock breed associations will hold their annual meetings at Orono during Farm and Home Week at the University of Maine March 27 to 30. Officers announced include Ayrshire president John R Read and secretary Dr John A Ness. Jersey president Ross Elliott and secretary Walter E Mosher. Holstein Frie dian president Fred J Nutter and secretary L E McIntire. Guernsey president Horace Millay and secretary Mrs M M Clark. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Harriman of Lewiston were Sunday guests of relatives in the city.
Harry Ring of Winneyance topped the YMCA Church League scoring with 143 points in a season of 100 plus players. Gerald Carr of Wesley was six points behind, Billy Green of Winter Street had 1381 points, Linny Haynes of Central posted 125, and Dick Haskell of Winter followed with 120. The YMCA released the top 20 scorers after reviewing season records.
The Hi Y mock trial at the Y M C A drew a strong crowd. John McCarty faced an 18th amendment violation charge with Harold Harrington as defense attorney and William Grindell as prosecutor. Witnesses for the state and defense clashed in a lively session, ending with an innocent verdict for McCarty and a quip about perjury by the attorney.
The March city council session opened at 7 35 p m with Eugene A Youland presiding in Mayor Small s absence and adjourned at 8 07 The Roll of Accounts No 1 totaling 3 057 10 was kept open as Arthur L Pratt questioned a 264 75 legal expense bill The voucher showed 218 for fire truck liability insurance misposted as part of legal expense 46 The issue was resolved and the roll approved Mayor Small later chaired adjournment Chief Parks approved Lloyd Hooker s 500 gallon gasoline tank on Vine Street The council accepted the report and the meeting ended with no farewell speeches or year end resums Troop and Knight were absent in the council chamber.
The dead bull moose from a crash at Nichols River Bridge near Newcastle was shipped to Augusta. Deputy Game Warden John Perkins prepared the carcass for the Fish and Game department. Commissioner George J. Stobie said the meat would be donated to charity with half to the Red Cross in Augusta and half to another group.
A fragmented list mixes clues and garbled phrases ranging from abbreviations for District of Columbia and Rhode Island to terms for growth, anatomy, verbs, and geometric definitions. The jumble includes mis-typed item labels and stray symbols, suggesting a broken crossword or cipher note.
Morse high school earns a spot among eight Western Maine teams for Bates College Inter scholastic Tournament at Lewiston next weekend. Bath’s Morse was slotted eighth by a Bates committee. South Portland is favored to win with Cheverus or Deering likely in the final. Morse’s early season wins over Edward Little Lewiston and Rockland boosted its selection. a return to form could push them toward the semi finals.
The Cosmo Club held its annual meeting with 56 members present. Miss Jane S. Murphy spoke on the Basque country and its people after the election of officers and annual reports. The banquet and refreshments were provided by club directors and members.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gagne Biddeford ice dealer and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday February 26 A special anniversary supper and reception followed They received a purse of gold presented by Jeannette and Claire Gagne A wrist watch was given to the honoree in honor of her birthday which marked the years together plus the 11th birthday of their granddaughter Jeannette Napoleon Gagne was the son.
An Atchison woman woke her husband in fear claiming someone downstairs. The husband refused to go, citing that she trained him to remember she is the head of the house. He pointed to his pistol in the upper bureau and urged her to act.
In Park Alleys action the Murads scored six points to reclaim first place in the Colonial Club bowling league with the Old Golds close behind. The Chesterfields moved to fourth, while Camels earned nine points from a last place position behind Merritt Mitchell’s 319 series including a 127 string. English honors at Skowhegan High School were announced by Principal P S Turner naming Irene Demo Jean Flemming Lyle Moore and June Nelson for top honors with the graduation program to follow at commencement night.
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