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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
3
Wiscasset hosts the annual town meeting at Red Men's hall with a public dinner by the Congregational church organ society. Local clubs host talks, picture showings, and charity sales as members plan Easter services and quarterly church conferences across Wiscasset Sheepscott South Newcastle and town venues.
Wiscasset items note visits by Wm. Miller of Waldoboro and J. Marr of Boothbay Harbor, Mrs. Moore of Woolwich, and Rep. Tucker’s Augusta trip. A large owl was captured near C. W. West. Billy Bourdin operates gasoline wood sawing. wood is cut at George Lincoln’s and The Albee. Henr ietta Clark, 7, severely scalded, with flesh torn from a knee. Ida Sears and George Stilphen to wed at Bath. Sarah Wall and Ervine Winn wed at M E parsonage in York. Sarah Wall, Wis casset graduate, 1902, involved in local nuptial.
Alger Munsey spends a few days at home. Lester Hodgdon of Boothbay visits town. Mrs Ida Beaton of Rockland visits cousin Josie M Thompson. B Seekins opens a Middle street store. Fred Marsh returns from Dorchester, Mass. L Nute ships about thirty cords of hembeck bark to Peabody and Portland. Dr C H Leverton travels to Searsport to practice. Lucy A Smith funeral held at Clark's Point. Birch Point mill suspends kindling packing for a week for alterations. Spring brings moving coasting vessels as Millie Washburn loads brick at Birch Point and Sheepscot follows.
Article argues finger printing as a key tool for identification, tracing origins from Lindbergh case to broader civil use. It notes police advocates, endorsements by Judge Keegan and County Attorney Dale, and proposals for universal, lifelong ID records stored at police or county offices.
In bidding for two Coast Guard patrol boats Bath Iron Works was second lowest, behind John H. Mathis Co. of Camden, New Jersey by 1616. The awards are expected soon though Bath still has a chance. Bids ranged from 174000 to 245772 with many shipyards named including Maryland Drydock Electric Boats New York Shipbuilding Tampa Pusey Jones United Drydocks Todd Sun Ship Glendale.
Ex-Alderman Morris Povich of Ward 7 announced Wednesday his candidacy for the Overseers of the Poor. He retires this month after service in his ward and says he will focus on the Poor department if elected to succeed Daniel Williams, who stated he will not seek re election.
Moderator Joseph W. Larrabee led West Bath’s annual town meeting on Monday with all town officers reelected: Harry J. Rich clerk, Edwin W. Haggett, Earl C. Donnell, Edward K. Thompson selectmen, Fred S. Brown treasurer and collector, Mrs. Lillie Donnell school committee. Appropriations total 8404.67, about 1200 less than last year, roads funded and schools maintained. West Bath Red Cross met at Miss Annie Trufant’s home with 18 members sewing garments and quilts.
Lucien Bannister a 12 year old sixth grade pupil of 7 Judkins avenue Lewiston received a $10 first prize check from Felber Biscuit Co of Columbus Ohio in a drawing contest.
Clara M. Reed won 128 votes to become Woolwich town clerk for a sixth year at the town meeting in the town hall. The meeting approved officers and a total appropriation of 12 349.98, with 4 000 for schools and 1 500 for roads and bridges amid cost-cutting debate.
Bath Iron Works Corp. topped bids for a 60 foot diesel craft for the United States Health Department to serve Boston Harbor physicians. The contract award by the Treasury Department in Washington is not yet official but BIW appears favored after bidding as the low bidder. Fore River shipyard at Quincy is handling plan work for the destroyer Dewey, with plans to send them to ree.
Manuel Cruz sails from Halifax harbor aboard the 23 foot Olga II to cross 7000 miles to Chile aiming for near shore Atlantic passage to weather shelter. This follows two prior failures with the storm battered craft and a near Hatteras rescue earlier this winter.
Councilman Roscoe Clinton McFadden says he will not pursue a recount after a tied vote with Henry I. Gediman in Ward 4. He favors ballot inspection but deems a costly special election unnecessary as Carey mayor and Perry and Miller win in the ward.
The Lighthouse Service of the Department of Commerce will raise Boon Island Lighthouse candlepower to 75 000 around March 15. The light guides passenger steamers leaving Boston for Portland Kennebec River and Penobscot Bay, setting courses toward Cape Elizabeth or Seguin. Boon Island lies seven miles off York Harbor Maine.
Master Vernon Ayer of East Winthrop and Mrs Delia Card reported passing last week. Bath visitors include Mr Margins at Mrs Mary Wright’s. Samuel Moore sick at home with a severe cold. Wallace Savage and family in Yarmouth for a month. Rufus Savage hauling lumber to Gardner for Jay Bailey. Mrs Vernon Ayer spent weekend with relatives, returning to East Winthrop. Jay Bailey trucking lumber to Eben Dana’s for edging and planing for Rev Plinnette Ailen and Mrs Hunnewell in Topsham for Baptist meeting. Clara Hathorne recovering from flu. Day’s Ferry Community club meeting well attended. town meeting affairs discussed. Union of Christian Service council met after Nequasset church service. Thomas Wheeler returns from Waterville. Ladies auxiliary and Men’s Forum to meet at Nequasset church. Day’s Ferry Community club invited. John Carter to attend State convention in Portland. Edward V. Reed hosted Ladies' auxiliary and Men’s Forum. cake and coffee served. Martyn Hatch and Avis Marston ill with mumps. Everett Rice visiting mother Minnie Rice. Mrs Sumner Bailey slowly improving. Frank J. Walker of Boston in town for town meeting. Probate items list estate matters for Bertha E Moulton of Bath and Elizabeth A Haggett. Inheritance tax for Alfreda Marr and John P Carey Jr. administrator.
Judge Walter S. Glidden presided at the Sagadahoc probate court session listing wills allowed and executors named. estates including Renaud Farnham and Bailey, plus petitions for probate of will and administration. Additional matters include deposition petitions, special administration for Harries, and inventories and accounts filed for Woods Dowling and other estates.
Governor Gardiner urged municipal officers and citizens in Maine to support a nationwide drive for employment led by the American Legion and allied groups. He said local efforts should create part time work in woodlots farms homes stores or factories to help relieve unemployment and boost normal economic recovery. Maine reports to the National headquarters of the drive and the State Department of Labor.
The Roland Smith post committee reports near the $200 goal to install a five inch British gun on the Legion lot. The project will be painted and placed on concrete near the street with a Memorial Day dedication planned. A complete contributor list will be framed and displayed in the Legion hall. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Marion S Rowe to Nelson W Bailey, with a June wedding planned.
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