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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
3
The piece argues the direct primary damages party alignments and nominating control, with debate over whether it shifts power from politicians. Bates College President Clifton Daggett Gray is cited as opposing candidacy under the system, noting the need for massive funds and long campaigning to secure a gubernatorial nomination.
A Bath citizen writes to the Independent with a photo of the Erudition schoolhouse now going to ruin. He suggests saving it via a Bath Historical Society led by Lt. John A. Lord, hoping funds can restore the building for sentimental reasons and Maine history. The letter urges readers to push preservation efforts. Clarence C. Stetson of Bangor, Maine Development Commission chair, announces a bid for Congress from Maine’s Third District. He has spent much time with the commission and is seen as a strong candidate.
The Christian Civic League of Maine states it will remain non partisan but will view any party adopting a wet plank as a move to draw party lines in the campaign. The group will back city candidates and oppose wet or unsatisfactory contenders as disclosed by the secretary of the League.
Twenty thousand barrels of American apples arrived at Havre France on Friday morning but were not unloaded due to an unspecified obstruction. Local officials and shipping agents await further instructions to release the cargo.
The paper notes a recent embargo on fresh fruits suspected of San Jose scale, urging inspection and certification before shipping to ensure freedom from disease. It also reports political announcements, weather notes, and Maine motor-vehicle fee data for January and February.
The Maine Women of New York led by Emma E. Irish held its regular meeting at the Homemaking Center Grand Central Palace on March 5, marking the club's 29th anniversary. Members read poetic appreciations of Maine and the group donated to the Mariners' Family Asylum of Staten Island, honoring three Maine women currently sheltered there. Mrs George Sawyer Kellogg gave an illustrated lecture on Naples and its environs. The annual meeting and officer section is set for April 2 at Hotel McAlpin.
A lone Bowdoin freshman toiled down Mt Ararat observatory stairs at midnight carrying a mattress. The scene echoes Bowdoin College stunts as students prepare for sophomores. Town meeting in Surry ends its second day with 12 of 47 articles acted upon and many issues carried to the third day amid contested votes and long debates.
The League of Nations Council asks the United States to endorse the Easter Act from the Geneva Conference on Calendar Reform. It proposes to fix Easter on the Sunday after the second Saturday in April, reducing annual variability from 35 to seven days if churches approve.
Recent transfers include Emily Nichols Ingalls to Alice Whitney in Bath. Bernard Wildes Oliver to Joseph Hecht. Michael J. Hennessy to Agnes Hennessy and others. Zepherin Roy estate to Antonio Turcotte and others in Bowdoin. Laura White to Lewiston Trust Co. Vernon Hall to Elmer Allen in Bowdoinham. Ralph Thompson to Mildred Hagan and Annie Fitzgerald to Katherine Fitzgerald in Georgetown. Thomas L. Perry to Rob Manson and to Walter Morse in Phippsburg. Charles I. Lewis to William Hartford in Richmond.
Polar Star lodge Masons elected officers for the year at the annual meeting Wednesday night. Casper F. Hartleb was named worshipful master with Donald H. Small senior warden and Edward S. Brown junior warden. J Edward Hughes became treasurer, William A. Furber secretary, Harold W. Child senior deacon, Edward A. Rowe junior deacon, and Edward W. Sampson member of the house committee. The first three officers form a committee on plans for installation likely March 23.
Wilbur Pottle of this city pleaded guilty in municipal court to forging his brother's name on a $15 check cashed by local clothing dealer Max Katz. He was bound over to the June term of the superior court with $500 bonds. City Marshal Walter L. Whitney investigated and arrested Pottle Thursday after his return from a days absence.
Mrs Clinton D n a former Morse high school faculty member spoke on Meeting the Challenge of Present Day Education to Cosmopolitan club's Current Events department. She stressed home discipline, teacher parent cooperation, and classroom teaching as vital to youth development amid modern distractions. The session included health notes citing Hoover and plans for next meeting featuring Evangeline Haynes and musical and dramatic program elements.
A Bath resident sends a photo of the old Erudition schoolhouse with a letter urging restoration as a civic duty. The plea cites Bath’s historic Shipping City, notes famous locals learned there, and proposes forming a Bath Historical Club led by a figure like Commander Lord to rescue the building from decline.
The Cosmo Club approved standing committees for the year including House Membership Books Publicity Federation affairs and more. New April committees were named with Miss Doris P. Dyer and others leading programs and philanthropic efforts. Miss Jennie P. Perkins named treasurer of the philanthropic fund for a prior gift. Resignation of Mrs Harry R. Sawyer noted. A rising vote of thanks to the directors followed. Gen Alston Hamilton will speak at the Old First Maine reunion and dinner with other honored guests including Col Spaulding Bisbee and Col Herbert Bowen.
The American Legion post 21 reports a profit of 205.62 from a benefit minstrel show for the emergency fund. Receipts totaled 300.10 with expenditures of 94.48 leaving a net 205.62. Also notes Edward Little grads at Bates Bowdoin and Boston Univ scholastic gains and a burglary spree at cottages on Pisgah lake near Bangor under investigation.
Ralph MacDonald won the annual checker tournament voted during the last week at the MGA to determine the champion. The event ran through winter with rounds including Snowdon, Crosby, Fraser, and Mullaney, leading to a final where MacDonald defeated Parks to take the title.
George A. Sanford recalls the famous Kennebec river race about 75 years earlier between Joseph Snow’s mare and William Rogers, with many spectators on frozen river. A purses of 400 dollars, other races noted, location near Bath’s business section, river ice described as solid enough to drive on.
Gustave Alden Genthner of Bowdoin, serving eight to 15 years in the state prison for assault on a girl, Friday asked the governor and executive council for a pardon. A similar request in April 1930 was denied. Genthner, sentenced at Bath in October 1924, says he is in poor health and believes he has been sufficiently punished. His case will be heard April 13.
The sixth grade at Weeks Street School held Friday afternoon talks on boats. Under Miss Bessie F Greenblatt, students named submarines, torpedo boat destroyers, catamarans, Constitution and Guerriere, steamboats, and paddling craft. Improv talks and Bagdad steamer images enhanced the session.
The funeral for ex Mayor John A Small was held Thursday afternoon at two at Curtis funeral home on Center Street. Mayor Harold P Small left for a Boston trip beforehand. Rev David L Wilson officiated with E Mason Wright present. Bearers included ex Mayor Charles H Cahill ex Sheriff J Horace McClure and other civic members. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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