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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
5
A fragmented 1920s era account describes Maine coast island life with many cottages, fishing boats, and locals living off the sea. It notes seasonal work, winter preparations, and the strong bond between fishers and their boats amid harsh conditions.
Elmer W Rogers of 1091 High Street is confined to his home due to exposure to cold weather. Local caregivers report he has limited mobility and remains indoors to avoid further chill and health risks.
The notice sets office days as Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays are by appointment. Telephone contact listed as 371 W for inquiries and scheduling.
Alonzo B. Holme, president of Merrymeeting Bay Sportsman's Association, says a proposed closure of the Cathance stream to fishing cannot be enacted now. A Dec 17 stocking of 9,000 hatchery trout occurred after anglers urged stocking. The state department declined to declare an emergency, so the plan will await a September hearing and likely a two year closure.
A 16 year old Rich Mord bos pleaded guilty to a warman and breaking in at night. Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Umber arrested him after he confessed to multiple breaks over years. The boy faced Judge Deering and received two years probation as a juvenile. Three Portland men were arraigned on intoxication charges and ordered to leave the city.
A Bathman advises officials to flush sand and dirt from the business district to present a pristine area for Easter shoppers. He notes the USS Sims launch at Bath Iron Works on Saturday April 8 and a parade will bring many visitors, making cooperation with the fire department key to an easy cleaning effort.
At a Legislative Judiciary committee hearing Cape Elizabeth and Scarboro Summer colonists rejected York-Cumberland Development Company plans to build three toll bridges linked to a limited monopoly. Bridges would span Biddeford Pool Saco River near Camp Ellis and Scarboro River at Prouts Neck with an estimated half million dollars cost and eminent domain powers. Opponents warned of traffic, congestion, harm to clam flats and seclusion of Scarboro residents. Proponents cited shore route benefits for summer tourists and road connections.
Central church Presting meeting featured a supper at 6 30 with hamburg steak and sides. Albert L. Noyes of the State Board of Bank Examiners gave a briefing on bank examination methods, detailing savings banks trusts and chartered institutions. Attendees asked questions. next meeting set for April 13.
Miss Margaret J. Melcher described a Camarades Musicaux gathering at Mrs. Hatch's home as performers including Kath leen V Leonard Allan H Ramsay and Ethelbert Nevin pieces such as Norma and The Quest were rendered. The program featured duets solos and a female chorus with Mrs Albee as accompanist.
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge hosted an evening ceremony in Brunswick on Monday noting the conferral of the Rebekah degree. Attendees included Mrs. Melissa Bracket, Dixfield warden, and Mrs. Margaret Peabody of Richmond, with guests from Bath and Beulah Rebekah lodges. A springtime reception followed with Easter decor and a large pink rose cake on the guest table.
Central church will hold Holy Week services each evening from Monday through Thursday at 7 15 PM with Lenten talks on The Way to Calvary. Thursday includes Holy Communion and new member reception. Palm Sunday ushers in the program with the sixth sermon on Characteristics of Christian Living and choir music led by John Shaw. Parishioners urged to attend for spiritual growth. George Nystron, a University of Maine sophomore, stayed with Mr and Mrs Harold Wing on North Street Extension over the weekend. Dorothy Wing of the University of Maine class of '41 spends Easter vacation with her parents.
Pomona grange met with Progressive grange of Richmond on Wednesday. The program opened with greetings from host master Edward Rideout and a response by Lorenzo Masse. A home and community welfare program followed with music by Margaret Baker and Charles Thompson Jr. and a noon recess. A State grange officer spoke, then Saxophone and accordion duets by Chester Poster and Phillip Densmore. Discussions posed questions on degree work strength and joint ownership of machinery for small farms. Closing included songs and a verse from Luke 12 29 31.
A Friday evening Progressive Grange meeting featured program items including a skit by Thelma Farnum and Richard Thomson, a vocal call for ladies, and a read by Charles Thompson Jr. The jumbled word contest was won by Bertha Gray and included a penny mar a reading.
Miss Louise Duley returns home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Duley on Beacon street Leonard Wetherbee comes home from Memorial hospital after a three week stay following surgery. Mrs. John Gillespie hosts contract club with first prize to Mrs Clifford Wilband second to Mrs James McLaughlin consolation to Mrs Edward Daley. Club to meet April 10 with Mrs McLaughlin Willow street.
Farm city share property buy or sell listing. contact Fred B Reed Manager Gyle Wallace at 93 4-W. December 30.
Principal John McCart announced class honors with Louis Carras delivering the valedictory and George Rowe the salutatory, while Louisa Given serves as class historian. George Pides Marline Maloon and Roger Douglas Mary Browne round out top ranks. Only honor students will speak at graduation. others may write and deliver essays. Coombs awards varsity letters for basketball to eight girls and six boys, presented at a town hall dance.
Leon M. Genthner was elected exalted ruler of the Bath Lodge of Elks at the annual meeting. D Joseph Doyle, Jesse W Allen, John E Mullaney, H Josph Madden, Albert E Desmond, Maurice D Perry, Edward N Hartnett chosen for top posts. Genthner named Grand Lodge delegate. Albert H McMann as alternate. One candidate initiated. May 1 ball in the new armory to aid crippled Maine children. Installation set for April 13. Walter Spaulding to install.
Two granges announce exchange visits with Dirigo grange appearing in West Bath on April 10 and Pomona meeting at Progressive grange in Richmond. The West Bath meeting featured Leon Genthner and Charles Genthner overseeing events, with a large turnout including 16 visitors. The session included a Tableau Spring program, musical solos and duets, readings, and a discussion on engaging old and young members led by local officers.
Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham held a Safe Driving program on Friday with Herbert Edgecomb a former Bowdoinham resident and State police member as lead speaker. Mrs. Raymond Blodgett gave the lecturer role and Charles Sherman opened with a song and reading from the Christian Civic League on drunken driving. Edgecomb spoke on road safety and answered questions in an informal discussion afterward.
Mr and Mrs Charles Sylvester hosted dinner guests including their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Joseph Morton of Winthrop and Mr and Mrs Ernest Sylvester of the town. Notices include the death of Mrs Tregambo of Richmond and recollections of the Tregambo family moving from the Post Road 22 years ago. Other visits featured Mrs Ernest Millay and two children visiting her parents in Litchfield, and Mr and Mrs Jesse Harriman of New Haven visiting local relatives.
Mrs James Ashenden and her daughters Ellen and Winnie, with Gilbert Langley of Greenfield Mass, spent the weekend with Mrs Ashenden’s daughter Mrs Leonard Wetherbee on upper Washington street. Mr Wetherbee, a patient at Memorial hospital, is expected to return home Wednesday.
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