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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
6
Eben L. Harmon of Brunswick with two companions allegedly broke into Hotel Sedgwick in the early hours. Harmon pleaded guilty in municipal court and was bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court for the June term. Police pursued the other two, whose identities were being sought by the Brunswick and Bath authorities.
Henry Dube of Mill street and Kippy Alexander of Water street Brunswick were seized by Bath police after a Brunswick morning break in. Eben L. Harmon pleaded guilty in municipal court and was sent to Sagadahoc Superior Court for the June term. Day Officer Langdon Green and Patrolman Curran brought Duke and Alexander to Bath for arraignment on breaking and entering.
At a special meeting of Roland Smith Post American Legion plans were discussed to form a Sons of the Legion unit. Similar groups exist in Portland Waterville Augusta Sanford Biddeford and Lewiston. The unit would include sons of active Legionnaires ages 10 to 18. father must be in good standing. Commander Eugene Hart appointed a committee to explore formation in Bath with John Libby James A Clappison and R W Ernest Curtis of Salem Mass on the panel.
Bailey Evening School of Industries capped its year with an open house at Mose High School drawing many friends. Exhibits showcased dressmaking garments, furniture, crafts, and Red Cross home nursing. Certificates were awarded to numerous students across Art, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Dressmaking, Architectural Drawing, and Typewriting programs.
The Disaster and Emergency Relief Committee of the American Legion Sagadahoc Bath area, totaling 206 volunteers, plans a large mobilization near Bath common. State Police leaders accept chairs and pledge aid for parking control as 500 cars gather for a motorcade with 30 mile speed limits and radio alerts. The event aims for a date between April 2 and 23 on a Saturday.
Harold M. Lord of Skowhegan appeared before Recorder Gardiner R. Deering as a Bath court warrant charging him with kidnaping his five year old son Thomas G. Lord. The charge stemmed from alleged removal from South Street School and failure to return after a weekend visit. Mrs. Georgia Eva Cates, his ex wife and the mother, holds custody per a Somerset Superior court order. A contempt action may follow. Separately, Sebago lake ice near Long Beach to East Sebago is breaking up as salmon season opens April 1, with warm weather and winds aiding travel for anglers.
Bath Republicans enlarge the county committee from two to six members and endorse Ellis Aldrich for re election to the State committee with Jane Murphy succeeding Mrs Sewall. Sixteen delegates and alternates are elected for State and District conventions to be held next Thursday in Bangor.
Capt Thomas K Haley of the tug Se kuin and Harry B Ring Kennebec Towage Co. inspected ice conditions along the Kennebec River to Gardiner and found some ice in coves but the river open to navigation for oil boats and small craft. He cautioned about barges or tows to Gardiner until late in the week. Carol Jolicoeur, daughter of Mr and Mrs Horatio Jolicoeur of Waterville, is ill and confined at her grandmother Mrs George Dall's home at 32 South Street.
The University of Maine honored four individuals at a Maine Farm Bureau Federation ceremony for outstanding farming and homemaking contributions. Edith L. Knightly and Julia S. Pike received homemaker awards. Carl R. Smith and Charles L. Barker were named outstanding farmers. Forty-nine recipients have been recognized since 1929.
Rebuilding of the Columbia theatre block gutted by fire last October nears completion with a modern second story hall nearly ready for interior finish. A new theatre for 700 to 750 seats rises at the rear, with footings poured and foundation nearly complete.
Battery H 240th Coast Artillery held an informal smoker at Armory hall with about 150 attendees. Speakers urged support for a new Bath armory funded by Maine’s annual 25 000 appropriation, noting Augusta and Bath armories' needs and the state legislature’s role. Major Kern of Portland led the program with recollections and Army history, followed by a luncheon served by Battery personnel.
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