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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
2
A Bath article contrasts past and present working-class goals noting shipyard workers once aimed to own homes while today many seek autos and rent. It highlights rent neglect and property damage by careless tenants, urging thrift to fund a home before a car and improve community security and personal comfort.
The recovered plumbing from the Portland disaster, sunk in a November storm nearly forty years ago with 170 passengers en route from Boston to Maine, was found near Thatcher's Island. Earlier debris appeared along Cape Cod’s shore, but this non floating fragment lies close to the last sighting location of the ill fated side wheeler.
The passage argues the West avoided dictatorship, making it less willing to concede liberties, while New England’s memory of Edmund Andros and royal governance fuels fear of recent government changes and protections of life, liberty, and happiness against arbitrary power.
Officials warn walkers on main highways face great risk wearing dark garments that absorb headlights. A white outfit makes a person far more visible than a glass reflector and responsibility lies with both motorists and pedestrians to keep roads safe.
The piece queries whether those labeled as federal experts truly possess expertise, noting that salary and title do not guarantee knowledge and that many politicians claim expertise without special information.
A Collier's summary by John T. Flynn argues a permanent unemployed class of about ten million exists, with five million on relief or works rolls and five million entirely out of work. He ties the burden to deficit financing and warns politicians avoid the issue, urging work programs and tax funding for relief.
The speaker states that private business will not produce certain necessities, so the nation must survey public need. The aim is to identify work that will be provided for the unemployed and create productive public jobs.
The wooden lighter Lon with a steel derrick arrived at Kennebec Wharf for the night and will move Saturday to Merrymeeting bay en route to Brunswick and Topsham. It will aid the wrecking corporation in raising and remounting spans of the Maine Central railroad bridge over the Androscoggin river toppled by ice on March 14. An engineer from Providence and pilot Harold Nickerson of Brunswick manage the operation amid shifting sands and treacherous channels.
Bath Camp 7407 Modern Woodmen of America received a cup from George C. Woods state manager in Bangor for the largest Maine membership gain in 1935. Nearly 100 attended as Charles C. Toothaker opened the meeting and Clifton W. Tedford accepted the cup for Bath, with a degree team drill and banquet attendance from Brunswick Portland Lewiston and Auburn.
Public schools will stay closed this week as a precaution against scarlet fever after three cases were reported to Dr. Joseph I. Smith health officer. One patient attended a party with 20 children. all attendees are isolated while authorities urge parents to monitor for rash or sore throat and seek exam promptly. North Baldwin reports an invasion of brown biting bugs near a farm and the schoolhouse, prompting window screens to be placed.
The Garden department chaired by Mrs. Frank A Hodgdon hosted Friday morning's Cosmopolitan club breakfast from six to nine with orange juice cereal bacon eggs muffins and coffee. Mrs Hodgdon led as general chair and Mrs Carroll A Deering directed the dining room with many volunteers assisting in service and kitchen duties.
Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds records two weeks show Bath accounting for twelve of nineteen transfers. The list includes transfers such as Isaac H. Rideout to Ella Rideout and Old Folks Home in Bath to John Burgess, with multiple other listings across Bath Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond and West Bath.
The municipal committee on public buildings voted to sell the old city hall land for a mercantile building at a cost not less than 35000 dollars. It will report to the city council next Wednesday. Edward W. Bridgham is negotiating for two land parcels to add an annex for the Congress shirt factory on Middle Street to expand the factory and increase employment.
The South Portland Lighthouse Office announces synchronization of Portland Harbor Approach signals with radiobeacon for distance finding starting April 25. Navigators with a radiobeacon receiver can calculate distance by timing the end of radio dashes and sound blasts, with a typical example showing 22 seconds equaling 4 panel nautical miles.
A new and adequate vault for keeping municipal records is nearly complete. It features fireproof compartments in the basement and on the first floor. Due to metal door shortages, workers installed heavy fireproof doors built on site using asbestos and sheet metal.
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The Maine Daughters of the American Revolution outline events during President General Mrs William A Becker visit. Tea at First Parish Portland May 17. luncheon May 18 in Mayfair Room Portland. state meeting May 20 in Augusta with a 12 45 luncheon. banquet at Augusta House. May 21 Montpelier Thomaston open house with a 2 pm address. All DA R and SAR members invited and reservations required.
Assessors mailed poll tax bills last Thursday to the collection department. By Friday afternoon citizens were receiving bills. 2,947 polls reported, up 81 from 1936, total commitment $8,841. Bills due Friday with a 2 percent discount available for payment within the month.
A jolly Bailey Evening school group from Mrs. Alice Healds sewing and dressmaking class traveled to Portland last Wednesday to close the term. Dinner and the entertainment followed. Mrs. Etta Thurlow spoke for the group and presented Mrs. Heald with a sum of money in appreciation of her patience and devotion.
The Past Noble Grands club gathered Wednesday night at 1328 Washington Street hosted by Mrs. Herbert Huggard and Mrs. Elizabeth Tedford. Due to Mrs. Tedford’s illness her daughter Mrs. Clifton Tedford assisted. President Mrs. Albert Thompson led a brief business session with reports from Mrs. Victor Pinkham. Three contract tables awarded prizes to winners Mrs. Ralph Mank, Mrs. Wallace Atwood, and consolation to Mrs. Leonard Munsey. Next meeting set for May 27 at Mrs. Harry Knight’s home on Lower High Street with hosts Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Lois McKiever.
Gulf stations distribute a 1936 Maine road atlas praising the state as a top scenic region. The map details highways, cities, attractions, and includes driver safety tips. It highlights a Boothbay Harbor trip via the river road to Newcastle, noting a rebuilt route and a notable home once owned by Frances Perkins.
Arthur F. Mayo entertained more than 20 members of the First District Maine Funeral Directors Association at his home on High Street after a dinner at Hotel Phoenix. George W. Long of Cambridge was the principal speaker and an overnight guest. Directors discussed impending legislation and plans for the State convention in Augusta on June 26. A. Farley Mayo Jr. was elected to State association membership.
Friday brought eight arrests on charges from panhandling to breaking and entering. Francis Rice and Charles Elliot faced breaking and entering larceny charges at Bath Laundry and pleaded guilty, held for the June Sagadahoc Superior Court term. Alexander McDougall Jr pleaded not guilty to larceny of a typewriter, found guilty, sent to Kennebec County Jail, with bond for June term. Four sober-up cases and a disrupted peace case followed, with panhandlers offered leave from the city.
Five Mongolian pheasants with a peculiar cry join the existing birds at Pike Park South Lubec. Geese and ducks wintered well and entertain visitors from nearby sections. The migratory geese flight was small this year with few pilgrims staying over.
Rumor from Freeport holds Sears Roebuck will restart men's shoe production at factory No. 2, owned by Lenox Shoe Co. The firm operated a shoe plant there from 1917 to 1920 and engaged in substantial business.
Dr Francis William O Brien longtime pastor of Greenwood Baptist Church in Bath returns home to Bath after thirty years in ministry including a Brooklyn tenure. He oversaw a bankruptcy sale recovery raising over 600000 and now leaves the church with 11000 in the bank and a ten year salary life pastor plan. Rev Talmage D King retires with him and a farewell reception was held at the church. Three Masonic lodges honored the pair and family members visited during the farewell week.
The Bath Firemen's Memorial Association expects to raise enough at its annual May Ball held Friday at the Arcade Ballroom to fund the memorial stone for Oak Grove Cemetery. Treasury stood at $600 with ticket sales surpassing 500. Chester W. Clement and wife led the grand march. Edward T. Whitehouse supervised the program. Elmer W. Rogers, Charles Burgess, and Richard Frates led the committees.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for assistant and associate naval architects with optional branches in ship piping and ventilation hull structures scientific calculations general and small boats. Entrance salaries are 2600 and 3200 annually less a 3 percent retirement deduction. Information from Milton H Douglas Secretary Board of Examiners at the local post office. Lieut and Mrs J C Myers of Lince street departed Saturday by mobile for a two day trip to Que
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