Bath Times Publishes Ration Details
The Times Company at 63 Front Street Bath Maine lists ration figures including 1.50 750 500 250, reflecting distribution data.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
3
The Times Company at 63 Front Street Bath Maine lists ration figures including 1.50 750 500 250, reflecting distribution data.
Representative Moran proposes a government backed shipbuilding program to create a U S Merchant Marine with construction ownership and operation rules. The plan favors private yards with cost plus small profit, chartered operations, competitive bidding, and safeguards against profits. It also includes immediate termination of existing contracts with compensation.
Next year's registration plates will bear Va cationland after the masthead and will drop the letters before the number. The 1936 plates, similar in size to present ones, will be made at Thomaston State Prison under a law passed by the Legislature. Although initial setup costs are high, the state claims eventual savings from in house production.
A citizen recalls the Odd Fellows parade along Center and Front streets with hundreds watching. Only three people appeared to salute the American flag as it passed, a gesture noted as rare in the scene and contrasted with strict flag etiquette in other nations.
The ERA project at the old Goddard ice pond promises beautification of the surroundings if the Garden Club takes up the work.. with support anticipated from local groups and residents.
The project to improve a playground faces delays as work remains extensive and a small part time crew will not finish in time for the current season. The undertaking is described as a long drawn out proposition despite signs of progress to date.
Centennial observance at Central church prompts a proposal to rename White street as Old South Place. The Old South church once stood on High street near 695 and 699, later part of a lot owned by James D. Robinson. The city plans, in memory of the Old South structure and Bath City Grays history, to honor local heritage with a new street name.
Bath Firemen's Memorial Association sponsored a successful annual ball at Arcade ballroom with about 400 attendees. The event raised funds for a cemetery memorial, featured a grand march led by Mr and Mrs Alexander Burgess Jr, and Leeman's orchestra. An alarm from box 38 interrupted the late program. Committees credit Edward Billings Charles Burgess Andrew Flaherty James Knight and Matthew Gallant.
A Friday meeting at the Social Center Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich organized by the State Bureau of Public Health brought together 14 babies and their mothers. Grace Lawrence led the session with Bertram Crocker assisting. F A Winchenbach of Bath served as examining physician. It marked the first in a series of monthly conferences with a pre school meeting planned.
Sacred Heart circle of the Daughters of Isabella met Friday at the Knights of Columbus hall with good attendance. The group scheduled a May 12 7 30 pm gathering at St Marys church for a mass ritual study talk by Rev Ludger Melancon and invited all circle members. The June committee was listed with names of officers and members.
Committees for the Maine State Congregational Conference to meet at Winter Street Church May 14 to 16 were announced by Mrs. Walter H. Bowker. The full group includes the general committee and subcommittees on rooms, registration, meals, rest rooms, transportation, flowers, and luncheons with many named organizers and volunteers. An adult banquet will be hosted by Central Church on May 16 and a First Baptist banquet on May 15 for missionary society members.
The city weighs a centralized fire station to replace multiple outposts. Advocates cite lower upkeep, shared heating, and unified equipment. Mayor Sewall notes underwriters see no increased risk, with a west of Maine Central tracks location favored by some sources.
The Frederick E Drake residence at 1002 Washington Street sustained several hundred dollars in damage from a Friday morning fire. Firefighters confined the blaze to an attic and damaged the roof and an upstairs ceiling before extinguishing it around 9:15 a.m. Mr Drake and Mrs Drake were informed by attorney Edward W Bridgham, with investigators suspecting an electrical cause.
Nellie Robinson and Robert Bragg each received 2.50 in cash at Morse High School assembly Friday morning for winning the essay writing and speaking contest judged by John C. Fitzgerald county agent for the Federal Housing Administration. Six contestants spoke Thursday morning three boys and three girls. The cash was provided by local building trade dealers.
Duke L. Quackenbush of Stonington Conn a Bates College 1919 A B graduate who taught at Coburn Classical Institute Waterville has been elevated to the township’s superintendent post succeeding William B. Noyes released from service. He came to Stonington two years ago from Medford Massachusetts.
Edgar B Bruce principal of Kennebunkport High School since September 1931 has resigned effective with the close of the school year in June. He succeeded John F Philbrick and has served as coach of the athletic teams as well as principal.
Jesters of Beacon Street church plan a public social titled Graduation and Reception of Fish School for May 15 at 7 30. Committees include Graduation Elsie Crocker Patria Staples. reception Robert Simpson Hiram Staples Carroll Mors. refreshments Muriel Howe Pauline Robbins. Supper on May 28. Mrs Powers and Mrs Lord oversee.
The District No. 11 gathering met in the Sasanoa wigwam with about 120 attendees from Bath Brunswick Orr's Island and surrounding towns. Great chiefs and district officers from Maine attended including Alvin Rand Henry Allen Herbert Seal Ernest Avery Frank Hyde Frank Mitchell Henry Doughty Bradford Redennett and Albert Gallant. The next district meeting is set for May 29 in Orr's Island.
At Corliss Street church annual conference Rev. Charles H. Berry was invited to serve as pastor for a sixth year. Abby McCabe was reelected clerk. The advisory board includes Berry, deacons, and several named members. Reports by Ames on Sunday school and trustees cited church repairs. Missionary society and Bible class presidents noted in the proceedings.
Ramona council No. 27 D of P held Past Pocahontases Night in Red Men hall. Officers filled chairs with Lucelia E. Blake as Pocahontas and Catherine Durgin as Wenonah. Guests Henry Allen and wife of Silver Cloud council attended. dancing followed.
Board of Assessors reports a steady rise in poll numbers from 1927 to this year with 2,866 men assessed on April 1 at $3 each totaling 8,598 dollars. The levy was committed to the collector on April 30 and poll tax bills are being prepared.
The Thespians stage their third and final play of the season at the Columbia on Friday night May 17. The production is Big Hearted Herbert following Thank You and The Clean-Up in earlier performances.
The Sagadahoc registry of deeds records transfers in Arrowsic Bath Augusta Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond and Woolwich including Currier to Bailey Foot er to Morse Coombs to Crosman Merry to Sonia Pratt to Almy Emerson to Hatch Lewis to Powers Morse to Upton Boston to Mosher Crane to Brande Hathorn to Sylvester. A memorial exercise for Edward Arlington Robinson will be held with Bowdoin College President Kenneth Sills and poet Harold Pulsifer as speakers. Governor Brann attends. committee led by Laura Richards.
Central Congregational church recalls members who served their country in World War I. A dedication of flags on April 1, 1917, featured Boy Scouts and carried poles by J Haviland Torrey and Cuthbert B Wilson. Notable service members include C Fred Hughes, commander in chief of the fleet, and Admiral Hughes. A memorial service celebrated the flag of the Fleet Commander in Chief and honored Army Navy and Air Force personnel who served during the war.
Johnny Murray of the University of Maine placed second twice in a dual track meet against Holy Cross in Orono. The Bath, Maine sophomore sprinter challenged Holy Cross star Gilligan in both the 100 and 220 and finished behind him. He also led Holy Cross’ Ring to the tape in the 220.
Mrs Harold A Burbank returns to Hartford Connecticut after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Archibald M Main of Middle Street in Middletown.
Mrs Sumner Sewall chairs a Cosmopolitan Garden club committee meeting at Goddard pond to plan rock gardens and improvements. Plans include entering the project in Better Homes and Gardens contest to transform waste areas into parks and restore streams with colorful flower beds. The committee includes Mrs Frederick N Sanborn Mrs Fred R E Dean Mrs Edmund A Rothwell Miss Irene H Ingalls and Miss Carolyn D Hall.
Arrangements for the annual American Legion show are under way with rehearsals starting soon. Eugene M. Desmond will direct Anchors Away, a merry trip to Melody Land, featuring many returning Legion cast members and a new minstrel revue concept.
Mrs. Margaret Flaherty of Front Street is visiting her daughter Mrs. William Gallagher in Norway.
A long list of crossword style clues with numbers and partial phrases seeks missing words. The title hints at a themed word puzzle about common terms, with entries spanning music, anatomy, travel, and everyday objects.
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