09 May 1940
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
1
The city of Bath resumes its annual Clean Up Week with sanitation trucks ready to haul rubbish from any home. Households should place boxed or bagged debris on the curb for zone collection and assist in clearing premises and roadways to improve approaches to the city and curb litter.
The piece contrasts global conflicts with two upcoming fairs in New York and San Francisco that showcase industrial and intellectual achievement for humanity. It urges citizens to support policies valuing intelligence over force and reflects on travel, tourism, and Maine politics amid wartime uncertainty. The article notes Maine Republicans planning self‑funded campaigns and potential national contributions from state funds.
Justin Wayne showcased optical illusion and magic at the Cosmo club May meeting. Members enjoyed ice cream and cookies as committees reported on fashion shows, events, and upcoming fall meetings.
The Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries reports a 30 percent gain in Maine fish landings for March 1939. Clams led with 75 678 bushels earning 37986, while lobsters sold 110 552 pounds for 29296. cod 309 000 pounds, haddock 430 000, rose fish 511 000, and sea scallops 11 000. Bait sales declined and shrimp production dropped to 6800 pounds.
Charles H. Ham was elected president of the Sagadahoc Veteran Firemen's Association for the year. Robert Keene became vice president, with Chester H. McCabe Jr. as treasurer and Donald Duncan Jr. as clerk. Foreman Alphonse D. Cookson and other officers named. Trustees named as McCabe, Hilton Freeman, and Kenneth Elwell. The group scheduled a 2 pm Sunday test of the hand engine Medomak at Percy and Small shipyard for summer muster competition.
Mrs. John W. Gillespie and Mr. Oscar J. Tanguay were elected delegates to the State convention in Portland May 18 and 19 with Mrs. Harold E. Hodgkins as alternate. Plans were made to observe the auxiliary’s second anniversary at the June 5 meeting where Mrs. Tanguay hosts and a quilt project prize to Mrs. J. F. Hallowell was announced.
Mayor Robert H. Haskell announces a May only change to municipal dump hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Sundays, and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Previously 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an attendant. Extension due to winter waste buildup.
Genesta chapter CBS conferred degrees on three candidates Mrs. Charlotte C Longfellow Mrs Genesta Corliss Carter and Carl E Longfellow at a Masonic temple gathering Friday evening A following entertainment featured vocal solos by Geraldine Nickerson accordion by Kathleen Harkins and piano by Esther Andrews Community singing and light refreshments followed In a business session plans for the chapter anniversary May 17 with supper at 6 30 were announced Officers will handle supper tickets May 20 guest officers night at Marion chapter Also May 14 guest officers night at Cornerstones Deering and May 28 29 Grand Chapter session in Portland May 28 29 May W Larrabee junior past matron was named grand representative for Illinois for three years Sarah Shaw of Bath will attend the Supreme Shrine in Grand Rapids Michigan as Supreme floor officer first in 46 years a New England state holds such honor.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church held their monthly business meeting at 421 Washington Street. President Mrs. Harold S. Walker led as the group voted to buy carna tions for the church Mother's day and to manage the annual parish supper on May 6 at 6 p.m. in the vestry. The supper committee included Mrs. Walker and other members. Next meeting is June 5 with a committee named.
Miss Barbara E Grout of 842 Washington street, two years in the traffic department of New England Tel and Tel Co local branch, was honored Friday in the retiring room before leaving Sunday for Springfield Mass where she has been transferred. A cold cross and chain and a corsage of iris and yellow daisies were given. The party included Mrs Charles A D Arcy Miss Muriel Grace Miss Mary E Perkins Miss Edith G Small and others from Portland division office with tea sandwiches coffee and assorted cakes served.
The Council of Girl Scouts held its regular monthly meeting at 42 Bedford Street hosted by Mrs. Wilmer & Voorhees. They planned a tea for June 6 at Stonehouse Farm the home of Hon Arthur Sewall and Mrs. Sewall with Mrs Gillies chairing the tea and Mrs Torrey in charge of tickets. Camping plans were also discussed. Attendees included Mrs Alfred Carpenter Mrs Sumner Sewall Mrs Arthur Sewall Mrs James A Gillies Jr Mrs Milton C Trott Mrs David Cogan and Mrs Amber F Carr.
The Fidelity and Casualty Co warns vacationers to anticipate injuries and take precautions. Secretary Frank E. O'Brien notes strains, sun exposure, drownings, and long drives raise risk. Advice includes notifying police, stopping deliveries, and leaving a vacation address with a neighbor for emergencies.
Morse high and Edward Little were set to open their tennis season in Auburn but rain postponed the match. Morse plans to play Deering May W and Edward Little arrives May 21 for further fixtures with Cong Brunswick Hallower Gardiner Rockland Westbrook and South Portland. Coach Harold E Brown leads a 10 day practice at Elmhurst courts as Morse eyes a strong spring.
George Stephenson of Wilmington will speak on Investment Trusts in Adams Hall Room 108 Thursday at 9 30. Rabbi Levi A Olan of Worcester will preach at chapel Sunday May 12 at five. A current exhibit at the Walker Art building features Bowdoin Camera Club photographs.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for a quarterman mechanic at the Navy Yard Service Portsmouth New Hampshire with a salary of 1572 per hour for a 40 hour week. Closing date for applications is May 15 and forms are available from the Secretary of the Board of Examiners first class post offices in New England or the U S Civil Service District Boston.
James K. Kakos bought the grocery business and the two story building at 72 Dummer Street from George H. Jacobs. The store, a North End landmark long run by William H. Collins and Herbert W. Norton, will be renovated and reopen next week under the new proprietor who previously ran the Washington Street store with cousin Spilios Kakos.
The two story dwelling at 24 Court Street sold Thursday through the agency of Pred Thompson by Mrs. Alice C. Wilbur to Charles T. Small Jr attorney. The property was formerly occupied by Daniel Williams cashier of the First National Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur plan to return to New York. Small, soon to be married in June, bought the dwelling for his own occupancy.
Donna Day and Emma Frances Day were married April 30 in South Portland by justice of peace Nunzi F Napolitano. Donna is owner of Gorkauf Automotive Associate in Waterville, son of Alex and Mrs Donna of Waterville, and Emma is daughter of Roy H Day and Mrs Day of Augusta.
Mrs William S Newell and Mrs Donald B Sewall attended a Portland luncheon for the Maine Advisory Committee on Women’s Participation in the 1940 World’s Fair. A survey invites women to submit about 100 words on the theme For Peace and Freedom, due by May 6. Letters go to Mrs Clinton W Davis, Portland. A mass flight and reception for La Guardia await on opening day May 11.
Hale argues for clear consequences of halting Monroe Doctrine and resisting Hitler. He cites Roosevelt speech, warns of a weakened America, and urges swift national preparedness and fiscal restraint before any war. He notes costs of modern warfare and the danger of losing Allied support.
The collector's department mailed poll tax bills Wednesday to 3,516 men over 21, up 72 from the previous year. Bills are payable at City Hall with a 2 percent discount if paid by June 1. If unpaid, July 1 carries 7 percent interest from May 1. The totals reflect the largest since 1921 and fall short of the 1919 peak.
Kerry B. Steward, 51, Bath metal worker, was acquitted in Portland Municipal Court on an arson charge tied to a March barn fire in Pownal. Judge DeWolfe cited insufficient evidence. Four Bath residents were arrested. the others remain held on $10,000 bonds awaiting trial after pleading innocence.
Investigation into Route No. 1 collision near Woolwich on April 28 concluded no charges will be filed. George A. Tinney of Bath died from a fractured skull after his sedan sideswiped a tree while driver Walter W. Davis avoided an oncoming car.
Bath Iron Works officials could not shed light on Thursdays trial run of the destroyer Sims off Rockland though it was described as a routine Navy test. Sims, launched April 8 1939 by the Bath yard, awaits final acceptance trials with Iron Works aboard. Safety valves on the 1630 ton destroyer U S Gleaves launched December 9 1939 were set Thursday with dock trials planned Saturday.
Mrs. Murray Senter of Damariscotta spoke on Old Glass at a Rotary Anns luncheon in the Hotel Sedgwick. She displayed pieces and discussed patterns, periods, and glass makers to spark interest in collecting. About 20 attended. a social meeting is planned for May 16 at the Sedgwick.
All members of both boards attended except Councilmen Mullaney and Mullin of Ward 6, leaving a near full quorum to discuss local delinquency concerns and potential measures.
Reed & Reed of Woolwich secured a State Highway Commission contract to build two concrete bridges in Temple, spanning two small streams. The project has a 756 day limit, and the firm led a field of ten bidders by a margin of 22 dollars over the next lowest. The partners are Josiah W. Reed and son Carlton Day Reed, with work expected to start in about two weeks. Temple lies about six miles from Farmington.
A South Harpswell house known as With Elms burned Thursday night, occupants Boyd L. Bailey and Dr. Virginia Hamilton were awakened by neighbors. About 40 locals helped salvage furniture and medical equipment. car burned. Cause unknown. The 125 year old Cape Cod home belonged to State Senator Arch Hamilton and his wife of Lexington Kentucky.
A club of active Republican women was organized Thursday afternoon in the common council chamber. Officers include president Mrs William S Given Bowdeinham first vice president Mrs Edmund A Rothwell second vice president Mrs Nathan E Coffin Bath secretary Mrs John H Hunt Bath treasurer Mrs Carroll A Deering Bath. Committee on by laws formed with Mrs Fred H Lord Bath and Mrs Frank J Walker Woolwich. Miss Edmund A Rothwell named to committee by presiding officer. Miss Bessie E Dickinson Bath Sagadahoc county member of Republican States committee. Twenty four attended and next meeting date planned to fit Miss Nettie C Burleigh of Vassalboro organizer of Women’s clubs.
Mrs. James G. Jenkins was elected president of Club Garret at the annual meeting held Thursday evening. Officers include Mrs. Nathan Watson vice president Miss Alice Mulligan recording secretary Miss Jane W Stevens corresponding secretary Mrs. James H Mullaney treasurer. New members are Mrs. Ruth Cooper and Mrs. Ruth Robinson. The club planned a Civic Theatre visit in Portland and a men and women card party on Tuesday evening May 14 chaired by Miss Edith A Mackinnon. One summer meeting will be held the second Thursday in July and August.
Bath Water District trustees refuse use of Lake Nequasset as a seaplane base for city water supply. Health Department director Elmer W. Campbell warns gasoline oil mix could injure the lake and cites accident and drowning risks. Mrs. Scott M. Golder returns to duties at Oakhurst Dairy after vacation.
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