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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
7
Forties era Bath notes cover the launch of the four masted barge Georgia for Coastwise Steamship Co and sister Iowa, plus local moves of residents, property deals, road repairs, civic meetings, and social notices in Bath Maine.
The Maine State Golf Association releases the 1940 tour calendar led by the Maine Open at Wawenock Club on Sept 5-6. Key events include Resident Amateur July 24-26 at Augusta, Open Amateur Aug 21-23 at Poland Spring, and Augusta hosting Schoolboy and Junior titles June 26-28 along with the pro-pro at Bridgton Highlands June 27.
Warner Eustis of Newton Massachusetts buys the Sedgemere property at Five Islands from the Boynton heirs. The 43 acre site extends from the main road to Sandy Cove about three quarters of a mile with views of the sea. Eustis plans to build a summer home and the development was planned by Edward P Boynton former Boston Yacht Club commodore. The deed was filed Wednesday in Sagadahoc registry of deeds.
A recipe titled Mustard Green Beans suggests serving drained beans with a hot milk sauce. It combines egg yolk salt dry mustard butter and vinegar, poured over heated beans to create a creamy coating.
Lakewood will begin its fortieth consecutive season on May 25. Maine's Lakewood plans stars and directors including Vincent Price Madge Evans Harry Carey Louise Campbell Henry Hull and Frank Wilcox. New improvements at Lakewood Inn and Bungalow Service will enhance dining and guest registration ahead of opening.
Rural Maine communities seek young ambitious doctors to become general practitioners. Lifelong employment at a reasonable salary offered as women from 32 towns report doctor shortages harm rural health. one town plans a private hospital to attract physicians for local service.
Governor Lewis O Barrie bought the first set of 24 Maine poster stamps issued by the Maine Publicity Bureau in Portland. The stamps depict scenes from Maine counties and aim to boost interest in the state by mail and poster-collectors, with 24 stamps sold for 24 cents and album space included.
These 32 Maine communities span nearly every county. Population ranges from 1,500 to 11,000, with surrounding areas potentially served by local doctors. The Extension Service at the College of Agriculture in Orono, Maine can provide the list to interested physicians and families seeking a quiet town setting.
Emil V. Smith of West Point Phippsburg changed his plea to guilty on operating a motor vehicle with faulty brakes. He paid a fine of $59 plus costs of $795 in municipal court on Judge Gardiner R. Deering’s order. The car was involved in a Friday night fatality on Washington street near Spring street, killing Llewellyn Bettison 1, of this city, who ran into the side of the vehicle. police said no manslaughter charges would be filed after investigation. Also, George Wheeler of Rockland was sentenced to 15 days in Kennebec county jail for disorderly conduct after an arrest on Front street.
The Grums of Fue Manchu opened last Friday and Saturday with deep oriental mystery. Manager Francis Gooch moved the show to Wednesday and Thursday for adult audiences as children were frightened by its events. Adults call it the most gripping screen experience in Bath in years and recommend it to thrill seekers. a comedy will replace the serial on Fridays and Saturdays each week.
The Woolwich Union for Christian Service holds its annual meeting Monday at 7:45 pm at Nequasset. George B. Farnham, president, presides over officer elections and committee reports. Rev Rodney W Roundy of the Congregational Conference of Maine will attend.
Members interested in church work through the Union are urged to attend. Following the business meeting there will be a social hour and refreshments. The Union will conduct services on Sunday Day's Ferry 9.45 Nequasset 11.15 and Sazadahnoc Perry 7.30 p.m. Friday the usual meeting at North Woolwich.
E L Newdick of Maine Department of Agriculture warns nurserymen to obtain a license before selling nursery stock. He defines nursery stock broadly and notes only small exemptions for certain fruit plants. law targets commercial sale and quality standards for flowers.
Repairs to the approaches of the concrete bridge over the New Meadows on the old Brunswick road are planned. A cofferdam is under construction for reinforcement work, likely to continue for the rest of the month, to the satisfaction of the State Highway Commission. The same contractor also plans repairs on the Berry's Mill district causeway in West Bath where a leak has appeared.
Notice from the Court of Probate in Bath for the estate of late Phipps burg and Alice M Young. Distributed: order for publication to all interested parties. Hearing set for May second at ten o clock. executors named and letters testamentary to be issued with bond. John L. Jack, Register.
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