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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
2
Regrettable conditions at Bath park and cemeteries prompt Superintendent Ward to demand authority and prompt strong public support. The piece defends Ward and Eaton, praising Ward’s tenure and Eaton’s law expertise, urging nonpolitical management and continued confidence unless proven ineffective.
State Administrator McDonough backed Bath's claim that a federally funded three project work started here should proceed. He directed that the work continue, a fair decision reflecting his capable handling of duties. It would have been hard on the city to halt progress.
The report states Bath is in no financial condition to carry the necessary projects to completion. It notes budget shortfalls and the need for reassessment before proceeding with any finishing work.
Raymond C Small, Bath Y M C A Boys' Work Secretary, chosen by State Y M C A authorities as canoe instructor for the Leadership Conference. The annual event brings about 25 Bath youths to the State Y M C A camp on Lake Cobbesseecon tee from June 23 to 30. A seasoned canoeist, Ray has four years in Bath Y M C A service and extensive river and coastal experience, owning two canoes and a wooden camp.
Mrs. Fannie Burden hosted the Corliss Street church Research class for its last all day session of the season. Nineteen attended with lunch prepared by Mrs. Mamie Worrey and Mrs. Jennie Seavey. Plans were made for a vestry tote next Tuesday. next monthly meeting set for June 6 at Mrs. Harriet Norton’s home.
About 150 attendees enjoyed a Central Church League produced comedy titled Reuben Reviews the Night School Graduation Class of Puddle Dock Maine. Robert W. Oliver played Professor Reuben with his usual humor while league members formed the graduating class including Bernice Fuller Nellie Lord Lida Howard and several others. The Wednesday performance drew an enthusiastic audience and provided long entertaining moments for the city.
Miss Evelyn V. Middleton daughter of Mr and Mrs George Middleton of 842 Middle street and Robert Gallagher son of Mr and Mrs John R Gallagher of 48 York street Bath were married September 25 1933 in Portsmouth New Hampshire by Rev Robert Goodwin. The couple announced at a party hosted by the bride's parents Wednesday evening with out of town guests Mrs Harry Ritchie Boston Mrs Harold Moody Bowdoinham and Mrs Thomas V Canavan New York. Mrs Gallagher a Morse High School alumna was forward on the girls basketball team and won the South End PTA prize. The groom works as a sheet and metal worker at Bath Iron Works.
Mrs Eugene Desmond entertained guests at her Lincoln street home for Mrs William Hill of Naugatuck Connecticut who is visiting for a week, hosting Thursday evening gatherings with friends.
Bath, Maine attracts Massachusetts lovers seeking quiet marriages away from home. In 1938, 13 couples from mostly Massachusetts residences wed in Bath, often at odd hours, with Judge Keegan and City Clerk Gilmore assisting despite late requests. Many came from Brockton Somerville Needham and other towns as warm weather spurs arrivals.
An accident on Washington Street near Spring Street last Wednesday afternoon involved a Pontiac sedan driven by R A Thompson and a Chevrolet coupe driven by Harry E Muckler. Miss Elizabeth Deering of Morse High pulled her Pontiac to the curb and avoidable collision caused slight damage to Muckler’s car and a trailer. Settlement was reached and no action was filed.
The Good Will club met with Mrs. Ethel Dexter and Miss Vera Dexter to finalize plans for a sale and supper at Sebenon hall on May 31. The event features a three o clock sale, supper from six to seven thirty, and entertainment at eight, with Florence Carlton as general chairwoman and committees covering fancy articles aprons candy supper kitchen and waitresses from the Dexter Towne and Rice circles.
Mayor Harold P. Small of Bath was named chairman at a Friday organization meeting in City hall auditorium. Florence E. Wallace of Bath was chosen vice chairman, Margaret B. Peabody of Richmond secretary, John L. Jack of Topsham treasurer, and Ellis L. Aldrich of Topsham state committeeman opened the session. Thirteen of the committee's twenty members attended.
The Bowdoinham area association held a spring meeting at People's Baptist church in Bowdoinham with delegates from Bath, Brunswick, Freeport, West Harpswell, Topsham and others. Highlights included music by the Five Islands quartet, welcomes to Rev. C. D. Nutter, and committee appointments for future sessions.
Cosmopolitan club seeks immediate action on a roadside beautification project with support from Mrs Annie F Locke of the Federal Civil Works Administration. Proposals must describe the plan with costs, shrubbery, and dimensions for public land near the city, submission to Miss Emma E Walker at 16 Dummer Street. Miss Miriam W Kimball and Miss Alice E Johnson join Mrs Farnham on the committee.
State Highway Commission weighs acquiring extra land at Vine and Washington to allow sweeping curves for the Kennebec bridge approach. A billboard corner and part of Maine Central property near the gate crossing may be seized, possibly prompting a Public Utilities Commission appeal. Engineers are studying the plan.
The Country club dance at the Ar cade Friday night drew many couples to enjoy music by the Arcadians. Patronesses included Mrs. Frank B. Nichols and others, with hall decor in yellow and green. A good sum was raised to fund club equipment. committee members were Mrs. Rodney E. Ross Mrs. Edwin H. Given and Mrs. Alden G. Smith.
Mrs James B Lemont entertained her contract club at her West Bath home last Wednesday. Two tables were in play. First prize, two packs of cards, went to Mrs Ralph Dale and second prize, a single pack of cards, to Miss Rachel Nichols. Refreshments were served.
The World Wide Guild of First Baptist Church held an initiation at the parsonage on 188 North Street. Ten girls were inducted in a ceremony rich in symbolism with white robes and royal blue and white ribbons. Officers led the rite as candles were lit, and a reception followed with Scripture verses and guild songs.
Local merchants discuss the proposed Bath road realignment asking for a rebuild instead of a straight river to Center street route. Officials note no exact location set, with ledge and steep grades likely blocking a direct path and substitutes adding curves. Police report a busy Monday night with three municipal court respondents. one fined five dollars with costs, the others paying costs of seven ninety five each.
A compact list of crossword style clues with across and down entries. The jumble at the end appears as misread text from OCR and is not fully intelligible. The readable clues reference animal plural form flexin, appoint, fortune bringer, right side abbr, new plant, promontory, Chinese coin, change mistakes, stay, diminutive Albert, money Latin, negative reply, highest kind of female wie- etc.
Mrs. Edmund Robinson of 43 Spring Street endured a nine month run of misfortune starting with the death of her son Ardeen Cote on July 3 and followed by the deaths of her mother Mrs. Minnie Dauphin on Nov 19 and her aunt Mrs. Georgia A. Knight on April 2 in Augusta. She has been bedbound since September 6 and aims to recover as her aunt’s passing came just a month after the last event. Knight’s body was taken to East Boothbay for burial.
W Dayton Hill reports on the 48 graduates from Morse High School class of 1909 for plans to honor them at Bath High School alumni exercises in June. The farthest living member is Mrs Marie Bregger in Rio Piedras Porto Rico formerly Miss Marie Anderson sister of Carl C Anderson of Bath. Hill seeks Earle Pinkham the class marshal and Nina Havener believed to reside in Bath but not in the directory.
Kenneth Alexander of Brunswick and Violet M Coolen of Bath were married May 3 in Brunswick. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Alexander of Brunswick and works as a clerk. The bride, daughter of Timothy Wilson of Gardiner, has lived in the city for years. Rev H H Taylor of Brunswick officiated.
Joseph I. Winslow of 7 King street wed Alice May Hodsdon at Central church parsonage 898 Middle street with Rev. David L. Wilson presiding. He is son of Edward P. Winslow of Sanford and she is daughter of Horace S. Hodsdon of Salmonville N Hi. Lieut. Com. Edward Fitzgerald U S N of Boston spent the weekend with his mother Mrs John E Fitzgerald of Washington street.
The Cascade of Peeree Council Boy Scouts of America plans Lewiston Auburn Jamboree May 19 drawing 2000 scouts. Highlights include a street parade at 1 40 pm, merit badge booths, stage and floor demonstrations, Camp O Bal overnight camping and a point system for Standard Jamboree Participants. The Armory grounds host packing, shelter and cooking standards while Scouts from central and western Maine attend.
A basket of flowers in the pulpit at Winter Street church Sunday morning honored Mrs. Frances Delano Weeks who died during the winter. If she had lived she would have turned 80 on Saturday.
The Lynford Shoe Company of Lynn Massachusetts is relocating to Lewiston. Machinery will arrive Thursday and occupy the top floor of the Journal building. The move is expected to provide employment for about 100 workers, secured by Charles Levin of Rumford and Lewiston, known for bringing many industries to Lewiston and Auburn. Maliar Bros. of Lewiston will move the machinery and factory equipment.
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