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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
2
The Bath city council passed the annual appropriation bill and ordered budget cuts across departments. Mayor Small urges strict compliance to prevent higher taxes, noting reduced employment and wartime pressures. Citizens are asked to economize and avoid extensions until finances stabilize.
Senator Hale advocates a prepared, nonaggressive navy to deter attacks and protect citizens. The measure seeks naval strength to meet treaty limits, arguing a strong fleet reduces chances of conflict and preserves the country from entanglement while avoiding new territorial aims.
The Bath Country Club opened its new golf course on Friday to high praise. The favorable weather and excellent course impressed players who traveled to the area for recreation. The clubhouse and surroundings are described as attractive and well furnished, marking a notable addition for Bath and its region.
The Park Alley Bowling League wrapped up 1931 32 with a Friday banquet at the Colonial Cafe attended by 35 to 40 enthusiasts. Plans for next season call for an eight team circuit and a twilight league.
Isaac N. Jones of Calais was elected grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Maine Knights Templar at the annual conclave Friday. Other officers elected include Deputy grand commander David E. Moulton of Portland grand generalissimo Charles W. Vigne of Waterville grand captain general Edward W. Cram of Portland grand senior warden Walter P. Dow of Bridgton grand junior warden Frank E. Fleming of Sanford Conyers E. Leach of Portland was elected grand recorder Arthur J. Floyd of Portland was re elected grand treasurer Rev A Francis Walch of Yarmouth grand prelate The grand commander announced appointments: Grand standard bearer Walter Morse of Houston grand sword bearer Henry D. Davis of Calais grand warden Henry R. Gillis of Portland grand captain of the guard Richard H. Philbrook of Machias
Over the last two weeks, the Sagadahoc registry of deeds records transfers across Bath Phippsburg Topsham and Woolwich. Notable actions include Ruth P W Bath to Percy C Bailey and Bessie B Potter et al to Justus H Miller. Other pairings involve Edward D Chase to Maurice A Libby Walter W Libby to Maurice A Libby and Lyndon A McMackin to Roger E Williams.
Rev. David L. Wilson travels to Washington and Alexandria for the dedication of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. President Hoover expected to attend. parade and noontime dinner for Grand Masters mark the events. The memorial stands on Shooters Hill in Alexandria, cost over 5 million dollars, with a 330 foot tower and mosaics highlighting Masonic life. The dedication is anticipated to draw hundreds of thousands of Masons to the Capitol.
A letter from two month old Joan Hodgdon thanking attendees for gifts was read at the Nequasset Farm Bureau gathering at Mrs. Maurice Hathorne’s Murphy’s Corner home in Woolwich. A car brought the baby and mother to the meeting, captivating participants.
Edwin G Walker of Hebron academy captured the first prize of 75 dollars in the Lydia A Hamlin Spear State of Maine speaking contest finals held in Augusta on Thursday night. Ruth Kimbal of Old Town high school took second for 50 dollars, and Berna Dette Snow of Rockland earned 25 dollars for third. Walker previously won second prize last year as a Biddeford High School student.
Mr and Mrs Edward J Lee Mr and Mrs Scott Morse and Mrs Elford A Stover were Portland visitors on Thursday.
More than 100 paid members appeared on the Bath Country Club books the day after the new golf course opened, with the number expected to reach 150. The club invites interested people to deposit membership funds and tax, then receive cards granting full privileges. Dining room is to open later this month under Charles H Cahill, promising quality and service. Members tout recreation, pleasant surroundings, and social contact as key benefits.
Morse high school observed Music week with a student concert in the auditorium led by Miss Carrie E. Shaw. John H. Grindell conducted the orchestra as Beth Trott played piano and Edith Mackinnon performed violin pieces amid solos, duets, and choral selections by the Girls' Glee Club.
Harold Dido Cutting, in his 29th season, opens with a .500 average and perfect fielding for the YMCA Men’s Club. He collected two hits in five at Hebron Academy games, snagged five fly balls, and made seven outs in seven chances in left field. Stan Whitehouse leads with .571, while Jimmy Noonan and Cie also hit .500 and .571 respectively.
Prof Wilmot B Mitchell of Bowdoin College English Department will address the Brunswick Tops ham P T A annual meeting and dinner at Hotel Eagle on Tuesday evening May 17 His topic is Fundamentals of Character Dinner at 6 30 then reports on the year's work and officer elections will follow
About 100 attendees enjoyed a piano violin recital led by John R. Grindell’s pupils at Arcade Hall last Wednesday. The hour and a half program featured many skilled performances with Grindell’s six piece orchestra providing music until 11 30. Beth Trott accompanied most numbers, with a long list of performers and pieces including The Boat Song, Cherries, Festi val March, Hum oresque, and Noella Desjardins among others.
Maine 4-H clothing club girls will stage a statewide dress revue at the State Fair week in Lewiston September 4 to 8. Contestants must cost garments under 3 dollars and will be judged on economy style color design and workmanship. County contests start in July to pick county winners who advance to state camp with a national trip prize in Chicago. Participants must enroll with county agents by June 1 and be senior sewing project members with two years club work.
A grass fire behind the F. W. Carlton barn in Woolwich threatened oil tanks as high winds stirred sparks. Bath firemen, aided by Hose 4, connected to a hydrant near the railroad bridge and contained the blaze. Meanwhile a second alarm for Shaw Auto Co. storehouse at 104 Commercial Street burned only a small wall area until chemical lines arrived.
The annual parish meeting approved a 2500 budget and invited Rev. Charles R. Sims to stay another year. Judge Arthur J. Dunton moderated, with Dr. Arthur I. Stuart re-elected clerk. Officers include Lily Pray treasurer and Charles E. White collector. 4-H enrollment shows Waldo County leading with strong county totals across Maine.
A fragmented word list presents numbered clues and definitions across various hints. Entries include branch related terms, animal descriptors, titles, coin mentions, ship terms, and legal or linguistic forms, forming a diverse crossword style puzzle from a historical page.
The Portland recital by Lily Pons drew a crowd including Mr and Mrs Frederick Drake Mr and Mrs Alden G Smith and Miss Edna Bliss among others. President and Mrs Kenneth C M Sills of Bowdoin College attended with Mr and Mrs Drake. Pons, debuting in 1931, was hailed as a world class coloratura soprano with an extraordinary range and flawless technique. The event closed a five concert series by the Portland Music Commission as they offer subscriptions for five more all star performances next season.
Maine fish hatcheries reportedly use a secret diet that last year gave the state a lead in rapid growth of game fish. Commissioner George J. Stobie declined to reveal specifics, noting plans to share details after lab analyses. Young trout at Dry Mills hatchery, about 12 inches long, are fed this diet though oxygen and water temperature also affect growth. The piece also reports the Harpswell Center Improvement Association annual meeting, listing officers and committee members.
A Bath party traveled by road to Virginia during Garden Week visiting estates and gardens, including Chatham Fredericksburg and Monticello. They saw Mary Washington House Kenmore apothecary at Dr Hugh Mercer’s garden, West Point cadet inspection, Storm King Highway and Vassar College, returning via Berkshire Trail with a century link to Washington’s era.
Fire crews responded to multiple calls Thursday and Friday including a roof fire at 289 Center Street attributed to chimney sparks. Engine 4 used a chemical line to control damage from a hole burned in the roof. Earlier a chimney fire at 31 Shaw Street required chemicals. A second blaze at 954 High Street damaged a two and a half story home owned by Joseph Solovich with partitions torn to locate the fire, chemical lines used by Engines 2 and 4.
A Bangor observer at City Hall Wednesday forenoon could be misled into thinking a baby show was underway. In fact, preschool children were there for a health exam organized by the Bangor Parent Teachers Association, presenting an animated picture of the community’s concern for early childhood health.
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