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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
6
Bath notes a flurry of visits and arrivals including Galen C. Moses from Boston and Col. Spaulding of Boston. Figures include Warden Smith of Thomaston Prison, Judge Hayes and several Bath residents at Masonic meetings in Portland. A high school receives new weights and a schooner discharges coal while Bath supports Auburn jail and local theatre.
May 5 1898 news items report visits and travel by local residents including Dr J H Goddard Lewiston and George W Johnson Boston. Capt Bird Tilson Light Infantry and Mrs Bird travel to Philadelphia. Major E M Fuller fails weight test at Camp Richards. Several Lewiston Portland and Boston visitors attend events, banquets and church activities. births and anniversaries noted along with local club elections and shipyard progress.
May 6 1898 Mrs William E Palmer is visiting New York, according to a local society brief noting her travel and social engagements in the city.
Assessors show 3,224 polls, up 64 from 1937, the largest since 1921 when 3,720 were recorded. Total poll commitment this year stands at 9,672 with a history of fluctuations from 2,297 in 1927 to 3,030 in 1931 and 2,769 in 1932. Social Eight hosted by Mrs. Erving Burnham with sewing and a white elephant sale upcoming.
Sheriff Ballou visited Augusta on May 9 1898 for official business. J Fred Tobey returned Saturday from a short Boston visit. Mrs W Peet eye res and Glidden departed on the forenoon train for a several weeks visit in unclear location.
Dr A A Hauck and Dr A L Deering will speak at the closing dinner on Thursday at the Log Cabin on the campus. The two day Short Course in Gardening runs May 11 to 12 at Horticulture Hall with lectures and demonstrations arranged by Fred P Loring.
J Frank Hunt of First Federal Savings and Loan of Bath says New England savings associations report higher monthly mortgage totals than a year ago with most loans for constructive purposes. Purchases of existing homes, refinancing, repairs, and reconditioning drive the totals as Maine’s March building shows modest gains and forecasts expect a spring to fall uptick in construction.
Hans A. Johansen pleaded not guilty in municipal court to assault and battery on his wife Catherine M. Johansen. He was found guilty by Judge Arthur J. Dunton, sentenced to 60 days in Kennebec county jail, Augusta. He appealed and must recognize with $200 sureties for June term of Sagadahoc Superior Court. Officers Pennell and Pottle detained him after a 2 a.m. call. Mrs. Johansen and their 13-year-old daughter testified. she had just given birth to a daughter, the 18th child in 21 years, and the baby died minutes after birth.
Charlie Alexander of Richmond tied the state skeet record with 98 of 100 at Portland on Saturday and totaled 191x200 across two days at Bath. Bob Sturtevant and Jim Whitney delivered high rounds with 73x75 and 48x50 respectively as Sunday scores shaped the event.
Robert D. Green a 25 year old Bath police officer says he will sue the City of Bath through a Portland law firm for compensation after the March 1 explosion that levelled Plant's garage killed two others. Green injured his face leg hip and was thrown to the street as he passed the rear of the garage. City officials say the city is not liable since he was off duty and on his way home. The city carries no employee insurance but a annual protection fund. Green argued he was on his last beat and near his home at the time of the blast. He was not reappointed by Mayor Donald N Small amid police force changes.
Seniors from 25 Maine high schools including Morse gathered at 10 a.m. to vie for three cash prizes in the Maine Elks Association contest. Students write 300 word essays on Why I Am Glad That I Live In America Today and include a personal statement.
Alderman Robson announces a new police ambulance at the city council for 1,240 dollars with the old paddy wagon selling value leaving net cost 990 dollars. Delivery is expected in a couple weeks. Mrs William Hill and two children visit in New Britain then return to Naugatuck Connecticut after a week with Mrs Hill’s parents in Old South Place.
In Saturday action of the Y M C A Grammar School Softball league St. Mary's routed Dike 48 to 9 and North Grammar edged Central 11 to 10. Cummings and Bloxsom led St. Mary's with eight hits each and Bloxsom hit three homers while J Pomerleau added two homers in six hits as Dike pitchers Hudson and Fraser yielded 48 hits and 15 errors.
Bath visitors tour the new recreation hall at Sebasco Lodge properties built by N A Cushman. The 42 by 85 foot structure houses a bowling alley, stage, balcony for a projector booth, and a large hall for dances. A raised Casco Bay facing piazza, rest rooms, gift shop, and 300 steel chairs prepare for lodge events. Public dances are not planned. June opening expected with cottages and lodge bookings strong.
Fourteen members and two leaders of the Mountain Laurel 4-H club met at Dromore grange hall on April 30. Pres. Carol Mc Court led the session arranging wildlife observation during Conservation week. Next meeting features talks bird house exhibit and stories, with cereal making shown by girls led by Mrs. Aretha Campbell and Mrs. Anna Derwent. James Lester Morse aided boys with gardening and chicken-raising projects.
Commander T de Witt Carr U S N now at the naval academy Annapolis is assigned as commanding officer of the U S S Davis the next 1850 ton destroyer to be launched at Bath Iron Works Corp He will be detached from the academy July 1 and likely arrive in Bath soon after.
The Cosmopolitan club held its annual Mother's Day observance and Silver Tea Sunday from four to six, drawing over 75 members and guests. The Music Drama department presented an enjoyable program.
Ep Johns, Morse center fielder, leads Kennebec Valley League hitters with a .455 average from 11 at bats in three games. Clif Nickerson is next at .333 and Georgie Sarkis at .300. Hamblett and Perry have four hits each. Morse Bathe team sits at .271 overall while Gene Monroe shut them down in a 6-inning start.
Mrs. George B. Connard presented an engaging talk with color slides of Rome and other sites at the Cosmopolitan club gathering last week. Roscoe P. McFadden named District 11 Federation of Women's Clubs director. two new members Mrs Bowen Torrey and Mrs Henry W Butler joined. Committees for June announced with members listed. refreshments served by several members.
Board approves funding plan for Mitchell and elementary grades at Effie C Wright led by principal Effie C Wright with grades 2 through 7. Students Weeks Street Paul Mason and Anna Severin noted among participants alongside staff and district observers.
Opening of Photographic Salon by Portland Society of Artists on Thursday at ten. Glee club outdoor singing Friday at seven. The Shoemaker's Holiday by Masque and Gown Friday at 8:15 with a second May 19. Tickets at door or from Jeffrey J. Carre Chi Psi lodge. Maine College Presidents meet Saturday with Pre Med Committee in health. Sub fresh weekend starts Saturday. State track meet at Whittierfield finals 1.30. Rabbi Maurice I Zigmond of Yale to speak Sunday at five channel. Choir to sing Finlandia by Sibelius.
Parker Small and Francis Bertrand faced Municipal Court before Judge Arthur J. Dunton on charges of violating the stop sign ordinance. They pleaded guilty and paid $495 in costs each. Traffic Officer Byron E. Clark and City Marshal Joseph A. Butler had earlier summoned them after alleged runs at High and Pine streets and High and Center streets.
Miss Jane S Murphy of High street spoke at Falmouth Foresider day night when the Men s club of the Church of St Mary the Virgin entertained the ladies. She is daughter of the late Capt James P Murphy and spent years at sea. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Freed D Hill.
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