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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
1
The piece outlines a Maine referendum on a one percent sales tax to fund old age assistance and the educational equalization fund, noting a poll showing strong opposition and discussing possible income tax alternatives. It also mentions the Russian North Pole expedition, the local bus service starting, and public health notes on mosquito control.
Dr. Alvin Plummer of San Francisco praises Edward C Plummer History of Bath by Col Henry W Owen Jr a gift from sister Mrs Fred G Havlin of Brookline Mass He notes one omission a chapter on newspapers linking his father R R Haines and the Bath press to national history He plans to read the full volume for memories and insight.
The Thespians held a supper party for Miss Lilian C Miller who will wed Kenneth Trask of Fitchburg in early June. The treasurer received a silver platter and a silver vegetable dish from president Mrs Fred D Hill for her service. After supper at Begin's teahouse, guests visited Miss Miriam W Kimball's home for a social evening with attendees including Mr and Mrs Hill Miss Kimball Miss Elsie Trott Mrs Doris Pitman Miss Mary Kenney Mr and Mrs Lloyd E Steeves Rev Joseph O Purdue George Baer Connard Harold E Cuttine Robert S Gordon Richard Huskel and the guest of honor.
Anxiety eased as Bath Tron Works employees David Vachon Arthur Huchine Jr and Robert Lambie arrived safely at Popham Beach after departing Rockland Sunday to bring a 20 foot sailboat to Bath. They anchored east of Seguin in fog until a morning return flow cleared the channel.
The Beacon Street M E church in Bath hosted a reception for Rev. Jesse Kenderdine and his family, welcomed from Westbrook, in the vestry with evergreen decorations and wild cherry blossoms. A large group from church leadership attended, with the Jesters providing music and local members helping serve ice cream and cake.
Miss Virginia Mae Pratt and Clifford A. Kateon wed in a single ring ceremony at the People's Baptist church parsonage with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Sterling Burgess and Mrs Mae Pratt. The couple will reside in the city. Kateon works at Bath Iron Works.
The Sagadahoc Rod Gun Skeet Association Inc names new directors: Dr George W Hibbs Frank J Farrin Dr Warren E Kershner Rodney E Ross Arthur L Plant Arthur A Gilley Fred K Sturtevant FE Bernard McCausland president announces committee chairs for the year with Rodney E Ross field trials Harold H Harrington skeet field Dr Hibbs fishing and pond screening Dr Williams Whitney game
The body recovered from Merrymeeting Bay is identified as not Paul Bailey of Cooks' Corner. Authorities ruled out the 13 year old missing boy after examination. In other news, Mr and Mrs Ronald Hardy of Augusta visited Sanford and Mrs Nickerson on Park Street yesterday.
Sergt. John H. Murphy of Bath is promoted to captain of No. 1 Company at Togus National Soldiers' Home in a May 17 order by D F Ivory. Born in Bath and a Morse High School and Shaw Business College alum, he served 11 months in France with Battery 303 F A and helped found Bath veterans groups before joining Togus.
Duraluminum plates for Harold S. Vanderbilt’s Ranger mast reached the Alcoa Tenn. plant two days early. Manufactured for a 165 foot mast, three Bath Iron Works shifts aim to finish by June 16 and install on the Vara before the Ranger’s return to Bristol.
North Woolwich Helping Hand League held a beano and social at No 6 schoolhouse drawing 50 attendees. Mrs Howard McNeil and Mrs Wendell Nelson led the games with coffee and cake served by Mrs Edward Murphy. Funds will aid reopening of the schoolhouse with another party planned for June 5 if repairs do not start sooner.
Edwin O Chandler of 122 Court Street reports dogs chasing his cows in the nearby pasture. Langdon E Green the dog constable warns nearby owners that pets caught chasing cows will be shot. Chandler’s company was injured recently when a dog-induced entanglement with a barbed wire fence occurred while escaping.
Horace Heath, 60, is in serious condition at Brunswick hospital after a fertilizer lump struck him Saturday at the Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co. plant in Bowdoinham. He was crushed against a post, injuring his spine and paralyzing his limbs, and was treated by Dr. I. C. Trish before being moved to Brunswick.
Fish Granite State Highland owned by Rodney E. Ross won third in the Junior all-age field trial of the Penobscot County Fish and Game Association held Saturday and Sunday at East Eddington. Ross also served as a judge in the puppy stake.
Pupils of Criterion Dance Studio under Miss Thelma Fogg and Miss Charlotte Cahill performed a large song and dance recital at the Masonic Temple. The event featured elaborate costumes from Baum to Waas, with Charlotte Cahill and assistants crafting wardrobes. Performers included Myrna Avery, Joe Avery, Reginald Stacy, and many soloists. program highlighted tap numbers by Fogg and concluded with Stars and Stripes Forever.
E Bernard McCausland was reelected president and treasurer of the Saga dahoc Rod Gun Skeet Association for the ensuing year at the annual meeting held last week. William M Briggs was elected secretary, replacing Edward E Sonia who did not seek reelection. About 25 attended the Y M C A meeting as dues rose to 50 cents monthly to fund ongoing work. The president may appoint four chairmen to lead committees on fish game skeet and field trials for hunting dogs. A fall field trial tied to a registered skeet shoot was discussed.
The Genesta chapter No. 73 O.E.S. held its last meeting of the season at the Masonic temple despite rain. Plans call for summer gatherings twice a month at members' homes with Mrs. Adolph H. Ehlers in charge. Prizes went to Mrs. Ehlers in contract and Mrs. Wilbur C. Oliver in auction. refreshments served by Mrs. Luther S. Thompson and Mrs. George W. Merrill.
A gasoline locomotive bought by Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co. arrived from Waterville and was commissioned to spot cars at the Kennebec Wharf and Coal yard and switch between Maine Central tracks and Bath Box Co. Fred Wade will operate it in Bath with strong traction for several loaded cars. Temporary permission was granted by Maine Central Railroad Co. for the switcher to pass over its tracks while moving between the Kennebec yard and Bath.
The schooner North Star built in Alna in 1887 and owned by Captain Joseph R. Jones of Newcastle was registered for the 50th consecutive year under the same master at the United States Customs Office in Boothbay Harbor.
Mrs. Joseph I. Smith announced the North-Center P T A chairmen for the year. Appointments include Program Le F Colby Publicity David B Cogan Publications and P T A magazine Theodore Watson Finance Harold Avery Hospitality Andrew Cahill Membership Ralph Matt Center committees cover Safety Library Service Bird U Shellenbarger Recreation Walter M Hill Legislation Edwin H P Lowell Parent Education Francis Hill Music W Percy Marks Welfare Edward B Hamblett Summer round up Arthur S Crockett Dental hygiene Clinton D Wilson and William W Dennison Radio education Carl C Anderson Motion pictures Milton C Trott High school Arthur W King Room mothers and hostesses to be announced in Fall.
Levi W Steward of 862 High Street has two old Bath weekly newspapers in good preservation. The Maine Enquirer and Lincoln County Advertiser is No 31 of Vol 1 dated Oct 10 1834, four pages five columns per page. Northern Tribune and Weekly Mirror is No 25 of Vol 10 dated March 21 1856, four pages seven columns per page. The papers are mostly reprints with abundant advertising and scant local news.
Plans are set for a May 31 baseball excursion from this city to Fenway Park Boston to see the Red Sox vs Yankees in a twin bill. Thirty five fans will ride a Maine Central bus at 7 am. five more may join. Reservations through Sam Povich or Mr Price at the Maine Central ticket office. The group will dine in Boston and attend a show before returning. A two day Brunswick High School exhibition in Town hall next week features art manual training and sewing classes in junior and senior divisions led by Miss Helen L Varney S Dickinson Allen and Mrs Inez P Allen.
Kennebec Valley district of the Mutual Savings Bank Association of Maine held its first Bath meeting with 27 members and guests enjoying a shore dinner at the Bath Country Club. Harry M. Nelson of Portland presided over the business session, followed by a visit to Bath Iron Works Corp. Attendees included Ainsley Welch, Harold G. Clark, Josephine Nelson, Margaret Douglas, Charles J. Bragdon, A. Willis Cunningham, Charles A. Knight, Theron A. Woodsum, and other Augusta and Portland bankers. The meal was praised, and guests expected to seek Maine specialty from the Country Club after New Meadows Inn fire.
J Kenneth Reardon of this city admitted guilt to speeding and passing a stop sign at High and Winter streets. Judge Arthur J. Dunton ordered costs of 5.95 in each case and day officer Langdon Green acted as complainant. A boy cited for damage to North End brick project houses was warned and released with a caution for future offenses.
The Cosmopolitan club held a Thursday evening card party with eleven tables in the clubhouse. President Mrs. Paul G. Bagdikian led, with chairmen and table chiefs guiding play. Prizes went to Mrs. Lloyd E. Steeves and Miss Rachel F. Nichols in contract. Miss Eleanor P. Danforth and Mrs. A. Bernard Henderson won in auction.
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