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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1936

Page

2

Parking and Docking Improvements Urged by Junior Chamber

The Junior Chamber of Commerce calls for better parking enforcement and more boat docking facilities in Bath and Sagadahoc County. It notes drivers block driveways and curb spaces while business districts lack long term parking, and urges a committee to study waterfront docking and mooring solutions.

Bath Sagadahoc Junior Chamber of Commerce Sagadahock Ferry Dock City Landing

Bath Could Foster Local Boat and Woodworking Industry

The Bath area could develop a small startup to build boats from skiffs to sloops and offer motorized craft appealing to cottage owners and winter sports equipment like skis and sleds. Bath’s skilled woodworkers, plus vacant shore property, could support a mid sized plant creating local employment and rising property values.

Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Bath

Maine Publicity Bureau Letter Suggestion Quoted

In the last monthly report Manager Harrie B. Coe prints a suggestion from Joy Wheeler Dow of Kennebunkport. Dow believes the idea is worthwhile and quotes her letter urging consideration.

Harrie B. Coe Maine Publicity Bureau Joy ‘Wheeler Dow Kennebunkport Dow

Play Safe Maine Proposal Promotes Belts Outside

The speaker argues Maine is not part of earthquake or tornado belts nor hot zones. They claim it is outside belts for hard water snakes dangerous wildlife and pests. The message suggests marketing Maine as a risk-free vacation region.

Maine

Palmer-Joy Wedding Evening in Brunswick and Bath

Miss Dorothy E. Joy of Brunswick married Lawrence Palmer of North Bath in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the bride’s aunt’s home. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated as 26 relatives and friends attended. The couple left for a brief wedding trip to New York.

Dorothy E. Joy Brunswick Lawrence Palmer North Bath Donald H. Fogg Washington Street David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Lewis E. Palmer Miss Joy Brunswick High School Glee Club Joy Bath Ervin L. Joy Mr. Palmer Ralph L. Palmer Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Laura Margaret MacDougall Beatrice Reynolds William Plummer Thelma

Club Garret Opens Country Club Season

About 125 attendees joined the May dance at the Country Club house hosted by Club Garret. John H. Grindell's four piece orchestra provided music from 8 30 to 12 30 with refreshments served during a club dining intermission. Mrs John H Grindell led the event with committee members Miss Evelyn I Trott Mrs Elwood Legard Mrs Mark W Hennessy Miss Jeannette F Shackford chairman and musicians included Walter Ey Gordon Wade and Reginald Stacy.

Club Garret John H. Grindell Evelyn I. Trott Elwood Legard Mark W. Hennessy Jeannette F. Shackford Mr. Grindell Walter Ey Lewiston Gordon Wade Reginald Stacy

Juniors Contribute to Bath Country Club

The Bath Junior Chamber of Commerce turned over a check to Bath Country Club after a successful benefit dance. The gift reflects goodwill and strong cooperation between the Chamber and the club, pleasing President Bridgham and the directors.

Bath Country Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber Country Club Bridgham

Alewife Run Elevates Bath Area Attractions

Bath residents joined crowds to view the peak alewife run as thousands swarmed up streams toward Damariscotta Mills and other sites. Damariscotta Mills reports barrels of alewives salted for shipment, totaling about 3 300 barrels across the past three weeks, boosting local revenue for Newcastle and Nobleboro. Geraldine Stott of Jackson College stayed with Dr. and Mrs. A A Stott over the weekend.

Bath Montsweag Damariscotta Mills Damaristotta Pond Newcastle Nobleboro Geraldine Stott Jackson College Medford, Mass A. A. Stott

South End Contract Club closes second season with dinner

The South End Contract Club, 16 members, held its final meeting of the season with a dinner at Hotel Sedgwick attended by 28 members and substitutes. Gifts were exchanged by guests based on scores, and meetings will resume in October. Notable attendees included Mrs. James T. Bonney, Mrs. Vivian Brown, and Mrs. Crosman.

South End Sedgwick Harry W. Crosman James T. Bonney Vivian Brown Alfred E. Carpenter Nathan E. Coffin Russell M. Colby Edward Coombs Fred M. Coombs Crosman William P. Crowley Carroll A. Deering Pearl E. Dunbar William P. Hatch Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich John H. Hunt Frank M. Lemont Carleton W. Lowell Leland R. Mitchell Wellington A. Moore Horace P. Morse Bessie B. Potter Chester A

Maine 4-H Club Enrollment Tops 6 800

Almost 7 000 join Maine 4-H clubs by May 16 bringing total enrollment to 6 801, led by Oxford county with 790 members. Waldo 789 Penobscot 777 and Kennebec Knox Lincoln 620 each. Aroostook up 494 and 261 more than 1935. County tallies include Aroostook 494 York 463 Cumberland 462.

Maine Kenneth C. Lovejoy Oxford County Waldo County Penobscot Kennebe

Bath People Escape Injuries in Crash

Four Bath residents escaped injury when their vehicle collided with a Lewiston car in Lisbon Saturday night. The Lewiston driver, Howard Cody of 477 Main Street, was arrested on a drunken driving charge. The Thompson car sustained a damaged spring and fender. Cody’s left front wheel broke. Both cars were towed. three occupants of the Lewiston car were unhurt.

Bath Lisbon Lewiston Fred H. Thompson High Street Dorothy A. Thompson Frank D. Thompson Cobbroad Reddington R. Reed Robbins Street

Columbia Theatre to Reopen in June After Repairs

Columbia theatre to reopen around the first of June after repairs and decorating under John T. Loftus supervision for M. and P. theatres. Officials Martin Mullin Samuel Pinanski and A J Moreau inspected Bath venue and announced the cosy theatre would be reopened.

Columbia John T. Loftus M. & P. Theatres Martin J. Mullin Samuel Pinanski M. & P. Theatres Corp A. J. Moreau Portland Maine New Hampshire Vermont Bath Little Theatre

Abandons Attempt to Tow Coriolanus at Maine Port

The steel bark Coriolanus, docked at Maine Central for four years, was visited by the ocean going tug Thomas E. Moran from New York. After finding a couple feet of water in her hold, observers doubted a tow to Fall River Massachusetts. The Moran then sailed out of the Kennebec river heading westward.

CoriOlanus Maine Central Thomas E. Moran New York Kennebec Fall River Mass Moran Kennebec River

Bath D A R Members Attend Open House

Bath sent 17 Col. Dummer Sewall chapter D A R members and two guests to the Montpelier House in Thomaston for an open house honoring Mrs. William A. Becker president general of the D A R. About 300 people including delegates from the 47th annual congress visited Gen Henry Knox home in Montpelier with remarks from Harold H. Bourne Leon Crockett and Mrs. Hazel M Anzalone.

Bath Col. Dummer Sewall Montpelier Thomaston William A. Becker Knox Memorial Association General Knox Lady Knox Rockland National Society Sons of the American Revolution Portland Henry Knox Associated Press Harold H. Bourne Kennebunk Maine Leon Crockett Camden Knox Hazel M. Anzalone Victor A. Binford Roxbury William S. Shaw National Harry E. Ring Leonard M. Lord Ernest Fulton Annie E. Cox Flora M. Randall Elmer D. Hodgkins Herbert Calderwood Fred C. Hill Fred W. May Harry E. Litchfield Carl E. Albee Jane Lemont Corrie H. Varney Alice E. Varney Charles C. Low Charles M. Tubbs David L. Wilson Clare A. Varney

Democrats Plan Jefferson Day Dinner at Sedgwick

The Democratic city committee schedules a belated Jefferson day dinner at the Sedgwick next Tuesday June 2 at seven o clock. Governor Brann National Committeeman Dubord gubernatorial candidate Hamlin and his primary rivals Adams Connolly will attend along with numerous local party members and other interested figures. The event aims to boost the summer campaign and uses the new hotel for its larger dining room.

Democratic Sedgwick Louis J. Brann F. Harold Dubord Simon M. Hamlin Charles H. Adams Joseph W. Connolly Portland United States Thomas Jefferson

Central Church Choir Holds Indoor Picnic Social

The Central church choir held an indoor picnic supper in the parish house on Thursday. Members brought lunches and coffee was served. Ice cream donated by Dr. and Mrs. David L. Wilson. After eating, a Memorial Sunday music rehearsal followed by social games and Beano won by Miss Barbara E. Wood. Credit given to Mr. and Mrs. Luther S. Thompson and Mrs. Jack Shaw.

Central Church David L. Wilson Barbara E. Wood Luther S. Thompson Jack Shaw

Maine Bottlers Gather for Spring Outing at Casco Inn

George Poulos hosted the Maine Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages Association at Casco Inn Garnet for their annual Spring outing banquet and business session. About 75 bottlers and salesmen attended as Dr. A M G Soule addressed the group after a shore dinner. The constitution and by laws were adopted at the meeting following outdoor sports in the morning.

Maine Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages Association Casco Inn Garnet George Poulos Liberty Bottling Co A.M. G. Soule Division of Inspection

Lovely Mitchell wedding ends in simple Winter Street ceremony

Miss Faye M. Lovely and Charles G. Mitchell wed Saturday night at the Winter Street church parsonage. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride wore jade green crepe. They plan to reside with Mr. Mitchell's father after the ceremony.

Faye M. Lovely Charles G. Mitchell Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Mitchell Frank Harris Washington Street Mr. Mitchell Horace Mitchell

Carlton Miles Suffering Leg Injury Updates Theater Role

Carlton Miles, publicity manager at the Lakewood Theatre in Skowhegan, has a broken leg from a recent fall and may not return this summer, according to his friends.

Carlton Miles Skowhegan Lakewood Theatre

Louis and Schmeling Set for June 18 Championship Bout

June 18 brings Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling to Yankee Stadium in a bout billed as the year’s greatest sporting event. Both fighters are in top shape and confident, with a huge purse at stake and a potential shot at World Champion Jim Braddock. NBC will carry blow by blow coverage nationwide. Buick Motor Co sponsors the broadcast with WBZ and WBZA carrying New England radio.

New York Yankee Stadium Joe Louis Max Schmeling Jim Braddock Texas Alaska National Broadcasting Co New England WBZ WBZA New York Times NBC

Genesta Chapter Ends Seasonal Meetings with Picnics

Sewing circle of Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S held its final meeting in the Masonic Temple and voted to postpone further gatherings until Fall while planning summer picnics. Mrs George A Rogers and Mrs Wallace L Atwood named picnic committee. Prize winners included Mrs James Bonney and Mrs Victor Pinkham in cards. auction prizes went to Mrs Ralph Hall and Mrs Charles Soule.

Sewing Circle of Genesta Masonic Temple George A. Rogers Wallace L. Atwood Luther S. Thompson James Bonney Victor Pinkham Ralph Hall Charles Soule

Women Rally Veers to Reform in Sagadahoc

G O P women rally Sagadahoc supporters as Raymond S. Oakes lauds Clare N. Flood and Mrs. Henry W. Butler. Speakers urge national and state reform, road improvements, and tax relief, criticizing government interference in business and urging fiscal restraint.

Clarence N. Flood Bath Sagadahoc Senate Maine Henry W. Butler Butler Womens Republican Club Republican Friends

Women in Politics and Tax Burdens Highlighted Speech

A speech argues women should engage in politics, detailing taxes and government costs while praising two active women organizers, Mrs Robert Lincoln Hoyal and Miss Mary Dewson. It notes Maine Republican and Democratic clubs and urges informed voting as speakers and officials attend.

America U. S Robert Lincoln Hoyal Mary Dewson Hoyal Republican National Committee Miss Dewson Maine Republican Club of United States of America Butler Mayor Sewall Sewall Republican State Committee Wilbur C. Oliver Joseph O. Purdue Fred Cary

Ivy Ball Attendees Include Lore Steininger at Bowdoin

Miss Lore Steininger of 709 High Street attended the Ivy Ball at Bowdoin College Friday evening alongside other guests and students.

Lore Steininger High Street Bowdoin College

Seniors Pick Church For Baccalaureate Service

At a Friday class meeting the seniors voted 63 to 32 to hold the baccalaureate at a church rather than the high school venue. Prin Arthur B. Scott and Class Adviser J Edward Pomeroy attended. A separate class day committee will plan events with Muriel Quinn Ida Schoffield and William Mussenden as organizers.

Prin Arthur B. Scott J. Edward Pomeroy Muriel Quinn Ida Schofield William Mussenden Martha Cutting Robert Footer Squirrel Island Monhegan Lakewood Portland Alfred Cormier Francis Stover Glena H. Easton, Jr Carroll Morse Lena Kamendalis

Wooden Spoon delayed at Bowdoin Ivy Exercises

The wooden spoon award for the junior class was postponed at Bowdoin College during the Ivy Exercises on Friday. William R. Owen of Augusta, the recipient, was absent as he is with the college track team in Providence, Rhode Island.

Bowdoin College William R. Owen Augusta Providence R. I Ivy Walker Art Building Wendall Sawyer Saco Richard V. McCann Portland Frederick Gwynn Chevy Chase Searles Science Nathan Dane Lexington Mass William P. Drake Bath Sargent Gymnasium Robert Sherwood

Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Readable clue list for a weekly crossword with across items such as Froth Bullets Intuitive and more. Includes entries like One-time coin Polite Iron golf club Scotch and others with various numeric tag references and a final note Answer to previous puzzle.

Iron Golf Club Scotch

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Garret Columbia Theatre Bath D.A.R Goté Kinéx Louis and Schmeling G. O. P. Women Conduct Rally Raymond S. Oakes Oakes Mr. Bailey Cook's Corner Bowdoin Pines Mrs. Thomas Avery Oxford Poland Perham Brook Lis Lai Fiz
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