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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
7
The river towboat Dubois, at 20.7 feet draft and 2085 feet in length, registered 1 376 cross tons, owned by Kelley & Hanlon of Brewer, was to proceed to Bangor later after a late Friday visit to Bath. The Nash demanded her at that time.
Preliminary 1920 census figures show Sagadahoc County dropping from 23,021 to 16,873, a loss of 6,148 people or 36 percent. Bath accounts for most of the decline, with its 1920 population of 14,731 falling by 5,638 or 38 percent.
The Opportunity class of 15 students under Mrs Warren Hawley achieved 100 percent dental certificate completion. This is the first such record during nurse Mrs Rosanna McFadden's tenure and possibly the city’s first. The sixth grade, taught by Miss Almene Jaques, reached a 50 percent dental work completion rate.
The Bath High School Alumni banquet is planned for 6 30 p m at Morse High School. Reservations to be sent to Mrs Charles R Farnham and donations to Miss Jane Goodman, president. L T Hodgkins coordinates 1905 class reunion for 25th anniversary.
Roscoe Mains arraigned Monday on reckless driving pleaded not guilty but found guilty by Judge John J. Keegan. Fined $25 and costs about $13. Mains' truck collided with a Pontiac driven by John Osborne on High street Saturday evening near six. State Officer Harry L. Thompson and Officer George McElman investigated the accident.
Distinguished Maine artist Valentine Henneman died Friday morning by hanging. Ill health is cited as probable cause. He lived at Boothbay Harbor and traveled to Belgium, his fatherland, during his career. He leaves a wife Mabel Dealing of Bangor, three brothers, two sisters in Belgium, and a brother in St Louis. He had become known in the harbor community during residence.
Paul K. Niven of Cambridge arrives in the city on a business trip to Maine. He will be joined by Mrs. Niven and children who will spend the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Nichols.
The Danisp Commandery in Ruh-te Tenge presents a major Bath players production with a large cast and crew. Miss Lillian Miller, Miss Miriam Ralph Blakeney, William A. Furber and other familiar names lead a show noted for its three special stage settings and high finish, following a famed prior comeback by Miss Miller on short notice in A Successful Calamity.
Hon Wallace H White Jr of Auburn, a Maine Republican candidate for the U S Senate, explains that reapportionment threats to Maine's House seats prompted him to seek the Senate. He cites his loyalty to suffrage and prohibition, his House chairmanship, and his readiness to campaign for support.
Eric B. Haggett found guilty of intoxication in municipal court and fined ten dollars plus costs. He appealed the ruling to the June term of the Superior Court. Judge John J. Keegan corrected circulation that a Bath man named Cook was involved, clarifying the party was Herbert Cook of Fairfield.
Delegations from T. W. Hyde camp and affiliated groups attend a Sunday worship at the First Baptist church with an organ prelude by Mrs. Sarah Bagley Wright. The service features a War Memorial sermon by Rev. Kenneth E. Morse and a flag salute led by Lieut. John A. Lord, U S N. Frances Lord, a Rhode Island School for the Deaf teacher, plans a summer visit from Providence. Water is indestructible. Converted into steam it finds its way back as rain.
Winnegance hosted a program with Miss Bessie Hunt and neighbors singing duets and in a congregational finish. The event committee included Mrs. Marco Preble Williams, and visiting Mrs. Lizzie Moore toured Cromwell's tulip garden in Cottage Park, where 1000 tulips in bloom drew crowds. Pupils welcomed back teacher Mrs. Trueworthy as they prepared for field day at Phippsburg Center with music recitations plays and noon lunches. Dromore and Saga dahoc county Pomona granges held meetings and guests helped. Bridge repairs show new holes from recent rains. The Winneganee Community club may plan a large party at the community house next week.
Hollywood’s elite perform in Paramount on Parade at the Opera House Monday and Tuesday. Maurice Chevalier, Clara Bow, Nancy Carroll, Gary Cooper, Claimed list includes Arlen, Arthur, Bancroft, and many others in song, dance, and comedy. Technicolor scenes and chorus numbers amplify a joyous star viry.
A Cincinnati gathering honors Mrs. Erie C Meeks sponsor of the yacht Sylvia owner Logan G Thompson attends the East Coast launch This tribute poem to sponsor Esther Meeks is presented to Bath Iron Works president William S Newell The event aims to wish the Sylvia luck on future cruises and maiden voyage preparations.
The poppy fund supports child welfare by aiding families of World War I veterans. In Maine 90,000 poppies were distributed to American Legion units for sale, with ex servicemen at Tagus making 160,000 poppies at the Soldier's Home and about 58 workers on average earning 2.50 dollars daily. Wearing the poppy signals support for disabled veterans and their families.
Bowdoinham chapter of the Col Dum mer Sewall D A R will host an event on Tuesday June 3 at the Tin Duck on Merrymeeting Bay road Bowdoinham A luncheon at noon features a Kendall sheep round up demonstration at Long Branch farm at 11 AM The State Regent Mrs Victor Warren will be toastmaster Speakers include Mrs William Smith Shaw and Mrs Florence Waugh Danforth Governor Gardiner and other dignitaries were invited to attend
Mrs Alfred Rowe of Washington Street returns home after a week with her aunt Mrs Joseph Blaisdell at Five Islands. Joseph Barry of Boston, a longtime Risley soaps salesman, calls in the city to reconnect with old friends. Ralph Small of Andrews Road Russell Park, a Stern Co. salesman for Silver Marshall radios, enjoys a week’s vacation and has a car radio installed for on the road station hopping.
Town hall hosted annual field day with student recitals and group songs amid broad participation by families. Local residents report growth in Popham Beach cottage demand, power line progress near Sebasco, and regional visits from ex Gov Kendall and others as summer plans unfold.
Morse High School's student band will march in the Memorial Day parade wearing brand new uniforms. Twenty four outfits arrived Tuesday and will present a blue and white four piece ensemble including white duck trousers and slipon sweaters with blue military capes and white sailor caps. funded by subscriptions and a public concert led by John Grindell.
Donald Preble of Boston is due Friday to visit his parents on Cherry street. Mrs. Stearns Scott returns home Monday after a two week stay with her sister Mrs. A E Rowe in Georgetown. Mr and Mrs George Curtis of Kittery are expected Friday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs G Herbert Preble on Cherry street.
The Tron Works Corp plans nine launches this June including the Robert C. Roebling yacht Black Douglas on June 9. Other vessels include Bidou Althea Placida Sylvia and Caroline with keel laying and trials set, as Bath Iron Works continues preparations for multiple contracts and summer launches.
In Bath a youth troop for girls remains without a leader after Miss Pauline McDonald fell ill and Morse High School scout master J Edward Pomeroy formed a boys troop. Local girls miss meetings and await a new organizer to resume Girl Scout activities.
Bangor visitors pass days with the Gildarts while Miss Wakefield graduates from Maine General Hospital School of Nursing. In Portland the Eastland class of 26 observes the event with Elsie Wakefield. Eureka Lodge hosts Bath Queen Esther guests from Gardiner and Auburn as 200 attend a supper and degree work in Bath.
Gen Leonard Wood instructs on World war era camps across the country under the 1915 National Defense Act. Camps at Fort McKinley Devens Ethan Allen Vermont and Newport Rhode Island offer free transportation clothing and meals to youths 17 to 24 with parental consent. Camps run July 5 to Aug 3 by the War Department. Bath area youths have attended. local Rotarians and guests attended a meeting led by President Clint Wilson.
The Womanless Wedding, a male cast farce, draws strong local interest for June 9 and 10 at Columbia theatre under Roland Smith and American Legion. Theodore H. Bird and Glyn T. Rye direct. first rehearsal June 2 at 7 30. Diary committee invites ladies to attend rehearsals and oversee proceedings.
Mrs Addie P McFadden hosted a four table supper bridge at 1023 Middle Street with a lobster menu and pink and blue forget me nots and rose tulips as decor An eight pound daughter was born Tuesday at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland to Mr and Mrs George B Wetherbee of Braintree Mass second child The Wetherbees father is a son of Charles P Wetherbee and Margaras mother is H W Hanson of Portland Admiral Byrd visited Balboa Canal Zone with the governor as he returns from the Antarctic expedition J Horace McClure Sagadahoc chef de guerre attended a luncheon in Augusta with Governor Gardiner for E Snapper Ingram of Los Angeles during his Maine tour
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