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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
2
In this reflection the writer questions whether modern progress has improved humanity or merely expanded warfare and death. He laments arms spending and mechanization that fuels conflict, while noting the gas engine's dual role in travel and destruction, and asks if civilization has truly advanced or if force now rules.
The American Red Cross doubled its appeal for funds to aid refugees fleeing war torn Europe. Bath's original 1600 dollar pledge is far from reached as contributions lag. Residents may donate at the Bath Savings Institution with Miss Marcia Moulton serving as local Red Cross treasurer.
In Bath the death of Joseph Solovich ends the career of a leading merchant and esteemed citizen. He began from humble beginnings and through steady work, conscientious business habits, and courtesy rose to become a respected local merchant. He was well liked and will be remembered for his good nature.
A long respected member of the local community is remembered for decades of service and companionship as neighbors recall his dedication and presence in town life. The notice notes his residence and the affection of those who knew him.
Members of District 3 Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers attended the annual Spring meeting in Waldoboro. Reports from represented groups filled the morning. remarks covered school lunch projects and parent education. District 3 includes Bath Brunswick Waldoboro Newcastle Nobleboro Damariscotta Friendship Rockland Thomaston and Owls Head.
The Elizabeth Lawrence Society hosted a gathering Friday from four to six at Mrs. Ada E. Deering's Washington Street home. National C.A.R. leaders Mrs. John Morrison Kerr and Mrs. William H. Pouch attended as honorary guests, with Col. Dummer Sewall chapter members also present.
Dr Snipe urged the six nursing graduates to study political ideals before voting and to attend church while supporting it financially. He praised small hospitals for personal patient care, outlined nursing duties under physician direction, and stressed discipline poise and self control as keys to crisis fortitude in nursing and public service.
Bath High School Alumni Association laid final plans for the annual banquet on Thursday evening June 13 honoring the class of 1940 Morse High School. The group discussed a 100 percent membership goal, noted attendees from nearby towns, and approved a $10 gift to the Senior class for their World’s Fair trip.
The Sedgwick Lions club welcomed a bell and gavel donated by the Brunswick Lions club during a Wednesday session. Arthur M. Bowker received the gift from Dr. Clement S. Wilson while Harry L. Thompson spoke on safe driving training for Maine high school pupils. The club plans charter night festivities at Sedgwick on June 5 with ladies as guests for lunch, entertainment, and dancing.
Washington reports the Navy may withhold support for four Bath Iron Works cargo carrier contracts as the shipyard weighs tying four shipways to commercial work. Pres. William Newell travels for talks with the Maritime Commission and Navy. expansion plans may include adding another yard and speeding destroyer production as bids hinge on naval approval. Bates College to award summa cum laude for first time in eight years to Frank Morey Coffin of Lewiston. Magna cum laude and cum laude honors awarded to several graduates from multiple states.
Mrs Thomas Ryan formerly Miss Mary Chick of Bath writes from New York City about meeting Mr and Mrs Harold E Armes and their children at the World's Fair. She describes their dream house a white home with Maine flag and a large lawn as the highlight of her visit and notes Bath pride in their selection. She also mentions making telephone calls from the fair and her tenth trip to the exposition.
A local realty snapshot lists transfers within the city as nearly half of two week recordings. Individuals and couples swap land and buildings on High Street Washington Street Meadow Way York Street Center Street Front Street and other local parcels among Burton Bath Bowdoinham Topsham Woolwich and Georgetown areas.
Sagadahoc county jury commissioners James W. Temple and Harrison E Bowie have drawn traverse jurors for the June term of Sagadahoc Superior Court. The panel includes residents from Bath West Bath Bath, Phippsburg, Richmond, Topsham, Woolwich and Bowdoinham with occupations ranging from farmer to contractor and mason. Judge Ed ward P. Murray will preside when court convenes June 11.
The Girl Scout Leaders association met at Mrs. Wilmer I. Voorhees’s home on Bedford Street and elected officers: Mrs. Frank Gaun ders president, Mrs. Stanley R. Hunter vice president, Miss Alma S. Kirkpatrick secretary and treasurer. The nominating committee included Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Voorhees and Mrs. John Parker. They will present the association’s books and pamphlets to the Patten Free Library shelf.
Mitchell school captured both team and individual prizes in the fifth grade spelling match at Morse High School. The winning team included Evelyn and Lillian Witham, Selma Cummings, Shirley Wakefield, and Oscar Douglas with a low 64 points. Evelyn Witham won the individual prize. South Street team placed second, Dike School third, North Grammar fourth, with listed team members. Miss Myrna Avery is a patient in Central Maine General Hospital, Lewiston.
The American Bible Society reported a 5 percent rise in Bible distribution in 1939 with 7,370,908 volumes issued. Scriptures circulated in over forty countries and about 200 languages. Latin America’s evangelistic movement and a surge in China’s Bible distribution were highlighted.
Prof. Athern P. Daggett of Bowdoin College spoke at the Bath Teachers' club about four Maine State scholarships awarded annually. He noted the program is based on difficult competitive exams and cited Morse High School's four winners in ten years: Edward Delong 1930, Nathan W. Watson 1931, Edward H. Owen 1934, and Stanley B. Cressey 1940.
The Junior Auxiliary of Sons of Union Veterans hosted a successful card party in G A R hall on Wednesday. Winners included Mrs. Frank T Fortier and Mrs. Alexander Burgess in bridge, and Miss Jennie C Garey and Maurice J Warner in whist with multiple prize t ies and a consolation prize for Mrs. John Roderick. Candy and peanuts were served. Deer sighting described by Lewiston resident Arthur Gauvin involved five deer crossing terrain and approaching his driveway.
Girl Scouts will display art at the World’s Fair Chalet, a Swiss replica of Our Chalet in Adelboden. The NYC Queens County group staffs the site, with crafts, literature, and World’s Fair souvenirs for sale. Flowers and bird counts planned through fall under Mrs. Murray MacDonald’s Douglaston unit.
Frederick H. Morton son of Mr and Mrs Fred R Morton of Bath and Miss Mabel I Overlock of Augusta were married Saturday at 4 pm in the Green Street Methodist church Augusta Rev Cymbrid Hughes officiated Attendants were Miss Virginia Peavey and Edward C Morton ushers were Loren Jr Philip Lee and John Overlock The groom came to Bath from Woodbury N J two years ago his father serving as inspector of ordinance at Bath Iron Works The bride a Cony High school graduate now a state Motor Vehicle Bureau typist will reside with Mortons until they establish a new home.
The 900 Washington Street property sold Saturday morning from Edward J. Fitzgerald to Boyd L. Bailey. Mr and Mrs Bailey will move to Bath with Dr Virginia C Hamilton. The home belonged to Walter G. Webber and later John E. Fitzgerald. Sale via Fred H. Thompson agency. The Randolph Methodist Church Marthas marked their 25th anniversary with a banquet.
Lowell temple marked its 46th anniversary with a neighborhood night at K of P hall. Mrs. Alice Bowie recounted the temple history. delegates from Boothbay Harbor Brunswick Bowdoinham Auburn and New Auburn attended. Distinguished guests included Marie Simpson Fred L. Sylvester Katherine Grover. A program directed by Mrs. Marion Darrah featured Linwood Snowdon Norma Jean Drummond Kathleen Harkins Addie Moulton a short play and radio skit Mo and Jo.
Bowdoin’s A. A. Clarke Jr. defeats Rodney E. Ross Jr. 7 and 5 in the Maine Intercollegiate championship at Augusta Country Club. Clarke, a 6 foot 5 inch senior from Scarsdale N Y, seals the title in 13 holes with a birdie four after a rainy day surge. Clarke opened with five straight pars and led 2 under after 9 holes.
A new seaplane base on the Aroostook river, built with help from the Town of Caribou and the National Youth Administration, is dedicated less than a mile from the Caribou municipal airport. The terminal will aid tourists and sportsmen and houses 12 seaplanes, enhancing Maine’s aviation access.
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