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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
2
The Maine Pageant director Miss Virginia Turner argues civic displays should fund themselves, not rely on state money. A self supporting plan would price tickets to cover production costs, attracting audiences from Maine and beyond while avoiding public subsidies.
Representative Wallace H. White Jr. celebrates the passage of the long sought merchant marine bill. The measure, signed by the President, aims to restore the American fleet, boost shipbuilding and employment, and reduce reliance on foreign ships while maintaining a reserve naval force and mail incentives. Supporters praise the victory for the nation and for White’s constituents in Maine.
Materials from 38 states enter into construction of the Leviathan type ship in an American yard. Direct purchases by shipbuilders total seven and a half million dollars with Pennsylvania supplying steel, glass, paint and tools. New Jersey provides boilers and machinery, New York electric equipment and carpets, while other states like Massachusetts Ohio Michigan Connecticut and Tennessee contribute various parts. Despite heavy rains and flooding delaying work, the project proceeds as communities hope for more jobs and steady employment. President Kenneth M. Sills of Beawdein College marks his tenth year.
The Home Economies Department of the University of Maine proposes a budget friendly menu providing a square meal for five people for one dollar. Recipes included are meat loaf and Norwegian prune pudding with step by step instructions and measurements.
To prepare five minute cabbage wash and slice cabbage fine. Simmer two minutes in hot tea. Add cream or milk with butter and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Cook rapidly three to four minutes for crisp delicate cabbage.
Morse high announces its senior play A Lucky Break a three act farce directed by Mrs Canton D L Wilson. The Columbia performance is Friday June 1 at eight with tickets from cast members. The plot centers on Martha Mallett Nora Turner John Bruce and other townsfolk as romance business plans collide in a humorous sequence.
Mr and Mrs William H White of Bedford Street celebrated their 40th anniversary on May 28. Their daughter and son in law hosted a chicken dinner at Mrs Harold Freemans East Brunswick home and gave parents a set of stainless steel knives and forks. The Whites, long respected members of West Bath Grange, were married in Tishon Falls May 22 1883.
Maine historical pageant project chief George AL McFadden leads ship shop at Fatheron Works building a 20 foot Norse craft for the prologue of the first episode. Tucker Curry of Reston joins as assistant. Curry is a noted caricature artist whose masks echo W T Bender designs used in New York productions.
Mrs. Mary Lowell of Bath was seriously injured when her car collided with a mail truck near the Maine Central station in Brunswick. She was treated at Brunswick Hospital with 14 stitches and remains a patient, while others in the car, including Seth Stewart and Mrs. Annie Johnson, suffered bruises and shakings. The incident occurred after a Pine Cone lodge meeting in Portland.
Ten tables of whist were played Friday evening at St Marys parish house on High street. Miss Anna norm and the Misses Annie and Lena Gaudet headed the arrangements. Prizes included a gold piece won by Mrs Bur ress, silk underwear for the women by Mrs Costain, chocolates for Mrs Blanchard, and powder for Miss Alice Comeau. Men prizes went to Charles Thing for a necktie, Oscar Leeman for handkerchiefs, and hose for James Mulligan.
Frederick E. Drake of Grace church Bath was named to the committee on the state of the church and elected an alternate delegate to the national convention in Washington. Mrs Floe Drake was re elected second vice president of the diocese Woman's Auxiliary and chosen as a delegate to the Washington national convention. Rev M Tubbs was re elected to the diocese standing committee as the Eastland hotel hosted a large Woman's Auxiliary gathering with Grace church participants in attendance.
The postponed Dress Finish meeting is rescheduled after Community Day. Members must bring sewing equipment and several pieces of unbleached cotton for the session.
Private Victor C. Hughes of Bath received a letter of commendation from Secretary of the Navy for conduct and performance of duty on December 30 during an expedition from Matagalpa in Nicaragua. The action occurred near Camino Real about 1500 yards south of Quilali against a larger enemy force. Hughes, 21, was born in Bath and joined the Marines in 1926, departing for Nicaragua in 1927.
St. Mary's Juniors defeated the Orphans' Home team 9-0 by forfeit at the Home grounds. The score stood 6-0 when the Home team forfeited as Joseph Belanger pitched and hit two homers in two trips. Belanger led St. Mary's with a shutout and strong batting while Robbie Lee pitched for the Home squad.
Puzzle page reads a mixed set of horizontal and vertical clues including 7 Rivers 13 Period pl 16 Ireland poetical 17 Drunkards 19 Insect plural 20 Employ 24 By 26 Dress trim 35 Mend 36 Enclosed vehicle 41 Relaxation 42 A bird 46 Property 49 Extreme top 60 Undermine 61 Knobs 63 Peruses 64 Affirm 65 Happiness 66 Transmits 67 Existed 68 Benches 69 Cut 1 Began again 2 Greek god of love 8 Tardy mule 5 Pierce 6 Clock face 16 Buoyed up 21 A color 22 Canine 24 Latin household gods 28 Ventures 29 Dozen 30 Logging tool 31 Small candle 33 Past poet 34 Pernicious people 36 Perceive 37 Insect egg 41 Wild utterings 43 Kind of coat 45 Scattered 47 Tag 49 Metal container 51 Analyze 54 Part 57 Dregs 60 Eroded 62 Complete outfit 64 Dread
A drainage overflow from the west end of North Street to the dock at Harvard Street forms a small river across fields, posing a drowning risk to children on Park Street. Residents urge action before a casualty occurs as National Prohibition Guards led by Mrs. Thomas McDonald organize weekly meetings and a youth ball team at John W. Cummings’ tennis court, saluting a flax flag before games.
Juvenile members join the W C T U convention with activities. Leonard Wetherbee of Malden Massachusetts, visiting Bath as a guest of his uncle, is mentioned among attendees. Charles E Robinson of upper Washington street returned Thursday. Wetherbee runs an automobile repair business.
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