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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1938
Page
8
A long column of Bath events from October 26 to November 1 1898 includes births marriages and deaths local arrests and accidents. Notable items feature the Denham birth in Court Street the Wyandotte report to Washington naval depot and Bath Iron Works mentions. The piece also notes sports plans school openings and community social events with multiple residents named.
A brief notice reports an event at a residence yesterday afternoon on October 28 1898. Details are sparse in the readable segment.
Mrs Lula P Herbert spent the weekend with her brother Roland Payne and family in South Hamilton Massachusetts. She toured many places of interest along the North Shore.
Bath workers reported limited property damage after Halloween night with a few broken glass panes and a pushed fence section on 942 Washington Street. Bands of celebrators marked windows and cars with tallow, candles lit storefronts including Bath Trust Co. A pellet from an air rifle shattered a window at 68 Western Avenue while several other panes were broken. Police tracked youths, parents agreed to cover damages, and 11 special officers plus patrol cars assisted.
On opening day, Sagadahoc County hunters reported several deer. Robert A. Gallagher of Bath bagged a 155-pound doe with Earle P. Morse at Georgetown. Miss Mildred E. Cribby of Arrowsic shot a 125-pound doe, the first she has ever killed. Joseph F. Lawrence of Arrowsic also took a 125-pound doe. all three were checked at Joseph Begin's station in Woolwich.
About 290 students enrolled Monday evening for the 1938 39 session at Bailey Evening School of Industries. Mrs Martha Grant will form a second class Wednesday night to accommodate Red Cross First Aid hopefuls unable to attend Monday sessions.
The Men’s Club hosted a Ladies Night with a talk by Mr. Wiles on remote peoples and a homeward voyage story. He showcased North American items to the audience who asked many questions. The next meeting is scheduled for November 10 with supper and entertainment committees named.
James C Sencabaugh and Margaret A Sencabaugh mortgage conveyed in 1919 to Robeus A Douglass bonds with Richmond properties in Sagadahoc County Maine. Conditions broken I claim foreclosure of the mortgage dated Bowdoinham Maine November 1 1938.
Smithsonian bulletin by Arthur Cleveland Bent details owl behavior including courtship nest building and feeding. It notes wide sight ranges daylight vision in barred owls, aggressive defense near nests, and the birds’ mostly beneficial role to humans through mice and rabbit predation.
Dr Snipe paid tribute to Mrs Farida Drummond Temple who died this year and left money to the church. Miss J Gertrude Silsby was re elected parish treasurer with a deficit noted Oct 1 partly cleared. John Taylor re elected parish clerk and Ernest Freeman re elected to five year prudential term. Allan Spear named trustee for three years replacing Albert F Austin now in Portland. Ruth Skillings reelected music committee three years. Charles Camack usher chairman seeks assistant. Executives reported on year’s work. Cummings and McClure on business trip to Thomasville Ga.
The North End Community Club Rifemen defeated Greene 867 to 101, ending Greene’s perfect start. Herby Dennison led Bath with 181 points including a 100 from prone. Bath moves into a four way tie for first with Greene 103rd Infantry and Cercle Canadiens.
In a Y M C A financial drive a nameless donor gave a dollar though not on the solicitation list, lifting worker spirits. Contributors listed include Elton L. Pinkham Ernest R. Avery Charles C. Low Alex A. Burden and many others among teachers, residents, and local merchants.
An exhibit notes that oysters are not poisonous from May to August and that season starts in September. It cites the New England Museum of Natural History and explains spawning periods, temperature needs, and the impact of management on a $1.5 million New England fishery.
The Bath observance honored volunteers and units contributing to the program. Hector Staples of Rockland, past Maine American Legion commander, appeared on stage. Young Brunswick soloist David Morin sang Anchors Aweigh with a guitar, and an encore of Over There followed. Several Legion figures and local officials joined in the proceedings while a Bath resident, Josephine Moore, returned from Boston after medical treatment. Iceland is an independent country united to Denmark only by a common king.
The Maine Department of Agriculture announces a new low cost pasteurization process to preserve true apple flavor in juice all year. Commissioner Washburn says the method expands Maine apple usage and unlocks a healthful beverage for every family.
Nat Bor of Fall River, Massachusetts stopped Castillo in Providence Rhode Island in the eighth round of a scheduled ten round welterweight bout by technical knockout after an old cut over Castillo's left eye reopened. Castillo led early but the wound caused the stoppage. no stitches were needed. This was their second recent meeting, with Bor previously defeating Castillo in Portland.
Mrs Alfred Carpenter hosted the South End Contract club on High street Thursday. First prize went to Mrs Horace P Morse, second to Mrs John Hunt, and consolation to Mrs Vivian Brown. Today’s meeting opens the Fall and Winter monthly luncheon series hosted by the past four weeks’ hostesses.
The ladies aid met and voted to hold a rummage sale in the vestry on the afternoon of November 8. The committee includes Mrs. Lora Eaton as general chairman and members Mrs. Elsie Crosby Mrs. Florence Martin Mrs. Ora Daughin Mrs. Nella Stover Mrs. Laura Harrington Mrs. Helen Hall Mrs. Harriet Wright and Miss Evelyn Sotheard.
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