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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
2
Maine readers are urged to back harsher measures against drunken driving as deaths from alcohol related accidents surge. Francis J. McCabe notes 22 alcohol related deaths this year versus 11 last year, arguing licenses should be revoked permanently for offenders and fines or jail are insufficient.
President Roosevelt signed the neutrality bill ending weeks of debate and sending the measure to the law. The cash and carry policy allows foreign buyers to purchase US goods, aiding Britain and France while limiting American shipments to belligerent ports. Analysts foresee a potential wartime boom and mixed economic effects.
Bath residents hear of YMCA gym renovation and a planned swimming pool. A portion of the needed funds has been raised, but substantial additional contributions are required to reach the goal for a safe pool to benefit local people.
The article proposes creating a memorial for those who rescue children from dangerous swimming areas and notes a possible bequest by a Bath benefactor. It mentions the Goddard playground, funded by federal money, now a potential ice skating site if floods occur, and suggests planting tulip bulbs in November to enjoy spring flowers after winter.
Mrs. David Graham of the New York Theatre Guild performed a two hour reading of Robert Sherwood's Abe Lincoln In Illinois to a full Cosmopolitan Club audience. She described the Guild and the Playwrights Producing Co. and noted Sidney Howard's death.
At Friday's all day session Rev. Joseph O Purdue spoke about men who suffered for their faith in Motokebero Osaka Japan Schuschnigg Austria Gerhard Siger and Martin Niemeller Germany He read letters from German Christians in prisons and camps The group planned a Christmas sale for December 6 and heard a luncheon report with committee members named for next week's meeting hosted by several listed ladies.
A Bermuda tribute recalls Mrs Cecil H Tucker born Sara Duncan of Bath. Married in 1910, she hosted a musical and artistic circle and offered practical help and wise counsel. Rev Eustace M Strong praised her as a great personality and many Bermuda families mourn her death.
Boothbay Harbor author Richard Hallet known as Dick Hallet autographing new volume in Boston. Michael Beam is a frontier novel set before the Black Hawk war with Charlessie Carteret and Red Bloom amid Ohio frontier life and State rights defense. Readers compare it to Northwest Passage while noting its distinct approach and romantic threads.
The Bath branch held its annual exhibition and tea Thursday from 3 to 6 at President Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2d’s Washington street home. Over 125 guests viewed about 1,000 knitted and sewn items including baby blankets robes gowns caps sweaters and diapers for Bath charities via the Red Cross Memorial Hospital and Well Baby clinic. Tea was poured by Mrs. John McInnes Miss Mary F. Gibbons Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs and Miss Carolyn M. Moses.
Club Garret votes to hold a party Nov 24 with Isabel King Phyllis Harrington Margaret Mackinnon on entertainment committee and Edith Small Ethelyn Mather Mary Phillips M Adele Hutchins on refreshments. Edwards of December party set for Dec 21 with Louise Trainor Rita Cummings and Duncan Bragg in charge. Christmas format planned for Christmas night with Jane Stevens Adele Hutchins and Jeannette Shackford arranging.
Nequasset Farm Bureau held a daylong meeting at Mrs. Garrett J. Galvin’s home with 13 members present. The group, led by Mrs Henry T. Dubar and Mrs John C. Gilmore, planned the annual officer elections and heard a nominating committee report.
Robinhood Brownie Scouts held a Halloween party with twenty one attending in costume. Refreshments were served as prizes were awarded to Rita Sullivan Hazel Shellenbarger Grace Thayer Ruth Clark and Norma Leeman. Mrs Jacob Smith and Miss Alma S Kirkpatrick led the event. Ralph W Bragg entertained friends at his Moose Pond camp over the weekend.
The Winters Street Men’s Club elected Rupert M. Ervine president, Justus H. All vice president, and Charles F. secretary with Edgar D. Leavitt reelected. Capt Ralph Pollard US A Ret Waldoboro spoke on the war, arguing Hitler is to blame and predicting British and French odds favor victory. he warned the U S would join only after a prolonged war. A pot roast dinner followed.
Miss Mary Carolyn Hector daughter of Mrs. Fred Hector of Fargo N and granddaughter of Mrs. William D Sewall of Washington Street will wed Robert Smith of Fargo November 16 at 8 p m at the bride’s mother's home. Mayor Arthur Sewall to give away the bride. Smith connected with WDAY Fargo.
Additional gifts to the Memorial hospital were listed during Donation week including items from Roy W. Putney Mrs. Mark W. Sewall Mr. and Mrs. Donald N. Small Dr. and Mrs. E Motley Puller Sr Rev and Mrs Charlies M Tubbs Miss Alice May Sheets and Bt Marys Guild of Grace church Senter's Inc contributed by delivering donations and aiding in many ways.
Local relatives of Mrs Sarah Tucker widow of Cecil Tucker who died in Hamilton Bermuda include Mrs Ralph W Bragg Donald Deareas Dr Ralph Warren and others such as Arthur B Duncan Mrs Arthur Baum Portsmouth NH Mrs Georgie Seavey Medford Mass Miss Mabel Duncan Miss Annie Trufant Bath formerly of Westle and Mrs Laura Appleton New York.
Report describes Preeport police chief forming an unusual contract after a motorist nearly hit a naked horse wandering the road at Kendall's Corner. Foggy night, no rider, no harness, and unclear ownership framed the incident as a local oddity in the night.
The Central church men’s club met with a short business session led by Vice President Fred H. Lord. Guest speaker J. Frank Hunt, secretary treasurer of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, outlined the rise of federal home loan institutions, their security under federal exam and FDIC protection, and their role in enabling home ownership locally. Henry C. Wright will lead the November 16 program.
Ramona Council No. 27 held Past Pocahontas night in Red Men's hall. Mrs Pearl Barter filled Pocahontas chief duties and Mrs Annie Wilson served as Past Po ham while Mrs Viola Melzard led the kitchen committee. Heanor MacDonald and Mrs bata Seetant led the dimming room.
A mahogany Martha Washington chair once owned by Governor William King of Bath is sent to Montpelier Thomaston for the General Knox Memorial. Maynard S. Bird, formerly of Rockland and now in Fairfield Connecticut, donated the chair to the furnishings committee.
Bath Iron Works Corp. begins a plan to employ a full time watchman to protect about 150 employee cars parked in a Maine Central lot leased by the firm. Car owners will pay 26 cents weekly for protection with a man on duty day and night. The shipbuilder holds a long term lease from the railroad to provide this parking space.
Grace Episcopal church St Mary's Altar Guild re elected officers at the annual meeting held Wednesday. Mrs Arthur Gewall continues as directoress Mrs Harold W Delong as sub directoress Mrs Charles Bartlett secretary Miss Anna M Trott treasurer and Mrs Frederick Drake remains in charge of altar flowers. Annual business was transacted.
Crossword clues list affirmative new brown earth pigmen of wild swine suggest a puzzle entry.
Miss Alice N. Magoun hosted Camarades Musiceaux for a gathering at 1009 Middle Chorus. The program featured solos and piano duets by Allan H. Ramsay, Mrs. Sturtevant, Mrs. Albee, and others with works by Mozart Chopin Gounod Donizetti Haydn Don Pasquale and Bellini in a social music evening.
The High School Alumni Association plans its annual Thanksgiving dance for Thursday night November 30 at Morse High. President George Barker was authorized to hire a first class orchestra. Patronesses include Mrs Barker and eight other named supporters.
Woolwich resident Haley spotted a large buck in his orchard near Bath Iron Works Corp. while on a milk run before 7 a.m. Friday. He chased or observed the animal briefly as it moved away toward the camp, with no injuries or property damage reported.
Nation sees a 22 percent rise in turkey production from last year and a 15 percent gain over 1936, the largest prewar output. Average bird weights this year also exceed 1938 levels.
Mrs Mark W Sewall and Mrs Edward Sewall died Friday in Boston after passing away. Their families are preparing funeral arrangements and tributes are expected in the coming days.
Harold Eaton and a 25 year old Bath resident are held on probable cause after a Gulf Filling Station break in Sagadahoc. Eaton bound over in 1000 sureties to January term. third man sought as ranger plans to capture him. George Emero, owner, offers partial reward. police, city officials pursue suspects. Edmund Robinson and Leta Robinson, both 23 and 22, jailed 90 days each in Kennebec after pleading guilty to warrants for unlawful residence and related charges at The Texas Co. shipyard.
Henry Strater, famed Maine coast artist known for tuna fishing enthusiasm, opens an exhibit at Bowdoin drawing favorable criticism. He is a friend of Senator Sumner Sewall and joined Governor Barrows last summer to catch a giant tuna at Bailey's Island during a contest.
Mrs Karcher S Jackson is visiting her brother Emery Chase and his family in Augusta.
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