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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1935
Page
2
A dollar saved on food feeds into a family budget by expanding discretionary spending. With a $1,500 annual income and $750 tied to food and clothing, a 10 percent cut saves $75 a year, boosting remaining funds to $225 for vacations, insurance, or education, illustrating the broader impact of cutting waste and overhead.
In a recent address L. J. Taber, master of the National Grange, outlined how cooperation benefits farmers. It gives them voice in affairs, improves bargaining and access to credit, and helps secure suitable services in merchandising and distribution. The Will Rogers Memorial fund seeks many small contributions through local banks, Independent offices, and stores, urging citizens to donate pennies to honor a beloved American figure.
The governor urged a public schools safety education course and better road marking. He said reducing highway accidents in Maine could set an example for other states. Also, nearly $20,000 in Christmas Club funds will circulate this week, boosting local prosperity. About seventy five Maine engineers will meet at Bath Iron Works for the Maine Engineers Association annual meeting. Freeport’s public meeting notes a housing shortage as half of industrial workers cannot live in town.
Col Henry W Owen traced Bath church history from Robert Gutch the first minister who bought Bath lands to present. He described the Old South church fire riot and militia call out, the two congregational churches and their split, and noted both now face the same direction. Lunch followed. committee John Freeman and Daniel Williams.
Solar Lodge Masons prepare for Past Masters Night on Monday November 25 with grand master of Maine presenting 50 year service jewels. Banquet at 6:30, meeting to follow, honoring Bath citizen W Scott Shorey and listing officers and past masters filling lodge chairs.
Seventeen realty transfers recorded since November 1 across Bath Bowdoham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and West Bath list buyers and sellers including Albert E. Craven to Wilbur C. Oliver Grace L. Morse to Edward F. Miller and others with multiple parcels and trustees noted.
Seven year old Marcel Breton of 194 Blake Street Lewiston was wounded when his younger brother fired a .25 calibre automatic misidentified as a cap pistol. The bullet entered the cheek pierced the neck and exited at the shoulder near the right eye was narrowly missed. Dr O Connell treated the boy.
Thomas M. Woodbridge, 30, of Westport, driver of the car that killed Paul Sylvester, 14, near Wiscasset on Oct 23, was indicted by the Lincoln county grand jury for manslaughter. The crash occurred as the Sylvester family paused for a flat tire opposite Carleton Manor. Paul was crushed while jacking the car. State patrolman Harry L. Thompson investigated, reporting the Sylvester car was moved about 40 feet by the impact.
The Lowell temple annual inspection was held in Pythian hall with 25 Mizpah temple members attending plus guests from West Minot and Lewiston. District deputy grand chief Miss Marie Simpson of Boothbay Harbor led the work alongside Mizpah degree team and Lowell officers. Four grand officers attended the inspection, and a banquet for 65 followed, organized by Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Dunning.
Wilbur F. Higgins and Helen J. French of Bath were married in Portsmouth New Hampshire on July 21 this year. Higgins, son of Arthur G. Higgins of Harvard street, once worked with the Cemetery and Park Board and now runs a trucking business. French, daughter of J. C. French and Mrs. French of Kingfield, trained as a nurse at Bath Memorial hospital and supervised the operating room for 18 months. The couple reside with Higgins' parents on Harvard street.
Miss Mary A Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur G Higgins of this city wed M Banes Stanley son of Mr and Mrs William S Stanley of Monhegan on Saturday evening November 9 at Seal Harbor Rev Melvin Harter officiated the double ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Arthur D Walls of Northeast Harbor sister of the groom The couple will reside at Monhegan after a short wedding trip
Dr. Paul R. Baird of Waterville believes many dog lovers exist in the area. A nine months old German Shepherd found a new home in Belgrade after a local appeal. The Bairds spent the day answering 79 calls and 23 visits, totaling 102 requests from admirers. Calls came from as far as eighty miles away.
Bangor's 1935 Days opened with an Opera House style show and beauty contest. Miss June Hatfield of Derby was chosen Miss Bangor by audience acclaim, earning a handsome loving cup from ten contestants representing nearby cities and towns.
Captain Reginald Leonard 86 native of Woolwich died at Sailors Snug Harbor New York after a short illness. He began seafaring as a boy of 14 with Capt. John K Kelley and commanded vessels including the Charles E Moody and Florence. He retired after a facial shock and later commanded a yacht for a wealthy New York family. He lived at Sailors Snug Harbor and visited his sister Mrs Ellen R Warren at Day's Ferry. He is survived by several cousins and was buried at Sailors Snug Harbor following funeral services.
Bath Country Club will hire Jimmie Jones as golf professional for the season from April 15 to October 15. Jones, Maine’s well known pro, will manage grounds, course, tennis, pro shop, locker room and showers with his own staff. He previously led Piscataquis Valley and Northport clubs and grew up in Bath. He departs next week for the Panama Canal Zone where he works at Gatun Locks Golf Club during the winter.
Murray L. Shepard a 13 year old Gardiner pupil and Gardiner Boy Scout defeated his father Lieut. Leon P. Shepard state police lieutenant to win 335 points at a turkey shoot at Clark's Camps. Mrs. Shepard, home from Gardiner General Hospital, planned a celebratory turkey dinner.
Col Henry J W Owen, commander of Roland Smith post A L, recalls warming by a fire from a tree he helped plant about 40 years ago. The elm, planted secretly by boys at Central grammar yard and later removed for decay, sparked a vivid memory at a post meeting. Republicans in Rockland endorsed Laforest A Thurston for mayor on the first ballot, 136 to 88 for Dondis and 35 for Stevens, while Democrats renominated Thurston for a second term.
Wednesday night meeting at Mrs. Hatch noted a loss to Bowdoin College as Dr Edward Wass. Merton Sprague gave an expert talk on Old Violins and Makers and shared Kreisler impressions from Portland. Program included multiple violin solos, duets, quartette and chorus pieces by Verdi Lehmann Saint Saens Bach and Leoncavallo.
The People's Baptist church held its annual meeting on a Friday evening in the church parlor. Rev. George B. Wolstenholme served as moderator. Mrs. Sarah Aderton and Mrs. Lydia Feero were elected permanent deaconesses alongside existing deaconesses Helen Leonard Viola Seavey Bernice Cressey and Jessie Chetwynd. Deacons include Milan Leonard and Clarence Seavey. John Leonard was elected superintendent of the Sunday school with staff selection rights. Officers reelected: Helen Leonard clerk Milan Leonard treasurer Nina B. McRae collector. Board trustees remain Everett Leonard Milan Leonard Nina B. McRae Clarence Seavey and Margaret Sutherland. Chester Aderton elected janitor for five years.
At a well attended Bath Lodge of Elks meeting five new members were admitted. They are Charles W. Talbot Albert Thayer Thomas F. Malin Robert Callan and Joseph Couture. Plans for a second annual bowling league begin Nov 25. Ward N Hartnett exalted ruler officiated. A chicken slipper meal was served in the Dutch room.
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Bath friends of Rev. Francis W. O'Brien celebrate the 20th anniversary of his pastorate at Greenwood Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Installed November 12, 1916, he previously led Union Square Baptist in Somerville, Massachusetts, and declined a Pittsburgh call in 1920 to continue his Brooklyn work. Under his leadership the church paid off a $52,000 mortgage in 1934 and built an endowment. He expanded property, supported missions, and served as moderator of the Long Island Baptist Association.
At a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Chester A. Plant residence plans were completed for a sale of aprons fancy articles and cooked food by the Philathea Class of Corliss Street church. Attendees included Miss Natalie McNeil Miss Velma Cornish Miss Eula Fielding Miss Ada French Miss Doris Hutchins Mrs Stephen Bracey Mrs une Cornish Mrs Harry Donnell Lula Herbert Mrs Earl Morang and others. The next meeting will be at Mrs Arthur Berry 20 Robbing street in December.
Fred P. Wilson of 805 Washington Street, a motorman for the A K railroad, is the latest Bath gunner to bag a deer. Friday morning he brought down a 100 pound spike horn at Georgetown near Arrowsic, showing his skill when time permits.
Captain Walter L. Elliott of 18 Valley Road describes a Bristol gunning camp doe harvest on Monday morning. Viewers call it one of the largest Lincoln county bucks this fall, according to Bathman's observers.
The U S apple crop is estimated at 95 756 000 bushels, down from 96 903 000 last year and 97 895 000 the five year average. Eastern states report freeze damage and scab losses, while Pacific Northwest and New England face cold, infection, and late October losses. Overall harvest shows improved size and quality in well cared for orchards, with strong McIntosh and Wealthy crops, and box apple output near last year. Grapes up 20 percent from 1934, orange production dipping in California and Florida, and pears 10 percent below 1934.
Boys often hide worries beneath a jovial exterior. Mentors and adults can help, and the Y M C A offers friendly counsel. Youths with troubling or mental distress are urged to seek guidance from a minister, trusted adult, or visit the Y M C A office for supportive help.
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