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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1938
Page
2
A Thanksgiving Day proclamation urges gratitude for national blessings and perseverance through hardship. It lauds democratic freedoms, religious liberty, and equal rights while praising American progress, cites the Charlotte News fiftieth anniversary edition, and commends Charlotte’s growth and regional development.
This year National Book Week drew more notice in our city schools as authorities are praised for efforts to engage pupils with reading. Books are celebrated as one of Man's great friends and educators are commended for expanding interest in quality literature.
Maine food producers and housewives planned a Maine style feast for Walt Disney as a token of appreciation for his interest in the state. Officials declined state funds while admirers donated items. a 20 pound Maine gobbler and a spread of Maine potatoes squash turnips pumpkins cranberries pickles mince meat jelly cider and pies were prepared for Disney's chef.
Weeks Street School staged The Magic Key with Grade 6A and 6B pupils portraying many storybook roles led by Mrs. Severin and Mr Mason. Local 4 was set to sponsor a Morse High home basketball team with Morse graduates and eleven players, seeking gym use under alumni-like terms and planning a Camden trip representing the C I O union at New York Shipbuilding Co.
Commissioner Arthur R. Greenleaf proposes a civil service plan for sea and shore wardens to ensure job security retirement and pay gains. The plan includes strict exams extensive training and a formal standard of service to improve efficiency and support the fishing industry.
Central Grammar sixth graders presented Book Week featuring visitors from the eighth grade and Mrs Humphreys. Caroline Carpenter served as announcer as acts included Old Black Joe on Hawaiian guitar Leola Du Pont When I Grow Too Old To Dream harmonica Victor Grace Silver Haired Daddy of Mine Clyde Norton on Spanish guitar Long Ago Grace Savage basic Friends Scene I living room Scene II library with cast Jackson Hill Dorothy Thayer Thelma Sutherland Katrina Moffett Edwin Gediman Virginia Andre Clyde Norton Donald Hines Richard Marr Betty Robson Francis Callan James Bonney Robert Niles Victor Grace George Soule Joseph Garneau Penrod Entire Class sing Storybook Land
Arthur Harris of Eastport expects fresh rhubarb on his dinner table soon if the weather stays moderate for a short while. He cut down his backyard patch at Water and Shackford streets with a sickle and reports new leaves beginning within a week.
Cosmopolitan Garden Club shared a USDA notice requiring inspection and certification of evergreen wreaths and decorations before movement from regulated to non regulated zones or infested to lightly infested areas. Materials such as fir hemlock pine and spruce along with decorations like hay berry cones and elderberry must be inspected prior to wreath manufacture. Information can be obtained by writing the USDA Box 1761 Portland.
Morse High School selects committees for the Sophomore class dance scheduled December 2 in the school gym. The list covers general, advertising, decorating, and ticketing roles with named students and staff, followed by a publisher’s note about Bernard Estes and a mention of a Maine winter coal readiness.
Winter Street church Ladies Auxiliary held a successful treasure chest exhibit and studio supper featuring items from Harding Farm including Wedgewood dishes and a pewter mug from House of Kent. Sen Sumner Sewall and Mrs Sewall lent model airplanes and a dress. other exhibits included dolls a wax turkey wishbone doll marionette bedspreads and thousands of stamps.
Eighth annual Bath High School Alumni Association dance set for Thanksgiving night in Morse High gym. Proceeds aid graduating class. Doc Harmon’s 12 musician band to headline with entertainers. Reunion suppers planned. patronesses listed. decorating and ticket committees named. tickets available through Alumni committee and local businesses.
Morse high school's Commercial Club hosted a moving picture assembly featuring Along Main Street sponsored by Coca Cola Bottling Co. The program highlighted manners and business attitude, followed by The Human Touch on salesmanship. Ten students participated in a question bee. Refreshments served by Coca Cola staff. Fifty attendance included several faculty members.
The Sagadahoe County Grange Lecturers' Council met Thursday evening at West Bath with 19 attendees from Bodwell Dromore West Bath Progressive Topsham Merrymeeting and Woolwich. Mrs Eleanor Ripley presided as Pomona Lecturer and program work dominated the discussions. Refreshments were served by Mrs Beatrice Leavitt Mrs Marie Hamlett and Mrs Ethelyn Shea.
Emile K O Tardiff of Brunswick denied assault charges in municipal court after a Nov. 9 incident with Walter Morse of Phippsburg. Morse testified Tardiff struck him at his door in self defense. Tardiff was found guilty on assault and battery, fined court costs of 1658 or 15 days in Kennebec jail. he paid. A separate case, Irving Harrington Jr. of Phippsburg, for reckless driving, was granted a continuance to Nov. 28 to allow testimony from Harrington’s hospitalized brother, following a head on collision on Pitch Pine hill with George Beals.
Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner Arthur R. Greenleaf sent questionnaires to fishermen dealers and factory operators seeking ideas to improve fishing industry conditions. He urged faster replies and promised a public summary once all responses are gathered and reviewed.
Roger M. Luke was elected president of Grace church Men s club at the annual meeting in the parish house. W Percy Marks became vice president Walter M Hill secretary treasurer and Harry B Briggs Jr in charge of publicity Lieut William N Landers USN was speaker and shared Navy yard experience Refreshments were served Next meeting will be Thursday Dec 1 with committee Harold L Adams chairman Francis Holmes and Eugene McGrath handling details
Fire believed to have started near a store caused about 60 dollars in damage to a garage owned by Alfred R. Pratt at 98 Bedford Street on Thursday noon. Pratt and neighbors rolled a Buick sedan out as flames reached one end. Engine Four arrived on a still alarm and a booster tank extinguished the blaze. Damage confined to the interior near the stove.
The narrator describes harbor life at Gloucester and Marblehead during a race where Bluenose faces a broken steering pin. He details crowds, repairs, and the busy harbor, then sails toward Nahant and Graves Light, noting wrecks, salvaging work, and a seaplane pass, concluding with Minot's Light and a forthcoming continuation.
Col. Dummer Sewall Chapter members enjoyed a pleasant day as guests of Mrs. Archibald M. Main at 30 Garden street. Lunch was served at 12 30 by the activities committee chaired by Mrs. Herbert Calderwood. Morning sewing benefited the Opportunity Farm in Gloucester followed by card games after luncheon.
Mrs William Hill presided Friday at a Far and Near Missionary Society meeting held at 402 Middle Street. Attendees included Mrs Wilfred Chaney Mrs Jacob T Wheeler Mrs Ralph M Cornish and Mrs Millard among others.
Dr. William Hahn of Friendship owns more than 2500 oil lamps and maintains a fine stamp collection. He answers every call in town and nearby after the September hurricane, offering aid to the ill and needy without fail.
A successful silver tea sponsored by Central church League was held Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Bowen Torrey in Eamesholm. About 75 members and guests were served as rooms featured chrysanthemums donated by Kennebec Greenhouses. Hosts and servers included Mrs. David Wilson Mrs. Alexander MacDonald Miss Martha A. Foote and Mrs. William Small with assistance from several others. Freeport guest Mrs. Gardiner R. Deering attended from out of town.
Wise Owl Troop No 3, Girl Scouts met at the Y M C A Tuesday afternoon. A circle was formed and dues and attendance taken. The secretary's report was read. It was decided to meet at 3 30 for now on instead of 3 45. The meeting closed with a good night circle and taps at 5 30.
An all day Nightingale Club meeting at Mrs Harold Freeman east Brunswick outlined plans for the annual tea on January 25 at Hotel Sedgwick to benefit Memorial hospital. The day included viewing for the hospital.
A pasted crossword puzzle page features numbered across and down clues with partial solutions and a final note stating the answer to the previous puzzle as WIE BIE SLA 4 and a header referencing King Features Syndicate. The legible text lists clues on topics from Capitol capitals to gods of war and various abbreviations, with some readable fragments and misread letters.
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