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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
2
An editorial urges readers to give thanks for blessings in individuals and the nation. It notes peace abroad, efforts to aid recovery and reduce armament, and generous local aid to the unemployed. The piece cites city prosperity and a brighter outlook after a troubled year guided by divine guidance.
The Maine Publicity Bureau reports a out of state motorist urging better roadside marking of beauty spots along the Maine coast. He notes visitors often miss stunning scenes off the main road and compares Maine with sister states that mark many coast spots to boost tourist interest.
Thetis, the first of seven patrol craft built at Bath Iron Works, completed a trial trip on Thursday achieving 16.7 knots. The speed and handling prospects suggest ram runners will be hard pressed to escape this vessel when pursued.
Heavy cables attached to posts along dangerous highway points aim to prevent vehicles from going off the road into banks or water. The cables also provide greater freedom for snow disposal after storms, a benefit noted by highway engineers when first adopted.
A Maine boys camp spent $13,500 on food supplies last summer. Camps for boys and girls contribute to state prosperity as operators buy food and goods, and visiting youth spend money in nearby cities, aiding merchants and local economies.
A Brunswick born author Robert Tristram Coffin, former Bowdoin student and Wells College faculty member, writes A Portrait of a Gentleman set during the Civil War with many scenes in Brunswick called The Landing. The work, illustrated with his father’s cartoons, has drawn favorable reviews from MacMillan & Co.
Jeanne Heartz an 11 year old saved her family when their Dodge sedan plunged from the Wiscasset Edgecomb bridge into the Sheepsed river near Bangor. She lowered the car window and helped her parents crawl out before townspeople retrieved them and took them to Webber's Tavern for care. The car was later salvaged as bridge work continues on the new structure with temporary lane restrictions.
The 300 foot twin screw tanker J Oswald Boyd discharged about 1,000,000 gallons of fuel and kerosene range oil at the How ard terminal in Woolwich after arriving from the river. Captain Liewelyn Oliver piloted the ship, which pumped oil through a six inch pipe into two hillside tanks and rail tank cars in approximately fourteen hours.
A bouquet of white chrysanthemums was picked Monday by Mrs. Ernest Williams at Campbell's Pond in West Bath. The flowers were unusually lush after three days of bloom and reflect an extended late-season flowering aided by milder weather.
The Montgomery and St. Bernard R A C officers shift the Masonic temple dance to Thanksgiving night to avoid conflicting with the Colonial club event on Wednesday. Tickets available at Free man’s Barbershop or from committee members Charles Nelson Edwin Lowell John Wilson J Maurice Harold P Small. Frank J Walker of Boston and his sister Mrs John Reed of Woolwich visited Bath and Maine hunting earlier.
An all day Genesta Sewing Circle session was held at the Masonic temple with a dinner served by Eva Helah, Lillian Hall, and Alice Shackford. The president named committees for the annual Temple fair on December 2 covering Fancy work, Aprons, Candy, Greens, Dining room, Supper, Entertainment, and Quilt tasks.
Lieut. F. T. Kenner of Washington D C spoke before the Grace Church Men's club on the Coast Guard role in suppressing liquor smuggling. The Thetis commander, based at Bath Iron Works, explained duties and rules to about 40 attendees, then the group enjoyed sandwiches cake and coffee under careful supervision.
Richard McElman sparked a crutch trend at Morse High after injuries in the Morse Brunswick game. Russell Colby Jr then used crutches for a sprained ankle. Joseph Cyr, after a self inflicted foot wound, switched to a cane and later crutches. Harvey Groves joined the parade with a strained left foot during basketball practice.
R M Millett of Portland and Lee Denham visited City Hall Thursday regarding a new bookkeeping machine. Denham touted its tax bill computations and reduced operations from four movements to one. Millett praised the device in his firm's city report, though officials have no immediate purchase plans.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Frigate Constitution post VFW met in the G A R hall on Middle Street for the first time since November 4. Mrs Harriet P Otis presided in the absence of President Mrs Emma E Crosby. A uniforms discussion led to Edyth W Moody and Nora Morse being named to study uniform options. The next meeting is set for Thursday December 4 in the G A R hall.
The West Bath Grange Fair continued with the "School Days" program led by the intendent. Keano managed intermission with Mrs Chesley Ernst Snow and Herbert Simpson in attendance. An orchestra featuring Mrs Edward Haggett Harold Safford Bas Vincent Henderson played. dancing followed until after midnight. Ex governor Percival Baxter of Portland stayed overnight with his brother Rupert Baxter on Washington Street.
Bath Rotary Club hosted a well attended ladies night at the Masonic hall with 25 guests and many Rotarians. Prominent organizers Ralph G. Stetson Marius Page and Edward Sewall received compliments while Brim Jewett led music and emceed. Entertainment featured tap and acrobatic dancing by Miss Pearl Oliver and Miss Hilda Scott, plus a humorous talk by Richard Matthews Hallet and a Health Camp talk by Prof. Walter Buzzell.
The Hi Y club uses the YMCA gym for its first dancing party to raise funds for club pins bearing the emblem. Music by The Arcadians led by Reginald Stacy. Committees appointed to handle arrangements. The event supports high Christian character in school and home.
Crowds filled the Nazarene church in Sebasco for daily revival meetings this week. Pastor Rev Alfred J Back added extra seats as evangelist Rev F W Miller of East Palestine Ohio shared his life story From the Oklahoma Ranch to the Pulpit each night at 7 30 with services continuing throughout the week.
In Bath, at 492 Washington Street, Mr and Mrs Fred P Wilson report their pansies thriving despite dull weather. Blues purples and yellows of large size bloom in season, attributed to well mulched soil. frost has not reached them yet.
Freeman C. Bowker aged 82 remains in excellent health and strong, walking from Meadowbrook to the Winnegance trolley line four and a half miles. He covers the distance with a pace that would shame many younger people in today’s automobile age.
Mrs. Bertha S. Abbott of South Par is installed the officers of the Auxiliary to Roland Smith post No 21 in a Wednesday ceremony at Legion headquarters. New officers include Mrs. Walter M. Hill president and Mrs. Carl Anderson first vice president with a slate of six other posts. Committees named for hospital, activities, membership, and child welfare were announced plus a special committee for Thanksgiving relief.
Charles J. Marr 74 a Boothbay Harbor merchant and former deputy collector of customs died Friday at St Barnabas hospital after a long illness. Native of Southport he helped develop the Beechbay Harbor region since 1880 and ran a clothing store from 1884 with his son later taking over. He was a Congregational church member and son Leslie Marr and two other children survive along with a brother and sister.
Donald 3B Wilson son of Rev and Mrs David L Wilson of 898 Middle Street is among Maine University Forestry seniors chosen for eight weeks of winter camp duties in Indian Township Washington County starting November 23. Professor Briscoe heads the camp with R I Ashman supervising. M Austin Wilkins assists. Students run survey lines timber cruising estimating and observe logging operations for pulp and lumber. Another student from the area Edward D Abbott of Freeport also attends.
Five deer and a bear skin drew attention on Front street as the party of New York businessmen returned from a two week gunning trip near Plaster Rock New Brunswick to Queens Village Long Island. The group included Dr William C Brons John Cote Otto Geiges Louis Hess Fred Haubitzer and Ernest Rucher. Hess knew Rupert H Baxter for two decades and joined the group at lunch.
Daughter Phelora of Belmont Massachusetts motored to Bath Saturday and spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Litchfield on Bath street. Mr. Cook once supervised the Times job printing office for about twenty years and is now connected with the Boston Globe.
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The Dike P T A held a well attended card party at the old summer street schoolhouse on Friday night with full tables for bridge and whist. Winners included Almon R. Perry and Raymond Golder for men and Mrs Weston L Bonney and Mrs Clifford Wilband for women, plus a whist set of prize winners. The event featured dancing in the adjoining room and praise for the organizing committee led by Mrs Elmer Avery for social and welfare efforts.
Morse High School Band and orchestra present a two part minstrel show in the auditorium. The event is set for Wednesday December 16, closing day before holiday vacation. John Grindell directs with Carrie Shaw assisting. features include a Glee club dancing chorus and solos by Jane Donnell Kathaleen Leonard and Hibbert Norton. Interlocutor Paul Hayes and end men Herbert Henderson James Temple Archie Main Robert Hatch. Harold Cutting and Herbie Douglas contribute.
The Coast Guard unit with a destroyer flagship advances at the Iron Works plant where the keel will be laid on the ways once used by the Corsair and Caroline. Mrs Belle Wiley spent the weekend with relatives in Boothbay.
Miss Barbara Burr of Augusta appeared before the Current Events department of the Cosmopolitan club to demonstrate electrical household appliances and explain care when not in use. She spoke clearly and concisely, noting cleanliness and labor saving benefits. Mrs. Lillian I. Frost presided, with Miss Emma Walker as secretary.
The Woolwich Union for Christian Service met at Herbert Munsey’s home in Day's Ferry Thursday evening. John H. Carter presided in Rev. J. Benjamin Shaw's absence due to illness in Boston. Regular business was transacted and plans discussed for an upcoming entertainment and supper. A social period followed with refreshments.
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