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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
5
Richmond townsfolk and visitors are profiled in a sweeping round of engagements. Resident Robert Wyman visits Pleasant View Farm while many neighbors host relatives from North New Portland and Bath. Announcements include Beulah Rebekah lodge officers installation plans and a string of birthdays anniversaries and weddings with details of travel, school events, and local visits.
The 1500-ton U S S Lamson built by Bath Iron Works begins its first standardization trial on the official mile course off Rockland after a calm morning at the Kennebec mouth. The naval trial board led by Rear Admiral J D Wainwright reviews the ship with a panel including Capt H S Howard Capt J S Evans Commander H B Berry and other U S N officers and bureau representatives from Washington D C.
Bath sent a large delegation to the World Series openers in New York. Edward J. McMann, a noted sports official, left Baltimore to watch the first two games at the Polo Grounds. Henry M Biggins Edward Biggins John M Conley Sr James C Mulligan and Neil F Wilson joined the group. Mr and Mrs Dominique J Tardif plan to attend Friday Saturday and Sunday games at Yankee Stadium.
Three of eight respondents faced court action with one ordered to pay costs of court taxed at 4.95 dollars, another given six months probation with a 30 day jail term and costs of 7.90 dollars if probation is violated, a third also given six months probation with a jail sentence if violated.
Mr and Mrs E J Oliver of Georgetown hosted calls at Cox Head and Georgetown Center while many Bath area residents spent weekends at cottages Bay Point and Point Kennebec. Attendees included Mrs Carrie Oliver, Mrs Emma Billings ill in bed, Mrs Alfred Rowe and son Clayton, and Rev Miss Helen Sims guest speaking at First Baptist Bath. Several families visited Portland, Auburn, and Brunswick, with trips to Moosehead Lake and Odordination Council in Presport.
The Girl Scout Council held its first meeting after summer recess with Mrs. Wilmer I Voorhees presiding. Six members attended including Mrs. Trott and Mrs. Fitzgerald who resigned to move from Bath. Trott fills the unexpired term. Pine Cone troop gains new captain in Mrs Easton with Lt LeRoy Honsinger. National Scout Week in late October includes a training course by Edith Cabot. Dinner hosted by Sumner Sewall. Silver tea and exhibit set for Thursday Oct 15, with tickets from council members.
The article notes that three Presidents occupied the White House without families and that only two of those were unmarried, highlighting a rare living arrangement in presidential history.
The organization splits talent to balance teams for the season. Last year’s champions are redistributed. Rostered players include Donald Jewett Paul Stinson Dick Hersom John McCole Dave Black Milton Trott Horace Morse Don Ring John Hayes Alec Burden Arthur Pratt Dad Leavitt Eddie Ramsay Frank Turner Allie Jewett Don Small Reddington Reed Dan Williams Dr Winchen bach Joe McLaughlin Howard Mayo Dr Gregware Elwood Toothaker Eddie Powers Harold Brown.
Boston September 30 The First Corps Area U S Army will enroll about 7350 youths and veterans for the New England CCC starting October 1 to reach a 350900 strength. Major General Fox Conner says 665 replacements depart October 3 for ten New England companies in Oregon and Washington.
A special Wesley M E church Sunday school board meeting was held after choir rehearsal to decide on Sunday school hours and to finish the prior meeting's business. John Besaw was elected with Mrs Wilfred C Trott as assistant. resignations of teachers were accepted. Ernest Heywood presided.
A crowd of local residents and visitors spent a weekend at cottages and in Bath. Arthur Hunt, Marie Peters, Hel en Sims, T N Williams, Clifford Beesaw, Harold and Norman Beesaw, Madge O’Brien, Emma Blen and daughters, J P Davis, Horace McClure, Vernal Chaney, Otis Baker, Horace Wade, Charles Bigelow, Alfred Rowe, Ada MacGillivary, Reed and Stevens, C B Ruggs, Gene and Cecil Stevens, Florence Stevens, Edgar Warren, Eugene Rowe, Bath and Malden Island repairs were noted, plus numerous day trips to the Five Islands and Belgrade.
The first annual meeting of World War Veterans of The American Merchant Marine will be held at Hotel Manser in Boston at eight o'clock on October 5. The newly formed organization seeks to honor merchant mariners who served in World War I and to promote veteran welfare and recognition.
Walter W. Smith 69 longtime Torrey Roller Bushing Works foreman and C&P board member died suddenly at home after months of illness. He served on Bath City Council and later the Board of Aldermen, then chose the Cemetery and Park Board. Survived by wife Edith Larrabee, son Harmon W. Smith, two grandchildren Patricia Ann and Dennis McKay Smith, and sister Mrs. Etta True. Born Pittston, resident Bath 61 years, memorial bronze seal at Davenport Memorial City Hall honors his craft.
Lottie L Proctor 65 wife of Fred G Proctor died Wednesday morning at Memorial hospital after a sudden illness at home Burial is set for Friday at 2 PM at the family residence 1030 High Street She was born in Bath daughter of Edward B Curtis and Emma F Williams and lived here all her life She was a member of Lowell Temple She leaves two daughters Mrs George Brown Bath and Mrs Thomas Shelley Dover NH a granddaughter Frances Spicer of Dover and a brother Lewis H Curtis of Los Angeles Cal and an uncle Charles E F Curtis of Bath.
Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at two at 62 South Street with Rev. Ernest Heywood officiating. Bearers were Simon Moore Clarence Seavey Karcher S Jackson and Willard McLean. Burial in Oak Grove. Bangor Boat and Saddle Club returned from the Che sancook village trail trip, touted as the most interesting voyage yet.
Edward H. Cook aged 75 a long time Bath Fire Department engineer died at home 62 South Street after a year of illness Born in Bath August 14 1861 son of Charles and Charlotte Cook lifelong Bath resident retired from the department four years ago He belonged to the Eagles Knights of Pythias Bath Veteran Fireman's Association Wesley M E church Surviving wife Lydia Day a daughter Mrs Walter Day four grandchildren all of Bath and Thompson Conn and a Bath niece Mrs Stephen Marshall
Mrs Annie M McMahan 67 widow of Charles A McMahan died Monday after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs Lester Ainley’s home in Cambridge Massachusetts. Funeral Wednesday at Five Islands Church with Rev Walter Schoepfer officiating. Burial in nearby village. Native of Georgetown she was active in church and community. Survived by daughters in law and two sons Basil of Georgetown and Frank of South Boston.
The funeral of Walter W. Smith, Cemetery and Park Board member, was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at his home 1299 W street with Rev. Harley A. Shattuck of Beacon Street church officiating. Bearers included J. Haviland Torrey, Charles O. Toothaker, Otto Rossner, John Stewart, Eugene Foot er and James E. Knight. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The funeral for Ernest M. Shepherd was held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at 1311 High Street with Rev. Harley A. Shattuck officiating. Bearers included three of his sons and four others. Burial followed in Hallowell. A separate note mentions a female employee in the secretary of state's office receiving silk hosiery as a gift from Republican colleagues after gossip about a ballot inspection. Paul L. Garvin of Alfred earned a floriculture fellowship at Ohio State University after graduating from Alfred High School and the University of Maine.
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