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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
8
The article argues for resuming regular spelling bees in Boston public schools to improve spelling, noting that although students excel in many areas poor spelling is a common issue among graduates. It recalls traditional school spelling contests and suggests periodic matches during terms to rekindle competitive spirit and educational benefits.
The Maine fish hatcheries under Commissioner George J. Stobie will be the largest globally and produce millions of game fish annually for lakes and streams, boosting Maine’s fishing allure and revenue as out-of-state sportsmen flock to license, guides, hotels, camps, and shops. Harmon G. Allen announced Dr. Arthur A. Hauck as Maine University president, to succeed Harold S. Boardman in June retirement.
The will of Charles Potter King of Augusta was probated in Kennebec county. It bequeaths $5,000 to Augusta City Hospital for free beds, $25,000 to Augusta Public Library for enlargement, $50,000 to Bowdoin College and $50,000 to Colby College each, plus books and art. St Marks Episcopal Church receives $25,000 income and South Parish Congregational Church the same. Land in Sidney for cemetery use and $10,000 for upkeep.
The Cosmopolitan Club hosted a dessert bridge Wednesday afternoon with 17 tables, a larger turnout than recent card events. Deep pink carnations adorned the room, gifts from P. M. Olm. proceeds go to a rug fund.
Mrs. Bertram Crocker hosted a Woolwich union Christian service Benevolence committee study class gathering at Sagadahoc Ferry last Wednesday. With Mrs. McIntire ill, Mrs. Wilson Wright read letters from a missionary cousin in China and shared curios. Brief biographies covered Emperor Pei Yi and James Yen. Next week Japan will be presented by Rev. and Mrs. Swank at Day's Ferry. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Swank, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Herbert Munsey, Mrs. Carrie Houdlette, Miss Lois Day.
Captain Herbert L Spinney, an authority on birds, spoke to Grace Church Men's Club on his Seguin light years of experience. He recounted many birds killed by colliding with the light at Seguin, noting nights when over 100 birds perished. The talk included incidents witnessed from the dome and the next morning’s carcass strewn ledges. Food and beverages were provided by Norman J Mackinnon, Roland F Hill, and Carroll Watson. next week’s committee includes Everett Neal, Stanley Brown, Russell Phinney, and William S Newell.
Bath police report 43 arrests since Feb 1 with 31 by daytime officers, though the two man day force led by City Marshal Walter L. Whitney and Patrolman Langdon Green accounted for 19 of 28 intoxication arrests, while the night force of five men made 12 arrests. The pattern suggests daytime drinking by residents.
Bath boxer Farmer Brown defeated Gabby Poulin of Waterville in the main bout at Waldoboro Tuesday of last week. Brown wore a harness on his injured shoulder yet fought back after falling four times in the first round, delivering a racing finish over five rounds as 600 fans watched. The Rockland Fire Department investigated a false alarm touched off by a inebriated lounger near the Northend.
The Augusta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women held an April luncheon at the Eagle hotel in Brunswick with flowers of jonquils and snap dragons. Guest Esther C. Averill of Worcester Branch spoke on Pen Women work. three new members joined: Maude Clark Gay, Florence Waugh Danforth, Eva Morgan.
Bath Iron Works Corp shifts to a five day week starting Monday. Day shift runs 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 11:30 lunch break, Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Afternoon shift begins 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday, ending midnight with lunch break, and Friday 10:30 pm to 4:30 am for six hours.
A Brownie troop for girls up to ten years old was organized Wednesday afternoon at the Legion hall with Mrs. Arthur Sewall presiding. At the opening meeting the girls pledged to try to do one good deed each day.
Madison Moore spoke to the Winter Street Men's club about his travels as Pan-American Airways travel engineer in Alaska. He described filming the movie Eskimo, Alaska's size, population, summer heat, mosquitoes, midnight sun, and key industries. Attendees praised the supper by the boys led by Jimmy Jenkins. April 20 was set for one more meeting.
In Bath Camp Maine, the Woodmen defeated the Knights of Columbus 3 to 2 after splits in cribbage and three games of pitch. Supper at Woodmen hall preceded play, with a follow up supper and games planned at Knights of Columbus hall on April 12.
The Coast Guard cutter Ossipee working to break ice on the Kennebec neared Richmond bridge but met a thick ice bar and was forced to return. She opened a channel from Lines Island to Swan Island and reported heavy ice near Richmond Dresden to Augusta. Navy designates Louise de M. Dewey sponsor of the U S S Dewey, to be launched in June.
The School Finance Commission studies educational offerings in thirty Maine districts, grouping them by high medium and low expenditures. It aims to show what students receive in buildings, curriculum and services to help citizens compare their local systems with peers.
Mrs John Chandler visiting Bath England notes that Hallets Drug Store in Bath England matches Bath Maine in name. The Bath England store advertises a dispensing chemist at 10 Stall Street near the hot mineral baths. Bath England is the county town of Somerset while Bath Maine is the Sagadahoc county seat.
A large number of crossword clues from a 1925 issue cover horizontal and vertical entries. The grid lists definitions for words from starting bars in an engine to eel related terms, with many cross references and a note that the solution appears in the next issue.
The list includes 64 seniors named by last first names and initials who are on track with at least passing grades this semester at the high school in question. Additional seniors may yet earn enough rank to graduate in June.
Snow lingers in northern Maine while southern trout and salmon fisheries brace for action. Open water in Sebago areas expected around April 20 to May 1, with Bangor pool sea salmon already legal but dangerous in swift ice-filled waters. State officials predict strong fishing prospects in coming years amid varied spring conditions across Maine.
Bath firefighters respond to a grass fire south of Court Street near High Street around 8 20 pm Thursday. Engine 4 and box 35 were alerted. fire spread from a bonfire but caused no damage, though it threatened the residence of Joseph F. McCole at 28 Court Street.
Bath Aerie of Eagles held an evening smoker with about 50 members. Entertainment featured Austin Hopkins and Raymond Armstrong on guitars and Raymond Arsenault at the piano. Committee included Roy Donnell as chairman, with Owen Armstrong, Ross P. Borden, and Dennis Boudreau.
Mrs Elford Norcross from Gardiner returns home after a several day visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Fitch of Sagadahoc Ferry detailing a cordial social sojourn with local acquaintances.
Notarized ownership and management declaration for The Bath Independent Bath Maine for April 1 1934 sworn by Frank B Nichols business manager. Includes publisher editor and business manager names and addresses along with notes on stockholders and security holders as required by the 1912 act.
Bernard E. Hutchins known as Bernie pro at Bath Country Club is due in the city next Sunday April 15 to arrange for the local country club opening. He has spent the winter at a golf club in Camden South Carolina.
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