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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

2

The Merchant Fleet and New England's Trade Stance

The piece argues early American maritime policy favored by New England, criticizing modern western influence in Washington. It notes ships now carry less than a third of foreign commerce, cites the Jones White Act, and questions recent legislation. It calls for stronger merchant marine support and criticizes liquor trade's economic and social costs in New England.

United States Atlantic Appalachians New England Western Plains Washington Wallace H. White Maine John Guernsey Bureau of the Census Boston

Roosevelt candidacy backed by communists on New York ticket

The piece asserts definite communist support for Roosevelt and says New York voters for Roosevelt must vote for two electors linked to Reds on the ticket. It names David Dubinsky raising funds for a socialist Spanish wartime cause and Sidney Hillman tied to American sympathizers with the Russian revolution. Earl Browder is noted as denying Reds’ connections with Roosevelt.

Roosevelt New York Mr. Roosevelt James A. Farley David Dubinsky Spain Sidney Hillman Earl Browder The Reds

Reds influence blamed in Portland school auditorium denial

Campaign chatter claims Portland League for Peace and Freedom reports to Moscow Reds while seeking to shift votes from Landors to Roosevelt. Clergymen defend the action as justified and accuse the group of communist inspiration, noting many members unknowingly follow hidden Reds.

Moscow Reds Landors Roosevelt Portland League For Peace and Freedom Portland School Board

Bath Lady Chosen to High Office

Mrs. Ernest R. Avery elected great keeper of wampum at the Great Council of Maine Pocahontas in Portland. Attendees from Bath included Mrs. Lucelia E. Blake and others as well as Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haggett and Albert J. Gallant.

Ernest R. Avery Great Council of Don A. Wright Sanford Sagamore Omar E. Francis New Gloucester Alvin Roy Rand Standish Henry C. Dougherty Portland Leslie W. Topham Herbert B. Seal Pocahontas Lois M. Lewis Alta E. Doughty Cora Libby Brunswick Wenonah Emma Libby Minnehaha Ruetta Hawkes Cumberland Mills Eva Knowles New Pocahontas Beryl Allen Auburn

Genesta Chapter Hosts White Shrine Event in Portland

Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S entertained the White Shrine of Jerusalem of Portland at a Masonic temple meeting in New England's only such group. Approximately 1650 attended a program by Portland Shrine members with a Harriet M Bulson play and songs by Pearl Jepson. The event included old songs, recitations, period costumes, and a shrine hospitality spread. A committee led by Mrs. Sarah A Shaw organized arrangements. A surprise entertainment is planned at the next meeting with Edith Savage and Mabel Merrill directing, and an official inspection by Mrs. Lettie Hubbard is set for November 6.

Genesta Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Portland New England Masonic Temple White Shrine Harriet M. Bulson South Portland Pearl Jepson Shrine Sarah A. Shaw Annie E. Cox Frieda Bagdikian Mabelle S. Fullerton Alice J. Shaw Genesta Chapter Emma Ehlers Grace Hagan Edith Savage Mabel Merrill

East Brunswick Dog Wins Three Ribbons

King’s Black Dinah, an 11 month old cocker spaniel owned by Alton L. King, won first in the Novice class, second in the American bird class, and a special award at a Portland dog show. Another King kennel spaniel, Little Lady Muffett, placed third in the American bird dog class for party colors.

King Alton L. King East Brunswick Bath Portland

Maine Goes Effect Seen By Kauai Observer

Cuthbert Wilson of Makaweli Kauai listened to a Maine election moment on election day as a man spoke of Maine going with a radio voice from Lewiston Barrows. The anecdote reflects distant political ties and the radio’s reach.

Cuthbert Wilson Kauai Makaweli T. H Maine Mément Lewis O. Barrows

Camarades Musicaux Enjoy Fine Program

Les Camarades Musicaux met Wednesday last at the home of Miss Alice N Magoun with Allan H Ramsay as host. Guests included Mrs Earle Storer and Mrs Kate Saterston, pianist, with out of town attendees Mrs Gouri and Mrs French. A varied program featured songs, duets, solos, violin pieces, and trios performed by Miss Magoun, Mr Ramsay, Mrs Albee, Miss Melcher, Mr Sprague, and others, reflecting a rich evening of chamber music.

Les Camarades Musicaux Alice N. Magoun Middle Street Allan H. Ramsay Earle Storer Rubinstein Bockdane Kate Satermaston Éxdel Les Camérades Gouri French Cleo Hopkins Miss Magoun Ae Walts Albee Mrs. Rice Mr. Ramsay Mr. McPherson Mece C. Villiers Stanford London Ronald Miss Leonard Gounod Charles C. Tre Rogers Gabussi Ramsay Charlotte Hopkins Mmnes Leonard, Sanborn and Rice McPherson Kings of the Road Frederick Bevan Faust Smith Campana Car Mr. Royal Sturtevant Sere Gardner B. “Liebesfreud Peete Tele Kreisler Sprague Bel Stomus Watane Roe Iseye Emery Cary Mrs Randolph

Posters Warn Hunters to Be Careful of Guns

Maine wardens posted warnings across the timberlands urging safer hunting during the October 1 season. The 1935 season saw 21 fatalities and 20 serious injuries. posters from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game include cautions like Do Not Pull Your Gun by the Muzzle and Remember Perpetual Closed Season on Men.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Game

Beacon Street Folks Attend Convention

Beacon Street Methodist church is well represented at a regional Sunday school convention in Lewiston under the Maine council of Religious Education. Attendees include Mrs. W J Craft, Mrs. A C Norton, Mrs Clinton Pratt and Rev H A Shattuck. Mr Craft Laura Craft and Mr Norton drove to Lewiston for Prof Henry H Meyer lecture Where the New World Begins. Rev Harry E Titus, secretary of the council, is praised for his efficient work.

Beacon Street Harry E. Titus

Bath dog places third in Damariscotta field trial

Thorlyn a white and black English setter owned by Mr and Mrs Rodney E Ross of High Street finished third in the amateur stake at the sixth annual Damariscotta Sports meet held at Biscay, with Kennebec Dimby also noted for strong showing and Scout owned by Dr W E Kershner highlighted among the performances.

Thorlyn Rodney E. Ross High Street Biscay Kennebec Dimby Ross Scout W. E. Kershner

Campaign to Sell Big Eastern Apple Crop

A New York New England Apple Institute promotes Eastern apples with direct consumer advertising and distributor guidance. Established last year by orchardists to boost McIntosh Rhode Island Greening Baldwin and other natives, the campaign highlights nutritional value and economic benefit, with promotional efforts starting October 2.

New York New England Apple Institute New England Rhode Island Institute

PTA Officers View Fine Picture Your Neighbors

Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers officers and local presidents will attend a pre convention board meeting at DeWitt hotel Lewiston on Thursday Oct 8 and view the motion picture Your Neighbors about four 12 year old boys and families. The Judge Baker Guidance Center Boston program shows how a guidance center helps diverse families with child problems and offers hopeful solutions. Premiered at Fine Arts Theatre Boston with strong Boston newspaper praise.

Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers DeWitt Hotel Lewiston Judge Baker Guidance Center Boston Patsy O’hare Hyman Marcowitz Angelo Calabria Frank Jones Fine Arts Theatre Globe Herald Judge Paker Guidance Center

Past Noble Grands Hold First Session

The Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge met at Mrs. Wallace L. Atwood residence for the fall and winter season. Twelve members attended a harvest supper at 6 30 followed by a business meeting and card playing. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Leonard M. Lord, Mrs. Victor Pinkham, Mrs. Lois McKiever, and Mrs. Henry T. B. Leeman.

Noble Grands Club Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Wallace L. Atwood Washington Street Atwood Albert H. Thompson Leonard M. Lord Victor Pinkham Lois McKiever Henry T. B. Leeman Alfred H. Bunker Frank Farrin Leonard M. Munsey Ralph P. Mank John E. Atwood Horace W. Ward Elizabeth Tedford Charles Helah Helah Dr. Helah New Harbor Herbert Huggard

Sermon Series on Discovery of God by Rev. Purdue

Winter Street church pastor Rev. Joseph O. Purdue announces a five sermon series on Some Old Stories of Men Who Found God. Topics span Abraham and the old ways October 4, Jacob wrestling with God October 11, Moses and nature October 18, Samuel anticipating calamity October 25, Elijah hearing the still small voice November 1.

Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church Abraham Jacob Moses God Samuel Elijah

Efficient District Trustees Ready For Investment Plan

Trustees William S. Newell Rupert H Baxter and Fred H Thompson wait for funds to back a major expenditure. Maurice A Libby appointed as general superintendent to run the plant at peak efficiency around the clock.

William S. Newell Rupert H. Baxter Fred H. Thompson New Baxter Thompson

New all metal Lockheed Electra planes to boost Boston Maine lines

New all metal Lockheed Electra transport planes with 183 mph cruising speed will replace current ships on Boston Maine Central Vermont Airways around Oct 15. The plan specifies faster Boston to Manchester and Portland routes with new schedules, two pilots per flight, two-way radio, noiseless interiors, reclining seats, individual vents, and in-wing baggage compartments. Flights will include five minute intermediate stops and 24 hour coast to coast service via East Boston connections.

Boston-Maine Central Vermont Airways Calif Boston New England Eort Vermont Manchester N. H Concord White River Junction Barre-Montpelier Burlington Maine Portland Augusta Waterville Bangor American Airlines New Hampshire Vermont Lola M. Berry Cony High School Lewiston Miss Berry Gladys E. Young Idaho Pittston

Arrests for Drunkenness Fill City Court Docket

Six arrests for intoxication occurred Thursday with five defendants pleading guilty in municipal court. One defendant received 60 days in Kennebec County jail. two paid costs and were allowed to leave the city. William McNutt was rearrested on intoxication after earlier release on intoxication and larceny charges. Bowling season opens in Gardiner this week with the Merchants League and Junior Two League under way as promotions and trophy fights continue.

Owen J. Ledyard Kennebec County Augusta William McNutt Gardiner Merchant's League Merchants’ League Bob Gray Savage-Cooke Watson Burtt

George Ade Assails New Deal and Washington Policy

George Ade denounces the current administration as reckless and disdains New Deal experimentation. He favors old fashioned virtues of economy and administration, warning debt risks to individuals, business, and government. Ade, a respected Indiana citizen, writes on his Broook farm near Indianapolis while raising cattle and horses.

Toreem Ade Roosevelt Washington Adé Landon Knox George Ade Tidiana Broox Indianapolis

Acadia Lodge Heads Brunswick Meeting Plans Event

Acadia lodge and K of P representatives led by Harry Williams Harry Watson and Dr Arthur Gebhard convened in Brunswick with committees from Brunswick Bowdoinham Yarmouth and Freeport to plan a district convention. Over 350 are expected and the event will feature the third rank team demonstrating Knight status. District Deputy Rowe of Bowdoinham will visit Acadia Lodge October 8 at 72 pm for the first time. Chancellor Commo announces prizes for perfect attendance and a surprise lunch will follow.

Acadia Lodge K. of P Harry Williams Harry Watson Arthur Gebhard Brunswick Bowdeinham Yarmouth Freeport Portland Bangor Rowe Temple Owen

Pinkhams Move Residence From Granite Street to York Street

Mr and Mrs Victor Pinkham have relocated their home from Granite Street to York Street, changing their residence within the town. The move reflects a standard domestic relocation by a local couple.

Victor Pinkham Granite Street York Street

Local horseshoe teams clash as Bath Rumford East Auburn compete

Sunday match results show Rumford pairs Nichols and Theriault winning 4 8 to 11 1 1 with Haley and Ferrell also 4 8 and Bernard and Richards 1 1. Bath teams tally scores with Praser Levasseur and others listed as 1 1 while gaps indicate incomplete records. South End Club issues a challenge to local pitchers via William Boutin or Pearl Dunbar.

Bath Rumford East Auburn South End William Boutin Pearl Dunbar Nichols & Theriault Haley & Ferrell

VF W Auxiliary Elects New Officers at Meeting

Officers of the Auxiliary to Dyer Pilberty post 2197 were elected Thursday evening and will be installed October 15. Retiring president Mrs Harriet Otis presided over a well attended session followed by lunch. New officers include Mrs Ruth Gallagher president Mrs Evelyn Snowways ways and means Mrs Angie Home fund Amy Sanders historian.

Dyer‘Pilberty Post Harriet Otis V F.W. Auxiliary Ruth Gallagher Evelyn Snowways Angie Home Fund Amy Sanders

Bath Trip Marks Move Toward Winter Return

Early Fall in Bath notes a Tuesday departure to Boston for the winter. Mrs. Kimball, guest for a week at Miss Charlotte I Meeker of Washington Street, is joined by her son William O. Kimball who motored to Bath Monday to accompany her back.

Bath Boston

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