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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
2
Motorists complain about unsealed gravel surfaces on state roads that kick up dust and feel washboarded. Officials should fund binders to stabilize existing roads and stop long construction runs in July and August, using detours and shorter builds to keep vacation traffic smooth.
Republican governor candidate Burleigh Martin told Pittsfield Friday that the state must focus on rural roads both during construction and after completion. He warned gravel roads quickly become washboardy and dusty without a durable binder and regular maintenance, keeping them only temporary improvements.
Reading the Bath Forty Years Ago recalls the bygone fleet of excursion boats that once served Bath to nearby islands. Today only a single steamboat operates the route, yet a sail down the Sasanoa River remains one of the world’s most beautiful experiences.
The Maine Automobile Association analyzes a September 12 ballot and urges a no vote on an act raising the gasoline tax. A straw poll of members showed about 4.5 no votes for every yes, reflecting opposition amid broader tax concerns and the new federal gas tax.
Supt Walter F Abbott offers unemployed families a way to settle Bath Water District bills by work for half cash, the rest applied to arrears. Additional pipe and improvements limit future opportunities, and residents who took part express gratitude. Rock blasted for riverbed pipe weighting is reused on main extensions.
Morse High opens three weeks hence at Whittier field against Brunswick and ends the campaign with Brunswick at Kelley field Bath on Armistice Day. New this fall is Bowdoin Freshmen B team at Pickard field Bowdoin. Schedule includes Sept 24 Brunswick away Oct 1 Westbrook away Oct 8 Gardiner Bath Oct 15 Open Oct 22 Hallowell away Oct 29 Sanford Bath Nov 3 Bowdoin Freshmen B away Nov 11 Brunswick Bath.
The old Sagadahock stage coach owned by Charles T. Jackson of Bath was driven to Wiscasset last week for Open House Days. Four horses hauled the 12 miles while crowds with cameras documented the sight. Previously used on Bath to Small Point and Bath to Rockland routes, the coach has a long history with multiple owners and routes through Bath, Rockland, Parker Head Bath, and the Sagadahock House hotel.
A Maine youngster in a 4-H Club may win a $100 prize and banner for the best matched pair of Hereford steers under 24 months, owned 60 days, with a potential $125 for under eighteen winners. Hereford Day features a show and auction sale coordinated by state fair officials and associations in Lewiston.
The Day’s Ferry Community Club hosted an evening of entertainment at Tuessic Hall to raise funds for two electric light poles. Herbert A. Munsey organized the program, Greenleaf's orchestra provided dancing music, and refreshments were sold. The show featured a Bradford family playlet, songs by Samuel Povich and Mrs. George Carlton, a Ryan sisters dance, Earl Ryan piano solo, and James Ryan’s songs and monologues.
Judge John J. Keegan was renominated by Governor Gardiner for a fourth four year term. An enrolled Democrat first appointed in 1912, Keegan has been repeatedly confirmed by Democratic and Republican governors, with his salary rising from 1000 to 1750 dollars. The council approval is expected to proceed without strong opposition.
Miss Wilhelmina M. Gackenback of 6 Cobb road resumed duties Monday at the Bath Trust Co after a two weeks vacation. Miss Lillian C. Mer also left Saturday for her annual vacation.
Morse high school star Newell J. Wilson will not participate in Hebron Academy sports after entering Hebron next month. The Student Council Athletic cup winner plans to focus on studies and watch football from the sidelines, having starred for Morse in football, basketball, and baseball.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Goodwin of New York Summer residents on Foster's Point road fly a Sea plane from New Meadows river for a day trip to the Gulf of St Lawrence Bay of Fundy and Northumberland Strait planning a stop at Eastport and a circuit of Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island with weather as the only preparation for a roughly 500 mile hop.
City Marshal Walter L. Whitney has secured a clue to the theft of a 1930 old coupe from Bath Garage Co. on Commerce Street two weeks ago. The car, driven to the storehouse by a salesman, disappeared with tanks full of gasoline in preparation for display. The marshal believes he knows the thief and has alerted officers statewide.
Frank H Beal received a gold watch and Past President’s charm at Bath Arrow Eagles meeting as retiring president. Edward Whitehouse presented the honors. Fifty children from the Children's Home and St Michael's Orphanage enjoyed a Bangor Fair day arranged by William Bowman with a bus by Carl Dahlberg and a baby parade viewed from the grandstand.
The Boston Transcript notes Maine summer tourism is 20 percent below last year by mid August, yet calls the outlook favorable. The Maine Publicity Bureau reports the rest of the season should improve, aided by the solar eclipse and New England efforts to draw visitors. Despite hard times, summer business remains passably strong.
Mrs Harold J Haggett hosted a linen shower at Sunnyside Cabin Campbell s Pond West Bath in honor of Miss Doris C Jordan Bath and engagement to Charles L Haggett announced recently A large gifts collection and bridge prizes were awarded First prize a silhouette Second a box of stationery Third a powder puff Consolation a small brush
Over the past two weeks the Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds shows transfers across Bath Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich. Notable moves include Frank Allegrin to Sey mour A Hayden Daniel A Bishop to Clarence N Flood and Forest E Peacock to Sidney W Peacock.
Democratic leaders gathered in Topsham Hall for a county meeting with speakers including John P. Carey Jr of Bath and Mrs Mary Bowen of Lynnfield Mass. The event aimed to energize county and town committees and coordinate with state leaders and candidates. The county committee was announced with Ralph C Covel of Bath as chairman and a slate including Charles Fairbrother and Charles C Toothaker, among others.
Cecil J. Cutts, Morse high school athletic director for five years, has been named principal of Hartland academy for the next school year. Mrs. Cutts and daughter Ann will move to Hartland as he leaves coaching to assume principal duties. The Bangor-area figure is a University of Maine alumnus who arrived in Bath in 1927 after success in Brewer. Hartland academy serves a large student body drawn from nearby communities.
Rev Charles R Sima pastor of First Baptist Elm Street was surprised at his parsonage during an evening gathering with about 50 attendees including Rev Louis W West and family visiting from Boston. Deacon Alfred R Pratt presented a fountain pen and pencil set, flowers decor and refreshments were served as part of the celebration.
Dennis Beauchene five year old son of Mr and Mrs Beauchene of 58 Mill Street Brunswick was pulled from the Androscoggin River after Bertrand Vachon unintentionally pushed him. Barber Lionel Cloutier saw the danger while passing by and dived in to rescue him after he sank twice, escaping drowning.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bournakel of Thorne's Corner Lewiston hosted a farewell cornroast Thursday at their home in honor of M Moskovis of Lewiston who will leave soon for Greece to join his wife and several children he has not seen in 20 years in America.
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