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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
2
Maine reports 122 highway fatalities this year versus 119 last year as travel surges. Pedestrians are blamed for many crashes and urged to use crossings, walk on the left, and carry light at night, while motorists bear some responsibility.
A warning urges school board trustees to ensure fire safety as classes resume. The piece highlights dangers in both old and modern buildings, noting limited exits, inward opening doors, faulty heating, and lax fire drills, risking many young lives.
Maine's shipping interests have been supported by a chain of senators from Frye to White and Hale, advancing merchant marine and naval matters. Bell seeks federal funds for a Maine lobster hatchery after surveys show lobsters are declining, risking near-term scarcity unless propagation increases.
The Maine Highway Commission petitioned the Maine Utilities Commission for the right to install an automatic danger signal at Cook's crossing in Brunswick on the main highway to Bath. A hearing was held Friday in Brunswick. The crossing was dangerous to travel. Feasures will be provided to install the device.
John L. Baxter of Brunswick representing Maine argues relief funding must be shared by individuals and the public. He urges broadening the tax base beyond real estate and favors local administration with federal and state supervision. A merit-based work requirement for relief may be needed to encourage effort and prevent a dole.
Attendance reached 18 at the Woolwich Union for Christian Service gathering hosted by Mrs. Isaac B. Howard of Day's Ferry. Mrs. Wilson M. Wright led a travel book program, reviewing authors and works, with notices of forthcoming biographies for the September 17 meeting at Mrs. Wright’s Nequasset home.
Myrtle lodge received an invitation at its first post summer meeting to join subordinate lodges in the 40th anniversary banquet and entertainment for the Maine government of IO L at the Columbia hotel in Portland on Sept. 11. A three minute toast was planned for Myrtle lodge with Mrs. Fred S. Curtis chosen to deliver it. Mrs. Elsie M. Alexander of Brunswick is in charge as government recording secretary.
Miss Marcia Moulton resumed her duties Monday at the Bath Savings Institution after a vacation of two weeks.
Fred Wilson of A. & K. St. By. warns swordfishing risks and techniques keeping lines taut, boat movement steady, and caution as swordfish surge toward surface. He notes the danger of a fish slamming through hull planking and stresses maintaining focus for safety and profit.
Laurels came to Bath from the Fifth annual Pastime Horse Show held at Judge Arthur J. Dunton’s West Bath summer home. The Lincoln County Fair opened with over 9 000 in attendance and 7 600 paid admissions at Maine’s Biggest Little Fair where a new horse show feature drew crowds. Miss Jane Hyde riding Chinaman won the senior ladies horsemanship while Chief took second in jumping under Waynflete School ownership. Judge Dunton rode Smokey Ben to win the five gaited class and the pair class with Kentucky Bozo. he also won the senior men’s horsemanship.
The Bath Country Club hosted a two day Lawn party with a card session drawing 16 tables and a night fair. Prizes included pottery plates, a glass pitcher, a toaster, lamps, and a travelling case. Out of town guests joined locals while committee members led by Mrs. Trott guided the event with decorations and fireworks across Thursday to Friday.
Archie L Seekins son of contractor Ralph E Seekins dropped from a ladder at Daniel Williams home on Washington Street and landed on a concrete wall. He suffered hip pain while Dr Harry F Morin took x rays to assess the injuries. Miss Marion Leckemby, daughter of Rev J Clarence Leckemby, left for Pittsburgh to take a $2400 four year Pitt University scholarship. Miss Lucy Haggett returns to Maxwell Street after summer at Popham Beach.
In a Maine Publicity Bureau bulletin a plan to raise the resident fishing license from 50 cents to 1 dollar plus a 16 cent town clerk fee is argued as necessary. Advocates claim more hatcheries and larger fish are needed due to growing camp and private cottage populations and rising fishing activity. They warn state funds are tight and the measure requires voter approval next month.
Captain and Mrs. Harry L. Nye hosted Arrowsic Ladies Aid at Range Lights Station. After a business meeting a picnic lunch was enjoyed under pines. Guests included Miss Thurston, Miss Nicholson new Doubling Point Lighthouse owners, Rev. Lloyd Doty and Mrs. Doty. Harvest supper plans were made as attendance was expected to be large.
Miss Carmen Huse daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Huse of Court Street won the best campers cup award at the final meeting of Merry meeting camp for girls on Tuesday evening of last week Mrs Mary Minihane of Lewiston and Richard Beaupre of Burlington VT were Monday guests of Mrs Minihane's daughter Mrs Dominique Tardif of Park Street They were accompanied by Miss Elinor Minihane and William Minihane who stayed for a visit with their sister.
A. J. Beck, chairman, reports two additions to approved Maine practices. Payments: 500 pounds per acre at $1, 1,000 pounds at $2. New lime applications target heavy liming for Maine’s conditions, notably in potato regions. A nitrogen-based soil conserving crop in orchards earns $1 per acre for 200 pounds of nitrate per acre, with entire soil conserving crop left on land.
William A. Holland of Portland an independent for Congress and his campaign manager Fred R. McParland spoke to an open air audience at Center and Water streets in Bath. Holland criticized James C. Oliver Townsendite nominee and Townsend's $200 monthly plan for seniors. The pair, both former Republicans, announced a return rally with advance arrangements.
Dr John Hjort of the University of Oslo visited Boston fishermen and Harvard events and told a group that the Gulf of Maine holds a large untapped shrimp resource. He claimed one hour of shrimping could equal a mackerel fisherman's daily pay and estimated 40 to 60 boats and about 1000 men could be employed. He cited Norway’s 8 million pounds annual catch valued near 1 million dollars as a comparison.
The Old Ladies Home held its annual Silver Tea and Pound party on Thursday afternoon from three to five. The event honored all residents including Miss Olive son who turned 102, with mid-Summer flowers and gifts. A $500 Davenport fund donation boosted the treasury by $642. refreshments were served by Miss Anna Trott and Miss Phillis Bowie, and the committee thanked contributors for support.
Mrs. Robert P. Shaw left Friday to pass the weekend with Mr. Shaw in Pelham Manor New York.
Bath Iron Works announces a safety contest among 1,450 employees, split into Reds and Blues teams. A February year next will close with a show and dance at Morse high school auditorium and gym, with discussion on a suitable hall, and possibly inviting wives and lady friends as last winter.
Off Jaquith ledge in eastern Casco Bay a 430 pound swordfish was mistaken for a shark by many fishermen on Tuesday of last week. Jesse Irving Wallace and his son recognized the creature and harpooned it. They earned 74 dollars from the catch and hailed their success to friends at West Point.
An exhibit at the Cosmopolitan Garden club flower show displays a gingko maidenhair bough from Dr. Paul A. Greg ware's yard, the only one of its kind in Bath. Mrs. Granville M. Colby will have the children wax the leaves. The species, from China, is rare in Maine and bears a plum like fruit.
Mrs J Horace McClure and her daughter Miss Mary McClure left for Presque Isle on Tuesday to visit Mrs McClure's parents Mr and Mrs Howard D Everett. Miss Alzira Gross accompanied them to Rockland where she will stay with Mrs L W Berry at Seven Tree Pond Union for the summer.
A gathering at Gilpatrick the Home on Main street in Quincy Mass celebrated the marriage of Park to John E Blaisdell son of Prigpabuty. Guests enjoyed games and many gifts were presented to the honored couple amid decorations and festive mood.
Miss Alma Gertrude Mills of 212 Main street Auburn married Artland K Rogers of 149 Front street this city on Wednesday evening at eight. Rev Charles L Cronkite performed the ceremony. Edna Mason was maid of honor and Frank Briggs best man. The couple will reside at 149 Front street after September 30. Mrs Rogers is a daughter of Mrs Mary G Mills and was a shoeworker. Mr Rogers is a son of the late Carrie M Rogers of Bath and a jeweler at A Rogers store.
Silver tea at the Old Ladies Home drew good attendance as trustees of the Davenport estate donated 600 dollars. The annual New Year event was moved to mid-Summer for weather reasons, with callers showing strong interest and evident regard for the Home.
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