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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
3
A Bureau of Navigation report shows the U S whaling fleet declining from a mid 19th century peak of about 198 thousand gross tons to 2014 tons by June 30. The fleet has shifted westward from New England to markets like San Francisco as long time whalers fade into history.
The funeral for Peter Innes was held Wednesday morning at Fred E. Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. David Wilson of Central Church officiating. Masonic ritual by Polar Star lodge Casper and pallbearers from the lodge assisted, burial in Hallowell.
Mrs John Reed of Roxbury hosts a Maine D A R program titled Quills and Coverlets on Station WOSH The Eastland Portland Friday at 415 p m daylight time Vocal solos by Mrs Wynifred Staples Smith with Mrs Nina Israelson at the piano.
Jason W Martin of Pond and ceremony at Round Pond will begin a new life together as they plan their home after the wedding event.
Central Church resumes services Sunday with 10 30 morning worship followed by church school at 12 and communion at 4. The choir schedules its first rehearsal of the season on Thursday evening at seven.
The southern migration begins as families pack cottages and leave Maine for the school year. Readers recall lifelong friendships formed during the season and note many guests travel from Massachusetts and New York to enjoy the coastal town before saying farewell.
Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney will address a Democratic rally at City Hall Bath Friday at eight in the evening. He previously visited Bath near Damariscotta and supports Franklin D. Roosevelt. Morse high school National Honor Society banquet is Thursday at Garnet House with 30 attendees and a post banquet program including a burlesque pantomime of Romeo and Juliet.
Mrs M L Thutifebn of Hartford Conn. is spending a few weeks at the home of Mrs William E Sturtevant at 1641 Washington Street in the city.
Mrs. Morse is ill at home under Dr. Bath care. Arthur and Mrs. Stewart return from Bath and Winneganee. A public card party is planned at Dromore Strange on Friday. Bridge street work begins under the Three Town Act with a new causeway finish. Parking nuisance persists on the Bath side as bathing season ends. Village school opens Monday with Bath-side pupils bused to other schools.
The speaker argues against an increased gas tax, detailing how funds must be spent and urging voters to choose No on the referendum. He cites his decades in road finance, Maine highway history, and urges complete reform rather than higher taxes. Meanwhile Cleansing and Dye House plan to stay open during fire repairs with Columbia hotel as HQ and delivery service continuing.
Miss Louise Howard has closed her affairs in Pittsburgh and has returned to Brooklyn New York where she will reside.
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