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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
2
Maine voters approved repealing the state prohibition by three to two, signaling a shift but not an open saloon. Legislation next winter will shape new liquor controls, with expectations of reasonable measures and strong enforcement.
A London correspondent cables criticism of Rainbow’s quarters and fittings under race rules for the upcoming America's Cup defense. American designers reply that Rainbow complies. Despite the flare, American and British yachtsmen maintain cordial relations and focus on the racing outcome.
Weeks after Governor Brann sent a candidate to the executive council for confirmation the matter lay on the table. The council deferred confirmation until after the election. With the result now clear, the nominee faces an early council meeting for either confirmation or rejection.
Beedy’s loss in the First district confounds many as a hard working incumbent, with blame placed on liquor stance. Voters split tickets rise in Maine, while Senator Frederick Hale wins a tight reelection by about 1200 votes over F Harold Dubord, who seeks a recount.
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station scientists report vacuum processed fish meal from herring sardines and whitefish rich in vitamins D A and G and minerals. Tests show dairy cattle benefit with improved milk value amid national feed shortages and drought, with plans for a full bulletin and further evaluation.
Miss Yvette L Racine and John A Chaney wed in St. Jean Baptiste church Brunswick. They will reside on Drummond Street Bath after a wedding trip to Old Orchard Beach. Attending guests include Michel Racine and Vernal Chaney and many Bath relatives.
Miss Christine A. Hanscom announced engagement to Chester T. Lorentsen at a Thursday night party at 30 Oliver Street. Lorentsen, formerly on the J. P. Morgan yacht Corsair, now with Bath Iron Works, is son of J. P. Lorentsen of Revere Massachusetts.
Bath residents invited to have their produce canned at the M. E. R. A. Canning Center under Miss Marguerite Hanscom. State relief will credit cans for work, with surplus donated to Red Cross or Welfare Bureau for winter relief. Officials urge collaboration to boost output and aid needy families.
Sacred Heart circle No. 551 D of I met in K C hall with large attendance. It plans a Sept 18 shore and chicken dinner at Great Island House Garnet and asks attendees to notify Grace Cunningham by Sept 15. Bus transportation inquiries go to Emma Leonard. A Sept 19 social committee meeting will be at Emma Leonard's home.
City Treasurer Donald D. Young predicts strong tax income this year reaching about 85 to 90 percent of expected, aided by ERA and Home Loan program. Collections lag last year but several large taxpayers have yet to pay, a trend noted during council discussion of a $6600 pumper purchase.
Miss Shirley M. Mank of 15 Spring Street spent the weekend in Waterville and Winslow and attended the Waterville fair Saturday afternoon.
Capt G S Bredenberg of Everett Massachusetts tops the government bids for the Doubling Point lighthouse site on the Kennebec River. He would gain 2.5 acres, the 6 room house, barn, garage, workshop and boathouse with runway. The government will still operate the light from Range lights. The Bredenbergs plan to use Maine property as a future home or summer retreat.
Approximately 30 youngsters from the State Military and Naval Children's home visited Woolwich for the 14th annual picnic at Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon's home. Attendants included Mrs. Frank L. Staples matron and Major William R. Kimball. The day featured swimming games including beano and ice cream.
The Bath chapter of the American Red Cross held a Friday afternoon rummage sale at Grace church parish house to raise funds for the Baby Clinic work this Winter. Over $100 was netted. committee chair Mrs. John H. Hyde led the effort with numerous helpers including Mrs. Rodney E. Ross and Miss Anne Kimball.
Waldron Herbert Reed of Woolwich married Annie Louise Dunton of Boothbay in Woolwich town clerk's office. The bride is daughter of Frank and Mrs Dunton of Boothbay while the groom is son of Winship Reed and Mrs Reed of Woolwich. Mrs William Elwell of Philadelphia visits with daughter Mrs Hamilton Webb at 877 Middle Street.
The Maine State Petroleum Committee held a full day meeting at New Meadows Inn with representatives from nearly all sections of Maine. It handles all complaints about Code violators, uses letters from the secretary, and may dispatch a government agent or DOJ action if needed. D. G. Smith of Portland presided as chairman. M. B. Griffin served as secretary. Norman W. Howard of Bath was the sole local dealer on the committee.
Mayor Harold P. Small defends criticism of oiling and graveling the Bath County club road saying the money comes from the State for third class roads and the work is supervised by the State. The city did not pay. the County club supplied gravel, and the State provided engineers.
The City Council votes about two to one to buy a 600 gallon Seagrave pumper priced at 6600, to be paid pro rata over years. The decision follows pro debt concerns raised by Alderman Bickle and support from Whitehouse Haley and Pierce. Other actions include land sale to Burnham and an Overseers of the Poor amendment. Councils discuss Water Elm street intersection widening.
The party at Popham Beach last week included Miss Ruth Powers Miss Jeanette Shackford Miss Betty Hill Miss Bertha Lord Miss Catharine Hooper and Miss Kathleen Leonard with Miss Margaret Huse chaperoning.
Before the Pronger meeting the council adjourned session reviewed reports on condemned Crescent street, Dummer street, and Elm street structures. Buildings at 38-42 Elm street remained. owner agreed to remove two and repair the third. Properties 1 and 3 Dummer street and 9-11-13-15 Crescent street were deemed dangerous and must be removed within 30 days. Councilmembers Lyden, Powers, Rodick, Sewall, Sturtevant, and Torrey were absent. Raymond C. Hart presided in Powers absence.
A second substitution altered the main bout as K O Labbe of Lewiston cancelled late and Joe Pete of Biddeford stepped in to face Irish Tom Logan of Bath. Logan dominated, with Pete saved by his corner in the fifth against a flurry of blows. Gordon Garnett stopped Johnny Roche in four rounds, while Farm er Brown fell to Jimmy Lacroix on a technical kayo in the third. Jack Fields lost to Kid Atlas after not answering the bell for the third, and Young Norman defeated Young Gamage in the curtain raiser. A small crowd attended.
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