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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
2
State governors weigh higher gasoline taxes amid public opposition. Maine faces criticism from motorists, while nationwide data show rising auto taxes deter registrations and reduce mobility. The Three Town Act road program in Bath West Bath and Phippsburg aims to fund improvements with state aid, with future plans tied to March town meetings.
A Maine editorial condemns inflammatory circulars attributed to the Communist Party of America that urge armed actions to seize mines mills and factories. The piece argues such treasonous messaging risks undermining the United States and urges citizens to oppose communist propaganda while praising America’s prosperity and freedom.
Clarence C. Stetson, chairman of the WMraine Development Commission, spoke to the Camden Garden Club proposing a committee of nonresidents who visit Maine in summer be invited to advise the Maine Development Commission. The aim is to better publicize steps Maine can take to attract tourists and improve their stay, boosting booster support for state attractions. The idea emphasizes enhancing visitors comfort and enjoyment to strengthen tourism advocacy.
The note suggests that many excellent ideas and suggestions could emerge from the arrangement and that Summer residents would value being so represented.
The Summer colony at Small Point raised nearly 800 by subscription for Bath City hospital’s general expense fund. Residents chose a direct contribution over fairs, presenting the sum to President Henry C. Wright, praising summer visitors for Maine’s welfare and urging other communities to follow the example. The piece highlights similar civic spirit from Cyrus H. K. Curtis and Mrs. Edward W. Bok in Camden and the broader benefit of seasonal visitors to Maine.
John Goldthwait, veteran Bangor court crier absent from service for first time in 15 years after cataract surgery, observed his 86th birthday at his French Street home. He was greeted by many cards and well wishes as friends hope he resumes duties at the next November term. born September 11, 1843 in Bangor, he is a Civil War veteran.
Morse High School National Honor Society held its first meeting since June 18 at Freeman's East Brunswick. Twenty two members attended as officer selection and committee planning dominated a dinner and evening program.
A Milan street woman and a Valley road neighbor faced an assault case in municipal court delayed by attorney scarcity. The Milan resident, aided by an interpreter, claimed the neighbor struck her with a big board while escorting her son. The defense argued trespass over disputed land. The judge adjourned court to 1 30 p.m. for resumption.
On Saturday September 12 the 100th anniversary of Charles B. Harrington born in River John Nova Scotia was noted. For over 50 years he built boats and yachts in Bath and died December 18, 1920 in this city. His family shrank to a few with Charles H. in London Street 62 a helpless invalid and Blanche Harrington Sampson the sole daughter. Harrington built wooden pleasure craft for prominent East figures about 40 years ago and was a staunch prohibitionist.
In 1870 the Deluge 3 handtub won $200 in a New England muster in Haverhill. The prize was melted into badges given to each man who pumped that day. A 10 pound miniature replica, built by George H. W. Barton, survives at Engine 4 house, with Ezekel Winslow as iron worker and a 41 feet six inch water throw capability.
Bath unveils a General Motors chassis fire truck built by Wade & Dunton at Hose Company No. 1 on Marshall Street. It arrives from Lewiston and will replace the old Dodge, with officials visiting the Wade & Dunton shop to inspect the new apparatus. The unit is not a pumper and sides with engines two, three and four in size.
Phyllis Darrah of 127 Court Street celebrated her tenth birthday with a Wednesday party. Pink decor, a large cake as centerpiece, and various prizes highlighted the celebration. Guests included Alice Darrah, Elizabeth Green, Elizabeth Williams, and others. gifts included school supplies.
Lewiston guests at Rock Haven Fos ter's Point include Mr and Mrs William Haskell and their son. Mildred Palmer returns to New Bedford to resume Deaf School duties after summer at Washington Street home. Ardmore Pennsylvania visitors Mr and Mrs William Plummer plan onward travel from Camden Summer home. Bath native Miss Winifred Johnson returns to Montreal with infant son Charles Jr after six weeks with Essex Conn in laws. Rockwell Rochelle NJ couple Roger Conant celebrate birth of daughter Sept 7. Richard F Johnson Gorham Normal student visits Paul Boothby West Auburn home. Sophie Wallon of West Newton Mass visiting Eaton family South Bristol weekend. daughter-in-law Mrs Albert Allen and others join at Gem Island Summer home.
Robert S. Stetson, guest of his parents at Cumberland Street Brunswick, left Tuesday morning for Ojai California to resume his position in charge of the music department at Thacher School. He travels by automobile with Robert Chaffee of Cambridge Massachusetts, a pupil at Thacher.
A two month married couple faced Judge John J. Keegan in municipal court over a domestic quarrel. The groom 24 admitted fault and the bride 23 testified, with the judge ordering them home and warning the mother not to interfere. Officers aided as the groom retrieved his clothes from his parents.
Mrs. Arline P. Troop, Patten Free Library children's room librarian, awarded diplomas to five pupils who completed the vacation reading course from July 1 to September 1. The five graduates are Muriel Quinn, Estelle McCabe, Edward Cohen, Jack Crosby, and Kenneth Bertrand, each diploma signed by Mrs. Troop.
West Bath Ladies' Farm Bureau gathered for their banner meeting at the Sabine Summer home of Mrs. Charlotte Owen. Miss Helen Spaulding, state clothing specialist, spoke on clothing remodeling. Eight members and two guests attended. outdoor picnic dinner featured steamed clams and coffee. Next meeting set for October 15 with meat selection and cookery on the agenda.
Governor William Tudor Gardiner will speak at Sagadahoc Pomona in Woolwich on Wednesday September 30 with a talk on The Code Bill after participating in dedicatory exercises for the Richmond bridge. Also noted is Bertha Louise Campbell’s appointment as a term worker with the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Athens Greece and the opening of a new nurse home at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast refurbished for student nurses.
Members of the Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R visited Lakewood on Thursday for the Maine Society advisory board meeting. The program featured calls to order, prayers, flag salute, singing, greetings, readings, reports by state officers, and a round table after lunch served at one.
Miss Frances Shaughnessy departs Monday for Notre Dame academy Roxbury Massachusetts. Miss Murphy teaches at Rumford high leaves Wednesday. Miss Frances See Lord returns Maine School for the Deaf Portland after weekend with Lieut and Mrs John A Lord. Dr Jerome Murphy and family return from weekend at Rock Haven Foster's Point. Miss Cahill and Miss Barbara Ross head to Choate School for Girls in Brookline. Miss Ellen Newell and Miss Mackinnon plan a three day motor trip to Bar Harbor and Lucerne in Maine. Mr and Mrs George A McFadden of Boston visiting Bath area after a two week motor trip to Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal Quebec and Jackman. Mrs Roy Bennett and son Roy Jr return from Phillips where they stayed with Bennett family.
The drive for Miss Lucy A. Barker’s new car by the Belfast Red Cross group has totaled 330 dollars and organizers expect a further boost from a sale this Saturday. The Savings Bank building will host the event featuring fancy gift items and numerous articles brought home from foreign travels by the nurses.
A movable Maine log cabin harvests northern forest imagery as it tours through Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts New York Ontario and Michigan for the American Legion Convention in Detroit. Chester Curtis and Herbert Davis drive the float credited to State Commander Smith Dunnack with cooperation from the Maine Development Commission and built by Bill Walker of North Newry. The cabin aims to showcase rustic Maine dwellings and attract visitors in town squares along the route before returning via Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey and New York to Augusta.
Sagadahoc Real Estate association officials charge the board of aldermen had no legal authority to grant Ralph E. Legard a taxi stand on Davenport lane. Lane is claimed as private right of way held by Torrey Reller Bushing Works and Sagadahock Real Estate. Acting Marshal John Place will keep passage clear. Legard was reportedly informed and no taxis appeared in the space. Also noted is the birth of Ralph Gilbert Trask to Mr and Mrs George G Trask of 35 Highland street.
A cryptic crossword style clue list spans culinary terms, metals, coins, fabrics, and common objects with numbering. The grid hints at a puzzle filling with ancient roots, languages, and everyday items, inviting cross references to form a connected solution.
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