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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
2
The American Federation of Investors analyzed 150 large corporations with assets near 42 billion dollars and 6.49 million shareholders. They employed 3.171 million in 1937, paying common stockholders 1.45 per share and taxes of 2.62 per share outstanding, about double their owners’ receipts. The study argues taxes sap purchasing power, jobs, and future growth.
The Maine Republican sweep is seen as an uncertain omen by party leaders nationwide. Some papers say it may not reflect a national anti New Deal trend, noting Maine previously opposed the administration in 1936 and Vermont did so then. Analysts caution Townsend plan support by three Maine Republicans could complicate GOP unity this winter.
The piece argues that federal and state taxation total about 13.5 billion dollars this year, with only one ninth from income taxes. Indirect taxes cover most costs and affect the poor and middle class as heavily as the wealthy, as everyone purchases shoes, tickets, rent, groceries, and other necessities. It warns that the supposed tax free citizen suffers most from government excess.
After a failed purge aimed at senators who opposed him the President faces calls to seek harmony. Senators winning despite the purge include Gillette Iowa Van Nuys Indiana Clark Missouri Smith South Carolina McCarran Nevada Adams Colorado Tydings Maryland and George Georgia. The score 8 to 0 shows the President losing ground as talks of ending the purge and healing rifts begin.
The passage notes widespread resentment in many states against a president who would dictate policy. It predicts Democrats may rally behind another nominee in 1940 and doubt they will accept a third term or any candidate named by the president.
The note highlights new armory work at North and Lincoln streets and expansion in Bath plants, predicting robust winter employment for local mechanics. It also mentions lingering visitor numbers, with many tourists delaying trips until September or October, as Maine’s fall weather draws more travelers and may push monthly visitor totals near 1937 records.
A strong push aims to broaden the market for Maine shrimps with notable progress already made. The movement to boost Maine products is praised, and continued headway is expected as results emerge.
Blocks of granite are being cut at Stonington to beautify the George Washington bridge across the Hudson River. The work provides employment for a considerable number of men this season.
E Everett Pierce Dr C A Berry and Allan Spear won prizes in the kicker's contest at the Country club guest night on Thursday. A number between 40 and 50 was chosen and scores closest to that number received prizes. Dinner followed in the club dining room. The scores were:
Mr Huang presented rare porcelains pewter and cloisonne pieces and argued war changed Chinese painting to human form posters. He described carving embroidery and porcelain pillows used by women and noted public interest sparked a flood of questions after the lecture.
In municipal court on Monday the respondent pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a fine of five dollars plus costs totaling five dollars and ninety five cents. The exchange included a quip about remembering a location and a captain guiding the man back to the cell room.
The New England Conservatory of Music announced 63 scholarships five of which go to Marine students. Each $100 scholarship funds a high school graduate in New England entering one of three regular courses at the Conservatory to pursue a musical career. First year winners include Betty Ryan, Audrey Osgood, Frances V Pratt, and Dorothy M Bean. The North Haven library site was selected for a new $20,000 building with work planned to start this Fall, aided by summer volunteers.
The Bath community backs a four evening Collins Festival at Morse High School to fund a city dental clinic. Dorothy Bryant notes strong local support as P T A groups sponsor the event series offering season tickets for one dollar to aid 1937–38 oral health work.
Recent Biographies was the meeting focus with 11 members at Mrs. George E. Wright’s home. Weather kept many books undiscussed but not reviewed as members suggested readings including Fanny Kemble and Pedlar’s Progress and praised Horse and Buggy Doctor. The next meeting at Mrs. Lincoln Houdlette’s is planned for Oct 20 with Recent Drama and New Plays the topic.
Mr and Mrs Lyndon V Plummer of 150 High street announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn L Plummer to Albert H McMann. The couple wed July 16 at St Johns Episcopal Church in Portsmouth New Hampshire with guests including Mr and Mrs Hecht and Miss Betty Plummer.
Rev Lura A Chap man conducts two Sunday services at 164 Front Street Bath with Mrs Leonard Gowell introducing the Chap mans The Chap mans, former printer and publisher, have traveled in gospel work and now reside in Bath Lewiston may host grand circuit horse racing next summer if Frank W Winter secures a July meeting by special Maine Legislature action Old Orchard Beach opposes the circuit and Maine tracks require legislative authorization to run more than six days per month
September weather prompts land birds to move southward through New England. Warblers and blackbirds flock on wires and marsh edges as enthusiasts await the fall migration at the exhibit designed to aid field identification.
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Gladys Frances Haskell daughter of Mr and Mrs Vi nal W Haskell 595 High Street and George William Geillar Jr of Boston is announced They wed in Boston on Aug 24 officiated by Rev John G Mitchell WHDH radio preacher Attendants included F Lincoln Miller and Misses Virginia Emory Florence G Wendell After a wedding trip they will live in Boston Geillar has ties to Tide Water Associated Oil Co and serves as a church soloist
Elmer J. Campbell 37 of Tarbox street, a Bath Iron Works helper, pleaded not guilty in municipal court to assault and battery on his wife Olive. After a continuance, he filed a cross action against Olive on the same charge. Police said they found Campbell beating Olive, and a physician confirmed injuries. Campbell was released on $200 sureties until 10 a m Friday.
The steam yacht Noparo owned by Norman Woolworth left the harbor Thursday and is believed to be the former Baker yacht that died en route from Honolulu to the United States. The old Noparo was scrapped while the current vessel, once the Viking, ranks as the world’s third largest yacht built in Germany with a Lief Erikson figurehead.
Smokey Ben a 10 year old bay gelding owned by Judge Arthur J. Dunton won the model saddle horse five gaited class at the Oxford County Fair Horse Show held Wednesday of last week. Dunton also placed second in the five gaited class and won third in gentlemen’s horsemanship. The Waterman home on Turner Road Auburn hosted a second bloom of night blooming cereals drawing visitors from Framingham and Tripp Lake to see blossoms that defy the seven year bloom tradition.
The Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers holds its 19th annual convention October 4 and 5 at the Eastland Hotel in Portland. State President Mrs Noel C Little of Brunswick opens with guidance themed remarks and an address. Everett L Greaton outlines exhibits from the Maine Development Commission with art and crafts by Maine artisans.
Miss Geraldine C McGuiggan hosted a Thursday evening shower at Lower Middle street for Mrs Robert Sutter formerly Miss Cora May Pearson and Miss Elizabeth S Eaton ahead of their weddings to Lloyd Stinson. Guests and gifts noted. light refreshments and social time followed. Missing guests included Misses Florence Wyman Anna Perkins Beulah Pratt Jeanette Dowling Laura Harrington Mary Phillips Viola Arsenault Virginia Kingsbury Marion McGuiggan Emma McDonald and several McDonalds and Sutter family members.
The Central church choir held an old fashioned baked bean supper on Thursday with cabbage salad hot rolls and pies. Members praised a candy gift from former member Mrs. Frederick J. Hoffman and thanked the committee for planning the successful event. Plans were announced for the Federated Choirs of Maine festival in Portland on November 20 at 3 45 PM.
Senorita Anita Lizana of Chile married Dundee businessman R A T Ellis in London. Her wedding dress used two hundred yards of pink dyed horsehair trim, styled in an old Spanish fashion with pink lace mantilla and a large comb, reflecting her famed romantic image.
John Swindells of Lewiston is named champion for rolling peanuts with his nose to raise funds for an election. He also ate the shells with his nose and bet on Paradis, claiming he should have won the sheriff race. Paradis rewarded him with a dollar for loyalty and good sportsmanship when the feat passed Paradis’ home.
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William Woodward keeper of the Doubling Point Range Light writes to Mayor Donald N. Small praising the Bath police and City Marshal Joseph A. Butler for the swift search for his daughter Lucy who drowned on August 6 at Arrowsic. He credits the force with their efficient effort and notes a possible heart attack.
The School department reassigns teachers to relieve overcrowding in Center Street South Street and Mitchell schools. Grade 7 moves from Weeks Street to Central High. Week Street Grade 6 moves to Mitchell. New assignments list several teachers including Miss Coombs and Miss Palmer. The change aims to ease over 200 first and second graders crowded together.
A Pembroke woman found five skunks at a cat’s plate in the barn floor. The mother skunk and four youngsters feasted while Tabby watched in astonishment, the kits delaying to leave as the cat looked on.
Bath police officers Percy W. Kingsbury and Joseph D. Pennell supervise schoolchildren at Center and Court streets and Gente and Mi streets, stopping traffic at noon and after school to aid crossings. The Bath Board of Education praises the service in a letter to City Marshal Joseph A. Butler.
Arthur T. Pepper of 841 Middle street spotted a blaze at the Congress shirt factory last Wednesday night. Pepper broke a door window to beat the fire while Jack Travers rang box 41 at 8 40. Engine 4 booster tank responded and the all out was sounded at nine. The fire, likely from a short circuit in a flat iron, damaged a few shirts with slight smoke. Business resumed Thursday morning.
Miss Alice Henderson of New Berlin N Y becomes instructress at Bath Memorial Hospital Training School for Nurses. New pupils enrolled include Kathleen Brown Beatrice Clark Mildred Footer Vanessa Gaddis Helen Gunn Jessie McClure Edna and Katherine McDonald Margaret Tourtillotte and Laura Knight.
The Acton fair celebrated Dr Frederick A Bragdon who has served York county and nearby New Hampshire since 1888. Attendants gave him Doc Bragdon Day honors a gold horse mounted on marble and a check to buy a new horse.
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