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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
4
The Wiscasset area reports a busy week with the Old Bristol Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Joseph Kennedy’s Alna home, a Legion auxiliary event planning an Oct 17 installation, and social visits by Mrs. Georgianna Lilly and others. Juror lists are issued for Superior Court. town meetings consider Birch Point tax settlement and road project needs.
The West Bath Girls Keep It Up club meets Friday September 27 at Rosedale Farm. The 12th meeting on September 21 had all members present except one. Wayne Rich newly attends as county agent and discusses the club exhibit at Topsham Fair and reorganizing the club. Several Bath residents attend regional meetings and visits, with names of local families and churches appearing throughout the report.
The Morse College team dominated Bath in a 27 to 0 opener. Morse outgained Cheverus 221 rushing yards to 38 for Bath and had six kickoff returns totaling 152 yards. Cheverus managed 11 first downs to Bath’s one while Morse fumbled five times to Cheverus twice.
Mrs Edwina M Hall returned to the Cosmopolitan club from Mrs David E Richs convalescent home in North Bath after a stay with cousin Mrs Frederick H Kimball of High street Mrs Eugene Shaw left Greenwich Conn for home after weeks with her cousin Mrs Frederick H Kimball Edward C Stiness and family return to Providence from their Summer home and plan to winter in Frostproof Fla Mrs John K Jayne and children guests of her mother Mrs William D Sewall at Washington street after months at Small Point Beach Mrs Harry W Tucker hosted a luncheon with six tables of contract prizes won by Mrs Alden G Smith first place Mrs Bruce H M White second and Mrs Frederick E Drake third South End P T A sewing circle gathered at Mrs Dunbars 366 Middle Street ten members tea and cookies served Mrs Kenneth C M Sills hosted the Episcopal Church Woman s Auxiliary program committee in Brunswick plans for the coming year were discussed among guests including Mrs Frederick E Drake Bath Hon Rupert H Baxter and Bruce White plan fishing trip to Maynard s Camps with ex Governor Percival P Baxter fishing ends at midnight on the 30th return Tuesday
Since June the Sigma Chi fraternity has risen on the Orono campus from Mount Vernon House ruins and will open to students in about a month. The University Inn at Orono is now a cooperative women’s dormitory South Hall. New tennis courts near the Armory have been built, and grounds improved with trees planted and lawns terraced.
West Bath Grange announces Boosters Night open to the public next Monday in its hall with 102 present including 10 visitors. The lecturer will lead the program. a covered dish supper is planned. Sagadahoc Pomona meets in Woolwich Wednesday. appointments were made for pro tem posts.
Federal grand jury in Portland returned eight indictments including one accusing Sheriff Albert Henderson of evading alcohol taxes. The case centers on a New Hampshire sedan and a disputed liquor finding after a Boston Bath telephone call allegedly triggering the investigation. Henderson admits the call and a deputy’s action to release the car, claiming no liquor was found.
Attendance was 18 at a Beacon Street church vestry meet. Mrs. Wilbur H. Crocker presided and committees were named for the church fair and supper. New plans include Rally Day, Thanksgiving aid, watch night, and a Gentlemen's Hostesses shift. More than 45,000 visited the Maine building at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, including Gov. Brann and Gov. Curley.
Woolwich Center services led by Rev Walter Pickett with Rev H H Bishop absent. Montsweag Rally Sunday September 29 includes illustrated talk by T Albert Fields and group discussions with music and pictures. Community visits, social events, and local travel details follow, including dances, farm bureau meetings, and a 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
Announcement says remaining 100000 Come to Bangor labels will be available after first 100000 were delivered to Bangor businesses. Siamese twins appear at Dirigo Theater in afternoon and evening, marking a notable local event.
The Bath Water District outlines its public ownership and improvements. It notes Supt Libby’s rising role after Walter Abbott’s 1934 death and cites successful contract changes with Central Maine Power Company reducing pumping costs. The report praises stewardship, forecasts further updates, and invites public inquiry in Bath, Maine, August 31, 1935.
The Bath Water District trustees emphasize municipal ownership over private aims, noting hydrant rentals under public use. They compare costs and revenues with private systems, arguing public ownership costs Bath less and provides fire protection nationwide.
Miss Adelaide Morse of Winnegance and Harold Mott wed Saturday evening at seven in Durham at the home of Rev. Olin H. Tracy. The ceremony used a single ring service. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Arthur. Afterward, refreshments were served to close relatives at Mr. Mott’s grandparents home.
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