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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
1
Public notice appears from a 1909 postal filing stating second class matter designation and registration at the post office under the act of March. The fragment notes mailing status and official classification for newspaper distribution.
Governor Gardiner expands the State Highways Commission with James C. Boyd of Portland Frank A. Peabody of Houston and Clyde H. Smith of Skowhegan to three two and one year terms respectively The trio brings engineering and public service experience with Peabody representing the minority party and Smith and Boyd returning veterans of Maine highway governance The article notes road allocations totalling 3500 for Phippsburg with 1000 aimed at Popham Beach 1000 at Sebasco 1000 at West Point and 500 at Small Point, aided by Capt Henry W Butler and Bath delegation efforts.
Textile and other plants moving into the South faced early calm but growing strikes with increasing violence. As industries expand, labor agitators are seen preparing to push regulations as drastic as those in New England, challenging mill management in these new fields.
The head of Roland Smith post Legion plans to back a city wide effort to maintain a Boy Scouts presence. He will seek support from local organizations ready to back worthy causes. He believes an active Scouts program benefits the boys and the community.
A hopeful note expresses belief that the Legion boys will succeed in their worthwhile undertaking, bringing benefit to the city or town in which it exists. The aim is viewed as a commendable effort with community value and expected positive impact.
Maine led the abolition push as Clarence Darrow predicts the death penalty will end. He notes fifteen states pursued abolition bills this year with New England and the Far West likely to join eight already abolishing capital punishment. States listed include New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts Indiana Missouri Maryland West Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Arkansas Colorado California Washington.
The American Automobile Association reports February 19 price ranges for gasoline from twelve to twenty seven point five cents a gallon, excluding state taxes, with Atlantic Seaboard averages around 17.9 cents for straight run and 21 cents for high test. Local cinema progress notes Bath now offers talking movies, matching larger cities in equipment quality. The writer praises municipal and commercial improvements as beneficial to the city and its visitors, signaling continual advancement.
Railroads across the country report a strong push to reduce accidents with figures up to January 1, 1929 showing an average decline of thirty five percent. Some lines achieved reductions as high as forty to forty five percent in their accident counts.
Off coast skirmishes recur as revenue cutters fire across bows to force ships to heave to and be searched. Most encounters are minor, yet they show authorities still employ preventive naval measures though the nation is not at war.
The article argues for constant Forest Week importance to well being and notes multiple moose sightings around Cush ing, with residents reporting one to three animals seen near highways and fields as cars pass by.
The Republic or Hiberia on the southwest coast of Africa was founded in 1822 by American colonization societies that sent free Negroes there as settlers.
The long decline of steam powered travel along Maine’s coast prompts regret as services fade from Boston to Portland and Boothbay Harbor. Rising operating costs and more car travel meet tepid demand, with wages up and freight rates failing to sustain profits. The Rockland Portland line once thrived when freight was cheap, but the service faded after World War I, leaving commuters to adapt to motor transport.
The basketball squad of the Winter Street Sunday school held its season finale at the church on Wednesday of last week. About 30 people including squad members, invited girls, and guests enjoyed clam chowder, pickles, ice cream, and cake supervised by Katherine Leonard. After supper games, music by the Mackinnon sisters, and singing closed a pleasant evening with chaperones Mrs. Arthur Purington, Miss Leonard, and Miss Jaques present along with Rev. Edwin D. Hardin and William Perkins.
A large silver cup denoting the Maine high school typewriting championship has been awarded to Arthur B. Scott, principal of Moise high school, to retain until a new winner is announced at this year’s contest. Miss Lillian Stover of Morse high school won the cup last year at Bangor. A smaller cup was sent with it to Morse to remain as its permanent possession due to a delay in forwarding the big trophy. Stover’s name is engraved on the big trophy awarded annually to the winner.
Wiscasset light heavyweight champion Carlton faces Johnny Bouchard of Old Town in a heavyweight showdown at Bangor on April 30. Bouchard is regarded as Northern Maine’s top heavyweight, making this an acid test for Carlton.
A patriotic meeting of the Sons of Veterans and auxiliary drew good attendance at Shorey District, featuring musical numbers, readings by Shorey family and Albert Henderson, solos by Beverly Shorey and Frances Day, and an interlude with the Shorey Orchestra. The program closed with a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
Miss Mary Paine returns Thursday to High street from several weeks in care with her sister Mrs Robert Smythe. She is accompanied home by her brother Philip Paine who is visiting for a few days.
The Bath City Hospital Alumni Association held an afternoon meeting at 2 30 with officers elected for the year Violet Ellis as president Lewis Spicer as vice president Eric B Haggett as secretary and treasurer Flower committee members were Mrs Ernest Rogers Mrs Edward Hartnett Entertainment coordinated by several members and the alumni medal to be overseen by Mrs Ralph Small Updated by the annual gathering the hospital community confirmed leadership and activities for the coming year.
The Keep-It-Up 4-H club of West Bath held its first meeting of the year at Lowell school with 12 members. Elected were Joseph W. Larrabee local leader, Mrs. Larrabee assistant, Anstress Larrabee president, Betty Rose vice president, Dorothy McCabe secretary, Emily Larrabee treasurer, Hayden Rogers reporter and cheerleader. A planning committee of Walter Larrabee Dorothy McCabe and Hayden Rogers was named. Dorothy McCabe and Betty Rose were chosen to plan an entertainment for Friday April 26 at 8 p.m. Miss Mildred Brown and Charles Eastman will attend.
The 20th and final Winter Street Church Men’s Club gathering drew a large crowd as Dr. Warren E. Kershner screened wildlife reels filmed in Maine. New officers elected: Jack Verheus president, William A. Fall vice president, Charles M. Webber secretary, Charles M. Miller treasurer. Program committee: W. E. Kershner Edward B. Smith Harry C. Webber Rev. E. D. Hardin.
Real estate transfers recorded in the Sagadahoc registry over the last two weeks include Bath Sadye Miller et al to H P Small Co Joseph Charles Footer to Thomas Gagnon et al George L Merritt to Leona E and Caleb Burns William C Chadbourne to Ellen Frances Dunning Bowdoin The Diamond Match Co to Henry W Bickford Bowdoinham Clifford W Gray to Otis B Gray Richmond Eliakim McCabe to R A L Colby Topsham William A Alexander to Emile Laffely.
The wedding of Mrs Doris M Pitman and J Rupert Wing occurred Friday afternoon in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Mrs Wing is daughter of D W Mills of Dover and has lived in Bath on Cobb Road. Mr Wing is son of Mr and Mrs Henry L Wing of West Bath. After short trips to Boston and New Britain Conn they return to West Bath where Wing runs a dairy farm. Arthur Leeman of 13 Somerset Place has recovered enough to be out after two weeks illness.
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Dr Craeeak Arthur G Oliver and Luther Thompson presided as guests at a Genesta Chapter gathering. After refreshments a social hour followed with Congregational singing led by Ralph Small and Arthur G Oliver, a humorous song by Thomas F Perkins, readings by Mrs Ethel Sampson Mrs Beatrice Rand and Mrs Maud Phinney, a Merrill duet, a Wishart vocal with piano, and a closing Star Spangled Banner. Attendees look forward to future meetings.
The Maine Methodist conference mourns Rev. Herbert L. Nichols 64 who died suddenly in a Portland hospital. His funeral was at Centenary church in Skowhegan where he served ten years and had just been reappointed for a 11th. He leaves wife Annie May Simpson two sons Francis A. and Thomas and a daughter Mrs Willard Lebroke plus siblings. Mrs Nichols aided in his ministry and planned to fill the pulpit Sunday.
The children’s meeting at 27 Andrews Road Thursday afternoon featured songs prayer and a Bible story. Prizes were awarded to Ruth Conley Dorothy Coburn Leah Merrill Eunice Pinkham and Eunice Nadeau gave a solo. Next Thursday prize compositions due. Additional meetings are announced for Nazaren e and Central churches with Rev. Jett and Rev. Wilson as speakers.
The W C T U meet under humane department auspices with praise for state humane agent Harry Thompson. Mrs Bickford and relatives highlighted lifelong service. Miss Ruth Emerson resigns as children's leader. committee to draft resolutions formed. Mrs Willet led a children's meeting at Winnegance Church.
Miss Ruth Leora Emerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Emerson of Springstreet married Edward Hubert Annis son of Mr and Mrs Charles Annis of Waverley in a small Friday morning home ceremony conducted by Evangelist Lawrence B Greenwood. The bride, valedictorian of Morse high School class of 1927, has led the evangelistic department of the W C T U with Loyal Temperance Legion meetings weekly. The groom, a graduate of Waverley Academy and attendee of Eastern Nazarene College, will reside in Columbus Ohio after a Connecticut visit with friends.
The first water shipment of coal to the Kennebec arrived Friday aboard the barge Rockhaven, carrying 1546 tons of anthracite from New York. The vessel was towed to Bath by tug Seguin and tied at Howard Coal Co. Dock. Tug Pejepscot departed Saturday for New Brunswick towing empty pulpwood barges. East, in winter quarters, was towed from Southport and will be prepared to haul several hundred tons of bituminous coal to Augusta early next week.
The first of a series of three auction tournaments occurred Thursday night at the Cosmopolitan club house. Twelve tables competed. Capt. Lillian Lewin led the Scratchers to victory with 17 040 points, ahead of Capt. Doris Dyer and the Scrutinizers with 13 291. Next tournament set for Thursday May 2.
The Wesley Ladies Aid held a long day meeting with readings, poems, and musical numbers. Members praised past treasurer Mrs Ida es tata and celebrated president Mrs Carrie Sampson with a gold piece and birthday cake, as Eva Cahill served sherbet and cake.
Col Edward E Farnsworth, commanding officer of the 8th Coast Artillery, led a Federal inspection of Battery H of the 240th Coast Artillery at the Bath Armory. It is Farnsworth’s last inspection before retiring Oct 1 after 30 years of service. He praised Capt J Horace McClure and his NCOs for a top showing, with 46 present of 54. Maj James Dusertbury accompanied Farnsworth.
The annual YMCA billiard tournament ended with Duncan Farrell taking honors. Nathan Watson and Daniel Hall reached the semi finals before Farrell defeated them. Farrell dominated each match and won the final 50 to 32 after leading Hall by ten points.
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