West Bath Tour for the Farmers of Two Counties
Farmers from two counties join the West Bath tour organized by the Farm Bureau and Grange. The program includes poultry and dairy farming demonstrations, visits to E C Donnell’s farm, and discussions on alfalfa and retail sales in Bath. A practical roaster sales scheme and talks by Rose Brothers are featured, with Nilsson Higgins noted as a White breeder.
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Parm Bureau
Grange
Brunswick
Bath
New Meadows Inn
West Bath Park
Mal
Rogers
West Bath
Polks
E. C. Donnell
Donnell
J. W. Larrabee
APDL
Rose Brothers
Tein
Miss Higgins
Farm Bureau
Liquor Seizure Near The Willows By Henderson Crosby
Sheriff Albert Henderson and State Highway Officer John P. Crosby halted a loaded Mack Autocar truck carrying 365 cases of liquor west of Blind Crossing on the Bath Brunswick highway. The raid netted $25,000 to $30,000 in liquor, part of a cumulative four month total near $70,000 in the region. Officers faced seven armed rum runners who fled into nearby brush, with one suspect promising to return as a crowd of witnesses and vehicles chaotic the scene.
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Albert Henderson
Blind Crossing
Bath-Brunswick
the Willows
John P. Crosby
Maine
Crosby
Henderson
Nest
Prescott
Brunswick
Bath
Massachusetts
Wood Road
City Whitney
Maine Officials Endorse Tax Cuts Campaign
State Tax Assessor Frank H. Holley criticizes high public costs and backs the New England Council drive for reduced local, county, and state taxes. He cites Maine’s October retrenchment and March budget cuts as evidence that continued taxpayer pressure and cooperative efforts can lower assessments and expenditures.
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Maine
Frank H. Holley
New England Council
Dec
Mr. Holley
New England Counc
Holley
Dudley Harmon
New England
Knight
Council
State House
Boston
Grange
Boy Falls From Ledge Drowns In Kennebec River
Five year old John R. Burton slipped from a 15 foot ledge at Rogers shipyard and drowned in Bath. Central Maine Power Co. workers and local residents attempted resuscitation for over three hours before declaring him dead. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Burton of Hyde Park Mass, was playing with a companion when the accident occurred.
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Bath
Central Maine Power Co
John R. Burton
Drummond Street
Kennebec
Rogers
Albert Burton
Hyde Park
Mass
Ralph McInnes
Mr. Bowie
James Ledyard
Evan Marston
Paul Johnson
Frank Wakefield
Lawrence Chester Dana
Warren Parris
Robert Dow
Dollar Days Bargains Hit Bath This Weekend
Merchants in Bath coordinate a two day Dollar Days sale offering double and triple value on standard, up to date staples and specialties. Friday and Saturday promise gala shopping with prices not to be duplicated this season.
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Bath
Bath Department Store Scorched by $10,000 Sunday Fire
The Bath Department Store at 26 Center Street suffered a $10,000 blaze Sunday afternoon, gutting over half the ground floor and ruining thousands in stock. Fire confined most damage to the rear showroom area while front merchandise was saved. owner Samuel A. Levin plans to reopen after alterations as insurers had recently reduced coverage.
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Bath Department
Center Street
Annie Palmer
North Street
Samuel A. Levin
John P. Crosby
John Place
Langdon Green
City Hall Square
Levin
Bath Iron Works Heads Deny Out of Town Worker Preference
Bath Iron Works president William S. Newell said the company favors Bath citizens when qualifications are equal. He noted 128 of 130 payroll workers are Bath residents and questioned rumors of nonlocal preferences. The piece also mentions upcoming visitors from Brooklyn and plans for a stay through Labor Day.
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New York
Pres
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Bath
Pres. Newell
Shipping Board completes diesel engine transfer program
The Shipping Board finished its diesel conversion program started in 1924 with a $25 million authorization. The project, costing about $23 million, converted steamers to diesel propulsion, showing long haul efficiency and boosting U.S. diesel expertise and shipyard experience.
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Shipping Board
the Shipping Board
Congress
Miss Betty Plummer Returns to Bath After Visit
Miss Betty Plummer spent two weeks with relatives at Protein Harbor and has now returned to Bath.
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Betty Plummer
Protien Harbor
Bath
Farm Bureau Tour Highlights Edna Higgins Poultry Farm
Farm Bureau and grange leaders plan a visit to the largest poultry plant in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties owned by Miss Edna Higgins of West Bath. The Aug 17 field day tour will include her 1000 to 1400 layer operation and her long poultry house.
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Sagadahoc
Androscoggin
Edna Higgins
West Bath
Farm Bureau
Grange
Easler Denies Frame-Up in Brass Pipe Case
Herman Easler denies knowledge of a break at the Hardy Summer home in Bath. Kenneth Radley claims Easler aided in stealing 40 feet of brass pipe and selling it for junk to Jack McKeiver. Police and Judge Keegan assess the allegations and frame-up claim.
Sagadahoc Grand Jury Indicts Easler on Charges
In a late crime report Easler is bound under $500 bonds awaiting the October session of the Sagadahoc grand jury. The case moves forward as district authorities pursue the legal process.
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Easler
Sagadahoc Grand Jury
Radley Withdraws Confession In Break At Bath Home
Kenneth W. Radley renounced a sworn confession given to County Attorney Ralph O. Dale claiming Herman Easler assisted in the break at the Summer home of Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Hardy at 243 Washington Street. Radley cited a grudge against Easler and admitted the act was his alone. Mrs. Easler said the motive involved trouble with Radley’s wife, her daughter. Judge Keegan kept Easler on $500 bond.
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Kenneth W. Radley
Ralph O. Dale
Herman Easler
Harvey Hardy
Washington Street
Easler
Keegan
Munsey Sisters Visit Orono and Portland This Weekend
The Misses Josephine M. and Delia Munsey of 15 Marshall Avenue drove to Orono on Sunday. A prior trip on Saturday took them to Portland where they attended the Strand Theatre.
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Josephine M
Delia Munsey
Marshall Avenue
Orono
Portland
Strand Theatre
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Two Counties
Jamestown, Va
Lincoln
Buick
Martin
Pearl Street
Blaze
Flatir
Newell
Galen Low
Jean
Brooklyn
Charles C. Low
Street
Edward H. Hartwell
High Street
Mr. Low
Mrs. Low
Poultry House
Radley
Hardy
Shaw Street
John J.keegan
Municipal Court
Jack McKeiver
McKeiver
Aluminum
WEAR
Ever” Brand
Johnson Bros Brath
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