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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1930

Page

5

Rotary Talk Covers New South Prospects and Bath Water Case

Henry W. Cobb of Tougaloo College discusses Southern progress after the Civil War and Mississippi oil prospects. The report also details Bath Maine water supply history, the 1915 Bath Water District creation, and the Maine Water Co. assets and current plant status.

Henry W. Cobb Tougaloo College Tougaloo Miss Sabine Conggaloo College Jackson Cobb South Mississippi North Edmund P. Briggs Chet Plant Little Louise Stevens Register of Deeds Visi Frank W. McLanathan Lawrence F. W. Knowlton Montreal George Gilchrist Tilton N. H Walter Whipple Winnetka, Tr William Averall Aria Nk Mathews Hudson, Mass Charles F Giles Boothbay Bath Water District Maine Water Co William 8. Newell Rupert H. Baxter Elwell S. Crosby Meadows River A. B. Leach & Co New England

Massachusetts first woman air pilot Mrs James K O'Donnell

Mrs James K O'Donnell becomes the first woman in Massachusetts to hold a student air pilot license. The Bath Opera House manager's wife speaks of aviation progress, her plane Helen M Roche later American Eagle, and plans to seek a local field while noting wartime charity work and postwar aviation hopes.

the Times Sawan Fem Massachusetts James K. O'Donnell Bath Opera House Commonwealth of Massachusetts Helen M. Roche American Eagle B. C United States Europe Bath

Poultry Raisers Planned Farm Tour Across Coastal Counties

Sagadahoc county poultry raisers join an Androscoggin delegation on Tuesday August 26 for a Farm Bureau tour of Knox and Lincoln counties to visit poultry farms. The group departs Auburn at 7 00 and meets at the Bath end of the Kennebec bridge about nine, visiting Foster Jameson's Waldoboro farm first, then Albion Wonner Friendship Maynard Kenney Thomaston Frank Piper and F M Johnson Waldoboro.

Sagadahoc County Androscoggin County Farm Bureau Knox Lincoln Androscoggin Auburn Bath Kennebec Bridge Waldoboro Foster Jameson Albion Wonner Friendship Maynard Kenney Thomaston Frank Piper Rockland F. M. Johnson

Stop sign case nets light fine for milk driver

Edmund Higgins of North Bath, a milk truck driver for Owen Rogers, was ordered into court Tuesday morning by Constable Ernest Pinkham. He pleaded guilty before Judge John J. Keegan to failing to stop at Western avenue and High street, and received a $5 fine with costs suspended.

Edmund Higgins North Bath Owen Rogers Ernest Pinkham Western Avenue High Street Higgins John J. Keegan

Miss Nan Wishart Visits Quincy Relatives

Miss Nan Wishart of Quincy is spending a week with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. John Wishart on North Street.

Nan Wishart Quincy Mass John Wishart North Street

Walk About Bath with Aged Files and Note Changes

Stroll through Bath in 1962 to identify active tradesmen. Major Thomas Harward builds the ship Union at the old North End yard with a 60 ton designation. Capt John H. Lowell to command her for New Orleans, while Captain Joseph H. Torrey leads another vessel to cotton trade. Local shops line Arch and Prospect streets with grocers, jewelers, a livery stable, hardware, furniture, and a new pastor engaged. several names and businesses are listed as operating in the area.

Bath Thomas Harward Ship Union Dummer Secall Bana Seabee Tolens Call & Siso Rideouts John H. Lowell New Orleans Joseph H. Torrey South Mesas Wiliam Mose Wiliam Tapscott Toms August E Joe Sagadahoc Howse Creboe S&s. Anderson John Matthews S. W. Heath & Co Crockery Gramite HC. Donner Pweler Robinson &Cotton Selime Groceries Cormer Prost Perry Streets Jacob S. Sewal

Maine motorists show interest in safety drive

Maine motorists respond to a state safety campaign warning that vehicles deemed a menace to the public will be compelled to comply with laws before the drive ends. Public officials urge adherence to statutes to improve road safety and reduce hazards.

Maine

Many Cars Robbed of Motor Meters in Russell Park Area

Several residents report motor meters stolen from cars Sunday night in Russell Park near Limcoln Street and Middle Street between Union and South. A Pord truck four tires were also stolen. One neighbor saw two men prowling near a car with a missing meter. City Marshal Prlace checked second hand stores but no sales were found.

Pive Russell Park Limcolm Street Middle Street Union South Streets Academy Street John Prlace

Golf Match Sunday at Sebasco Course

A Sunday golf match will be played at Sebasco Course with 14 belies and morning and afternoon sessions. Four top locals compete as gallery viewing is encouraged. Alex Chisholm holds Shore Acres course record with 23 under par.

Alex Chisholm Shore Acres Heles

Residents debate Bath assessors in census era

The fragment notes voters discuss Bath assessors and city demographics. It cites figures on school aged children and ward rankings, including numbers like 530 and 209, referencing a U.S. Census city table with totals and named wards. The text hints at broader questions about gender roles and city leadership.

Ward Four Renee Et Rene Tracting

Gold Star Mother Is Feted At Surprise Monday Party

A Gold Star mother received a surprise party Monday evening with local Legion members offering appreciation for her service. Attendees welcomed her with a ceremonial insignia and expressions of gratitude for her sacrifice.

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New South Incorporated Bath Water Supply Co Arthur Sewall Charles Davenport L. W. Houghton John 8. Elliot Thomas W. Hyde John H. Kimball Franklin Reed F. H National Water Works Syndicate Boston Ng Gan BB Brunswick OLD Bay State Sone Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Phope Hyde & Co Aise Lambert & Cifford James C. Momrot T. Theo Sebasco Course Alex Chishokn Marshall Sewall Jay Povich Emmy Hammond Bottling Emma E. Crosby He Legion
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