Maine boosters press tourism push and graduation cost cuts
Shirrie B. Coe urges Maine and Bath to amplify advertising and attract visitors. The piece notes free letters from residents aiding California and Florida campaigns, highlights Bath’s past free ads, and suggests a brighter summer plan. It also reports Morse high school graduation cost reduction aims by the North Center Parent-Teacher Association amid rising expenses and calls for thrift. It previews vigorous 1924 party conventions with platform fights and a hot campaign to follow.
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North Center
Parent-Teacher Association
Morse High School
Radio tuning care urged to curb night interference
A Bath reader in The Independent argues that most broadcast interference at night comes from careless tuning by radio owners. The letter warns listeners to avoid misadjustments, notes the shift to regenerative single circuit tuners, and urges indoor loop receivers to reduce noise and improve reception.
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The
Independent
Hlis
Tro
Bath
Pam
Winton
WNAC
Rdio
Big Power Project On The Maine Coast
An application filed with the federal power commission by Dexter P. Cooper seeks a preliminary permit for a Maine coast hydroelectric project on the Saint Croix river near the Maine New Brunswick border. The plan includes two tidal pools and a powerhouse with ship locks to access Passamaquoddy Bay and nearby towns, but harbor access in rough weather is questioned.
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Commission Ont
Washington
Dexter P. Cooper
Tepire
Dame ‘Dreoss
Tissamiaquoddy King
of Fundy
Denstall Ao
St. Andrews
Hread Parbor
Eastport
Lubec
Extras in Hollywood Causing Local Worry Over Talent Pool
Hollywood producers suspend west coast filming prompting Los Angeles concerns. The Chamber of Commerce reports about 100000 extras registered with agencies, enough to meet demand if studios resume work, despite many companies shutting down.
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Cnany
West Coast
Los Angeles
Chamber of Comerce
Agendies
Bus Service Growth in Chile Outpaces Electric Transit
In Santiago the bus system expands rapidly with around 250 buses in operation. Large forty passenger models clog main streets while smaller routes use three ton buses for about twenty passengers. Fares are double those of electric streetcars, yet service remains competitive and rising.
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Chile
Santiago
Right to suspend licenses of drivers clarified by AG
Deputy Attorney General William E. Fisher states the State Highway Commission may suspend or revoke a driver's license for driving while intoxicated at any time, regardless of court conviction. The opinion argues authority exists under Section 72 of Chapter 21L of the Public Laws.
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William E. Fisher
Mo. Wheeler
Augusta
Law Court
Attorney Generals Department
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Maine Grange Lecturers Meet in Augusta
About 150 to 200 grange lecturers from across the state attend the annual lecturer conference in Augusta at the State House. Merle J. Tharriman of Redfield opens the meeting at 1.00 pm with an address, followed by a round table discussion and a talk by Governor Baxtermine. State Librarian Henry B. Dannack will discuss "Books and Life" and a motion picture program is planned.
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Augusta
Merle J. Charrian
Redfield
State Grange
Hall of Representatives
Tharriman
Baxtermine
Ieee
Henry B. Dannack
Aso
Akron man invents concrete quality testing device
An Akron Ohio man has devised a machine to test concrete work before payment. Patterned after the practice of plugging a watermelon, the device removes a coplug after durdening. The city uses it to check contractors on public work and to verify building inspectors reports.
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Akron
Ohio
Funeral for Mrs Frances J Kingsbury by Rev Wilson
The funeral for Mrs Frances J Kingsbury wife of Thi Kingsbury was held Thursday at 2 30 at her home on Park Street with Rev David L Wilson of Central Church officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Bearers listed include Augustus Perow William Armstrong Frank Perkins and Albert Craven. A separate utility contract approved by the Public Utilities Commission will supply power for ten years to Haskell Silk Co Westbrook and street lighting to Camden and Rockport by Central Maine Power Co with twelve GE poles to be installed near schools.
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Frances J. Kingsbury
Thi 1. Kingsbury
S Park Street
Central Church
Augustus Perow
William AL Armstrong
Frank Perkins
Albert BL Craven
Oak Grove
Madison Power Co
Haskell Silk Co
Westbrook
Public Utilities Commission
Gacm
G Pan
Central Maine Power Co
Camden
Rockport
Central Maine Power Go
General Electric
Rockland
Phippsburg Set To Nominate Two Read Commissioner Candidates
It is reported that the Winneganee district may nominate two candidates for read commissioner at the March town meeting in Phippsburg.
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Winneganee
Read
Phippsburg
Rare Panama Canal Zone bees studied by American Museum curator
Dr. Frank Luts of the American Museum of Natural History returned from a fourteen month Canal Zone expedition. He studied native bees of Panama, noting stingless but skin burning species, honey in grape-sized cells, and varied nest sites from hollow trees to large hanging nests. The Barro Colorado Island area yielded rich wildlife as Gatun Lake flooded.
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Frank FE. Luts
Department of Entomology
American Museum of Natural History
Canal Zone
Panama
Latz
Barro Colorado
Islind
Gatun Lake
Lutz
United States Army Department
Simar
Colorado
Holy Name Society entertains officers at St Mary’s
The Holy Name Society of St Mary’s church hosted a Sunday reception at the Clifford house on Chestnut street for new officers and parish men. The program featured St Mary’s Orchestra concert, talks by Rev N J Troran and Eugene Desmond, piano solos by Rev Fr Dubay and Roy Arsenault, and a drive to recruit parish members.
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Holy Name Society of
St. Mary's Church
Clifford
Charles Burgess
Edward McCormack
John McCole
Paul Gurney
Harold Footer
Eugene Tlart
Henry M. Biggins
Roy Arsenault
John Mulcahy
Eugene Desmond
Arctic Scene Impresses Kennebec River Transit
The Kennebec river froze over Sunday, creating a real Arctic view. Hockomock ferries faced delays entering Woolwich docks, while the Fernando Georges struggled on Monday before ice cleared by noon and both boats resumed trips.
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Kennebec
Woolwich
Maine Central
Rockland
Bath
Maine marks centennial towns in eastern region for 1924
Four Maine towns Brownville Burnham Maxfield and Medford celebrate 100 years since incorporation by the Maine legislature in 1824. The eastern section towns will observe centennial events this year with public observances and local ceremonies anticipated.
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Maine
Brownville
Burnham
Maxfield
Medford
Morse Pupils To Present Gypsy Rover Operetta
Morse high glee club and orchestra stage The Gypsy Rover with an all local cast led by Miss Martha Bates. The program features Meg Yara Sinfo Rob Sir Gilbert Howe and a chorus of students plus several dances and songs including My Gypsy Lover and Stolen Gypsy.
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MORSE
Morse High
Morse Glee Club
Martha Bates
Frances Oliver
Meg
Annie Hart
Yara
Hello
Harriet Morse
Marto
Jack Dougher
Sinfo
Zara
John Trayes
Rob
Gilbert Howe
Paul Brooks
Constance
George Martendale
Lydia Baxter
Lord Craver
Edwin Powers
Leslie Whitten
Nina
George
Frances Sprague
Capt
Jerome
Paul Moore
Tobey Lyon
Ephriam Pooler
McCorkle
London
Stuart McAllister
Lackey
Butler
Lloyd Hooker
Omah Trott
Gladys Bickle
Harriet
Helen Brown
Helen Furber
Pauline MacDonald
Elsie Carter
Margaret McCabe
Velma Cornish
Adelaide Campbell
Doris McKay
Queen
Mary Cunningham
Agnes Costello
Evelyn Plummer
Pearl Oliver
Carl Pinson
Fred Silshy
Gordon Harrington
Enna Colby
Harriet Moody
Jennie Merry
Edwin Bates
Percy Black
Hiram Stevens
John Sheldon
Mildred Hope
Eighth Grade Beats Seventh in Low-Scoring Street Match
In a Friday game at Weeks Street grammar school the Eighth grade defeated the Seventh 7-0. One floor basket by Perry, plus seven Eaton fouls and three points from the line, carried the winners. Cornish and Perry starred. for the losers Orr and Hamilton led in action. four personals kept Orr on the floor.
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Perry If
Jackson
Cornishe
Stewart Re
Losier If
Wilson
Narmilton ¢ Crocker
Orr
Harrington
Trott
Lyden
Real estate transfers sweep Sagada county records
Registry of deeds shows Bath Tops ham Georgetown Perkins Phippsburg Richmond and West Bath recording multiple transfers. Notable moves include Lewis Avery to Arthur Avery in Bath and Cushman to Cushman in Phippsburg with several other buy and trust transfers across the listed towns.
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Sagadahoe County
Richmond
Whippsburgh
Bath
Topsham
Georgetown
Perkins
West Bath
Lewis J. Avery
Arthur TR. Avery
Howard Coal Co
James A. Comeau
Fred J. Andrews
Amery TY. McLellan
Jeannie D
Mrs Morrill Hamlin to Lecture on Current Events at Bath Cosmo Club
Portland's Mrs Morrill Hamlin plans a four lecture series for Bath residents at the Cosmopolitan club starting next Saturday at 2 15 pm. The talks will cover current events and are open to both men and women with many tickets sold. Two strangers tried to buy moonshine with a seedy mare and a pong before bootleggers faced federal raids.
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Morrill Hamlin
Portland
Bath
Cosmopolitan Club
Biddeford
Porthland
Rockland Chamber Plans Special Meeting on Railroad Proposal
The Rockland Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting this afternoon to act on a proposed Maine Central Railroad service change. The plan would end the Sunday night westbound train from Rockland, hindering Camden and other nearby communities from getting satisfactory service.
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Rockland
Morse Girls Defeat Alumni in Fast League Game
The Morse girls basketball team beat the Alumnae 28 to 10 at the Morse gym. Leola Ward led Morse with 17 points from seven floor goals and three fouls, while Dorothy Davis topped the Alumnae with two floor goals. Morse led at every period, 6-2, 15-8, 19-5, 28-10, with quick passing and a faster pace, though Morse players rotated positions throughout the game.
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Morse
Leola Ward
Ward
Dorothy Davis
Aumnae
Marion Gorham
Pauline Kingsbury
Lydia Baxter
Emily Choate
Alice Hartnett
Bernice Worrey
Eulah Mitchell
Eleanor Verry
Gorham
Morse Second Team Defeats Sophomores 14 1
Morse High School second team hands Morse Edward Little rivals a 14 to 1 defeat. Doyle and Iarrington starred for the winners while Wegan led the Sophomores in a game notable for floor scoring droughts and limited action. Referee Hayward.
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Morse
Sophmore
Sophs
Doyle
Iarrington
Wegan
Prag Secrets
Plant and Oliver Win Last Half of Match
Lesley Plant and Maurice Oliver gained 7 percent pins on the 133 seat. Manning and Berry scored in Portland Thursday night. Portland bowlers beat the 20-string route by 60 pins. Plant rolled 1013 pins, the high total, while Oliver matched his Portland alley score with 48 dollars in winnings.
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Manning
Berry
Lesley’ Plant
Maurice Oliver
Portland
Park
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