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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
5
The New and Telegraph Co announces January 1 rate cuts saving subscribers over 300 000 annually. Previous February cuts already reduced toll rates by about 250 000 yearly. The overhaul lowers service connection charges and moving rates for rural lines, revises highway construction cost sharing, and trims desk set surcharges.
Governor William Tudor Gardiner calls for Universal Bible Sunday observance in Maine churches on December 8. The American Bible Society promotes the event to highlight the Bible’s contribution to life and inspire pastors nationwide to urge faithful study of its truths.
The report lists total receipts for the year 1928 with cash receipts for the 15 month period ending in 1928. It notes a rise in bridge tolls and highlights the impact on revenue.
Two ships Notre Dame and Flow sat on the grease as hydraulic jacks and a 65 ton crane failed to move them over the ice. A crowd braved the cold while Miss Dorothy Thebeau and a champagne bottle christened the vessels amid the stalled launch attempt. The effort ended with a stop order at 2 35 PM as tides and grease slowed progress.
Henry F. Merrill of Portland was reelected president of the State Young Men's Christian Association at Bangor during the 48th annual convention. Other state officers also reelected include George F. West of Portland as vice president Herbert S. Emery of Waterville as treasurer and Willard S. Bass of Wilton as secretary.
Lewiston city council directs City Solicitor to draft an ordinance limiting speeds in school zones to ten miles per hour, aiming to boost pedestrian safety near schools.
St Marys Musical Revue at Columbia Theatre ends a successful two night run with about 550 dollars gross for parish building funds. Frs Doucette and Maney led the show featuring Walter Marshall and Kathleen Leonard among many performers, and an array of songs dances and costumes.
Hi Esmaro, a Bath Iron Works private yacht built for H Edward Manville, sails from New York on a 25000 mile voyage via the Mediterranean and North Sea. Capt. Alexander Corkum commands a 38 man crew aboard the 267 foot vessel with two 1200 horsepower diesels, planning stops at Tenerife Gibraltar Monte Carlo Athens and Stockholm with arrival back in New York on Sept 15 1930.
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Australia departed from New York at 5 p.m. Monday on a 137 day world cruise visiting 81 ports in 21 countries with 369 passengers. Highlights include Christmas in the Holy Land and New Year's Eve in Cairo. Notable passengers include Dr. Arthur T. Hadley and Count A. F. Kinsky among others from Yale, Vienna, Chicago, and New York.
Solar lodge Masons held its annual meeting Monday evening at Masonic hall where treasurer and secretary reports were read and approved. Officers elected: David B. Rich worshipful master Edwin H. P. Lowell senior warden Ralph E. Blakeney junior warden Fred D. Hill treasurer Harry E. Litchfield secretary Harry W Cresman member of House committee Henry G. Hodgdon Oscar F. Williams and Arthur H. Price committee of guardians. The first three officers named were made a committee to arrange for the installation.
Miss Jane Edgecomb returns as a freshman to Gorham Normal after spending Thanksgiving vacation in Bath. The move reflects a student’s routine season transition within the campus community.
Miss Helen Varney Brunswick art supervisor led a North Center P T A discussion on daily life through art noting stores expanding art focus and attractive displays. Exhibits by local pupils and Opportunity class students impressed attendees. 51 members attended with 31 transferring to the new Dike school P T A increasing overall membership.
The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry New York laid the cornerstone for three new house wings. Two buildings are named for former faculty members Miss Mary C Strong and Miss Frances H Thompson. The third is Cushing House named for Miss Jane D Cushing.
The Bath Iron Works launched the Flow on a partly successful second try as it slid down the grease bed and into the Kennebec. Notre Dame failed after extended effort, snapping cables and failing to complete the launch.
Bath president Clinton Wilson urges members to speak on their own trades at meetings to boost community relevance. J Edward Pomeroy of Morse High led Tuesday lunch at Hotel Phoenix and is praised as the boys friend for heading Bath Boy Scout efforts. Legion hall meetings sustain a strong troop focused on building capable, disciplined youths. Continued on Page Five.
The advisory advertising committee of the Maine Development Commission set aside 27500 for next year's state advertising in newspapers and magazines, an increase of 7500 from this year. The group met to outline a scheduling plan with members including Charles H. Fogg M. L. Harris Daniel W. Hoegg Hugh Mitchell Harrie B. Coe and Hiram W. Ricker.
Miss Winifred Aderton returned to Boston Sunday afternoon after staying at her mother Mrs Frances Aderton's Edward street home. She is pursuing a course in the Practical Arts and Letters department at Boston University.
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