Ship Building Progress and Shipping Policy Debate
The article discusses wartime shipbuilding gains and the U S shaping board's report on merchant marine needs. It highlights private enterprise as key to a revived U S merchant fleet, and notes currency of congressional action and loans for rehabilitation, plus plans for New England Blood Credit Corporation to aid flood victims. It also covers proposed 40 percent rail freight rate increases to support U S mail carriage and a pending Interstate Commerce Commission brief seeking rate revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darive
Amerie
United States
Individu
Congress
Bath
John S
Vermont
New England
Maine
Railroads seek substantial increase as 1927 closes
The brief argues that increased operating costs far exceed mail pay gains and railroads are entitled to a substantial rate raise. It notes higher traffic rates past and questions whether upcoming years will produce seasonal or higher-than-expected industrial gains amid favorable outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Youaresent
Tlenry Bord
Small-Sheridan wedding in Woolwich and Portland
Parker DD Small of Portland and Miss Goldie Sheridan of Woolwich married Saturday morning at ten in a ring ceremony performed by town clerk Mrs. Clara Reed. The groom is a machinist, son of Mrs. Elmer Small of Portland, and the bride is daughter of Charles Sheridan of Woolwich, with Miss Gertrude Galloupe of Bath as attendant. They will reside at 220 Cumberland Avenue, Portland.
Bath schools announce tuberculous health seal sale results
North grammar led with a 20.58 dollar sale. Junior high finished second with 23.9. Dike school third. A Biddeford father paid hush money for paregoric for an infant. A barber received a cash tip before cutting hair. Chester Moore, UMaine sophomore and Gamna Delta member, visits Rev. Wilson in Wilton and earns three sets of freshman numerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Bath
North Grammar
Eoand
Dike School
Chester Moore
Wilton
University of Maine
Th Gamna Delta
David L. Wilson
Middle Street
Mr. Moore
Bridge plans debated by Kennebec towns in Maine
Fifty years after, Hallowell residents discuss a new Kennebec crossing. Chelsea proposes to contribute 6000 dollars toward the project. Rumors mention possible bridges at Richmond, the Narrows above Bath, and Fiddler Reach below.
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Maine
Hallowell
Kennebec
Chelsea
Richmond
Bath
Fiddier Reach
Obituary of Walter D Hatch at Brunswick Home
Walter D Hatch died at his Brunswick home after several years of illness. Born December 15, 1850 in Georgia, he was an expert in repairing bank locks with the firm he served as treasurer for many years. He held leadership roles in local clubs and was a Republican active in town and party committees. Survived by a sister Miss Lanna A Titel. Funeral Thursday afternoon at his Marine Street residence.
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Walter
Haniel
Trans - Wreck
Poesday
Dee
Georgia
Saimnel
Melinds
Middle West
Tie
Hatefield Lawn Swing Co
Wars Spoporats Ghd
Brounswick
Tert Yeas
Wars
Tower and College Club
Phe
First Parish Congregational
Deel
Lanna A. Titel
Sl Ives
Local barber Joseph P Crane dies suddenly at home
Joseph P Crane a well known local barber died Monday evening around 7 000 at his home from acute indigestion. He leaves wife Winifred and two sons John and James Crane and had spent most of his 45 years in the city. He worked with Edwin W Bonney on Prout Street and prior roles included work at Bath Iron Works and Texas Steamship ships. He was a member of the Eagles and formerly co ran a shop with the late Joseph Mulroney. Funeral set for Thursday at St Marys Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Edwin W. Bonney
Prout Street
Mr. Bonney
Bath Tren
Texas Steamship
Yeu
William
Perkins
Joseph Mulroney
Colby
Tie
Theerie of
Eagles
Windéard
Winifred
John
Dimes Caaine
Porthone
Yin St. Mars Church
Alvary Cemetery
Seven year old Mary Boudreau dies after hospitalization
Mary R Boudreau seven daughter of Phil and Delphine Boudreau of West Bath died after illness and surgery at Children's Hospital Port and She Was taken with pain between the right knee and hip Dee. 11 inflammatory condition led to operation. Survived by five brothers Fred erick Marshall Vat Dennis Robert and one sister Prisca.
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Mary R. Boudreau
Phil
Delphine Boudreau
Point Road
West Bath
Children’s Hospital
Porth
Frederick
Marshall
Vat
West Pahn Bench
Rha
Dennis
Robert Boudreau
Prisca Boudreau
Maine Serial of Commerce
Aubry
Death of Thurry J. Elliott Newsman and Bath Sealer
Word arrived Thursday afternoon of the death in Hartford Connecticut of Thurry J. Elliott formerly of Bath. He was the son of Mrs Szera Elliott and for many years engaged in novelty advertising. He returned to Bath ten years ago and served as sealer of weights and measures. He had been in a sanitarium at Stratford for the last several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
Thurry J. Elliott
Bath
Szera Elliott
Tie
Startford
Death of Capt Charles D Prescott TH at Seath Gardiner
Capt Charles D Prescott TH longtime Woolwich mariner dies Monday while visiting daughter Mrs James Tadner. Funeral held Monday at Divs Perry Congregational Church officiated by Rev David T Wilson. Burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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Charles D. Prescott
Woolwich
Seath Gardiner
James Tadner
Divs Perry Congregational Church
Daevid T. Wilson
Central Coagations Church
Bath
Durial
Riverside Cemetery
Frances G Oliver funeral held for widow of Capt Oliver
The funeral of Mrs Frances G Oliver widow of Capt Calvin Oliver was held Thursday at 1 p.m. at her son Frank S Oliver's home on Washington Street. Rev Littlefield of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were her three sons Frank S Oliver of Bath Edgar A Oliver of New York and Bert A Oliver of Bath along with former Alderman Charles Oliver of Bath. The body was taken to Georgetown Center for burial in Oak Cemetery.
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Frances G. Olver
Calvin Oliver
Frank S&s. Oliver
Washington Street
Reve
L. B Littlefield
Wesley Methodist Church
Prank. S
Bath
Edgar A
New York
Ngbert A. Oliver
Mast Bostons
Charles 2. Oliver
Georgetown Center
Oak Cemetery
Newell Leads Dinner on Blue Ribbon Line Plans
William S. Newell, Bath Tron Walk Corp. head, attended a Portland Easthof Hotel dinner where renewed efforts to base Port h Port as a four day passenger terminal for the Blue Ribbon Line were discussed. Attendees included Gov. Trewster, Henry Merrill, and Rep. Wallace White, with talk on merchant marine subsidies and Maine New York audience interest.
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William S. Newell
Bath Tron Walk Corp
Gay
Erewater
Easthof
Portland
Porthad
Brewsters
Maine
Maschusettis
New York
Perme
Gov. Trewster
Carl B. Morrison
Tlenry F. Merrill
Port O
Hitnam W. Krieker
Maine Publicity Burcau
Arthur GG. Staples
Joechstein Journal
William S. Neswell
Bath Tron Works
Wallace T. White
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commattee
Totse
City Hall Architect Contract Is Signed
At a meeting of the building committee a contract with architect Charles Loving of Boston was signed by Chairman James E. Drake. The work will begin immediately on plans and forms of proposal. Boston-based fees will be paid. City Treasurer Ralph Sk. Hall was tasked to arrange disposal of the current buildings on the site and report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursdiy Hoon
Charles Loving
Boston
James E. Drake
Beesten Oatronce
Loring
Toston
Drake
Times
T Rps
City Treas
Ralph Sk. Hall
Prayers for J P Oliver Civil War Veteran Held
Prayers for Jusith P L Oliver, Civil War veteran, were pronounced Thursday afternoon at Chadbourne's undertaking parlors by Rev T J Skillin of First Baptist church. Burial was in Oak Grove George Wotton Jr returned to Athol Massachusetts after Christmas with his parents and was accompanied by his friend Tarence.
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Oliver
Chadbourne
T. J. Skillin
First Baptist Church
Oak Grove
George
Wotten, Jr
Athol Mass
J. T. Reawmond
Miss Isabelle Robinson Returns to Nome After Christmas
Miss Isabelle Robinson, who spent Christmas with relatives in Rockport, returned to Nome on South street Monday.
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Isabelle Robinson
Rockport
Yher Nome
South Street
Santa Claus Delights Bath Children at Annual Matinee
Nearly 700 youngsters gathered at the Bath Opera House for the Christmas matinee. Santa arrived early, spoke with children about their requests, handed out candy canes, and helped light a decorated Christmas tree. The program ended with the children singing Silent Night as bells and reindeer noises echoed through the theater. The Bath Military and Naval Home children attended as guests.
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Bath Opera House
Santa Claus
Santa
Bath
Matnee
Wood not guilty in Brunswick motor liquor case
Edward A. Wood and Theodore Jones, both Brunswick drivers, were arraigned in Bath municipal court on charges of operating motor vehicles under the influence. Wood was found not guilty, while the judge advised that oil and gasoline do not mix. The arrests occurred near railroad crossings last Saturday afternoon. Judge Walter S. Glidden is set to speak at a Winter Street Church Men's Club event Friday night.
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Edward A. Wood
McLellan Street
Theodore Jones
Jordan Avenue
Brunswick
Keegan
Bath
Wood
Pejepseot
Edwards
Brunso Police
Sagadahock County
Walter S. Glidden
Winter Street Church
Annual Tea and Pound Party At Bath Old Ladies Home
New Year’s Day event from 3 to 5 p.m. invites Bath residents to visit the Bath Old Ladies’ Home and meet its sixteen residents. The home, run by Bath ladies, welcomes all to bring a “pound” and share tea, with emphasis on an annual community inspection and participation.
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Old Ladies’ Home
Bath Old Ladies
Bath
Cosmopolitan Club Christmas Dance Delightful Event
The Cosmopolite club held a Christmas dance at the Masonic hall with grey and white decorations and Christmas trees. Dick's Harmony Boys provided music as guests enjoyed refreshments during intermission and a festive evening for Bath residents and visitors.
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Cosmopolite Club
Masonic
Helen Hlartwell
Alien Johnson
Lillian Miller
Abbie Brackett Kelley Dead in Newton Mass
Mrs Abbie Brackett Kelley died at her Newton Massachusetts home after months of illness. She previously lived in the West and Brunswick work as a Western Union telegraph operator before marriage. Survived by mother Emma Knapp and son Francis Th Kelley of Winchester Massachusetts. Funeral in Newton, burial in Bangor.
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Bath
Abbie Brackett Kelley
Newton
Mass
Kelley
West
Brunswick
Western Union
Baxter Couple Host Christmas Eve at Washington Street Home
Mr and Mrs Rupert TE Baxter entertained a small gathering at their Washington Street residence on Christmas Eve. Guests played cards during the evening.
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Hon
Rupert TE Baxter
Washington
Cross Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A filled crossword puzzle list with numerous horizontal and vertical clues covering verbs, prefixes, anatomical terms, math and geography items, plus named entities and abbreviations. The grid references include many standard crossword entries such as alleviation, toward, maiden loved by Jupiter, ancient lake Geneva name, and various prefixes, numbers, and suffixes.
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Lake Geneva
N. W
U. S
Vase
Personal notes record guests visiting Bath and area
Alvah Morse attends a Boston radio school and visits his parents in Bath. Guests include Mrs. Charles Boyd of Newton and others from Brookline and Boston who spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs John W. Hyde at Firhurst. A Christmas tree and 160 covers marked a supper hosted by Mrs. Bernatto and Mrs. Colby.
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Alvah Morse
Boston
Charles Morse
Washington Street
Charles Boyd
Newton
Mass
Olive Guild
Son Eastham
Brookline
Pr. Miller
Bath
John HW. Hyde
Firhurst
John Bernatto
James Colby
Woolwich
Seldon Yale Osborne
South Orange
N. J
Langdon
Christmas gatherings mark Bath and New York social rounds
Mrs Stephen Nolan of New York formerly Miss Margaret Feoter of Bath is ill in a New York hospital per Bath reports. Mrs W A McNeal hosted a Christmas dinner at 30 Dummer Street with Alder man and Mrs Ralph Covel and others. Warry Lemont hosted friends on Washington Street for a Christmas tree and supper, with Santa delivering gifts to guests including Kittridge and Lemont families.
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Stephen Nolan
New York
Margaret Feoter
Bath
W. A. McNeal
Dummer Street
Alderman
Ralph ©. Covel
W. ©. Covel
Charles A. Lockery
Warry Lemont
Washington Street
Eleanor Burns
Delia Cloutier
Joseph Lemont
Aml
Wallace McDonalds
Charles Lemont
FE. W. Haggernt
James B. Lemont
Charles Haggett
Donald Crosby
Arthur Haggett
Harold Haggett
Mr. Lemont
Fred Witham
Nelson Waters
Lee Wade
James Lemont, Jr
Paul Lemont
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Merine
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American Automobile Associatio
Pachard Kromet
Newneland
New Ténghland
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Hore
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Sheridan
Walter D. Hatch
Joseph P. Crane
Harry J. Elliott
Frances G. Oliver
Oe Newell
City Hall
Charles G. Loving
Dunlap Commandery
Masonic Temple
Dunlap
K.P. Teek
Dhidge Walter S. Glidden
William A. Busher
George W. Vallery
Rockland
Grand Commandery
Glidden
Grand Lodge of
David J. Wilson
N. Gratz Jackson
Dye Warren B. Kershner
Grand Chapter of
George J. Goodwin
J. P. Oliver
Cosmopolitan Club
Joly Bernattea
Irma Bernatto
Benjamin Colby
Theodore Thaw
Jacek Bernatt
Pearl Smith
Nina Smith
Merton Wright
Theodore Ham
Lothair
Lowell
Quid
Benjamin
Jeanette
Jack
Irina
Atal
Akie Ie
Tirieiai
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Drew
Gills
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Bare
Europe
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