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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1929

Page

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Maine publicity push eyed to boost tourist trade report

A probate court session outlines a plan to seek a generous Maine publicity appropriation from the legislature to expand tourism outreach beyond state borders. Senator Arthur G. Spear argues for broad funding, noting current efforts are modest compared with other states and that continued promotion could attract visitors, increase spending, and even encourage some to buy summer homes in Maine.

Arthur G. Spear Cumberland County Maine Weert Commonwealth Tim State

Veteran Firemen Host Banquet Highlights Group Spirit

A Bath event featured Wellington A. Moore praising organization and teamwork at the Bath Box Co. banquet. Speakers included Rev. George B. Wolstenholme and Major William W. R. Kimball recalling fire department history, stressing pride, solidarity, and shared heritage.

Wellington A. Moore The Bath Box Co Iron Works Treas Bath Tron Works Corp Bath Vanda Priest B. Dane Brookline Mass Phiic Morgan George B. Wolstenholme People’s Churcen William WR. Kimball William M. Rogers Devs Otis Kimball

Maine to Welcome Saxony Prince for Summer Visit

Prince Ernst Henry of Saxony plans a two month stay at Poland Spring this summer amid Maine’s winter sports charm. He toured Lewiston linked to the American Election Metal Corp project with Dr Paul Schwartzken, expressing interest in Maine’s recreational appeal and potential for a new plant.

Poland Ernst Henry of Saxony Maine Pine Tree Paul Schwartzken New American Election Metal Corporation Lewiston Prince Henry Biz Trince Ahelostioe Conmany

Unclear OCR Text From City Hosts Event

Fragmented OCR from a social gathering listing guests from New York City and local hosts at 16 Highland Street. Text is garbled with names and events unreadable, referencing Beley Milton Tait and others with incomplete phrases about a child and punishments.

George Beley Elmer Milton New York City Wiliam T. Tait Highland Street Beley Milton Vuat

Modern Woodmen Enjoyable Bath Camp Party

About 50 members of the Modern Woodmen of America Bath camp 7407 attended the sixth annual roll call on a Wednesday. A baked bean and brown bread supper was served at 6 30 by Frank B. Chellis George P. Moody and Rolvin H. Bowie. Unused food was donated to the Golden Rule Mission. Officers installed by Past State Consul Charles C. Toothaker included Clifton W. Tedford consul Joseph Brown past consul George P. Moody advisor William H. White banker Roscoe P. Higgins clerk Rolvin H. Dowie escort J Wilfred Roy watchman W Stanwood Cutting sentry Fred A. Bowie manager for three years.

Bath M. W. of A Frank B. Chellis George P. Moody Rolvin H. Bowie Golden Rule Mission Bread Street Charles C. Toothaker John Conant Clifton W. Tedford Joseph Brown William H. White Roscoe P. Higgins Rolvin H. Dowie J. Wilfred Roy W. Stanwood Cutting Fred A. Bowie

Melody And Mirth Prevail At Opera House Show

The concert featured Hap’s originality with a pink backdrop and bright stage lighting. Eugene M. Desmond led the orchestra with Reg Stacey boosting the brass. The Honey Boy Harmonists and a troupe of twenty chorus members delivered a peppy, well pitched performance with sharp costumes. End men in tuxedos completed a polished presentation of song and comedy.

Hap Jimmy Loans Cepere House Opera House Eugene M. Desmond Reg Stacey Mr. Desmond Honey Boy Sam Povich F. J. Higgins A. A. Burden D. de Young Jos. Milligan O. S. Adams C. T. Fortier S. B. Wardik R Andrews H S. Walker C .E. Davis R. P. Davis PF. E. Pamy H. P. Morse D. S. Leavitt N. L. Norton E. V. Reed E F. Dinsmore R. L. Brownell Edwin H. Lowell Edwin R. Andrews Haviland Torrey Herbert Douglas George Hunt Edwin Ramsay Harry Hall Ralph Small Ralph Blakeney

Gorillas Growth and Care at Washington Zoo

A young male gorilla gifted by W. P. Chrysler to the Washington Zoo grows slowly toward a possible 400 to 1000 pounds. Captured on the West African coast, he bonds with humans as a safeguarding measure. guards stayed with him initially to prevent distress. He showed childlike behavior upon release, embracing keeper J. Buck, but staff note he may never view apes as equals.

W. P. Chrysler United States Africa J. L. Buck Mr. Buck Osyrane Buckamily Zoo Coville Br. Buck Carpenters Coud Oda Copenkey

Gorilla in Monkey House Described by Observer

Omar W. Folsom recalls a gorilla's experiences among gibbons and orangutans, noting playful interactions, staged moves, and apparent enjoyment of human visitors. The piece details a move to a solitary cage and observer crowds at the lion house, along with a society notice naming officers and their titles.

Dr. Mann Monkey House Lion House

Officers Conduct Federal Board Tests In Bath

The federal board for Coast Artillery status examined Maine National Guard officers at the Bath Armory on Sunday. Newly appointed or promoted officers before the board included True B. Eveleth promoted to captain, Carliom Hammond to captain, Albert Gray and Cornelius Magee to second lieutenants, John Brubaker and Lloyd Daniels to first and second lieutenants, and Raymond Livernois to second lieutenant. Visiting officers had lunch at the Phoenix at noon.

Federal Board Coast Artillery Branch Maine National Guard Henry W. Owen, Jr C. A Bath Gilbert. M. El-lott Med. Dept Brunswick Sherman J E. Willard C. A. CG Rockland True B. Eveleth Portland Carliom H. Hammond Camden Albert W. Gray Corp Cornelius Magee John H. Brubaker

Orphans Home Defeats North Grammar in Lopsided Victory

The Orphans Home team extended its winning streak by routing North Grammar 34 to 6 on Saturday afternoon. Armstrong and Dearborn led the victors with standout play while Grindle starred for Orphans Home and Parks played for North Grammar.

F.G Moris Armstrong Pipley Orsborn I U Dearborn Norton Grindell R. Lee North Grammar G. Hgs Parks G Levine Curtis Stevens Oliver Whitehouse Orphans North Grammar Uafternoon

Acadia Pythians Install Officers

Acadia lodge K of P installed officers for the year Thursday night led by District Deputy Grand Chancellor William Mann with Ed ward McLellan as grand master at arms and Fred H. Pratc as grand prelate. An oyster supper followed the ceremony.

Harry B. Williams Loring A. Roberts Albert A. McLellan Otis Munro Russell Ll. Kenney Harry H. Watson Fred D. Hill Seth Stewart Charles 8. Dunnine Edward H. Hartwell Acadia Lodge K. of P William Mann Edward McLellan Fred H. Pratc

Wollaston graduate Miss Helen Malcolm heads to Oberlin College

Miss Helen EF Malcolm of 126 Clay Street Wollaston Mass daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Malcolm graduated from Quincy high school January 23 as highest honors pupil in class of 115 She plans to enter Oberlin College next Fall Summers at her grandparents farm Mr and Mrs Pred H Sparks in Phippsburg Mrs William R Freeman of High Street left for New York to visit her sister Mrs Walter T Paine and to await her husband the captain of the Steel Navigator due February 10

Helen EF. Malcolm Clay Street Wollaston Mass John C. Malcolm Quincy High — School Malcolm Oberlin College Oberlin Pred H. Sparks Phippsburg William R. Freeman High Street New York Walter T. Paine

CROSS WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LIST

A compact word puzzle listing numerous clues across horizontal and vertical sections. Clues cover soldiers in trenches to the unknown river of terms, with many entries and abbreviations, suitable for a newspaper puzzle page.

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