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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
2
The article discusses forest preservation, timber reserves, and U.S. forest productivity, arguing against reliance on foreign timber and urging home growth. It also covers the Henry Ford era automobile insurance debate, New England politics, and postal revenue policy with remarks on Smith versus Reed for the Democratic nomination. It notes declining rabbit populations and questions causes.
Chester H McCabe former Ward 6 alderman urges Sam elected Toei to secure sidewalk and improvements in Ward 1. He denies any motive to unseat officials and praises the fire department led by Chief Turks as among the state’s best.
The Lincoln topic session at the Winter Street Men’s club drew Civil War memories and poetry. William Bailey of Woolwich, a veteran, attended with Mr Brown as onlookers. After the talk, refreshments capped an enjoyable evening. Ruth and Ralph Dale hosted a valentine party at 676 High Street with games and treats, with many neighbors attending.
Morse High defeats Lewiston 20 to 19 in a dramatic Lewiston Armory clash that triggered a postgame melee as Bath rooters flooded the floor. Keenan and Longley traded blows before officials suspended both stars and the brawl subsided in Morse dressing room.
Capt George Barker Jr of Morse High tops the YMCA hexathlon with 22 points defeating Daal Hart who posts 19. Seth Snipe, Robert Manssa, Edmund Rollins, Harold McElnan and M Genthuer place in the event finals. Barker claims three firsts 440 high jump and 440 and leads late to win high point honors as Hart earns first in shot put. Dr Paul A. Gregware demonstrates osteopathic methods at Bailey Evening School nursing class session with home-use examples.
The Independent prints the fifth installment of Levi P. Lemont's unpublished Bath history as compiled by Miss Mary Wellam Till. The text catalogs Bath's early residents, trades, houses, and notable landmarks from Washington Street to Union Street, naming shipmasters, carpenters, merchants, and residents who shaped Bath's growth.
Charles Edgecomb, once a Bath boy now sales manager for Buick Co in Mismi Florida, writes Bath relatives that this winter has been unusually cold and disagreeable. He and his wife visit his mother, Mrs. Blora Edgecomb, nearly every summer.
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Former Maine Governor Percival DP Baxter states he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor. He cites devotion to public duty, then private life, and supports other candidates. Baxter praises Hoover and emphasizes non export water power development, prohibition, and honest government as key issues. He affirms gratitude for support but ends with no public office pursuit.
The phatorn committee of the Republican state committee will include the chairman and vice chairman. Daniel F. B. Field of Phillips and Mrs Fra C. Mason of Dover Foxcroft join Mrs Sarah Anthoine of Cumberland County and Arthur J. K. Werington of Sagadahoc County on the panel. This marks Sagadahoc’s first county presence on the body in years. The panel invites suggestions from any Republican in the state. Leonard Gowell, Keyes Fibre Co. employee in Waterville, retires after weekend family visit at their home on TinH street.
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