Bath urged for golf course and country club proposal
An editor argues for a Bath Maine golf course and country club to boost industry and tourism. The letter contends a waterfront city benefits from recreation, hotels, and tax revenue and calls for civic cooperation and a small business member fee.
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the Independent
Bath
Kennebec
Maine
Pleasant Streets
Brunswick
Portland
Augusta
Waterville
Bangor
Sath
Rockland
Belfast Mear
Northpore
Bar Z Harbor
Southbay Harbor
Lath
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Fractures Left Leg in Bowling Alley Accident
George Brookings fractured his left leg Thursday night at the Park alleys on a slippery runway. He had just scored a game and warned others to be careful about the dangerous spot before his accident. He was taken to the city hospital.
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George Brookings
Maine Buys Fort Baldwin and Other Historic Forts
The state of Maine purchased Fort Baldwin near Popham Beach and other old forts including Fort McClary and the Sugarloaf Islands from the United States. Transactions totaled about 11 000 dollars funded from the state contingent fund as deeds signed by Secretary of War John W. Weeks. The forts, once military assets, are preserved as historic landmarks and likely public reservations.
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Popham Beach
Henry G. Hodgdon
James C. Mulligan
Board of Assessors
Owen J. Peary
Ormer
Board of
Fort Wopham
State of
Maine
Fort Baldwin
Sabine Hill
Kennebec River
Bath
Fort McClary
Fort Constitution
Portsmouth
Nile
Sugarloaf
Fort Meary
Fort Edgecomb
Edgecomb
Fort St. George
St. George
Fort Machias
Machiasport
Fort Kinx
Bucksport
Fort Knox
State of Maine
John W. Weeks
United States
Buecksport
Solar Lodge Masons Install Officers in Historic Ceremony
Francis G. Cooke, retiring Master, received a gold past masters jewel at Solar lodge No. 14 FL & AL ML during a capital installation of officers. Grand Master and officers presided with Charles G Senborn as grand chaplain and Harry B. Thompson as grand marshal. Cooke praised as one of the lodge’s best masters. Refreshments followed. New officers include Henry G Shaw, Sanford Nickerson, Luther Thompson, Fred J. HM, Harvey Litchfield, William Currie, David Rich, Jason Merrill, Perry Thompson, Otis Card, Arthur Stearns, and William Trodgkins. It marks the first time a retiring master installed his successor in Solar lodge history.
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Francis GG. Cooke
Solar Lodge No. 14
FL & AL ML
Charles G Senborn
Harry BE. Thompson
Tom. Sylvester
Rowland
Mar Cooke
S.S
Otis
Pine Tree Circle Elects Its Officers
Pine Tree circle Companions of the Foresters of America elected officers at their umnust meeting Thursday night. The lineup includes chief companion Mrs A O Gallant sub chief companion Mrs J P Cary financial secretary Mary P Murphy recording secretary George W Johnson treasurer Nellie M Johnson right guide Mrs George W Dall inside guard Mary S A Tetgue Teac Meena Te outside guard Mrs Harriet Coyle trustee for one hour Mrs Lilian M Wing appointed circle deputy Installation set for January 10. John Conway of Back Bay Boston visiting his parents on York Street.
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Pine Tree Circle
Foresters of America
A. 0. Gallant
J. P. Cary
Mary PP. Murphy
George W. Johnson
Nellie MM. Johnson
George W. Dall
Mary
Harriet Coyle
Ella Sumimerton
Baxter Declines Bid for Maine Governor Reelect
Gov Percival P Baxter announces he will not seek re election in June GOP primary stating he served Maine honestly and will retire after his term. He notes questions from citizens and says Maine has qualified successors including Albert Re Day AL S Crawford Jr and Ralph O Brewster for the Republican nomination.
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Percival VT. Baxter
Guy Baxter
Maine
Gov. Baxter
Guv
Tam
Parkhurst
Dpercival P. Baxter
Albert Re Day
Jungor
AL S. Crawford, Jr
Caribou
Ralph O. Brewster
Porthind
Senate
Cumberland County
Brunswick reports missing girl case prompts search
Hida Gertrude Merritt a Brunswick ninth grade pupil left home on Thursday morning with a two dollar bill and loose change to pay bills. Police have since searched the town and state wide broadcasts describe the 19 year old girl as large for her age weighing 145 pounds with light brown hair brown eyes and medium complexion.
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Hida Gertrude Merritt
W.C. Merritt
Boody Street
Brunswick
Fish Prices Fluctuate at Portland Docks After Heavy Landing
Nearly 100000 pounds of unmixed fish on Portland docks Monday plus more in prior days caused a price slump as skippers iced their catch for better quotes after Christmas. Dealers paid 2 1 2 to 6 cents a pound for cod and 50 cents a pound live weight for lobsters locally, with some Boston buyers reportedly at 60 cents.
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Portland Docks
Portland Press
Herald
Boston
Orr's Island
Woman mayor suggestion sparks Bath borough debate
In Bath, speculation grows over a woman candidate for mayor amid calls for reform and party caucus changes. Readers recall prior experience in city government while supporters urge open nominations and cross party cooperation ahead of the nine week away municipal election.
Hub Hosiery Mills Employees Celebrate New Year Party
Employees at Hub Hosiery Mills held a New Year party at the Washington and Center streets plant. They shared picnic lunches, exchanged gifts after a draw, and enjoyed nuts candy and tints. Manager Ralph Motard received a fountain pen and cigars as a gift from the group.
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Thosiers Mills
Washington
Center Streets
Eiis
Ralph Motard
Tresday
Church Watch Night Service Marks New Year
The Church of the Nazarene held a watch night service starting at ten and continuing past midnight with Bible study and prayer led by Rev. George D. Riley. After the new year began, hymns were sung and final exercises concluded around 12:15 a.m. Mrs. Joseph Solovich and daughter Mrs. A S Schwartz left Tuesday for Boston for a visit.
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Church of the Nazarene
Ten Aid
George D. Riley
Joseph Solovich
A. S. Schwartz
Boston
South End P T A honors sheriff and deputy with gifts
At a New Year supper in Washington Street rooms, Sheriff and Mrs. Wilbur Oliver and Deputy Sheriff John A Norris and his daughter Miss Alles were guests of the South End Parent Teacher Association. Gifts were distributed from a joke tree with wives and workers receiving tokens. Norris and Oliver received humorous items and the event included a mock warrant for contempt of court. The Auburn Poland Spring underpass danger prompts local chamber plans to address the bridge safety.
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PLPLA
Gratz Jackson
Leland Mitchell
Iver
Norris
Oliver
Carroll. Deering
John A. Norris
Singadahoe
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South End
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South End Parent Teacher Association
Reading
John
Governor Baxter Holds Sheriff Grant Resignation in Limbo
Governor Baxter received the written resignation of Sheriff Edmund W. Grant by mail. The move follows Grant and attorney W. S. Lewin's conviction in federal court on conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act. Baxter aims to appoint a successor of high character who will strictly enforce all laws, especially prohibition, to maintain county safety.
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Edmund W. Grant
Grant
W. S. Lewin
Houston
United States District Court of Danger
Corant
Poherehy
Aroostook County
Aroostook
Phils
Nan
Aroos- Took
Ralph Bragg Becomes Chief of Division at Central Maine Power
Ralph W. Bragg was named division superintendent as Central Maine Power consolidates Bath and Brunswick districts into a Bath division. The new division spans from Edgecomb to west of Yarmouth and includes Lisbon to Lewiston. Bragg’s Bath office remains. John Humphreys and Howard Campbell continue as district superintendents in Bath and Brunswick respectively. Bragg joined Bath Tram Works in 1910 and came to Central Maine Power in 1925, with prior work at Rockland and Belfast offices. Miss Alice Corliss is visiting in Port Td.
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Central Maine Power Co
Bath
Brunswick
Ralph W. Bragg
John C. Humphreys
Howard Campbell
Boothbay Road
Edgecomb
Yarmouth
Chamberland County Power & Light Co
Bath Tron Works, Ltd
William S. Newall
Central Maine Power Co.p
Rockland
Belfast
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