Improved Highways Reform Efforts Spark National Drive
The National Motorists Association reshapes efforts for better highways urging state highway commissions to report on unrestricted use of tracks for commerce and data from police and engineers. A Hampden County official, Charles Clason, offered a ride to a pedestrian who then robbed him at gunpoint, underscoring risks of aiding strangers on the road.
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National Motorists Association
United States
Ieter
Vetyai
Charles Chason
Hampden County
Mass
Mr. Clason
Gardiner
Richmond
Brunswick
Clason
Australia Plans Two 10 000 Ton Cruisers To Boost Fleet
The piece notes Australia eyes two 10 000 ton cruisers amid fears of Pacific peace vulnerabilities. It argues the Washington treaty weakens the British navy and leaves dominions exposed while foreign navies grow stronger. It also mentions a Senate bill to add eight 10 000 ton cruisers and modernize battleships, blocked by tactics but hoped to pass on reconvening.
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Australia
Pacific
Senate
House
Congress
Birthday clubs honor July fourth president
President Coolidge born July fourth has inspired birthday clubs nationwide. Many families celebrate the date and will name sons after the President. William Ty Tall of Bath becomes eligible for club membership as a July fourth birthday baby.
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Coolidge
William Ty Tall
Bath
Farrington Accepts GOP Nomination For Governor Campaign
Senator Frank G. Farrington accepts the Republican nomination for governor and begins campaign plans. Ballots arriving at Augusta for the official recount as demanded. experts say it may take until week’s end before all ballots reach Augusta and recount can commence.
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Frank G. Farrington
Augusta
Bath Keeps Pace With National Shipbuilding Slump
Reports from many cities show Bath not worse off than others as shipbuilding remains dull nationwide. Traveling salesmen covering large regions say Bath stands up comparatively well amid the broad downturn.
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Bath
Bath City Hospital Fourth of July Benefit Raised
A large sum was raised for Bath City Hospital through a Fourth of July celebration organized by civic women. The group initiated the drive and their efforts were praised by local citizens for supporting the welfare of the institution.
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Bath ‘City Hospital
List of Bath Taxpayers Continues Amid Dense Ledger
A lengthy Roll of Bath taxable individuals and firms appears, listing owners and heirs with assessed amounts. Notable entries include Hyde, Edward W. trustees, Jackson family members, Kennebec Greenhouses, Clintons, and Morse firms among many others, with totals reaching substantial sums.
Early Beach Visits Highlight Summer in Popham Area
Travelling men tour cottages along the two beaches while Rev W N Bryant conducts services at Parker Tread and Small Point chapel. Riverside hotel hosts many July and August guests as Dr A F Williams and Miss Marilla Williams visit with Col C D Wainwright and Hon J I Stacey family. Lieut John F Williams, West Point graduate, visits grandparents amid Fort Ethan Allen duty assignment.
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W. N. Bryant
Parker Tread
Small Point
Fred Thumiston
Riverside Hotel
A. FF. Williams
Marilla
Anita
John F. Williams
West Point
John H. Stacey
Fort Ethan Alien
Vermont
Willis Ballard
Portland
Oranges Boost Weight in Undernourished Children
Experiments with 109 children show oranges as the most effective weight builder for undernourished youngsters. Groups received milk, oranges, both, or orange juice, with oranges outperforming milk alone and juice less effective than raw fruit.
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A. F. Morgan
University of California
Cruising Houseboat Building Under Way at North Bath
North Bath is constructing a GS foot cruising houseboat by foreman Worrey of Kelley Spear Co for FL Voss and Capt. Moore now living in Florida. The frame is complete and launch is planned for October. The boat will cruise southern waters and may lead to further builds in the area.
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North Bath
Bath
Tierbert
Worrey
Kelley-Spear Co
Voss
Capt. Moore
Florida
Maine Republicans to Attend Conference in Boston
Harold M. Sewall a Maine member of the National Republican committee travels to Boston with prominent Maine Republicans to meet William M. Butler and discuss party affairs. Expected attendees include Mrs. Guy P. Gannett chair George L. Emery Eva Mason Frink G Farrington Bert Fernald Carroll Reedy Teague Linnell and others.
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Plon
Harold M. Sewall
Maine
National Republican Committee
Boston
Carrell I. Reedy
Tra
Teesey
William S. Linnell
Portland
Cumberland County
Bethel Box Mill Destroyed In Fire At Bethel
A Bethel box mill owned and run by Fred Tyler burned Saturday. The fire cause is undetermined. Loss runs about 10000 dollars, with the building insured for 6000. Tyler operates a canning business and produced boxes at the mill employing several men.
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Fred Tyler
Bethel
Tyler
Madison Moore Furloughs With Washington Parents
Madison Moore a yeoman on the U S S Chaumont recently arrived in New York from China is spending a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Wellington A Moore of Washington street.
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Madison Moore
Chaumont
New York
China
Wellington A. Moore
Washington Street
Sagadahock Wins State Tub Race Breaks Record
Sagadahock of Bath wins the state tub race with a 242 feet 7% inch record on the stand. Neptune of Newburyport places second as others trail with distances from 216 feet to 205 feet. The event includes multiple tubs, prize money, and a bustling fair with booths and civic group participation.
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G. F. Burgess
Rockport
Albert KR. Havener
Rockland
Sagada
Tosi
Archie Carey
Ambrose McNeil
Sagadahock
Archie
Newburyport
Neptune
Mass
Niagara
Brunswick
Robert Cosgrove
Gardiner
Senator Baxter
James W. Plaisted
Portland
Counee
Helcea
Randolph
Androscoggin
Topsham
Massasoic
Damariscotta
Little Tub Baxter Jr
Orphans’ Home
South End Boys
Bath
Albert Rt. Tavener
Street Fair Draws Crowds at City Hospital Benefit
Booths along the park west side drew cheers and funds for the City hospital on Friday evening. Col Dummer Sewall chapter D A R showcased a white blue booth selling ice cream run by a large volunteer group. The old Sagadahock House stage coach was a highlight with costumed performers. Flowers sold out fast under Miss Winnefred Johnson, while the Colonial club offered cigars and other items. Penny candy, live music from a Uice orchestra, and varied food booths kept the crowd busy all day and evening.
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Graham Blandy
Louise Green
Joe Doyle
Frank Sheridan
Langdon Hill
Grace Church
Mary Gibbons
Florence € Nalderwood
Arline Troop
W. Dayton Hill
Edith Cochran
Martha Bates
Emma Reed
Central Church
Frank S. Wakefield
Owen J. Ledyard
George
Bessie Hunt
Mildred Nichols
Susan Mitchell
Nellie Goodrich
Harold W. DeLong
American Legion
J. Horace McClure
John Hart
Werkins
W. Albert Downing
E. J. Murphy
Gardiner Rogers
Madelyn Davis
Guy Crosby
City Hospital
Ric Saggett
William Brown
David Rich
Leena Spicer
Helen Levicka
Ina Allaby
Etella Dolloff
Adelaide White
Marcia Moulton
People’s Church
Sterling Bible Class
Corliss Street
First Baptist Church
Bath Board of Trade
Col. Dummer Sewall
Morse
Summer Street
Low
Margaret R. Foote
Alice Robbins
Allen M. Irish
Clarence Johnson
Flora Randall
Abbie Minott
Howard TB. Johnson
A. M. Cutler
Janet Cutler
Ella I. Briary
Corrie If. Varney
Howard Staples
Fred D. Hill
Alice Mhorey
Agnes Humphrey
Crosby
Elmer D. Hodgkins
L. M. Lord
Alice Varney
John A. Legro
Lemont Tarbox
Carroll Watson
Roger Skillings
Mark Hennessy
Elizabeth Randall
Omar Trott
Beatrice Duprey
Priscilla Magoun
Tedford Null
Anne Kimball
Sewall W. Percy
Uice
Harriet
Lena Green
Paul Brooks
Margaret Cummings
Edgar Powers
Cecil Veilleux
Rotary rest room hostesses named for upcoming dates
The Rotary club rest room will be staffed by a rotating list of hostesses from July 10 through July 25 led by Mrs. Charles C. Low and Mrs. Harry B. Sawyer on July 10 and followed by pairs including Mrs. Henry F. Butler, Miss Annie Cox, Mrs. Harry G. Deering, Mrs. Harry T. Passmore, and others. Hotel Sanford proprietor W. H. Bennett ends his role. Edward K. Allen and John K. Sawyer named to succeed. Town guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Phorburn and daughter Priscilla of Reading visiting Bedford street hosts Alfred and Mrs. Pratt.
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Annie Tl
Palmend Ati
My Seca
Veces Valmer
Harriet BE
Mary Valier
Clatta
Valmer
Julia ML
Mildred
Eee
Sarah Be
Parks
Charles Be
Feore
Puvrine Botnikea Oy
Rene Ce Tassinore
Harry Ty
Passino
Peete
Trestable
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Richardson
Hemer Be
Jinlenur
Bsanes Bray Essa
Tide
Harris
Tates
Rogers
Owen Tl
Ted Krogers
Wanwalt
Gssie
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Crates
Casputss
Ateapaugh Sun
Peaslee
Frank Py
Lottie M. Pendleton
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Edward
Katwirth
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Iecs
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Helen Nichols
David T. & Sons
Ine Perkins
Dorothy F
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Perow
Augustus
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Sri
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Timphrey
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Winslow
N. Roo
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Bronugoe
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Thomas T
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Flavell
Phimmes
Willian
Popham
Deveh Steamboat Co
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Pratt
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Rowe
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Sewall, M.W. & Company
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Richard Reheirs
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Harry B. Sawyer
Henry F. Butler
Annie Cox
Harry G. Deering
Harry T. Passmore
J. Edward Drake
Daniel T. Dougherty
Owen J. Ledyard
Percy Nickerson
Henry W. Owen, Jr
Oliver Moses
Elwell
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Charles E. Hooper
Edwin Dodge Hardin
E. M. Fuller
Clarence A. Wpeaslee
N. Gratz Jackson
John J. Desmond
Melvin H. Beerwort
Mitchell C. Arel
Harry F. Stetson
Eugene M. Desmond
Harry W. Tucker
Clinton J. Wilson
Andrew S. Merrill
Langdon T. Snipe
W. H. Bennett
Hotel
Sanford
Edward K. Allen
John K. Sawyer
Vennett
Wells Beach
Jack Phorburn
Priscilla
Reading
Mass
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Alfred Pratt
Bedford Street
How Could It Mrs Gass I Parrot Conversation
A humorous exchange as Mrs Gass vents about a silent parrot after two years. Mr Gass jokes about giving it a chance, reflecting lighthearted domestic banter in stray stories.
Sagadahoc to Send Fourteen to Camp
Sagadahoc county will send 14 young men to the Citizens' Training camp at Devens Mass for August. Bath contributes eight Richmond five and Bowdoinham one. The senior is Karcher S Jackson of Bath in his third year. Two year men include Harold J Carter James I Ham Harold R Herbert George J Shaw and Philip H Randall. Branches list Karcher S Jackson Bath Inft Harold J Carter Red Sig Corps James J Ham White Inft Donald B B Wilson Basic Ellery H Doyle Basic Mark A Jackson Basic William A Jack Basic Gordon W Harrington Basic Richmond Harold R Werbert Red Taft George J Shaw Red Inft Clifton G Melvin Charles H Soule Basic Philip H Randall Red Car Bowdoinham Kenneth R Webber Davie.
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Citizens
Devens
Mass
Bath
Richmond
Bowdeinham
Karcher Jackson
Harold J. Carter
James I. Ham
Harold R. Herbert
George J. Shaw
Philip
Randall
Karcher S. Jackson
Bine
Red Sig. Corps
James J. Ham
White Inft
Donald BB. Wilson
Basic
Ellery H. Doyle
Mark A. Jackson
William A. Jack
Gordon W. Harrington
Richmorth Ilarold R. Werbert
Red Taft
Red Inft
Clifton G. Melvin
Charles Hl
Soule
Basig
Philip H. Randall
Red Car
Bowdeinhiumn
Kenneth R. Webber
Davie
Busy Season Expected at Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor anticipates a busy season with new construction including a replacement block after last winter’s fire, many cottages rising, a completed cold storage plant, and a new steeple at the Catholic church on Atlantic Avenue. Fisherman Henry Ford of Gloucester eyed prospects in the Fisherman’s Cup race. a 100 hp Scripps motor mahogany speedboat left Reed-Cook Construction for Portland for Casco Bay use. Oak Grove hotel hosted an open house concert and dance with Trookline Massachusetts orchestra delivering music for townspeople and guests.
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Boothbay Harbor
Atlantic Avenue
Henry Ford
Scripps Moor
Reed-Cook Construction Co
Portland
Casco Bay
Oak Grove Hotel
Trookline
Mass
Squire Hall and President Share Birthday on July Fourth
William T. Hall, noted attorney and admirer of President Coolidge, discovers he and the president share the same birthday. Both plan to celebrate their birthdays on the Fourth of July, highlighting a friendly bond between them.
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Squire Hall
William T. Hall
Pres. Coolidge
Mr. Hall
Death of Henry Keen A Bay Point summer resident
Henry Keen a longtime Bay Point summer resident died in Brooklyn New York on Friday. He was returning from a convention in Atlantic City when he fell ill. He leaves wife Mrs Keen and mother Mrs Francis A Keen of South Weymouth Mass two children Ruth and Henry Jr and Mrs Tammond Weiting of Weymouth. Funeral was held Monday at Newtonville Mass.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry Keen
Bay Point
Newtonville
Mass
Keen
Atlantic City
Francis A. Keen
South Weymouth
Ruth
Henry, Jr
Tammond Weiting
Funeral for A M Holbrook at family home in Chestnut Street
Funeral of Austin M. Holbrook was held Wednesday afternoon at his parents home 37 Chestnut street. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended with ample floral tributes. Rev. John Swetnim led the service with Mrs Mabel M. Harris and Edgar W. Dunbar singing. Bearers were Ray Cummings Arthur Gediman Percy Low and Edward Burns. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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Austin M. Holbrook
Chestnut Street
John Swetnim
Mabel Mwarris
Edgar W. Dunbar
Ray Cummings
Arthur Gediman
Percy Low
Edward Burns
Oak Grove
Rockland Man Pleads Guilty To Speeding On Fourth Of July
Jesse Feyvler of Rockland pleaded guilty to speeding on North street during the Fourth of July, arraigned in municipal court before Recorder Frank T. Turner on a complaint by State Motorcycle Patrolman Russell B. Plummer. The complainant said Feyvler was about 80 mph. Feyvler paid a total fine and costs of $14.25.
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Rockland
North Street
Frank TI. Turner
Russell B. Plummer
Weyler
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