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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
5
Bath citizens plan a seasonal garden club push to beautify the city. Clubs, federations, and campaigns across towns foster civic pride and public works like parks and school yards while urging qualified male and female nominees for city government roles.
Rumors swirl that the Mertary-Tlangen farm relief measure may be enacted this session as Congress from the South and West shows a united front. Some leaders, though eager for delay until December, worry politics outweighed agriculture, while President Coolidge remains noncommittal, signaling he will act in the nation's best interest when the time comes.
The city prepares for a new campaign as caucuses approach and candidates for the next city government are to be nominated before the party meetings. The process promises to shape local leadership ahead of the official voting season.
A proposed plan for Maine changes publicity control from the Maine Development Association to a state commission and the Governor and Council. The Maine Publicity Bureau at Portland would continue, with $50,000 yearly from the state. Governor Brewster reportedly endorses the change, aiming for improved efficiency.
A Bath group of ten men forms the Universalist Church Campaign Committee led by Oliver Moses to reorganize the Bath Universalist church. The panel invites liberal believers, expects a fresh start, and aims for broad citizen support with no formal money appeal during the service. The campaign runs February 5 to 12 with Rev. Thiney to preach next Sunday outlining plans.
The South Street primary school, after 50 years in service, is torn down by Richard Morse of Winnesanee, the successful bid winner after city sale last Fall. The board cites health and safety costs, noting extensive asbestos piping, failing heating, sinking sewers, and aged plaster while recognizing valuable timber in the structure. Morse will complete interior clearing now and finish heavier work in Spring, with plans to remove the cupola if possible.
A sizable attendance attended the installation of Acadia Lodge officers led by Grand Chancellor Guy Stimpson of Brunswick. Officers installed included Benjamin Oliver as chancellor commander Onis Al Maure as vice chancellor Thor ing A Roberts as master of work Jacob Fancy as prelate Russell McKenney keeper of records and seal William Mann master of finance Pred 10 Till master of exchequer Albert A McLellan master of arms Harry Watson inside guard Edward Th Tratwell outside guard. A post ceremony oyster stew coffee and cigars followed. The group noted strong year gains with debt reduction and building improvements including new fire escapes slated for early spring.
The event at the Clifford house is hosted by the Children of Mary and features Mary Arsenault Celestine Thibeault Laura Comean Evelyn Burgess Mary Philpot Alice Whalen Mary ODonnell Rose Arsenault and Beatrice Duprey as participants.
Morse fought Gardiner with a tight defense to win 25 22 as Morse limited long shots and focused on the backboard. Doyle drove the decisive basket after Gardiner failed to convert late, with Phil Eaton tying the game earlier and Decker and Lynds contributing strong play. Morse heads to Auburn seeking a fifth win and plans to open up more offensively.
The Democratic city committee called a general caucus in the common council room on Wednesday night February 16. It is expected Mayor Cahill will be renominated and city council tickets will be formed at that session.
The body of Mrs Mary N Gowen who died in Rockport was brought to Bath for burial at Oak Grove. A committal service was held at the First Baptist church. William Gallagher a Portland attorney visited Mrs Margaret Flaherty on Washington street.
Long narrative reconstructs the ownership shift from Samuel Harnden to Daniel Hathorne around 1800. It suggests Harnden built a small house on a desirable Lot near the river, Hathorne later moved or rebuilt on the site, and the Wade house may have been relocated to fit the new layout. The piece links the Brigadier’s residence to the Wade lot and the Captain Goss house as Hathorne’s later mansion.
The Holy Name Society hosted a successful whist party Friday at the parish house. Vice President Archie Gillis led the event with James McLaughlin and Marin Genthner. prizes were awarded to both ladies and gentlemen, andRefreshments were served by several ladies at the guest table with special prizes for participants.
A California hatchery uses electric incubators to hatch up to 3,000,000 chicks per year. Each 500,000 egg setting weighs about 300 tons and eggs are turned six times daily at 103 degrees. Infertile eggs are removed and incubator doors open on day twenty one for light and air.
Knox senator Dwinal argues for a bill to lease Maine coastal kelp rights to General Electric tied to an insulation project. He cites $10,000 in out of state spending last summer to prove kelp quality and expects jobs for fishermen and local business growth if the state leases a wide coastal area at no less than $23 per square mile.
Comsewogue Hal, a former Bath horse now owned by Allie Hanson of Winthrop, won a five heat class F race at the Kennebec River Au gusta Winter carnival Friday. Fascinating was runner up in the event.
A mixed crossword with horizontal and vertical clues covering biology geography literature law language and chemistry. Clues include objects like envelope of a fruit sun and ethics as well as abbreviations and Latin terms across varied topics.
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