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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
2
Daniel Guggenheim writes to Secretary Hoover proposing a fund to advance aeronautics with eminent trustees to spend principal. The plan aims to spur aviation science, attract private enterprise, and create jobs for American youth, benefiting Army Navy and commercial aviation.
A War Department representative heard testimony Monday on Kennebec bridge site with no opposition. If approved, plans will be bid, awarded, and a two year construction period begins. Bath should see revenue gains from a large construction crew. A Florida pastor boosts church attendance by 5 PM services with appealing music, attracting golfers and locals. New England Exposition in Springfield marks tenth anniversary with Maine’s notable display opened by Governor Brewster last September. Gardiner’s Board of Trade pushes a State highway from Poland Spring to Rockland as a fast link between White Mountains and eastern regions, seeking state support.
Tourists witness a Thursday night blaze at Chateau Frontenac in Quebec. The fire began in the tower facing Dufferin Terrace and the St. Lawrence River, damaging the old wing while sparing the newer section. The rotunda roof collapsed and the upper rotunda was demolished. An improved air mail service is promised to provide better coast to coast city coverage.
Planes will land to retrieve mail and forward via earliest departure, potentially cutting letter transit time by about two thirds. Commissioner Washburn supports juvenile granges linked to state grange bodies to engage rural youth. State Highway Department widens Blind Crossing to ease a long dangerous curved section, improving safety for motorists.
The article warns daily about deaths from carbon monoxide in closed garages. It urges never to start engines in enclosed spaces and to always open a window or door for ventilation, emphasizing CO as a deadly poison and advising taking precautions.
The Auburn city council, elected two weeks ago, has not moved toward selecting a city manager. Mayor Walton remains in the temporary post as candidates vie for the role without a clear inside track.
The latest Park Alley League standings show little change with Lothrop, Oliver, and Boardman holding the top three spots. In team standings the Red Sox lead the Giants by two games.
Sophomores win 47 to 2 over first year runners in a Morse dual track event before about 130 spectators. Key wins include 20-yard dash Osbourne, 800-yard Barker, and 100-yard Snipe, with the Sophomores taking the relay. A light note ends with Mrs. Ella Bradbury showing a 17 inch begonia leaf.
The National Electric Lighting Association has declared the Quoddy power project sound in theory, signaling approval of its conceptual viability and potential for further development.
Walter F. Abbott of Bath Water District joins 40 Maine water utilities figures from 21 companies at the Maine Water Utilities Association gathering in Auburn. David Moulton presided. Frank J. McArdle outlined Maine water system challenges and urged public confidence in both publicly and privately owned providers. The body approved a rule banning new extra size flush valve services, suggesting inside plumbing as alternative. Leadite sealing demo by Portland District highlighted during the session.
Prices for red spruce and balsam fir, once deemed unmerchantable, now exceed those of many western and southern timbers due to wood pulp demand. The Forest Service notes rising values, with the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station studying growth rates in second growth stands. Early results show yields vary. best plots outperform poorer ones, with average yields improving with age from 22 cords at 40 years to 57 cords at 80 years.
The west bound afternoon train carried the private car of Union Pacific president Carl R. Garay and his son Russell Gray, being taken to Boston for recovery from a recent unastoid operation in Rockland. Gray, a Princeton graduate from Thomaston, known as an athletic official, was strapped to a stretcher and accompanied by his physician, likely to end at his father’s Onaha home.
Loyal Patriots Bible class held its regular business meeting Wednesday in the Corliss Street vestry with President Philip Eaton presiding. Albert McMann served pro tem as secretary. committees were named to arrange February entertainment and a public event. Regular meetings move to the first Tuesday of each month in the vestry unless voted otherwise.
A. Hallet & Co. organized at Bath to deal in charge medicines and merchandise filed a certificate of incorporation at the Department of State. Capital stock is 10,000 all common stock par value 100 per share. Cox president True treasurer Anderson Bath residents. Treasury refunds nearly 152 million dollars to federal taxpayers in the last fiscal year.
Morse high school basketball, undefeated, led Cony most of the game in Augusta. Two late baskets by Cony’s Red Reed and Red Hagan were nullified by referees, keeping Morse from victory on a disputed offside call. Morse supporters, led by Harrington and captain Wilson, credit strong play despite the defeat.
Officers elect of Bath commandery United Order of the Golden Cross will be installed January 22 by Herbert McKenney of Portland Grand Commander of Maine. He will be assisted by Charles H. Brimecombe South Portland grand herald and Past Grand Commander J Walter Leighton Guar dinER. The Grand Commandery of Maine may meet in April with five cities Lewiston Waterville Skowhegan Rockland and Augusta inviting to host.
The Bath City hospital nurses formed The New Endeavors club meeting weekly on Wednesdays in the Nurses' home. After opening with a club song, members sew read and enjoy cards and music. Three tables of bridge plus coffee and sandwiches close the evening.
A minor chimney fire near the roof of Bath Motor Mart on Front Street prompted a response by Combination 4 on Saturday. Excess smoke traced to a section of the building, with chemicals used in the investigation to control the blaze.
The Republican city committee will issue calls for ward caucuses to be held Wednesday evening Feb. 10 in ward rooms and for the mayoralty caucus on Feb. 11.
The First Universalist church held its annual meeting with a 75 person banquet. Rev Alpheus L Hershey was unanimously elected pastor emeritus. Rev Stanley Manning spoke, then installed Young People’s Christian Union officers. Members praised progress, and Ralph Dale was elected moderator with other officers and trustees named.
Friday talks in Boston and Bath focused on selling Bath Iron Works to Walker Johnson truck interests led by Dick inson. Harold Eldredge teams to issue a prospectus outlining price stock and planned trucks and buses to be built locally while seeking Maine and local capital. Local officials Cahill Thompson Nichols and Parker joined Boston investors including Dickinson Zeal and Eldredge in the conference.
The Pine and Red contest of the First Baptist Sunday school for attendance ended last Sunday with the Dues winning 1068 to 1080. The losing side will host a supper and sociables for the victors. Another contest will begin Sunday. Officers elected include Freeman Crosby superintendent Leon Eaton assistant superintendent Paul Moore treasurer Flora Chellis secretary.
David Tenderson of North Bath mourns Toi one of a span of chest horses. The animal dropped dead Wednesday after a struggle with pneumonia. Three weeks earlier He slipped through an ice hole at Whiskeng while hauling summer ice. Despite care the pony contracted pneumonia and died.
The funeral of Mrs. Asenath W. Wallace wife of Urial F L Wallace oldest resident of Phippsburg was held Wednesday afternoon at two oclock in the Small Point church with local attendance and rites guiding the service.
The Bangor Commercal notes the seminary's 17 years of Week services and predicts another rich program for the Wth annual Convocation Week, promising intellectual treats and continued achievements.
Horizontal and vertical crossword lists ask for venomous snakes laborers boats slaves and more with a note that the solution will appear in the next issue. Featured terms span geography religion metal tools clothing and titles with several historical references.
National tests to find causes of fading and static will begin February 9 in central standard time, with three initial nights of trials from 9 to 11. Four thousand of 4,500 observation stations agreed to participate, using standard sets and listener reports, while 20 control stations with automatic recorders will operate in major broadcasting centers to ensure accuracy.
Sheriff McClure and Deputy Perkins investigated strange disturbances near New Meadows Ton at a shore dinner resort. A rear window was found open but authorities found no stolen items or harm. The place has been watched with no new developments.
At the Popham Beach Steamboat Company annual meeting held Thursday afternoon in Capt. Frederick J. Winckley’s offices, Owen J. Ledyard was elected manager to succeed Capt. Perkins. Directors named include George F. Thompson Capt. Hinckley Charles V. Minott and others. Thompson elected president Hinckley treasurer and assistant manager Moses clerk Ledyard secretary. Financial statement deemed satisfactory.
The Diamond Spring Ice harvest nears completion with the final two tiers packed on Tuesday. Horses hoist and a crew of four feed the elevators as blocks weigh 340 to 400 pounds. Ice runs 14 to 18 inches while marking and cutting proceed, with sawdust top coats planned midweek.
Hannah Osier suffered a slip on rain slick ice at Chase's corner Monday evening twisting her ankle and likely breaking it. Clinton PD officer Wilson assisted her to Dr. 8. S. Mullin, who X-rayed the ankle to assess the injury.
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