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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
2
A Missouri survey finds every community over 700 population has electric lights and phones. Of 175 villages with 250 population, 211 have telephone service and many now enjoy urban amenities. The piece argues rural life has dramatically modernized through industrial progress.
Senator Frederick Hale told the Department of Maine American Legion convention in Sanford that the nation needs an adequate navy with up-to-date ships and training. He warned a strong fleet is essential to deter war and keep Americans safe abroad and at home. He urged Legionnaires to support a pro navy resolution while the group is in session.
The article notes a rising number of cottages at local summer resorts this year, with renewed demand for both summer homes and motorboats after a period of decline following the auto boom. This trend brings employment for Maine mechanics and boosts taxable property for coastal towns.
The R. P. Hazzard Company of Gardiner has acquired a large factory in the Capital City to manufacture shoes. The project will employ about five hundred workers year round and generate roughly one million dollars in annual economic activity.
The Hazard Company expands across many U S cities and towns and secures a new plant in Augusta boosting local industry. The Bath pageant stimulated publicity and circulation, while Bath investments modernize buildings signaling prosperity. Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp reportedly acquired Atlantic Works in Boston with two dry docks and extensive facilities.
The Kennebec Journal praises the Bath Daily Times and Independent edition for its Carlton Bridge dedication coverage. It highlights a superior pictorial section with views from start to finish, Bath’s public buildings, historical landmarks, pageant groups, and a Bath centered vacation section.
Sunday traffic on the Kennebec Bridge broke all records with 2,322 vehicles crossing, led by 1,973 autos paying 50 cents toll and 4,817 passengers paying 5 cents, generating 1,325.35 in receipts. The day saw 1 horse drawn vehicle and various freight vehicles, with total income including 15 cent horse tolls and 15 cents for horses, cows and oxen.
A pretty wedding was solemnized at Day's Ferry Congregational church after the morning service as Miss Carolyn Louise Mains wed Justus Howard Miller. Rev Oswald Rankin officiated. The couple will reside in Bath after a wedding trip.
Miss Mabel Seavey who spent the Fourth in Bath observed a calmer scene than Bangor 28 years ago when she attended a similar celebration. She noted no one under the influence and described the day as quiet and orderly.
The Bangor Daily Commercial notes the Bath Daily Times and Independent dedicates a 49 page edition with a photogravure section, calling it a triumph of editorial and press work and a credit to the papers.
A 4 to 6 pm Elmhurst reception honored naval vessel officers and friends. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hyde welcomed guests with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Boyd of Newton present. Portland caterer Pooler served luncheon as music and dancing followed on the grounds in Bath.
The Democratic city committee, at a special meeting, recommended Ralph C. Covel for appointment to the Board of Registration to fill the Hodgkins vacancy. A contest with Ernest F. Kelley followed Harry W. The Beau's withdrawal. The vote favored Covel ten to three, and Covel plans to resign from the alderman post to accept the registration board appointment.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces Coast Guard openings for engineering draftsmen of various grades with ship work experience. Applications due July 18. Salaries range from 1800 to 2600 dollars yearly with higher positions filled by promotion. Exams not required. selection based on education, experience, and drafting samples. Obtain full details from the Civil Service Commission in Washington or the local Board of Examiners at the post office or customhouse in your city.
Miss Ingalls wed Edmund Aylsworth Rothwell in The Beverly New York City with Rev Minot Simonds officiating. Miss Trene Howard Ingalls served as maid of honor, Chandler Wright Ireland was best man, and ushers included Kenneth Balty Scott L Robertson and Harold L Mann. The couple will reside in Bronxville after a wedding trip.
Miss Doris Ward of Bath and George Wesley Ash of East Sullivan wed June 29 at Bentist church in Ellsworth. Mrs. Ash is the daughter of Mrs Everett H. Davis of High Street and the groom is the son of Mrs. Rena Woodworth of East Sullivan. They will reside at Willow Tree Farm near Ellsworth and Mrs. Ash has worked in Dr. R A Black’s office in West Sullivan.
Officers of destroyers Lampson and Preston and submarine S-11, along with a few friends, were hosted by Mayor C. H. Cahill at New Meadows Inn on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. G. C. Wright and Mrs. Cahill also attended, with other local guests including Mrs. Charles P. Wetherbee and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Weeks of Malden, Mass visiting Mrs. Ralph O. Dale.
The New England Tel and Tel Co established a Bath to New York direct circuit last week. Station to station calls take about two minutes and are faster than person to person calls. Bath sees 75 percent of toll calls as person to person, with strong summer traffic from local financiers.
Berwick red jackets win the Bath muster with the Triumph and Vixen leading the parade. Massassoit of Damariscotta soars to 208 feet 11 inches, topping a tight field that includes Sagadahock, Kennebec, and Niagara as crowds cheer the water-borne battle and prize total of 575 dollars.
A compact set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues listing definitions and hints. The user asks a long list of wordplay prompts including several Latin and archaic terms, place references, and a partial clue for a seaport and river, suggesting a newspaper puzzle page.
Mrs Walter E Chase is confined to her Center street home due to illness causing limited mobility and temporary stay at home.
Coach Cecil J. Cutts of Morse high school returned from a 10 day course at Tufts College football school led by Bill Roper of Princeton. He praised the instruction and plans to field a strong lineup later this season. Possible Morse Thornton Academy game at Saco on Armistice Day noted.
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