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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1936

Page

7

Firesworks and seaside trips in Bath region 1806

Forty years ago Bath residents enjoyed a fireworks display hosted by H Wallace Hanson at his North End home. The Elm Street Baptist excursion to Five Islands and Boothbay drew crowds, with steamer service by Percy V and Islander. Bath news covers local transport, new sidewalks, telegraph poles moved, and social events from July 8 to July 13 1806 and 1896, including church events, wheelmen rides, and river traffic.

H. Wallace Hanson North End

Bath Girls Plan Picnic by Nequasset This Week

Some Bath girls plan a picnic at Nequasset this week or next near Washington street by a crushed stone layer. The note mentions a two weeks trip and enjoyment of the outing.

Bath Nequasset Washington Street

Sebasco Seaside Resort Enjoys Record Summer Season

Sebasco reports its lodge and cottages filled as a lively summer unfolds with softball golf tennis shuffleboard swimming fishing boating and hiking. Tuna fishermen operate daily in Casco Bay while plans gain for August golf and tennis tournaments among guests.

Sebasco J. W. Merritt Rock Gardens Casco Bay

Maine Granges Set for State Exhibit Display

The Maine State Building at the Exposition will feature a grand display on Grange membership with facts and statistics, plus a scenic Maine farm in two seasons and exhibits of agricultural products. Under Charles M. White, state displays are nearly complete, including a Fish and Game and State Development showcase, with canned goods, boats, wood products, and mineral waters among commercial exhibits. The building, repaired after March flood damage, has fresh paint and new exhibit backgrounds ready for the September opening.

Grange Maine Charles M. White Department of Agriculture Fish and Game Department State Development Commission Maine State Building

Road funding debate stirs Bath traffic route talks

Community discussions push for a straight Bath to Ty road to ease parking and boost tourism. Officials including Commissioner Woodman and Mayor Sewall weigh options while denying divisive motives as they seek federal funds for the proposed through route.

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