Parking problem and progress in Bath and Knox county
A discussion urges cities to improve parking near business districts with outdoor lots and basement garages, noting increased car use and business impact. It also mentions dust from a new cement plant in Thomaston, past industrial fires in Bath, weather linked illness in Lee Mass, radio era electricity concerns, and a call for Bath bath safety with a swimming pool to protect youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Knox County
Thomaston
Shaw
Bath
Lee
Mass
Bath Board Accepts Resignation Of Longtime Teacher
The Bath Board of Education accepted the resignation of Miss Nancy Trask after forty six years of service. The faithful educator devoted her life to Bath schools and her long tenure merits more than casual notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Board” of Education
Bath
Nancy Trask
Maine News Roundup Reflects Local Life and Policy
A Bath tribute honors Miss Trask for decades of service while Maine farmers anticipate a nine percent larger potato acreage though cool spring may trim yields. Prohibition headlines echo statewide support, Georgetown fixes a major bridge in thirteen hours, and a York Beach Navy testing site prompts debate. Daughters of the American Revolution meet at Scarborough with a silk flag gift from former Governor Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Daughters of the American Revolution
Scarboro
State of Maine
Baxter
Bangor Edges Toward Lower Tax Rate
Bangor announces a slight reduction in its tax rate seen as hopeful though small. In many places taxes are rising, making Bangor’s move notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Women at Geneva Call for Labor Rights
International women’s groups petition the ILO at Geneva demanding equal status, opportunity, and pay. They urge adherence to Versailles on equal remuneration for work of equal value, presenting their manifesto during the labor conference session. Signatories include the Open Door Council, Six Point Group, Women’s Freedom League, and the National Union of Women Teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
International Labor Organization
Labor Conference
International Committee of the Open Door Council
The
Six Point Group
Women’s Freedom League
National Union of Women Teachers, of
Great Britain
Orchid expedition begins in Amazon under Dr. Garnett
Liverpool announces the Orchid Ology Research Expedition led by Derby horticultural scientist Dr. Cecil S. Garnett has sailed on the Hildebrand for South America. He plans to travel a thousand miles up the Amazon to Manaus and, with local cooperation, float another thousand miles upriver to study orchids in their natural habitats. This marks the first organized orchid research venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon
Liverpool
England
Brazil
Cecil S. Garnett
Derby
South America
Mrs Sarah A Smith Celebrates 92nd Birthday
Mrs. Sarah A. Smith widow of Alexander Smith marked her 92nd birthday on July 10 at 721 Washington Street. She received many cards and floral tributes and enjoyed the day with her son J. A. Smith and helpers like Mrs. George C. Wotton. Overnight guests included Ezra Eaton and Ashly Way with trips from Marblehead to Bath by speed boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Smith
Alexander Smith
Washington Street
J. A. Smith
George C. Wotton
Ezra Eaton
Ashly Way
Newton
Boston
Eamesholm
Bath
Marblehead
Mass
Bath Iron Works launches first craft since reopening
The steel tugboat Don Jorge, built for Venezuela Gulf Oil Co., was placed into the Kennebec by crane at Bath Iron Works. The 43 by 10 by 4.5 foot craft has 12 gross tons, a 7 net tonnage, a 50 hp diesel engine, and Hyde Windlass propeller. Mary Newell christened the vessel amid flowers and ginger ale. witnesses included Willard F. Jones and P. L. Rhodes of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Don Jorge
Venezuela Gulf Oil Co
Kennebec
Mary Newell
William S. Newell
Newell
Cummings
Hyde Windlass Co
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Iron Works
Willard F. Jones
Marine Department
New York
P. L. Rhodes
Savings Institution Annual Meeting Restores 36 Members
Bath Savings Institution corporators attended the annual meeting and filled vacancies from two deaths. Henry C. Wright and Arthur Sewall were elected, restoring membership to 36. The board of trustees was re-elected, with William D. Sewall as president and James S. Lowell as vice president, along with other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Savings Institution
Henry C. Wright
Arthur Sewall
William T. Hall
Charles H. Bagley
Board of
William D. Sewall
James S. Lowell
Edward W. Larrabee
Harry B. Sawyer
Charles P. Wetherbee
Joseph M. Tr
Dividends Paid Bondholders on Mortgaged Estate
Bondholders receive 20.226 percent of face value, equal to 101.13 per 500 and 202.26 per 1000, payable on or before July 19, 1928. Deposited with Bath Trust Company are 1,143 bonds totaling 1,009,500. net dividend to holders is 197.74 per 1000 and 98.87 per 500 upon presenting certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Trust Company
Bath Trust Co
Bree
Washington
Bath. Me
Bridge Draw Span Lifts 633 Times Since 1927 Opening
The draw span on the new bridge was raised 633 times from Oct 24, 1927, to July 16, with 468 lifts for water passage and 165 for tests and construction. Daily averages, records for boat traffic, and the sequence of operations from signals to lift are detailed, noting a high tide clearance of 136 feet 3 inches and a maximum boat lift time of 31 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Roberts
Roberts
Virginia
Bath
Boothbay Harbor
Obituary for Mrs. Alice T. Dodge of Freedom
Mrs. Alice T. Dodge 83 died of pneumonia in Portland at the home of daughter Winifred D. Sampson. She was born in Freedom, taught at Paris Hall Academy, wed Daniel W. Dodge in 1867, and was a Congregational church member. Survived by daughter, two grandchildren, sister May Thompson, and brother Reuben Sibley. Prayers were held at 12 Columbia Road, Portland. interment in Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice T. Dodge
Daniel W. Dodge
Winifred D. Sampson
Arthur P Sampson
North Street
Bath
Sampson
Portland
Dodge
Freedom
Paris Hall Academy
Congregational Church At
Richard D. Sampson
Alice C. Sampson
May Thompson
Lowell
Mass
Reuben Sibley
Columbia Road
Miss Anne Palmer Returns From Cleveland Week With Relatives
Miss Anne L. Palmer has returned from Cleveland Ohio where she spent a week visiting relatives and recuperating after travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne L. Palmer
Cleveland
Ohio
Brunswick’s Lost Shipbuilding Romance Faces Modern Life
The article recalls Brunswick’s once mighty shipyards and sea captains who shaped local history and poetry. It notes the decline of the industry, the fading memory of caulker’s hammers, and the lingering romance of a seafaring town now distant from ships. It also mentions visitors to a Cameron-Preble wedding and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Longfellow
Whittier
Ireson
Marblehead
Robert Given
Dana
Harpswell
Isle of Orr
Freeport
Neptune
Don Jorge begins long voyage from Bath Iron Works
The steel tug Don Jorge, Bath Iron Works first completed vessel, left Portland early Wednesday under power for Maracaibo Venezuela. Captain Charles A. Blair piloted the tug toward Beverly and New York where she will be lifted onto a freighter for shipment. The tug, with a 50 hp Cummings Diesel and Hyde propeller, logged nine mph in tests and carries 150 gallons of oil and three barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Jorge
Bath Iron Works Corp
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Venezuela Gulf Oil Co
Portland
Charles A. Blair
Beverly
Mass
New York
South America
Fromt
Last Pine Stands as a Sentinel and Maine’s Fashion
Poem from 1863 reflects on Wiscasset Maine and a note that Maine is the fashion again. Mention of Belle Foote traveling to Ontarino Highlands as a guest of Mrs. C O Shaw. Alma Astle of Houston and Jeanette Astle of Westfield visit the Gannen family at 87 Milan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Wiscasset
Belle Foote
Ontarino Highlands
C. O. Shaw
Alma Astle
Houston
Jeanette Astle
Westfield, Mass
Lewis F. Gannen
Milan Street
Jelicann Leaders Plan County Tours
Jelicann leaders outline a statewide county tour plan for Republican candidates and executives. They will emphasize meeting voters and handshakes over speeches, touring by congressional districts starting with the fourth, then third, second, and first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Field
Cross Word Puzzle
Crossword clues list with numbered across and down entries including various definitions and thematic hints across multiple languages and archaic spellings. Answers cover cooking terms anatomy abundance and heraldic language, with entries spanning geography history and literature.
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the Times Company
FE. T. Nichols
Pol Mga
Ings
Georgetown
Board of Selectmen
Navy Department
York Beach
Massachuetts
Gulf Oil Co
Savings Institution
Pierce G. Clinger
East Dedham
Walter Larrabee
West Bath
Cameron-Preble
Clinger
William Perkins
Eunice
Pemaquid Point
Piccadilly
West 45
Broadway
Sofierd - Mavacins Oinecron
A. M
Jelican Leaders Plan County Tours
Daniel F. Field
Phillips
Eva C. Mason
Dover-Foxcroft
Popular Science Monthly
Brenton Ayer
Camden
Mr. Ayer
Mrs
William Ayer
Winship Street
Henry W. Butler
Sebasco
Gorge
Fia
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