Changes in road building and local industry push Bath forward
The article notes shifts in highway design toward flatter grades and wider gravel shoulders enabling safer traffic flow and easier repairs. It mentions Bath’s $1200 city match for a Bath Tron Works grant to attract industry, urging unified effort for growth, plus criticism of roadside posters and a Maine Legion convention with Admiral Hughes in Bar Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Department of the American Legion
Bar Harbor
Charles F. Hughes
United States Fleet
Seattle
Admiral Hughes
Maine
Bath
British Leaders Deny War Motive Behind Soviet Tensions
A Soviet official claims Britain seeks war as it breaks with Moscow, while British leaders publicly deny any such intention and say no grave crisis is planned. The exchange underscores rising Cold War tempers and diplomatic brinkmanship between the two powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
Britain
England
New York Plumbers Stage Strike Vote Over Wage Demands
In New York a mass vote is being organized among 10 000 plumbers who seek 144 daily wages, double overtime, and a five day week. They threaten to strike if builders cannot fund a 1 000 building program, with 5 000 000 New Yorkers bearing the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Winners Named in Bath Trust Co Poster Contest
Judges David Alkazin J Edward Pome roy and Mark Hennessey announced winners of the Bath Trust Co School Savings Department poster contest. Top posters go on display soon with first place Evelyn Middleton second Robert Jewell and third ties Helen Davis and Isabel Robinson. Honorable mentions include Jennie Cameron Wilma Clark and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David N. Alkazin
J. Edward Pomeroy
Mark Hennessey
School Savings Department of the Bath Trust Co
Seventh
Wight
Evelyn Middleton
Giarade
North Trunnar
Robert Jewell
Weeks Street
Cosmopolitan Club Extends Hospitality to PTA Delegates
The Cosmopolitan club invited the State PTA convention delegates to use the club house during their stay and voted to modify by laws to allow non members to invite friends for short visits. A future coordinate party is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Octavia Thompson
Ella Douglas
Thomaston
Salvation Army
Minnie White
Rachel Padgdon
Berenice Quinby
Sylvanus Pennell
Margaret KR. Foote
Nellie Goodrie
John Shaw
Guy Crosby
Obituary of Ezekiel Hanson 83 Army of the Republic official
Ezekiel Hanson 83 assistant adjutant general of the Grand Army of the Republic Department of Maine died at his home in Bath area Monday morning. He spoke at a Bath rally led by the Sons of Veterans auxiliary and was slated to attend the Maine state encampment in Augusta and the national encampment in the West later this summer. The death was sudden and reported to Eva J. Lemont and other veterans’ leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel Hanson
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Maine
Porth
Eva J. Lemont
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Hanson
Bath
Auxiliary
Edward W. Bridgham Esq
Augusta
Alderman Thurlow
Committee On New Streets
Board of Highways and Sewers
Blind Crossing
Maine Central
Albin
Johnson
Lemont Woods
Committee Oon Fire Department
Covel
Washington and
Pearl Streets
Huse
Committee On Public Buildings
Aldermin Torrey
Committee On Accounts
Mrs Eva Small Wallace dies after long illness
Mrs. Eva Small Wallace 39 wife of Stanley D. Wallace died Sunday morning after a long illness. Funeral Monday at four at her home 251 High Street with Rev. Robert F. Carey officiating. Burial in Oak Grove. She was born in Bath daughter of John and Ada Small and lived here all her life. Survived by husband, father, three sons Stanley Jr John F E and Elmer B Wallace and four daughters Evelyn T Maxine E Frances A Verna M Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Small Wallace
Stanley DT. Wallace
High Street
Robert FH. Carey
Corliss Street
William Elliott
Robert Small
Frank Worrey
John Gillespie
Churial
Oak Grove
Wallace
Bath
John
Ada Getchell Small
Morse High
Stanley B., Jr
John FE
Elmer
Evelyn Th
Maxine E
Frances A
Verna M. Wallace
Kennebec Refining Co Incorporation Approved at Bath
The Kennebec Refining Co organized at Bath received certificate of incorporation from the attorney general. It will refine marine deposits and fossil substances and produce marine ash and liquid plant foods with capital stock of 50000 dollars all common and no money paid in. Directors include President Within Davies of Bath Treasurer Harold W Shepard of Portland and Clerk John R Blackie of Georgetown. Mrs Edward Sewall has returned from a month in Mt Holly Pa and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Refining Co
Bath
Withi Davies
Bathshurer
Harold W.shepard
Portland
John R. Blackie
Georgetown
Edward Sewall
High Street
Mt. Holly
New York City
Grange Department Requests Letters for Bath Independent
Members of the Grange invited to contribute items to the Grange Department. Letters should be addressed to Grange Department, The Bath Independent, and reach the paper by Tuesday nights.
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Grange
Bath
County Deputy visits Bodwell Grange in West Bath attendance strong
Lowell grange hosts regular meeting with members from West Bath and Topsham. County Deputy Starry Rackley of Topsham attends and a Belgian dessert and coffee are served after the program. Speakers include Abner Jobuxen and Jehod Lamer and a piano duet entertains members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Grange
Small Vint
West Bath
Topham
Starry Rackley
Topsham
Aelicious Junech
Albert Thompecon
America
Klesner Pie
Thomas Potiman
Phermas Totmiin
Bessie Sprague
The
Grange
Master Gilman
County Preputy Beackley
Worthy Master Gil
Grange to Host Sheep Breeders Dinner Here
At Merry Meeting Grange Dowdeham Friday evening the lecturer presented a program after the business session. Mrs Mary Webber read on flowers. A discussion weighed the detriment of shabby autos or party telephone lines. Mrs Eliza Ferguson guessed nearest to the number of kernels on an ear. Plans were made to serve dinner to New England Sheep Breeders association members meeting here June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Meeting Grange
Dowdeinham
Mary Webber
Aoman
Eliza Ferguson
New England Sheep Creeders’ Association
Farm Bureau Field Day Plans Held In Prunns Wick
Committee of Farm Bureau and Twin County Pomona granges met Monday at blotel Baghe Prunns wick to plan the annual field day set for Aug. 1 at Thomas Point. Events include sports dancing music and free coffee. Attendees listed Thorey Rackley president LL Eastman county agent Wo Wo Canham Herbert Bowie Katherine Cook and Leland Plummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Twin County
Pomona Granges
Blotel Baghe
Prunnswick
Thomas’ Point
Thorey Rackley
Farm Durean, Co
LL. Eastman
Topsham Grange Adds 21 Members
Topsham Grange held its regular meeting Saturday June 4 and initiated 2 candidates in the first aid and second degree. Plans are being made to receive the Governor Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham Grange
Special Grange Meeting to Feature Gardner and Officers
West Bath grange hosts a countywide meeting on June 18 expected to attract many units. Charles W Gard ner of Springfield Massachusetts and other high officers are slated to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Charles W. Gardner
Springfield
Demeter
Fruit Growers Meet Bowdoinham Grange Hall
Charles Eastman county agent and Charles M. White of the State Agricultural Department attended a Friday evening meeting of the Fruit Growers Association and Farm Bureau at the Grange hall in Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eastman
Charles M. White
State Agricultural Department
Fruit Growers Association and
Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Bowdoinham
Rally Days for Maine Grangers Schedule Set
The State Grange announces rally meetings in Maine this month led by State Master WR Dewey of Pennsylvania with State Master Abbott and State Lecturer Marrimin. June 9 Wilton Swift River 107 Mexico, June 10 Livermore 542, Sumner 50, June 11 Bridgton 116 and Cohead 5. A second tour by Gardner and Harriman follows June 16 to 18 at South Dover Mast Corinth Albion Tenants Harbor and West Bath.
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Ust
WR. VW. Dewey
Pennsylvania
Maine
John FB. Abbott
Merle J. Marrimin
Franklin Orange
Wilton
Swift River Grange
Mexico
Livermore Grange
Livermore
Union Grange
Sumner
Highland Grange
Tridgton
Excelsior Grange
Cohead
Dewey
Tie
Mtny
Igh Priest
Demeter
Charles ML. Gardner
Springfield
Mass
Abbott
Harriman
South Dover
Mast Corinth
Palmyra
Albion
Tenants Harbor
West Bath
Drother Gardner
Two Cars Damaged in Vine Street Collision
A Chevrolet sedan driven by J. W. Coombs and a Ford coupe driven by W. J. Tardif collided near the Vine and Water streets intersection Thursday evening around 5 30. The Chevrolet wedged against a lamp post, the Ford sustained a bent left fender. City Marshal Whitney arrived shortly after to investigate.
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Vine
Water Streets
Chevrolet
Ford
J. W. Coombs
W. J. Tardif
Bath
Wiseman Farms
Water Street
Vine Street
Whitney
Twin County Club Regains Lead in State Standings
After a 15 day lapse Twin County boys and girls clubs tie for first with 146 boys members and BOT girls, totaling 3,007 enrollments for Os with 212 more than last year. May added 25 new members while York County added 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin County
York County
BOT
Eis
West Bath Grange Adds 13 Members
The West Bath Grange conferred first and second degrees on new members at Monday’s meeting. Third and fourth degrees are planned for next Monday with a delegation from Portsmouth to witness the work. A banquet for members only was scheduled for June 15 at 6:30 to meet state officers and the high priest of Demeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Bath City Council Notes Public Works and Finances
City council session discusses street parking limits on Center street, retaining wall on High street, and Oak street use for two months. Reports cover highway work, bridge approach grade, plumbing inspector appointment, armory funds meeting, and vendor license policy delays. City officers plan special meeting on Vine street grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Co
William A. Furber
Charles
Toothaker
Fred D. Hill
Central Maine Power Co
Ralph Thagg
Lester H. Lewis
High Street
Board of Highways and Sewers
Center Street
Water
Washington Streets
Joseph Torrey
Oak Street
Cross Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A dense list of crossword prompts with numbered horizontal and vertical clues. includes fractions like 80 and 84, references to locations, and partial clue phrases. The text presents a mixed compendium style of words and hints without full solutions.
Licenses Granted For Peddling Food And Gasoline
The following licenses were granted for various sales and services. Percy R. Ayer and Artemus W. Tibbetts listed with Meadow Way and Washington Street addresses. Charley W. Plant, John Wellman, Felix Galant, and William H. Smith & Son are named with respective streets. W. F. Dunton licensed to sell gasoline. William F. E. Rowe authorized as an auto driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy R. Ayer
Meadow Way
Artemus W. Tibbetts
Washington Street
Charley W. Plant
High Street
John Wellman
Felix Galant
Willow Street Court
W. F. Dunton
Thravewick Road
William H. Smith & Son
Tubne
William FE. Rowe
Bridge Span Five Flew From Rail Yard To River Site
McClintic Marshall Co and F S Crowell oversaw moving span five of a river bridge. Spectators watched as a 90,000 ton girder slid from the Texas yard to piers five and six amid choppy waters and a stiff southerly breeze. Span five weighs 30 tons less than the first two and will complete about 330 feet of the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClintic-Marshall Co
Texas Yard
Tags Seguin
Betsy Ross
Laleon
Woolwich
McClintic- Marshall Co
Seth Describes Visit In Cities And Life Of Riley
The speaker recalls a trip noting pension money over thirty thousand monthly and a Bath wish. He details cafeteria dining, trays and plates, fruit stands, warm stewed fruit, cereals, fried eggs, toast, coffee, bread, milk, and waitstaff replenishing meals. He mentions pies cakes and puddings and ends with sixteen days living well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Couator
Riley
Reminiscence From Hampton Roads May 31 1927
A dated reminiscence recalls travel in rain on yellow clay and meals at New Meadows Inn. The author signs as Seth and notes Virginia roots at the Hampton Roads old stand with a closing greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Stand
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Bowdoin Schools Hold Annual Field Meet at Bowdoin Center
The second annual Field Meet of Bowdoin schools was held at Bowdoin Center on June 2. Miss Mona Fogg led spelling matches while Mrs. Lucy Card supervised mental arithmetic and Miss Natalie Toward tests in language. Pupils performed physical culture exercises under Mrs. Evelyn Curtis, with wild flower and bird lists exhibits. Each school delivered a five minute entertainment. forenoon judges were Supt. Moody and Mrs. Meacham. afternoon events included 50 and 200 yard dashes and jumping with W. N. Maloon and Norman Curtis judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Bowdoin Center
Mona Fogg
West Bowdoin
Lucy Card
Natalie Toward
Evelyn Curtis
Supt. Moody
Meacham
W. N. Maloon
Norman Curtis
Rev Nehemiah Boynton Captures Large Cod on Vacation
Rev Nehemiah Boynton of Medford Massachusetts vacationing at his Maldey ishimd summer home near the Five Islands group hauled in a 40 pound cod with a party aboard the Sky Vilet. He called the location the best place to relax and regain health and plans to return Monday to enjoy summer at the cottage. Also noted is the marriage of Mr Plummer to Daphne Courser in Cambridge and their visit with Mrs Plummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Boynton
Medford
Mass
Maldey Ishimd
Five Islands Group
Mr. Boynton
Boynton
Bath
Providence
R. T
Frank V Plummer
Cambridge
William Plummer
High
Winship
Plummer
Capt
Josephine McQuestan
Daphne Courser
Charles Darling
Fitchburg
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Front Street
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Oh, Mae
Bath Tron
Thion
Brunswick
Ham's Hill
New Meadows
United States Army
Petaluma
California
Tillamook
Oregon
Jericho
Utah
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Wenatchee
Washington
Son
Bath Trust Co
P.T.A
Mrs
Independent’s Grange Department
Bodwell Grange
Maine Grangers
Twin County Club
Willard
Hall
Epoldtcat Se
Ciecy
Matt Jornet Ae
Bath National Bank
First National Bank
Herbert EB
Calderwood
New Bridge
Ascg
Legard
Cahill
Chester S. Kingsley
State Commissioner of Health
Kingsley
Torrey and
Sampson
Adjt
State Armory Commission
National Guard
People’s Investment Association
Sunset Park
Postal Telegraph Cable Co
Covel and Thurlow
Ralph E. Legard
School Street
Wilfred W. Chaney
Rome
Joseph Jefferson
Lone Star State
View WieRnational Syndicate
Insignia
Manila
Walloon
Fio
F. S. Crowell
Seth
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