Bath Iron Works taxed after years of tax relief
The Bath Iron Works Corp will pay city taxes this year after the Bath city council voted to end its tax exemption. The move follows Newell's revival of the plant which has employed hundreds and spurred local commerce, with debate over the impact on taxpayers and bids. A compromise suggesting partial state and county tax payment was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Bath
William S. Newell
America
Newell
Charles H. Cahill
Small
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath Company
Mr. Newell
Bath Plots Aid For Local Plant Amid Business Downturn
Bath plans continued support to keep a local plant operating and competitive in a tough market. The council weighed actions carefully, with aluminum coatings planned for standpipes at Rocky Hill and South End to improve appearance. Kerr & Houston of Portland and Bath submitted the low bid of 231 637.04 for the Sheepscot river bridge project linking Wiscasset and Edgecomb. The annual tax rate will stay unchanged, easing taxpayer concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rocky Hill
Sheepscot River
Wiscasset
Edgecomb
Kerr & Houston
Portland and
Miss Fogg Hosts D A R Tuesday in Bowdoinham
Col. Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R was entertained by Miss Clara N Fogg at her Bowdoinham home Tuesday with over 100 attendees including 30 from the city. Speakers included Mrs Florence Waugh Danforth state regent and Judge Hawkes of York. announcements noted the next state convention planned for Auburn and Lewiston in March.
City Budget Bill Passed With Third Largest Total In History
The city council approved a 395611.24 budget after key members shifted votes. The plan shows 434611.24 in estimated receipts and funds allocated across departments including health, fire, lighting, and public works with notable line items for school and hospital support.
City approves Dr. Gregware salary amid council vote
City boards split over the physician’s pay with a narrow approval for Dr. Gregware at a high midnight session. Mayor Small warns the city risks losing his services as the budget includes tax commitments and deadlines with discounts and interest rules.
District 11 Club Meeting Postponed In Maine
The District 11 meeting of the Maine Federation of Woman's Clubs scheduled for this city with Cosmopolitan club as hostess has been indefinitely postponed. Miss Alice Johnson receives notice from Mrs. George M. Chase Lewiston district chairwoman citing speaker conflicts and high school graduation duties as reasons. Members are urged to inform those who arranged luncheon plans.
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Maine Federation of Woman's Clubs
Cosmopolitan Club
Alice Johnson
George M. Chase
Lewiston
Chase
Bath Sportsmen Win Saw Decision
The court rules the Kennebec river section is a public highway in peace, open for passage for lawful business or pleasure. It holds the legislature cannot suspend navigable water use, and remands the cases for entry of nolle prosequi. Received June 3, 1931.
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Kennebec
Nolle Prosequi
City Physician Salary Dispute Ends in Joint Session
City physician Dr Paul Gregware sought a raise from 350 to 1200 dollars. Aldermen balked at 900 more and only offered 300. After failed votes and a conference committee report in favor of the 300, both bodies adjourned then reconvened in joint session to consider the matter.
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Paul Gregware
Wright
Small
Upholsterer John H. Morsely joins Bath firm
Notice states John H. Morsely, after twenty years with Jordan Marsh Co. Boston, has entered the employ of F. H. Whalen Fine Upholstering and Repairing at 58 Pearl Street Bath Maine Tel 547.
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John H. Morsely
Jordan Marsh Co
Boston
F. H. Whalen
Pearl Street
Bath
Maine
Basin on High Street Ordered to Board of Highways
Basin on High street near the Maine Central bridge referred to the Board of Highways and Sewers. Roll of accounts No. 4 totaling 1 843 39 was ordered paid and Lebur ton D Sheldon elected a fence viewer.
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High Street
Maine Central Bridge
Board of Highways and Sewers
Leburton D. Sheldon
City panel approves Jaqua claim settlement under $300
Municipal officers report in favor of settlement not to exceed 300 for two Lincoln street homeowners damaged by street and sidewalk raising. Other actions include licenses granted for fireworks, gasoline sales, second hand goods, an auctioneer, and a constable appointment. The North Bath extension hearing is set for June 22 at 7 30 p.m. and police receive 14 days vacation without pay.
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Whitney
Frank W. Jaqua
Lincoln Street
Wright
Youland
Vernon W. Miller
T. W. Hydecamp
U. V
Central Maine Power Co
North Bath
Country Club
Reginald, Stacy
North Street
Parks
W. H. Smith & Son
J. R. Sanford
Standard Furniture Co
William Mann
William H. Small
Victualer
Alberta Allen
Washington Street
Jennie M. Allen
Hotel Phoenix
Lottie M. Spencer
Center Street
Mike Zoome
Kelley Field
D. Levinsky
Congress Street
Portland
E. O. Chandler
Oliver
Water Street
Rowe & Dalrymple
Max Katz
Elm Street
Morris E. Povich
Stewart B. McAllister
Roll of Hose Co
Fire Department
James S. Knight
Stanley Burgess
Ernest L. Stinson
Edward M. Robbins
Robert B. Small
Edward W. Hunt
Harold E. Cutting
Arthur L. Plant
Vernal V. Chase
John H. Hunt
Battman
John W. Gillespie
Ellery E. Whittemore
Percy W. Plant
Harold Holbrook
Harry W. Berry
Full Aldermen Attendance With Five Absences Reported
The board of aldermen had 100 percent attendance while the council members were all present except Fred W. Aderton Ward 6 Bradford P Belanger Ward 4 Freeman Crosby Ward 2 Harold E. Cutting Ward 1 Emery I Freeman Ward 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Fred W. Aderton
Bradford P. Belanger
Freeman ©. Crosby
Harold E. Cutting
Emery I. Freeman
Across and Dinner Course Fissure Puzzle
A crossword style grid lists clues across and down with numerous terms. Topics span colors numbers verbs and roles from ancient to modern such as Tibetan priest sailor and Greek letters, with many wordplay hints and partial phrases.
Covel and Mason Wed at Wesley Methodist Parsonage
Ex alderman Ralph C. Covel and Mrs Lucy A. Mason wed Saturday at Wesley Methodist parsonage in a ceremony conducted by Rev Forest L Littlefield. They plan a motor trip to the White Mountains and Vermont before settling at 716 Middle Street. Covel has long worked in the leather trade and served on the city aldermen board, now on the Board of Registration. Mason is daughter of Mrs W A McNeal of Bath. Robert D Green is recovering in City Hospital after severe burns at the Iron Works and invites friends to visit.
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Ralph C. Covel
Lucy A. Mason
Wesley Methodist Parsonage
Forest L. Littlefield
White Mountains
Vermont
Middle Street
Covel
Board of Aldermen
Board of Registration
Nathan Covel
Bath
W. A. McNeal
Robert D. Green
Iron Works
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the Times Company
Front Street
B. Nichols
Treas
Harry O. Webber
Taxing Bath Iron Works
Miss Fogg
D.A.R
Bowdoinham
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Tin
Ward 7
McFadden
Povich
George C. Quicksall
Common Council
Haynes, Steeves and Robbins
Insurance City Property
Board of Health
American Legion
Sons of Veterans
Davenport City Hall
BONS
Kelley Athletic Field
Bath City Hospital
Corporal Works
Mercy Society
Weston
Beacon St
Aimoyy
Park & Soldiers Monument
Winter St
Board of Highways & Sewers
soMieeneeyyyenmter
Municipal Board of Mothers’ Taels
Municipal Board Childrens’ Ecmalaians
Bnk
Mullin
Gregware
McCabe
Leburton
D. Sheldon
Robbins
Knight
Sheldon
Quicksall
Billings
Baley
Dyer
Martin
Morse
Tobey
Haines
Watson
Fall
Breeves
Committee On
New Streets
Harold L. Safford
Spring Street
Pleasant Avenue
Augustus Perow
Russell Park
Western Avenue
Hyde Farm
Beacon and
Marcia Streets
Oak and
Commercial
Franklin and
Granite Streets
Robinson Lane
Committee On Lighting
Rogers
Bath Sportsmen
Ford
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Great Lake
Caesar
Sinking Fund & Woman's Patriotic Organization
Mutual
Texas
Sncre
Dial Uu
Leeward
Beethoven
Mia
Covel-Mason
Registration Board
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