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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

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Naval arms talks eyed as Hoover MacDonald visit looms

An unofficial note discusses Ramsay MacDonald’s visit to the United States to meet President Hoover amid hopes for a new naval arms agreement between the United States and Great Britain. It argues for a fifty fifty balance and cites past conferences, warning against sacrificing U S defense for unreal international aims. The piece also notes Maine Three Quarter Century Club meeting planned for August 26 in Auburn and rising Browntail moth problems in city trees.

Mann Ramsay MacDonald United States Hoover Great Britain Washington Harding Germany Europe Maine Auburn

Bath to Welcome Destroyer Visit on Fourth of July

Bath will host a destroyer visit for the Fourth of July celebration. Naval craft and their officers and men are welcomed in Bath, a city long associated with shipping and seafaring activity.

Bath

Ham-Husse y Wedding at Monmouth

The Ham and Hussey wedding at Monmouth featured vina Clark of East Livermore as bride and a procession with a shower bouquet of white roses. The ceremony included a pearl necklace gift to the bride and white gold cuff links to the groom. The couple plans to honeymoon and reside in a newly built home in Wales after July 1.

Vina Clark East Livermore Virginia Hanson Dorothea Barbour Neeta Fowles Eunice Robertson Marion Hanson Charles Ham Davis Maxwell Woolwich Monmouth Morse High School Bath Mabel Williams Millard Hanson Junior Hanson Newport Whitefield Clyde Poland Melvina Clark John Maxwell Maxwell J. Raymond Ham Livermore Falls Lucille Sedgeley Phillips Merle Smith Ina Powers Clement LeClair

Bath to host destroyer crew July visit open to public

Major Cahill receives a letter from Commander Reinicke of the destroyer James K. Paulding 238 announcing a Bath Maine stop from July 2 to 5. The ship, 330 feet long, draws 14 feet and will berth beside a dock for daily public visits in the afternoon. The crew’s Navy baseball team hopes to play a local game.

Charles H. Cahill F. G. Reinicke James K. Paulding United States Navy Bath Maine Navy City of

Genesta Chapter's Annual Outing

The Genesta chapter of O.E.S. will hold its annual outing Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Sawyer's in DroMore district Phippsburg. A shore dinner is planned for 6 30 in the grange hall. Evening activities include card playing. Members should notify Mabel Merrill or Frieda Bagdikian by Wednesday morning.

Genesta Chapter O.E.S Fred S. Sawyer Dromore Phippsburg Grange Hall Sawyer Mabel Merrill Frieda Bagdikian

Auto Collision Causes Damage on Washington Street

An Oakland car driven by Andrew Allen of 11 Clifton Street collided with an Essex owned by Howard Atwood of Bristol Rhode Island on Washington Street Friday afternoon. The Oakland sustained a broken spring and two torn tires while the Essex front was badly damaged. No injuries were reported.

Oakland Andrew Allen Clifton Street Howard Atwood Bristol R. I Washington Street

Bath plans grand aquatic events for merchants celebration

Bath gears up for a two week celebration with a high profile regatta. Plans call for fast Maine boats and Gar Wood entries, a three class speed boat program, and a local six to eight hundred dollar muster funded by advertising and celebration funds.

Autos and Trolley Car Collisions On Saturday Afternoon

The 4 oclock Bath to Lewiston trolley collided with Theodore S Thibodeau's Buick on Lombard street, smashing a mud guard and blowing a tire. Minutes later a Whippet roadster struck the trolley on Front street, denting the front guard and bumper. License 129035 with Westbrook tag involved.

Bath Lewiston McKinna Lombard Street Theodore S. Thibodeau Front Street Center Street Westbrook

Reverend L a Returneri Day Night Addressed Vinalhaven Alumni

Reverend L a Returneri spoke to the Vinalhaven High School alumni association Thursday night about community ties and school history, praising past graduates and encouraging ongoing involvement with the district.

Vid L Vinalhaven Vinalhaven High School

Maine Water Utilities Men Dine at the Inn

Members of the Bath Water District and Brunswick and Topsham Water District toured Brunswick pumping station and inspected newly driven wells. They viewed the submarine pipe to Thompson's brook, heard a paper on new wells, and discussed the Bath system with Walter F. Abbott and other district officials during an Inn luncheon and afternoon meeting.

Bath Brunswick and Topsham Brunswick New Meadows Thompson’s Brook Andrew S. Merrill Cahill Louis Thorpe Boston Walter F. Abbott Bath Water District Fred H. Thompson Walter S. Glidden David N. Moulton Portland Association

Mary F. Barrett Ready for Last Voyage After Drying

The schooner Mary F. Barrett was pumped dry on Friday by Blaisdell Leeman Co using a 20 000 gallon per minute pump. After four and a half hours the hull was completely empty and leak free awaiting tow by the Seguin to Rob inhood Georgetown for a final voyage up the Kennebec and Sheepscot.

Mary F. Barrett Seguin Robinhood Georgetown Blaisdell, Leeman Co Kennebec Sheepscot

Mount Zircon product sails to Arctic aboard MacMillan ship

Mount Zircon Ginger Champagne from Rumford's Mount Zircon Spring Water Co. is part of the Maine cargo for Donald B. MacMillan's Bowdoin Arctic voyage. A factory direct shipment was sent by special express to the loading port, reaching Wiscasset and then aboard the schooner. This marks the first appearance of Mount Zircon beverages in the Frozen North.

Maine Arctic Donald B. MacMillan Wiscasset Mount Zircon Spring Water Co MacMillan

Marine Band to Play at Springfield Show

Acting by presidential authorization the United States Marine Band known as The Presidents Own will perform at the Eastern States Exposition opening the 13th Fall exhibition on Sunday September 15. The band schedules two concerts in Exposition Coliseum from 3 30 to 5 30 pm and in the evening for Governor Day reception with visiting governors and guests from ten North Atlantic States on Monday September 16.

United States Marine Band Eastern States Exposition Marine Band Exposition Coliseum North Atlantic States

Miss Elizabeth Terry Hosts Dinner Before Bowdoin Dance

Miss Elizabeth Terry returned to Kingston after a week with Mr and Mrs Frederick Drake in Washington street. She was guest of honor at a dinner given by Mrs Drake Tuesday evening before the Bowdoin college commencement dance.

Elizabeth Terry Kingston N. Y Frederick Drake Washington Street Miss Terry Drake Bowdoin College

Ambitions of the graduating class seek varied careers

A list outlines graduates aims including engineers, teachers, secretaries, nurses, journalists, writers, and others. Notable entries include Fred Gaudet aiming to be an aviator and Elmer Norton pursuing medicine. Edna Mereen a poetess. James Jenkins wishes to be a man. many plan teaching or secretarial roles.

Fred Gaudet Jimmy Jenkins Elmer Norton Winifred Aderton George Barker Herman Barter Mary Bryant Thelma Burleigh Jane Edgecomb Duncan Farrell Frederick Gilmore Sophie Greenblatt Edna Hallowell Anna Hill Mildred Hooper Patricia Whitehouse Phyllis Wright Albert Austin

Floating stage project set for Bath municipal dock

A contract for a new floating stage at the Bath municipal dock has been awarded to Harry M. Powers. The 40 by 12 by three foot stage will be built in Richmond of hard pine and will be positioned near the former State ferry site. The Hockomock ferry will dock at the Woolwich berth and a 30 foot runway will link the apron to the stage. Completion is expected by mid to late July with Aldermen Maxwell Powers and E Mason Wright overseeing the project.

Bath Harry M. Powers Richmond City Landing Woolwich Maxwell Powers E. Mason Wright

Busy Week for Governor Gardiner Across States and Events

Governor William Tudor Gardiner spent a busy week traveling over 1200 miles with trips to Greenville and Boston to keep engagements. He served as marshal at Harvard commencement for Governor Roosevelt and was elected a university overseer. He attended a Beach Protection meeting in Hampton New York and hosted ex-Governor Spaulding at his farm.

William Tudor Gardiner Colonial Woolwich Phipps Point Greenville Boston Harvard Roosevelt New York University Hampton, N. Y Beach Protective Association Huntley N. Spaulding Spaulding

Carnival Herald Promotes Merchants Carnival Program

The Carnival Herald, a 32 page publication supervised by Pres. Quicksall of the Board of Trade, circulates with notices from local merchants and institutions. The Merchants' Carnival opens with St. John's day observances by Dunlap commandery and closes with a July Fourth parade, firemen's muster, river sports and seaplane ride. Pine Tree Amusement Co. will operate on Depot square during the carnival.

Carnival Herald Pres. Quicksall Board of Trade St. John’s Day Dunlap Commandery Pine Tree Amusement Co Depot Square

Bronze eagle pedestal awaits final inscription at Bath City Hall

A damaged clipping recalls Bath’s dedication of the new City Hall where a monumental ground for a bronze eagle remains empty. Dr. William tal notes the pedestal and tablet were prepared but left bare, awaiting a fitting inscription once the eagle is finally placed.

Les William Tal Bath

Two Kinds of Garden Pests in Pest Army

Two brigades target foliage and flowers while another bores into stems and roots. Control depends on feeding habits and plant type. Insects differ by mouth parts, with chewing pests like cutworms and caterpillars and sucking pests such as plant lice and scales.

Obituary Dr Thomas H Tarbox Pawtucket Optician

Dr Thomas H Tarbox a veteran Pawtucket optician died suddenly June 14 in East Providence in his 60th year from heart trouble. He was a Westport native, noted civic leader and owner of Seekonk Lace Mill. survived by wife Ida Remington and two sisters. Funeral was last Tuesday with burial in Warren Rhode Island.

Thomas H. Tarbox Pawtucket R. I East Providence Westport Eesar Teane David T. Percy Gily Pawtucket’ Golf Club Rotary Club Men’s Business Club Seekonk~Lace—Millar-Seekonk, R. M Percy Boston Ida Remington Paul W. Orvis Scarsdale N. Y Weston L. Bonney Brunswick Warren, R. I

Donnell Thwing Dies at 85 in Woolwich Farm

Donnell Thwing, 85, a longtime Woolwich farmer, died Friday after a short illness. He was known for his work on the family farm and involvement in the local community.

Woolwich Donnell Thwing

Obituary Notice for John H Trott and Related Relative Remains

Frank Trott of West Brookfield notes the death of John Trott whose life spanned many years. He leaves a widow and three sisters and three brothers as survivors including Miss Mabel A Thwing of Bath and Walter N Thwing of Wayland. Also named are Mrs Frank L Decker Greenwood Mass and Mrs Frank W Purinton Portland along with James R Trott Hartford Conn and John H Trott Manchester N H.

Wretohn Gaines Corliss Anay Fred L. Trott West Brookfield Mabel ‘A. Thwing John H. Trott Manchester N. H James R.trott Hartford Conn

Charles Berry 82 longtime Maine railroad conductor dies

Charles O Berry 82 a retired Maine railroad conductor and Portland Bath line veteran died Sunday at his home 35 Jefferson Street South Portland after a long career. He served 32 years on Maine Central including 32 years as a Portland Bath train conductor and later 14 years with Union Safe Deposit and Trust Co. He was a past master of Portland lodge of Masons a member of Greenleaf chapter St Albans Commandery and the Order of Railroad Conductors. His daughter Edith Brett the sole near surviving relative lived with him.

Charles ©. Berry Maine Jefferson Street South Portland Mr. Berry Maffie’ Central Portland Portland Lodge of ‘Masons Greenleaf St. Albans Order of ‘Railroad Edith B. Brett

Funeral Services for Philip R Hathorne

The funeral for Philip R. Hathorne 31 was held at his parents home in Woolwich Center. Dr. C. E. Bousfield officiated. Hathorne, a Morse High School 1918 and Maine Agricultural College 1923 graduate, worked for three years with the United States Geodetic Post Survey in Alaska as a junior lieutenant. He later joined International Paper Co and was employed at Fort Kent where three dams were under construction. He drowned at Fish River Falls June 4 while in charge of a survey crew. body recovered June 16. He belonged to Polar Star lodge Masons and was highly regarded by his family and community. He is survived by his parents three uncles and three aunts.

Philip R. Hathorne D. Ernest ‘Hathorne Woolwich Center C. E. Bousfield Mr. Hathorne Morse High School United States Geodetic Post Survey Alaska International ‘Paper Corporation Fort ‘Kent Masons Hathorne Conte Hathorne Saul Hathorne Woolwich Auvists Emma Hathorne Hattie Adams Waterville Frances MatFadden Bath

Mass for Miss Duprey at St Marys Church

A Mass was conducted Thursday morning in St Marys church for Louise Theresa Duprey 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Stillman Duprey 49 Spring Street. Bearers were Paul McCole Joseph OBrien Frank Bracey and Arthur Preney. Burial followed at Mt Calvary.

St. Mary's Church Timothy C. Maney Father Doucette Louise Theresa Duprey Stillman P. Duprey Spring Street Paul McCole Joseph O’brien Frank Bracey Arthur Preney Mt. Calvary

Donnell Thwing Funeral at North Methodist Woolwich

The funeral for Donnell Thwing, lifelong Woolwich resident, was Sunday at North Methodist Church. Rev. Oswald H. Rankin officiated with bearers Milton Carleton, William J. Downing, A. R. Ames, Artell Hayward. Burial followed in the Thwing yard at Thwing's Point.

Donnell Thwing North Methodist Church Woolwich Oswald H. Rankin Milton Carleton William J. Downing A. R. Ames Artell Hayward Thwing Thwing’s Point

Gaudet Returns After Five Months At Coyne School

John Gaudet son of Mr and Mrs Peter Gaudet has arrived home upon completing a five months course at Coyne electrical school in Chicago.

John Gaudet Peter Gaudet The Coyne Electrical School Chicago

Crossword Puzzle Clues Horizontal and Vertical Cont.

A compact list of crossword clues with numbered hints across Horizontal and Vertical sections. Includes definitions for deities, dwellings, nautical terms, plants, numbers, and common words, plus several multi word or garbled entries to challenge the solver.

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