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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1929

Page

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Beautifying Vermont Roadsides Through Civic Effort

The Vermont State Chamber of Commerce drives road beautification with planted trees flowers and signage removal of unattractive signs. The aim is to attract visitors and encourage towns to plan for improved attractive highways with potential State and Federal aid. Local groups like the Garden Club and Rotary are urged to lead efforts in Bath and neighboring communities.

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Hoover Cabinet Selections Reported by Senate

President Hoover’s cabinet list is approved in principle by the Senate with key nominations moving forward. The proposed appointees include Henry L. Stimson for Secretary of State, several other senior posts, and figures such as James J. Davis for Labor, Robt. Patterson Lamon for Commerce, and Arthur Hyde of Missouri for Agriculture, among others.

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Morse High Baseball Prospects Look Rosy For Spring

Morse High aims for a strong baseball season with about eight players returning. Don Ring and Stan Henderson lead catching and pitching plans while Billy Gove may win a shortstop job and Freddy Claudette covers the hot corner. The club belongs to the Southern Division of the Kennebec Waterways league with peers Brunswick and Winnegance, as a two-club tournament ends in a tie at Memorial Hall and a postgame tribute to the late Mr McCutcheon is noted.

Morse High Don Ring Stan Henderson Freddy Gaudette Jack Conley Henderson Gaudette Conley James Casey” Jenkins Jimmy Miller Keystone Mark Hayes Cy Loneley Billy Gove Morse Freddy Claudette Stan Whitehouse Trott Kennebec Water Brunswick Clowell Gordimer and Cony Roland Smith Post American Legion Winnegance Memorial Hall The Leion Winnegaunee Willeh Marty C. Webocur Cluib Fitzeerald Tiv Enjoyabe McCuithrou Legion Boys McCuteheon Fitzgerald McCutcheon Wll Samuel Poviety France

Progress Is Largely a State of Mind at Bath Rotary Talk

Rev. Howard D. Spoerl spoke at the Bath Rotary Club lunch on attitude change and its impact on progress. He argued Maine and Bath’s resources require a shift in mindset, noting outsiders sometimes innovate where locals hesitate. The talk touched on historic projects and the need to adapt in business and life.

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Samuel Povich Thanks Voters For Loyal Support

Samuel Povich expresses gratitude to voters for loyal support in Bath Maine on May 5 16. The text references political figures and local figures amid uncertain OCR garble.

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Beacon and Central May Have Play-Off

They may meet in a playoff between Central and Beacon after three games to decide the tie. The effort centers on who will advance, with standings and potential matchups shaping the plan for upcoming efforts.

Beacon Central

Pienrs Describes Travel Across Moscow and Russia

Baxter, a former reverend from Atune, recently sent a letter from Moscow and Russia detailing cold but clear weather and an otherwise fascinating trip. The writer notes that Maine remains the best.

Piienrs Pervial Atune Moscow Ruseis Maine

Elks Charity Circus to Run a Week in March

Elks plan a charity circus from March 11 to 16 featuring local talent and vendors at Abthes Avnnury. The event showcases performances by notable community figures and serves as a fundraiser for local charities with proceeds benefiting youth programs and welfare initiatives.

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Cheverus Dashes Morse in Bates Tournament Bid Clash

Cheverus of Portland defeated Morse 27 22 at the Y gym to dash Morse hopes of earning a Bates tournament spot. Morse failed to establish teamwork, relied on long shots, and faded as Cheverus pressed with a smoother offense and strong free throw shooting led by Foley Ridge Visitine and Miller for Morse contributed a late spurt but could not overtake the visitors.

Morse Bates Cheverus High Portland Bath Lads Cheverus Foley Eun Ridge Visitine Miller Max- Well Cheveri Crocker Milkis Jenkins Jimmy Miller McCarty McDonough Callcht Stminary

Rockland Girls Top Morse 34 26 in Bath Victory

Rockland High School girls defeated Morse 34 to 26 in Bath led by Alice Flannagan with 17 points. Mary Larrabee contributed seven field goals and strong shooting while Mattson and Flannagan added key baskets to secure the win as McCarty fouls helped Rockland pull ahead late.

Rockland Kishs Morse Lassies Bath Alice Flannagan Rockland Lassies Capt Aderton Mary Larrabee Mattson Fannagel Uy Au McCarty Rockland Morse Crnard

Bath Woman Addresses Auburn Club Meeting

A Bath woman spoke at the Auburn club meeting held at Hinl Street Congregational church. She discussed Parent Teacher Associations and related community education topics in brief remarks.

BATH Auburn Club Aim Farnham Middle UC Auburn Avgud Hinl Street Congregational Church

Mrs Farnham outlines cooperative parent teacher associations

Mrs Farnham explains how associations form and cooperate with school boards superintendents parents and teachers. She notes Auburn has no parent teacher association yet interest grows and Bath groups use special committees and the motto P T A Pull Together Always. The audience stayed over an hour with questions and discussion.

Bathman Speaks Against Mosquito

A legislative hearing on a bill by Representative Rounds of Portland would allow communities to drain or oil marshes to exterminate mosquito breeding grounds. Bath and Sebasco residents testifying cited lost summer business and high costs from mosquitos affecting recreation and golf.

Portland John A. Legro Bath Sebasco E. S. Cushman Sepasco N. A. Cushman Rep. Wright Maine

Motorist Finds Yellow Tag On Car In Bath

An out of town driver parked in Front street’s business section Wednesday and found a yellow tag on the door handle. Believing it a police notice he snapped it off and rushed into a nearby office to learn what law he had broken. He left the tag after his departure.

Front Street Bath

Cross word puzzle rundown and clues list

Horizontal and vertical word clues cover gods youths senses ages capitals animals lengths rulers and more. Includes translations Latin terms and medical and nautical hints with several garbled or partial entries.

Police Warning for Parking Near Crossing and Mailbox

City of Portland issues a police warning about parking too close to a street crossing and near a mailbox, noting the matter has no connection to Bath.

Portland Bath

Barney Delight Misses Lewiston Fair race and odds

Barney Delight failed to appear at the Lewiston Fairgrounds as Maine’s champion horse. Faye drove Margie Tell to win the Free for all while Pointer Wood started but ran away. Copper Baron placed third in class C mixed as racing conditions and a sharp curve hindered speed. Local attendees included Bath residents and relatives of Jewett and Pease.

Barney Delight Champ Maine Lewiston Fairgrounds Faye Margie Tell Pointer Wood Boothbay Harbor Copper Baron Jewett Hollywood Vicery Foy Bath Harry Peterson Stanley Peterson Herbert Cavanaugh Harold Freeman Charles Jordan Rupert Wing Gardiner Rogers J. Edward Drake Jr Leon Belanger Billy Adams Clarence Pecci Fred Cullene Ee Me Pease Clifford Harrington Roy Tuttle Mrs. Georss Jewett

Stover Wins Bid for Bath to Phippsburg Mail Routes

L. Stover of Brunswick Road has been notified as the successful bidder for two Bath to Phippsburg star routes. One run passes Phippsburg post office Parker Head to McIntire place, the other goes Sebasco Small Point to Small Point Beach. The two routes are currently driven by W S Oliver and Edgar A Pye respectively. Stover has recently driven a star route out of Portland.

Ates L. Stover Brunswick Road Post Office Department Bath Phippsburg Parker Head McIntire Place Sebasco Small Point Small Point Beach W. S. Oliver Edgar A. Pye Mr. Stover Portland

Kennebec Bridge Receipts Show February Increase

Receipts for February at the Kennebec bridge totaled 3004 dollars and 85 cents, up 23 percent from February 1928 when receipts were 2315 dollars and 60 cents. The gain over last year is 689 dollars and 25 cents. In Morse high school publications, Nathan Watson son of Mr and Mrs Harry H Watson of 335 Front Street was omitted from the list he is a Junior.

Kennebec Morse

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