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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1927

Page

10

Mayor Cahill Praises Industrial Outlook at Yearly Meeting

Mayor Charles Cahill spoke to the city council at the political year’s first meeting, citing progress in the industrial sector and a likely statement on the purchase of the Dath Iron Works. He thanked members for cooperation and noted upcoming administration changes. Resolutions of gratitude were adopted for city officials and staff, and payments totaling 2,216.54 were approved along with licenses for a pedlar and a secondhand dealer.

Charles 2. Cahill Ety Coumer Dati Phe Eto Dath Iron Works Admnistration Taki Oe- Casson Board of Common Council Board of Aldermen Hell of Accounts Percy Ro Ayer Nathan Loviel

Judge Keegan Speaks Before Bath Rotary Club

The Bath Rotary Club hosted a talk by Judge Keegan of the Bath Municipal Court on the functions and challenges of local justice agencies. Guests included former Sheriff Wilbur Oliver and Rotarians John Riles Albert Letarte and Dered Hiden.

Bath Rotary Club Tineteen Phetel Pheenia Phesday Tinhool Dodge Jotah Rhee Sau Bath

Buy All Wool Worsted Yarn From Manufacturer

Advertises assorted shades and heathers for hand and machine knitting and rug yarns. 4 oz skeins priced at 50 cents. Free samples available. Orders sent cash on delivery with Scolage paid. Concord Worsted Mills West Concord New Hampshire.

C. UO. D. Scolage Concord Worsted Mills West Concord N. H

Judge urges citizen input on court procedures and justice

The judge warned against relying on secondhand court accounts and urged citizens to attend proceedings to understand how courts, police, and sheriffs operate. He discussed case types like intoxication and non-support, criticized jury system flaws, and noted no easy remedy yet. The audience applauded.

Two BiC Teams Clash at Y M C A Tonight

Bath A C presents a high profile basketball duel between Base ton Whirhwinds and New York Fernwoods at the Bath gym. The event aims to be a major attractor near TG-27 season, with tickets selling fast and local fans rushing to secure seats.

Baseton Whirhwinds New York Fernwoods Bath A.C Towa

Bowdoinham Social and Community Notes Highlight Local Events

Bowdoinham reports a well attended public luncheon hosted by Bowdoinham members of the Col Dimmer Sewall chapter DAA with prizes in a canuetion whist event. Attendees include Mrs Willis Miss Adams Mrs Hilda Powers of Topsham. Several residents attend visits, illnesses, and a 64th wedding anniversary celebration at Mesboratio Plall.

Charles J. Brown Bowdoinham Col. Dimmer Sewall DAA Willis Miss Adams Hilda Powers Topsham Mars Jack W. OS A. Lb. MacDougal Karl Tateh Eliza Lancaster George Asset W. OS. Given Albion Cornish Corish Mary Hazardville Coon Mar Prank Iss Grange Jenning Warr Parington Janes Old Orchard Richard Brown Herbert Given Auburn Soniof Ma Armour Beet Co Lena Anderson Elizabeth Britt Flolen Britt Charles AA. Perry Portford Conn Trish Johnny Jewell Wellesley Mass Jessie Cromwell Priday Portland Menest Hunter Wallace Tlanter

New Comprehensive Unit Course in School Administration at Maine

Summer session at the University of Maine will offer a new three unit course in School Administration. The program, led by H M Seilis and Bertram Packard with Josiah Wy Taylor and Richard J Libby, plus Olin S Lutes, runs six weeks in three two week units. Each unit covers Rural Education and Administrative Problems with one hour degree credit per unit.

Sgite Department of Education Comming University of Maine H. M. Seilis Bertram E H. Packard Josiah Wy ‘Taylor Richard J. Libby Augusta Olin S. Lutes Department of Education Orono State Department Lee

Phippsburg clams need curbs on nonresident diggers

Edward W. lrid g ham urges Phippsburg to regulate clam digging within town limits under Section 6D of Chapter 45, arguing that limiting times and permits protects flats from overharvesting and fire risk while preserving residents’ rights and the public interest.

Phippsburg Edward W. Lridgham

State Education Course Leads July Sessions

Josiah Wy. Taylor will head the first unit on high school organization and activities beginning July 6. Richard J. Libby will open Rural Education topics July 11 covering rural organization and sanitation. Bertram Packard and Professor Lutes close with August 1 to 11 on administrative and financial matters for teachers and pensions.

Josiah Wy. Taylor Victory Education Richard J. Libby Berfram BL Packard Lutes State Department of Education

State D A R To Meet Next Week In Portland

Maine Daughters of the American Revolution plan a statewide conference in Portland at State Street Congregational church on March 16 and 17 with sessions, nominations, reports, and a memorial service. Speakers include C W McGrowan of International College Springfield. music by Opportunity Farm youths. banquets at Lafayette hotel. open houses at Longfellow House. reservations via Mrs Edward Guimond and Mrs Charles Rhodes.

Blaine S. Wiles Maine State of Maine Daughters of the Elizabeth Wadsworth State Street Congregational Church Portland Russell William Magna C. W. McCgrowan International College Springfield Opportunity Farm Charles Rhodes Coyle Street Church Guild Lafayette Hotel Edward Guimond Victory Avenue South Wortland Longfellow House Tate Wiles Congress Square Hotel

Splashing by Autos Triggers Pedestrian Complaint

A local teacher reports being splashed by muddy water from a passing car on Washington Street near Cedar Street on Monday afternoon. The incident sparked protests from pedestrians who have faced repeated splashing as cars drive through wet streets.

Thas Washington Street Cedar Street

Letter on speeding cars harms pedestrians in city streets

A reader complains about rapid driving splashing pedestrians in flooded streets. She recalls a coat ruined by a prior splash and notes similar incidents from motorists in summer puddles. The letter urges thoughtfulness and slower speeds to protect pedestrians near streetcar tracks.

Town Meeting Sets Budgets and Highway Funds

The town approved 1100 for poor relief and 2000 for snow removal. Funds include 600 for state aid highway, 359 for state highway maintenance, 250 for state aid maintenance, and river road graveling contingent on state match. Other appropriations cover officers 1500 debt interest 500 contingent expenses 1000 cemeteries 50 Memorial day 10 and various road grants from 100 up. The piece notes a shift from a past servants ball in New York.

State Highway Commission

Mansion Maids Seek Theater Tickets for Annual Outing

Domestic workers plan an annual outing described as a homelike evening with music and dancing, while mistresses of large mansions organize ball room festivities. California also features an automobile school for girls amid the chatter.

California

Maine D.A.R. in 17‑day Washington tour to Capitol

Miss Maude M. Merrick appointed Maine Daughters to the Continental Congress will lead a 17 day trip from Portland to Boston Washington and New York. The tour includes visits to Annapolis West Point and Storm King Mountain with hotel stays at the Ebbitt and Waldorf Astoria. Reduced fare plans apply with identification certificates and limited sleeping car berths.

Maude M. Merrick Waterville Maine Daughters Continental Congress Maine Portland Union Station Boston South Station Washington Auditorium Annapolis Washington New York Waldorf Astoria Merrick Phillips Manor Hause West Point Yonkers Dobbs Ferry Hastings - On - Hudson Sleepy Hollow Bear Mountain West Point Military Academy Newburg Jersey Hudson River Miss Merrick Maude Merrick

Probate Court Clears Wills and Admin Matters in Sagadahoc

Second March term of Sagadahoc county probate court notes wills allowed estates settled and executors appointed with or without bonds. Administrations filed or granted inventories accounts and adoption and bond reductions approved. A cablegram reports Mrs Morse and Miss Coombs Mediterranean cruise arrivals and shore excursions praised. William Bonney of Gardiner visited Bath.

Glidden Sagadahoe County Blanche Metcale Bath Edward W. Larrabee Liza A. Tathorne James T. Morse Witters Metcalfe Eliza A. Tathorne Elizabeth OS. Morse Whippsburg John G. Morse D.bane Converse Varington Bowdoinham Marcia G. Purington Liavina CC. Coombs Bowdoin Jacob K. Coombs Laurence Newell West Bath Larry J. Rich Trenry EF. Smith Richmond Henry Failing Merriman Jacob Merriman Popsham Elinor Mildram Margaret FE Leydon Lucinda T. Sprague Evelyn KX. Tabor Harry G. Coombs Mabel DB Coombs Jude A. Hyde James L. Hyde Topsham Evelyn IX. Tador Mabel Gideon T. Wheeler Jennie N. Wheeler Alfred C. Lee Alfred C. Wheeler Daniel Doyle John TH. Doyle David Brown Arthur A. Brown Thomas Cook & Son Chirence W. Morse Clare Coombs Egypt Palestine Palermo Sicily

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