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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1929

Page

6

Trial of Jesus Unjust Declares Prof Stanwood

Professor Stanwood a Kuwaoin college scholar argued that Jesus trial violated Hebrew law and was illegal, irregular, and unjust. He outlined San Hedron procedures, nighttime arrest, lack of counsel, Passover timing, false testimony, and questioned crucifixion details with historical notes.

Jesus Prof Stanwood Daniel U. Sianwuvu Kuwaoin College Spuse Chaliter Cntiren Stanwoon Chist Christ San Hedron Supreme Court Mr. Stanwood Tiberius Caesar Pontius Pilate Judea

Hall Re-Elected City Collector by 19 to 8 Vote

Ralph K. Hall retained the post of city treasurer and tax collector after a council vote of 19 to 8 in an adjourned meeting last week. The result followed a contest with John C. Fitzgerald, amid a council split led by Mayor Cahill and Pres. Quicksall over the decision. The session also saw elections for forester and other offices, salary adjustments, and committee appointments.

Ralph K. Hall John C. Fitzgerald Leland Plummer Gerald Watson West Bath Grange Hall Cahill Pres. Quicksall Common Council Fitzgerald James P. Sutherland Isaac H. Rideout Joseph Gurney Daniel Williams Arthur B. Stlphen Williams Wilfred W. Chaney Arthur J. Dunton Cemetery and Park Board Marius H. Page Harry D. Robinson Ernest B. Heald Florence M. Robinson Heald Edward W. Hyde Rogersfield Whiskeay Frank T. Fortier Ward 2 Board of Highways and Sewers Arthur W. Gediman Fortier Quicksall Stanley M. Brown Bath Iron Works Corp McCabe

Subordinate Officers and Salaries Report Found Containing City Pay Data

The committee on subordinate city officers and salaries reports that all salaries in this item became effective on oath. The document notes continued discussion and references Bath Maine dated March 20, 1929, addressed to the Mayor and City Council.

Bath Maine

Povich Appeals for City Ward One Vote Recount

Democratic challenger Samuel Povich plans a recount of Ward 1 alderman votes after an initial 220 212 count in favor of Chester McCabe. Povich hired Edward W Bridgham to file a bill in equity with the Maine Supreme Court seeking process and notice to McCabe.

Chester H. McCabe 82Nd City Council Samuel Povich Edward W. Bridgham Bridgham Maine Supreme Court McCabe Povich

Maine D A R Elects Officers for Year

At the 31st annual Maine Daughters of the American Revolution conference officers were chosen for the year. Elected were regent Mrs Victor L Warren Dover Foxcroft and vice regent Mrs Florence Waugh Danforth Skowhegan with a slate including secretary Miss Katherine E Marshall York and registrar Mrs Minnie E R Davis Sanford among others. The retiring State Regent Mrs William Smith Shaw of Portland was nominated for vice president general of the National organization.

Maine Daughters of the American Revolution Victor L. Warren Dover-Foxcroft Florence Waugh Danforth Skowhegan Katherine E. Marshall York Sarah H. Forbes Jessica Haskell Hallowell Minnie E. R. Davis Sanford Lucy Wiles Madison Avis Ames Gardiner Carrie E. Howard Winslow Ary P. Rich Rockland Luetta King Portland Ellen Jordon Mason Orono William Smith Shaw National Organization

Polar Star Lodge installs officers

Officers of Polar Star lodge were installed Wednesday evening by Past Master Walter S. Glidden of Solar lodge with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme as grand chaplain and Past Master Arthur B. Stilphen as grand marshal. Members were urged to attend with a guest, and sojourning Masons were invited. The Polar Star Quartet and Stevens' Columbian orchestra provided music, followed by refreshments and dancing.

Polar Star Lodge Walter S. Glidden Solar Lodge George B. Wolstenholme Arthur B. Stilphen Polar Star Quartet George Swain Albert Henderson George J. Goodwin

Welded Steel Boat Shipped from Bath

The first all welded steel boat built by Bath Iron Works was shipped by freight Saturday to The Brown Co. and arrived at Bemis Monday. The 36 by 9 by 5 foot utility craft, powered by a 40 horsepower two cylinder Diesel, was completed in three weeks from keel laying and awaits a name. Mrs. Ruth Blaisdell of Washington Street left Saturday for East Boston to visit her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Blaisdell.

Bath Iron Works Corp Brown Co Bemis Portland Montreal Berlin N. H Rangeley Lakes Ruth Blaisdell Washington Street Boston Mass C. H. Blaisdell

Farewell Party for Fr. Harris at St. Mary's Parish Hall

The Bath parish packed St. Mary’s Hall for Fr. John Joseph Harris’s farewell after more than three years of service. He departs for Biddeford as assistant to Fr. Michael Crain, with gifts including a purse, a gold pen and pencil, and a basket of gold pieces. His work as acting pastor and his devotion to the sick and needy were praised by L Eugene Thebeau and others.

St. Mary's John Joseph Harris Biddeford Michael F. Crain St. Mary’s Church Bath Nicholas J. Horan Father Harris Baths Fr. Harris L. Eugene Thebeau The Holy Name Society Father Horan Father Hoyag St. Dominic’s Church of Portland Father Gorman St. Mary's Church Harris St. Mary's Choir St. Mary's School Eunice Meadow Albert Desmond Jr John M. Conley Henry M. Biggins Newport R. I Rogers High School St. Laureant College Montreal House of Philosophy Grand Seminary Joseph Devaney N. J. Horan St. Dominic Church Portland James P. Gor-mon

Parker Head Resident Visits Bath Relatives

Lewis Lowell of Parker Head is spending a few days with relatives in Bath and will return soon.

Lewis Lowell Parker Head Bath

Ferdinando Gorges Ferry Is Towed to New York for New Service

The Maine Central ferry Ferdinando Gorges, sold to Hudson River Night Line, was towed to New York by the tug Neptune. After stopping in Bath to exit service in 1927, the 20 year old vessel will undergo about 100000 dollars in alterations for service between New York and Albany carrying trucks freight and automobiles. The tow sailed through the Kennebec river Cape Cod canal and Long Island Sound and docked at Pier 32 North River. Captain Robert Perkins, longtime commander, piloted the trip which took roughly 12 hours amid fog and calm seas.

Maine Central Ferdinando Gorges New York Hudson Maine Central Railroad Hudson River Night Line Neptune Bath Gorges Kennebec River Robert Perkins Cape Cod Canal Long Island Sound Pier 32 North River Albany Perkins

Wesley Triumphs in Sixth Annual Y M C A Track Meet

Wesley church won the Sixth Annual Y M C A track meet with 34 points, double Central’s 17. George Barker of Central set a high hurdle mark and Wesley’s Rockefeller led a standout relay effort to break the eight-lap record in 63.5 seconds.

Sons of Wesley Church Y. M. C. A. Church League Central George Barker Barker Wesley Rockefeller Snipe Frott Burden Winter Rowland Parks Oliver Anliker Beacon Universalist Elm Corliss Grace Alec Burden Trott Littlefield Davis Allie Jewett Hibbert Norton North End Hagan Meister Beacon-Central Norton Jewett MacDonald Gove Farrell Cook Jackson Berayley

Hawaiian Isles Charms Tourist in Three Week Maui Hawaii Trip

Honolulu writer recounts a three week visit to Maui and Hawaii islands aboard the Inter Island Navigation Hawaii. The journey from February 18 includes Lahaina and Wailuku stops, a visit to Iao Valley, and notes on rain and scenery.

Honolulu the Independent Maui Hawaii Inter Island Navigation Company Lahaina Wailuku Omalpi Drive Iao

Bath Ponders Country Club And Golf Course Development

Prominent Bath citizens back a plan to lease or sell city property near Emery’s Creek for a nine hole golf course with a clubhouse. The project would run along the North Bath road near the mountain, linking eastern and western holes via a path. Officials say it could boost commerce and civic welfare, with water hazards and a concrete spillway envisioned, but full details remain to be debated.

Bath Emery Bal Rogers Mill

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Arthur Allen Center Street Victor Warren Dover- Foxcroft C. W. Bemis Front Street People’s Investment Association Hawaiian Isles Percy R. Low
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