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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
2
Governor Trewster endorsed a gasoline levy to fund road and bridge projects, arguing it preferable to issuing bonds and paying interest. The plan faces opposition but would support federal aid and rail improvements, while mills and bridges in Maine see revenue shifts and public needs. Local friction includes Portland fishermen seeking a new bridge draw and Brunswick police condemning downtown parking blocks.
The new Parker House in Boston opens on the site of the famed old house and is hailed as among the finest hotels in the city. The long awaited project promises luxury accommodations and historic ambiance as visitors explore the landmark property's renewed amenities.
Proprieties at a Boston hotel no longer need the key used to unlock the big doors when the hotel reopened Thursday. The secretary to the president of the owning corporation carried the key on an airplane over Boston harbor and dropped it into the water. Bath will extend no welcome to Maine Parent-Teacher associations at their state convention next month. The city hosts two active associations aiding local community improvements. Bowdoin College prepares for an intercollegiate meet at Bowdoin College later this week drawing hundreds of East athletes and hosting several college entrants.
Members of the Grange in this section are cordially invited to contribute items for this department at any time. Letters should be addressed to Grange Department, The Bath Independent. All such letters should reach the Independent by Tuesday nights.
Sagadahoc Grange hosts a two night bazaar at Bowdoin Center in Bowdoin. A rural comedy Aaron Slick From Pankin Crick stars with a full cast and a Friday entertainment features a mixed program with music led by Mrs Rosa Berry and Mary Cornish.
Rural free delivery mail carriers must cooperate with state and national forest officers to report forest fires found on routes. Postmasters are directed to inform carriers whom to report to and to ensure carriers contact the nearest forest officer or fire warden, with star-route workers included in the plan.
Washington school plans a play at an upcoming nonmeeting event to benefit the Washington League. Tea cream and cake will be offered at that time to raise funds for the school and its programs.
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange will hold its regular May meeting with Dromore Grange in Phippsburg next Wednesday and observe the annual memorial service for departed members. Dromore Grange prepared for guests. a lecturer will provide an interesting program if weather cooperates.
Topsham Grange held its regular meeting with five members balloted and seven applications brought in. A 25 donation was approved for Mississippi flood relief. The program featured songs, readings, tableaux, a piano solo, sketches, and a discussion on buying merchandise locally versus mail-order.
Dromore grange held its regular meeting on Tuesday with good attendance. Plans for entertaining Sagadahoe county Pomona grange next Wednesday were discussed and all arrangements completed for the annual memorial service. The dining hall walls and ceiling were freshly decorated and membership has increased, with several activities planned for the coming month.
County Deputy and Mrs Warry Rackley attended a large Friday night meeting at Progressive Orange Richmond Corner. The lecturer offered a full program and after the gathering candy was served.
Delegates from the Maine Society of the Sons of the American Revolution attend the national congress in Richmond with Maine hoping to host the 1928 meeting. Leaders including Judge A. M. Spear Converse F. Leach J. S. Maxey Archie Lee Talbot Willis TP Hall and Walter D. Thurber represent Maine.
Jodwell grange of Snail Point held its regular meeting Friday evening with a walk on radio and musical selections. Worthy Master Stanwood Gilms Teradriee Boise, Bessie Sprague, Mary Sylvester, Eleanor Pye, Abert Thompson and Immin Sylvester are listed among attendees. The narrative notes a violin solo and a brief question period led by Thomas Rotman. Young BOHN members attended Dromore grange the previous Tuesday evening.
Several applications for membership were received at the weekly meeting of West Bath Grange Monday night. The first and second degrees will be conferred at the meeting of June 66. Rehearsals are underway twice weekly for the four act comedy drama Fisherman's Luck to be staged May 27.
The Woolwich Farm Bureau met Tuesday at the residence of Mars for an all day session. Miss Katherine Cook of Lewiston, county agent, spoke on "Selection of Clothing" and an excellent luncheon was served. IS attendees. committee: Mrs. Mabel Mack, Mrs. Herbert Munsey, Mrs. Clarence Preble.
A large attendance at Woolwich grange last week saw third and fourth degrees conferred on five candidates followed by a harvest feast. Speeches were delivered by visiting members and by each of the new members present. It is expected that the children of the...
Enterprise grange members held a box social at their hall on Tuesday evening drawing a large crowd and an enjoyable turnout. The Ladies aid met at Miss Frances Blenkham’s home on Monday.
The intusical entertainment and dance by the Privelity club for Merrymeeting Grange of Bowdoinham was called off due to the storm.
Maine Central Railroad offers another low rate coach excursion to Boston over Memorial Day weekend. Tickets valid outbound Friday May 27 and return June 1. Officials expect strong patronage as Boston appeals in spring.
Attorney and Mrs Clyde L Gray of Gardiner were guests Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Leonard L Bishop Oak street Donald Small returned from Boston SE REAY and on pass went to Bruns e connected with the radio and Frigidaire store of H Small Co Stanley Bickle arrived Wednesday from Cleveland O where he has been attending his first year in Cleveland law school to pass the Summer vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Bickle North street
Feed that causes indigestion or gas in the panneh can injure calves and young stock. Green fodder aids confined chicks, while greens should be limited due to time. For market-ready eggs, radio knowledge helps price trends. American breeds like Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red Jersey Black Giant are good for flocks and brown eggs. Terraces need care as first-year soil loosening settles. Simple sun-drying can remove stains from terraces. A legume–cultivated crop rotation maintains soil nitrogen. top legumes include clovers cowpeas vetch and crimson clover. Honey preserves cakes, substitute with corn syrup or sugar. For poultry housing site choose good drainage and avoid cold air pockets. Potatoes can be planted before or after fall. soil and weather conditions matter. To slow a horse that bolts grain spread it in a flat dish with stones or mix with hay. Spring dressings should use appealing ingredient combinations. Non-acid vegetables can be pressure canned. tomatoes beets and pimentos need water-bath canning. Use washable, sturdy kitchen curtains with prefabricated shrinkage pockets. When buying cotton, test fiber length by pulling fibers. Milk-production records reveal profitable cows for disposal and breeding.
Sagadahoc County Commissioners held an adjourned hearing at the county building with Phippsburg selectmen and others to choose an agent to supervise the 3800 foot road project at Popham Beach. The plan, approved earlier, faced opposition from town residents. funding article was tabled at the Phippsburg town meeting, with three years allotted to complete the work. Edward W. Bridgham represented the remonstrants and John P. Carey Jr. represented proponents. The decision on the agent is reserved.
Steel girders were set in position over the first land piers Wednesday morning to form the base for the Kennebec bridge approach roadway. A city council meeting called by Mayor Cahill for Thursday will allow residents to view the plans at Front and Vine streets where grading to five to six feet elevation is planned on the former King Tavern site.
Puzzle presents horizontal and vertical clues for a cross word with many entries. Start by filling obvious words to gain crossing letters and solve progressively. Use numbered squares to guide horizontal or vertical entries and ensure every white space receives a letter.
More than 3 000 000 Buddy Poppies will be ready for the national drive by the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the week of Memorial Day to raise funds for relief. Disabled ex service men in Government hospitals craft the scarlet flowers each week, providing recreation and employment while ensuring profits aid war disabled veterans and families.
Walter T. Meleher, a veteran shoeist of 60 years in the trade, sold his business at 24 Center Street to Lewis Gurewitz of Lewiston and will retire. He began in the family boot and shoe business founded by his late father Samuel Melcher, who was also a veteran dealer. Health issues prompted the sale as his son had been carrying it since his father’s death.
Frank Fortier of Bath was elected first vice president of the Maine State Hand Tub League, Inc. at a Gardiner meeting. Herbert A. Sherman of Randolph became president, Levi Thompson of Bath and Scott Morse of Bath were named trustees and judges, Archie Carey of Bath joined the muster committee. The season opening muster is scheduled for June 18 in Berwick, with Bath Veteran Fireman's Association entering the hand tub.
Bath contributions to Mississippi flood victims amount to 1819.80. A check will be sent to National Red Cross headquarters in Washington D C by Charles C Low treasurer of Bath chapter.
Funeral services were held at 109 Lower Middle Street Bath for Charles W. Robinson who died Saturday May 7. Rev Robert H Carey of Corliss Street Baptist Church conducted the service. Interment was at Oak Grove. He was 66 and a native of Bath with a long shipbuilding career. He began at 17 and rose to foreman in multiple yards including Bean's Camden and Thussell Portland. He aided in launching the first Ferris type steamer in the North Atlantic and received a gold medal on May 8 1918. Survived by wife Cora T Robinson two daughters Mrs Vernal V Chase and Mrs Gene W Osterberg three sons Hiram Rolph and Charles V Robinson all of Portland.
W Walsh, proprietor of the Bath Cleansing and Dye Works, was hurt Saturday forenoon when pulled into the long pulley belt. His left shoulder ligaments and muscles tore and a burn scorched his right leg. Dr Lincoln attended the injured man. A Maine Civil War letter found in North Bradford recalls Camp Jameson and Hall's Hill Virginia experiences just before McClellan's Peninsular campaign in 1862. Mrs Hathorne has returned after visiting Mrs Huff and daughter Merle of Topsham.
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