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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1928

Page

2

Great Lakes Waterway Debate and May Day Health Drive

The article compares the proposed St Lawrence route and New York Harbor access, citing industrial, naval and canal costs, with Montréal and New York as key points. It discusses delays, depths, traffic potential, and political support, then shifts to a May Day Child Health Day resolution backed by education and health groups, noting federal sanction and nationwide programs.

iMaapire Cn Renmid Tienes Ontario Orsweep Montreal St. Lauwrence New York Cal Carvinefon Leo Montrest Cole Carrington United States Seige Vines American Child Health Association Congress American Federation of Taber Ti House Committee On Education John J. Vigert United States Commissioner of Education Jay Elmer Morgan Journal of The National Education Association Frank W. Ballou District of Columbia Senate State Boards of Health Divisions of Child Hygiene Division of

Ancient Handtubs and Machinery Parade For Bathoon Muster

Antique engines and handtubs to be shown July 4 in Bathoon parade. Water Witch of Waldobore will lead the muster with wooden driven machines. Prizes total $1,000 across first and second class engines. Committee lists include Senior J Edward Drake and Mayor Charles Cahill. Public addresses by National WCTU speaker Mrs Mann announced for multiple counties.

W.c.tu Berg Bathoon Duby Elass STOO J. Edward Drake Charles Th Cahill Charles J. Parks Tire Department Scott Morse Richard Prates Ralph ¢. Covel Committee On Fire Department Rank T. Turner Frank T. Fortier Frank J. Parrin Levi U. Thompson Charles W. Terry Chester T. McCabe Pred G. Vroetor George U. Worrey Edward Vaughan Levi Te Thompson Ralph Boardman Charles W. Berry Hierses Seth Stewart George A. Worres Roland Vere Edward Drake John Shaw Paride Edward Miller Herbert Andersen Entertainment Pheu Strake Dhow Charles 2 Cahill Charles J. Darks Leon Morse Jehard Krates Aldermatn Ralph Covel Levi Th Thompson Chester I. McCabe Ralph Bassedman Herrestiments George 7 Worrey Pete Philip Boutin George Bon Desanette DE Mevnee Drosten W. CT UL Mann Cumberland Westbrook Androseeguin Auburn Knox Appleton Lincoln Boothbay Sneadabee Tath

New Era in Farming Promises Widespread Farm Electrification

A New York State College of Agriculture report says farm electrification cuts days worked and doubles savings, with 26 farms surveyed. Rural life shifts as electric power, lights, and appliances reach homes boosting comfort and productivity in towns near canneries and cherry production centers.

New York State College of Nementie

Bath Lad Founder Of A New Industry

A center street shop spotlights a family on the verge of launching a new rustic craft industry. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Gedman, at 2 Pearl Street, run a small willow twig novelties plant turning bird cages and shells into dolls and forms. The venture aims to expand into a broader willow twig craft enterprise as orders from New England surge.

Smith Bad Bebweread Dima Merse Elas Os Sofier Sen- Jamin Gedman New England Morse Kiss School

Town clerks issue fishing licenses amid residency checks

State fishing season opens with good crerics from waters used by residents and non residents. Town clerks must verify bona fide residency before issuing licenses and cannot certify non residents. Mrs Jennie G Jewett of South Portland visits city after cousin Eugene Jewett's death.

Still Accepting Cash for Baseball Fund Drive Continues

The Ward Baseball Asseton drive extends to the season opening to attract subscribers. Iver Moses Yad, a Batha former team manager, received a large contribution boost Thursday but otherwise few donations appeared. Moses is noted as a devoted local baseball supporter who backed Lisbon Falls teams in earlier years.

Ward Baseball Asseton Iver Moses Yad Batha Moses Lisbon Falls Elas

Death Notice for Mrs. Margaret LeMoine of Bath

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Margaret LeMoine wife of Edward T LeMoine of Watertown Mass at the home of her parents Fred Toothaker and Bertha Danton Toothaker 0 Prospect street Malden following a illness of several weeks She was born and educated in Cambridge where she lived most of her life and was a member of the First Universalist church Short after her marriage ten years ago she came to Bath where Mr LeMoine conducted a store for a few years She is survived by her husband three children Junior Cynthis and Gerald also her parents and sister Mrs Fred P Shaw of Bath and her aunt Reawreened Toothaker

Margaret LeMoine Edward T. LeMoine Watertown Mass

Grange Halls See Record Build Up Nationwide

Over the past six months more Grange halls have been dedicated than in any prior six months in the 60 year history of the farm organization. There are over 210 halls now in use with average outlays for building equipment and paraphernalia well above 36 000 and total expenditures often exceeding 10 000 in many locales.

Bucklin Welcomes Baby Boy in Malden

Word has been received of the birth of aosen to Mr and Mrs William Bucklin of Malden Massachusetts. The infant weighed eight pounds at birth. Mr Bucklin is a former Bath boy and a Morse high school Class of 1904 alumnus and one time three letter athlete.

Aosen Mroo William Bucklin Malden Mass Mr. Bucklin Bath Voy4 Morse High School Ono

Electricity in Wood Seen After Thunderstorm At Trefants Crossing

Passersby witness a strange sight at the foot of a poplar tree belonging to I. B. Netty at Trefants Crossing. White sap, exuded from cracks after a recent lightning strike, ran down the trunk. Mr. Nelly burned the splinters, claiming the explosion was fierce when touched by fire and proposing the weed was charged with electricity.

I. B. Netty Trefants Crossing Nelly

Grangers Push Parcel Post Reform for Public Benefit

The Grange aims to save parcel post by creating a dedicated director at Washington to develop service efficiency. They note rising parcel volumes, lower revenue, and call for removal of certain mail restrictions to allow broader handling of insecticides and fungicides. The push seeks stronger government support and legislative action in Washington.

Bert Poco Ianlettin S. Vie Grange Prezranm Washington Servie Ly

Health certificates issued for two Bath schools

Maine se Health association issued health certificates for Bath schools, one for Winneganee and one for Dike school. Mrs Staples, coacher, praised the program, while Dr Walter E L Rowe received thanks for his patient, devoted service to the children.

Mainese Health Association I Bath Winneganee Staples Clinton McFadden Walter EL Rowe Leon Ved Garten

CROSS WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLUES

Puzzle clues list for a cross word with horizontal and vertical entries. Aimed at filling English essayist punch sap of certain trees and other dictionary words across diagonals and crossings. Includes solve strategy tips and a sample fill approach.

Personal notes from Lewiston Bath visits and illness

Mrs William Haskell and son William Jr of Lewiston returned from a brief Bath visit. Barbara Baldwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Baldwin of Park Street is ill and confined to the house. Evelyn Davis of Waterville returned after a weekend with her mother Mrs Robert Cameron on Granite Street. Laton Jackson of Thomaston returned from a visit with Mr Jacke on's parents on Shaw Street. Edward Olsen son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Olsen of Bridgeport Conn, summers at Ledge-O-Rock on upper High Street, has been ill and is recovering, with hope the illness will not affect the family annual Bath visit.

William Haskell William Jr Lewiston Bath Barbara Baldwin Fred Baldwin Park Street Mixx Evelyn Davis Waterville Robert Cameron Granite Street Laton Jackson Thomaston Jackeon N. Gratz Jackson Shaw Street Edward Olsen Conrad Olsen Bridgeport, Conn Ledge-O-Rock Upper High Street

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