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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
5
Woolwich shores showed a bright scene of new leaves and blue Kennebec water until clouds gathered and misty rain fell. The river turned black and menacing with white waves, while the opposite shore faded to sombre grey.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Ripley of Washington street plan to leave Thursday for Boston where they will pass a few days.
Road inspectors report unusually good general conditions across northern Vermont New Hampshire and Maine as spring travel approaches. Major routes U S 5 7 and the Burlington Barre corridor are being upgraded with paving and concrete work while detours and delays are noted on some segments.
The obituary notes the death of R. E. Ferguson from heart disease on Route 1, with funeral at his home and interment in Village cemetery. Memorial Day events are planned with decorations, services, and a patriotic program led by local schools and groups. Other items include church and town happenings, road improvements, school board actions, and social notices from Bowdoinham and surrounding communities.
An ad from Mrs. George E. Lang of Damariscotta Maine seeks a strong healthy boy for farm labor after June 13. Contact Box 142 for details and inquiry. Also offers handbraided rug and silk braided table mat for sale with viewing at the seller’s home.
Connecticut and Massachusetts opened a shorter Hartford to Worcester route avoiding the Hartford to Springfield path. The route uses multiple road numbers across states, with connections via Manchester Stafford Springs and Sturbridge to Worcester, while concurrent highway projects proceed with limited disruption.
East Bowdoin chapel will open Sunday with 3 p m preaching by Rev. William R. Wood of Penny Memorial church Augusta. All welcome. Weather delays on Walter Douglas road start. Residents and families visited neighbors. Memorial exercises planned by Sagadahoc grange Saturday evening for members who have died. Various local visits recorded among residents. Next Ladies Aid meeting set for June 5.
The Y M C A Christmas Cove Camp committee convened with Ada Crockett chairing. Members from city groups discussed doctor exams for June 19, Rotary transport for 22 of 30 applicants, and camp departures set for June 21. Bath camp capacity is 60 weeks, with 30 places for ages 7 to 12. Members urged to submit data and medical blanks by June 1.
Egg parasites totaling 270000 were planted by Maine Division of Plant Industry inspectors to control gypsy moths. Colonies of 1000 were placed where egg clusters were found. Spraying machines are in use with agreements in Kittery Elliot South Berwick Berwick Sanford Biddeford Saco Portland Auburn Westbrook Rumford Bath and Forest Lake camps. Parasite eggs from Melrose Highlands Mass were released in Lewiston Durham Lisbon Webster and other towns.
The fragment lists numeric values tied to locations including Wales Bowdoin Bowdoinham and Richmond with figures 22 000 29 000 40 000 and 24 000, but no context or narrative.
A concrete retaining wall is under construction at Morse High School to separate school property from Frank Pepper’s 11 Maple street residence. The project, mandated by state law, replaces the old wooden fence and extends from the northwest corner to Maple street. Similar walls are planned near 808 High Street and 876 High Street, with estimated total cost around $1,000. wooden versions would cost more.
The cost stands at 700 dollars. The life difference between concrete and wood walls favors concrete. Kerry Houston of Portland and Bath and engineer Frank M. Churchill are handling the construction work.
The funeral for Mae S. Covel wife of ex Alderman Ralph C. Covel occurred Wednesday afternoon at her home 716 Middle Street. Rev F L Littlefield Wesley Methodist church officiated with bearers ex Aldermen Harry M Huse and Harold L Troop Harris T Rodick and A R Cahill. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The funeral of Miss Lucy R. Kimball was held at her home 684 High Street with Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiating. Bearers were Charles C. Low, William W. Robinson, J. Houghton McLellan and Owen J. Ledyard. Burial followed in the Houghton Kimball lot at Maple Grove.
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