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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1929

Page

2

Maine Dairying Seen as Major Industry at Lewiston Conference

At the statewide economic conference in Lewiston Dr. Arthur W. Gilbert, Massachusetts agriculture commissioner, compared Maine dairy output to its cotton industry. He noted dairy farms and cotton mills each employ about 10,000 and produce similar annual values, stressing dairy as a permanent, scalable sector and highlighting current production averaging around 4000 pounds per cow yearly.

Maine Lewiston Arthur W. Gilbert Massachusetts Gilbert U. S

End of Calais St Stephens and Milltown street railway line

The Calais St Stephens and Milltown street railway system ends after 1894 service. Six miles of track are abandoned as autos and buses erode trolley business. widespread loss hits steam and steamboat lines too with limited revival prospects for the near future.

Calais St. Stephens Milltown N. B Bath Boothbay

Maine coast chain of service stations with hotels planned

A proposal to build a coastal chain of service stations every about 125 miles along the Maine coast includes refueling, repairs, accessories, and hotels with 40 rooms each. The design features an incline to second floor parking, a ground floor service area, restaurant, emergency nurse, and rest rooms. If successful it may extend east.

South End Washington Street Project Progresses Toward Winter

The State aid highway work along Washington Street in the South End from Pine Street south is underway with hopes to finish before winter. If not, it will resume in early spring. The project aims to improve the street for a long stretch and extend to High Street via Lemont Street across the field, creating a river drive and a link to High Street.

Washington Street Pine Street Lemont Street High Street

Death of Boston & Maine President George Hannouer shocks New England railroading

The sudden death of George Hannouer, head of the Boston and Maine Railroad, followed his attendance at a football game in New Haven on Saturday. He rose from a minor position to top leadership, earning great respect for his hard work and faith in New England industry. His career embodies the American dream and serves as a sober example for youth.

George Hannouer Boston & Maine Railroad New Haven New England Boston & Maine

New Game Laws Take Effect Licenses Required

Governor Gardiner has declared the new hunting and fishing laws effective. Residents must obtain annual licenses, with a small price increase. Receipts fund fish and game protection and stocking programs, and local sportsmen largely favor the change.

Gardiner

Governor and Council Decline Referendum on Eminent Domain Act

The Governor and Council ruled signatures on petitions for a referendum on the laws and eminent domain act are insufficient to trigger a special election. After investigation and a hearing, they decided the two acts should take effect. The act grants eminent domain rights to electric power companies.

Membership Reaches 233 at North Center PTA Meeting

The North Center P T A committee, with Supt Wilson and Principal Scott, plans monthly luncheons at the high school. Christmas Sale set for Dec 18 with committees to be announced Nov 19. Card party proceeds announced. next event Tuesday. Quilts donated by Kennebec Greenhouses, flowers sent to hospital and shut ins. Ada Crockett notes welfare needs and supervised playgrounds. Pasteurized milk distribution begins at Mitchell school with 36 half pints daily plus four quarts for the opportunity class.

Supt. Wilson Arthur B. Scott Ann Deering Leila Oliver Association P. M. Olm Kennebec City Hospital Ada Crockett Mitchell

Miss Campbell Guest at Campbell Home

Miss Dorie Campbell of Coby College visited Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer F Campbell on Washington Street The report notes she will pass next weekend at an unspecified location.

Dorie Campbell Coby College Elmer F. Campbell Washington Street

Red Cross reports two year activity and relief work

Mr Heckman described Red Cross efforts over two years noting 117 disasters in the country and a last year expenditure of 3 million dollars. He cited aid in Porto Rico after the hurricane, seed provisions, lumber for 30 000 small houses, veteran support and 1100 first aid trained in the state, with 800 public health nurses and ongoing emergency readiness.

Heckman Red Cross L Cross Porto Rico Uing Washington Frederic H. Low

Bath Couple Surprised With Workmates Get Together

Mr and Mrs Charles Murray of Weeks Street were surprised Thursday evening by Hyde Windlass Co workers in the iron foundry. Joe Gillo led as master of ceremonies with songs and speeches. The party ended with a plan for a future stunt burial eight feet underground.

Charles Murray Weeks Street Murray Hyde Windlass Co Dare Devil Joe Gillo Joe John Kelley Kelley A. Getchell Mr. Gillo Mrs. Murray P. Snowdoin Mr. Gallant E. Elwell A. Hugegard J. McFarland M. McCrater W. Martel M. Watson H. MacHenry P. Morin G. Reynolds H. L. Norton C. Thing. S. McPherson J. Kelley F. Murray C. Lake J. Conley F. Hines

Secretary of War Endorses Red Cross Drive

The Secretary of War endorses the Red Cross and urges a large enrollment as the annual membership drive opens on Armistice Day. Bath chapter begins its roll call on November 10.

American Red Cross Bath

Holidays Theme Debated by Cosmopolitan Club

The Current Events committee met Thursday afternoon at the club house on Halloween to discuss Our Holidays. Miss J Gertrude Silsby gave a sketch on origin and purpose of holidays while Miss Emma Magoun described observance and Miss Emma E Walker spoke on their value. Next Thursday’s program remains a Special Day with Mrs Oliver Moses 2nd and Miss Minnie White on the committee.

Cosmopolitan Club House J. Gertrude Silsby Emma Magoun Emma E. Walker Oliver Moses Minnie White el T. Y

Alice Ellis Valley Confined by Asthma and Bronchitis

Alice Ellis Valley has been confined to her home for a month due to an attack of asthma and bronchitis.

Alice Ellis

Grange meeting discusses pedestrian safety and local plans

The Sagadahoc Grange meeting featured a question box with readings by Mrs. Joanna Hodgkins and discussion on pedestrian safety, favoring the left side of the street to face traffic. Members from Topsham and Bowdoinham shared tips on using a farmer's spare time, while various performances and remarks by local representatives enriched the program. Bodwell Grange hosted a substantial dinner and plans a November 20 pomona meeting with officer elections set.

de. Sagadahoc Joannaham Grange Maine Ellis ‘L. Aldrich Topsham Bodwell Fred Curtis Joanna Hodgkins Millward Patten Mildred Patten Winnifred Rackley Poole Abner C. Johnson the Grange Alfred Rackley University of Maine Marjorie Henderson Merrymeeting Grange Eva Lemont West Bath Grange Bertha Wright Alfreda Perkins Dromore Grange Bertha Scott Mabel Brown Pomona Bowdeinham

Secretary Mellon Endorses Red Cross

Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the treasury, praises the American Red Cross for using annual funds and public contributions to relief. He notes the organization answers small disasters through memberships and general funds. Bath chapter annual roll call drive opens Sunday, Nov. 0.

Andrew W. Mellon Treasury United States American Red Cross Red Cross Bath

Youngsters Enjoy Halloween Party At Salvation Army Hall

A Halloween party drew eighty children from Sal vation Army hall on Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mary Fox for funniest costume and Genevieve Emery for prettiest. After games, ice cream, cookies, sandwiches and cocoa were served as kids cheered.

Salvation Army Hall Mary Fox Genevieve Emery

Annual Dollar Night Of Baptist Ladies Recites Poems For Charity

The Ladies Circle hosted a covered dish supper raising funds for Circle treasury. Attendees enjoyed original poems and prose read aloud after contributing a dollar each. Charles Stuart donated 50 cents from summer savings. performances included duets, solos, and a humorous song.

Corer Clifford Edward Cook Laura Lemont Ada Arthur Price Charles Stuart Arthur I. Stuart Circle Treasury William Dennison Lloyd L. Hooker Coyle Lizzie Haggett Ladies’ Aid John Brown Herbert E. Worrey Lincoln Bailey Dame Fortune Revenneth Morse

Annual Roll Call at Wesley Church Delights Congregation

The Wesley church annual roll call and supper drew strong attendance Thursday night with 140 at supper in the vestry dining on boiled ham mashed potatoes macaroni and cheese squash rolls coffee pastry and cake. Seventy two members answered the roll led by Rev. F L Littlefield and Rev Frank H Hall delivered the principal address. A quartet including Robert Gordon Lloyd Daley Lawrence Coombs and Leland Ames provided readings and songs.

Wesley Church Bertha Davis Edward Cook George Cahill Carrie Sampson Oliver Brown Lloyd Daley Arthur Whittier Arthur G. Oliver George Hopkins Louise Stewart Carolyn Rogers Evelyn Trott Marian Whittier Dorothy Wakefield Robert Gordon oMest Ann Eliza Rich West Bath F. L. Littlefield Frank H. Hall High Street M. E. Church Auburn Wesley E. A. Farrar Lawrence Coombs Leland Ames

Hospital Radio Fund Exceeds Four Hundred Dollars

The Hospital Radio Fund has raised about 400 dollars toward a radio set for City Hospital and a headphone for every cot. Organizer Harry De Wick expects further donations to meet the goal, with many notable contributors including Governor William Tudor Gardiner and Mayor Charles H. Cahill among others.

City Hospital Harry de Wick William Tudor Gardiner Charles H. Cahill O. M. Redlon P. M P. M. Olm, A. Hallet & Co., Mike Mikalo, F. H. Putnam A. P. McLellan Arlyne Boothby Columbia Hotel M. O. Webber Fred B. Reed Charles H. Oliver Edward Biggins James C. Biggins Henry M. Biggins Carleton Lowell John H. Carter John C. Gilmore Walter L. Whitney R. H. Stodder C. S. Wakefield Arthur Mayo George A. Churchill T. C. Maney Lyde’s Market D. L. Howard Bath Garage C. F. Hartleb Joseph Hecht L. J. Fletcher H. Fitch Mary D. Yule

Heavy registration at evening school grows with new classes

Enrollment at the Bailey Evening School of Industry exceeds 310 prompting new classes. Miss Beatrice Jenkins will teach elementary shorthand and typewriting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. An additional class in electrical work will be organized soon with details to follow.

Bailey Evening School of Industry Beatrice Jenkins

Committal Service for Bath Firm Founder A Hallet

The body of Andrews Hallet former Bath businessman who founded A Hallet & Co arrived Saturday from Pocasset Massachusetts where the funeral is held. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery with a cenotaph service led by Rev David L Wilson at Central Church. Hallet's son Richard M Hallet of Boothbay Harbor accompanied the body along with Mrs Hallet.

Andrews Hallet Bath A. Hallet & Co Pocasset Mass David L. Wilson Central Church

High School Latin Club Holds First Meeting of Season

Morse High School announces the Legio Nova Romana raed of Morse s school held its first meeting. Sophomores pledged to Roman gods, new initiates listed, and officers elected with George Littlefield as president. Plans include a Christmas play under Hortense Bryant with refreshments served afterward.

High School Latin Legio Nova Romana Raed Morse Ws School Juno Jupiter Minerve Mars Venus Mary Newell Silas Plant Hazel Feero Na Watson Dorothy Ham Marion Whittier George Littlefield Archie Main Barbara Ross Barbara Fisher Duncan Bragg Nellie King Evelyn Trott Edith Mackinnon Percival Black William Lamoine Ada Greenblatt Louise Calderwood Hibbert Norton Elinor Shorey Paul Hayes Nathan Watson Doris Lawrence Robert Hatch

Halloween Party At G A R Hall With Hostesses

An enjoyable Halloween party and dance were held Thursday evening at the G A R hall on Middle Street. Hostesses included Henry Arsenault, Miss Grace Boyce, Miss Josephine Arsenault, and Miss Rose Arsenault. Raymond Vachon played piano amid festive decorations. Attendees listed include Alice Moody, Grace Moody, Corinne Fortier, Mary Hart, Ruth Curtis, and many others.

G.A.R. Hall Middle Street Henry Arsenault Grace Boyce Josephine Arsenault Rose Arsenault Raymond Vachon Alice and Grace Moody Corinne Fortier Mary Hart Ruth Curtis Annie Zoomie Doris Holbrook Helen Davis Gladys Barrett Dolly Brooks Geneva Smith Irene Coombs Josephine Hamblin Carrie Norton Irene Hamlin Meda Munsey H. Barter R. Thomas R. Parks A. Jewett G. Conway C. Parks D. Leavitt L. Coombs F. Gaudet HM. Noonan

Insulators Shot Causing Blackout in Cushing

Cushing suffered a power outage for hours after transmission line insulators were shot off. Hunters responsible face severe penalties and possible danger to the public. Break was reported near nightfall and Central Maine crew traced the fault. officials warn radical steps if repeated.

Cushing Central Maine

High Priests Night Celebrated with Music and Masonic Honors

The event featured The Hounds and The Mackinnon Sisters performing vaudeville style numbers as Mrs. Mackinnon accompanied on piano. Past high priests occupied chairs for the B A degree, and John Wishart paid tribute to W Scott Shorey and Oscar F Williams, with a Past High Priest association formed later led by Shorey and Wishart.

Ed Morse Tom’ Houston Lewis Mackinnon Herby Dido Sam John Wishart W. Scott Shorey Oscar F. Williams Royal Arch Masonry Bath P. D. G. H. P. Walter Glidden

T N T Blast Injures Three in Coatesville

Arthur E. Buzzo, former Bath YMCA president and contractor, was badly injured when a 22 pound TNT charge failed to explode and detonated during removal near Coatesville Pennsylvania on October 26. Two other workers were hurt. Buzzo's condition improved after hospitalization. The blast originated from a partially unfired hole 10 feet deep in rock.

T.N. T Coatesville Arthur E. Buzzo Bath Y. M. C. A Feldsnar Georgetown Buzzo

Cross Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Grid

Puzzle clues list multiple horizontal and vertical entries with Greek goddess malignant mischief and various wordplay items. Includes references to poets dynasties rivers coins arches and historic terms across a mixed set of definitions. Contains enumerations and partial phrases for themed crossword fill.

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