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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
2
Local Bath paper snippet lists The Times Company with F B Nichols as president and treasurer and Harry C Werber as editor, located at 83 Front Street Bath Maine, price 1.50.
The United States will spend a record 1.360026 million dollars on highways this year, up 21 percent from last year and 5 percent above 1926. The piece argues good roads spur prosperity, notes radio’s political role, and mentions suburban trimming of roadside bushes and postwar German-American goodwill after Armistice Day. It closes with a nod to football season after Thanksgiving.
Sagadahoc County tallying shows Hoover leads in most towns with Richmond posting the largest Republican margin and Arrowsic delivering a high Hoover percentage. Totals list Arrowsic 34 with 3 GOP and 0 Socialist, Bath 4723 with 9028, Bowdoin 141 2 1, Bowdoinham 339 64 0, Georgetown 145 14 0, Phippsburg 254 3 1, Richmond 647 175 0, Topsham 488 300 4, West Bath 15, Woolwich 204 31 1. Total vote 6180. Republican plurality 3010.
In Bath a total of 694 more votes than in September indicates strong turnout with heavy new voter registration and many absentee ballots. Hoover leads Gardiner for governor by 440, Smith by 242 over Moran Jr. Ward tallies vary, several wards needed extra ballots, and Department of State supplies were allocated by previous election totals.
The article analyzes the 1920 results showing Hoover's strength in urban centers like New York City and Chicago, contrasting it with Smith’s strong showings in some cities. It notes heavy Democratic votes in the South and questions how far the Republican gains in the South can shape a two-party system. It discusses future party realignment and whether voters loyal to Smith might join a rejuvenated Republican party.
Edward Little of Auburn取消s Morse high's basketball games this season signaling a long standing rivalry fracture. Coach Swede Mulvaney insists the teams will not meet at the YMCA floor, while Lewiston high considers继续寻求对阵 Morse. The season shifts toward Bates interscholastic tournament play in Lewiston with potential Morse matchups.
A farm marketing plan praised by agricultural authorities will be outlined at the Fourth New England Conference on November 15 and 16. Rhode Island Commissioner Harry R. Lewis will preside with A. L. Deering as speaker. The program promotes state graded, supervised farm products with a New England label.
Members of the Lowell Pythian Sisters held a Halloween party in the Pythian building last Wednesday evening. The upper hall was decorated in Halloween colors with witches and black cats accents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred H Pratt, newlyweds, received a casserole and silver tray as a gift from the temple, presented by Most Excellent Chief Louise Munro. A well attended supper followed and the event was warmly enjoyed by all.
Wiscasset will field a quick basketball squad for the season with Spider Carlton and local stars from Bath and surrounding towns. The lineup includes Ralph Brewer Wakefield Mass Rev Kevie Dexter Me McCabe Pooler Harrington and McMain plus Red Perkins of Wiscasset.
The friends of William A. Perry and Miss Irma L. Burns announce their upcoming marriage later this week. Perry, Morse High graduate of 1924, works with Morris S. Povich in clothing. Burns, from Lisbon Falls and a Lisbon High alumna, is a cashier at New England Tel and Tel in town. Perry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Perry of 15 Crescent Street. Burns is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur D. Burns of 1093 Washington Street. Rev. A B Hervey plans to leave Wednesday for Hamilton Bermuda for the winter season.
Genesta chapter hosted its 28th annual inspection Friday night with the largest attendance in history. Visiting chapters Hawthorne Brunswick Pine Cone Auburn and many grand officers attended, praised by Worthy Grand Matron Bertha B. Howell. Nearly 300 people attended the banquet preceded by the inspection and remarks, with elaborate fall floral décor and a menu organized by Anne Deering and helpers.
The bulletin lists regions with abundant deer and bear plus partridge scarcity in places like Kennebago Cavossoc and Washington county. Foliage is mostly gone, ground moist, and hunting conditions range from good to very good with light snow affecting travel in some areas.
The U S Cruiser Cleveland escorted Mercantile Convoy HN-Two and 18 British vessels with Sacramento overseas. This marked the beginning of the Cleveland's wartime work and she completed a dozen similar trips before the Armistice. Due to her 16 knot speed she convoyed cargo ships, transports given to armed escorts.
The Cleveland served in convoy work and patrolled the Caribbean and Pacific Central America with the Banana Squadron. It underwent wartime rearmament in 1917 18 and postwar refits and now, near Boston, remains active after 25 years.
Mrs. Carroll Mitchell of South Portland and Mrs. Blanche Taylor of New York City are staying a few days in Bath as guests of Mrs. Frank S. Wakefield of South Street. Mrs. Mitchell belongs to Doric chapter O. E. S. of Bangor and attended Genesta chapter’s inspection on Friday.
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Twenty six Acadia lodge K of P members joined District No. 10 at Harraseeket lodge in Freeport. Deputy Grand Chancellor William Mann of Bath presided as a six oclock parade featured fire and Roman candles. A 178-person banquet followed at 6 30. Wescustogo lodge Yarmouth exemplified the page rank. speakers included Grand Chancellor John C. Senior Sanford Supreme Representatives Haskell Portland Sylvester Auburn and others. Bath members traveled by auto. Other lodges in the district were present.
Fort George of Brunswick and Kennebec of Bowdoinham appear as standout clubs in the regional event with strong performances shaping the standings. Both teams posted notable marks as the meet progressed, solidifying their positions among top finishers.
Recent transfers across towns Arrowsic Bath Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath include Carrie P Howe to Levi W Stewart and Mary H Rodick in Arrowsic Edward C Plummer to Silas Bryant Victor Pinkham to Alice Clappison Blanchard to Pinkham Barstow to Dall Barrett et al to Brown Stinson to Oliver Davis to Floyd Cushman to Merritt Oli ver to Stinson Nelson to Dennett Morse to Buckley Buckley to Morse et al Saindon to Saindon Noyes to Bernier Quint to Naugler Curtis to Curtis
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