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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1926
Page
1
Municipal experts assert the day of the small city is here with better streets, parks, schools, libraries, and hospitals. Citizens are improving in dress, mobility, and entertainment as unity and collective effort drive progress for communities like ours.
Bath faces a slow return to shipbuilding but hopes for a revival if Congress supports private merchant shipping. The city plans to boost existing industries and attract new ones while preparing for a potentially pivotal Maine Senate race on November 20 as Republicans and Democrats mobilize for control of the U S Senate.
The piece discusses party managers urging faithful voters to cast ballots and the likelihood of large rallies across Maine. It notes Democrats near a Senate majority with support from insurgent Republicans and forecasts two to three weeks of intense political activity.
Maine assessors meeting in Augusta discussed real estate buyers from out of state, urging fair tax assessments and courteous treatment. Governor Liewster emphasized equalization, avoiding overvaluation, and presenting Maine as welcoming to investors while protecting resident taxpayers.
Miss Arabelle Lord attends Gorham Normal school and visited home on Pearl Street. Frank Cromwell of Bath Water District sick at home. Miss Eleanor Moulton returns from Boston after weekend guests. Langdon Hill and party from Hayden Stone & Co. Portland stayed at High Street homes. Herbert L. Douglas heads to Boston for Master Photo Finishers convention. Mrs. Perley Palmer and daughters Alice and Virginian visit in Bath. Mrs. Anna Gerrish of Amesbury visits sister Mrs. Gertrude Thompson. Mrs. Minnie Knowlton from Montsweag staying with Andrews family. Mr. and Mrs. Richard McKown of Boston attend the Towdoin Maine game. Mrs. McKown, formerly Elizabeth Morse, has visited Bath often. Frederick E. Drake pours info for President and Mrs. Sills at Federal Street Brunswick after the game. Alumni and Bath residents attend and admire a newly added ball room at the president’s home built on the northwest corner with dressing rooms and outside entrance. Guests danced Saturday afternoon.
Federal Game Warden Portland Smith calls for new legislation to restrict duck hunting in Merrymeeting Bay. He proposes a weekly closed day, banning float chasing until November 1, and limits on decoy use. He cites rising conservation interest and mentions sanctuaries along the coast.
Ghosts and witches filled the home of Mrs. G. T. Coombs on Cherry Street for a Halloween party of 28 members from the Corliss Street church Research class on Monday night November 1. Costumes ranged from pretty to bizarre with Lizzie French’s Charleston steal of the show. A supper was served and musical selections and games kept guests entertained.
David Goldstein denounces the Mexican government as a Bolshevik autocracy allied with Soviet leaders. He asserts church decrees undermine Catholicism and basic rights, calling for vigilance against socialism and the Calles regime as a danger to American democracy. The talk at Columbia theatre was part of a Knights of Columbus campaign.
Nequasset Community club members led by Frank Bailey and Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon met at the Congregational church to hear Waldo Hathorne of Woolwich discuss Red Cross field work. Miss Hall outlined Red Cross efforts and future Farm Bureau talk. A social hour with coffee and doughnuts followed.
Bath attendees include Mrs. David J. Wilson and sons Paul and Donald, William A. Furber, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney St. Ross, Carroll Watson, Elwood Toothaker and UMaine classmates, Judd Files, Edwin Hiainscom. Mrs. Max Mathes of Cleveland visits Bath. Miss Blanche Merrill of Springfield visits. William Farrar of Brunswick cast in The Gold Diggers directed by Mrs. Morgan Cushing, with Teola White starring Jerry Lamar and Harold Schiro.
A Bath bound throng ferried across the Kennebec river on Saturday for the Brunswick battle at Whittier field. Big ferry runs loaded with cars carried spectators while Bowden banners and Maine pennants waved. Bath restaurants filled as alumni reunions sparked in the college town mood.
The first Fall meeting of the Tuesday club at Winter Street church elected officers led by President Mrs Arthur Crockett and Vice President Mrs Harry L Horne with secretary treasurer Miss Ruth Skillings. Directors were named for five months and committees formed to organize entertaining and fund raising.
The Beacon Street church women hosted a Wednesday night supper raising over 40 dollars. Balloons set the colorful scene. menu included frie/steamed beef, mashed potatoes, squash, salad, pumpkin pie, rolls, coffee, and doughnuts with music by Miss Louise Oliver.
Hon. J Edward Drake and Miss Harriet Ledyard of Bath attended the Republican State Committee meeting in Augusta. The session focused on nominating aliases for the U S senatorial campaign this month. Frederick Phille Daniel Field and Joseph W Lipson stressed electing a Republican senator. Arthur R Gould, party nominee, was warmly received and pledged strong support.
Deputy Sheriff Abrams and others spent Saturday in Bath as visitors. Mrs. Emma Robbins returned home after staying with friends in Georgetown. Bath hosted a variety of guests from Boston, Washington Street, Framingham, and Portland.
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The YMCA reports a year of building and equipment upgrades including kitchen shelves masonry repairs and interior painting. Membership reached 488 with 234 men and 254 boys. many nonmembers benefited via community and city programs. The Ladies Auxiliary led by Mrs. Seth S Mullin supported renovations and events, while the Board of Directors provided time and funds to bolster community service.
A birthday celebration was held Wednesday at the Oak street home of Alfred J. Roberts. Guests included Henry DeLong, Ted DeLong, Cleveland Rowe, Paul Wilson, Harold Harrington, Albert Nelson and Edward Dunton. The party featured games, tricks, ice cream, cookies, candy, and a large chocolate cake inscribed with greetings for Roberts.
The final meeting of creditors in William A. Armstrong’s bankruptcy, before Referee William T. Hall, declared a first and final dividend of 7.4 percent to 30 proving creditors. Judge John J. Keegan will disburse the funds after priority claims were paid and the six month proofs period now replaces the former one year.
The Isleford steamer, long part of Kennebec summer traffic between Bath Shipping City and Five Islands, will be sold to the highest bidder. Brought to Bath by Henry Tarbox of MacMahan and Joe Totman of Georgetown, she rests at Blaisdell & Leeman dock awaiting repairs before sale.
Rev Charles M Tubbs rector of Grace Episcopal church for five years received a unanimous vestry vote from Ascension church in Middletown Ohio to accept him as their rector Middletown on the Miami River about 25 miles from Cincinnati is a growing city with diverse industries Tubbs visited Middleton but has not decided yet
The Maine Central Railroad issues a hunting bulletin across regions including Bingham Merrymeeting Bay Rumford Machias Cornish and Forest Station. Reports note ample snow for tracking foliage gone favorable hunting conditions deer plentiful and several deer killed in various districts.
The Cosmo politan club November gathering on Wednesday November 3 was postponed due to a storm that prevented a quorum. House committee members served refreshments and vice president Mrs. Freda Wagdikian announced the December house committee: Miss Lillian Miller Miss Bertha Bellerose and Miss Helen Hartwell.
Douglass Armes of the University of Maine arrived home Saturday to spend the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Armes. Guests of William H. Shea at 53 Beacon Street include Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis from Lynn Maes. Mrs. Curtis travels to Bath after the death of her aunt Mrs. Christian W. Shea.
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