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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
8
A national master discusses rising murders and disobedience to law, stressing the 18th Amendment divide between prohibition and open saloon. He notes shifts in consumption, calls for action against campaign spending, and urges limits on money in primaries to prevent corruption and ensure fair elections.
Week street school will hold seven to eight evening sessions with four rooms led by Miss Anme Averill, Miss Nancy Creamer, Miss Genevieve Duprey, and Miss Carolyn Stackpole. Teachers remain to discuss matters with parents. Due to crowding, high school pupils are asked to attend. tomorrow night similar work will move to South street school with details to come tomorrow.
A large crowd attended the semimonthly South End P V G All Presday meeting in the Washington Street schoolhouse. Vetoed by the association, plans were made for Thanksgiving baskets and an all day session the last of the month for the Christmas sale. Miss Vanline Crossman of Wiscasset is visiting Bath guest of Miss Jennett Currier.
Rev I T Johnson formerly of Bowdoinham now in Johnson Vermont writes Judge Ames about flood damage. Elis cottage near mountainside was cut off by water within eight feet of top. Johnson campgrounds heavily damaged. one double cottage lost. Town notes cover fairs, meetings, accidents, arrivals, and town residents with multiple named locals and places.
Me and Mrs. Freeland Delano and daughter Phyllis have returned to their home in Freeport after visiting Mrs. Freeland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Colby of Weeks Street. Also appears: classified line about stove sale and seeds advertisement with Cobb Co., Franklin, Mass. 11-3-4wp
The Bath Rotary Club held a women friendly evening at Hotel Phoenix marking the Kennebec bridge opening. President Dougherty led members and wives through a dressy program with solos by Mrs. Fred D. Hill, parlor tricks by attorney Bridgham, a magician act by Ernest A. Carter, and dancing and bridge whist with Henry W. Owen Jr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Desmond winning prizes.
Genesta chapter officers and spouses, totaling 24, gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Harold E. Freeman's East Brunswick home for a chicken dinner. After social hour they moved to Bath for bridge hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Shaw. Ladies won prizes Lucy Pike and Frieda Bagdikian. gentlemen David Y. Alkazin. straight whist prizes Sarah Wakefield and Frank S. Wakefield. Refreshments and floral decor complemented a delightful evening. Guests included Henry G. Shaw, Frank Vike, Luther S. Thompson, Annie Cox, Mae Ward, Jason Merrill, Thomas Perkins, Nellie Congdon, Olive Corliss, and Paul G. Bagdikian.
Mrs. Oral Groves Colby aged 85 died Sunday afternoon. Born in Brunswick she lived most of her life in East Brunswick and recently married Oral Colby of Cumberland Center leaving three children. Funeral held Wednesday at her aunt Mrs. Albert Stevens home. interment in family lot at Hardings.
A Maine bridge opening celebration recounts many firsts including Governor Brewster’s car crossing first, the Bath Cleansing and Dye House’s first commercial vehicle, Rodger McInnes’s first moto, Williams Vecei’s first bicycle, and Duncan McIntosh’s first 20 trip ticket. A Ford sedan briefly broke line amid the joyous procession as 4,000 spectators watched the Kennebec structure come alive with a new era in state highways.
A long list of figures including H G Reynolds Richmond VA and G L Freeman Bangor unite at a luncheon to review the super and substructure work on the bridge. Attendees include Paul L D Sargent Maine Highway Commission and Allan C T Wilson Presque Isle among many others. The Colonial Club orchestra, led by John H Grindell, provided music.
Governor Ralph Brewster announced at the Kennebec bridge directors meeting that the body will assume full control. They will collect tolls and manage operations until contractors declare the bridge 100 percent complete, after which control passes to the State Highway Department.
The luncheon recognized bridge officials and the executive party with attendees including Hon. Charles H. Cahill Carroll Watson and several ladies. Remarks praised the work and praised the group for their service during the year at the YMCA banquet Tuesday noon.
Governor Brewster told The Independent that the public may cross the bridge for free during the day and evening while he pays the first fare to Mr Carlton, chairman of the bridge directors. He notes the first dollar will be from the bridge, as the directors set a free day until midnight for all, after which tolls apply to all except pedestrians.
The last act of Governor Brewster before leaving for Augusta was to visit the ferryboat Governor King and personally thank its officers and crew for their service.
The speaker praises the staff for their efficient work and notes he volunteered his name as a reference for future job searches. He emphasizes his willingness to support colleagues in seeking other positions.
The article traces Bath Maine ferry history from the Sagadahoc to the Lincoln and Union, names captains and owners, and notes the 1920 state takeover followed by the bridge’s opening. It lists figures like George Knight Edward Ricker and William Moses and mentions ferries such as Governor King and Hockomock awaiting state action.
Crowds fill the decks and cars line the rails as the Kennebec monarch ferries passengers across the river to Bath. The final trips celebrate a new era with the bridge highway opening and a farewell to the venerable steam vessel.
Anna T Deering 85 widow of George Deering died Tuesday morning at the home of her cousin John W Blaisdell 657 Washington Street She was born in Phippsburg daughter of Julius and Martha Owen Funeral will be Thursday at two o clock from the Advent church with burial in Maple Grove.
Mrs. Sarah Bucknam and her daughter Miss Lois Bucknam of Brooklyn New York will remain at their Summer home on upper Washington street until mid December. This marks the longest stay they have ever made in the season.
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