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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
2
The article reviews a historic Maine primary controversy as voters narrow a referendum affecting prohibition style revenue, with debates over enforcement, state control, and cross border impacts. It notes public debt concerns, tax relief potential, and calls for responsible congressional action to reduce the national burden.
The Topsham fair ended Friday night after a largely sunny run, with a single Thursday shift to an earlier day due to weather. Vendors and attendees reported favorable conditions throughout the event.
The fair enjoyed fine weather and orderly crowds with Sheriff Henderson and deputies maintaining order. Agriculture Commissioner Washburn praised conditions, while efforts to support the YOMLCUA and the community center continue as funds are sought for the coming year. Hunters prep for season but urged to practice safe, ethical hunting to protect game and birds.
The University of Maine at West Winterport operates a large model poultry farm with Central Maine Power cooperation. Season totals exceed 250000 chickens and 2000 brooding dens, using electric incubators, lighting, and a 12000 egg capacity unit soon to be installed. Electrical equipment supports feeding, wood hoisting, grinding, and water heating for disease prevention across the operation.
Bradford Belanger of Bath and Miss Dorothy Christine Prank of Casco wed Sunday afternoon at Central church parsonage in a double ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. F Pennell of Topsham. The bride wore mauve blue georgette and carried a shower bouquet. After dinner at Mrs Clifford Belanger's home the couple traveled to Casco for a short visit with the bride's parents. He is son of Mrs Arletta Morse and has training from Morse High School and Bryant & Stratton. He has worked as auditor for several hotels and is with Fredential Insurance in Bath. The bride attended Casco High School and worked at Bridge-Merrill in Bath. They will reside in Bath.
Mrs. Fred Brown picked white fragrant roses and a quart of wild raspberries at Hardings. The article recalls Bath streetcar history, local citrus events, and seasonal town notes including open fox ranches, hospital trustees, and public gatherings with community details.
A dense set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with many numbered hints. Entries cover prefixes, directions, botanical terms, linguistic roots, and geological or astronomical references. The grid references and abbreviations indicate a large, interlocking puzzle with multiple theme entries.
Humorous squad clash at the Colonial Club features Hawks led by Capt Hank Morse opposing Capt Miah Ramsay's Owls. Rivalries include playful taunts, mock schemes, and secret practices with pool, cards, and seafood diet jokes among teammates and spectators.
A new Commerce Department barometer places cement production on par with steel, listing monthly capacity and utilization. September capacity reached at least 228.02 million barrels annually, with production at 62.4 percent of capacity, and eight months running at 50 percent.
Bath residents attended a lavish lobster dinner at Snug Harbor Inn on Saturday night. The guest list included Senator J Edward Drake and wife, Mayor Charles Cahill and wife, several judges and county officials, and multiple Bath couples. They traveled from West Point for the event and returned Monday.
The October 1 forecast puts Maine potatoes at 32,085,000 bushels, down from last year and below the five year average, with late blight and local conditions shaping the result. New England apple and corn prospects show declines, while oats yields hold near last year and hay and pastures are strong.
Frank J. Wakefield of Bath, an employee of Central Maine Power Co, married Alice M. Justafson of Black Harbor New Brunswick, who recently graduated from Bath City Hospital. The ceremony was held Thursday afternoon at the Universalist parsonage in Yar mouth with Rev Francis J Walsh officiating. They will spend two weeks in New Brunswick with Mrs Justafson’s parents before settling in Bath.
President designates October 27 as Navy Day. a national inspection day urged for every citizen to review the Navy’s condition and spending. The Navy Yard at Kittery and all ships in commission will be open for public inspection in a nonmilitary, nonpropaganda event.
The Richardson street team beat Orphans' Home 42 to 30 in a season opener at Flame yard. Captain Albert King scored three touchdowns. Lawrence Burnham and Woodbury Burnham added key scores as Richardson street boys dominated the running game. Next Saturday Kelley field hosts a rematch.
Miss Mary Badeloe and Chester Dang of New York, both formerly of Woolwich, wed at Grace Lutheran church Astoria Long Island in an informal ceremony attended by the bride’s cousin Mrs George Conaty. The bride wore a blue Japanese silk dress with a matching hat.
Richard Sprague assistant manager at Metropolitan Life Bath District buys the two and a half story dwelling at Washington and Pearl from Ralph O. Dale. The Spragues plan to move in November 10 after a recent transfer from St. John N Bath.
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