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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

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Bath teachers honored at annual joint P T A reception

About 125 Bath public school teachers and parents gathered at the Y M C A for the annual joint P T A reception. Judge John J Keegan and Charles S Sewall spoke on juvenile delinquency and parental cooperation with schools. A Harvest supper followed in the gym, with music by Mrs Lydia Baxter Smith and remarks by Supt Clinton D Wilson.

John J. Keegan Municipal Court Charles 8. Sewall Wiscasset William H. Small South End P. T. A L. F. Gannon North Center Seths. Mullin Frostina Marston Board of Education William A Langdon T. Snipe Clinton D. Wilson Arthur B. Scott Pauline MacDonald Elsie Burkhard Henrietta Schmidt Helen Hayes Agatha Lennox Adelaide Campbell Elizabeth Randall Elizabeth Robbins P. M. Olm Kennebec E. D. Hardin Winter Street Wilson State Board of Children’s Guardians American Red Cross Bath

Shipping Bill Promises New Vessels for Merchant Fleet

Edward C. Plummer of Bath, vice chairman of the United States Shipping Board, marks his 65th birthday amid a major effort to expand the nation’s merchant marine. The Merchant Marine Act of 1928 paves the way for 25 routes and 35 new vessels plus upgrades to 10 ships, with construction likely to start on multiple hulls, including 20 000-ton ships at 18 knots and steamers for 14 knots and 8 000 tons. Bath Iron Works has the specifications and may bid as plans progress.

Edward C. Plummer Bath United States Shipping Board Plummer Shipping Board Bath Iron Works Corp William S. Newell

Reid Case Delayed As Plaintiff Hospitalized In Maine

Hearing in a bill in equity by Walter E. Reid of Seguinland against the Inhabitants of Arrowsic over tolls on Arrowsic Woolwich bridge was postponed due to Reid in the Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary for a planned operation. The dispute centers on whether the 1849 bridge franchise covered autos or only horse drawn vehicles. Justice Spear plans to return to Bath later to hear evidence, expected to take about a day. Nathan Thompson of Portland represents Reid and Edward W. Bridgham of Bath represents Arrowsic.

Albert M. Spear Walter E. Reid Seguinland Arrowsic Arrowsie-Woolwich Bridge Reid Maine Justice Spear Bath Nathan Thompson Portland Mr. Reid Edward W. Bridgham

Diver Tibbetts Completes 38th Year in Bath Water Work

Scott W. Tibbetts, 76 year old Bath diver, completed his annual survey of the Bath water pipe across the Kennebec river and checked the Gardiner-Randolph main as ok. He then left for Farmingdale to begin a diving job with Central Maine Power Co. He plans to work at least four more years, retiring around his 80th year.

Scott W. Tibbetts Bath Kennebec River Gardiner Randolph O’k

Whipple Family announces arrival of baby girl

Cards from Mr and Mrs Raymond Whipple of South Hamilton Massachusetts announce the birth of a 10 pound baby girl. Mrs Whipple formerly Miss Ruth Perley daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Perley and the family have long summers with the Parris brothers at the North end.

Raymond Whipple South Hamilton Mass Whipple Ruth Perley Alvin Perley Parris Bros North End

Arthur Allen Optometrist Blog Ad

Eyes tested glasses fitted by optometrist Arthur Allen offering services on Monday Wednesday and Saturday with contact phone 97.W for appointment or inquiry.

Bath Landing in Fog Stuns Maine Aviators

Two Boston pilots in an Eaglerock pontoon plane were forced to land in a Bath area cove after four hours of foggy search for the Androscoggin river. They spent the night at William Powers’ cabin and returned to the air next morning to public interest.

Bath Boston Herbert Simpson Androscoggin River Androscoggin Lewiston William Turgeon al Tewksbury Jackman William Powers Powers Iron Works Bill Turgeon Y.M.C.A Mr. Tewksbury Dennistown Electric Light & Power Co Turgeon Bath Iron Works Wiscasset Sheepscot Merrymeeting Bay Simpson Farm Simpson Eagle Rock Alexander Eaglerock Colorado Springs Herb Stan Hunter

Middle West Trade Group Seeks Merchant Marine Permanence

At the eighth annual Middle West Foreign Trade and Merchant Marine Conference in Chicago November 19 and 20, about 100 firms will discuss 14 topics including the American Merchant Marine as a tool for expanding inland trade. Prominent speakers from government and industry will address credit, ports, legislation, and foreign trade promotion to shape national policy.

Great Middle West Mid-Continent Ralph O. Brewster Maine Wesley L. Jones Washington Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce A. S. Hillyer Eric T. King Walter H. Rastall O. K. Davis National Foreign Trade Council R. L. MacElwee Charleston 8. C A. J. Wolfe New York L. O. Bergh Marvin and Borgh International Lawyers Paul Grady National Association H. G. Moe Newport Rolling Company Newport Kentucky F. M. Horton Central National Bank Savings and Trust Company Cleveland Ohio South Atlantic Commercial Organization Congress Middle West States Gulf States

Lieut Lord to Speak at D A R Meeting

Lieut John A. Lord U S N will address Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter D A R at Roland Smith post American Legion on Saturday evening Nov 3 at eight His work reconstructing the old frigate Constitution at Charlestown navy yard makes his talk of special interest to members and two guests may accompany each member Earl Preble and G B M Soule of Richmond were local visitors Wednesday

John A. Lord Dummer Sewall Roland Smith Post American Legion Lord Charlestown Navy Yard Navy Yard

Paul Revere Bell Relocated From Bath City Hall Tower

The historic 1803 Paul Revere bell, weighing 1500 pounds, is moved from Bath's old city hall to the new municipal building. For 68 years it rang to signal the hour, formerly rung by city messengers including Nathaniel Longley and Charles Longley. The bell will await reinstallation in the new belfry after contractor Ross Bailey lowers it to Davenport Memorial for hoisting.

Bath Paul Revere Old City Hall Nathaniel Longley Charles Longley George Thistle John Gilmore Harold Child City Messenger Child Ross Bailey Davenport Memorial Old North Church Paul Revere & Sons High Center Streets Albert H. Shaw David Trufant Samuel Davis Jonathan Crocker Peleg Tallman Francis Winter Green Samuel E. Duncan James Cogan Stevens & Heath James Sewall Joshua Raynes John M. Loring Nathaniel Springer Cushing Allen Horatio G. Allen Joseph Trott James Oliver Aaron Kimball Laban Loring Christopher Cushing S. Sewall John M. Moody Matthew Prior Henry Sewall R. Bosworth Ebed Lincoln John Mark Samuel Adams David Shaw Ben Richardson Elijah Low William Couillard Caleb Marsh Joseph Hart Albert Hammond Caleb Lincoln Robinson & Tower Isaiah Crocker Capt Benjamin Trivet Samuel Todd Stephen Morse John Richardson William Hodgkins Jacob MacDonald William S. Blassland Samuel D. Sloan T. Lowell Dummer Sewall Universalist Church Front Street Town Hall Sewall Daughters of the American Revolution George W. Thistle

Four Defendants Fined At Wiscasset

Four detainees arrested by Inspector Cole and George W. Jewett were arraigned in Wiscasset before Judge Smith. Olin Hoffies of Waldoboro paid $10.25 after a $5 fine for intoxication. Orin Wallace of Waldoboro paid $120.25 with a 30 day Augusta jail sentence suspended on payment of the fine for DUI. Roscoe Simmons of Friendship paid $120.25 for DUI. George Cushman of Friendship paid $20.25 in fines and costs for intoxication.

Merle Cole George W. Jewett State Highway Force Wiscasset Smith Olin Hoffies Waldoboro Orin Wallace Augusta Roscoe Simmons Friendship George Cushman Cole Jewett

Donations by Bath City Hospital During Hospital Week

Bath City Hospital trustees thank donors for Hospital Week. The list details dates from Sept 22 to Oct 10 with gifts including glasses jelly, cakes, groceries, cash, blankets, clothing, produce, and household items donated by local residents and families.

City Hospital Bath City Hospital William D. Sewall Laura Appleton Frances D. Lane Seth S. Mullin John McInness Frank B. Nichols Williams Kenyon Henry Wright Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Alice Sewall Charlotte Gorrie Owen J. Ledyard E. D. Yule Father Gorman Jesse Donnell J. Edward Drake Charles W. Taylor Dearborn George Fred Low Williams Whitney B. O'Donnell Martha Foote A. A. Stearns J. R. Andrews Alice Magoun Katherine Houston L. F. Gannon Merton O. Webber Byron F. Barker Fred R. E. Dean Marcia Richardson Wilber G. Cahill Harry B. Sawyer Charlotte I. Meeker R. D. Moulton Mrs. Pierce Rodger Moulton F. H. Kimball Lillian Leonard Albert

First Commander of Legion Post Reappointed in Bath

John C. Fitzgerald was re elected as Post Commander of the Roland Smith American Legion in Bath at the annual meeting and installation. The event featured an oyster supper and readings of treasurer and past commander reports, with Dr. Victor E. Carey performing the installation.

John C. Fitzgerald Roland Smith American Legion Bath Fitzgerald Edward Sewall Freeman A. Trott Victor E. Carey Richmond Maine John C. Fitzgeraldi Ralph Gay J. Horace McClure Agiupant Allan Spear Gardiner Rogers August Walters Corporation Board of Directors J. L. Morse F. A. Trott

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P.t.a’s Arthur Allen Optometrist Brewster Cincinnati D.A.R Earl Preble G. B. M. Soule Bath City Hall Emma Lowell Fred D. Hill St.Mary's Keres Grace Church Oak Boston College Bath Iron Works Corporation Atlantic & Pacific Fish Co Independent Johnson Bros CO John C. _ Fitzgerald
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