29 Oct 1925
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
1
A Bathman in the South prints an Independent 2 Florida edition with Punta Gorda publicity that mocks Maine crops and climate. It argues Maine ice, real estate growth, and tourism are overstated while Florida boosters ignore Maine’s potential assets and power plans.
The New York Times reports broad U.S. business improvement with very good winter prospects. Officials from thirty-two chamber offices say growth is steady, not a boom, and raw material use in cotton and woolen mills is rising while prosperity continues.
The drought's lesser impact in the South contrasts with strong farm incomes in Nebraska where crops will yield about 23.9 million dollars more than 1924. A midwest corn boom boosts business, Pittsburgh steel shows recovery, and Detroit auto demand surges. Overall, agricultural gains spur broader manufacturing prosperity.
Portland escaped prisoner Guy E. Darker lies wounded in a Newport hospital after a sheriff's deputy motorway guard. The injury is believed serious. Deputy Ed ward W. Plaisted reportedly fired during a breakout on Monroe street.
The Associated Industries of Maine plans to launch a statewide campaign to recruit the remaining 20 percent of industrial establishments. A conference will outline the campaign once secretary Benjamin F. Cleaves returns from national meetings in St Louis. Also noted: a Waterville man, Arthur H Sturtvant, 70, died after being struck by a car driven by Joseph Ouelette. Alphonse Pelletier of Waterville witnessed the incident. Christmas plans for state wards include trees in Augusta Portland Brunswick and other towns.
Charles Fitzhugh Talman notes Nature Magazine on dust carried by winds over vast distances. He cites Chinese loeex soil, European dustfalls in 161, and deposits in Africa, with Hellmann and Meinardus estimating 1.5 million tons in Europe and similar amounts in the Mediterranean.
Bowdoin College set for October 31 as Alumni Day centers on the Bates football game at Whittier Field. Events include a noon luncheon in the gym, women’s lunch in Mempris Hall, classes visits, a 11 a.m. Bowdoin Ten Year Plan conference, and an afternoon parade to the field followed by the Bates game. Governor Ralph Owen Brewster attends as alumnus. Evening fraternities hold initiations and the Alumni Fund Board meets.
The schooner Nancy encounters a severe gale near Monhegan Maine as crew cope with heavy snow and thick fog. Capt Henri LaPlante pilots through icy waters while the vessel remains anchored and steaming, highlighting endurance and maritime risk in harsh winter conditions.
Capt Denali BL MacMillan presents Bowdoin College with two flags, a Bowdoin banner and a silk American flag, carried by airplane from Smith and Etah in North Greenland across Ellesmere Island to Bay Fier. The journey of about 1000 feet high marked a record for extreme travel. The flags were reportedly preserved by Harrison House proprietor C Hardy Pitts after being recovered in the woods.
Donald Wishart long employed in Portland moves to Newport News Virginia. Mrs Wishart will spend the winter with her mother Mrs Idd Daley of Middle street.
More than 100 Wesley M. E. church members answered the annual roll call on a Wednesday night with others replying by letter or via relatives. The event featured Rev. H. L. Nichols from Skowhegan and Rev. Gilbert Traveller of Cimarron New Mexico, with a large supper preceding.
A Special Convocation of the Gran Royal Arch Chapter of Maine will be held at the Masonic hall in South Portland on Friday evening for the constitution of Hiram chapter No. to which a charter was granted at the last annual convocation. The ceremony will be led by M. E. George H. Bangs, Grand High Priest, who asks all Grand Officers to attend if possible. Those attending should notify the Grand High Priest. Officers and members meet at the Falmouth hotel before the ceremony.
Bath Teachers' club elected officers Wednesday of last week. Ethel Higgins president Sara Black vice president Ella M. Denglis secretary treasurer Marion Purington. Le Robbins Helen Hamlin executive committee. Admits extending members as associate members. Entertainment included solo by Dessie Hant and Billy Lundrigan with accompanists Margaret Adams Elizabeth A. Conley. Corner selections by Wilbur Hagan with Mabel Whitten piano and a talk by Miss Margaret Avkem on her trip abroad focusing on Belgium. Refreshments served.
Job Negeim, an Arab guide studying at Pittsburg State Teachers College, argues that the "needles eye" refers to a wall gate in Jerusalem not a sewing needle. He cites Mark 10 25 and explains a small gate within the city walls used by pedestrians when the main gate is shut for protection.
The event at Central church Parish house on Wednesday afternoon featured 27 auction tables to raise funds for the City hospital. Prizes included silk hose, a bouquet, bath powder, and cards. Mrs. R. Higgins won high score. Committee members included Mrs. Belle Welch and Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball. Andrew Flaherty planned a brief Boston visit.
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The Morse Post Graduates will sponsor a school play to benefit the school paper. It Happened in June, a high comical sketch, will be produced on Friday evening January 1 with a New Year’s ball to follow. Cast will be drawn from all classes as trials are held next week. The Original club is formed by the P.G.Is with officers President Lloyd Hooker Vice President George Upson Sendder Secretary and Treasurer Pauline MacDonahl.
Notice states lease termination by Bel fast and Moosehead Lake Railroad Co. will end midnight January 1 126 and Maine Central Railroad Co. will cease operations from Burnham Junction to Belfast. Owners expect to continue Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad Cas property from January 1 with Bel fast office.
The Grace church Men's club weekly gathering at the Irish house drew a typical turnout. Robert Cochran led a broad discussion on mineral and vegetable products of North America and Europe. A splendid lunch was served by W Dayton Hill.
Hon Howard Davis of Yarmouth was seen in Bath Friday in a social appearance. Local residents noted the gathering at a public event in the city center.
Mrs. James FE. Lockery directs the United Red Cross annual campaign opening Armistice Day and running through Thanksgiving. The Bath chapter urges a thorough canvass of homes and businesses to join, stressing relief work and public health nursing rather than fundraising.
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