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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
2
One year in advance is $1.50. Four months in advance, two months in advance. Advertising rates on application. Entered as second class matter June 19 1909 at the post office under the act of March.
The article describes non voting class groups aligned with parties urging GOTV efforts in the upcoming November election. It notes registration deadlines in six states and expiration rules in 37 states, with various forms of permanent registration for property owners and penalties for frequent voting. It also discusses widespread election laws and the rise of minority influence on results, plus parallels to prohibition trends and calls to boost local communities in New England.
The article urges a state effort to eliminate fifty seven mosquito varieties causing annoyance to residents and visitors. It compares past fly control, noting cleanliness and proper trash disposal reduced filth and breeding sites.
The piece condemns slanderous personal attacks on Governor Alfred F. Smith of New York and Herbert C. Hoover as unworthy of credence. It argues that voters should focus on political issues rather than character of the candidates.
The Republican State committee chairman Daniel F Field set a statewide target for election day turnout. Counties surpassed his requested totals, with Sagadahoc delivering a majority of over 2600, topping Field’s 2500 target.
Nationwide straw poll by a well known publication places Hover at 321 electoral votes and Smith at 210. Analysts note these polls have sometimes matched final results, making it worth watching how accurate they prove once the election concludes.
Press dispatches say the Jones-White merchant marine bill is already generating loan applications for several large steamships. The ships will be built in American yards, employ American workers, and be crewed by American officers. The measure is seen as a catalyst, not a complete solution, with further shipping legislation expected to build the revived American merchant marine.
Frequent rains refresh wells and streams with no summer drought in Maine. Fall rains not urgent but needed to prevent forest fires as hunting season nears. Augusta readies airport dedication with Army planes and Major General Preston Brown attending. Local roads on Washington street get a state roadwork upgrade with crushed rock to support heavy traffic. Residents urged to buy local to keep money circulating in the community.
Indian Rock Sept 11 1928 Henry C Wright thanks Bath citizens for support in Mondays election for the Maine Legislature. He pledges faithful service in all measures for the states and Bath.
Hubert H Feero a 30 year laundryman and 4 year farmer was buried after funeral at his home in Pitch Pine Hill district Phippsburg The service led by Rev George B Wolstenholme of People s Baptist Church where Feero served as deacon for 15 years Bearers were his sons Miles H Albert Dan Linwood C A Clyde and Edward Snell Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery Auburn
A Pacific Coast grange Spring meeting featured a seed display with an expert tester evaluating many seed samples. Demonstrations in spraying and related practices were included, and attending farmers gained practical knowledge from the program.
The funeral for Maurice Darrah was held Sunday afternoon at 2 at his home 4 Leonard Court with Rev. Charles M Tubbs of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Pallbearers named were John A. Greene Frank Hall Archie Thayer and M Swett. B is buried in Oak Grove. Miss Bessie Hunt returned to High Street after a week as a guest of Mrs Harold Battison in West Somerville Massachusetts.
Joseph Stickney, supervisor of the Fish and Game Department, southern zone, warns duck hunters that hunting is limited by law in Merrymeeting Bay with a sanctuary defined by specific boundaries. The notice limits decoy counts to twelve live decoys per flock, restricts boat activity before sunrise and after sunset, and prohibits hunting within the sanctuary though boats may pass.
Two Maine built sea going barges, the General Knox and the San Joaquin, will be burned for their metal at Eastport after naval service in World War I. Commissioned in 1917 and 1918 respectively, they carried coal and munitions along the Atlantic coast. Built in Thomaston and Freeport in the 1880s, these veterans will lie beside the Bath built solitary at Cony’s Beach.
The Maine agricultural clubs send 112 boys and girls to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts for a week long encampment as guests of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. Eight chaperones accompany the group with total expedition costs of 3600 dollars covered by the chamber. Notable attendees include Harold Hackett from Sagadahoc Ardroscoggin counties and youths from Bowdoinham West Bath Topsham North Livermore Livermore Center.
Arthur C. Passmore formerly of Bath now stationed at St Andrews N B as United States custom inspector and Mrs Lillian M Wright of 11 Snow Park Bath were married at St Stephens Sept 10 by Rev Percy Fitzpatrick of the Methodist church. Mrs Wright motored to St Andrews Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry T Passmore and will return to Bath for a short time with them. She will join her husband at St Andrews later and pass the Winter at St John. Mrs Passmore is a daughter of Mrs Frank M Coombs of West Bath. Her father died recently. She is the widow of Melville O Wright and recently was employed at Butler's Specialty Store.
In Lyons France peasants in the Rhone and Saone valleys report success against the European corn borer by destroying stalks after harvest. Officials say the practice reduces infestation to a small level. Frank Cromwell of the Bath Water District is noted driving a new Buick car.
United States Senator Frederick Hale will hold a preliminary competitive examination on Saturday Oct 6 1928 to select two Naval Academy and one Military Academy vacancies for 1929 entry. Maine residents must notify Hale by Sept 20 to arrange exam locations Portland Bangor Augusta Lewiston.
Grace Ethel Cotton daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Rowell and Harvard Edgar Moor son of Mr and Mrs Howard Moor wed in Brewer on Sept 1 in a double ring ceremony. Rev Ashley A Smith officiated with close relatives present. After a reception the couple left for a motor trip to Quebec Montreal Niagara Falls and the White Mountains and will reside at 27 Holland Street Bangor. The bride and groom hold ties to Bangor Ellsworth and Revere Mass with guests from those areas.
Edward T. Hamel and Miss Theo Radley of Bath wed in Lewiston on Thursday night. The bride wore white georgette with satin trim and carried white roses. bridesmaid wore Nile green dress and held sweet peas. The couple, after a Boston wedding trip, plan to live in New York City. Allan Spear of Bath Savings Institution is on his annual vacation.
Miss Corine Dorothy Lefebure of Lynn and Earl Wetmore of Peabody were married Thursday at 6 PM in WETMORE-Lefebure home with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiating. The ceremony featured a pinks and white flowers arch and a single ring. After a wedding dinner and reception the couple will live in Lynn after a Portland visit.
Miss Phillis Spencer a 16 year old Rockland girl was struck on the head from behind Thursday evening as she walked home from a theatre. She lives with her mother at 11 Linden street Bath police pursue a Bath suspect last 36 hours. A turned up coat collar lessened the injury and two stitches closed the wound.
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Miss Clara Oliver is visiting Portland for several days as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Patten who formerly resided in this city.
At Washington the National Grange opposes U S Shipping Board moves to liquidate government ships. It backs the Jones White shipping bill and urges private enterprise while supporting a genuine merchant marine, public or private, to uphold national interests. The Grange highlights ongoing national campaigns and the value of its legislative office in Washington.
The Plant Quarantine and Control Administration United States Department of Agriculture revises the gipsy moth quarantine enlarging the generally infested area to include fifty towns in Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut. The change takes effect October 1 1928 and copies are available.
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