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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1929

Page

6

Easter concert and community club notes

Readable items describe an Easter program with recitations, songs, and solos by local performers led by Mrs. Banks and Miss Banks, plus praise offerings and a carnations gift. Followed by Women's auxiliary plans, party prizes, and social events at the community house. Also notes on motor trucks, a Donnelli performance, illness of Charles E Preble, and club activities at Cottage Park and Oak plant.

Earl Banks Reed Richard Hogan Earl Brown Robert Talbot Hazel Merry Edward Brown Arthur Perry Charles Hewett Leroy Perkins Charles Perkins Virginia Rog Voice of Music Priscilla Williams Cornet Mrs. Roberts Priscilla, Coombs Virginia Merry Mar Ion Marshall Barbara Hogan Hazel Banks Anna Perkins Sunday School Dorothy Marshall Herbert Perry Louise Tibbetts Louise ‘Tibbetts Adelaide Morse Carolyn Oliver Franklin Cromwell Fletcher Benedicti Frances Day Katherine Perkins Bertha Coombs Bertha ‘Tibbetts Banks Ethel Pink Arthur Totman Harry Oliver John G. Morse Irving Coombs Emily Morgan Almon R. Perry Elbridge B. Malcolm Robert P. Manson Sherman L. Morse Harry F. Oliver Thomas Allegrin Lloyd Rogers Donnelli Shorey Beverley Shorey Charles E. Preble Cottage Park Abram C. Oliver Lelia Oliver Harry C. Williams

Mayor names standing committees from aldermen

At the city council meeting the mayor and presiding officers added the mayor and president to all joint committees and placed the mayor on special committees. Desks had to be moved to the new city hall so chambers were cleared. The article lists aldermen and councilmen assigned to each committee, including finance, public buildings, police, licenses, and state aid.

Cahill Jaca Anis Common Council Right Henderson Troop Huse Hennessy, McFarland and Wold Henderson and Gediman Fall and Robinson Powers Beal, Fortier and Coombs Fall Hall Robinson Wright Edney Page and Fortier Brown Billings Wold Hose Coombs White Plummer Mank Fortier McCabe Atkinson Crane Cutting Page Oop Police

Bath Opera House to Install Vitaphone and Movietone Systems

Manager William Powell announces Bath Opera House will install vitaphone and movietone equipment by May 1 with L. W. Couron in charge. Arrival of thousands of dollars' worth of gear from Philadelphia and extensive upgrades to projection, sound, and stage settings are planned. Easter service at Dunlap Commandery, K. T., drew many in Masonic temple with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme delivering the address and Dr. Mullin receiving a past master's jewel.

William Powell Bath Opera House Bath L. W. Couron Philadelphia Dunlap Commandery K. T Masonic Temple George B. Wolstenholme People’s Church Seth S. Mullin Langdon T. Snipe Dr. Mullin

Funeral Services for Stillman F. Duke Shire

The funeral for Stillman F. Duke Shire, who died in South Gardiner, was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Curtis Funeral Home on Center Street. Rev. F. L. Littlefield of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were Sidney B. Lermond, Herbert L. Hopkins, Seneca H. Conley, and John Norris. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Stillman F. Dukeshire South Gardiner Curtis Funeral Home Center Street F. L. Littlefield Wesley Methodist Church Sidney B. Lermond Herbert L. Hopkins Seneca H. Conley John Norris Oak Grove

Phippsburg Notes From Bath Area Whats New

A Bath area update lists visits and activities including Reternen Nichols and Mrs Vota ara from Phippsburg and Melrose. Several residents travel to Bath for hospital care and Easter services while others work, shop, or commute. Julia Smith underwent an appendicitis operation at Bath City hospital. crafters and painters, gravel work, and school transport are noted.

Boston Melrose Mass Reternen Nichols Vota Ara Dating Bath City Hospital West Point Alice Galvin Bath James E. Perry Winneganee Sidney B. Coffie George C. Beals W. R. Bowker FP. C. Bowker Julia Smith Asa Smith Squirrel Point Augustus Campbell Cora William Perry Doris Winnegance Eric Carlson Hazel Jane Feere Percy Miller Warren, McIntire Frank Leavitt

Former Bath Boy Wins High Honor

Lawrence B. Martin of Auburn formerly of Bath is among five chosen from over 700 to study and work with the American Electro Metal Corporation in its new Lewiston plant. A Morse high School graduate of 1917, he will sail from New York City Saturday for a three month assignment with all expenses paid.

Lawrence B. Martin Auburn Bath Samuel B. Martin Lincoln Street Lewiston Austria American Electro Metal Corporation Martin Morse High Androscoggin Light Co Electro Metal Ruth Ward West Bath Everard Martin Central Maine Power Co Cedric Martin

Current Events Club Ends Season With Tea and Plans

The Cosmopolitan club Current Events department held its final meeting at the club house on Tuesday afternoon. Members shared pleasant travel stories and an attractive tea was served by Miss Minnie White and others. Committee selections for next season were announced with Mrs Frederick W. Freeman as chair and Ruth Thompson as secretary and treasurer, meetings set for Thursday afternoons.

Cosmopolitan Club Minnie White George A. Churchill Nellie Goodrich Ruth Thompson Frederick W. Freeman Freeman Alice Magoun William R. Freeman J. Gertrude Silsby George Churchill Thompson

Easter services fill Wesley Church with praise and new members

Wesley Church held full morning and evening services marked by Easter content. Nine people were baptized and 29 joined the church. Norma Jean Hill was christened. The morning sermon centered on rejoicing in the resurrected Christ as the basis of faith and hope.

Wesley Church William E. Hill Norma Jean Jesus Christ Charlotte Day Flora Reed Elizabeth Trott Georgie Ripley Sarah Bagley Wright William Fletcher Harriet Furber Gloria Stover Risen Lord Helen Tabor Bunny Barbara McMann Soldier Boy Carlton’ Stover Marlyn Cummings Jean W. Moulton Jerusalem Phyllis Eaton Blanchard White Hazel Higgins Madelyn Dunton Laura Hall Margaret Edith Isabel Mackinnon Robert Moore Francis Stover Edmund Furber Worrey Christ Ernestine Eaton Lord Roo Aressa Corr Paul D. Moore

Easter Services at Nazarene Church

Easter Sunday services at the Nazarene Church featured a morning message on the Resurrection and an evening sermon from John 20 29. A morning baptism or reception of new members occurred, with an evening concert by the Sunday school followed by a regular evangelistic service. The official board met Monday at 7 30 pm and cottage meetings and prayer services were held through the week with the usual school and youth program underway.

Lois Palmer High Street The Nazarene Church Plavet Piobes Speteisse Victor Leask Jesse Mary Johnson Clarence Warner Marjorie McNeill ROT Sai Peneiets Otrlluk Ladies Hazel Lancaster Seas Albert Alley Esther Hall Francis Seavey Helen Brann Sov Sy Secre King’s Daughters Gwendolyn Lewis Earnestine Pendleton Hazel Pendleton Luella Lewis Shirley Moore Pauline McNeil

Easter Concert by First Baptists Draws Big Attendance

The First Baptist Sunday school Easter program Monday night attracted many children and parents. Freeman Crosby oversaw the event with Mrs. L. L. Hooker organizing the program. The kindergarten led by Miss Laura Harrington and Mrs. Ruth McKenzie delivered a fine, varied performance.

First Baptist Sunday School Freeman Crosby L. L. Hooker Laura Harrington Ruth McKenzie

Teach Them When They Are Young Thrift and Barking

A brief public notice urges teaching thrift and a barking connection to children. It offers guidance and invites parents to bring their kids for help in this important duty.

Easter program highlights and financial notices span local events

The page combines a 1928 Sunday school program with multiple class performances and readings centered on Easter themes, including recitations, songs, and duets led by Mrs. Worrey and Miss Mackinnon talents. It also lists financial statements for Hoger D. Skillings, Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance, and Utica Mutual Insurance Company, detailing assets, liabilities, and surpluses.

Concert and Pageant at People's Church Easter Observance

The People’s Church auditorium hosted an Easter program starting at 7 30 with congregational singing and specials by the Shorey children Edward Hart Ronald Olton and Stanley Cressey. About 50 Sunday school children performed a Resurrection themed pageant with costumes lighting and music noted as impressive.

Shorey Children Beverly Shorey Aickin Verna Wallace Elmer Wallace Edward Hart Pee Otis” Pushard Ronald Olton Funny Bunny Stanley Cressey Prisgy Wwalow Epie Earl Hill Jesus

Sterling Bible Class Holds Monthly Meeting

The Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street Church met in the vestry with 25 members present. Mrs. John Hunt presided as reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Sixty community calls were made and a baked bean supper set for April 27 with Emma Knowlton as kitchen chair. A vestry supper for basketball players and guests was approved with hostesses named for the next meeting.

Corliss Street Vivian Plant Mary Gillespie Flora Coombs Mary Bowker Bessie Knowlton Pearl Campbell Lillian Fisher Maud Russell

Blair C Wilson to sail for South American ports

Blair C Wilson son of Rev and Mrs David L Wilson of 898 Street reported to New York City on Sunday for orders to sail Friday April 5 aboard the West Garma a passenger for South American ports. He is a Morse high school 1924 graduate and Phi Beta Kappa University of Maine 1928. He studied botany at the university through mid year.

Blair C. Wilson David L. Wilson New York City New York West Garma Wilson Morse High School University of Mate University Botany

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