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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
2
The text compiles scattered items from Bard area life including civic notices, work on the Kennebec pulpwood trade, and community references. It mentions the Y M C A’s value to youths and adults, plus a Maine Central wharf pulpwood sale, signaling summer activity and local employment.
Reports note frequent payroll circulation and rising political influence as prohibition issues enter the DH28 campaign. Mentions Senate changes due to Senator Willis death and Maine Republicans’ reaction. Federal Reserve Boston signals improved prospects for spring. Kennebec Conveys expands with a steamboat purchase for its local plant.
The Giants retain a slim edge atop the Park Bowling League as teams contend for position. A dominant showing by the Red Sox in recent bowling action stirred competition, with several clubs like the Jestlers and Cardinals showing promise.
A judge told Henry Chauvin, charged with neglecting child support, to buy a razor for himself and his wife and family with income of one dollar per week, aiming to reduce expense while addressing the support issue.
Frank Steen a 17 year old pupil at Canyon High School is described as the school’s best Latin scholar. He commutes 24 miles daily between home and campus, a feat noted in the report. Police uncover broader labor issues in Tokyo cafes where many waitresses earn no wages and rely on tips. In some cases workers reportedly bid for job positions.
The Ladies Circle of First Baptist Church held a successful sale on Wednesday evening, featuring fancy tables, apron and candy rows, and a large supper with cald lawn, potato salad, jelly and coffee. Mrs Linea Tisales led the event with many helpers coordinating serving, kitchen duties, and decor.
Dr Crane delivers a sermon on parental guidance urging fathers to spend time with their sons, tell honest stories of life, and cultivate courage trust and truthfulness. He warns against fear as a motivator and stresses open dialogue and shared faith to mold character.
Applause fills the room as fathers fathers sons and adopted sons gather for a banquet at Morse high school. The event features a harmony by the Morse high school orchestra conducted by Miss Frances Dunning and a read toast by Mayor Charles Cadili. Donations from Willits Newell and Davenport Wil Trustees Fund support school improvements and the banquet's expenses.
The speech by Bath city leader extols education after the loss of a high school and urges support for a new building and a recreation ground. Dads, grads, and a Morse high student toast the role of fathers, with praise for the Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA and many volunteers in the banquet setup and service.
The article lists a long roster of performers including Frances Duming director Natalie Smith Linwood Tussell Alvin Lee Leonard Litchfield Thelen Shorey Emery Freeman Victor Paquet Toward Bates Robert Thitch Cecil Rowland Donald Ring John Allain and others. The general committee led by Clinton J. Wilson with Roger Skillings Edward Sewall Arthur Stuert and William White aided under Secretary William Perkins to deliver a larger banquet.
The Philathea class of Corliss Street church hosted a well attended evening at the South End FT. OAL hall. The program featured orchestra selections led by Velma Cornish, solo and duet performances by Misses Steen Cornish Pielding and Walker, readings by Silas Plant, and a one act comedy Reeking Chair Row with a cast including Eula Pielding and Velma Cornish.
The annual Spring sale of the Ladies aid of the Central Church was held in the parish house Wednesday afternoon and was most successful in every way. The apron and fancy articles table was led by Mrs. Emmi Danton, Mrs. Joseph Avery, Mrs. Grace Leavitt, and Miss Emma Magoun. The food table was coordinated by Mrs. Warren M. Stilphen, Mrs. Walter S. Russell, Mrs. M. B. Hodgdon, and Mrs. Frank Lord. The candy table was run by Miss Annie J. Palmer and Mrs. David de Wilson. The refreshment booth featured cream and lavender decorations under Mrs. Q. O. Greenare and Mrs. Henry Bickle with rolls, salads, cake, tea, and coffee served by Miss Elizabeth Th. Moses. Mrs. A. S. Duniels acted as cashier. receipts were satisfactory.
H Gould of Bowdeinham and J P Maynard of Popsham spoke briefly before a moon recess. A harvest supper preceded a program with Jobo Randall’s song, Chief Edwards’ talk, and singing by Mrs Janet Berry. Everett Lemont and Charles Sedler opened a fruit growing debate.
In Cambridge Massachusetts, Robert E Cuniff resisted firemen as they fought a blaze in his truck and resisted floorboard removal. A grand jury refused to indict him for wilfully obstructing firemen, ending the case.
Inhabited grid clues include six by six and seven letter entries. Down and across entries cover medicinal herb treacherous slayers station killed Swiss music stake cereal entreat former New York mayor floral part and other common puzzle terms.
Bath Democrats held a Friday session to elect delegates and alternates to the State and District conventions at Waterville on April 3. They instructed their delegates to pursue a State delegation pledged to Alfred E. Smith for the national ticket and chose a slate led by Ralph Covel and J H Torrey with several women named among delegates.
The Islesford steamer sold Thursday afternoon by the McClintic Marshall Co of Pittsburgh to the Kennebec Canneries. They plan to run the vessel between the river flats and their new canning factory on the Master Steamship wharf. Sewall Webster represented the Cannery and John J Jr. local attorney the McClintic Marshall Co.
The Kennebec Canneries began operations at theastern Steamship wharf with 30 women currently employed in clam canning. Clams are shipped from Phippsburg by motor boat until the Tiles ford crm steamer is reconditioned. When active, staff and output are expected to rise, signaling a budding local industry. Miss Tessie Mikels visits Portland for the Orthophonic Vietrola demonstration.
Tron and Mrs John Tl Stacey of Popham Beach plan to return home April 4 after a winter in St Petersburg Florida. They note strong tourist traffic and reciprocal interest between Florida and Maine with Paul Conant promoting Maine views through reels from the Maine Publicity Bureau.
The executive center of the Telephone and Telegraph Co. authorizes an expenditure to extend an open wire circuit between Brunswick and Camden on the Boston St John line. Construction will start in early April and proceed rapidly to provide increased facilities for summer business.
The W C O T U votes to gift the Patten Library a year subscription to the Young Crusader, a children’s paper now in its 40th year. The Loyal Temperance Legion uses it as its official organ and urges children to pledge abstinence from alcohol and profanity while promoting temperance.
Fred Till, executor under Mrs. Cordelia Morrison’s will, offers $471.10 to Bath City Hospital as the residue of the estate. Morrison died two years ago at the City hospital after a long illness and was pleased with the care she received, wishing to support the institution.
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