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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1928

Page

3

Winnegance Community Party Winners Noted At Weekly Gathering

A Wednesday evening event at Winnegance featured prize drawings with winners including Mrs Sherman Il Morse Elbridge J Mal eatin Miss Roberta Manson and Charles Derry Monthly prizes went to John G Morse and Mrs Charles Perry Hostesses Mrs Sherman Morse and Mrs Robert Manson led the party activities Ailing residents and travel difficulties near Phippsburg were reported and meetings faced postponements due to a death in the community

Sherman Il. Morse Elbridge J. Maleatin Roberta Manson Charles Derry Jobn G. Morse Charles Perry Uhirry FL Oliver Caroline Boothbay Oliver Winneganee Nancy Hunt Bibridge Squaw Club Price Delia Morse Phippsburg John G. Morse, Jr Dromore Grange Tao Maurie Mares Sherman J. Morse Robert J) Manson Mel Winfeld W Morse

Birthday gathering for Mrs Thompson near Mars

James Thompson hosted a Wednesday evening party on March 25 at her home in Sethieraissisettrer to celebrate Mrs Thompson birthday. Friends shared a friendship quilt and birthday cake with lighter fare enhancing the social event.

Mars James Thompson Seth Eit Teraissisettrer

Telephone Pictures at Corliss Street Entertainment

The New England Pel & Tel Co presented three reels of film under the Sterling Brotherhood at the Corliss Street church vestry. A program featured shorts Raster Than Flight Treat Em Right and Fifty Years of Telephone Progress with an orchestra and vocal numbers drawing hearty applause from about A L Madge Roob Cireye opened with prayer and Rev Carey spoke for the church thanking the telephone company for the event.

New England Pel & Tel Co Sterling Brotherhood Corliss Street Reve Roob Cireye Lieten Ry Ames Brotherhood Dbrvient Mo Patten Path Mr. Patten A. John Conti Bath Ie. Patten Pred P. Gray Litomol NY Clondy Turikeland Velma Cornish Donald Ring Philip Baton Cornet Tinwood Russell Lester York Porthind Mr. York

Spain Puts Armor On Bull Ring Horses

Madrid reports a humane shift as bullfighting horses receive protective cuirasses under a Society for the Protection of Animals and Plants initiative led by the Prince of Asturias. Municipal ordinances promote kinder treatment, with pedestrians urging drivers to spare animals and stray birds finding care in Madrid.

Madrid Spain Society For the Protection of Animals and Plants Prince of

Parties Brace for Record Spending in Presidential Campaign

Both major parties warn the upcoming presidential race will cost far more than any prior election. Analysts note rising ad buys, donor limits, and fundraising demands could reshape strategy and candidate viability.

Busy April term of Sigadadioe county probate court

The first April term of the Sigadadioe county probate court was held Tuesday with Judge Walter S. Cid den overseeing a large docket. Wills, administrations, guardianships, conservatorships, and inventories were examined, with numerous executors and administrators appointed or confirmed and various estates filed for final accounts and distributions.

Sigadadioe Walter S. Cidden S. 1 Rite West Bath Ligge Eanina J. Leonard Woalwieta Charles C. Low Aids Asgistent Oestome John A. Cone Kite Topsham Aviguste Krank Ro Para Richmond Viola Ro Duren Joseph White Poeseph Larrabee John McPhere Tord Georgerasa Wilbur de Arben Bowdloiniatin S. Morgan Adamon Florence Saepard Bath Arthur Danton Helen Irving Ralph QO. Dale Charalit Hilton Red i Animes Tharry Go Derring Edward W. Bridehwn Lydia M. Deering Daath Fia of Willis QC Kigbadl Betsy Ann Payne Baths Adie Deering Tharry A. Deering Thomas M. Thigan Susan ©. Thagan Georgetown Matherine Co Foster Eleanord Stiurtevint Julia da Bailey Alonzo McNear Rmdward W. Bridgham Elizabeth KE. Woods O. B. Clason June M. Wyman Phippsburg Fatate Eton Nelson Allan Spear D. Boom Charles A. Fischer Et Charles A. Fischer Et Als, of Wheaton Tineis Matilda N. Fischer Guardian Florence M. Robinson Lanna I. Mason Allan Howe Enina J. Leonard Woolwich Alfred RR. Ames Prink Ro Duren Henry Ro Drews Josh White Nellie Dinton Margret Keegan John M. Tarford Ralph O. Dale Ab. Au Hyden John P. Carey, Jr Edward W. Bridgham Elizabeth I. Woods Jane M. Wyman B. Clason Jane Mo Wrman Liue Frank VP. Dresser Winnie I. Dresser Pima J. Leonard Hien Warren Adam E. Deering

Derry Cathedral plans financing to repair historic bells

Restorers seek funds to re run the oldest bells in Ireland at Derry Cathedral with a target completion in 1933 for the 300th anniversary. Bells dated to 1614 and 16th century faces cast and tuning issues after a 1200 pound bell cracked wheels.

Derry Ireland Derev Tot Charles

Aluminum gains from machine age boom and auto demand

The article notes aluminum’s rise with the machine age and growing auto industry. It cites price around 24 cents a pound today, global production spread across the United States Switzerland France Germany Britain and Norway, with output driven by new electro chemical methods and electric lighting advances.

Washington Woo Aviation Ise Department of Cam Mineren ISTO Poday Aluminium Mrinee United States Switzerland Barteperern Ailemiiitan Trust Swilverkind Ghent

Obituary of Prag G Dales a Port Harbour Engineer

Prag G Dales longtime marine engineer and former ship crewman died Sunday after an appendicitis operation in Maine Hospital Porthind. He served with the Steamship Sagamore between New York and Porthind and held posts with the Coinet States Shipping Board and Pier Gency Fleet Corporation. He was a Masonic member and survived by his father a wife a son and several siblings.

Prag G. Dales Parhker Head Snd Soniof Wilburci Hite Mavester Priter Heddoussis Dieo Coinet States Shipping Board Piergency Fleet Corporation Solve Lodge of Masons of Bath Stodelim Comand Bry Boston Abso Xleppa Poston Piuk

Death notices and funerals in Bath and nearby towns

The text reports the funeral of Charles P L Carter of Bath plus obituaries for Mrs Nancy Plant of Kittery and Mrs Tune of Winnepanee. Details include birthplaces, family survivors, occupations as a hack driver and horseman, and funeral arrangements in Bath with services at the home of his sister and burial at Oak Grove.

Charles PL Carter May Vears Reynurlds Metutedaean Winter Street Blob. Littlefield Wesley Chavel Edward Chandler Walter Russell Richard Garrison Harry ©. Skinner Burtal Oak Grove Mr. Carter Darth Charles Lacey Carter Phe Edward Paul Jol Pask Hiw Charles Skinner Tie Ile Co Skinner Reynolds McCutcheon William Carter Thurry Skinners William Tei Somerville Bath Nancy Plant Kittery Almondo Perry Tune Winnepanee Travvey Elizabeth Morse Percy Edina Picknerd Medford Mass Mary Winslow Norwood George Eaton Phippsburg

Holbrook, Frank W. 77, Dies in Lakewood NJ

Frank W Holbrook aged 77 died in Lakewood New Jersey on March 2. He was born in Phippsburg in 1850, eldest of six children of Isaac and Mary J Holbrook. He is survived by his wife Joyce, two sons and two daughters.

Frank W. Holbrook Lakewood N. J Tle Phippsburg Tsaace Mary J. Holbrook Oyce

Infant Joyce Gwynn Funeral in Wisconsin

Funeral services were held for Joyce Arline Gwynn infant daughter of James T L Gwynn and Barbara Gwynn. The service was conducted at a Salvation Army officiant and the burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Wisconsin.

Joyce Arline Gwynn James TL Barbara Gwynn Salvation Army Ooffielwting

Funeral for Marine Engineer Frank G. Daley

Frank G. Daley, a noted marine engineer, died Sunday at the Marine hospital Porthind after appendicitis while aboard the Sagamore from New York. The funeral was Tuesday at 2 PM at Jed S. Curtiss funeral home Revo BL LL, with Little field of Wesley Methodist elites officiating. He is to be entombed in Bath enant better travel to Barker Heid for burial.

Frank G. Daley Porthind New York Sagamore Marine Hospital Jed S. Curtiss Center Street Revo

Funeral for Mrs. Nancy A. Hunt in Kittery

The funeral for Mrs. Nancy A. Hunt widow of Reuben Thunt occurred Sunday afternoon at Central church on High Street. David L. Wilson officiated with bearers Edwin Trunt Otis Hunt Emery Footer and Elisha Winslow. The body entombed and later to be buried in Mayview. One American automobile company established five assembly plants and three branch companies in Europe.

Nancy A. Hunt Reuben Thunt Kittery Ver Tormer Me High Street Oery David L. Wilson Central Chorch Edwin Trunt Otis Hunt Emery Footer Elisha Winslow Mairview American Automobile Company Europe

Woolwich Notes Include Local Rehearsals and Services

Miwa Mano Willian Lineal returns as rehearsals build for a Tarster concert near Sumas PW. Weather and events mix with ferry remarks by Governor King, and a day of church services and community notices feature Mayor, clergy, and local organizations in Montsweagelinred and surrounding areas.

Miwa Mano Willian Lineal Loonchise Ciember Bay Bay van Tarster Sumas Dexter Suisun Woedwiel Teosee Governor King New York Shie Duis Fe Porire Werks Moevert Bier Rew Minnie Mitawhbeth Weisht Wilson Worieho Lena Wendell Nelson Natsi Nelson Peter CTV Walder c Uhiteel Allen Phorsda James Meili Alma Loys’ Club Bert Chester Grover Pasger Charles Thenry Butler Washington

Dresden Notes Include Weekend Guests and Local Death

Miss Huth McBacdeen was a weekend guest of her parents in Dresden. Olin Mebadden of Dyests Mill and Misley Lilly visited Mrs. George Parkins. Thomas Pieteher and Albert spent the weekend in Portland. Miss Alice Liteh returned to Boston for an indefinite stay. Mrs Lozzie Costello died Thursday evening after a long illness.

Huth McBacdeen Olin Mebadden Mes Misley Lilly Wars Euest George Parkins Miers dix Thomas Pieteher Albert Alice Liteh Lozzie Costello Doug

Businessmen Take Out Eye and Limb Insurance

A Chicago survey shows eye and limb insurance growing beyond artists to many businessmen. Leaders insure up to 100000 against loss of sight, with examples including Joliet organist Leo Terry and golfer Walter Hagen.

Chicago Chicaga Leo Terry Joliet Walter Hagen

Wesley Sunday School Palm Sunday Program Delights Congregation

Wesley Sunday School presented a fine Palm Sunday program on Sunday evening before a large audience. The event was led by committee chair Mrs Minot Oliver with help from Mrs Anna Neverin Miss Mildred Prebbe sant Miss Logise Stewart and Mrs Georgian Ripley. The program included processional readings recitations songs solos and a closing verse.

Wesley Sunday School Promean Wesley Ehiaret Tali Minot Oliver Anna Neverin Mildred Prebbe Logise Stewart Georgian Ripley Balfersimes Riples Firat Dante Diay Besiaw Baetien Kieddatiod Anel Walter Ware Lavnise Stewart

Juniors Defeat Europeans in Close Test Match

Juniors win a hard fought game against the Europeans with a 46 point score. Russell leads the scoring for his team as McCule and Capt. Cathkin contribute late assists while substitutes see most action and a wider gap remains in the final tally.

Russell Tellowed Phew Phowever Pieres McCule Capt Cathkin Nees Bayes McBlinan Cnd Vhs Goustyuthy 1.M.C.A PeCas Merlais Cutlon Roach European Aces A. Pita Goel Sineli Drake-Gove Vyirne

Amarillo Plans Repeal of 2000 Old Local Laws

The city commission in Amarillo Texas drafts an ordinance to repeal about two thousand old laws no longer enforced. Among slated deletions is a horn at intersections rule and a six mile per hour speed limit. Other provisions bar children under sixteen from street activities after dark and call for street improvements.

Amarillo Tex City Commission Elock Ac Wight

Five Methodist bishops to retire as age limit nears

Kansas City readers learn the Methodist Episcopal Church will retire five bishops at the general conference near their seventy third birthday. Joseph F. P. Terry Luther B. Wilson Wilbur P. Thirkield William B. Oldham Frances W. Warne lead the list with two others, detailing long service in Buffalo Philadelphia New York and Buenos Aires among careers spanning decades.

General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph F. Berry Francis W. Warne Luther B. Wilson William F. Q Ceam Wilbur P. Thirkield Kansas City Gener Conference Mary General Conference Joseph FP. Terry Philadelphia Luther Bs. Wilson New York Wilbur IP. Thirkield Chattanooga Teon William B. Oldham Buenos Aires Frances W. Warne Hgalore City India Joseph B. Berry Buffalo N.Y Bishop Berry Avumner Ontario Francis Berry Canada Michigan Berry Bess Michigar Christian Advocate Wooworth Tlerald TSO Bourteen Vesas Burer Epworth League Porward Methodist Tosard of Home Missions Rishon Wilson Yvears Baltimore Dickinson Gallewe TSTS Board of Foreign Missions T Board of Bishops Anti Saloon League Anmerica France

Telephone Manager Patten Transferred to Portland Area

Bryant M. Patten, Bath offices manager for New England Tel & Tel Co, becomes assistant to Lester C. Ayer in the Portland area. A. John Conti moves to Bath from Lewiston as commercial representative. Conti born North Brookfield MA, a University of Maine graduate, and is married with a daughter.

Bryant M. Patten Bath Enelind Tel & Tel. ‘Co Lester C. Ayer Watten Ttsrry A. Starbird Tle Pecgthiaid University of Maine Adder Maine University Deai Schol Boston Ayer Witten Bath Rotary Polar Strum Dodger Od Minyson Colonial Elub Pte Barbara Wallen Patten Conti North Brookfield Mass Wat Laubee Dins Maine Tie Pelenhote Porth Deine Lewiston Ofiers Bastvert John, Keegan

Fire Slightly Damages Roof of Eastern Steamship Sheds

A small fire on the roof of the Eastern Steamship Co sheds on Commercial Street prompted quick action by the fire department Monday at five. Sparks from a Keinnehoee cannery chimney are blamed for igniting the roof. Hose lines were laid and roof smothering pursued to prevent a major blaze. Mrs Henry T Leemaan hosted the Octagon Card Club at Somerset Place with two tables of Franklin bridge. First prize went to Mrs Herbert Vasgard. consolation to Mrs Alfred Bunker. Guests included Emma Copeland and others. final Spring meeting was held with a future snapper planned. Fanl Thomas of Portland visits his mother on Winship Street.

Eastern Steamship Co Commercial Street Keinnehoee Henry T. T Leemaan Somerset Place Herbert Vasgard Alfred Bunker Alps Emma Copeland Frank Farrin Leonard Lord Charles Helah Herbert Hugeerd

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