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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1926

Page

7

Poultry Demonstration at Dingley Farm Aids Local Farmers

County Agent Eastman and Poultry Specialist Wilbur of Orono conducted an egg packing and marketing demonstration at William M. Dingley's Brunswick road farm to inform Richmond area farmers. The report also lists numerous local residents and visitors in town happenings and obituaries including Willard M. Holman who died of double pneumonia on Beach Street and Asa H. Yeaton's funeral.

Eastman Wilbur of Orono William Dingley C. A. Eastman O. M. Wilbur William M. Dingley Brunswick Road

Town Folio of Local Visits and Departures

Augusta and town residents share a weekend of visits and travel. Notables include Ira Burke and Clarence Peacock in Augusta. Miss Beatrice Card returns to Cambridge. Thomas Gearrey from New York stops in town. Miss Elizabeth Damond from Boston teaches at the high school. G C Mariner visits Augusta. Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Libby return from Ovone. Philip LeBlanc funeral attendees in town. Local residents move between homes and towns, with several relatives and students visiting or traveling.

Baxters Win First Place In Bath Interclub League

The Bath Interclub league crowned Bath Veterans Firemen's association known as the Senator Basters as champions. Bath camp Modern Woodmen of America finished second ahead of Sagadahoc council Knights of Columbus. Last year’s champions Buth aecre of Eagles, Roland H. Smith post American Legion and Winneganee Community Club trailed in order. Final standings show Woodmen 37 wins 21 losses, Knights 37 23, Eagles 35 25, Legion 23 31, Winneganee 21 37. The Eagles edged the Woodmen at the season’s end with a 60 to 40 percent showing on the final Tuesday night.

Bath Veteran Firemen's Association Senator Basters Bath Bath Camp Modern Woodmen of America Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus Buth Aecre Eagles Roland H. Smith American Tegion Winneganee Community Club Modern Woodmen Woodmen Bathmen Bath Interclub Eagles Woodmen Cribbage A. J. Gallant R. Boyce L. W. Ham W. Gallant Martin Higgins L. Roberts Toothaker

Woolwich Gossip Includes Visits and Republican Candidate

Miss Sarah Bagley returns from a long stay in Toston while Miss Florence Baker enjoys a two week vacation at home. Mrs. Edith Martin hosts the Lilly family gathering, and Georgia Baker visits Nellie and Agnes Lilly. Perley Siegars, George Allen and Cora Lowe join city social rounds as Charles Lilly recovers. Colton Council of Belfast seeks a legislature seat and attends the Republican state convention in Portland.

Sarah Bagley Toston Florence Baker Edith Martin Charles Lilly Georgia Baker Nellie Agnes Lilly Morris Colby Richard Colby Perley Siegars Jh. C. Martin George Allen Cora Lowe

Easter Observed at First Baptist with Two Programs

Georgetown reports Easter services at First Baptist Church featuring a Sunday School program and an evening song alogue. The event showcased young performers under Mrs. K. E. Billings and Mrs. Josie Williams with Earl Hagan and other leaders, plus Easter decorations by Mrs. William Todd.

First Baptist Church KE. DB. Billings Josie Williams Earl Hagan Earle Hagan Thomas Hagan William Todd E. P. Kimball Dorothy Hagan Christ Dorothy Hagub Lewis Kimball Oewss Roger Oliver Howard Kimball Wayside Cross Teritition Arthur Delano Elwyn Kimball WxarCin Biniss Gee Little Boys Tecutton Althea Loveitt Ixereine Ie Odin Tt

Splendid Concert at Corliss Street Church

A splendid program was held at the Faster concert in Corliss Street Church Sunday night with floral decorations for the sick parishioners. The junior department sang Easter in the Garden between parts and a varied program followed featuring recitations dialogues and songs by Mrs Chaney Mrs Preble and Misses Coombs Fielding Wright Munsey and others.

Corliss Street Brversition Bord sPrivety Voice of Jesus Curtis Pearson Wallace Sheddon Franklin Hallowell Amanda Munsey Beatrice Goddard Helea Hilowell Phyllis Wright Carolyn Sant Eleanor Coombs Tsatelle Puidoy Irene Coombs Carolyn Vphint Mildred Hunt Harry McIntire Silas Plant Clarence Eaton Cornelius Brewster

Morse High to Lose Captain Ted Veilleux to Lewiston

Morse High will miss captain elect Ted Veilleux who moves to Lewiston. Veilleux has starred as a backfield man for three years and played on Morse’s baseball team. Lewiston officials expect him to be a strong addition to their football squad. Also noted are Frederic Drake and Jo Phillips of Andover Academy and Fred Teeling’s Portland business trip after Easter.

Morse High Ted Veilleux Elec Lewiston Ted S Morse Ome Veilleux Lewiston High Eleven

Fine Easter Services at the First Baptist

Elm Street Baptist Church held two well attended Easter services with seven youths baptized during the evening rite. S. A. Evans officiated both services, and the morning program featured prayers, readings, hymns, anthems, and a sermon on the resurrection. the evening included a baptism and a Holy City praise service.

Elm Street Baptist Church S. A. Evans Evans Hossuna David Ceeees Waller Shawkey Holy City Gladys M. Yegard Jesus

Five Islands Community Notes and Obituary Highlights

Social events at the Grange hall benefit the church with ice cream and cake sales netting 8.20. Mrs. T. W. Blaisdell returns from Portland after five weeks with Miss Ida Oliver. Driscoll family mourns as Dr. Daniel Driscoll dies in Jacksonville, Florida at 86. He leaves widow, a son, and siblings. funeral held in Bath with many associations represented.

Ladies’ Aid Grange Hall

Loyal Patriots class hosts pleasant evening and baseball plans

The Loyal Patriots class of Corliss Street church met Tuesday night at the church with magician TBheckstone Jr entertaining the boys. Merritt Mitchell was chosen manager for a future baseball team and captaincy to be decided after organization. Mrs Martha Dew visits Wiscasset and Miss Mamie Quirk visits Miss Margaret Tracey at 86 Russell street.

Corliss Street Church Tbheckstone, Jr Sath Clackstone, Jr Merritt Mitchell Mamie Quirk Wokland Margaret Tracey Russell Street

Personal notes from Bath residents list travels and school returns

Mrs John MeInones died Tuesday in Portland. John MeInnes resumes studies at Bowdoin after Easter with his mother Mrs John Melones of Washington Street. Miss Doris Brown at Brown University Providence SA returns from Spring vacation. Mrs W H Crooker left for Fairfield sanatorium, accompanied by her husband and Miss Marion Bowie. John Hayes Jr returns to Providence College after Spring vacation with parents. Blair Wilson returns to University of Maine after holidays with Rev and Mrs David L Wilson. Mrs William Sheldon returns from Boston with son attending Bentie School of Pingnee. Capt Wengy W Butler returns from Republican State Convention in Portland. Mrs Butler accompanied him. Evangeline Haines and Viola Hogan plan April 19 departure for Washington DC for three weeks sight-seeing. They will visit Hogan’s brother Dr Fremont Hogan in Springfield MA on return. Mrs J W W Tillinghast of Massachusetts is familiar to Bath. TL M White returns from Chicago meeting of National Canners Association. Mrs White joins in Boston. Mrs White visited Mars, Soward Guild, classmate at Vassar. Mrs Charles I Plaisted hosted Winter Street class at 33 Park Street with a supper and games after. Attendees Priscilla Hodge, Agatha Lennox, Ethel Truse, Emma Harvey, Evelyn Lightbody, Lillian Little, Helen Merrill, Marion Whitten.

John MeInones Portland John MeInnes Bowdoin College John Melones Washington Street Doris Brown Irown University Providence W. H. Crooker Fairfield Wilbur I L. Crooker Marion Bowie John Hayes, Jr Butler Vortland Evangeline Haines Viola Hogan Washington, D. C Ethel Truse Emma Harvey Evelyn Lightbody Lillian Little Helen Merrill Marion Whitten

Easter Concert Shines at People's Church

People's Church Sunday school presented a fine Easter concert with attractive floral decor. A long list of performers and readers featured songs, recitations, solos, and choral numbers under the guidance of committee members led by Mrs. Marie Colby and Fred Bragg.

People's Church People’s Church Sunday School Marie Colby Mars Fred Bragg Harriett Leonard Sasapsteinee School

Bath Y M C A Twilight League Eyes Early Meeting

Bath Y M C A twilight league officials and team representatives plan an early week meeting to secure teams outline a schedule and strengthen the league constitution. Public invitation expected. last year’s four teams likely to return amid a tight championship race and strong local interest.

Bath Y. M. C. A Bath Bath Yma.a

Norris Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination

Former Deputy Sheriff John A. Norris declares his bid for the Republican sheriff nomination in the Jane Primaries, issuing a letter to the Independent dated Rath April 6, 1926, seeking support.

John A. Norris Independent Valitor Rath

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