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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

5

Health Posters From Bath Pupils Highlight Six Winners

Health posters by Bath public school pupils from second to seventh grade were judged by Mrs. Raymond Rogers Miss Jennie G Silsby and Miss Mary Conley of the Junior high school The best six were chosen from works reflecting lessons taught by school nurse Miss Mary McDougall and drawing teacher Miss Carrie Hal The six winning pieces include Care of the Teeth Keep Clean America Needs Healthy Daughters Play White You and Eat Fruit Not Lollypops with students and helpers named for each entry

Raymond Rogers Jennie G. Silsby Mary Conley Mary McDougall Carrie Hal Dike School Robert King Donald Spaulding Halford Crockett Fred Galley Phyllis Loftus Leslie Larrabee Louise Wallace Kenneth Ross Robert Shaw Phyllis Bishop America South Grammar Andrew Rowe Clifford Russell Marjorie Dearborn Thelma Deering Archie Seekins Carrie Gallagher Worton South David Lawrence Eugene Hawkes Gladys Spinney Jolly Page Hight

Ideal Island Colony Opens Preparations for Season

Preparations are well under way at MacMahan for the summer season with carpenters led by Thomas W. Blaisdell building a cottage for Mrs. E. S. Anderson of Dobbs Ferry. Nene Painters are enhancing the Rev. Arthur J. Gammack’s cottage interior, adding a second bathroom. Other cottages, including those of Miss Margaret Wheeler and Hon. William C. Redfield, receive improvements. The Rev. C F Chauncey and family will occupy Redfield’s cottage, and rentals are arranged for Mrs. Bull, Mrs. Mabie, and Miss Pine among others. A new eight-room bungalow is added to the Seal and Porpoise club house staff quarters, and roads at MacMahan will soon be worked on. The Cottingers Association under Atter Johnson plans to nearly double the golf links this year. Ploughing proceeds on a new links section.

MacMahan Thomas W. Blaisdell E. S. Anderson Dobbs Ferry Arthur J. Gammack Fitchburg Mass Margaret Wheeler William C. Redfield C.F. Chauncey Columbus Ohio Turney Mary M. Rogers J. Stewart Cory George S. Tine Miss Pine Italy Bull New York Hamilton Wright Mabie Miss Mabie Gray Rock A. Nealley and Son Edward J. Nealley

Fourteen Weeks End as Eightieth Legislature Concludes

After fourteen weeks the eightieth legislature adjourned without date near 3 30 Sunday morning. The end came as lawmakers left town while others lingered. governor Baxter’s vetoes shaped the final action, saving about 375,664 dollars across49 measures, with 810,000 dollars in regular biennial funds spared.

Arthur K. Purington Senate Chamber House of Representatives Legislative State House Capitol Hill Chhef Baxter

City Goverment Votes Change in Highways Board

A city ordinance amends the Board of Highways and Sewers to include the mayor the president of the board of aldermen the president of the board of common council and one member from each branch elected by ballot. New members named include Mayor Cahill and others. Several ordinances were amended and petitions presented as the council met in joint session late Wednesday night.

Board of Highways and Sewers City Council Board of Aldermen Board of Common Council Charles H. Cahill Fred CC. Potter Charles TH. Hooper Francis I. Torrey, Jr Charles R. Oliver Board of Fire Engineers Wiliam D. Sewall Park and Cemetery Board Albert H. Shaw Arthur J. Dunton A. Percival Wyman Cahill Edward Brown Charles IP. Witham Daniel F. Crowley Ralph N. Dodge John S.vlace John J. Foley Thomas B. Reynolds Harmon Thompson Alderman Armes Ember Torrey Edward T. Whitehouse Potter Golder Armes Pres. Hooper Common Council J. W W. Bergin Middle Street Marshall Street Huse Street Center Street Ernest Edgar Kate United Spanish War Veterans McCutcheon Washington Street Lemont High Street Winneganee Lizzie B Samuel B. Thompson Cottage Street Frederick Edney

Bath travelers cross desert to land of plenty

The Independent recounts Bath travelers Mrs Nichols and the writer's rail journey from Grand Canyon to Riverside California. They describe the Mojave Desert voyage, Sierra foothills, orange groves, and the historic Mission Inn in Riverside, noting architecture gardens bells and the King's Highway El Camino Real. They praise the Inn, its art, and the hospitality of Mrs Oscar Rogers and local residents, end with memories of the visit and social ties.

Desert the Independent Sierras San Bernardino Riverside California Washington Spain Paul Third Martin Luthers San Diego Sonema San Francisco Pacific Mission Tnn Samuel S. Sewall Bath Redlands

Easter Egg Rolling at the White House Continues

The Independent reports on the White House Easter egg roll, a Washington tradition dating to Grant era, opened by President Harding this year. Tens of thousands of children and guardians filled the South Lawn, eggs sold at twenty-eight cents a dozen, weather turned windy in the afternoon, and the scene drew crowds admiring the presidency and the festive atmosphere.

the Independent White House Washington Georgetown England Egypt Grant Tifty Wilson Ness Harding Thirding Maryland Virginia Washington Post Mount Pleasant Lafayette Park Fifteenth Street Treasury Building Whitehouse Washington Monument Tian

Caught in Blizzard Boy Shows His Pluck

Allen Weh ards on son of Richardson of Powell Wyoming endures harsh winter travel. After a 125 mile trek through snow to Pryor country he reaches a Brown ranch above Warren. Weather eases and he continues toward Pryor while guiding eight horses and a prized cow pony. The father, worried, pursues by sleigh and finds him safe.

Allen Wehardson Pea Richardson Powell Wyo Warren Pryor Hosevere Hlelegson Bey Othe Brown Ranch Dim Dee Brown Ranch Lewis

Rotarians Mourn Burns Departure From Bath Club

Bath Rotary members expressed deep regret at luncheon learning James IL Burns will leave Bath for Salem to head Western Union offices. Burns, elected sergeant at arms and longtime booster, was lauded by Rotarians who offered three cheers as he departs. Also noted were committee appointments for entertainment fellowship public affairs and guest introductions at the meeting.

Bath Rotary Club King Tavern James IL Burns Western Union Telegraph Office Bath Salem Mass Western Union Arthur Pepper Passmore Newell Francis A. Gray Clarence AL Peaster Fred B Albert PL Austin Arthur J. Bishop Fred S. Curtis Frederic J. Patton I. Langdon TL Snipe Rupert HH. Baxter Wilbur Oliver Red Cross Emib I- Banes Langdon Till Miss Meurion Til Mr. Hill Mammy Bright Eyes Margie Miss Till Walter E. Pliner Lisbon Falls Harold Goodhue Portand Miss Mari Thi Langdon Hill

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Ideal Island Maine Central Maine State of Central Maine Power Company Augusta C. A. Jordan Hotel Eagle Brunswick, Maine Augusta, Maine B.T Bedlam Edgar Rounds Portland Edgar Ettie Libby Secretary of State New Meadows Tun Sesson Bill” Browne Bowdoinham Senate John T. Fagan Rupert HL. Baxter Sagadahoe County Highways Board Mission Inn New England Mrs. Rogers Margaret O. W. Folsom Five Islands West Ferry Johnson Bros Co
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