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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
2
A scattered North American wire of mixed items covers Prohibition era chatter, local weather and plant news. Mentions Bath Iron Works and testing industry activity, Morse High School heating, and municipal fundraising for Maine Development Fund with various brief city notes.
Nomination papers submitted Monday mark the start of primaries with numerous contests across Sagadsahes. Incumbent sheriff and several representatives seek renomination on both parties. Democratic and Republican fields include Charles A. Corliss, Plenty C. Wright, and others.
The Cosmopolitan Cub bridge tournament session saw the Blue team defeat the Whites by a SASUL-GOOZ score with nine players per side. Individual high scorers included Desteree Noyes and Flor tree Tiagan of the Blues, while Minnie White led the Whites. The four week event ends with a supper for the winners. next week players missing will arrange substitutes.
In Sagadahoc County Bath on April 10 1923 Thomas Dowling Jr executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Dowling deceased presents the first and final account of estate administration. The judge orders notices to interested parties by Bath Independent publication three weeks. A probate hearing is set for May first 1925 to show cause why the account should not be allowed. The statement lists assets total 44 0763 603 07 liabilities and surplus with specific figures for losses unearned premiums and cash capital. Also a separate civil claim against Sagadahoc County for road construction services totaling sixty dollars with a public hearing ordered and published in Bath Independent.
The Co-Workers class of the First Baptist met Friday at Mrs. Clifford Warrington’s home with a large turnout. An entertaining program led by the social committee included devotional exercises, a business session, an automobile guessing game, readings, solos, and refreshments. Several committees were named for future meetings, and attendees included many members and one guest, Ada Larrabee, plus Mrs. Bert Werresy back after illness.
Central church choir members enjoyed a complimentary supper hosted by the Ladies Aid League and the Mens Club at the church purist house last Wednesday. About 60 attended a well set dining arrangement with chicken pie and sides followed by social singing, dancing, and cards upstairs with Misses Dorothy and Mary Appleton at the piano.
William Thinehley a Bath resident for many years died Tuesday in New Bedford Massachusetts and was buried there. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Larrabee returned from Nubuen where they attended the AbClob meetings. Mr. Larrabee is a leader for the clubs in this vicinity.
Mrs. Sidney Hardwick Jr of Hingham Mass formerly Miss Prances Oliver daughter of Mr and Mrs Jank S Oliver of this city and Popham Beach was given a tea and reception on Easter Sunday April 7 from four to six at Mrs Covey home of the Hingham Motor Co Hingham Mass The event honored Mrs Hardwick meeting friends of her Irish and to whom she was engaged Two months ago The large house was decorated with Spring flowers potted plants ferns and the setting suited Mrs Hardwick in a peach colored georgette gown The party had 75 attendees and an orchestra provided music Numerous gifts were presented to Mrs Hardwick and others were given generous sums of cash and gold pieces Mrs Hardwick will remain in Bath until May then return to her parents at Oliver place Mr Hardwick who served Overseas and was gassed died two years ago Mrs Hardwick has continued his business Mrs Thardwick Jr a talented young Bath woman active in fancy dancing has studied at Rusenkel Ballet school in Boston and graduated Morse high in 1924 Her fiancé will complete his studies in Massachusetts and they plan to celebrate the event with their wedding on April 15.
Wesley church women held a day meeting in the vestry to elect officers for the next year. Officers elected include Corrie Satipsen president Amber Carr vice president Lottie Coombs secretary Ida Pierce treasurer and Bertha Davis secretary. Committees were formed for quilts aprons dinners entertainment and more.
The Sons of Union Veterans carnival planned for June 30 to July 4 in Bath Maine was canceled to avoid interfering with the State Pageant. After a license petition faced committee objections, the petition was withdrawn with cooperation praised for backing the Pageant’s success.
Leon J. Billings of Bath petitions to prove and allow the will of Emily Elizabeth Billings who died March 12, 1628, a Bath resident. He seeks administration with the will annexed to him or another suitable person. He lists heirs Leon J Billings son John H Billings Edward G Billings Jennie Danforth Katherine G Sides and others. A May 1, 1928 probate hearing is ordered with notice published in Bath Independent.
Pageant preparations accelerate as Miss Virginia Tanner directs a Maine Vistorient pageant in Bath. Offices on Champson Pros host staff and a New York expert will oversee costume work with Harrier Ledyard leading volunteers. Central Maine Power Co will install extensive lighting, while local committees plan citizen meetings to coordinate state and federal participation.
The Pann Bureau of Nequasser will meet next Friday at Rothurn ham Middle street to discuss the use of dress patterns. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Bidie Wright, Mrs. Ina Leeman, Mrs. J. W. Brown, and Mrs. Goldie Sheridan Sinvil. Mrs. Sheridan has returned after several days with her father John Sheridan at Sagadahoc Ferry.
In Sagadahoc County court John Po Carey of Bath seeks appointment of an administrator for Helen Grant late of Bath deceased. The petition notes William Podial Jr as administrator of Helen Grant estate and requests appointment of a suitable person to oversee remaining assets of at least twenty dollars. The order directs notice to interested parties via Bath Independent for a May 1 hearing in Bath.
State officers Starry Thompson and George Jewett recovered a stolen Nash coupe tied to Fannie Pierce of Augusta after a night chase through mud and wrecked roads. Luther Maguire of Cooper's Mills admitted ownership. officers traced him from Newcastle to Rockport before bringing him to Bath and Augusta authorities.
A large horizontal and vertical crossword with clues for tools, mythic figures, Latin terms, animal traits, prefixes and several Greek and Roman references. Includes questions on anatomy, astronomy, geography, and language, plus a Norse god and various abbreviations and terms.
Highway commissioners met in Bath to discuss widening Vine street for summer traffic flow. The state may seize 70 feet of land south of Vine east of Water street and possibly the adjacent properties to widen the approach, with substantial leasing interest for Oliver and Hooker properties. Local officials and state engineers toured the site and weighed broader takings.
The Mystic Shrine Kora Temple held a Lewiston ceremonial last Wednesday evening with many Lath members present. Attendees included Ton, R. Al Staxter, Senator James H. Drake, and numerous others such as David Alkazin, Benjamin Murray, Carl Dudley, Dr. B. K. Fuller, Donald Young, John H. Freeman, Toward Blake, and Charles Miller. Two Shrine degree candidates named Gardiner Deering and diay dlordan were listed among participants.
Mrs Charles Jackson of South Street left Friday for Portland to spend the weekend with her daughter Mrs Francis Ts LM and family and will stay while Mrs Hill travels to Boston to seek a rent. Mr Phill works in advertising in the city with the organization. Mrs Jackson will stay with her grandson Master Jackson Dudley Till during his parents absence.
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