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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

4

Community party results and notices from Winnegance

Reports from the weekly community party at the community house detail prizes won by Joseph Bo McCutcheon and Mrs Humphrey A Owen with consolation prizes to Mr Owen and Mona Tomium. Other club events include Squaw Club hostessing and Evening Workers meetings. Road deteriorations on the car line endangering travel prompt repairs. A horse from Rodney Winin of Phippsburg died after becoming mired far from Pitch Pine Hill. Various auxiliary tea events yield prizes and sales, with forthcoming Squaw Club and Community Club meetings and social events scheduled through Friday.

Joseph Bo McCutcheon Humphrey A. Owen Mr. Owen Mona Totmiun Piciry John G. Morse Charlotte Owen Bridge Hill Mre M Almondo Perry High Street Kittery Mr Perry Rodney Wyinin Phippsburg Giself Rogers Byron FP. Barker Perkins John Graindell Squaw Club Harry C. Webber Robert PS Manson Joseph N. Day Toa Eloridge Malcoln

Maine pageant HQ opens in Bath for June event

Sagada Leek block hosts the Maine pageant HQ under Trey Co Webber editor Daily Times as local chairman. Secretary in charge Mrs John J Keegan begins duties with 19s phone, costumes to be made in second floor rooms with 25 sewing machines. Grandstand construction led by Senator Carlton to seat up to 6000. Governor Tirewster's Bath visit planned.

Maine Bath Sagada Leek Trey Co Webber Daily Times Clarence AL Peaslee John J. Keegan Front Street Rim Street Roland TT Smith Post American Legion Frank W. Carlton Tirewster People's Church

Ramona Council Card Party Winners at Red Men Hall

Ramona council held a card party at Red Men's hall on Front street Thursday evening. Ladies first prize a shopping basket went to Mrs Costain. men's first prize a coffee percolator to Harry Robinson. Tharry Watson won second score. Refreshments were served. regular Ramona Cornel meeting this afternoon followed by parish sociable this evening. Committee in charge: Miss Agnes Harris and Mrs Ina Staples.

Ramona Council Red Men's Hall Front Street Costain Harry Robinson Tharry Watson Ramona Cornel Agnes Harris Ina Staples

Birthday bridge party for Miss Margaret Daley in Bath

Miss Myrtle Simpson entertained Monday evening with a supper bridge at Mrs. Alexander Wilsons Union Street home for the birthday of Miss Margaret Daley, a popular cashier at Central Maine Power Co Bath. Two tables of bridge were played with Miss Flora Fraser winning first prize and Miss Florence Lamb of Brunswick receiving the consolation. Attendees included Miss Lillian Lee Mrs Elizabeth McCabe Miss Mary ODonnell Miss Margaret Coombs and Miss Florence Lamb of Brunswick.

Myrtle Simpson Alexander Wilson Union Street Margaret Daley Central Maine Power Co Bath Flora Fraser Florence Lamb Brunswick Lillian Lee Elizabeth McCabe Mary O'Donnell Margaret Coombs

New England Firemen Muster to Converge in Bath July Fourth

A volunteer firemen’s muster drew invitations from New England towns to Bath for Independence Day events. Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont companies will contest in a parade and firefighting show aligned with Bath’s July 4 program. The event precedes Bath’s pageant and bridge dedication, with 1,000 attendees expected and performances running June 10 and July 2.

New England Toth Aoniversary United States Wander J. Edward Drake Fitenier Enehlund Vermont New Thampshire Marssachusetts Amd Rhode Mane Maine Rockland Rockport Boothbay Tarber Brunsw Westbrook Porthind Lisbon Falls Derwick Topstain Hallowell Soothbay Thomaston Newton Weymouth Waltham South Sladley Roxbury Aimesbury War Pepperell Miarden Tingham Gardiner Trnmpshire Portsmouth Nashua Manchester Rhode Island Cristol Natick Pawtucket Riverside Central Balls Arlington Kennebec Sagadahoek Bath Baxter

Cox and Pendleton Around the World Returns to Bath

Fred Cox and Walter Pendleton completed a four month globe trip ending in Bath Priday. They met Bath natives in Shanghai Manila and New York aboard the Empress of Austria. Their voyage included Honolulu and Nile sights and they noted Morse high school and the Davenport block site back home.

Fred 2 Cox Walter Pendleton Bath New York Doe Soeburn Honolulu Nile Eet Jiendula William Sins Shanghai Chine George Stewart Parry Cameron Path Thurry Dambar Waterville Manila Misa Os. Selwatt Afiss Goldie Solovieh Vath Empress of Austria Morse High School Bain Times

Schoolboy Hurt Cleaning Bricks at Morse High

William Allen Jr an 11 year old North Grammar School seventh grader was injured Friday morning while cleaning bricks for the Morse high school ruins project A brick tossed by another pupil crushed his left index finger requiring removal of the tip He received care from Dr Motley Puller in the office area of the project site

Morse High School William Allen Jr North Grammar School Young Allen William Allen Ricmond Court Fr. Motley Puller

Bath Pastor Preaches Ordination Sermon at St Luke's Cathedral

Rev Charles M Tubbs delivered the ordination sermon at Em manuel chapel in St Luke's Cathedral Portland Thursday morning at 10. Allan Whatley and William C C Wilkins were ordained deacons by Rt. Rev. Bishop Benjamin Brewster D D with Rev Nelson B Gildersleeve of Auburn presenting. Wilkins formerly minister of a Baptist church in Auburn and Whatley studied at the General Theological Seminary in New York. Mr and Mrs H W Dorman Perkins and daughters Doris and Evelyn of West Bath were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace of Granite street.

Charles M. Tubbs Emmanuel St. Luke's Cathedral Portland Allan, Whatley William CC. Wilkins Benjamin Brewster D.D Nelson DB. Gildersleeve Auburn Wilkins Me Whatley General Theological Seminary New York HW. Dorman Perkins Doris and Evelyn West Bath

Prohibition Sparks Change in Temperance Meeting

The Womens Christian Temperance group gathered Thursday at the Salvation Army hall with Rev. Thbd. Skillin of First Baptist speaking on prohibitions impact. He noted shifts since federal prohibition, recalled past drunkenness scenes, and praised youth engagement and mission efforts, ending with acknowledgments from members and a letter of congratulations.

Christia Temperines Salvation Army Th Bd Skillin First Baptist Church Dengihoon Belfast Shilline Terapeaeine New Gad Lloyd George America Tle Mel Potter

Holy Name Society Holds Whist Party at St Marys Parish

The Truly Name society whist event at St Marys parish house on Chestnut street drew a large crowd thanks to a dedicated committee led by John M. Conley Joseph Mc Laughlin Henry Biggins and others. Prizes included a fancy chop tray silk hose and a guest set among others with winners Mary Deehan Melvin Guenther and John M Hayes. Next Friday the Married Women's Sodality will host a card party at the parish house.

St. Marys Chestnut Street John M. Conley Joseph McLaughlin Henry Biggins Wdimund Arsenault Mayland Guenther Peter Aten Mary Deehan Alex Burgess Beatrice Burge Melvin Guenther Tarry Robinson John M. Hayes John McConley Married Women’s Sodality

Greenwich Village Cabaret Promises Strong Benefit Effort

The Greenwich Village Cabaret planned for May at the Masonic Temple aims to aid Morse high school athletic association by replacing $1,000 in campment losses from a fire. A capable committee led by R Clinton McFadden, with several supporters and Principal Arthur B. Seat, backs the event.

Greenwich Village Morse High School Athletic Association Masonic Temple Masonic Building Association R. Clinton McFadden John Fivde Os. S. Mullin Wws Newell Frederick FE. Drake Charles H. Cahill Louis P. Gannon RR. PL McFadden R. Cl Mv Pedden Arthur BR

Bath Shows Peaceful Months Quiet City Announces

Citizens of Bath celebrate a period of calm with only three arrests in three months and minimal liquor and court activity. City Marshal Walter Whitney Sheriff Albert Henderson and health officer Ches praise the community’s good order while Miss Frieda Mikels visits Bath for a week's vacation and Miss Esther Mikels heads to Arlington after Varry Beals’ visit.

Bath Sheriff's Department Walter Whitney Albert Henderson Ches Frieda Mikels New Hardy School Arlington Mass Jim Street Esther Mikels

Delightful Party at West Bath Grange on Thursday Evening

A large card party at West Bath Grange featured whist and auction, with floral decorations by the Perkins Creentouses and a dining room set in a living room style. Prizes were awarded for bridge and whist, followed by a dance with live music, and the event boosted the grange treasury.

West Bath Grange West Hail Grange Hadllen Curree Mars Mawar Drake Chan Meen David Tiel Allee Drake Aimebers Mthed Birtee Woo Tahe Cle Margaret Pol Hind Pauline Bose Ruth Keene Aimy Phelias Sylvester Mary Dreehanm Eat Tee Addie Piarngthen Edwin Shagett Iverett G. Lemont Willian Simpson Pbo Freemias Roscoe Te Mies Charles Verroy Leo Golder Dean Domes Hayden Coniwict George Dornus Dius J. Beware Drake Edwin Lag

County Convention May Meet in Bath

Ino all probability the west Sagadahoe County convention of the W o c PR O may be held in Bath. This was suggested at Prinesday's meeting but no action was taken. The Union is active in its work in this City as shown by meetings of the body and its branches. Friday afternoon the Children's society of the Uaienmmer ater school with its leader Mrs. Thomus Mire-Domild Oak fires with a weed attendance. The members have paid for tuning the piano at the Salvation Army hall and are indebted to Bath citizens who funded a funeral for the Army hall. Crpiaie Sweet of the Salvation Army, formerly Bath, notes such halls are built nationwide and membership has risen since the start of their progressive building program.

Ino Sagadahoe County Corvention W.oc. PR O Bath Prinesday Uaienmmer Ater School Mas. Thomus Mire- Domild Salvation Army Londino

Bath Boy Leads Crescentville Baseball Club

William Jill Tanguay, once a Bath lad, now manages Crescentville in Philadelphia, guiding a fast baseball team in a lively suburb. He previously captained the local basketball squad, and his Bath friends recall him as a versatile athlete in both sports. Mrs Leroy Colby hosted a small gathering with bridge and refreshments at her Andrews Ave home.

William Jill” Tanguay Bath Crescentville Philadelphia Bul

Woolwich Ladies Varne Buream Meeting Recaps Town News

The Woolwich Ladies Varne Buream held a well attended gathering at Charles Perkins Miers home on Tuesday of dust week with 26 members and four visiting guests. Activities included a noon meal of sandwiches and pies. Members and guests discussed community matters and announced upcoming events with several residents traveling or relocating within the area.

Fred Curtis Dies On Birthday In Bath

Fred Curtis, well known mortician and Bath resident, died suddenly on his birthday in front of his office at 15 Center Street. Medical examiner Dan M. Stent ruled death natural after he collapsed returning to the office. Curtis, age 52, was a former city council member and school board member involved in building Morse High School. He sang in Central Church choir and belonged to several fraternal orders. Survived by his wife, five daughters, two sisters, two brothers, a grandson, and other relatives.

Curtis Cenper Street Dieserchy Dan M. Stent Bath Edward Begad Tomai Lind Tia Bachdle Litdle Windlass Co Audrey Morse High School Central Ehareh Aid Taveda Qreartet Heowas Neadia Lodge Lincoln Lodae Elib Central Church Fred Curtis Carl Albee Christine Co Curtis Brea Cl Proctor Brackley Waterville Lewis HL Harry &. Curtis Do. Angeles Califf Charles J. Cirrus

Optimism Guides Bath Board of Trade Meeting

Community leaders in Bath discuss air mail service expansion and town branding. Prominent figures from industrial firms Lincoln Haines and Lewis ton Buick pledge support, while George Larrabee outlines literature needs to promote Bath. The gathering votes officers, plans executive board, and considers parking space near Bath approaches.

Corliss Street Team Hosts Supper for Boys’ Basketball Friends

The Corliss Street church held its annual supper Tuesday evening at Sterling Bible Club with grape fruit, chicken pie, mashed potatoes, peas, rolls, cake and coffee. Reverend Corey and many local residents attended. Dining committee chaired by Pearl Campbell. kitchen volunteers named.

Fia Corliss Street Sterling Bible Elues DOM Oli Devnet Cereenhouses Crean Grace Sterling Bible Eliss RL TE Corey Edward McMaon Willian Perhina Leslie Phents Whitige Bieetert Mies Millie Mitchelh Nellie Thiant Sind Mthel Mateh

Fund drive started to replace school fire loss

At a regional meeting of the North County PTA a committee was formed led by Mrs. Seth S. Matlin to solicit funds for replacing musical instruments lost in a Morse High School fire. Mrs. McKenner Brodie of New York attended the session and the tea was hosted by Mrs. Edward J. Jee and Mrs. Jamies McLaughlin.

Regiohiy Grane Celurel Diase von Oak Lee Wwiles Seth S. Matlin Artin Sewall Ralph W. Ner Sooth Bae 1 McKenner Brodie New York Aas Edward J. Jee Jamies McLaughlin

South End P.T.A Holds Regular Meeting

A lively turnout at the South End P.T.A regular meeting in Washington Street rooms. Quilting on previously ordered pieces progressed, plans for a May card party at the YMCA were set, with Mrs. Carroll A. Deering named general chairman. Reservations to be made through several listed hostesses. A visitor, Louise Crosby, arrived Monday to stay with Mrs. Crosby’s parents on North Street.

Washington A Y. M Joli Crosby Marty Louise Listen. Mitss

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Ramona Atwood L. F. Medicine CO Cox and Pendleton H. L. Skillin W.C.T.U Woo. CT UL O Bach Jennie Jack Allegra Pickford Dnien Holy Name Society Morse High School Athletic Fund Varry A. Beals of Bath and Woolwich Cosy Grange Hall Crpiaie Sweet Leroy Colby Andrews Don Scott Morse Fred Jenller Maurice Haynes John Freemen Louise Smiley William Davis Eadlward Lee Dorotoy Davis Marjorie Smiley Smiley Dike Road Varne Buream Miers Charles Perkins Phaybets Welch Thelen Opie Spaulding Lineheeu Mefutech Ghertrude Daher Poise Ierek Hell Terry Oon Voss Gendell Dave Pirced Peerd Mobuid Miss Chathor Vais Mis Cherriette Dias Perry Ffi Ariel Ali Blan Paarnes Phillip Platherne Micael Amtos Worrell Mrescott Piverent Leach Windham Var Mero Chester Dane Byath Maes Aten Jameson Parker Surall Charles Sheridan Kes Mie Hies Tathan Sles Cay Fred Flace of Business DR. Pierce Golden Medical the Mutual Savings Bank Bath Savings Institution Darth St Leet Ee Johnson Oair Flo Air Phine Milne Polson Board of Prade Os. Nowes Kennebee Conneries Tie Che City Keanest Wood Tirook Foundry & Machine Co Leity Wood Theoald Watson-Pirye W.os. Planter Lewiston Buick Coy George Po Larrabee Near Fairy Sewall Min Nees Ralph RK George C. Quicksall George J. Larrabee William A .Parker George P. Larrabee Ralph I. Usall Ralph I. Hall Walter Chase Edward W. Bridgham Quicksall Lem Out O Honter Lewiston-Buick Co Lloyd Tooker Board of Trade Larrabee Genesta Chapter O. B.S Shackford Alice Soule Sarah Shaw Agnes Perry Hazel Harslebb Ethel Sampson South End P.T.A Valerie Mae Dern Sunday Vic Cael Miro Sanford BB Nickersen TS Park Sires Seein Peste J. Horace McClure
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