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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

6

Community club events and scattered notices from Winnengan

The notice list covers a weekly party with whist and drives, a Friday club meeting, and Evening Workers gatherings. Prize details include winning names Owen Mine Vana Votmin and a banquet of sweet pens. Several road and sidewalk hazards are noted near local landmarks with repair needs reported.

Doxeph McCitcheon Hinopheey A. Gwen Owen Mine Vana Votmin John 65 Squaee Corine Ie Jake Stodney Wynn Phippebury Vitel Trentient Tresty Mes Byron Walker Mere Dodi Ceeimedell Ten Mindwiehens Mike Squaw Club Mars Harry CC Webber Thimaway Robert Manson Joseph N Ty, Megilor Ieriday Pinddee

Maine Pageant Headquarters Opened in Bath

Maine statewide pageant offices opened in Bath in Snead Toek block under Prey C. Webber Daily Times editor as local chairman. New offices with typewriters telephones and a plan for a grandstand and migrant pageant facilities, with Governor visiting upcoming events.

Maine Plee Bath Snead Toek Directon Prey C. Webber Tines Poema Chirenee Tnesday Mies John Uh Keegan Meneed Watoriste Front Street Im Street Roland T. Smith Frank W. Carlton Tirewrter Teaple Toe

Ramona Council Card Party Winners and Meeting Notice

Ramona council held a card party at Red Men Hill on Front Street. Ladies won first prize a shopping basket by Mex Coxtnin and Tarey Robinson won men's prize a coffee percolator. Thareys Watson won second score prize. Refreshments served. next Ramona Council meeting and parish social announced with Agnes Treis and Minx Ian Sta plon as organizers. Mrs Alexander Wilson hosted a supper bridge for Miss Margaret Daley’s birthday with Miss Florence Lamb among attendees.

Ramona Corneil Red Men's Hill Front Street Mex Coxtnin Tarey Robinson Thareys Watson Ramona Coun CP Oa Parish Agnes Tnreis Ian Staplon Mike Myrtle Simpson Alexander Wilson Viton Margaret Daley Central Matne T Power Co Res Mlomt Mary O'Donnell Miks Marnaret Coonba Mlorence Lamb Prwiswiek Mixx Lew Traser

New England Firemen Muster Set for Bath July 4

The Bath Fourth of July plans include a historic firemen muster with teams from Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island and Massachusetts invited. The event chaired by Senator J Edward Drake precedes Bath's grand pageant and bridge opening drawing over 1000 participants in a two day festival.

New England United States J. Edward Drake New Eoghind Association Vermont New Tampshire Marss Helietin Rhode Island Ma‘ne Pownes Ase Maine Rockland Ruehport Boothbay Arbor Kunswick Westbrook Porthind Lisbon Falls Berwick Topstam Thillowell Boothbay Thomaston Dumorise Dtta Randolph Massachusetts Brockton Caipelle Newbuyport Salem Cambride Somerville Charlestown Braintree Everett Marblehead Newton Weymouth Waltham South Hadley Roxbury Amesbury Worcester Pepperell Malden Wingham Gardiner New Hampshire Portsmouth Nashua Manchhester Rhode Cristal Natick Wantucket Hiverside Central Balls Arlington Kennebec Sagadahoek Bath Daxter Dune Aod

Cox and Pendleton return from world tour

Cox and Pendleton arrived in Death Friday noon aboard the Empress of Australia completing a four month world trip. They were in good health and greeted by friends at the Ridway. The journey included meetings in Honolulu Shanghai Manila and Bath with notable locals and a tour of Morse high school’s loss and the Davenport block site observed from Bath Times coverage.

Wred Cog Wiltey Pendleton New York Bath Honoluli Erik Honolulu William Sand Shanghai China George Stewart Harry Cameron Path Thurs Dunbar Waterville Manile AJ SS. Schwartz Jddie Soelovich Morse High School Davenport Tonch Bath Times

School Boy Injured Cleaning Bricks at Morse High

William Allen Jr a seventh grade pupil from North Grammar School suffered a severe crush injury to his left index finger when a brick tossed by a classmate struck him as he reached for another brick. He was treated by Dr J Motley Puller.

Morse High School William Allen Jr North Grammar School Jim Young Allen William Allen Raymond Court J. Motley Puller

Bath Pastor Preaches Ordination Sermon at Cathedral

Rev. Charles M. Tubbs preached the ordination sermon in St. Luke's Cathedral Em manuel chapel Portland Thursday at 10 oclock. Allan Whatley and William C. Wilkins were ordained deacons by Rt. Rev. Bishop Benjamin Brewster with Rev. Nelson Gildersleeve of Auburn as presenter.

Charles M. Tubbs Emmanuel St. Luke's Cathedral Portland Oelock Allan, Whatley William C. Wilkins Benjamin Brewster Nelson 1 Gildersleeve Auburn Wilkins Whatley Genre Theological Seminary New York City

Temperance Meeting Highlights Post Prohibition Effects

The Womens Christian Temperance Union met Thursday at the Salvation Army hall with Rev HL Skillin of First Baptist Church speaking on temperance gains since federal prohibition. He noted improvements, recalled past drunkenness, and urged continued education, citing politicians, reformers, and missionary work as drivers of change. The session also covered a quilt project by children, room rental for a PTA meeting, and county secretary Allegra Dickford’s note on union reorganization.

Womens’ Christian Temperance Union Salvation Army Hall HL. L. Skillin First Baptist Churen Skillin Belfast Shillin Porthind Maghiad America Mel Potter W. C. Ph. UL Bath Jennie Jack South Mnd Allegra Dickford

Holy Name Whist Party Draws Parishioners to St Marys

The Holy Name Society hosted a whist party at St Marys parish house on Chestnut street. Committee members led by president John M Conley organized the event with festive crepe paper decor. Prizes went to Miss Mars Deehan Mrs Alex Burgess Miss Beatrice Burgess Melvin Guenther Harry Robinson and John M Hayes. Next Friday the Married Womens Sodality will run a card party at the same parish house.

Holy Name Society St. Marys Chestnut Street John M. Conley Joseph McLaughlin Henry Biggins Edmund Arsenault Mayland Guenther Peter Allen Mars Deehan Alex Burgess Beatrice Burgess Melvin Guenther Harry Robinson John M. Hayes John McConley

Greenwich Village Cabaret For Morse High School Benefit

The Greenwich Village Cabaret to aid Morse high school athletic association replace $1,000 in campment lost in a high school fire. Planned for the second or third week in May at the Masonic temple. A strong committee led by R. Clinton McFadden is organizing the event with notable local supporters and Principal Arthur B. Seoty among the organizers.

Greenwich Village Morse High School Athletic Association Masonic Temple Masonic Building Association R. Clinton McFadden John Hivde S. S. Mullin W. 8. Newell Frederick FE Drake Charles H. Cahill Louis Ff. Gannon R. PL McFaudden Roo. McFedden Arthur BL Seoty

Bath 18 shows excellent community progress

Citizens praise Bath for peaceful months and praise City Marshal Walter Whitney and Sheriff Albert Henderson for reduced arrests and liquor absence. Health Officer Cheslter H. Kingsley is commended for high departmental efficiency amid few court cases.

Bath Walter Whitney Albert Henderson Cheslter H. Kingsley

Mrs Frieda Mikels Visits Arlington Between Terms

Miss Frieda Mikels a New Hardy school teacher in Arlington Massachusetts arrived Wednesday to spend a week at home. Miss Esther Mikels will drive to Arlington after her sister Varry A Beals of Gardiner visited family in Bath and Woolwich over Sunday.

Frieda Mikels New Hardy School Arlington Mass Elim Street Esther Mikels Varry A. Beals of Gardiner Bath and Woolwich

Delightful party at West Bath Grange social event of season

A Wear Bath grange hall card party drew 48 tables of whist and a delayed start caused by cars stuck on the road. Floral decor from local greenhouses and dutch styled serving girls set a festive tone. Prizes ranged from bridge sets to leather goods, with a postgame dance and orchestra. The event will add to the grange treasury.

Wear Bath Grange Hall Anni Verkins Ethel Bruce Woo Margaret Elolland Pauline Foze Ruth Reno Amy Trish Maes Dhelma Sylvester Mary Deoham Croh Addie Durington Warx Debe Slaggett Everett G. Lemont William Simpson Harold BK. Freeman Rascoe T Meladden Charles Perry Scott Golder Dean Bonney William Powers Leon Pennell Parry Bowie Harry B. Peterson Trareld Satford Hayden Conant George Burns J. Edward Drake Je. Drinms Edward Haggett

Bath eyed as next WLCU county convention site

The Sagad hoee county convention of the WLC. Th. U. may meet in Bath next. The union shows active work with meetings and a piano tuned at Salvation Army hall. The Children’s society led by Mrs Themius Mac Donald met after school with good attendance. Captain Sweet notes Salvation Army buildings boost membership nationwide.

Salvation Army Bath Captain Sweet

Bath Boy Manages Crescentville Team

William Tanguay a former t boy leads the Crescentville baseball club in Philadelphia pa as he wraps a successful basketball season. Local fans recall him as a versatile athlete in both baseball and basketball as his drive to form a strong fast club continues. Mrs LeRoy Colby hosted the Jene Club with sewing and bridge at Andrews road featuring crab Newberg olives coffee brownies and ice cream.

William Bill’ Tanguay T Boy Crescentville Philadelphia Bill Bath LeRoy Colby Andrews Road Scott Morse Fred Fuller Maurice Haynes John Freewen Louise Smiley William Davis Edward Lee Dorothy Davis Marjorie Smiley Mrs. Smiley Dike Road

Woolwich Ladies' Warm Bureau Meeting Highlights

The Woolwich Ladies' Warm Bureau met at Mrs. Charles Perkins's home Tuesday last. Twenty six members attended with four visitors including Miss Hop tense Welch and Miss Tielen Spaulding of Orono. Spaulding spoke on house furnishings and decorations. A noon luncheon was served. The next meeting is planned for March 14 at Mrs. McIntosh's home in Meri. Several members were appointed to attend a teetine at Topeshiawn eranee hall on May 2 for dress finishings. Easter services were held at Da. Merry with a large crowd. Various local social visits and travels are noted, including guests from Bath and Malden, and moves to Brunswick and Porthuval.

Charles Perkins Hoptense Welch Tielen Spaulding Orono Free Academy Ir. Guesiers Dea Charlotte Puek Malden Marss Wais Charlotte Baek Dry ’S Perry Rufus Sayaee Emma Parnes Bath Phillip Pintherne Boston

Fred S Curtis Dies On His 58th Birthday In Bath

Fred S Curtis well known mortician died suddenly on his 58th birthday in Bath. He collapsed near his office at 105 Center Street while returning after crossing the street. Dr A A Stort medical examiner ruled death from heart trouble. Curtis was a Bath native and longtime resident, a former city councilor and school board member, and active in Central church and local clubs. He is survived by his wife two daughters two sisters two brothers a grandson and an uncle.

Fred S. Curtis Center Street A. A. Stort Curtis Bath Edward B Emmark Curtisane II Bach Tayvears Tivde Windlass Co Morse High School Phewis Central Church Haydn Quartet Acadia Lodge K. of W Lincoln Lodge Te Scpc Leaest Men's Club Fred Curtis Carl Albee Christine C. Curtis Mes. Rea. Proctor Pred TL Brackley Waterville Brechers Lewis TL Harry 3. Curtis Ofos Angeles Calif Curtiss. Albee Charles I. Curtis

Optimism in Bath Board of Trade meeting on air service

A Bath gathering praised air mail prospects for Maine with plans for sea chimes to gather mail from small towns and summer resorts. Speakers included President Sewall of Bath, George Larrabee, and Ernest Wood noting local industry gains, parking plans, and a push to grow Bath’s Board of Trade membership into the hundreds.

Ile Stunner Sewall Bath Ae UT Lyse Johnson Maine Boston Bridgham Ma. Johnson Board of Trade Bos. Noyes Kennebec Mastern Tle Ernest Wood Corner Brook Foundry & Machine Wood

Corliss Street Team Guests at a Supper

The Corliss Street boys basketball team held an annual supper in the vestry with friends and many attendees. A menu featured chicken pie and sides, and Rev Carey offered grace as gifts of Sterling Bible were distributed. Attendees included Rev 2. AL Carey, J Edward McMann, Willian C Perkins, and others. committees were led by Mrs. Pearl Campbell with several assistants.

Corliss Street Ohurch Chesdiy TM. Olmo Kennebec Row Carey Sterling Bible AL Carey J. Edward McMann Willian C. Perkins Leslie Phant Philip Eaton Albert McMann Lloyd Perry Merritt Mitchell John J. Russell Elbridge RR Wright Chesney Print

North Center TCP A forms fund drive for Morse High loss

At Grace church parish house a committee led by Mrs Seth S Mullin was appointed to solicit funds to replace musical instruments lost in the Morse high school fire. The group will cooperate with a South End PoP A committee to raise the money. Mrs M Kenneth Brodie of New York spoke on the world book plan and tea was served by two hosts.

North Center Grace Church Oak Street Seth S. Mullin Arthur Sewall Ralph W. Bragg South End Morse High School M. Kenneth Brodie New York Edward J. Lee James MelLanglhilin

South End PTA Holds Regular Meeting and Sewing Work

A well attended South End PTA meeting at Washington street rooms included sewing quilts and crafting fans for a card party slated for the YMHA gym. Mrs. Carrol A. Deering is named general chair with reservations handled by several members. visitors Louise Crosby and her daughter Mary Louise arrive from Allston, and Sanford Nickerson’s daughter Mae is born weighing seven pounds at Park Street.

South End Plt Washington Street Y. M Carrol A. Deering Ralph ©. Whitehouse N. Gratz Jackson Wellington A. Moore James EK. Lockery Fie Mae Sanford B. Nickerson IS Park Stress

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Ramona Kufe L. B" Abwood L. F. Medicine CO Portand Cox and Pendleton J. Dorman Perkins Doris Evelyn West Bath Tarry Wallace Granite Street H. L. Skillin W.C.T.U Morse High School Athletic Fund West Bath Grange Cosy Grange Hall Ake Bradls Mverent Rice South Windham Chester McMiadian McMadian Dea Alden Jameson Brunswick Marchimesen Parker Small Tits Porthuvl Charles Sheridan Ad Mas.itnakinditowe Rankin Ads Gayey Discovery the Mutual Savings Bank Bath Savings Institution W. OS. Flunter Lewiston-Buick Co George T. Larrabee Larrabee Sewall Ralph WK. Tholl George Quiccksall George J. Larrabee William A .Furber George P. Larrabee Ralph WW. Tall Walter Chase Edward W. Bridgham Quicksall Hunter Lloyd Trecker Genesta Chapter O. FE. S Mabel Merrill Alice Shackford Alice Soule Sarah Amas J Paservase Hartlebb Ethel Sampson Nellie Congdon Annie Deering Ada Deering Grace Sampson Esther Oliver Susan Quick Ehlers Elizabeth Jackson Charlotte Redson Flora Hodgdon Annette Merrill South End P.T.A John Crosby Mary. Louise Allsten Crosby Charles A. Thirriman North Street Jhoracemkclure
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