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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
4
Superintendent C A Snow explains Chapter 173 1921 law reallocates state school funds across elementary and high schools based on per pupil attendance census and teacher positions. He warns citizens that higher attendance lowers town taxes and urges parents to keep children in school, while a planned April 30 concert at Methodist church is postponed due to illness.
This season was Capt H. W. Bauer who reports the condition of the annually bad read very low. Mixsora A. Savage left Wednesday for Watertown Ma to pass two weeks of her sister Mrs A L Scott Spechz.
The Spring term began last Monday with scholars in attendance. Carl Scott of Bath is principal and H. S. Webber acts as assistant. Local news notes a reshingling project, fashion, farming activity, entertainment by Pat Maloney's troupe, visits, business moves, astrology buzz, and property changes along Shingleman's creek.
Central Church enjoyed large Easter services with over 1000 attendees. The morning service filled all floor seats while the vespers crowd filled the galleries.
Governor Baxter submits his primary petition at the secretary of state office. Petitions from at least 54 towns across 16 counties are represented and filed. more than 4.99 petitions received. the Cumberland home county leads with the largest signing bloc, followed by Kennebec.
Benjamin K. Lord aged 46 of 6 Charles street died in Auburn while repairing a closet gas pipe at 103 High street. He was found in a dark closet after removing flooring to insert a plug and asphyxiated beside an open pipe. Medical Examiner ruled accidental death. funeral planned Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at his Bath home. He left a wife, three brothers George S. Lord, John A. Lord, Milan Lord, and two sisters Mrs Goldie Turner and Mrs Igrace Dyer.
At Wesley church the 25 voice Choral Society performed Ira Bishop Wilsons cantata The Resurrection and the Life before about 200 worshippers. Soloists Vera Spencer Mrs Lara Colburn Erlon M Dunlap and others impressed with strong interludes by violinist Otis Card and organist Mrs FE M Dunlap.
Oliver A. Webber of Ern est Edgar Kateon camp leads delegates to the 19th annual encampment of the Department of Main as Cumberland camp hosts. Oscar E. Karlstrom of Chicago guest commander in chief arrives. local officials attend. memorial day plans set.
Woolwich residents prepare for a large Community Day with a summer automobile trade fair and a Red Cross fundraiser. The event includes a children's party, school contests, a flag salute, games, a May pole, refreshments, and a dance with an evening program of plays and songs. Proceeds support health campaigns and school activities.
Beacon baseball club met in the church parlor on Tuesday. Captain Lovejoy requested candidates report for practice at Meadow Way diamom Thursday afternoon. A supper and entertainment are planned with proceeds May 3 in the church vestry to go toward uniforming the team.
The Department of Commerce weighs removing Bureau of Navigation shipping commissioners from civil service to hire top grade staff. President Harding would issue an executive order if adopted. Twelve ship commissioners and 59 deputies across major ports could be affected.
At West Bath the Wesley Sunday School held a meeting where Mrs F H Hall resigned as junior department superintendent and the resignation was accepted. Mrs A G Oliver and Mrs Sitie M Cahill were named to fill the vacancy with Walter Day chairing the decorating committee and Mrs Galen D Watson on the program committee. A teachers training class by Arthur F E Baum preceded the board session.
Memorial services for Captain Chester T. Wallace scheduled near Sunday April 2 at 24 p m, held at the family lot in the northwest section of the new cemetery. Friends and relatives invited.
The first Columbus club ball in Music hall Bath drew 250 guests with 21 whist tables. Prizes went to Mrs Fannie Drinkwater and Fred Clark. consolation prizes to Mrs M A Haraden and J C Burgess. Candy and cake were sold by Mrs George Morse, Mrs Charles Comeau, and Mrs Lewis Avery. Music by George Crockett and associates met with enthusiastic encore. Committee led by Alexander Burgess.
Miss Charlotte Simon of Boston formerly of Vath spoke to Morse high school PP. T. A. members on health of children. She outlined home health rules for pupils and working with school nurses and parents. She distributed literature and answered questions clearly. Simon heads Red Cross work in Maine and brings extensive health knowledge to audiences.
Tuesday night social at Winter Street Church raises funds for a lamp by charging each attendee one cent per inch of waist line. The event features vocal and instrumental music, games, charades, a cracker raid won by Mrs Beatrice Black, and refreshments. Octave Dauphin of Tarbox Street underwent a hospital operation Tuesday morning in satisfactory condition.
A Bath Board of Education tabulation from the State superintendent shows per pupil costs in Maine cities. Major cities range from Auburn 55.25 to Portland 64.56 and Rumford 66.50, Bath at 47.30. high schools list Auburn 76.53, Bangor 85.52, Biddeford 87.99, Lewiston 100.91, Old Town 104.53, Portland 146.66, Rumford 108.42, Westbrook 100.77, with Bath at 59.63.
The Sunday school at Winter Street primary department gathered and sent toys to the City hospital for convalescent children. Donors and hospital officials alike report satisfaction and comfort from the gifts, which benefit ill youngsters during recovery.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a standard blood purifier that prevents bad health and promises stronger appetite and energy. It links purified blood to relief from eczema boils pimples rheumatic pains and catarrh and urges timely use before chronic illness. It also mentions Hood's Pills as a mild laxative.
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