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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

5

Bathman united in marriage to Portsmouth girl

Miss Margaret Chamberlain Green of Portsmouth N H wed Frederick Hamilton Magoun of Boston formerly of Bath in a double ring ceremony at South Church Unitarian Portsmouth. Attendants wore moire gowns. reception followed at the Green home over 300 years old. The couple will reside in Melvin Vealvan Massachusetts.

Margaret Chamberlain Green Portsmouth N. H Frederick Hamilton Magoun Boston Bath South Church Unitarian William Laford Jones New England Mary Whittier Helen. Green Lowell Sherman Rossiter Worcester Mass Virginia Lowell Janet . Green John Scudder Boyd John Boyd Haddonfield N. J Henry A. Magoun Green Street Frederick Sprague Paul K. Niven Belmont M. Langdon Hill Portland Henry L. Green, Jr Henry L. Green Livermore Street Worcester Polytechnic Institute Florida Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity General Electric Co Magoun Cotter Read Vealvan Onry A.magoun Harry L. Day Usila Magoun Frank H. Nichol Epden J. Marston Carl C. Andersen Paul Kf, Niven Hudsonfield Langdon Hill Lawresce Hinckley Foston

North End houses get extensive improvements by People's Investment

The People's Investment Association begins a large renovation of its North End brick houses built during wartime. As sales proceed, the grounds and interiors will be upgraded with carpenters and painters kept busy until completion. The project aims to enhance the development with modern amenities and attract more tenants, with over half already occupied. Mr and Mrs Ralph G Stetson and son Ralph Jr return to Brighton after weekend with Mr Stetson's parents in Somerville.

The People’s Investment Association North End

Rotary Boys Week Opens May 6 In Bath District

Bath Rotary Club and 1500 clubs nationwide launch Boys Week from May 6 to May 12 with sermons for mothers and sons, school activities, lunches for seniors, plant tours, films, and a municipal quiz contest awarding gold prizes. The Bath event centers on a 25-question civic history test for all high school boys, judged by N Gratz Jackson, with winners announced May 10 at the Opera House and a closing program.

Bath Rotary Club Rotary Roland Smith Post, A. L Bath Club Arthur B. Scott Ralph W. Bragg N. Gratz Jackson Edward W. Bridgham Chester Arat Albert Henderson A. J Bath Opera House Bath City American Legion Bath Iron Works Bath Public Library Center Street Morse High School Kelly Fund City Hall Maine Rotary Club Henry W. Owen

Sugar Beets Boosted by Phosphate Application

Sugar beets in western states respond to phosphorus, the limiting element in production on most soils. Applying enough superphosphate to supply about 80 pounds of phosphoric acid per acre can raise yields by as much as seven tons per acre.

Mollie Carran Returns to Campaign Platform Position

Mollie Carran, noted veteran advocate, took a platform seat after a long journey, traveling a thousand miles to be present. The event highlighted her ongoing engagement with local political affairs and her role in upcoming community programs.

Mollie Carran Hoover

Flagship Alfred First Of Fleet

The Alfred served as the first flagship of the American Continental fleet after being bought by Congress. Originally the Black Pirate, built in 1766 in England, she carried sixteen guns and was converted into a light frigate under John Paul Jones. The vessel saw key actions, including Hopkins’ raid on Bahama forts and the capture of several prizes, before later serving under Jones and aiding the Continental Army in the pursuit of independence.

Alfred Congress St. Cumberlandshire England North Atlantic Philadelphia East Indies John Paul Jones Maxine Committee Jones Marine Committee Saltonstall John Hancock Independence Hall Reek Hopkins Abaco Bahama Islands New Providence Hopkins Wasp Providence Long Island Sound Hawk Glasgow Cabot Newport Harbor Commodore Hopkins Naval Service

Helping Children Succeed in School

Parent teacher associations study Garry Cleveland Myers guidance on boosting student effort and morale. Avoid harsh comparisons, reward progress not absolute grades, and tailor support to each child. Recognize slow learners and involve psychologists for diagnosis, while steering clear of gossip about teachers or schools.

Garry Cleveland Myers Division of Cleveland College Western Reserve University Bureau of Education Department of the Interior Abe Lincoln Socrates Jeremiah St. Paul Goril Plains

To Close an Estate at House of Seven Rooms

Property listing describing a house with seven rooms, two furnished attics and bath, a large attached barn, a big garden, fruit trees, and extra land suitable for house lots. Includes details suggesting estate sale or transfer.

McCabe Appeals Election Case Over Ward One Seat

Alderman Chester H. McCabe appeals a Bath Maine alderman election ruling that Samuel Povich won Ward One. The April 11 hearing before Justice Pattangall reviewed 423 ballots with 29 disputed, 15 defective, and final tallies showing Povich ahead by 3 after adjustments.

Chester H. McCabe Ward One John J. Keegan William R. Pattangall McCabe Samuel Povich Povich Edward W. Bridgham Judge Keegan Justice Pattangall Kennebec Justice Erred City of Bath

Mission Weeks Begin at St Marys Church

St Marys church hosts a two week mission led by Redemptorist Fathers from Roxbury Mass Rev Fr Paul Dugal and Rev Fr Augustine Aylward officiating The mission runs for women this week and opens for men next week with daily masses at six and eight and services at 7 15 Non Catholics are invited to attend The Roxbury mission aims to deepen local parish understanding and follow a successful prior mission by St Marys organizers

St. Mary’s Church Mission Church of Roxbury Mass Paul Dugal Augustine Aylward Mr. Maney Roxbury Church

Central League Rummage Sale At Parish House

The Central League of the League of Central church held a rummage sale Tuesday afternoon at the parish house clearing 57.50 for the league treasury. Mrs. Benjamin Savage chaired the committee and Miss Annie Cox Mrs. George W. Dean and Mrs. Clyde Feero were hostesses at the Monday night meeting. Plans were discussed for the May closing supper. The league bought new dishes and will add closets to the parish house equipment. The last regular meeting is next week with final reports at the supper. Seventy people attended and ice cream and cake were served.

League of Central Church League Benjamin Savage Annie Cox George W. Dean Clyde Feero

Unique hydro boat glides the waters of Merrymeeting Bay

Frank T. Simpson a 20 year old from East Brunswick builds a novel hydro boat part boat part airplane. His 18 to 20 horsepower motor powers a pontooned flat bottom craft with two cockpits and a rear control line. The craft steers by foot pedals and a hand throttle, while wind shields protect riders as locals watch the maiden run on a Maine cove.

Androscoggin River Merrymeeting Bay Redskin Frank T. Simpson Herbert L. Simpson East Brunswick Young Simpson Ing

New England Tel and Tel plans Bath to Bangor expansions

At its regular meeting the executive committee authorized 104013 dollars for extra toll circuits and equipment between Bath and Bangor to handle growing business. Four crews have worked on the Bath to Wiscasset carrier system since November, enabling six conversations on one wire pair. An additional 11869 dollars funds extending the aerial toll cable from Woolwich to the Kennebec river cable at Bath near Nequasset, now nearing completion.

New England Tel. & Tel. Co Bath Banger Wiscasset Woolwich Kennebec River Nequasset

Vanda Delivered to Agents of Owner in Boston

The steel Diesel propelled net yacht Vanda, Bath Iron Works first post reorganization contract, was handed to Ernest B. Dane’s agents in Boston on Monday by William S. Newell. Dane is abroad until mid May, with attorney and secretary present, while Henry J. Gielow Inc. president Donald also attended. The owners’ representatives and Captain H. A. D. Cameron praised the yacht, noting it will enhance the Bath Iron Works fleet and Dane’s yacht club status.

Bath Iron Works Ernest B. Dane Brookline Boston Williams Newell Dane Joseph A. A. Donald Henry J. Gielow, Inc

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Bathman Frederick H. Magoun Margaret C. Green Ralph G. Stetson Ralph Jr Brighton Arthur Allen Mon Dew P.T.A Fred W. Barron McAbe ST. Mary’s Central League Simpson Farm Bangor Aest Ih. M Jeffery Ferdico Stanzall
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