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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1928
Page
2
The piece contends the Bath pageant will boost tourism and commerce, drawing thousands of visitors and prompting civic effort. It notes Maine connections, local bands, and industrial growth, with calls for community support and careful planning to maximize the event’s benefits.
A clean campaign outlines Col Gardiner as the favored Republican gubernatorial choice in Maine. Voters are urged to back a simple, likable candidate with strong army ties and farm roots who emphasizes staying close to people and avoiding sensationalism.
Hundreds attended the Sunday funeral for Fred S. Curtis the renowned mortician who collapsed outside his Center Street office. Central church officiants led services with Knight Templar ritual by Dunlap commandery leaders and bearers from the same order.
The funeral for Mrs Mary KE Dean widow of William Dean was held Sunday afternoon on Dean and Pearl streets with Rev. Weston P Holman of Beacon Street officiating. Bearers were Milton HU Douglas William J Crafe Ernest T Fulton and John E Conley. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Letter from Baiter of The Independent criticizes Maine highway conditions after tours in 25 states. He argues that Maine roads compare favorably with other places despite local complaints and urges constructive criticism to spur improvements by the highway department and state officials.
The Missionary Society of the Pires Last cloreh convened for an afternoon session on Wednesday. Mrs. Th 2. Shilling led the thankful remarks with committee helpers: Mrs. Mae Clonetard, Mrs. Elsie Crosby, Miss Mabel Jake, Mrs. Bhwnehard and Mrs. Crosby. The program featured prayer, scripture reading, solos, cornet pieces, and readings, with two silver services on display and a well set table. After the program, mite boxes were opened and proceeds noted as saved since the opening of the hoaxes.
The Married Ladies Sodality of St Marys church held a successful card party at Clifford hall on Friday evening with over 20 tables of straight whist. Prizes across categories went to Miss Matilda Galllot, Miss Long Gander, Miss Beatrice Burgess, Phirey Robinson, Will Curran, John Chaney, Miss August Cassidy, and Rev. Parris among others.
The 32nd Maine Music Festival at the Auditorium Punger features soprano Miss Mary Lewis of the Metropolitan Opera and tenor Allen McQuhue with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra under Nikolai Sokoloff. Also highlighted is the Morse game crowd in Auburn with Edward Little alumni among attendees.
President Quicksall names standing committees for the Bath Trade year. Members span Executive with George Laren hee Ralph I. Tall Arthur Lew a Hon Rupert A. Baxter and others. Parking and Aviation port join as designated groups with city officials named in the roster.
The Loyal Temperance Legion groups met Friday at Mrs Arthee We mind home on Dutimer Street and at Mrs Thomas McDonield on Oak Street. Children officers led the pledge against alcohol tobacco and profanity as part of their program. A third group led by Mrs Irving Varney on Teefant Street with Mrs Edward St Martin at Washington Street also meets weekly.
Sagadahoe registry of deeds reports nearly half of recent real estate transfers occur in Bath. Listed are transfers involving McClure Crosby Sims Jordan Chandler and many others across Bath and surrounding towns including Bowdoinham Freemont Phippsburg Richmond Richmond and Woolwich.
Mary E Dean aged 82 widow of William Dean of Bath died Friday morning after about three months illness. Born in Eastport to John and Sarah Capen she lived in Bath and West Bath with her daughter Mrs Lincoln Williams. Survived by daughter, one brother Dr Capen of Eastport, and sister Mrs George Tusse of Somerville Mass. Member of Beac om street Methodist and West Bath Red Cross.
The body of George F. Williams, last Kennebec Naval Veterans member and Sedgwick post survivor, was laid to rest in the Oak Grove family lot after services in Bath. Past Commanders William Wakefield and Warry Warner of the Hyde camp led the flag ceremony as Rev. Weston T. Norman officiated at the Beacon Street Methodist church.
Miss Frieda Mikels arrives in Bath with Dr and Mrs Robert Kelley of Charlestown Massachusetts Navy Yard for a few days at Miss Mikels' Elm Street home.
The Winter Street church chapel hosted an operetta The Ministers Wife Comes Back by the auxiliary drawing a full house. Cast members including Mrs Maxwell Powers Miss Ruth Skillings and Albert Austin delivered strong performances with musical numbers and period gowns enhancing the show.
Excavation for the new city hall started Friday morning with 10 men and four trucks under supervisor Frank W. Churchhill. More workers and trucks are expected Saturday as area clearance limits progress. The basement will be 10 feet deep and city engineer Stephen Litefield checked grades and lines on site.
Engineers work on the Woolwich end of the bridge plan a concrete roadway surface from near the ticket office for several hundred feet eastward to raise the grade and improve access to the administration building. Rev. George B. Wolstenholme of People's church spoke at Eastland hotel on Ladies Night, addressing over 800 attendees, with Rt. Wor. George T. Minott also speaking.
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Morse High School opened the Bath baseball season with a 9 to 7 win over a St Marys color squad at Kelley Field. G Comeau pitched well and Henderson earned the win as Morse erased a big early lead with a decisive seventh inning. Oliver led hitters with three hits and Gaudet made a remarkable one hand catch.
The Nequasset branch of the Woolwich Farm Bureau held an all day session hosted by Mrs. Charles R. Farnham at 935 Middle Street. Miss Hortense Welch demonstrated pattern finishing. Lunch featured stuffed cold shoulder, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, gelatine, whipped cream, and coffee.
The W C T U heard Frances Lane discuss the Portland Animal Rescue League and its work saving stray pets. Health topics followed as Kingsley’s rabies paper was read, noting dog and animal cases and quarantine measures.
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