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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

8

Congrega tional Church Adds To Its Enrollment

New Congregational Year Book reports 72,487 new members last year, with a net increase of 13,860 and total membership 928,000. Churches fell 60 to 5,543 in 1927, with 97 discontinued. Brooklyn pastors Cadman and Huget head largest churches. membership gains, salaries, and investments show a shift to planned pensions and corporate-style funding.

Charles E. Burton United States New York Charles Emerson Burton National Council of the Congregational Churches Central Church Brooklyn S. Parkes Cadman D.D Federal Council of the Congregational Churches New England Newington Portsmouth N. H George Bowes Warrenville Church Somerset County N. J

Knox Academy Field Meet Set for Knox Arboretum

The Knox Academy of Arts and Sciences plans its ninth annual state field meet at the Knox Arboretum on Oyster River near Thomaston next Wednesday August 15. A picnic lunch will precede remarks from Judge Frank B. Miller and Hon. Albert J. Kavanaugh with talks on physiology blueberry culture ozone nectar secretion and honey plants by local experts.

Knox Academy of Arts and Sciences Knox Arboretum Oyster River Thomaston Frank B. Miller Rockland Albert J. Kavanaugh

Farm Electrification Demonstration Date Set at Rackley Farm

Central Maine Power Co. and University of Maine Extension Service run a large scale farm electrification trial on three farms. One site owned by Harry Rackley a noted local farmer and farm bureau leader hosts a special demonstration on August 22 inviting all interested parties.

Central Maine Power Co Extension Service University of Maine Harry Rackley Twin County Farm Bureau Sagadahoc Pomona Sagadahoc Agricultural Society

Congressman White Visits Bath Ahead of September Campaign

Congressman Wallace H. Whits Jr visited Bath to consult with Republican leaders about Sagadahoc county campaigning. He toured Lincoln and Knox counties and met party members, expressing confidence in Republican support and crediting the merchant marine bill bearing his name for rising prominence.

Wallace H. Whits, Jr Arthur K. Purington Republican State Committee Sagadahoc Auburn White State Committee Lincoln Knox Congressman White Bath Congress Sagadahoc County

August Weather From Maine Farmers Almanac Summary

August forecast notes fog and mist at month start with clearing Thursday. Rain expected on the 4th and 10th, hot and muggy days on the 7th and 8th, hot and dry spell 13th to 17th, showers late month, and cloudy with rain from the 28th onward. Two full moons cited. days shorten from 14h38m to 13h17m. The month ends on Friday and has no holidays.

Maine Farmers’ Almanac

Wesley Church Ladies Enjoy Picnic at Beach Range Lights

Thirty two Wesley church ladies visited the Beach range lights and were hosted by Capt. Harry L. Nye. He met them at Pinson's wharf and ferried them across the river for a luncheon of sandwiches salads ice cream cake and lemonade in the grove near the lighthouse. The group expressed gratitude for Capt. Nye’s kindnesses.

Wesley Church Harry L. Nye Capt. Nye Pinson’s Wharf

Planting by the acre hints for tree spacing

The notice advises planting trees six feet apart in both directions to ensure nutrition and sunlight. It claims one acre can yield 1,000 to 1,200 trees if space is fully utilized and offers a sou tree planting hint by mail.

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Richmond Fire Destroys Carlton Farm and Other Lightning Damage

A thunderstorm in Richmond destroyed the Carlton farm buildings and residence of Charles Chapman by fire after a lightning strike. A truck and touring car were burned. no other structure damage reported. Local camp meeting dates and numerous regional visits follow in a bustling, name-rich community update.

Fred Carlton Charles Chapman Don Cate Springer Street Walter Pinkham South Street Richmond Lake Cobbesseecontee Emma Young Pine Tree Club Camp Ground Alice Bourne Blilton Mass Eldon Clark Wollaston Mars Harold Philips Maiden C. B. Morrill Clarence Camp Wynoke Ernest Hazel Gardner John Young Gardiner Camp Wichtee Baptist Church Forest Yeaton Springfield Dunham Bath Cumberland County Portland Elizabeth Parker State Treasurer’s Department Augusta Jane Cora Little Melvina Borjesson Alva Drake Lewiston North Adams Rochester Buffalo Miss Henry E. Houdlette Bean Grace Blinn South Dresden Margaret Peabody Minnie Pert Boston River Road George Clark Sherman Mills Ruth Robinson Augusta Trust Co H. E. Houdlette Grace Bean Walter Mariner Woolwich Dresden Margaret Mary Barbara Teede Randolph Samuel Blake County Road Eric Grant Paul Stilphen Cecil Hatfield Pittston A. L. Stilphen Haying Arthur Maxwell Farmington Minnesota Lynn Pete Hynes Marshall Dunn W. H. Johnson James Carr George Coughlin Edward Coughlin Charles Pushard Myron Heenie Old Orchard Durands Independents Richmond Shoe Company Oscar Bailey Dresden Mills William Ward Durham Ivan Ward Livermore Falls Frank Paine George Leavitt Zoe Tyler Katherine Harriette Sedgley Frank Preble Maine Harold Tutty Effie McCormick Milton Carlton Ring Marion Blair Russell Ring Fred Stilphen Medrick N. H Trott Ora Yeaton D. A. Pinkham Alberta George McMaster Ethel Foster Clara , Thompson Laura Grondin Ches

East Bowdoin Notes and Local Happenings

The East Bowdoin Ladies aid meets at Mrs Addie Williams home. Mrs M E Smith returns from Yarmouth. Orie Woods visits from bankers' school in Portland. Ernest Sylvester visits Babb home. Mark Shibles of Richmond Baptist preached at East Bowdoin chapel. Rev J A Pauquett attends service after illness. Haying hampered by damp weather. L C Starbird injured when his car left the road in Bowdoinham. he is unharmed but car damaged.

East Bowdoin J. A. Pauquett West Bowdoin East Bowdoin Chapel L. C. Starbird Bowdeinham Richmond

Senator and Mrs Edge Sail for Europe

Senator Walter E Edge and his wife left New York aboard the Leviathan for a prolonged European trip. They will visit Berlin and Paris on diplomatic business and will be abroad for several weeks. Mrs Edge had previously returned to Ventnor New Jersey after a month with her mother at Small Point.

Edge Europe Walter E. Edge Ventnor N. J Harold M. Sewall Small Point Senator Edge New York Senator

Markdown Sale Offers Bargains on Suits and Shirts

Local retailer advertises markdowns on suits from 5.00 to 24.50 and shirts, athletic underwear, khaki pants, and boys wear. Lines promise a full line of high grade student misfit suits from 5.00 and up, and urge customers to come in for price savings and selections.

SUIS Ere Ciee Cocci

Georgetown society notes fill pages with summer visits

Mrs Arthur 8 Rowe of Springfield hosts bridge for Miss Alice Arnold of Britain Conn. Many locals and visitors travel between Boothbay Robinhood Kennebec Point and Seguinland for gatherings. The season includes field day Bay Point dances and church services with social calls at Center Edgecomb and nearby cottages.

Arthur Louis J. Sajous Juanita Howell Rose Piliero New York Roy Campbell Robinhood Sajous Bay Point Harry L. Horne Hazel Louise Treat Germantown Louise ‘Treat William A. Todd Roy Newman Walter Cummings Dorothy Oliver Howard Trafton Moulton Blanche Albers West Georgetown Frank Heald Elsie Dunton Winchester Mass Inlaw Five Islands Kennebec Point Carroll Powers Annie M. Jones Eugene B. Smith Framingham Martha McFadden Sewell P. Oliver W. A. Todd Louise Howard Brooklyn N. Y Annie L. Read Edith Treat Haze Anne M. Jones J. Stanton Oliver Malden Herbert L. Spinney Bath Arthur S. Rowe Rowe Theodora Goodard Reyder Sydney Dalyrmple Brookline Lester Powers Walter Powers Dorothy Stuart Stella Bessie Powers Castine Perry Beals Kenneth Dunlop Flora Campbell Woolwich Scott Curtis Salem Mass Ernest Curtis Wendell ,Wodd Frank Curtis Salem Cora Small A. A. Lauriat Medford Alfred Lee Lexington Leon Oliver Oliver Newburyport A. A. Stott Sarah Addie Melrose Highlands R. P. Todd John Link Eleanor Carroll Schreiber First Baptist Church Rev. Hovey Rev. Smith Edgecomb

Seguinland Notes Highlight Guests At Local Hotel

Recent dinner guests at the Seguinland hotel include Mr and Mrs George H Thomas and Allen T Thomas of Chicago Arthur A Thomas of New Portland Mrs E C Glynn and Mrs E W Kimball of Lexington overnight. Glynn's children are at Camp Sagadahoc Kennebec Point. Other guests include George H Johnson Boston and F W Humphreys.

Eugene J. McElroy Mabel Brown JL. Brown Providence R. I Clarence White New York City Lachaise Marston Hartley Seguinland Hotel George H. Thomas Allen T. Thomas Chicago, Ill Arthur A. Thomas New Portland E. C. Glynn E. W. Kimball Lexington Mass The Seguinland

Camp Overlook Camp Notes Highlight Moonlight Sail and Trips

Overlook campers enjoyed a moonlight sail in Forrest Hanna's boat with Aunt Perry allowing a half hour extension. Evelyn Kelley and Geraldine Stott earned July honor badges for top all around camper qualities. Thursday featured an annual Boothbay Harbor trip with souvenir shopping. Proceeds from a play “Miss Oliver's Dollars” planned for August 14 benefit the Baptist church. Dr Edith Walker and son Arnold visited from the Portland Sanatorium. Mrs F W Thatcher and her daughter Mary were at camp.

Overlook Forrest Hanna Aunt Perry Evelyn Kelley Geraldine Stott Boothbay Harbor Mary Goodwin Lowell Mass Doris Louis G. Brown Asaph Gardner Miss Oliver Baptist Church Edith Walker Arnold Portland Sanatorium Walker Bowen F. W. Thatcher Medford

Miss America Lois Delander Tours Maine in 1920s Visit

Miss America Lois Delander of Joliet Illinois visits Bangor Augusta Fort Fairfield Skowhegan Franklin Roads Ellsworth Brownville as part of a Maine tour. Her manager Stanley H Willis and her mother accompany her. Beau ties chosen to represent Maine at Chicago Pageant of Beauty. Willis is connected with Metropolitan Booking in Boston and Paul Whitman's jazz tours.

Lois Delander Joliet Atlantic City Stanley H. Willis Fannie Thurlow Highland Street Willis New England Ellsworth Brownville Maine Paul Whitman Clara Kimball Young Portland Metropolitan Boston

Roland Smith Post Sees Busy Winter Season Ahead

Roland Smith post of the American Legion expects a busy winter with many activities under consideration. To cover debt from the White estate purchase and trading several benefit events are planned. The new home draws many visitors including Albert Belliveau who lauded it as one of the best Legion Homes in New England. Furnishings for the club room, donated by Mrs Frances Lane, will begin next week with rugs, chairs, and smoking stands planned.

Roland Smith Post American Legion Albert Belliveau Rumford 2Nd New England Frances Lane

Funeral services for Sydney J Meeker at Prouts Neck

The funeral for Sydney J Meeker retired shipbuilder who died Saturday after a brief illness was held Tuesday at 11 at his home 590 Washington street. Admiral Charles F Hughes U S N chief of naval operations and John Bradlee of Montclair N J attended among others. Rev David L Wilson officiated with pallbearers William D Sewall J Edward Hughes J Houghton McLellan Henry A Magoun Dr Byron F Barker and Maj William R Kimball. Burial followed in the Houghton family lot at Maple Grove.

Sydney J. Meeker Prout’s Neck Washington Street Charles F. Hughes U. S.N Naval Operations Meeker John Bradlee Montclair N. J David L. Wilson Central Church Mr. Meeker William D. Sewall J. Edward Hughes J. Houghton McLellan Henry A. Magoun Byron F. Barker Maj William R. Kimball Houghton Maple Grove

Five Islands summer notices and grange plans

Reverend Ernest Smith of Boston preached to a large rainy crowd at the church on Sunday evening. August events include patriotic lecture Can America Endure and the annual grange fair on Aug 23. Numerous families occupy cottages at Sterling, Edgar Rowe, Moulton, Pleasant Villa, Pollyanna Lodge and other homes, with many visitors from Dorchester, Taunton, Roslindale, Medford, Belmont and beyond.

Ernest Smith Boston Smith America Frank Doland Cambridge Sterling Cottage Lemaine Taunton Mass Edgar Rowe Milligan Roslindale Pleasant Villa Ropert Coombs Natick Moulton Grange Grange Hall William Gage Helen Gage Augusta G. H. Smith Dorchester Blenn George Yeo Ted Winchester Pittsfield Elizabeth Carey Inchigeela Chester Pinkham Portland Ellsworth Pinkham Frank Blake Donald Somerville Walter Moore Hallowell Nettie Snowman Merton Davis C. C. Davis Leon Williams William Patten Chicago Malden Island M. F. Butts George Popham Boothbay Harbor Glenn Gould Junior St. Petersburg Fla Knowlton I. M. Crowell Ruth Crowell Malden H. G. Copeland Janice Copeland Richard Copeland George Dudley Harry Moulton Bath Harry Miller Melrose Melba Thelma Davis Annie Donnell Charles Nocton E. C. Higgins West Medford Arlene Adams Oak

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Congregational Church Almanac Ter Donald Foster E. E. Crosby R. L E. A Walter M. Clark Daniel Clark Sumer Henry Hawkins Belmont John Hurley Pauline O'Neil Ida L. Hosmer Waldoboro Mary Reed William Champney Leo McKenney Main Georgia Wakefield Roscoe Given Cobbesseecontee Lake Katherine Soule Inza Gardner Marjorie Bond Lawrence Oddy Alice Oddy York Willie Shusmith Harold Chester Drinkwine Wayne William Farrell Malcolm Emiline Nigard Densmore New England Telephone Co Barbara Mary Teeke Mont Clair Annie Grant H. L. Stil Bowdoin J. L. Bruce William Bruce, Jr Frederickton N. B Charles Keucher Elizabeth Bar Harbor Markdown Sale Max Kutz Elm Street Georgetown Miss America Roland Smith Funeral Services OF Sydney J. Meeker Robert Footer John Footer Robert Earl Cahoon Leo Venus Arthur Easley D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me
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