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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1927

Page

3

Wiscasset News Briefs Highlight Charity Tea and Local Happenings

A briden tea at the Minses Varney home on Washington Street raised $7 for a new Lincoln Plaine home for the aged. Upcoming tea at the Blinn house on Main Street planned by Mrs. T. L. Dodge. Local notices include fishing oddities, water work, tabernacle sermons, family visits, and community events across Wiscasset with many residents named. Charles C. Emmerson, Wiscasset correspondent, recovering from a congestive chill and expects to return to duties.

Minses Varney Washington Street Lincoln Plaine Wisensset Blinn House Main Street TL Dodge Morgan Raymond Hartford Ralph Stickney Rockhind Wy B. Merry Fred Albee Federal Street B.S. Thompson Union Street Pat Ther Flelden Fred Greenleaf Melrose Mass Plora A. Lowell Wilbur Lowell Menvie Chapman Presno Cal N.C. Garland Charles B. Emerson Walter Leavitt Ruth Farmington Falls Leavitt Gertrude Burnham Berle New York A. G. Merrill Marjorie Virginia W. F. Merrill Bryantville Lennox Southard Mary Elinor Southard Hooper Street Phia Greenwood Harriman Providence I. C. Greenwood Bauer Small Farmington Lester C. Greenwood Dorothy Barbara Greenwood Chester Greenwood Charles C. Eimerson Independent Wiscasset

Courts Praised for Integrity After Controversial Case

WM. T. TALE lauds the courts and judiciary for integrity after a prolonged case involving radicals and draft evaders. He contends wealth cannot sway justice, praises the Constitution, and notes Maine Referendum and Initiative as part of democratic protections.

Kbchter Nathaniel Nazareth St. John Maine WM. T. Tale

Governor Brewster argues for direct primary in Maine politics

Gov Ralph O Brewster spoke at the Dexter grange about direct primary principles. He contrasted convention and direct election, noting Republican plurality gains under the primary and suggesting Democrats consider adopting the system. He cited historical party performance and urged Democrats to choose primary selection. Mrs Helen Shaughnessey hosted a bridge and tea at 1083 Washington while Superintendent Clinton D Wilson attends a Castine conference.

Grange Dexter Ralph O. Brewster Democratic Party Maine Helen Shaughnessey Washington Street Popham Beach

Notice of Tax Collector at Sagadahoc Ferry Event

Notice states G Bailey as collector of taxes will be at Sagadahoc Ferry Saturday August 27 1927. Also includes sale ads for Brownie film packs ready to wear spectacles and clothing store details plus a Lost Holstein heifer last seen in West Bath with contact E B Pu rington West Bath Tel 275-43.

Max Katz Reg. Sie B.V.D Elm St Bath Sagadahoc Ferry West Bath E. B. Purington Tel

West Bath Celebrates 94th Birthday Of Local Resident

Joseph White, a respected West Bath citizen, marked his 94th birthday at his home with family and many greeting cards. The article details visits and social life around him including relatives from Bath and nearby towns, and mentions neighbors and guests who shared the celebration.

Joseph White Town

Committees named for Bath hospital Loyalty Fund drive

The Bath City hospital Loyalty Fund announces initial committees for a $20,000 drive. Rodney E. Ross selected the Executive Advisory Publicity and Women’s Executive groups, with names across many local figures. Michael Stevens of Rockland is in hospital after a motorcycle collision at Simpson's corner. State Police investigate.

Bath City Hospital Rodney E. Ross Ross Michael Stevens Rockland Pennsylvania Simpson's Corner West Bath Harry L. Thompson

Woolwich Notes Mixed Social Events and Visitors

Miss Mildred Howe’s mis cellaneous shower at her father Nathaniel Howe’s home. Marriage to Miles Hagan of Bath planned for October. Community field day at Lil crest Range Montsweag with outdoor sports, refreshments, and a movie program. Community sing at Lebanon hall Sunday evening. Wilbur Howe on vacation from Esmond. Local residents and visitors travel to Portland Bath and Brunswick for dinners and visits. John Carter returns from Bates Summer school. several families move or host guests across Woolwich.

Joseph White West Bath White Mr. White Joseph W. Larrabee Hallowell Rogers Llewellyn Rogers New York Denver Col Lambda Thi Alpha University of Maine Roger ix Rogers Orono James B. Lemont New Meadows Inn Hiram Stevens Bath Edward Marston Alton Malden Mass Lewis Eisenzower H. A. Owen Melville Smith Elmer Hodgkins Ellen Hodgkins Noyes Sabine Neiley Fidelity Trust Company Boston Ray Cummings Mary Lawrence Lemont Arrowsie Frank Jaques Bowdoinham Willard J. Bouney Winthrop Ernest . Williams Campbells’ Pond Earl S. Thompson New York City George Thompson Trardings Dorothy Bucklin Morseligh School King’s Point New Meadows Dorothy Hayward Brunswick Stacy Robbins Larrabee’s Grove Almena Jaques Bowdeinham Harold ‘Thompson George E. Thompson Lordings Harry Emerson Lewiston Martin Cottage Charles Lemont Olney C. Perry Alvia Reid Union Street Court J. B. Mayo William J. Burke William, Jr Edward Medford Larrabee's Grove Portland Burke U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co Maine J. Everett Mayon Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Stanley Johnson Middle Street Hirse Augusta Sass Wilfred Cowhig Trufant John DL. Purington Jennie Larrabee Lowell W. T. Larrabee Frank Dunton Howard Anderson Henry Brown W. HL Larrabee John 4. C. Larrabee Rangeley Lakes J. M. Lemont Everett Lemont Clayton Everett N. A. Owen Sabino E. B. Noyes Noyes Cottage W. B. Luxford Arlington Fred Kittridge Thelma Kittridge Will Kittridge Lemont Cottage Iva Hagan Rexford Clark Maas Fred Duren Patricia Richmond Samuel F. Bates Lewis Kissenzener Mrs. Nichols Peabody Mildred Howe Miles Hagan Bath—Community Nathaniel Howe Lilcrest Range Montsweag John Garrity Lebanon Hall Wilbur Howe Esmond R. 1 Canada F. W. Carlton Leon Kelley Carlton John Reed F. J. Walker Maxine Walker Eugene Bartlett Delia Card Gladys Swift Gardiner Fred Hathorne Everett Larrabee Inez Augusta Edward Crocker Days Ferry Frank Purington Horace Wade Cloverdale Wiscasset Samuel Moore Fred Hanson Orr's Island Rufus Savage Carrie Yarmouth Samuel Moore Were Sunday Guests of Mrs. Moore's Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wall Dresden Fred Powers Dorchester Warren Trott Nequasset John Carter Bates Summer School Frank Presley Brown House A. B. Wardwell Barry Edward McEachern John Gilmore Harold Winfield Wright Thomas Point Townsend Jones Mabel Day Long Island DP. Hall White Mountains Mohawk Trail Woolwich Bates College Mary Richardson West Somerville Harvey VL. Hathorne Sagadahoc Ferry

Maine A A to aid Three Quarter Century Club members

Maine Automobile Association volunteers under a committee led by Werley Ripley plan home to Portland transport for Maine Three Quarter Century Club members aged 60 and older attending the August 31 meeting. If five or more autos travel from a point to Portland, Chief Field will provide a mounted escort for safe arrival and return.

Maine A. A Maine Automobile Association Werley Ripley SouthPalis Maine

New Street Signs Placed In Position In City Center

Ornamental street signs in white on green are being installed in Bath. Harold L. Troop manufactured the sheet iron signs under Aldermen Covel and Thurlow with 200 set at $2 each this year. About 600 are needed citywide. The project originates from a July order by Councilman McPherson Ward 7, with finance committee backing one third of the total.

Harold L. Troop Covel and Thurlow McPherson Ward 7 Finance Committee

Met Life Manager Bishop Transferred to Portland

Leonard L. Bishop longtime Bath Metropolitan Life local manager is transferred to the Portland office to take a general agency post. In Bath he raised the district to third in New England and expanded staff from nine to twelve. A 2nd degree Mason and Bath Rotary member, he will move to Portland in the near future.

Leonard L. Bishop Oakstreet Bath Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Portland Bishop New England Lishop Shaw's Business College Maine Central Railroad Metropolitan Life Insurance Lewiston Augusta Bath Rotary Club

Colonial Club Field Day Plans At Sebasco

More than 100 Colonial Club members will attend the annual clambake at Sebasco next Saturday. The program features golf, horse shoe pitching, a new shoe race, a baseball game, tug of war and tennis with prizes for each event. Rufe Lombard will prepare the bake and members may invite out of town guests.

Colonial Club Sebasco Rufe Lombard

Hodgkins Promoted to Fine Position

Elwood L B Hodgkins is appointed district manager of the Portland district succeeding Charles F E Story who retired after 80 years of service. Hodgkins has held roles from Bath contract agent to Lewiston district foreman and Worthind supervisor in the mortality study, with a recent posting as Lewiston manager.

Elwood LB. Hodgkins Bath Portland Charles FE. Story Hodgkins Lewiston Worthind Joseph W. Cassidy Central Division

Lewiston Taxi Driver Guilty of Reckless Driving

Joshua W. Farnham of Lewiston was found guilty of reckless driving after a taxi accident near Pejepscot that injured one person. He was acquitted of driving under the influence, and paid a total fine of 70.85 dollars including court costs. The incident occurred while speeding to New Meadows with a passenger, causing the taxi to overturn on a bad curve.

Joshua W. Farnham Lewiston Keegan Harry Thompson Farnham New Meadows Pejepscot

Cattle Test Quarantine Expands to Knox Lincoln Sagadahoc

Herbert H. Tucker of the State Department of Agriculture issues orders placing Knox Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties under quarantine for a cattle test. Waldo county already under quarantine and testing in Washington and Franklin counties has been added to the modified credited area. Tests in the new counties begin next Monday and completion is expected in about a month.

Herbert H. Tucker Division of Animal Industry State Department of Agriculture Knox Lincoln Sagadahoc Waldo Washington Franklin

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