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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1927

Page

8

Evening Workers Annual Sale and Card Party

Evening Workers at the community house held their annual sale and card party on a Tuesday afternoon. Eight card tables were in use with prizes awarded to Mrs. Abram C. Oliver and Mrs. Pred J. Parks. Proceeds benefited the organization’s treasury amid illness keeping Mrs. Benloh McIntire at home. Future events include a Woman's auxiliary meeting and the December community party committee selection, with social rounds and local residents noted.

Abram CC Oliver Pred J. Parks Benloh McIntire Sirs Harry Cy Williams Doris Morse Doris Moir Houston Miss Morse Winfeld W. Morse Gorham Normal School Squaw Club Winfield W. Morse Alle Donots Robert DP. Manson Sherman J. Morse Parker O. Rogers Richard Morse Beulah Melouve John G. Morse Zina DB. Tut Winneyance Rayo Oliver Mie Deering Path Thippsburg Prueworthy New Hampshire Reeubie Prises Chavies R B Parpham O Marion Morse Peinos Bee Harry Cl Webber Charles V. Hewitt, Jr Wittery Phursdayight Ahmon Ro Pevrs Nine Yard Percy Morse Withery Navy Yard Norther Maine Morse Saw Mill

Noted changes in Church League season opening

Notes outline team captains for the upcoming Church League with Seneca favored to defend the crown. Gus Meister leads North End while Cornelius Brewster heads Corliss and Bricky McMann runs South End. Lost players include David Black and Carl Oliver from Winter and long-standing members from Universalist and Central squads.

Seneca Gus Meister North End Cornelius Brewster Corliss Bricky McMann South End

Bowlers Meet Friday Evening to Form Winter League

Bowling enthusiasts plan a Friday evening meeting at Park alleys to organize a Winter league. Morris Reynolds teams challenges Elmer Dow’s squad to a midweek match on Wednesday night December 7 at the same venue.

Morris Reynolds Elmer Dow

Thanksgiving Guests Scatter Across Woolwich and Nearby Towns

Numerous residents and visitors from Woolwich, Bath, Dresden, Richmond, Augusta, and Rockland spent Thanksgiving with relatives or at local homes. Names include Mrs. Samuel Moore, Mrs. Tsaae Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Bhen Dana, William Weight, the Wrights, Alfred Perkins, Miss Lillian Leeman, Miss Laura Parnham, Miss Marjorie Trott, Vern Dexter, Miss Marjorie Jones, the Trotts, the Stinsons, and several McIntosh family members among others. Several trips to Portland, Bath City Hospital updates, and local talent shifts noted.

Samuel Moore Tsaae Wall Whrton Hodgkins Dane Augusta Bhen Dana William Weight Dporthind Gladys Wesley Wright Alfred Perkins Dresdenix Milton Carlton Lillian Leeman Bath Charles Alexander Richmond Mra Rachel Gilmore Jamnes McRarhind Laura Parnham Beatrice Elzabeth Wright Winfield Wright Leroy Jameson Merle Warren G. M. Stinson Porthind Martin Laura Mannhein Flora Leonard Marjorie Trott A. Bh. Trott Vern Dexter Bath City Hospital Marjorie Jones Waterville Chopps Maes Artell Playward Leslie Bailes Dresden Mills Reed Morin Hollis Leeman Arthur Pigward Dee O Brida Nellie Reed Hazel Waldo Allen Newcastle Thazel Waldo Lincoln Clarence Baker Irving Thelma Bath City Carl Perkins D Portland Duncan McIntosh Harvey Henderson Henderson Frank J. Windker Tronlen Tie Awit Roy McIntosh Boston Roland Pine Tree Academy Dimeon McIntosh Maw Edgar Rhinehe George Shin Alden Richardson Lemont Street Mer Howard Pratt Bernard Pratt Hyde Park Mass

Uncle Sam Uses 10,480,000 Pounds of Sugar Yearly

An article notes Americans consume 65 pounds more sugar per person annually than any other nation, using 10.48 billion pounds for U S needs while world use reaches 32 billion pounds. It cites domestic beet and cane production totals and high import reliance. It also mentions a social note on Carrie Stone of Topsham visiting ties to Mrs Yule and Mrs Bucknam, plus a crude oil hand at mid year.

Uncle Sam United States Carrie Stone Topsham William Yule Upper Washington Street Sarah Bucknam Loie Bucknam Brooklyn N.Y Bucknow

Soldiers trained as veterinarians at Army Veterinary School

The Army Veterinary School at the Medical Center in Washington trains a limited number of veterinary service personnel each year. The five month program covers meat and dairy hygiene administration gainment management and enlisted training with lectures by federal experts and practical inspections. Graduates gain skills for federal meat dairy inspection and veterinary service administration within the army and civil life.

Medical Department Medical Center Washington Army Veterinary School Veterinary Service United States Army Recruiting News Department of Neat Dairy Hygiene E¢Hiss Department of Administration Bakers Department of Enlisted Training

Local residents share travel plans and visits around Bath

Andrew Jack of Meadowbrook plans a Boston trip for work while Morse discusses a Pacific journey. numerous Bath residents visit, move, or host relatives during Thanksgiving week, including Carlson, Perry, Oliver, and Barbour households, with holiday travel and home repairs noted.

Andrew Jack Meadowbrook Boston Geen Nocc Morse Ono California Phi Mrv Phiwry Mreoa Brie Carlson Darke Head Bath Dromere Grange Winship Reed Path Johnson House Stonybrook Road W.K. Bowker Rodney Wyant Andrew Bhiele Harold Atwood Parred Wow Bartlet Aick I TE Stacey Gree Porthos Mharida Ihes Mroo Bls Ques Mies H. AL Oliver W.ov Percy Diiies Cox's North Tereen Ned Mars Martin Ghoodwin Concord Mass Sumner Cox's Head Mr.o Eugene @ Perry George de Pease Oliver Dee

Removal of Snow from Highways Spurred by Maine Leaders

A large delegation of municipal officers met at the State Highway Commission conference in Thaleof Represent attives to discuss expanding road work. Governor Ralph Brewster urged faster completion of hard surfaced roads to improve Maine access for three more months annually and boost local economies as winter assets are turned into ongoing dividends. He highlighted a goal of linking Boston to Bangor by motor, with broader community connections.

State Highway Commission Clyde Hi, Smith Skowhegan Ralph ©. Brewster Maine Brewster Boston Bangor

Novelty Teddy Bears Arrive for Christies at City Shop

Christies hosts a display of City Chat teddy bears that move with a light body press, baffling those unfamiliar with the toy. Merrill, Inc. showcased the bears on Wednesday as part of the store’s latest novelties.

Christies Ridge. Merrill, Inc

Wooden Shipyard of New England Not a Dead Issue

A historical Commerce Department survey of New England wooden shipbuilding shows rising sales and output in recent years, with 63 percent of production sold within the region and 25 plants in Massachusetts. The study notes plant counts, employment, exports, and distribution patterns amid regional factors like harbors and raw material access.

Wooden Shipyard OF New England Kingdow Couneih i Hersek Dromestic Commerce Division United States Department of Commerce Ano New Henuhand Tle New Enghae! Council Department of Commerce Uaritest States Department of Commerce Laga Court Tellak Sades New Eaghind Maine Connecticut Rhode Massichusetts Gianni Ber Woden Shipbuilding

Havana Sandwiches Delight Travelers and locals worldwide

Globe trotting readers praise the Thivana sandwich as the largest and most delicious meal in Havana. Descriptions cover bread, pork, ham, salami, beef, bologna, cheese, pickles, and mustard with a 10 cent coffee scene nearby. Also notes Chinese fruit shops, iced melon slices, and Cuban sanitation. A Grange cooperative in Jasper County forms to aid farmers with purchases and sales, emphasizing cash on delivery and no credit.

Globe Trotters Grange Jasper County Ralph W. Smith Grange Cooperative

Bath Notes Highlight Local Events And Incidents

Bath readers learn of court actions and jail detentions, whist events, social dances at Masonic hall, a blast of local weather and flood impacts, a Kennebec bridge sketch, and community notices on property transfers and business moves in Bath and surrounding towns.

Grover King San “Jose Calif Independent Kennebec Bridge

Work Begins on Lewiston Garage Site on Commercial Street

About 25 men started excavation Tuesday morning for the Lewiston Duke Cows garage project on Commercial Street. Site stakes and clearing indicate a foundation will be laid, and the new garage is expected to be among the city’s largest. Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell have moved to Tage Street after a wedding trip. Mr Mitchell works for Radbh J Seehaus Co on Commercial Street, and Mrs Mitchell was formerly Miss Ithelyn Davis of Free York.

Front Street Oak and North Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co Lewiston Duek Cows Geenrsl Charles Mitchell Tage Street Mussieluselts

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