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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1926

Page

2

Nine Boats to Launch from One Yard in One Day

Newport News Shipbuilding will launch nine vessels on March 20 including the 162 foot Aras for Hugh J. Chisholm of Portland and three additional keels to be laid within hours. Other ships include the Dorchester for Merchants and Miners and the Savarona designed by Cox Stevens for the New York Yacht Club. The event will draw up to 306000 visitors with officials and naval officers in attendance.

Hugh J. Chisholm Portland Bath Iron Works, Ltd Chisholm Bath Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co James B. Hunter Tath Iron Works, Ltd Shipbuilding Constellation Ranger Tellows Dorchester Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company Baltimore Savarona Richard M. Cadwalader, Jr Fort Washington Cox & Stevens New York New York Yacht Club Josephine Bath Tron Works Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Hampton Roads United States War Department Raymond Delaware River Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Virginian West Virginia North Carolina Maryland Detroit Philadelphia Points Congress Annapolis

Fine musical numbers at Genesta chapter installation

Attendees of Genesta chapter O F S installation enjoyed vocalists and a quartet performing Star of the East Lead Kindly Lights and The Rosary. The service also noted the funeral of Mrs Arimeriel A Davis of West Point with many relatives in attendance.

Genesta O. FE. S Alusses Mabel Merrill Ada Derkins Carrie Thompson Thompson Lloyd Daley Arimeriel A. Davis Lene Fo Davie West Point Hind Elinton Waller Tye Childeen George Branhitda Dhivis Spivive Anes Niles Henry Orland Wallace Wea Point Clara Darling Weet Point Mes Greorge Abelville Walden Phi Wise

Grizzly Bears Under Study Face Extinction Fear

Edmund Heller, Roosevelt wild life expert, warns the grizzly bear may be doomed in the United States in a bulletin from the Roosevelt Wild Life Forest Experiment Station. His Yellowstone survey defends the species and counters beliefs that visitors mainly seek geysers, noting tourists are drawn to two park bears.

United States Edmund Heller Roosevelt Roosevelt Wild Life Forest Experiment Station State College Dkg Heller Senate Public Lands Committee Horace M. Albright National Park Yellowstone Park

Holland farmers cooperate yield joint profits in auction system

A New Jersey extension specialist reports Holland farmers unite to sell produce via a large auction in Bovenkarspel. Small farms near sea level grow early potatoes and cauliflower, using canal boats to reach a central auction hall where buyers bid as a mechanical system records sales and ships proceeds by rail or sea.

Holland H. BR. Cox New Jersey Cox Europe Bovenkaarspel Grootebroek Dbovenkarspel Ife Itis

West Bath Grange Program Draws Large Local Attendance

About 50 members attended West Bath Grange Monday evening for an engaging program led by four young ladies headed by Miss Lucy Ward. Activities included readings, a question on charitable gifts, contests, a variety of performances, and a report on the recent Lecturers conference in Augusta.

Grange West Bath Grange Lucy Ward Edward Besaw William BP. Nfatch Theling Staples Doris Fister Hazel McDonald Katherine Jagan William H. White Edgar Philip Soudreau Mrs. Haggett Alice Smith Pearl Lemont Harry BE Peterson Weston T. Bonney David Anderson Lizzie Haggett Harriet Rooney Thelma Staples E. W. Haggett Everett G. Lemont Augusta J. Nedley Weat Bath Augin Marjorie Smiley Dorons Weis Eng Sabina Sanda Staley Dibamor Manuel Annie Willian Marta Vina Thais Parrabee Advard Young Jamies

Hayes Wins Checker Contest At Hotel Phoenix Publicity

A large crowd gathered at the Hotel Phoenix Saturday as John Hayes defeated Nathan Povich in five close games. Hayes secured premier honors with slender margins and the match drew spectators with tense finishes. The event marked the first meeting of the two players and a rematch is likely this week with plans for a broader tournament through February in Phoenix.

Hotel Phoenix Witnes John Fayes Nathan Povich John Tises Mirgin Eles Povieh Saguedahos Shewid

Bouquets Presented Central's Pastor Anniversary

Bouquets were presented at Central Church in honor of Rev City Mdi Weeon marking the pastorate anniversary. A bouquet from the choir and another from Lengue reflected goodwill between Central and St. Mary’s congregations. A large congregation attended with fitting sermons and music. Marie EK MacDonald, previously ill, is improving.

Mdi Ole Bonquet Ehoire Fred Phe Lengue Wilxem St. Mary's Church Marie Ek, MacDonald

Woolwich News Roundup of Local Events and Social Visits

Woolwich residents note road conditions from Sagadahoc ferry to Day's ferry are reportedly good enough for travel with planned work continuing in other areas. Local social updates include Jane Feere visiting Mrs. Georgie Walker, Velia Bailey attending Wiscasset academy, and various weekend guests from Bath, Augusta, Waterville, and Bowdoin. A fox sighting in North Woolwich, a postponed Farm Bureau meeting, and several community happenings complete the bulletin.

Woolwich Sagadahoc Day's Ferry Jane Feere Georgie Walker Velia Bailey Wiscasset Academy I. A. Bailey Horace Savage A. A. Stott Otis Oliver Waldobero Eben Dank F. W. Carlton Rodney Bailey Bowdoin Wilson Bailey Hollis Leeman Little Son Bath Artell Trayward Clivion Dolloff William G. D. Riese Richmond Ernest Rice Parker N. Moulton Lake Neqnasset John Kelley Waterville Henry Carlton A. W. Howe Augusta Harold Fish South Western Machine Co Portland Jesse Mains Bo Mains Florence Cartton M. C. Trott J. Gould Bailey Maxine Walker Arrowsic John Reed Wharey Aten David G. Reed North Wooolwich Mbtoy Farm Bureau Costello Till Pearl Charlotte Duck Union Bridge Cleveland Wright Feero Dry's Ferry Barnes Iilm Rufus Savage

New Volumes Added to Patten Library Shelves

The Patten Free Library added numerous titles in November and December. Included are Black Magician, Test Sermon of 1925, Charteris Mystery, Chains, High Port Basil Ning, My Attends, Bride of Tris, What Evolution Is, and Waller The Page's Letters to Woodrow Wilson among others.

Patten Free Library M. Scott Joseph F. Newton Charteris A. Wielding Cousin Jane Allery Leon Wilson Henri Barbusse Clinton ‘Twine Archibald Marstiall Christing Alberta I. G. Wells The Eldes Archibald Marshal Fugger Pauline de Chary Worty Brand Whileek Kream Red Sen Te Aje Mr. Amdee Tris Sadnor Tlarrison Mintats Peds Ola Daugden Davies Nival Side Geaeffrey Callender Bortegit Hugh Walpole Virates Tie De'avato Rupert J. Holland Quest Katharios Newdor Yy. Levlie Anna Ry Bare Henry Cahey Lodge the Troe Stevenson George SS Dell Kaan William Youged Taft Marbury Thrace B. Flack George Parker Waller Page Woodrow Wilson Gertrude Hall Martha Ostenseo

Collections of Plays For Children Attract Attention

A survey of new children's plays highlights volumes by James Vlaisted Webber and Hansen Hart Webster with several old favorites and charming new pieces. Kathleen Conyngham Greene's The Princess on the Road stands out for vivid fairy tale action apt for young actors.

Percival Wide Victorial Review James Vlaisted Webber Hansen Hart Webster Lady Gregory oThe Cambridge England M. Jagendorf Virgina Olcott

Short Plays For Young People Tops The New Books Note

The Saturday Review notes Highly Commended work in The New Books section. James Plaisted Webber and Hanson Hart Webster select Short Plays For Young People published by Houghton Mifflin. The volume features several double short plays appealing to youth and growing in popularity.

Saturday Review of Literature Jam New Books Slimes DP Webber Bath Europe Bowdoin James Plaisted Hanson Hart Webster Iloughton Mifflin

MISS FURBISH RELATES HER WAR EXPERIENCES

Miss M O R Furbish recounts abroad service as a Red Cross purse during World War I before Grace church Mews club members and numerous tea guests at the parish house on Oak street. She describes departing Boston for New York in 1917 and sailing to the other side of the ocean with a large party aboard a steamer.

New York Liverpool Havre Paris Furbish Red Cross France Grace Church Oak Street M. OR. Furbish City Will Keene Up

Winter Street church men defeat Brunswick Independents 12 to 8

Winter Street church team defeated Brunswick Independents 12 to 8 at the Y surface. Brunswick center Alexander scored for Brunswick, Oliver led Bath lads with 12 points, while Spinney refereed a fast clean game. The brief notes a farm proverb at the end.

Brunswick Independents Winter Street Church Church Oy Alexander Brunswick Center Oliver Bath Lads Spinney Wotery Ett Ieee Sreegy Creek Ta Nts Lee Siadthinsg Ai Os Aes Vonyn Aera Se PUM Cele Ghee Nares Brunswick Soit Ey Peliciait Uchtfewealraeie, Cin Vu Srst Tammy Eer Goatists Cate Elas Tates Yotal

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