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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1924

Page

6

Winnegance Hosts Golden Wedding of Alden and Mary Bates

Alden Bates of Lisbon and his wife Mary celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Pine Tree grange reception in Winnegance. The event features a purse gift, jonquil bouquet, music from local groups, a grand march, and well wishes from family in Maine and Massachusetts.

Wingegance Lisbon Grange Alden Bates Alfred Caswell Ralph Webster Alice Bates Annie Adams Eerwin Adams Margaret Golder Freda Garbott Goody Stanley Stinchfield Miizabeth Golder Flora J Len Elizabeth KR. Ricker Pine Tree Grange Smyths Orchestra Bates Mabelle Chaney Fayette Leeds Turner Massachusetts Hoe Winneganee Mary A. Webster Herbert W. Bates Clara A. Bates Plaistow N. H Jennie L. Mower Greene Lewis BE. Bates Lockland Cyrus Bates Slyde Park Mingss Bessie Fogg Langdon Is. Bates Mr. Bates Delian Bates N. SE Oliver Kennebec River Fort Popham John Mary Webster FE. L. Webster Auburn John W. Bates Haverhill Mass T. J. Bates Ethel Caswell Leverly Haverhil Nassan Institute Springvale

City Council Session Deliberates on Expenditures

Officials review office supplies and travel expenses totaling 6591.95 and 19958.62. The document shows the Overseers of the Poor submitting figures with Walter S. Russell and Harry W. Thebeau involved in the accounting.

Walter S. Russell Harry W. Thebeau

Journalistic Conference for Maine Secondary Schools

A two day conference at the University of Maine March 15 led by Sigma Delta Chi will gather 75 to 100 high and preparatory school delegates to discuss improving student papers. Activities include registrations, talks, dinners, Bangor Daily News plant tour, reception and dance, with awards for the best school publication.

University of Maine Sigma Delta Chi Maine Bangor Daily News

Personal notes from Portland society pages

Mrs. N Hyde and daughter Mary Frances died Wednesday in Portland. Mrs. Fred P Shaw and Mrs. Edward H Hartwell visit friends in Portland. Mrs Eva Brooks returns to 88 Union Street after Auburn visit. Mrs Joseph M Trott and Miss Anna Trott of High Street pass Portland. Mrs Arthur I Robinson of Danforth Street Porting week in New York. Frank Knowlton of Hyde Windlass Co leaves Monday for Halifax Nova Scotia on business.

West Bath Grange Edwin W. Haggett Winneganee Stevens Mystery Club Charles E. Preble Portand Mars Matilda Downing Lemont Street Washington George Washington Fred S. Coombs Cora Campbell Omar Ro Perry Fred 8 Coombs Square Phareld Small Doris Morse Frank Perry Bred Parks Otis Hunt Csime Dartsmouth Stewart Dry Boston Joseph Oliver Joseph No Dye Catherine Perkins Norfolk Fred N. Parks Lincoln Charles 2 Orrin I. Frye Mugene Spinney Sherman T. Morse Harryb. Williams John G. Morse ST. A. Prueworthy Fred I. Parks Harold Small Charles T. Small Alice Colson Bath Silas Owen Dromore Grange Grange Jathaerie of Eagles Eagles Rooms N. (. Hyde Mary Frances Portland Fred P. Shaw Edward H. Hartwell Eva Brooks Union Street Auburn Joseph M. Trott Anna Trott High Street Arthur I. Robinson Danforth Street Porting New York Frank Knowlton The Hyde Wind- Iass Co Halifax

Builders Prepare Busy Spring for City Projects

Ranger contractors expect a busy season in spring and summer as the city funds new school accommodations after purchasing a lot for construction. The effort will involve substantial private interests and external capital to expand facilities.

Ranger

Goitre Explained by Well Known Specialist

Dr Edward 8 Godfrey Jr of the New York State Health Department discussed goitre on a health broadcast from Schenectady. He described thyroid function, symptoms of overproduction and underproduction, and noted iodine's role in prevention with examples from Akron Rochester and Switzerland. He warned against self treatment as excess iodine can cause harm.

Edward 8. Godfrey, Jr Division of N. Y Alps Primalaya Mountains New York State Adirondacks Catskills Akron Ohio Switzerland Rochester Godfrey

Large Audience at Evangelistic Service Draws Crowd

A big turnout filled the First Baptist Church for an evangelistic service led by Rev. John A. Swetnam who preached What God Can Do to Save Individual. Mrs Jason A Merrill sang Christ To Coming. Two souls accepted Christ at close. Anticipation builds for Sunday mass meeting and evening sermon.

First Baptist

Bankruptcy hearing resumes in Sagadahoc Fruit Co case

Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings for Sagadahoe Fruit Co were resumed before Referee William Tall. Attys George W. Weselton, Edward W. Beideham, Ralph O. Dale, and stenographer Augustus Perow appeared with witnesses Mike Parei and others. Proceedings adjourned to Monday the 25th at 9 AM. John Snider of Portland visits Philip Evans for the weekend.

Sagadahoe Fruit Co Pendine William Tall Geores W. Weselton Gardiner Edward W. Beideham Ralph O. Dale Bath Augustus Perow Mike Peeri Jennie Peeci Lena Peeci Marty Parker Owen Joe Pires Tennie Peeci Owen J. Ledward Warer Parker

Phippsburg Town Meeting Warrants Include Road Work Requests

Thirty seven articles appear in the town warrant for the annual meeting to be held Monday. The list includes highway improvement requests such as raising 500 dollars to supplement 1000 dollars from state funds and a special resolve for road repair from Phippsburg Center to Popham Beach via Parker Mead. The current board reduced town debt by paying outstanding notes this year. Other items note radio fans hearing the new Herald-Traveler station and staffing moves, plus local obituaries and nominations for sheriff.

Thatcher Pinkham Joseph N. Day Omar R. Perry Ladies Aid Fairview Cemetery Fund Bath Bath Aerie of Eagles Winnegance Farle P. Morse Phippsburg Winneganee Winneyance Arthur Jones Young Jones Daett Legishtoire Phippsburg Center Pophim Beach Parker Mead Board of Selectmen

Answering questions on political positions in Bath

Editor, The Independent, replies to criticism about seeking political offices. The writer denies soliciting support for any Bath offices and argues that supporting candidates can undermine principles. He praises Alderman McCabe’s stand against improper methods and cautions about how voters judge candidates and conduct in city government.

the Independent Tam Tsim Sone Bath Aldean McCabe McCabe TE Saa the Times Scan

Mrs Arthur Seat and Mrs J Ed Pomeroy Die in Port

Mrs Arthur Seat and Mrs J Edward Pomeroy died Tuesday in Port. The notice records their ages and arrival details, with brief mention of services to follow.

Arthur R. Seat J. Edward Pomeroy Portland

Maine State Highway Police to Patrol Next Summer

The Maine State highway police, a force of nearly 60, gathered in Augusta to receive commissions and shields. Governor Baxter outlined a nonpolitical, merit based service and urged officers to be fair, square, and helpful, while Captain Harold A. Miller set out assignments and emphasized public courtesy and district coverage. Six extra officers are planned to relieve regulars one day a week.

Maine Augusta Harold A. Miller Baxter Nnn Maines Coolidge Miller

Note on Pfg ypscot and two old graves

A Maine writer recalls visiting two old graves at Pegpy scot near Merrymeeting crossing with local historian Mr. Work. The piece discusses how Essex records and local lore tie the graves to Thomas Purchase and his wife, and notes Purchase died in Massachusetts with later land possession by their heirs. Julia Lombard among Kora Temple Lewiston guests.

Henry OL Phaver Sagadahoe County Bath Job Doughts Doughis Sagadahoc P Historical Society Mer Deuelis Thomas Purchiase Old Pegiieecot Merrymeeting Work Actuas Merryvieeting Uranswich Mr. Work Essex County Pynn Thomeas Pourehase John Blaney Pegpyscot Purchase Star Near Mr Purchase Massachusetts

Doctor’s talk on death and a Windsor lineage

Dr William Rouse discusses longevity and a family history traced to the Earl of Stradbroke. He cites ailments and diet as factors, recalling for reporters a grandmother who lived long and referring to a possible fate at ages mid eighties to mid nineties. The piece notes public interest and mentions Joseph Dinkle’s reelection as head of Bridgewater lodge.

England Earl of Stradbroke William Rowse Iast Gold Stream Guards Tle House of Lords United States Rouse

Miss Mary OBrien Vacationing in Woodfords with Gallaghers

Miss Mary OBrien is spending the week's vacation as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E J Gallagher in Woodfords.

Mary O’brien Woodfords E. J. Gallagher

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Goitre John Snider Philip Evans Raymond Wyman Src Pointe Port George A. Merrill Doris Davis Flowene W. Frank Jewell Miami Tla Charles Morrison Seba&eo WL I. Bongartz Thomas Percy Frederick Cobb Brooklyn N.Y Kright Lince Brook Ioon Evergreen Cemetery Hall OCERN Hmawhy II Theouipson of Thomas Purchase Julia Lombard Kora Temple Lewiston William Tose Wendy Tlenzibah Athern Winslow Ronse Iliered Joseph Dinkle Lodge Bridgewater Ilelas
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