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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1928

Page

9

Reviews Past Work of the Bath W C T U

Miss Shee May Douglas reviewed past work of the Bath W C T U at a Salvation Army hall meeting. The Bath union, among the oldest, has achieved homes for 125 homeless children, helped pass a curfew, and built a large network of Loyal Temperance societies. It supported flower missions, sailor aid, a first aid box, and bands in schools. It advocates temperance, prohibition, women’s rights, and Christian citizenship. Local leaders described police court methods and mothers aid, noting funds shortages for four additional cases.

Shee Douglas WLC Salvation Army Hall Bath Union iPo Olm Kennebec Vineyard Haven Maine Central Station Mercy Woman's Reformatory Skowhegan Bath Frances Willard Henry Somerset England Wallace Lew Wallace Adas'rockett Department Edith Pall the Salvation

Ex-Gov Milliken Addresses Maine Women’s Club in NYC

Ex Governor Carl B. Milliken, now secretary of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America, spoke to the Maine Women’s Club of New York City at the Waldorf. He outlined rules governing films, the shift away from profanity, and the educational use of cinema in classrooms and medical instruction.

Carl BH. Milliken Motion Picture Producers’ and Distributors’ Association of America Maine Women's Club of New York City Dean Waldorf WLS Milliken Cleveland

Lowell Temple Installs Officers in Ceremony

Officers of the Lowell temple were installed Wednesday night with Lila Haskeal of Auburn acting as installing officer. OA Sapper received the gavel as a guest cake bore the emblem while Sheriff and Mrs Albert Henderson sang and Mrs Henderson accompanied. New officers include Louise Munro chief, Laura Munro senior, Emily Williams junior, Ada Chanes manager, Gertrude Stewart finance, Alice Thowie records, Marion Bows protector, Illa Jaquith guard.

Lowell Temple Tos Lila Haskeal Auburn OA Sapper Sheriff Albert Henderson

Genesta Circle Hosts Large Gathering for Annual Entertainment

Genesta sewing circle members organized and hosted their annual entertainment night led by president Mrs Edith Savage. A covered dish supper preceded performances by Mrs Sarah Shaw Mrs Mabel Merrill and others with readings songs and a skit finale. Prizes for the card session went to Jason Merrill first Mrs Eunice Walters second and Miss Genesta Corliss consolation.

Genesta Sewing — Circle Edith Savage Adolph Ehlers Eunice Walters Mabel Merrill Sarah Shaw Madelyn Skelton Genesta Corliss

Sagudalive Supreme Court to Convene in Bath Next Tuesday

The January term of Sagudalive Supreme Court will convene in Bath next Tuesday with Associate Justice Sacre v. Devsy of Bar Tarbor presiding. The grand jury will consider the evie denes in the case of Raymond Petit of Brunswick who pleaded guilty before Judge John Woheegan in Bath municipal court to the murder of Mrs Maria Bk. White in Popsham on Dec 22. One who was held without bail. The grand jury will consider evidence in other cases presented by the county attorney Arthur J. Dunton. Thus far one civil case of unusual importance has room into view. The following have been drawn for traverse jury duty: Arrowsie Hugene Baker Bath Fernald D. Crocker Daniel T. Dougherty Edward B. Smith Willin Bb. Temple Eubra KL Troop Oscar PF. Wright Toddwoin A. J. Small sowdoinhaim Robert Ji. Patten George W. Weeks Georgetown Natt BF Trowe Phippsburg George BL McNulty Richmond Roy Brown Charles M Decker John TL Witham Topshawm Mdwina At Hildreth Harold AL Thildreth Maurice AL Luce West Bath William Bailey Woolwich Edgar W. Bailey

Sagudalive Supreme Court Bath Sacre v. Devsy Bar Tarbor Evie Denes Raymond Petit Brunswick John Woheegan Bath Muticipal Court Maria BK. White Popsham Arthur J. Dunton Arrowsie Hugene Baker Fernald D. Crocker Daniel T. Dougherty Edward B. Smith Willin Bb. Temple Eubra KL Troop Oscar PF. Wright Towdoin A. J. Small Sowdoinhaim Robert Ji. Patten George W. Weeks Georgetown Natt BF Trowe Phippsburg George BL McNulty Richmond Roy Brown Charles M Decker John TL Witham Topshawm Mdwina At. Hildreth Harold AL Thildreth Maurice AL Luce West Bath William Bailey Woolwich Edgar W. Bailey

Queen Esther Lodge Installs Its Officers

The Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held its annual installation Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall. District officers Leona Osier and Mary Thompson presided. new officers include Harriet Tuinker as noble grand, Harriet Stagard as vice grand, Fannie Thurlow as chaplain, Annette Pinkham secretary, Louis McKeiver treasurer, Lucy Stover inside guardian, Rae Haywood outside guardian, Kiva Helah conductor, Nellie Leeman warden, Nellie Lord right supporter, Emma Copeland left supporter, Elizabeth Tedford right supporter of the vice grand, Charlotte Heald left supporter of the vice grand, Florence Mank as past noble grand, who received the collar and a white gold wrist watch. The officers were presented gifts, followed by refreshments and a social hour.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Leona Osier Mary Thompson Round Pond Harriet Tuinker Noble Grand Harriet Staggard Fannie "Thurlow Annette Pinkham Louis McKeiver Lucy Stover Guardian Rae Haywood Kiva Helah Nellie Leeman Nellie Lord Emma Copeland Elizabeth Tedford Charlotte Heald Florence Mank Lois McKeiver Jennie Barrin Eva Atwood Elizabeth McCabe Harriet Woolcott

Submarine Safety Discussed At West Bath Grange Meeting

Attendees including John J. Carey Jr William E White and Sheriff Albert Trenderson debated improving safety devices aboard submarines. The event featured a farce "Saving the Situation" by J Mason Wright and others, with an orchestra of David Henderson George Burns Lizzie Hinggett and Thacold Safford. A total of 65 people attended with 12 visitors.

West Bath Grange John J. Carey, Jr William E. White Albert Trenderson Thacold Safford David Trenderson Sais Woseng

For Sale Items and Psychic Reader Listings in Bath and Brunswick

Classified notices list items for sale including a bar robe and a lady's fur coat with contact in Bath, plus virgin wool yarn from a Maine manufacturer. Also advertised is Madame Chase a clairvoyant card reader in Brunswick offering advice at 50 cents with address on Union Street.

Tel Fred Daley Tigh Street Bath Jbargain H. A. Bartlett Harmony, Maine Madame Chase Union Street Brunswick Maine

North Center P T A Plans Skating Pond Use and Founders Day

The North Center P T A held a regular meeting Tuesday with vice president Mrs. Lewis Gannon presiding. A committee was formed to confer with city authorities about flooding the park pond to create a skating rink for children. The group approved a rummage sale in January and planned Founders Day for February 17, with a joint program with the South End P T A. Committees were named for both events and refreshments were provided afterward.

North- Center Parent-Teacher Association Lewis Gannon LeRoy Colby John A. Legro Arthur Sewall Ralph W. Breage Park Scott Golder John Legro Robert B. Hateh Ten Lewis Berry Rosese IP Meladden

Tahoe Grange Meeting Delights with Harmonica Solo

Bowdoin Center hosts a well attended Grange gathering with a Harmonica Solo by an Overseer as members discuss topics like housework and auto necessity. A surprise timber number engages all, followed by homemade candy and a social hour. Next Saturday Sister Mary Cornish leads the surprise timber.

Tahoe Grange Bowdoin Center Nisin Ae Orthy Bro Donald Jasper Jscussion Bros Herbert Roberts Wilbur Skelton Nate Doughty Worthy Lee Adams Worthy Ter Baker Guy Williams Mary Cornish

Three Applications For Membership In Topsham Grange

Topsham grange held its regular meeting Saturday evening with three applications brought in and one balloted on. The lecture program included instrumental music by Henrietta Sawyer, a tableau arranged by Grace Alexander, and a debate on the Farm Rule.

Topsham Grange Anusie Henriett Sawyer Grace Alexander Sieeeeeee George Clifford Varileohe Renee Doris Edgecomb Mary Hayward Harry Rackley

West Bath Grange program delights with readings and poem

Two numbers on the West Bath grange program Monday night pleased the audience. Guests Mrs Ha Day of Dromore grange gave two character readings in costume and Dr Ida Rowe of Five Islands grange read an original poem titled Toast to the Men that drew prolonged applause.

West Bath Grange Ha Day Dromore Grange Ida Rowe Islinds Grange

Odd Items Of Interest From Around The Nation

New York officials note the proper city pronunciation of Houston differs from New England usage while New Yorkers call it Plewston. A Jacksonville general reports 3.5 million pennies returned to machines nationally and AGENT M00 pennies in circulation. Hin Cheung Chan captains Houlton College soccer. nine concert bureaus merge to book stars like Galli Curci and Chaliapin. Sixty percent of the 6.5 million estate of Count Karolyi is set for cultural use. Andy Lytle, long Penn State follower, dies at 50. a memorial is planned. An octogenarian bachelor's brick house marks graves with a stone shaft for beloved horses and dogs.

Pythian Sisters Install Officers and Social at Bowdoinham

The Pythian Sisters held a year opening ceremony in Bowdoinham naming officers led by Hannie Deneham with Georgian Berry and Stebba Given. A buffet lunch followed as residents reported local visits, farm notes, and community business including Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co. and Mutual Fire Insurance events.

Pythian

City events mix entertainment and civic notices

Red Men hall hosts an Friday evening entertainment for T. W. Hyde camp funds with My Country Aunt, Bob and His Dancing Girls, solos and dances. Winter Street Men's club hosts J Harry McLellan as speaker. The original Hounds club plans a beef steak dinner at Masonic temple Saturday. George Litch of Stoneham is injured in an auto crash. Arthur G. Oliver, formerly of Bath Times, reports on the S-4 collision. Bath bridge activity and improvements at Lewiston Buick Co. and Bridge-Merrill lighting change draw attention. Public showers and school activities noted along with highway engineer change in Augusta.

Red Men's Hall T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans Bob Eva J. Lemont Ha Day Winter Street Men's Club J. Harry McLellan Bath Masonic Temple Edward Morse Fred Ss. Curtis Thomas Houston Walker Lewis Arthur G. Oliver New Bedford Times Bath Times Vaulding Provincetown Oliver Miles Baulding New Bedford

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China Price THE W.C.T.U Association Army Suth Frank B. Nichols Bath Daily Viraes Thorey © Webber W. CO T. U Frances 0. Lane Lada Varney James de Lockery Front Street Genesta Circle Queen Esther Lodge P.T.A New New York Jacksonville Charles P. Stamimerdi Florida Cinton N.Y Hin Cheung Chan Houlton College Galli Curci Jeritza Chaliapin Othe Budapest Michael Karolyi Tate College Andy Lytle Penn State Bowdoinham Pythian Sisters Tast Hannie Deneham Georgian Berry Stebba Minta’ Wilson Hazel Cornish Midith Rowe Florence Seigars Sarah Small Prudence Lucy Shazel Denham Beatrice Brown Jessie Cromwell Portland Bert Williams Bay Road Long Branch William Given Lewiston Henry Trish Lelis Moore Massachusetts Sagadahoc Mutual Fire Insurance Co Paul Mines Lang View George Th. Shacker BF. EE Siegiars W. OS Given G. H. Prickett BE. C. Baker Al‘bert Hlenderson BF. Lang W. Od. Kendall Paul Nimes Douglass Ralph McEwen William Miller Judge Ames Unity B.ol. White Selectmen’s Dwight J. Moody Selectmen’s Office United States William T. Hall Clark Silas Hamilton Gardiner Ellsworth Leavitt Lauris Willson Augusta Post Office EF. KE. Wilson Frank Seigars Barbara C. L. Browne Clara Fogg Mary Libby Wattie Andros W. B. Donnell Virginia Dorothy Scott Helen Britt FE. Emery Waterville Frank Jenkins Rothens Douglas Jack Bridge G. RR. Cutler Ethel Willis Cathance C.L. Brown Charles Berry Lottie Cobb Augusta Carrie Blanch Woodworth Sineel George Litch Stoneham Mass Tie Charles C. Low High Street Low Jennie Harvey Hotel Phoenix Lewiston Buick Co Broad Street Bridge-Merrill Inc South End Washington Street Lucien D. Barrows Paul Sargent Senter Bath Department Store
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