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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1926

Page

6

Mothers' Club Card Party Aids Village School Book Fund

The Winnegance Mothers' Club held a card party at the community house to benefit the village school book fund. Bid whist winners were Joseph B. McCutcheon and Mrs. Almon R. Perry with consolation prizes to Parker O. Rogers and Mrs. Frank Perow. The event drew local residents including workers home for the weekend. cocoa and coffee were served.

Mothers’ Club Winneganeee Mothers’ Club Joseph B. McCutcheon Almon R. Perry Parker O. Rogers Frank Perow Harry F. Oliver Portland Charles FE. Hewitt Jr Kittery Navy Yard Thatcher Vinkham Thatcher Barker Winkham Kittery Winkham Thomas Haley Bath Samuel Jordan Portsmouth Woman's Auxiliary Leon I. Pennell Squawebb Parker C. Rogers Harry John M. Sheffield James O Lincoln George Dennison Freeport Leon Pennell Tinswethy Rogers Mildred Hathaway Rorkport Merc Rogers Eleares Dorin Germanteam Med Nevnepen Charlies FL Hewitt Vortien Albert Parris Robert Monsen Thesby

City predicts fivefold growth to five million in two years

In a recent address Gilbert Werizhr spoke of Los Angeles tripling its population to five million within two years. He noted France hosting about 200000 alien visitors and expressed uncertainty about their handling.

Lax Angeles Gilbert Werizhr France

First Steam Fire Engine Arrives in Bath in 1866

Sixty years ago Bath welcomed its first steam fire engine City of Bath No 1 during tests amid strong wind and streams reaching Sagadahoc House on Front Street. The era introduced Patton hand engines Kennebee 1 Tor rent 2 and Delage % arriving Oct 15 1867, followed by Long Beach No % Feb 19 1872 and Kennebec do 3. Bath then housed jumpers six hand engines three steam engines and one meter pumper alongside other historic hand engines used by various groups.

City of Bath No. 1 Sagadahork Front Center Street Bridge-Merrill, Inc Vath Edward W. Vaughan

Bath Young People Take Marriage Vows

Miss Helen S Powers and Thomas J Cumming wed Monday at St Marys rectory in Bath. Father Joseph Harrix presided. Only two families and intimate friends attended including Edward Power as best man. The bride wore cream satin with braided chiffon and satin hats. Afterward a breakfast at the Powers home on Cummings Street. The couple plan to live at 18 Cummings Street after a brief trip to Portland. Mrs Cummings a Morse High graduate and active in local athletics. He is foreman at J W Cummings Feldspar Co.

Helen S. Powers Thomas J. Cumming Marrie St. Mary's Rectory Joseph Harrix Edward Power Brifle Raymond Powers Crmemings Street John W. Comseings Euagene Desmond Amirex Flaherts Marion Porington Less Bath Charles Brswell Brunswick Cummings Drieve Portland Basten Ami Comming Morse Hish Dasx Ehre J. W. Cummings Feldspar Co

Civil Service Exams For Rural Carrier Recruitment

The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations for rural carrier vacancies in Wisconsin and surrounding districts. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship and adherence to Form 1900 criteria. Pay ranges from 240 to 520 per annum plus mileage, with separate exams for rural routes and rail or steamer posts. Applications, including a photograph, must be filed by the specified deadline. advance notices will be mailed to applicants.

Milton FL Chingins Frath Porst Er- View United States Civil Service Commission Wiscasse Ocrur Pereieliie Bevis Wean Catine Wales United States Camameesiem Washington, DC Washington

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER TERMS DESCRIBED

A discussion outlines filling a vacancy created by the death of David W Scribner. Capt Walter M Mallett has been appointed by the Governor. the unexpired four year term begins January 1 1927 and will be filled by election in September. Voters will see on the ballot whether nominees seek long or short terms as required by state statute and secretaries of state guidance.

David W. Scribner Ne Ance Walter M. Mallett Fopsham Brewster Scribner Septtember George M. Stinson Woolwich Stinson Secretary of State Offier Vicrause

Telephone's Golden Jubilee marks fifty years of global reach

The article celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the telephone at the Centenary of American Independence, noting its global spread from its American invention by Bell. It recalls early experiments by Alexander Graham Bell, the development of switchboards, and the progression toward automated exchanges, with a forecast of widespread automatic telephones and near universal adoption. It mentions World Fair showcases and key figures in early telephony, highlighting rapid advancement and continued evolution today.

Philadelphia United States Carrie Alesander Graham Bell and Ware Woerster Marx A. E. Streefger Kameas Ciy Missouri Joseph Harris Brash Electric Co Baltiemere Ta Porte Indiama Capial Iam Sorreial Largeal Comeiéeracinas

Seltzer and Hall of Fame Rumors in Mem Beaters Saga

Fragmentary notes discuss an Aubern group with figures named Seltzer and Dewmerist. Questions arise whether Seltzer and allies left the organization and whether Seltzer remains active in a rival effort. The text hints at elections or leadership changes without clear conclusions.

Hall of Fame Seltzer Aubern ix Axsortation

Mrs Asenath Wallace Dies at 91 in Phippsburg

Mrs Asenath W Wallace 41 oldest woman in Phippsburg and wife of Urial F Wallace died early Monday from complications of two to three years. Born Spruce Head she lived at Small Point since marriage and belonged to Small Point church and Bodwell Grange. Survived by husband three sons Fernando Edwin Irving. two daughters Mrs William W Hoxmer and Mrs Charles Pye.

Asenath W. Wallace Phippsburg Urial F. Wallace Spruce Head William and Axefiath Gregory Wallace Small Point Bod‘well Grange Pernando Edwin Wallace South Portland Irving Wallace William W. Hoxmer Wath Charles Pye Small Paint

Bidwell Grange Installation of Teadwell Box

Bidwell Grange of Small Point tallied year offers and presented officers in the Independent issue. Members including Myrtle Pre and Fred Curtix hosted a supper for visitors and candidates after receiving the third and fourth degrees in a formal lodge ceremony.

Teadwell Grange Itx

Blueprint of Colonial Club shows midship section of frigate Constration

Vieut Jobe A Lord presents a blue print of the first midship section of the frigate Constration drawn by Lord. The view highlights every plank and timber with markings. Reconstruction work proceeds at Charlestown mats yard with Bath men employed. Talks of shortages and economic concerns appear amid a muddled report on crops and daily life.

Jobe A USNL Lien Liews Charlestown Bath Poh

Bath Hospital Annual Meeting Document Fragment

Bath Hospital annual meeting notes list cash and asset totals including furniture and fixtures, nurses' home, hospital policy lines, trust funds for maintenance, and multiple investor holdings with varied percentages. Auditor IL T. Stevens signs off December 16, 1025.

Hartford Great Northern Ky. Co Mississippi River Power Co Gov Central Pacific Gas & Electric Savings Bank Book Bath Trast Co

Bath City Hospital Superintendent Report 1925

Minnie E. Furbish describes Bath City Hospital gains in nursing education standards adding Mary MacDougall as instructor and a new classroom and demonstration room. The report notes increased student numbers, three hours recreation, donor gifts, and a gold medal memorial for Doris Purington.

Bath City Hospital Bath Mary MacDougall Boston City Hospital Purses Maine Sepember Vath City Hospital Alumni Association Doris Purington Minnie E. Furbish R.N

Ford dealers to post city names on roofs for air traffic

Edsel Ford proposes Ford distributor roof signs to guide air pilots across 10 000 towns. Roofs to display city names in white 12 inch letters facing sky with north pointing arrows, forming nationwide aerial signaling network linking Dearborn Chicago and Cleveland routes.

Bath Garage Co Vine Street Ford Motor Co Ford E Company Dearborn Chicago Cleveland Ford United States Edsel Ford

Motor Boat Show to Highlight New Designs in City

New England boat builders prepare display of fishing yawls sea sleds and sleek cruisers at the National Motor Boat Show in Grand Central Palace New York City January 22 to 30 The event spotlights standardization of design and production with cruising housing innovations and the radical sea sled among planned exhibits Otto Ulbrich of New York wins 200 by staying awake 100 hours.

New England Grand Central Palace New York City

Bath City Hospital Seeks City Support at Annual Meeting

At the Bath City Hospital annual gathering, Fred J D Hill urged an annual appropriation of 2500 for hospital upkeep and announced three petitions to gather public sentiment before the incoming city government. Trustees then elected committees spanning finance, executive, supplies, house, benevolent acts, and medical staff including Drs Fuller Mullin Lincoln Snipe Barker Stott Peaslee Fox and Warren Kershner along with auditor Miss Marcia Moulton.

Bath City Hospital Fred JD. Hill Hill William D. Sewall J. R. Andrews Charles W. Welch Frederick H. Kimball Charles P. Wetherbee Frederick E., Drake Charles H. Cahill Samuel R. Verey Arthur J. Dunton Hubert H. McCarty Edward B. Smith Joseph M. Trott Rodney E. Ross Oliver Moses George P. Davenport Samuel R. Percy Mary F. Gibbons Jesse Donnell Harold M. Sewall John A. Morse Julia Watson J. A. Redlon J. A.redlon J. i. Andrews Frederick Drake BE. M. Fuller Seth S. Mullin James Otis Lincoln Langdon T. Snipe Byron F. Barker A. A

Maine Announces Baseball Schedule With Regional Rivalries

The University of Maine released its 12 game and more schedule detailing three games with Colby and two each with Bates and Bowdoin. Home games predominate with dates in Waterville Providence Kingston Durham Brunswick Lewiston and Waterville again. Scheduled matchups include Colby Brown Rhode Island State New Hampshire Bates Bowdoin and open dates.

Colby Bates Bowdoin University of Maine Waterville Brown Providence Rhode Island State Kingston New Hampshire Durham

Milk fund drive seeks donations for undernourished pupils

Letters were mailed to district residents by the North-Center P. T. A. requesting contributions to maintain school milk for undernourished children. Donations may be given to Mrs. Edmund P. Briggs, chairwoman, or Mrs. Ralph W. Bragg, treasurer, as part of progressive school policy.

Edmund P. Briggs Milk Fund Committee Ralph W. Bragg Association

Tourists to Head Westward After East Tour

Tourist travel to Southern California will steadily increase in volume during the remaining winter months and next summer. Harold Stern, manager of the Hollywood Plaza hotel, made the forecast after a lengthy tour of the East.

California Harold Stern Hollywood Plaza Hotel East

Expect to Break Westward Claim for Los Angeles Office Building Growth

An estimate after an exhaustive survey predicts 1926 will close with 1,423,000 additional feet of rentable office space in Los Angeles. Miss Sadie Armstrong of Trufant Street visits Berlin relatives as the figures hinge on future construction.

Los Angeles Fentable Sadie Armstrong Trufant Street Berlin, N.bh

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