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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
4
Local society notes from Wiscasset detailing visits among families from Danville New Hampshire Philadelphia Camden and Maine towns. Residents travel to Boothbay Harbor Pemaquid Point and Augusta. many guests arrive at summer homes in Edgecomb Davis Island and Lime Rock City.
A lyrical description of two immense steel bridges rising over a river, as their towering forms symbolize progress. The prose contrasts ancient waters and modern construction, noting the bridge as a lasting feat that reshapes travel and demands a tribute from nature.
Eight year old Joseph Babine son of Mr and Mrs Eleazer Babine of North Street was saved from drowning Sunday afternoon at the Maine Central railroad dock near the Ferdinando Gorges car boat. Charles Elliott and Alexander McDougall both excellent swimmers leaped into the water and pulled him from the water after he was going under for the third time. They had earlier borrowed an oval life preserver from the car boat and Babine used it to paddle beyond his depth before it escaped.
Bob Toothaker told Brunswick fans the new Brunswick team starting Saturday will outplay Bath. He will lead the squad with stars Jack Holabird Walker and Kennebunkport Collegians alum Ken McGouldrick and Bowdoin southpaw Paul McGouldrick. A home and home series follows as the Pageant departs.
Mrs. Oliver Moses hosted bridge and tea at Paradise Spring team rooms Thursday afternoon. John Presley, recently injured at Citizens Coal Co. wharf end, is a patient at City hospital and much improved. Mr. and Mrs. David Sprague arrived Friday from Arlington, Mass., to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shaw on Oak Street. Mrs. Fred W. Harrington of Quincy and daughter Katherine of Arlington, Mass., formerly of Bath, are at their former home, 276 Washington Street.
West Bath and surrounding towns welcome visitors and relatives to Birch Point and Campbells Pond cottages. Numerous families from Somerville Boston Auburn Everett Portland and New York passed the weekend or week at Larrabee and related cottages with plans to stay through July.
Topsham Grange attracted 125 members and visitors from West Bath Dirigo and Pine Tree Granges for a men s night program led by lecturer Warren Morrill. The evening featured music readings skits a radio segment and vocal performances by local members.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball of Brookline Massachusetts visits Mr. and Mrs. Davis Hatch. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Armes of Topsham were Sunday guests with relatives in town.
The article notes corn and clover seed should come from districts with similar soil conditions. It emphasizes that northern states need alfalfa seed from plants that survive harsh winters and corn from plants maturing before early frosts.
The Bell system plans a major 1928 expansion constructing 23000 miles of pole line and installing 950000 poles to extend telephone service nationwide. The project aims to improve rural and urban communications with a vast network upgrade.
Woolwich week notes many arrivals and social calls. Mrs Wilbur Howe and family motor in from Esmond to stay with relatives. Several visitors from Gardiner Portland and Bath frequent local homes and the Center Baptist church hosts services and a praise meeting.
Clifton O. Page son of Mr and Mrs Orville E Page of 434 Middle Street has been appointed headmaster of the Country Day School in Indianapolis Ind He will assume duties July 5 after finishing duties as a reader for the College Entrance Examination Board at Columbia University Page a Bowdoin graduate class of 1913 studied at Harvard and Columbia was Phi Beta Kappa and was a dramatic coach at the Taft school Wa ter town Conn prior to his tenure at Scarborough High School and the American Telephone and Telegraph Co He previously taught English and dramatics in Springfield Mass and at Lawrenceville School in New Jersey
Bath prepares a five division parade Wednesday at 10 am for the State of Maine Bridge Dedication Muster. More than 1,000 firemen from Maine, 13 historic hand engines, modern apparatus, drum corps and bands parade from Center Street School to York and back, marshaled by Major Edwin L. Emmons. The display traces fire fighting's evolution from bucket brigades to contemporary equipment, with hundreds of men, tubs, reels and horse drawn carts.
The Country Day School in Newton Massachusetts named Mr Page to head the English department. He previously led at Lawrenceville School New Jersey for several years and has directed boys summer schools in Maine and Vermont for over a decade. He also led a European tour for a group of boys and authored several books.
Thirteen boys returned from the State Y M C A Leadership Conference reporting a fine profitable time. Davenport estate trustees funded travel and the Y M C A rest room is highlighted during the Pageant. Banquet tables loaned to Kennebec Canneries, summer repairs underway, and plans for winter schedule.
Mrs Edward Thornton and son Ed ward Jr of Boston visit her mother Mrs Parris on Hinckley street. Mr and Mrs Harold Dolloff of Portland spend the holiday with Mr and Mrs Cuvier Dolloff on Washington street. Mrs James Dunton of Court street returns from Hud son Mass with daughter Mrs James Manier. Bowen Torrey of New York City, formerly of Bath, stays with Hon Joseph Torrey on Middle street. Mr and Mrs Charles F Eaton of North Weymouth Mass spend the week in Bath with Mr and Mrs Harold Small on Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Frank Kelley of Winchester Mass attend funeral of Mrs Emma Knapp at the Old Ladies home Tuesday afternoon.
The short tailed shrew is probably the most numerous mammal in the eastern United States. It inhabits wooded lands cut over forests fields and along streams where the ground is soft enough to allow its terratic runways.
The text notes lemmings resemble heavy field mice with short tails. Their Arctic habitat features winding branched tunnels with underground moss lined rooms. They do not hibernate.
Knife pleated skirts are displayed with hand tinted designs in pastel colors, showcasing Paris couture.
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