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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1927

Page

9

Five Islands Hinckley guest list grows with visitors

Weekend guests at Hinckley House include G F E Wallace and Marion Leeland, Charles Shelden, M Valase, Charles Whitteher, Frank and Frances Weigert, and many others from Providence and nearby towns. Local residents Walter Reed, Addie Stevens, Margaret Rooke, and Margaret Norton visit or work, while the Ladies' Aid schedules its annual sale at the Grange hall with a baked beans supper.

Hinckley House G. FE. Wallace Marion EF. Leeland Charles Shelden Herbert Moore Walter Reed Bath Alton Reed Roderick Douglas Florence Addie Stevens Margaret Rooke North Bath Otter Cliff House W. EF. Rowe Oscar Snowman Nellie Leeman Robert Leeman John B. Horton G. R. Harris Malden Quimby Ichabod Cromwell Fairhaven Mass Samuel Boyd Medford George Gray Charles Amazeen K. A. Freeman Margaret Norton FE. C. Boynton Rutland Malden Island Wallace Pierce Paul and Grace Southport George Hanna J. H. Murray Newton Center Herman Elbridge Mains George Yeo Bob Winchester Mr. Yeo Clyde Thomas North Jay Joseph Stevens William Chafe Cambridge Merton Davis Priscilla Dorothy Woodfords CC. C. Davis L. H. Rowe Webster Blanchard West Acton Isabel Carrie Stevens North Conway N. H Katharine Vendergast Adella M. Upson Hartford Charles Jordan Auburn Everett Reid Boston W. E. Reid Seguinland Lester Ainley

Golf on a volcano trip records unlikely feat

Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work and Hawaii Governor Wallace R. Farrington staged a quirky golf match on Kilauea lava and Halemaumau fire pit. Work joined the Hole-in-One Club with a distance of ten feet, while Farrington needed two strokes. Witnesses included Stephen Mather and Dr. J. J. Tigert. Also noted are vacation updates and a Washington district social line.

Hubert Work Interior Wallace RR. Farrington Hawaii Hawaiian National Park Kilauea Halemaumau Work Farrington Stephen T. Mather National Parks J. J. Tigert United States Commissioner of Education

New England Lumber and Timber Industry Survey

New England manufactures lumber and timber products valued at more than 46 million dollars yearly with about 15 600 workers earning over 14 million. The sector accounts for large shares of regional output and shows varied plant counts and regional production, 1924 national share at 3 percent, 1925 capacity use at 55 percent, and ongoing efforts to stabilize employment and modernize operations.

New England Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island United States

Shepard M'Arthur wedding tied to Maine and Montreal

Frederick J. Shepard Jr of Auburn dale Massachusetts married Elizabeth McArthur of Montreal at St Philip s Episcopal church Wiscasset officiated by Rev Charles M Tubbs with attendant Henry B Nash The ceremony featured floral decor a best man brother groom and matron of honor A reception and luncheon followed at the Kellogg summer home North Edgecomb on Sheep scot river Attendees included Mrs William P Hill of Bath and Mrs Charles H Mallett of Providence R I

Frederick J. Shepard, Jr Auburndale Mass Elizabeth McArthur Montreal Can Mary H. McArthur St. Philip's Episcopal Church Wiscasset Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Bath Henry B. Nash Wiscasset Church Palmer Kellogg Foster Kellogg Rebecca Nash North Edgecomb Sheepscot River William VP. Hill Charles H. Mallett Providence R. I

Personal notes from Dorchester to Bath and region

Mr and Mrs William Hurwitz return to Dorchester after a week with relatives in Bath James Ledyard and William Valmer were among Bath people at Portland Sunday Lindbergh reception Mr and Mrs Daniel T Dougherty attend Lindbergh reception in Wortland Bath other residents attended Mrs Margaret Dunham of Swans Island visited Mrs George Wallace in Portland Readville Madeline Liddell leaves Readville for Brant Rock Mrs A G Longley goes to Wal tham for a few days with daughter Mrs Frederick J Graf

William Hurwitz Dorchester Mass Bath James Ledyard William Valmer Portland Daniel T. Dougherty North Street Wortland Margaret Dunham Swans Island George Wallace Somerset Place Verey Vlant Charles Edward Quincy

Fiddlers Contest At Westport Monday Night

Fiddlers led by Uncle Jake Colby perform at Westport town hall Monday as critics judge the best fiddler with dancing before and after the concert. Colby’s orchestra provides music while townsfolk and visitors enjoy a lively evening. several local residents and guests are noted as visiting areas around Wayside Farm and nearby cottages.

Town Hall Jake Colby Colby Lawrence Charles Robinson Mixs Edith Robinson Charles, Jr West Side Kermit Adams Mattapan Maxs Hix End Arlington Mass Mayside Farm L. J. Jond Brooklyn N.Y Eva Smith N. W. Nelson Lexington Audrey Mary Bowman June Barbara Nolette Salmon Falls N. H Fred S. Bailey Ruby E. Lowe Velma D. Scruton Baltimore, Md

Grange Notes Highlight Irrigation Debates and Outreach

Washington grange leaders unite against the Columbia River irrigation project, urging no new government funds while local subordinate granges back the stance. Nationwide activity includes rural ministries, Pomona outings, and a Vancouver market sponsored by Pomona Grange. New Virginia subordinates form under Fred Brenckman as state goals rise. notable grange women Jennie Buell and Mary Meek Atkeson gain national recognition for leadership and rural literature.

Washington Grange Columbia River Virginia Fred Brenckman Washington, D. C Jennie Buell Michigan Mary Meek Atkeson West Virginia Atkeson

Local Families Enjoy Vacations and Travel Notes

Mr and Mrs George H MeElman and family of Bedford street are two weeks at Stevens cottage in Wop ham. Miss Elsie Wakefield and Mrs Frank Dixon went to Portland for Lindbergh celebration. Mrs Colin S Wakefield and daughter Joan return from Wortland visit with Mrs Wakefield's mother in law Mrs Frank S Wakefield. Jack leaves for Wortland to work on St Dominics church roof. Mr and Mrs Paul Arsenault with daughter Dorothy and Mr and Mrs E Arsenault and son John spent Sunday at Old Orchard.

George H. MeElman Bedford Street Wopham Elsie Wakefield Frank Dixon Portland Colin S. Wakefield Joan Wortland Wakefield Frank S. Wakefield Jack St. Dominics Church Paul Arsenault Dorothy E. Arsenault John Old Orchard

Georgetown Working League Plans Annual Camp Overlook Fair

The Georgetown Working League met with president Mrs. Bowen to finalize details for the August fair at Camp Overlook Kennebec Point. A carnival of months displays and an evening entertainment by camp girls are scheduled with a three o'clock start and a 5:30 supper.

Bowen Camp Overlook

Camp Overlook Notes Shows Girls Find Indoor Fun and Outing Joy

Camp Overlook girls keep spirits high despite rain. They use the large recreation hall for games and mud flat baseball on low water. Thursday picnic by Little River featured a 20 foot tent and army stove. Parents visit. rides to Bath and Five Islands enjoyed. Saturday night Baby Party led by Jeannette Pearson as prettiest baby and Mary Perkins as funniest. Church service attended Sunday. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Preston Winchester, Mr and Mrs Kimball Lawrence, and others from Arlington Bath and Woolwich.

Little River Mr. Brown Bath Five Islands Jeannette Pearson Mary Perkins Preston Winchester Kimball Lawrence Gay Pearson Arlington Herbert Munroe Alice Soule Dorris Carlton

Pipe to Cigarettes Replacing in England The Trend

In England the pipe loses ground to cigarettes especially in theatres and cafes while the pipe remains popular in clubs homes and rural areas. The meerschaum briar and corncob pipes have rich histories with famed types and notable anecdotes including Raleigh and colonial origins.

England London Walter Raleigh Virginia James I America Europe

Apple Health Advertising Campaign gains national support

A national Apple Advertising Campaign worth 4 000 000 dollars gains final approval. Apples for Health, Inc with Chicago headquarters reports unanimous Northwest endorsement from Washington Oregon and Idaho growers shippers and railroads. An All Northwest Conference in Spokane backs funding via per box per bushel charge and contributions by shippers and business interests to unify nationwide promotion efforts.

National Association Apples For Health, Inc Chicago Washington Oregon Idaho Paul Stark Applester Health, Inc Stower Thesr

Summer colds tied to missing vitamin A in diet

Observations by Dr Amy Lo Daniels of the University of Iowa link summer colds and related infections to a lack of vitamin A in meals. She notes children with vitamin A rich diets show strong immunity to sinus trouble and colds. Dairy products like milk butter and cod liver oil supply much of the vitamin A adults urge mothers to provide vitamin A foods to boost resistance.

Amy Lo Daniels University of Iowa Ascan Home Economics Association Minneapolis Marjorie Six Coleman National Dairy Council

Elmhurst visitor joins Augusta grandparents for stay

Miss Maurice Roderick of Elmhurst New York visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Maurice Roderick of Augusta. She arrives Saturday to join her mother and infant son who are guests of the grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Meister on Park street.

Maurice Roderick Elmhurst N.Y Augusta Carl Meister Park Street

Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses Host Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses of Lisbon Falls and their son were Sunday guests of Hon and Mrs Oliver Moses of Washington Street in an informal family gathering reflecting local social ties.

Oliver Moses Lisbon Falls Washlington Street

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