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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
2
A local gathering formed the Pro United Government League to press for retaining the existing primary law and oppose amendments. Members, led by Senator Frank L Moeller, urged fair pricing for gasoline, praised veterans’ memorials, and discussed education, public safety, and civic improvements amid Memorial Day ceremonies and rough conditions on the roads.
A 76 year old founder is honored as a monument to his work for forty six years. Secretary Herbert Hoarer appeals to Americans to donate twenty dollars for South relief efforts. Treath’s twilight league expands to a four club format enabling two to three weekly games at the Summer. George McFernald of Portland receives a solid forty year recognition for faithful service as a letter carrier. Several serious highway crashes occurred amid heavy traffic.
Secretary of War Dravis praised in Chicago remarks as flood recovery discussed. Experts urge levees locks or Mississippi channel changes near New Orleans to prevent recurrence, outlook cautious for months or years. Mayor Thirestripe’s southern reception boosts inland waterway support. Thompson’s Chicago Gulf waterway gains favor with shift in opinion among Great Lakes advocates. Mrs Geiger and Forman enjoy Bath visit renewing old ties.
A 400 ton bridge span will be floated down the Kennebec river to rest on the Bath side and support the west draw tower. Work continues on repairing damaged piers after a sea and crane mishap, with multiple base cranes used to lift and position the span before further steel work is completed. A sequence of spans will follow as sections are set in place to advance the bridge erection.
Members of the Grange in this section are cordially invited to contribute items for this department at any time. Letters should be addressed to Grange Department, The Bath Independent. All such letters should reach the Independent by Tuesday nights.
Sagadahoc county Pomona grange held its annual memorial service with Dromore Grange at Phippsburg last Wednesday despite rain. 115 members attended. nine Pomona members died this year. The service featured welcome by Worthy Master Phyden Conant, readings, solos, and a debate on athletics and primary law. A dinner followed and plans for a Sagadahoc and Androscoggin Granges field day at Thomas Point were noted for mid-August.
More than 200 witnessed the four net comedy drama A Fishermans Luck at West Bath grange hall Friday night. The well balanced cast drew praise for Rose Prescott and Tom Manly with strong support from David Morris and Mrs Manly. The committee led by Leigh Reed received credit as dancing followed with a three piece orchestra.
A large crowd attended the Progressive Grange event at Richmond Corner on Friday evening. The first and second degrees were conferred with the senior and junior teams handling respective duties. Mrs Ruth McMaster led a sketch titled The Baby Show featuring four past masters and two grange officers as babies. Judges included Mrs Len Lamerenu William Dingley and Mrs EF Tarr. Len Lamerenu acted as doctor for the babies. The program and fun ran through the night followed by a supper served by the grange ladies with proceeds of 151 going to benefit the church.
Tuesday evening Enterprise prune gave a two net play and drill followed by a dance. Proceeds benefited the grange.
Sagadahoc Grange held its regular meeting Saturday evening May 2 at its hall in Bowdoin Center. The well attended gathering featured readings by multiple members including Sister Sadie Starbird and Abe Reed, with Law rence Webber and other members contributing. The program included recitations by Bro. Buker and closing with a song.
The highway maintenance program shows a 100 percent plus lead over April and May last year. State Auditor figures report 3 800 990 00 spent in April and May this year versus 1 five 23 92 for the same period last year. Weather aided efforts, though recent heavy rain delayed some work. May expenditures rose to 251 026 98 compared with 128 351 83 last May.
Merrymeeting Grange held its regular meeting Friday evening, with discussion and brief remarks. After adjournment, members noted plans for upcoming events and social activities in the community gathering space.
Dromore Grange held its regular meeting on Tuesday with an interesting program. Next Tuesday the group will welcome County Deputy Harry Rackley of Topsham for an official visit and an engaging program. It will be his first visit to Dromore in several years. The grange plans a public entertainment or supper in June.
Rehearsals wrap for Aunt Jerushy on the War Path to be staged Thursday evening at town hall by local talent. The performance will be followed by a dance after last week's entertainment drew very good crowds.
A Monday night reception honored Rev. F. L. Littlefield his wife Mrs. Littlefield son George and daughter Arline at Wesley church. The gathering by the Sorority and Ladies aid featured a receiving line with church leaders and trustees, a brief program of solos readings and a male quartet, and a time of cake and tea.
G H G Smythe, rescued three years ago at Fox Island near Kennebec river, has returned to North America from Toronto after completing a voyage in a small red canoe. He paddled to Rome, met Mussolini, received a Rome city medal and an illuminated vellum address, and says the journey involved multiple capsizes and hardships before reaching the Tiber.
Topsham Grange held its regular meeting on Saturday evening May 25 with strong attendance. Four more applications were received. The memorial program featured singing Beautiful Golden Somewhere, Psalm and The Lord's Prayer, Love Triumphant read by Ethel Blanchard, Abide With Me, a memorial address by Worthy Munder, roll call of deceased members and altar decoration, solo One Sweetly Solemn Thought by Gertrude Tarr, Crossing the Bar read by Worthy Pomona, Nearer My God to Thee, Benediction by the Worthy Chaplain.
The West Bath Grange schedules a special meeting Saturday June 11 with notable speakers including Charles W Gardiner of Springfield Mass high priest of Demeter John Abbot of North Berwick State master and Merle Harriman of Readfield State lecturer The event aims for a large turnout for Segrdahee County Also a note on Mrs Etta Trott and family visiting from Quincy over the holiday.
A crossword style puzzle with multiple horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include fruits of bark fibers and ancient names, rivers, letters, and abbreviations, with several entries pointing to prefixes, suffixes, and numeric hints. The grid lists clues for animals, cities, concepts, and classical references.
Final plans for the War Memorial building and club house for Roland Smith post of the American Legion will be submitted by John Thomas to local contractors. Work is expected to start mid June on a brick Memorial Hall with bronze tablets and a City of Bath Honor Roll, plus a clubhouse, basement, and kitchen. The project honors Bath residents who sacrificed in World War I and reflects local generosity.
The Junior Hospital League stages a benefit dance at the Y M C A on Tuesday evening June 14 from 8:50 to 1, with decor featuring a Japanese flower garden. Dicks Harmony Boys of Gardiner will perform, and tickets are available at Hallet’s or through committee members including Miss Marcia Moulton and Miss Winifred Johnson.
Gernard Stevens of Boston formerly of Bath spent a holiday visit with his uncle Herbert Norton of Marshall Street, sharing time during the seasonal break.
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