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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

5

City Parent Teacher Associations Hold Annual Meetings

The three city PTAs completed their annual meetings with strong showings of progress, planned to attend the Augusta convention, and voted to assist in the hospital drive. The South End reports a record year raising 102, plus numerous community projects led by Mrs. Carroll A. Deering. Officers and committees were appointed for the coming year.

Augusta South End John Hunt W. W. Chaney Thomas TP. Black Chester Plant William DP. Pateh South Street Albion Corliss North Center Paul Dresser Herbert Maxwell William Soo Newell Varry F. Morin Seth Vs. Mullin South End Association Carroll A. Deering Redlon Diigham’s Cove William H. Small Pleasant Street Thomas DP. Black Mitchell School Leland R. Mitchell Weeks Street United States Grammar Europe Winneganee School Richard Quick William E. Smatl Benevolent Committee Colonial Club Red Cross SIO Morse High Carroll AL Deering Wellington A. Moore Johnunt N. Gratz Jackson William P. Wateh Wellington AX. Moore James FE. Lockery John Burgon William TE Small Mery William Jack Walter Potter Lelia Oliver William TL Smith J. Albert Redlon Effie Wright Charles Soule A. RR. Perry Ralph (. Whitehouse Pearl Dunbar Stearns Scott Elmer F. Campbell William Trott Ethel Bruce Press William AI Carrie Trott Clarence McIntire Mers Arthur Plant MG Gratz Jackson Harry W. Crosman James KE. Lockery William Rich

South Street Association Update

South Street association note indicates continuation on page two with terse details.

South Street Association

County Pomona Observes Annual Memorial Rites

Sagacahoe county Pomona grange hosts May session with Dirigo grange of Srmmswick on May 29 in Biz weather 115 attend. Memorial rites include necrologist Myrtle Cutler reading names, various readings and songs, debates on grange church ties and world wisdom, a harvest feast, tableaux and a college address by Kenneth M. Sills.

Sagacahoe County Pomona Grange Dirigo Grange Srmmswick O Jannette Berry Fred Rackley Topsham Mrytle Cutler Johno Randall Helen Gould Merry Meeting Grange William H. Gould Grange Fred Wo Rackley Topstils Worth Adgster William HM. Gould Bowdeiniam Delle Rackley Marion Plumer West Bath

Coast Guard Fire Destroys Home at Popham Beach

Fire at Popham Beach destroys Tareld Phinney home and threatens Coast Guard crew houses and the boat house. Crew and volunteers work three hours to control flames spreading from beach grass, with Mir Phinney and family losing all belongings after moving in hours earlier.

Coast Guard Popham Beach Tareld Phinney Phinney Mir Mr. Phinney Coast

Memorial tablet dedication at Fort Halifax field day

Governor Baxter spoke at Winslow Fay Field Day guiding the Port Halifax memorial tablet unveiling. He praised patriotic and historical societies, urged preserving forts and landmarks such as Fort Knox Fort Edgecomb Fort Popham and Fort Baldwin, and urged D A R chapters to care for historic sites along Maine coast. The Maine Central Railroad and state officials supported preservation efforts.

Fort Aitfax Taal Winslow Old Port Halifax BG. W. Cushman Auburn Baxter Alos New Eengland New England Maine New Tingland Nennebec Croc St. Lawrence PD. A. R Maine Central Railroad Knox Penobscot River Fort Edgecomb Popham Baldwin Nennebec River Fort Machias D. A. Re Belfast Tam

Excellent Memorial Day parade carried out in Bath

The Memorial Day observance in Bath featured 13 Rebellion veterans leading a parade from the Post Office square with Marshal William Wakefield and aides. The Sons of Veterans, Spanish War veterans, Boy and Girl Scouts, and the Bath band provided the procession, ending with a memorial service at Oak Grove and a supper for about 1600 attendees.

Ime V Post Office Square William Wakefield Willige Wilson Andrew Curran Plaven Rosene Belinson Melville Hier Rupert Miller Mervin D. Witham Boothbay Harbor No Pieces Lewis Yates Sons of Veterans Sanie EL Brewster Allen M. Trish AL Evans G. AL WR Harry Bennett Henest Edgar Pauline Mc Donald Edward L. Emimen Darth Vo Finmons Eugene MM Desmond James J. Morse Belarel HL. Smith Post Warner Frederick Clark Lincoln Gettyburg Stewster Edith Miller Charlotte Baker Sarah Garedon Orphans’ Home Ruth Leavitt Thelma Gulliver Dorothy Genevieve Wiley T. W. Hyde S. of W Sedgwick Post Ernest Edgar Kateon Dram Corps Bath Veteran Firemen Association BK. AL Garecelon Martha Wilson Janet Puffer Cor Freeman Eva J. Legont Dina Staples Nina Crocker Ruth Braces Gertrude Wakefell Helen Mefntch

Cosmopolitan Club Cabaret Postponed to Fall

The Cosmopolitan club cabaret at Masonic hall is postponed due to unavailable hall for two nights. Tonight at the club house a varied program includes the comedy Mt the Movies, then informal dancing and cards.

Masonic Hall

Morse High Juniors Name Graduation Committees

The junior class selects its graduation committees withwho will handle refreshment duties Elizabeth Helen Brown Ruth Willian 23 Lord Rosina Bates George Field for decorations Lloyd Trooker donors Wilson George Dow Geerfield Stewart McAlliter George Westen John Riley Burnham Denton Parreld Brown Gladys Bickle Doris Melyay Dorothy Breton Pauliner Nickerson Mary Conley Eisie Carter Ruth Fowle Dorothy Appleton Ushers George Field head usher fattie Trown Helen Harvey Quai Trott Katherine Trott Elizabeth Pandall Dorothy Hegne Beatrice Nichols Christine Lockers von bans

Morse Era Ton Elizabeth Helen Brown Ruth Willian Lord Rosina Bates George Field Lloyd Trooker Donated Wilson George Dow Geerfield Stewart McAlliter George Westen John Riley Burnham Denton Pbrreld Brown Gladys Bickle Doris Melyay Dorothy Breton Pauliner Nickerson Mary Conley Eisie

Romo jailed on two charges after Bath weekend

Peter Rome of Portland was jailed in Cumberland County after pleading guilty to intoxication and indecent speech in Bath police court. Judge Keegan sentenced him to three months on each of two counts. William Robbins pleaded guilty to indecent language and had his sentence continued. Bath and Bangor fire horns added to warn traffic as fire apparatus nears.

Peter Rome Portland Bath Fair City Cumberland County Peter Keegan William Robbins Bangor

Great engineering feat replacing steel bridge at Topsham

A historic report details the reconstruction of the Androscoggin River steel bridge at Topsham, keeping rail service through construction. The new riveted design supports heavier loads, replacing a 150000 pound old structure with a 200000 pound capacity, and involved multiple spans and reinforced concrete wing walls as part of the Maine Central project.

Androscoggin River Topsham Topham Bruce Brunswick Bovine

Bath Pupils Win Typewriting Medals

In a local school event, Bath pupils earned typewriting medals amid lively competition. Notable recipients include Brien Velina Corn, Faye Davis, Grace Field, Mary Sylvester, Evelyn Rowe, Gertrude Stewart, and Ischedle Pest, with teachers and staff recognizing strong performance.

Neer Sarre Mrved Meese Dbeieth Blaneie Toby Branth Cerwoerl Prate de Tee Orieby Brien Velina Corn Faye Davis Grace Tirth Field Mary Sylvester Lindenbers Evelyn Rowe Gertrude Stewart Orr Ischedle Pest Gertrude Milliken Mary Dalaler Hintors Lars Crocker

Memorial Day survey sparks limited damage across town

Fragmentary report notes minor disturbances during the holiday observance with civilians staying within safety lines. Local authorities recorded few incidents as residents gathered, reflecting a calm public mood despite sparse reports of trouble.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parent-Teacher Associations Pomona Sills Bowdoin College Belle Rackley Mars. Addie Alexander Marion Plumimer Dunhing Nellie ‘Pate Gertrude Orvishi Charinetta Sawyer Myrtle Cutler Annie Kennedy Krai Sterns Katherine Sweeney Kenneth ML Sills Mar Mar and Mry Albert St. Pierre Jannette Percy Arthur Plodgdonm Lester Sterns Maude St. Pierre Eleanor Skofield Philip Gregory William Titte Charles Saddler Marie Austin Bal Rogers Annie Cushing Henry T Fort Halifax Maine D. A. R Cosmopolitan Club Romo Maine Central Siesten Wonshad Batge Bone Adrecoggin Brunwick Lewiston Lexwiton Livermore Falls Denton Rusford Onze Art Pune Afb Tom Jebie Tovsham Jopsham New Bridge Loghime, Ene Bath Pupies Mr. Aml Fran. Maly Pires Sree Tka Evinrude Sport Johnson Bros Co
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