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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
2
The article reports a leadership transition with Fred Po Brit named to a key role, outlining the campaign to secure the chairmanship and noting the retirement of a long-serving figure. It discusses committee implications, party dynamics, and anticipated future priorities including traffic safety measures and industrial development.
The Maine primary nears with expectations of record voting. Republicans face several spirited contests expected to mobilize supporters across the party and boost turnout.
President Coolidge approves federal aid totaling 75 million dollars for highway construction for the current and next fiscal years. The measure supports continued funding for interstate routes, though the schedule list appears irregular and weather conditions affect play tests.
The Memorial service of Genesta Chapter OLBS was conducted in the Masonic Temple Friday evening. It honored members who died during the chapter’s life in the city. The session included an address by Mrs. Mabel Merrill and a report from Lucy Pike on the Grand Lodge of Maine meeting in Portland. A committee was named to arrange the annual field day of the Chapter.
The American Legion plans to supply up to 300 men for a city pageant honoring a state dedication. Representatives including James Doyle and Aviensta will consider providing soldiers for military features, with a cast of actors and a large parade of lights, soldiers, and dancers planned around a river route and moving tableaux.
The West Bath Grange program Monday night featured Everett G Lenent Dest Henderson and Edwin W Hargell with Senator Baxter's band delivering an excellent program of winter selections.Livzie Tiegeett and the men's choir performed, readings by Leland Ames, and solos by Shoal Henderson with Mrs Tenderoom at the piano. The event drew strong applause, ended with dancing and a cream and cake reception, and children’s night is planned for next Monday with visits from Uncle Josh and Auer Perushi.
The article recalls July 4 events in Greenville featuring a shipbuilding company exhibit and a Bath Department presentation by Thomas Albert Sherman. Eb, winner of the first general fire engine contest, is praised for his sport and firefighting, with awards for distance and endurance across various engines and a tribute to Nellie Nelson.
A dedication ceremony in Bath honors dead and living comrades with a memorial building described as a public shrine. Rev. James A. Carey praised the gallantry of French battlefield youth, as Battery TD saluted colors and attendees toured the interior. State official James I Bayle praised the memorial, followed by a supper hosted by Smith post auxiliary and TW Hyde camp.
Pageant director Miss Tanner seeks 15 experienced canoeists to paddle in key scenes on Mill Pond water. Volunteers will be asked to paddle solo in select moments and join the Maine Histories pageant. Applicants should report to patent headquarters for placement and details.
A city muster honors four families and the dedication of a new Kennebec bridge. It notes anniversaries of Bath fire history from 1850s to 1900, old steamers, and the Portland and Kennebec line now Maine Central. Fire buckets and antique gear are requested for parade participation.
The coal steamer Severance docked at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. with 8 000 tons of New River soft coal, the largest cargo ever to reach the city. The 400 foot ship, piloted by Capt. Lewin Oliver, came from Newport News and will stay until next Wednesday for unloading.
Lighthouse Service issues notice to mariners announcing changes to Kennebec Scar and Arsenal Shoal South End Buoy 38 now listed as 3rd class special. Also notes Mr and Mrs Howard Norwood of Warren visiting Mrs Thayer of Court Street over the holiday.
Mrs. Fred S. Coombs led the dining room effort and thanked the Legion auxiliary and the Ladies of the G A R for support. committees from both groups included chairmen Mrs. Coombs and Mrs. Florence Robinson with listed aides. Kitchen and other helpers from the Legion and Sons of Veterans auxiliaries were thanked for food, money, and service.
Nequasset Farm Bureau held a dress finishing session at the Congregational church with May 28 attendance. Mrs Oswald Jr Rankin Mrs Frank Bailey and Mrs John Gilmore led the committee and plans for a lamp shade program on June 19 were announced.
Col Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R states it will hold future meetings in the new memorial home of Roland Smith post A I in the Legion Building. The change aims to provide better facilities and a more central location for members.
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Members of the chapter express pleasure at holding meetings in the new quarters shared with the post. Both groups note the arrangement brings satisfaction and convenience for their activities and gatherings.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs William Daley, born at Bath City hospital Friday evening and died shortly after birth, was buried Saturday morning in Oak Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Walter M. Coombs of Belmont Massachusetts and her daughters Blanche and Emily Jane and son Albert visit Mrs. Frank A. Purington at 52 Lower Middle Street after being summoned by the funeral of Carlos B. Coombs, her brother in law.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tabor of Toston joined Mr. and Mrs. Perry Thompson of Elm Street for Memorial Day in Boothbay, spending the day together in the coastal town.
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