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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

6

Community Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Winneganee Community club held its annual meeting on Thursday night with officer elections led by President Harry C. Webber and reports read from club officers. The treasurer noted the clubhouse note had been reduced to less than one fifth of the original amount, and plans were set for summer improvements and a possible lawn party.

Winneganee Community Club Harry C. Webber Reuben H. Purington Olney ©. Perry Frank Derry Charles E. Preble Joseph Th. McCutcheon John G. Morse Fuure Joseph B. McCutcheon Wilton G.tates House Committee Dromore Grange American Legion Legion

Tle au Haut Island Featured In Penobscot Bay Scene

One of Penobscot bay’s most picturesque islands, Tle au Haut, rises high on the eastern side. A very high point dominates the landscape as locals note the scenic outlook. Community notices describe regular Ladies' aid meetings, Grange events, and local visits. Road Patrolman Coffee toured the village with the round machine. Dro more Grange enjoyed a lively Tuesday night with a well received music program and plans for June Sagadahoe Pomona on Five Islands. Evening Workers met at Mrs. Preble’s, with next Monday’s gathering set for Mrs. Coombs.

Dromore Grange Five Islands Sagadahoe Pomona Orange Charles E. Preble High Street Fred S. Coombs

Forests Open for Free Camping with Simple Permits

The Forest Service promotes national forest recreation with free camping and accessible trails. Permits allow five acre rentals for 1 to 30 years, costing $5 to $25 for private residences and $50 to $250 for resorts. A forest supervisor oversees permits and summer leases require clear public-need justification.

Forest Service American Tree Association of Washington Congress Eastern National Forests

Corliss Sunday School May Change Its Hour

Corliss street church Sunday School workers discussed shifting the lesson before the church service for the summer. The plan was approved for a school vote next Sunday. A program committee including Rev. Robert H. Carey and Sidney J. Eaton will arrange winter meetings with special features.

Sunday School Workers of Corliss Street Eaton Robert H. Carey Sarah Coombs John Hunt E.R. Wright

Sunday school to Ocean Park trip funded in August vote

The group named Mrs John int Rev Robert A Carey Supt Eaton Miss Evelyn Dodge Miss Eula Fielding and Marry McIntire as attendees. It was decided to send one representative for ten days in August pending funds. Abby McCabe will investigate fundraising options. July and August meetings are omitted with September second Tuesday set as the next meeting. All future meetings will be in the small vestry unless otherwise voted. Treasurer reported a pleasing balance on hand.

John Int Robert A. Carey Eaton Evelyn Dodge Eula Fielding McIntire Ocean Park Abby McCabe George L Foxboro Mass Dromore Ray Campbell Lloyd Barring Barring George N. Cutting Cross Roads Totman Popham Beach Lords Vpophaca Beach Small Point Beach Eric Carlson Frederick Cobb Katherine Johnson Percy Johnson Waterville Brooklyn N. Y Edward Thomas Bath Hattie Malcom Hiram Malcolm Cora Malcolm James Malcolm Gardiner Jane Wyman Winneganee Wyman Ernest Morgan South Portland Andrew Derry Meadowbrook Selectman J. Thadford Sprague Small Point Edwin M Parker Head Mark L. Percy Galen P. Daley George Chandler Bath City Hospital Mr. Chandler Riverside Walter Williams Murray Trask William Pallett Lynn Elbridge W. Morse Maxwell John Young Boston Joseph Young M. F. Wilbur William TL Guptil Brunswick M. E. Wilbur Waltham Cox's Head Margaret Perry Portland Superintendent of Schools Center School House H. B. Bass Alvin Coss Forest Hills N. Aa W. FE. MelIntirest Mountain View Farm Percy Varvin Friends Philadelphia Alliquippa Hotel

Second June Session of Probate Court in Sagadahoc County

Sagadahoc county probate court, with Judge Lowell presiding, grants and filings include wills allowed for Mary N. Pinkham of Bath, Frances A. White of Topsham, and others. estates under administration for several residents. inventories filed. bonds, trustees, and licenses to sell real estate addressed. various executors and guardians appointed.

Sagadahoe County James Ss. Lowell Mary N. Pinkham Bath Chester Colby Frances A. White Topshiain William Alexander William EF. Richardson Whippsburg Walter BE. Richardson James TD Lawrence Arrowsie Fred L. Lawrence Charles J. Wright Effie C. Wright Evelyn K. Tabor Lucinda T. Sprague Blanche EK. Ames Woolwich Annie Henderson Sarah P. J. Hathorne Alton Th. Thwing Carrie Shaw Enoch Y. Shaw Topsham Robert Fulton Bowdoinham Harriet J. Fulton Sarah Elizabeth Frost William EF. Frost Betsy Ann Payne William 0. Kimball John H. Payne Lillian Tr Harold D. Deering Lulu Atkins Guardian

Old Cedar Dug Out Arrives in Bath

An over 100 year old cedar dugout from Haiti, roughly hewn and about 12 feet long with a three foot beam, arrived at Fremont Rowe's Commercial street antique shop in Bath. The single piece craft features a hollow stern for sculling and a long keel, showcasing hours of work and drawing many visitors. Miss Sarah Munsey and Lorrain Price are noted in local health and work news respectively.

Fremont Rowe Commercial Street Maine Haiti Meine Capt

Phippsburg Plans First Public Graduation Exercises

Phippsburg seniors will hold their first public graduation at the Center church on Friday June 25 with examinations led by Superintendent John H. Carter. Top students include Caroline A. Oliver valedictorian Doris Pushard salutatory Edmond Collins history Burleigh Williams prophecy and Jorena Gilliam gifts. Class colors are rose and green with motto Ever Onward. The program features music and other events and all are invited.

Phippsburg Center Center School John H. Carter Morse High Caroline A. Oliver Winneganee Doris Pushard Edmond Collins Burleigh Williams J.0rena Gilliam

First arrivals at Hotel Riverside list local guests

William A. Spinney of Medford Captain Charles Lysell of Cambridge Mrs William Gould Josephine Cooper Malden Alvin Lodge Albany Mr and Mrs FE Van Dyck Brooklyn Mr and Mrs John Christianson and Herbert G Wilson Laconia. Van Dyck chairs church trustees where Dr Cadman presides. The church donated 25000 on Cadman's 25th anniversary and he earns 12000 yearly. Two speed boats towed after trouble off Pond Island Sunday. Lysell recalls Lykens voyage off Cape Ann and 17 men washed overboard from his ship Portland reaction remains vivid.

Hotel Riverside William A. Spinney Medford Mass Charles Lysell Cambridge William Gould Josephine Cooper Malden Alvin Lodge Albany N. Y FE. M. van Dyck Brooklyn John Christianson Herbert G. Wilson Laconia N. H van Dyck Cadman Pond Island Coast Guards Riverside Lykens Wainwright Cape Ann Portland

Mrs Wilfred Chaney Attends State Baptist Convention

Mrs Wilfred Chaney returned Wednesday from Rockland after attending the first two days of the annual State convention of Baptist churches. She represented Corliss Street church of this city.

Mra Wilfred Chaney Rockland State Convention of Baptist Churches Corliss Street Church

Salmon Planted in Sebago Lake as Fisheries Work Continues

About 67 000 two year old salmon were released from the Raymond hatchery into Sebago Lake and tributaries under the supervision of Superintendent Briggs. Willis Parsons and Cumberland County Fish and Game Association joined the observation.

Raymond Hatchery Sebago Lake Briggs Willis FE. Parsons Dover Foxcroft Inlands Fisheries and Game Cumberland County Fish and Game Association

Maine Writers Research Club to Meet in Lewiston

A Maine Writers Research Club gathering is set for June 11 at the DeWitt Hotel Lewiston with lunch at 12 15. Mrs Florence Waugh Danforth is to give a short address and members will discuss sources and scope for The Story of the Indians of Maine and Maine Indian Legends.

Maine Writers Research Cub DeWitt Hotel Lewiston Lanchean Florence Waugh Danforth Maine Committee On

Time discord in Lewiston clocks prompts comment

J W Thompson of Lewiston complains of time confusion in Lewiston with the city clock on standard time while Bates mill and United Baptist church clocks show daylight time and seem out of step. Six organizations plan Portland gathering June 8 to 10 for their fifty ninth annual meeting.

J. W. Thompson Lewiston Lewister Portland Grand Army of the Republic Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Daughters of Veterans Sons of Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Women’s Relief Corps

Memorial Service and Address at Woolwich Grange

Woolwich Grange held a memorial service on June 2 despite threatening weather with 4 goodly numbers present. The program included hymns, psalms, readings by members, and an address by Worthy Master Frenk Nailer. The gathering honored 102 deceased members, urged ongoing commitment to agriculture and fraternal ideals, and reflected on American farming heritage and patriotism.

Woolwich Grange The Grange Bernie Bailey Frenk Nailer John Carter Father Bailey Chartie

Maine groups plan statewide drive to enroll boosters

Representatives from every county met in Augusta to launch a week long June 21 enrollment drive for the State of Maine Associates a coalition of the governments chamber of commerce agricultural league and public publicity bureau aimed at gathering one dollar pledge cards and buttons and funding surveys of the state's industrial prospects under Maj. Gen. Mark L. Hersey as executive director with broad cooperation from business organizations and professional clubs.

Council Augusta Iaid State of Maine State of Maine Associates State Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural League State of Maine Publicity Bureau Maine Development Association State of Maime Associates United State Maine Mark L. Her=sey Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade Scouts Maine Pharmaceutical Association American Legion Maine Automobile Association Bangor Kennebec Brewster Gen. Hersey Philip Ricker Shorey

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