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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

2

Maine fisheries focus drives new industry push

A Maine gathering featuring Governor Brewster and government officials discusses expanding the fishing sector. Key talks cover cold storage advances, dry ice transport, and marketing improvements to boost lobster, bluefish, and crab trades, with plans for a Maine coast organization and executive committee.

Morrill Hersey H. F. Taylor New York Taylor Atlantic Coast Fisheries Corporation United States Bureau of Fisheries Maine Enoch Viper Camden Argentine Republic South America Argentine Ile Bureau of Fisheries Lewis Radcliffe Harry CC. Wilbur Portland Brewster Wallace H. White, Jr N. L. Jackson Congressman White Henry O'Malley Lewis Radecliffe Mark L. Dersey Ira M. Cobe George B. Morrill Ortland Horatio D. Crie Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission Fred B. Spear Mastport Charles H. Cahill Bath Lynwood B. Thompson Belfast Harry C. Wilbur Sea and Shore Fisheries Commmission Frank S. Willard Willard, Daggett Co Wortland Newcastle Philip Ricker Shorey J. Edward Drake Walter S$. Glidden Frank 2B Nichols The Times and Independent Oliver Moses Edmund P. Briggs State Ferry William D. Sewall N. Gratz Jackson Owen J. Ledyard Municipal Court Harry ©. Webber Bath Box Co Bowdoin Liew Com Donald J. MacMallan Arctic Circle

West Bath celebrates Mrs. J. C. Larrabee's 90th birthday

Mrs. J. C. Larrabee observed her 90th birthday at her daughter Mrs. Eugene R. Brown’s home in West Bath. She received numerous greetings, flowers, cakes, and gifts including three dozen roses from Mr. and Mrs. Kellogs Trowbridge of Bedford Hill New York. Friends and relatives from Bath Revere Portland Freeport and nearby towns attended and shared in the celebration.

J. C. Larrabee Eugene R. Brown Larrabee KE. Kellogs Trowbridge Bedford Hill N. Y EF. J. Allen Walter Loyal Freeport E. ©. Murphy Bath Walter Larrabee John Fred W. Larrabee J. Roy Larrabee J. Roy, Jr Revere Mass Alice Larrabee Lola Graham Dorothy E. W. Haggett Ernest BE. Williams Marguerite Stanley West Bath Morse High Central Congregational Church Marguerite Williams Gorham Normal School Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Miss Williams Gorham Emma Blaisdell Lowell School Thomas Point BE. S. Stackpole Colonial Louise Smiley Marjorie Smiley Sabine Chester Freeman Donald Eleanor Bates Wortland Samuel F. Bates Leonard Brown Phyllis Curtis Roger Holden Hayden Rogers Albert Wharff Jennie Hodgkins William Hodgkins Ray Arthur Hodgkins Portland Annie Trufant Tadies Wesley Mo EL Joseph W. Larrabee Emily Alexander Skillin Tra DB Neeile Red Cross Joan Hodgkins Annie Williams Rose Rich Miles Purington William Wosmer Th. H. Stackpole Philip Bates College Lewiston Carolyn Stackpole Helen Rogers New Meadows Inn Traco Neiley Harry AL Bates Tardings Almena Jaques Frank Jaques Ida Andrews Western Avenue H.R. Rich Charles Bates Benehmont Loring Small Henry Brown Topsham Gardiner Tlouis Larrabee Ernest J. Williams Allen Hugeney Brown Mar. Caeorge Shiw Woolwich John Pooler Waterville Pooler Everett Lemont John Phoarson Fred Kittridge Thelma and Vaughn Amiley Lemont Abbie Gage

Bankrupt Hearing Sets Trustee Appointment in Cookson Case

In a bankruptcy hearing, Evelyn Cookson, her attorney Ralph Date, and Thomas Fletcher appeared before Referee William Tall. After examination of assets, the referee ordered a trustee be appointed and scheduled a creditors meeting.

Evelyn Cookson Willian T. Tall Cookson Ralph © Date Thomas Fletcher Blow. Tagan

Woolwich Town Session Enrolls Voters for Primary

The selectmen and town clerk met at the town house to enroll voters for the upcoming primary election. Senator Clyde Smith of Skowhegan visited Senator F. W. Carlton. F. J. Walker, back from Miami Beach, plans to move with his family to Capitol Island. Frank Carlton and family visited his father Clarence Carlton. Mrs. Frank Lawrence and Mrs. Arthur Brooks of Cambridge Mass. returned from Salmon Bluffs cottage. Mrs. William Leeman returned from Hyde Park Mass. Raymond Colby of Billerica Mass. visits his brother James Colby. District No. 6 school closed due to measles, several children absent. Mrs. W. L. Leeman also returned from Boston area.

Clyde Smith Skowhegan F. W. Carlton F. J. Walker Miami Beach Fla Capitol Island Frank Carlton Frank, Jr Carlton Clarence Carlton Frank Lawrence Arthur Brooks Cambridge Mass Salmon Bluffs William Leeman Hyde Park Raymond Colby Billerica James Colby

Woolwich Grange Resolution on Death of Harriet B McKenney

Woolwich Grange No 68 notes the death of charter member Harriet I McKenney. Resolved the lodge lost a loyal member who always acted for the order’s best interests. A copy of these resolutions goes to records, the Independent, and the family. committee signs include John Carter Mary K K Hunnewell Sarat J Bailey.

Harriet I. McKenney Woolwich Grange Tath Independent John Carter Mary K K. Hunnewell Sarat J. Bailey

Senior School league to host baked bean supper at town hall

The Senior School league will serve a baked bean supper this evening at the town hall from six to eight. Several local residents and visitors enjoyed weekend stays with townsfolk, and North school notes list punctual students during a 120 week Spring term. Eighth grade graduation is slated for Friday afternoon at two in the North school.

Town Hall William Bird Frank Willoughby Abbie Newton Dixfield Norman Drummond Fenric Sith Frieda Smith Greenland N. H

Bath Visitors and Cottage Life Highlight Weekend

Bath residents and friends gathered across towns over the weekend visiting relatives and staying at cottages. Many names appear linked to Greenwood King Point Rose Dale New Meadows River and Rosedale Farm with arrivals returns and casual social notes.

Bath Trufant Fred Rose Henry Rose Greenwood Frances Noyes Ernest Coombs Auburn Annie Lee James Harris Lisbon Falls King’s Point Zina Clifford K. S. Starkpole Lemuel Liteh Florida Simianer New Meadows River John Poote Foote

Morse High Class War Over Banner Ends in Prisoner Swap

Juniors seize Senior banner in a schoolyard clash at Morse High. Junior class president Alfred Randall is held captive at the City farm, then released after the Seniors return the banner and curb the riot. Police called as tensions flare over the Spring fever caper and a dramatic flagpole theft.

Morse High Alfred Randall City Farm Morse Arthur B. Scott Charles Peterson Kelley Field Boothbay Harbor Pete” Duprey West Bath Bath Custer High Street Ray Stall Ansler Scott Principal Scott

State Uses Parasite Against Gypsy Moth in Maine

In cooperation with a federal insect lab, Maine’s Division of Plant Industry released 375 000 imported gypsy moth egg parasites across Sid ney Augusta Pitts ton Dresden Litchfield Richmond Randolph Manchester Bowdoinham Westbrook Windham and Lis bon towns. Since 1 years more than 6 000 colonies and 7 000 000 individuals have been released statewide. The program aims to cheaply attack the pest with a parasite that survives harsh winters and shows promise for control.

Federal Laboratory Melrose Highlands Mass State Department of Agriculture Sidney Augusta Pittston Dresden Litchefield Richmond Randolph Anchester Bowdoin Bowdoinham Westbrook Windham Lisbon Maine

Auto Collision on Oak and Garden Streets

Two vehicles collided shortly after noon Saturday at Oak and Garden streets causing a Marmon to strike toward Washington and a Ford truck to be demolished in front. The heavy Marmon hurled the Ford across the car tracks as both vehicles were moving slowly. Mrs Clarence Greenteaf and her infant son returned home to Everett Massachusetts after a week with Bath relatives.

Oak and Garden Streets Garden Washington Street Oak Street Clarence Greenteaf Everett Mass Bath

Genesta Circle Hosts Delighting Masonic Party

Genesta Sewing Circle at Masonic Temple hosted a charity card party with 42 bridge and whist tables. Prizes were awarded to both ladies and men, funds benefiting the Masonic Social Association, with a hearty net total reported.

Masonic Temple Genesta Sewing Circle Masonic Social Association Adolph Ehlers Harry EB. Stetson William T Skelton Bridge-Merrill, Inc KB. Page George Goodwin Verkins Greenhouses Ella Congdon Alice Litchfield Henry Bickle Harold Adams Charles A. Harriman Daniel Williams J. L. Howard Clarence Merrill Shaw's Book Store W. M. Hagan Roy Shackford Just Wold Thomas F. Perkins Jason A. Merrill Annette Merrill Carrie Thompson Ada Deering Sarah Shaw Alice Shackford Lida Howard Bertha Pepper Freida Bagdikian Olive

Girls Friendly Society to Gift Parish Kitchen

Members of the Girls Friendly Society held a supper at Grace Church parish house last week. After a short social hour and business meeting led by Rev Tocbs the group voted to present the parish house kitchen as a gift. Letters from other societies were read and the diocesan meeting is planned for October at Bar Harbor with a large Bath delegation expected.

Girls’ Friendly Society Grace Ehurch Tocbs Bar Harbor Bath Laren Gt Ec

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Horace McClure Republican Association TO Aid Fisheries E. R. Brown Cecil Tucker Bermuda Tucker Sarah Jninean Arthur Larrabee Ily Beatrice Merrill Bath Trust Mr. Mathies Cleveland Dua Bliss Hester Rose John P. Carey Bath, Maine Sagadahoc County State of Maine Prcebate Harriet B. McKenney L. F Atwood’s Edwin F. Flanders L.F. Medicine Co George M. Stinson Kennebec Peterson Genesta Circle James Edward Drake
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