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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
2
A town meeting and national issues dominate this section with mentions of Wallboards Glens, Maine delegation dynamics, Baxter and Heaver in the Republican scene, Bath yacht launching, coal markets, and post office activity ahead of summer travel. The piece blends local industry revival and national party maneuvering.
The Morse High School Class of 1928 bids farewell to parents and teachers with remarks on journeys ahead. Seniors named to the National Honor Society include Delia Cloutier and Isabel Sturns, with juniors honored likewise. Awards go to students achieving top averages in bookkeeping and notable musical performances by the orchestra.
A Morse High School ceremony featured talks on chemistry education by a student leader and Latin language reflections by Miss Delia Mary Cloutier. The orchestra, led by Miss Frances Canning, performed well, with anticipation for the selection Damask. Delia Mary Cloutier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph K Cloutier of Granite street, was praised for her four years of work.
A valedictorian delivered an original address praising four years of preparation for life’s challenges. The speaker’s remarks highlighted perseverance, growth, and readiness to face the future with resolve.
The article notes prize winners led by Edward Malcolm Staples recipient of the Henry Barnes Wood prize in memory of his father and World War service. Miss Margaret Estelle Lord won the corresponding girl’s prize, Henry Clay DeLong earned the General Information test prize, and Charles Frederick MacDonald received the Student Council Athletic pin for his sports leadership.
The document lists graduates across Commercial General and Manual Arts courses with many named individuals including Hilda Na cine Bracey Isabel Marston Durns Thelma Winnifred Dearing Elizabeth Deering Henry Clay De Log Chirence Eaton Ruay Green and others. It notes honors with highest honor and with honor designations among the class lists.
Woolwich Grange observed its annual memorial service on Wednesday evening with a large audience. Rev. Plinette Allen led prayers and delivered the memorial address honoring the memory of the brave dead and the flag. The program featured readings, solos, a flag pledging, and a tribute to past members Torace Bailey and George McKinney.
In the city there are seven wards and Ward one produced roughly 38 percent of Morse high school’s 68 graduates this year. Excursion rates of one fare and a half to Portland will be offered from Bath on Ringling Brothers Circus day, with tickets valid for return Monday.
Mrs Samuel Kimball of Boston is visiting Mrs Albert H Shaw, accompanying a brief social call and acquaintance exchange.
The first Maine orchardists conference in Augusta urged new plantings of leading apple varieties where profitable. Attended by 14 county leaders and others, the meeting, under the Maine state federation of farm bureaus and extension service, discussed variety choices, economics, and territorial planning to boost Maine orchard development.
Henry Wentworth White and Thomas Dean of Somerset County along with Ralph P. Litchfield of York County are listed with Fred Sturtevant as the state department of agriculture representative. Arthur L. Deering and Albert K. Gardner are named for the extension service of the college of agriculture.
Pageant organizers reveal casting for Episode 1111 Scene 2 Arnold's March with General George Washington and Lieutenant Henry Steele among the roles. Additional figures include Captain Daniel Morgan and Governor King in Episode IV Maine the State Scene Debate 1819 with Ralph O. Dale chairing.
Mrs Martha A Rogers 90 longtime Phippsburg resident dies after a brief illness. Born there to Drummond and Sarah Cutting she remained a town figure and charter member of Dromore Grange. Survived by sons John D Calvin W and Elmer W Rogers and daughter Mrs Guy Crocker, plus five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at her Dromore home.
Charles W. Oliver of Georgetown died Thursday afternoon after six weeks of illness. A lifelong carpenter and boat builder, he was born to James and Betsy Oliver in Georgetown. He spent winters in Newburyport with son Leon E. Oliver and returned home before falling ill. Survived by his wife, one son, Leon, and two sisters Mrs. Alice B. Oliver and Mrs. Myra F. E. Sly of Waltham, Mass.
Mrs. Charles Sylvester after a stay in a Portland hospital has returned home for a recovery period. Friends report she is improving. The article notes the nearby Bowdoinham Post Road school on that road closed recently.
Mrs Nellie Sylvester teaches as Irene Millay passes state exam to enter high school. Bushes burned along roadsides to improve highways. George Jack visited his mother Tina Jack. Fred Heath weekend in Massachusetts. The Vrooms plus sister and friend visited Annie Cobb. Harold Clay and family visited Frank Jenkins then returned to Massachusetts. Frank Temple and Miss Temple from Massachusetts visited. Weston family from Gardiner visited Frank Heath. Mr Mitchell and family attended Freeport graduation as one of his brothers belonged to the class.
Dr Frederick Bosworth Percy 71 native of Bath brother of Augustus A Percy Yale 1877 graduate died at his Brookline home 198 Aspinwall Ave He was a longtime professor of materia medica at Boston University Medical School served on Brookline school committee and supported tuberculosis state control He is survived by widow daughter and three sons with relatives in Bath Arlington and New York all noted for affiliations with St Pauls Brookline Yale and Massachusetts Homeopathic Society
In Bowdenham Maine on June 19 1928 Charles B Randall thanks Republican voters of Sagadshoek County for support in the primary election Monday. He pledges fair handling of duties as County Commissioner and to serve all with care and attention.
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