22 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
1
The piece urges every American to pledge by June 28 to buy War Savings stamps, stressing safe government-backed investment and national duty. It notes the government’s savings programs in repair shops, forecasts higher fuel and food costs, warns of wartime shortages, and affirms resolve against the Kaiser.
Local news from Winnegance covers illness and hospital visits in Keene New Hampshire and Portland Maine, church activities, outings, family visits, and community events. Obituary details for Mrs Annie Elizabeth Oliver accompany a funeral with community attendance and Red Cross involvement.
Mrs Sidney Holbrook and Doris returned from Canton visiting Alma Holbrook. Harvey Jordan and A A Shannon spent Friday at Bath. Samuel Holbrook left for Boston for a two month course at Franklin Institute. Charles Savage returned home after winter with Mrs Bradford Potter in Woolwich. Augustus Snow and Samuel Holbrook rode to Canton last week. Schools closed Friday for summer vacation.
Mr and Mrs George Curtis of Lynn Massachusetts traveled to Bath to visit Mrs Curtis aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs William Shea. Mrs Curtis long time Bath visitor previously Miss Maud Pierce. They traveled in a Nash six. Beacon street Methodist church members sent a large delegation to South Woolwich for evangelistic meetings led by Felix Powell of South Portland.
Woolwich community updates include District 7 exhibition by Miss Bucking and students, motto of patriotic displays, visits by Miss Sadie Bagley and Miss Emma Barnes, a silver fox nuisance, and Sunday school activities. Obituary notes Merton Allen of Woolwich died in France from bronchial pneumonia, revival meetings at Nequasset Methodist Church reported flourishing with multiple services daily, and graduation exercises at Nequasset Congregational Church showcased student work.
Amusement fans in Bath and Brunswick await John Robinson's Circus on Friday June 28 featuring a hip podrome program with riders from Australia and the Americas, women riders in international races, diverse animal acts, a 50-strong band of performers, and a Shanghai Chinese Troupe acrobatics showcase in America for the first time.
A vibrant display of equipment stands as one of the guost sights, enlivened by music from several bands of varied nationalities. The scene blends artistry and sound as performers from multiple nations contribute to the grand display.
Carl Coombs returns from Richmond after a visit. Miss Katherine Payne of Boston arrives in Bath for her annual summer stay with friends and relatives. Commodore George H. Sampson and Miss Marion Sutton of Kennebec Point visit Bath. Sergt Norman Anthony returns from Camp Devens for a 15 day furlough with wife and son. Miss Marie Fawcett, Bath educator turned nurse, graduates at Wesley Memorial Hospital School Atlanta. Merrill Clifford returns from The Texas Steamship Co. to Fairfield with plans to enlist. friends note his amiable character.
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