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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1926

Page

2

Local social notes from Bath and Sabino area

West Bath and nearby towns showcase family visits cottage stays church services and social gatherings. Residents including L A Jack Lisbon Falls and J Jack Topsham visit the Jack cottage at R 4 Mrs BE Stackpole rests at home with bronchitis. Various callers and visitors from Bath Freeport Malden and Lynn attend events at Rosedale and Sabino cottages while church activities and Red Cross work animate the week.

L. A. Jack Lisbon Falls John Jack Topsham S. Stackpole Ler Fred E. Whittham Bath J. M. Lemont Anna Nichols St. Johnsbury Fred Rose Rosedale Farm L. E. Mann Mr. Craig Portland E. R. Brown Louis Spicer J. B. Lemont James, Jr Harold Haggett Chester Lorentsen Quincy Harry, Jr Freeport BF. BR. Brown Merton Wright Wortland W. H. Larrabee George W. Scudder The Universalist Church Dennis Clark New Meadows Jessie Lynn Mass Miss Melanson King’s Point Charles Stilkey EF. R. Brown Daniels Malden Sabino Henry G. Hodgdon Henry Cotreau Eleanor Marie Cotreau James Thorpe Joanna Small Robert Small Sabine Helen Rogers Newe Meadows Inn Colonial Club Inn Donald Wreble Lowell School Joseph Dunning Millard Harpswell Andrew Dunning Cundy's Harbor J. Everett Mayo John Samuel FL Bates Arthur Larrabee Annie Conley Morthind J. Everett Mayo William Charlesworth Donald Milmend Eh. B Ernest KB. Williams Campbell's Pool Charlesworth Ida Bonney Russell Street H. A. Owen J. Hl. Stackpole Philip Campbell's Pond Dates College Lewiston Carey Stackpole Loring Smail Wilbert Beachmont Laura Cutting Meadowbrook Herbert J. Grinnell Grinnell Cottage Sabin Samuel F. Bates Wl O A. Foster Cathanee Delmar Hates Sublin Bates Red Cross Angie Trufant

Governors Conference Plans Announced By Gov Brewster

Final plans for the New England Governors Conference in Cheyenne Wyoming call for Gov Ralph Brewster to lead the delegation from July 23 to July 26 with a Boston and Maine rail trip The event aims to spotlight Maine and New England industrial agricultural and recreational potential and includes a banquet in Chicago and radio coverage en route to Cheyenne The Wyoming governor will host the group and the conference intends to discuss state problems and broaden regional influence Approved by New England Council and New England Society of Chicago arrangements معلوم

New England Cheyenne Wyoming Ralph QC. Brewster Gov. Brewster Maine North Station Boston & Maine Chicago Minute Man Garret Fort New England Council Poland Spring New Eng New England Society of Chicago Sydney S. Gorham

New Gravel Road Built to Gulf Island Dam Site

Central Maine Power Co announces a new gravel road from the Lewiston Winthrop route to the Gulf Island hydroelectric site on the Androscoggin. The road provides access for visitors and a bird’s eye view of Lewiston, with a planned parking area and guides to explain construction details.

Maine Gulf Island Androscoggin River Lewiston Central Maine Power Co Winthrop Maine Tower Co Switzerland Eaty Haive

Cute Little Operetta Presented By Youngsters

A small operetta performed by the pupils of Mr Sylvan Pennell Friday afternoon at Central parish school. The show featured a parade of dolls and soldiers with listed performers and a concluding note crediting Pennell for the production’s success.

Sylvan Pennell Welock Central Parish Dolly Leni Norton Virginia Ringler Dpareitle Deliysen Mary Sewall Alien Knto Mary Melure Patricia Sewall PARY Rath Vrati Patrica Sewall Vreeda Bisenit Ralph Dunton Detn Shaugh Hess Mary Mehure Virginia Kingsley Baieish Johnson Richard Pennell Louise Norton Own

Woolwich Summer Socials and Local News Mix

Community updates from Woolwich include a party honoring teacher Mrs. Georgia Lilly, church notices, and a long list of residents departing for summer activities. Marriages, travel to Augusta and North Conway, and preparations for summer homes feature among local social notes and small-town movements.

Herbert Monsey Georgia Lilly Day’s Ferry

Famous Bandmaster Directs Music at Salem Tercentenary

New England bandmaster Jean M. Massud, leader of the Salem Cadet Band, will direct musical programs during Salem’s July Tercentenary week. Massud, praised by Sousa, has long influenced band performance and reed instrument use, shaping orchestral effects from polkas to symphonies. He began conservatory study in Nice and later joined the U. S. Navy band before settling in Salem, where he led the Cadets and became a prominent figure in local music.

New England Jean M. Massud Salem Bath Sec Mifsud Ists John Endecost Old Mechanis Hall Wamilton Hall Jean M. Mixsnd Jobo Philip Sousa Korn Nice France Misaud Nier Municipal Conservators Seerge Testa Bamimater Prince of Monaco o+ Malem Tor Enczlih Aml Hesen Sever Clampeter Old Liew Dalton Misud Enthusiaem Constane Seem Miteh Elie Teacgny Tee Spyecker Frederod Pieter Vigele Fentel Canali Kaz Iit Orf Peat

Funeral Notice for Mrs Prescotts and Local Farewell

Fragmentary obituary notes funeral details for Mrs Prescotts with references to streets and places. Mentions Dew and families, a wake on a street, and several unclear names. The piece hints at Burial at a local cemetery and attendees, but many words are garbled.

Nationwide Independence Day observance by American Legion posts

Simultaneous ceremonies nationwide mark the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The event, led by National Adjutant James F Barton and National Americanism Commission director Frank C Cross, features the signers’ roll and a recitation of the American creed timed to the Declaration’s adoption moment.

American Legion James F. Barton Frank C. Cross National Americanism Commission Cross United States of America

Weeks Street pupils visit state capitol on trip

Seventh grade pupils from Weeks Street, guided by Miss Berenice Quimbr, rode to Augusta by motor truck. They stopped at Rich moni Corner for ice cream, toured the State House Museum, signed in, then met Governor Krewster at the capitol. Stops included Blaine mansion and shops in Gardiner and Brunswick. Funds totaling 18 dollars plus a 5 pound donation funded expenses.

Weeks Street Berenice Quimbr Augusta Richmoni Corner Mate House Museum Blaine Mansion Capitol Krewster Gardiner Brunswick South End

Bangor event highlights City of Ranger steamer plans

Markall A Haradem of Wath spoke at a Bangor Country Club gathering in Boothbas Harbor. Representatives from Eastern Maine Lines discussed the City of Ranger steamer's withdrawal from the route this season and the service planned for Bearth fray Harbor.

Markall A. Haradem Wath Boothbas Harbor Meamchip Lines, Inc City of Ranger Bearthfray Harbor Dortlandams Pew Service Amd Haraden Tewal Bie Diewethibeau Harter Bby Bux Company Ee Ae

Excellent Record of Miss Quimby's Pupils

A school report notes perfect punctuality among Miss Quimby's open grade pupils for a term. Several students including Maurice Bhaimdedl Stephen Marshall and William rue Iter are listed with varying absences and reasons. The record also mentions the funeral of Sarah A. Roger and acknowledgments to local individuals and groups in Winneganee and surrounding communities.

Mir Merenxepoimmies Sirvet ccv Tegett Maurice Bhaimdedl Stephen Marshall Mither Stephen Jive Winneganee Trelles

Untitled Names in Seemingly Jumbled Award List

A garbled OCR style list appears to mention several individuals including Laura Mitel, Leomard fLwsier, Isreirees Sotuin, Lewier Briggs, Margaret Minerlem, and Maurine Shaling in a year end awards context. The text is unclear but suggests a recognition or citation event with multiple names.

Reeves Mies Laura Mitel Thes Leomard fLwsier Isreirees Sotuin Lewier Briggs Margaret Minerlem Maurine Shaling

Thousands to attend National Grange session in Portland

New England hosts Maine leads preparations for the November Portland gathering with more than 12 000 expected for seventh degree ceremonies. Delegates from over 30 states will attend, with allied events at Orewe Maine and Hampton Beach drawing large crowds and rail discounts offered.

New England Central West Pacific Coast Portland Maine National Grange Massachusetts Leslie R. Smith Orlando L. Martin Vormont Charles M. Gardner Springfield Hartford New Haven Connecticut Providence Rhode Island Boston New Hampshire Vermont Pew New England Lecturers Orewe Hampton Beach William M. Jardine Louis J. Taber

Senior Reception a Jolly Morse High School Event

The 1925 Morse High School senior reception filled the assembly hall with graduates, parents, alumni, and faculty. A grand march followed a blue and silver theme with a Berry Orchestra providing music, and refreshments served in the corridor. The event concluded around midnight, marking a spirited farewell with smiles from undergraduates, alumni, and friends.

Morse High School Embly Lax Alfred Gannen Mark Jackson Adelaide Campbell Alice Whaen Mra Clinton D Wilson Arthur BB Karmond V. Haszard Edward Pomeres Alice Maseun Mix Marion Freeman Hester Kese Charles Piersen de Moree Bess Lad Berrys Orchestra of Brunaick Tae Morse Bewer Leo Rezal Hewt Sith

September nursing classes announced at city hospital

Mir Minnie E W Farbhib, superintendent of the Citys hospital, announces September nursing classes now forming for young women aged 18 to 25 with high attainment. Those interested may contact her in person or by letter at Bath 413 Hospital.

Mir Minnie EW Farbhib Bepital Ladie Sears Imiete Ted Parsinz Bath

Forcing Peonies Showcases Large Garden Specimens

An unclear note describes peonies forced by Mr Teelingami, noting six inch diameter blooms and comparing to a notable specimen by Mr Tweckas. The fragment hints at horticultural methods and exceptional flower size within a historical garden context.

Teelingami Tveeckas

Bowdoin engineer escapes arrest after collision near Portland

John M. Jaynes, engineer of the MacMillan schooner Bowdoin, narrowly avoided arrest in South Portland after crashing his auto to avert a head-on collision. Judge Hinckley declined a warrant, noting Jaynes showed excellent judgment. The crash damaged a shanty and bent the steering knuckle. no injuries occurred and the car was repaired. Jaynes and Mrs. Jaynes continued to Wiscasset Friday.

John M. Jaynes MacMillan Bowdoin the Co South Portland George H. Hinckley Jaynes Boston Main Street Thornton Heights Portland South Portland Court Charlies BR. Cassidy Mrs. Jaynes Wiscasset

Legion Boys to Open Largest Log Cabin in Boothbay Harbor

The Worlds largest log cabin opening happens next Friday evening June 5 in Boothbay Harbor. Legion Bath posts and Ladies auxiliary invite members and friends to join a supper and dance with Avery's orchestra. Delegations from Portland expected. state leaders present as Gardiner Rogers leads preparations.

Boothbay Harbor Roland H. Smith Post Bath Legion In Ladies Auxiliary Friends Robert Clark The Legion James L. Boyle John J. Desmond Co Thompson Bvos. Inc Rogers Hardware, Inc

Miss Oliver Receives College Position at Wheaton

Miss M Exelsa Oliver of 704 Washington street has been engaged as an instructor in the Bible Department at Wheaton college Norton Mass beginning in September. She will teach Hebrew history the required course and electives on the life of Christ in semester one and the Apostolic age in semester two. She refused a prize scholarship at Union Theological College New York City to accept Wheaton’s post.

M. Exelsa Oliver Washington Street Mount Holsake College Wheaton College Norton Mass Union Theological College New York City

Guerette Peters Wedding at Mt Mary's Church

Frances Peters wed Napoleon Guerette of Brunswick Wednesday morning at Mt Marys church in a ceremony by Rev Joseph Harris. Bridesmaid Margaret Deters of Philadelphia sister of the bride and best man Joseph Guerrette brother of the groom attended. The bride wore white crepe and carried roses. bridesmaid coral geraniums and carnations. The bride is daughter of Mrs Mazine Veters and works at Laird Sehaber Shoe Co Philadelphia. groom with General Electric Co Philadelphia.

Mt. Mary's Church Frances Peters Napoleon Guerette Brunswick Joseph Harris Margaret Deters Philadelphia Ami Joseph Guerrette Mazine Veters Laird Sehaber Shoe Co General Electric Co

Scientist Predicts Lithosphere Changes Over Timelines

Professor Jolly of the University of Berlin predicts the earths crust will liquefy in fifty billion years or less, followed by gradual continental shifts as new landmasses rise. He argues the process has recurred many times, while noting India acquired half of the worlds gold last year.

Jolly University of Berlin India

Digestive care note hints at regular morning routine

A fragmentary health notice discusses digestion and morning habits, mentioning FROODS BITTERS and a regular family dose. The garbled text hints at bowel and digestive regimens with suggested dosages, though specifics are unclear and partially illegible.

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West Bath Fat Medicine Co Norway NEY All Deiderm Gulf Island Dam Woolwich Day's Ferry Lilly E. D. Hardin First Baptist Church T. H. Fernald Isaac Howard Treas Ralph Rice Flora Hathorne Isaphene Dolloff God John 3. Keel Frank J. Walker Maxine Edward Hussey Ferry Moosehead Lake AL M. G. Soule Murphy's Corner Rodney Bailes Lowdoin College Eli Farrington Rockland William Gould Robinhood George Hathorne Lewis Dodge Laura Farnham Eleanor Reed North Conway Frank Sheridan Toston Charles Sheridan Leonard Lord of Millie Dodge Richard Stinsen William Stinsen Morse High School of Angie London Rumford Jane Hazel Ferrer Mia Alice Reed Payson Reed John Dewolf Barth City Hospital L. Wartsen Lillian Howard Miller Ber~ton George Petrie EB. Ferre Varney Gertrude Arthur Derevckings Dreseden Jesse Monsey Mountsweag Ruth Broecking Pree den Jiewellyn Beriley Ame Velnin Montaweng Ray Drescert Carmel Dresden Roy Titis Marion Liteth Eleie Eslinn Creliweent Siegars George Pibteerrs Btebecemenel Humphry Sagedshee Ferry Mermlay Ada Verrie Pigeon Cave Mas Amon Wallace Cedric S. Martin Bankrogrey Willian Halb Jaar Evel Jean Massud MRS State Capitol Bangor William Thiteault Henrys Sarah A Rogers Sarah A. Roger Seane Kecere Walter EF. Chase Bes Cemtral Comegregat Mariating Henry G. Hedgden H. Kegere Thurstom Sudhoms Myr Baral Waim Ek Conese Senior Morse Assembly Hall WDOM Legion Boys Miss Oliver Medicine
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