Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1926

Page

5

Bath Morse Alumni Hold Grand Reunion and Banquet

The Goth annual meeting drew well over 300 Bath and Morse high school alumni to Morse high, with Fred D. Hill giving prayers. Elder alumnae like Mrs. Ellen Haley Roche, class of 186? and 67 years since Bath high school, received honors. the 25 year class presented a wall clock to the Alma Mater and the banquet featured Stevens' orchestra, P T A service, and remarks from class representatives.

Goth Bath High School Morse High School Fred D. Hill Ellen Haley Roche Roche Assembly Hall Ann M. Iibbinson George P. Davenport Frostina Marston Rachel Shaw Hodgdon Maine Florida China California Clinton PD. Wilson Stevens Assembly William S. Newell Margaret Cuummings Flaherty Charles C. Low Clinton LD. Wilson Arthur B. Scott Alumni Association Alfred G. Gannon Rachel Shaw Wedgdon Viola Hogan Annie Torrey Miss Hogan Alma Mater Association Rachel Shaw Hardgdon Allan Rameaay Margaret Cummings Flaherty Edith Berry Horne Brenda Emery Hill Ruth Haskell Farnham Haviland Torrey Alfred Gannon Treasrer Charles ©. Low Bath and Morse High Low

Dyer to Speak at Maine Leadership Conference

W W Dyer returns from a global tour and will speak at the Lake Cobbessecontee Leadership Conference, June 26 to July 3, to show how Christians can unite sport and service. Dyer, born in Cliftondale and Colby alumnus, promoted athletics in Burma while teaching Bible courses and aiding converts.

Dyer Cliftondale Mass Maine Coburn Classical Institute Colby College Haines Newton Theological Seminary Camp Devens Camp Bartlett Burma YMCA India

Custom House Grounds to Be Regraded in City Square

The grounds around the Custom House in the square are torn up for regrading. James D. P. Sutherland of Barth wins the contract with plows and borrowed tools. The project aims to create a lawn and improve walks on the west front and north and south sides toward Lombard Street with a new cinder walk from the front steps corner.

Custom House Square James DP. Sutherland Barth Lombard Street

Maine hardwoods survey promises future development

Maine officials report favorable surveys of hardwoods from Michigan North Carolina and West Virginia forecasting increased demand and investment in Maine timber. The study notes widespread depletion elsewhere and identifies Maine as a key source for future wood products with plans for a statewide atlas maps and coordinated promotion led by state agencies and the governor.

Maine State House Middle West Michigan South North Carolina West Virginia Fx Neil Vielette State Forest Srmmissioner Alw Percy Todd Banger & Armstook Mattroid Bim Maine Hardwood Association Clarence Stetson Blaine SS. Wile Hiilaren Sawyer Ani Brewster S Connell Mark I. Herey Maine Associates Maine Publicity Bureau State Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural League Maine Development Association Richmond New York Northarelima Spain

Philippine government offers veterinary scholarship program

To meet demand for trained veterinarians in the Philippines and protect livestock from threatened epidemics, the government offers a scholarship covering tuition matriculation and laboratory fees to students in veterinary science.

Philippines

Legioners Will Build Fine New Clubhouse

The Legion Fentifinz Corporateom Lal held a meeting at the V M A to discuss replacing the old clubhouse destroyed by fire. It was decided to remove ruins and begin work, salvage valuable items for sale to fund building, including antique pieces from dark ages. Plans and proposals will be presented at an early meeting for legislative requirements and action.

Legion Fentifinz V. M. A. Reepmes Boer

Governor Speaks on Maine Military Training Camps

Governor Ralph O. Hreaster addressed the Maine Bankers association meeting at Polamwi Spring about Citizens Military Training Camps. He urged voluntary youth preparation, argued compulsory military training would follow if society rejects the camps, and praised the camps’ atmosphere and training as a step toward national defense and peace.

Maine Bankers Association Polamwi Ralph O. Hreaster Maine Fort McNinies

Energetic Woman Creates Demand For Her Product

Mrs Merma Richardson, wife of Earl Richardson of Westport, built a market for her jam by proving its appeal to neighbors and summer visitors in Florida. Her talent for jelly making and selling on Mahan Island drew support from local families and merchants, with Mrs Richardson gaining steady notice as her product gained traction among residents and visitors alike.

Merma Richardson Richardwen Westport Rerizi Richard Kiebard Sarasa Chiles

Governor Brewster Defeats Thayer by Fifteen Thousand

Governor Brewster secured a decisive victory over Thayer by a margin of about 15,000 votes in the gubernatorial race. The result confirms Brewster's lead in a tight campaign, with results reflecting strong support across key counties and urban areas.

Brewster Thayer

Democratic Ticket Nominated in Statewide Balloting

Maine voters nominated Governor Ralph Brewster for reelection and Major Arthur J. Thayer as his challenger. Across 401 of 519 cities Brewster led 43,251 to 28,421 with several counties and towns reporting results while Kennebec, Portland, and Rockland areas influenced the outcome. Republican nominees for Congress and state offices were endorsed without opposition. Thayer highlighted opposition to funding private schools.

Ralph O Brewster Maine Arthur J. Thayer Auger Brewster Thayer Rockland Portland Ira G.hersey Benjamin W. Blanchard Tangor Carroll J Beedy Wallace H. White, Jr John E. Nelson Congress Ernest L. McLean Augusta Richard E. Hersom Lebanon Charles M. Starbird Auburn Edward Chase Baring Frank A. [Eabeds Houston Elbert J. Hayford Edwin J. Morrill South Portland Major Thayer Henry F.cummings Kennebec County Cummings Ira A. Witham Clinton Bangor Waterville Eastport de Blois Allagash Aroostook St. John Monhegan Island

State Council Opposes Destroying Tavern

The State Council opposes damaging a tavern as meetings discuss public publicity and preservation. References to Augusta, Keonmeber, and various officials indicate a board planning sessions, notices, and future meetings for August, with aims to preserve property and arrange communications.

State Council Ravn Maine Lienelixa Augusta Skarman Paul Po Marzent Deretere Ef Reaper Brige Shih Pheneres Santer Nrlien Nargenmi Theo Bruce

City and County primary shocks reshape nominations

Monday's primary produced major upsets as Clerk of Court Fred H. Thompson secured unopposed Democrat and Republican nominations and swept both parties. Probate Judge James M. Jewell failed to win renomination from either party, while John P. Carey and Walter S. Glidden won Democrats and Republicans respectively in Bath. James V. Lesnony lost to Morace McClure on the Republican ticket but carried the Democratic nomination for county positions. High interest surrounded the county commission race with George M. Stinson renominated for the full term and Charles J. Dain winning the Bath short term nomination.

Fred H. Thompson James &. Jewell John P. Carey Bath Walter S Glidden James V. Lesnony West Bath Frei Partiex Morace McClure Republica Thomas J. Lynch Imu George M. Stinson Woolwich Charles J. Dain

Maine Officials and Representatives List Names

State Auditor Elbert D Hayford, Farmingdale Representative to Congress Wallace HL White Jr, Lewiston J Edward Drake Bath Walter S Glidden Bath William F Dunham Richmond Edwin C Patten Topsham County Attorney Arthur J Dunton Bath George M Stinson Woolwich.

Elbert D. Hayford Farmingdale Wallace HL. White, Jr Lewiston

Surveying Started for Bridge Approach Woolwich Kennebec Route

Survey work commenced for the Kennebec bridge approach in Woolwich along the Ridge route. Trees were cut as the road layout begins, with early plans to extend the Bath Side approach following new routing from Front and Vine to King Tavern and Bath Garage, replacing the old crossing on the federal lot. Crews are expanding on both riverbanks.

Kennebec Bridge Woolwich Bath Kennebec Front Vod Vine Streets King Tavern Bath Garage

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arabian Desert Bagdid Damascus Palestine Tigris Euphrates Vv. W. Dyer Custom House James P. Sutherland Legioners Vecte Mal Arthur L Thayer Somerset Hayford McLean Sagadahoc Thompson McClure Lemont Stinson Dain State Tradierd Redonpen, Wiscasset Charles M. Marbird Frei W. 3 Tesanehard John P. Carer Thomas E. Comiey Fred E. Thompson Register of Deeds Sankey M. Brown Reeve Higgins Sheriff Mt. West Bath John M Carey Fester I. Meserve Topsham Eduard W. Sampon Ralph €. Covel Martall A. Haraden Vath Raymond Powers Kain Bence This Weammner Lind Jc bremicie-Teiegrape Ralph O. Brewster J. Edward Drake Walters Glidden, Bath William F. Dunham Fred I L. Thompson Hiram S. Stevens Edwin C. Patten J. Verace Arthur J. Dunton Charles J. Cain George A. Waker Slenry W. Butler Clarence A. Dpeaxlee W. Leslie Maloon Bowdoin Ellis L. Aldrich Johnson Bros Co
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication