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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

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Elks Grand Exalted Ruler Malley Visits Bath Banquet

John F. Malley of Boston grand exalted ruler of the Elks visited Bath for a formal official visitation marking the end of a 43 state tour before attending the Miami convention. Congressman Carroll I. Beedy of Portland attended as a guest with 127 Bath lodge members present along with delegates from Rumford Waterville Rockland and Augusta lodges.

John F. Malley Boston Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks United States Bath Lodge Bath Miami Fla New Meadows Inn Carroll I. Beedy First Portland Lodge Joseph Soutar Malley The Elks Reedy Waterville Mr. Malley Yale Thomas Brady Brookline Mass Massachusetts Central Portland L. Eugene Thebeau Thomas J. Cummings John P. Carey, Jr Bath Iron Works Corp Mr. Thebeau City Hospital Cummings Edwin D. Hardin Winter Street Church Grace William S. Newell Archibald M. Main Thebeau

Maine boy aided in securing chance to attend college

Lewis E. Parlin of New Sharon faced a choice between the Eastern States Exposition trip or attending the University of Maine. Lacked funds, but the Portland Farmers' Club created a revolving loan fund enabling Parlin to start with 200 dollars, to be supplemented as needed. Notes secure repayment after graduation, supporting future students.

Hollywood Springfield Mass University of Maine Lewis E. Parlin New Sharon Maine State Chamber of Commerce Parlin Lester H. Shibles Lewis Portland Farmers’ Club W. H. Hunton Portland Maine Central Railroad Young Parlin Hunton Lewis Parlin

Enrollment totals mark party splits in June primary

The Registration Board reports 189 women and 186 men enrolled Republicans and 16 women and 17 men Democrats, totaling 408 voters before June 18. Of these, 188 enrolled at the board and 220 at ward rooms on election day. Ward 6 led with 47 enrollments, Ward 5 had 21, Ward 2 had 22. Mrs. Fred Norton died Tuesday in Lewiston.

Board of Registration Ward 6 Ward 5 Registration Board Ward 2

Ex governor Kendall arrives at Seabasco cottage

Ex Governor N. E. Kendall of Iowa reached his Seabasco cottage Thursday for a summer stay. He praised Secretary Hoover who was nominated for the presidency at Kansas City, noting Hoover’s strong support from the industrial East and his respected organizational power.

N. E. Kendall Iowa Sebasco Kendall Commerce Hoover Kansas City Lowden Illinois Hoover

Isle of Springs Visitors Stay With Marjorie Gilroy

Miss Stella Jewett of Isle of Springs is spending a week with Miss Marjorie Gilroy, enjoying local hospitality and seaside leisure together during the visit.

Stella Jewett Isle of Springs Marjorie Gilroy

Bath Fourth of July Muster Slated for Historic Fire Engines

Bath prepares for a July fourth fire engine muster led by the old Kennebec 1 of Bath, joined by diverse units including the Triumph of Berwick and the Water Witch of Waldoboro. Exhibits feature historic pumpers from Sagadahock Bath and Niagara Brunswick, with a parade of bucket brigades, horse drawn steamers, and modern apparatus. Invitations extend to fire chiefs statewide as organizers aim for broad participation.

Kennebec No Bath Edward H. Cook Portsmouth N. H Sagadahock Berwick Gleason & Bailey Water Witch Waldoboro Saccarappa Westbrook Kennebeck Brunswick Torrent Deluge Gen. Berry Rockland A. R. Havener Niagara of N. A. Burpee Niagara R. H. Counce Thomaston H. H. Easterbrook Westboro Mass William T. King Cambridge Maine Boston Red Jackets Senator Baxter Androscoggin Topsham Triumph Vixen Massasoit Damariscotta Hallowell Randolph Talicot Newcastle

Pageant is Complete at Every Performance

The Maine Historical Pageant is fully complete at each performance including the July 4 matinee and evening shows. Tickets can be secured via Pageant Ticket Headquarters, telephone 1932 Bath. Also reported are social notes from Bath and Boothbay Harbor about a family gathering and visitors from Newburyport and Beverly.

Bath

South End P T A closes successful year

South End P T A wrapped up a busy year at a Tuesday afternoon meeting. Treasurer Mrs. William P. Hatch reported 540.27 raised plus 125 from Davenport estate for the milk fund, leaving 79.52 unspent. Officers to be elected in September. Mrs. William H. Small received a crystal salad plate set. Delegates named for the Bangor state conference. Committees reported extensive work including 29 puffs, quilts, candy bags, school milk, books, and Christmas deliveries.

South End P. T. A William P. Hatch Davenport City Hospital Red Cross William H. Small Association Bangor Lelia Oliver Charles Perry N. Gratz Jackson Mitchell School Morse High School U. S. Frigate Constitution Winneyanee Weeks Street Mitchell J. A. Redlon City

P T A Discusses By Law Revisions and Bangor Conference

At a special North Center P T A meeting Mrs Seth S Mullin and Mrs Leroy F Colby were named to revise by laws to align with the state organization and report at a fall meeting Plans for the annual state conference in Bangor on Sept 21 22 were also discussed Delegates include Mrs Leroy F Colby past president Mrs L F Gannon president Mrs Seth S Mullin 2nd vice president of the state association Mrs Charles R Farnham county chairman Mrs T W Pease Mrs Daniel T Dougherty Mrs John A Le gro Mrs Arthur Sewall and Mrs Harry F Morin

North Center Seth S. Mullin Leroy F. Colby Bangor L. F. Gannon

Stan Henderson Named to Central Maine All Star Team

Morse outfielder and pitcher Stan Henderson is the lone Blue and White selection on the Central Maine league All Star, picked by Lewiston Sun. Other honorees include Hurley of Lewiston, Gaydos and Cobb, Gardiner, Hurd of Cony, Canavan of Gardiner, Anderson of Gardiner, Sadler and Hall of Brunswick, and Frost of Brunswick. Henderson hit .400 and fielded well, with Gardiner boasting three selections. Rexford B. Stover of Auburn visited with his mother at 183 Oak Street.

Lewiston Sun Hurley Lewiston Gaydos Brunswick Cobb Gardiner Hurd Cony Canavan Anderson Henderson Morse Sadler Hall Little Frost Stan Henderson Don Ring Sun

Gates at Bowdoin’s Whittier Field Dedicated by Class of 1903

The Class of 1903 presents wrought iron gates to Bowdoin College at Whittier Field. Edward A Dunlap and fellow grads from Brunswick and Boothbay Harbor funded designed by Harry S. Coombs and crafted by M. J. Marco of Bath Welding Co. The gates feature a bronze college seal center and custom hinges, assembled with acetylene and electric welding by two men and a blacksmith over eight weeks, framed by brick walls on Bowdoin grounds.

Whittier Field Bowdoin Edward Augustus Dunlap Philip Owen Coffin John Lincoln Mitchell Thomas Harrison Riley, Jr Clement Franklin Robinson Frederick William Spollett George Hinckley Stover Brunswick James Valenn Perkins Boothbay Harbor Bath Harry S. Coombs Lewiston Bowdo M. J. Marco Bath Welding Co Marco Bowdoin Grounds

Boothbay boat service organized to run Virginia steamer

The Samoses Steamboat Co has organized a company to operate the Virginia steamer. Service will start July 1 linking Bath Boothbay Harbor and nearby islands with weekly trips and Sunday excursions. Stock par value reduced to 25 and 190 shares have been subscribed among 40 stockholders.

Samoses Steamboat Co Virginia Bath Boothbay Harbor Islands Edward W. Bridgham Joshua L. Brooks Springfield Mass Newagen Inn Southport Harry W. Tucker J. A. Winslow & Son Capt A. P. Greenleaf Pres. Brooks Merrill A. Perkins George R. Yates Squirrel Island Nelson L. Jackson King Tavern Tucker John P. Kelley Lincoln County Charles H. Cahill New Meadows Inn Colonial Care Charles H. Hooper Henry W. Shugg Jr Arthur J. Dunton Paul M. Olm M. W. Sewall & Co Perkins Bros Harry T. Passmore A. Hallet & Co Frank B. Nichols Percy L. Nickerson Ellza Dunton Capitol Island

Dr A H Sturtevant Dies At Augusta

Dr Albert H Sturtevant leading surgeon of Augusta and Bath figure died Wednesday night last from a shock. Born in Dexter he was once employed by Samuel Anderson of Bath before Maine Medical School graduation. Survived by wife and two daughters Joan a schoolteacher and a frequent vant both at home. He served on the State Board of Medicine and Surgery. Misses Hazel and Jane Feero travel to Squirrel Island for the summer.

Albert H. Sturtevant Augusta Bath Anderson Pharmacy Dexter Maine Medical School Brunswick Samuel Anderson Joan Sturtevant Sturtevant State Board of Medicine and Surgery

Long Branch Farm Sheep Pastured at Bowdoinham

Hundreds of sheep roam Long Branch Farms in Bowdoinham owned by W. B. Kendall, famed as New England’s top sheep raiser. About 1,200 acres host 1,000 sheep with 450 acres in pastures and timber. Kendall recalls Sagadahoc Fertilizer days and hay shipments to Boston, noting 1928 begins a shift away from external hay sales as sheep feed locally.

Long Branch Farm Bowdoinham Bowdeinham W. B. Kendall King of New England Long Branch Parms New Moglind Bowdoinham Village Kendall Sagadahoe Fertilizer Company Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. F. Malley Fred Norton Real Arthur Allen Center Street W. Or Silas M. Oliver Ruth William H. Wilson John Holland Josephine Eaton Newburyport Fred Porter Beverly, Mass Frederick Bosley Sphier Elizabeth Charles M. Tubbs Barbara Roger South End P.T.A North Center Association Lewiston Sun Sports Rexford B. Stover Auburn Samuel Stover Oak Street Boothbay Boat A. H. Sturtevant Hazel Jane Feero William B. Kendall Long Branch Farms U. S Johnson Bros. Co
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