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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1928

Page

8

Fraser Pratt Wedding United at Nazarene Church

Beforson congregation in Bath united in marriage Monday night as William I ra Fraser and Miss Harriet Wy Pratt wed in a service led by Rev. Howard Prett. The couple, both of Bath, reside at 80 Chestnut Street and will live there after a reception at the bride’s home.

Beforson Church of the Nazarene William I.raser Tlarriet Wy Pratt Bath Howard Prett George TH. Pratt Howard McNevil Sarah Pratt Martha Wail Chestnut Street Helen Mulligan Martha Hall Melvin Pratt Charles McNineh Major Vraser Smith's Shoe Repairing Establishment Hisbride George H. Pratt Woolworth’s Chestnut Wirect

Maine Schools Observe Temperance Day Next Monday

Maine law requires public schools to observe Temperance Day. Bath schools are not in session, so Supt. C D Wilson declares next Monday for observance with WoCoUTU approval. The state provides literature for teachers and activities for students including Longfellow birthday, essays, and prizes. Rev Weston I Holman added as speaker for Willard meeting at the Y M C A on Thursday at 2 50 PM.

Maine Bath Supt. C.D. Wilson Wo Co CT. UU Longfellow Unon Union Weston I. Holman Willard

Degrees Confered On 25 Candidates At West Bath Grange

The first two degrees were conferred on 25 candidates at West Bath Grange Hall Monday evening before an audience of over 100 members. Next Monday the three additional degrees will be conferred followed by a Harvest Feast. A Harvesters rehearsal is planned Wednesday at the grange hall. Sugadahoc Ponoua meets in Richmond Wednesday at Enterprise Grange Hall with Frank P. Washburn, commissioner of agriculture, among the principal speakers.

West Bath Grange Hall Grange Hall Sugadahoc Ponoua Richmond Enterprise Grange Hall Frank I’. Washburn

Junior Girls Choir Stage Social Event and Recital

The Junior Girls choir of People's DPaptictehavel presented an entertaining social with decor in red white and blue to honor Washington's birthday. The program featured songs and recitations by Mary Anderson Gwendolyn Leonard Edith Nickerson and others with Mrs LeRoy Colby praised for training. Washington pie and hot chocolate followed by games and a social hour.

Mary Andersen Ustiard Gawendelgar Seounu di Oseng Mary Anderson Laura Pushard Gwendolyn Leonard Edith Nickerson Gladys Anderson Pauline Russell Catherine

Death of West Bath summer resident L W Liteh

L W Liteh a well known Summer resident of West Bath and owner of multiple east shore lots on the New Meadows river died last week in Somerset Florida. He lived in Lynn Massachusetts for years in the shoe manufacturing trade and spent summers in West Bath winters in Florida. He went South in November and for six weeks had been very ill.

LW. Liteh West Bath New Meadows River Webster House Somerset Fla Fred I Reed

Bath widow dies of pneumonia in hospital

Luella Mereen 42, wife of Samuel Mereen, of 220 Oak Street, died Tuesday morning at Bath City Hospital from pneumonia. Burial will be in Georgetown after Mineral soloes Thursday at Chadbourne's undertaking rooms. Mrs Mereen formerly of Georgetown had lived in Bath about three years.

Luella Mereen Samuel Mereen Oakstreet Bath City Hospital Georgetown Austin and Plaza Oliver Rattle Suth Chadbourne

Bath Rotarians Hear on Paper Making Industry

Bath Rotary luncheon features Worthen E K Brown a Morse High graduate and Wejepscot Paper Co. engineer who traces paper history from papyrus to wood pulp notes. He demonstrates pulp samples and machinery steps while Maine leads in mill production and attendees include visiting Rotarians. Next week speaker will be Hon Frederick W Winckley.

Bath Hotel Phoenix Worthen EK. Brawn Morse High Wiz University of Maine Wejepscot Paper Co Brunswick Brawn Egypt United States Fourdrinier Maine Brown Hardin Dougherty Eugene Desmond Ernest Chalvers Lewiston-Auburn W. A. Jack Howard Page Keene Nltl Harry W. Brooks Porthind Frederick W. Winckley

League of Nations branch here meets to discuss world court idea

An ad journed local League of Nations Non-Partisan Association meeting at Edward W. Bridgham's office heard a Bax ter speech excerpt urging support for the World Court. Residents of Sagadahoc County may enroll by mailing a postal card to Box 4 Bath Maine with name and address. contributions go to Edward W. Bridgham, Treasurer, Daath Maine.

Edward W. Bridgham League of Nations Non- Partisan Association Kelley D Bridgham Baxter Poam Fueture Uslinds Japan Hipain TP Cannt Sagadahoe County Bath Maine Edward W. Bridghaumsy Daath Maine

Bath Boys in Navy Earn High Pay, Bath Families Benefit

Chief McDermott reports Bath youths in the United States Navy earn about 1834.40 monthly after board and washing costs. The top earner exceeds 200 monthly with Newport recruits about 150, while many send pay home or to Bath banks. Listed Bath sailors include Frederick C. Berry and others. Brunswick boys are named as well.

Navy Sam McDermott Naval Service Navy Gan Bath Newport United States Naval Service Frederick C. Berry High Street Joseph A. Lavigne Wesley Lane Henry A. Guynon Washington Street Francis S. Bruce Highland Street Charles SS. Bartlette Robert Loring Albert J. Austin Brunswick George F. Dall Harvey W. Dearborn Arthur L. Litchfield Joseph I. Lebel

Daniel Hatch Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Hatch Home

Daniel Hatch entertained a few friends at his parents home on Washington street Monday afternoon in honor of his fourth birthday. Games were played and supper served. Guests included Mary Anderson, Lois Nichols, Margery Nichols, Elizabeth Williams, William Hill, Joseph Spear and Mark Sewell.

Daniel Hatch Robert I. Hatch Washington Street Mary Anderson Lois and Margery Nichols Elizabeth Williams William Hill Joseph Spear Mark Sewull

Bowdoinham Community Notes and Social Roundup

Bowdoinham reports funeral attendance for John A. Cove of Brunswick. birthday observance for Mrs. Ernest Hunter. D A 16 dinner with boiled beef. high school building loss in Richmond. various visits, illnesses, and travel by residents. a bashful Mr Bobbs play and dance fundraiser. town meeting planning and rural mail carrier exam entries.

Merry Meeting Grange Dodge Waterville John A. Cove Brunswick Ernest Hunter Richmond Road Nash Oittier Ruth Jones Too Waker Gatus Imash Richmond Grogs Cress Perry Christian Maceaver William Willis Alattie Fisher Mareia Adams Cathanee Geraldine Brown Bowdoin Lilly Madaeth Mass Ida McKkay Augusta J. Browne Charles Randall George Cutler Itelen Britt Stella King Bath Hazel Hackett Hampton N. AL Lawrence Purinton Aroostook County Will Williams Maleolie Jewell Wellesley Dro O Mra B.C. Krish John Hall East Bowdeinham John Denham Porthand Varina Denham Dodge Boys Hebron I. S. Dodge W. 8 Given Bridge Lona Hackett Milly Rideout C. Randall Helen Dritt Mary Varinton G. Or, Cutler H. J. Cornish John Puorington Horace Millay Warington Ernest Lancaster Carrie Merrill Frances Jimmie Belfast Silas Mamilton Gardiner Huntly Effie Small Elisha Webber Jessie Ames Watertown Bobb Grange Hall Katherine Henderson Frances Merrill Frederick Henderson Erland Curtis Vera Wildes Rosalie Otis Courtney Nealey Robert V. Bobbs Frederick Pawling Jean Graham Celia Billings Marston Bobbs Maynard Hinkley Celesta Vanderpool Esther Brown Julia Varix Charlotte Blodgett Lillian Denham Wortland Alfie Hulse Massachusetts Frank Miegare Barbara Portland Lancaster Lee Jack KB. Cornish Edward Wilson

Bath City Almoner Reports Trust Fund Growth

Bath Maine city almoner Larry W Thebeau presented his annual report to the city council detailing receipts and expenditures for the Beneficiary Trust Fund for the year ending January 31 1928. He notes the fund was created by Denny Kelley to provide fuel for the poor and needy and lists substantial donations from citizens that grew the fund to 58880.71 as of January 1 1928.

Larry W. Thebeau Denny Kelley City of Bath Maine Prust Fund Board of Aldermen Denney Kelley Sarah H. Jenks Mary 8. Richardson Charles KE. Moody, Esq Marys Rodney Hyde, Esq Arthur Sewall, Esq Sarah A. Edgecomb Charles Davenport Edward VP Donnell Charles I. Patten, Esq Lucinda Bailey Ann M. McLellan Joseph KM. Sewall George P. Davenport Hannah A. Rogers Denny Wesley Rosina Kelley

City Ordinance Establishes Perpetual Cemetery Care

Fragmentary ledger notes show an ordinance enacted February 4, 1927, for perpetual cemetery care funded by city receipts and deposits. Entries reflect transfers from City Treasurer and sums recorded for care accounts including 1,000.44 and 2,507.04 with subsequent disbursements and cash on hand.

Hall City Treas Re Iy. Hall

Annual Police Committee Report Accepted by City Council

The city council’s police committee submitted its annual receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year ending January 31 1928. The report, detailing allocations to individuals and transfers to accounts, was unanimously accepted. It lists items such as salaries and incidentals with various small amounts and notes transfers to the Loss and Gunb Account.

Special Committee On Police John J. Weegan Patten County Treas Walter J. Whitney Hi. LL. Smith Mary I. Barrett

Lemple opening banquet hosts Master Mason Degree

Past Masters gathered for a banquet at 6.50 hosted by Genesta chapter Obk OS. After the banquet the Master Mason Degree was conferred with Nelmar Vuates as master and Joseph A. Terrell as senior warden among many officers named. Music to be provided by the Masonic quartet. all visiting Masons invited.

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Three Applications At Topsham Grange

Topsham grange held its regular meeting on Saturday evening ballot ing on three applications with one more received. A patriotic farce The Blooming Boy featured a full cast and an orchestra performed by Marguerite Clifford Thelma Cutler Eleanor Frost and Edward Belanger Lectures addressed salt raising bread whispering and cheap farm help while a three month membership contest was announced led by Jessie Morrell Frank Todd and Walter Plummer with a supper for the winning side.

Topsham Grange Blooming Boy Robert Shirtliffe Petty Patten Timothy Whatever Phrederick Sprague Codder George Washington Walter Plummer von Steuben Frank Todd Edward Belanger SSG GT Warren Morrell Maiaroguerite Clifford Thelma Cutler Eleanor Frost Jessie Morrell

East Bowdoin Ladies Aid Meeting Report

Despite heavy rain the East Bowdoin ladies aid met with Mrs Iirland Rogers. The lesson on paper flower making was postponed to Thursday March at Mrs Grant Woods home. Purinton and Starbird made an auto trip to Augusta reporting the coldest ride. Sagadahoc Grange held third and fourth degrees for five candidates with 80 members attending the stormy harvest supper and a surprise program ahead.

East Bowdoin Iirland Rogers Grant Woods E. Purinton Clyde Starbird Augusta Richmond Sagadahoc Grange

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Nazarene Church L. W. Litch Eva Luella Mereen Lithia CC. Miller Madeyn. Riehl W. O A. Duck Maine Concrete D Products Co Pejepseot Bath Iron Works Tryde Windlass Company Slere John J. Purington Pleasant St A. J JUSS Max Kutz Im Street League OF Nations Bowdoinham City Council New Coats Police Committee John J. Keegan Owen J. Ledyard Alito Polar Star Masons Polar Star Lodge, Masons Bowdoin Bath Department Store
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