Winnegance Center Prepares for Largest Town Meeting in Years
Winnegance residents turnout for the annual town meeting at Himsburg Center with extensive preparations. Mothers Club supplies 40 dozen doughnuts and coffee to fund village school. Community club booths, weekly meetings, and impending town actions dominate the agenda as Fred A. Oliver wins the road commissioner post after a heated vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneganee
Mothers’ Club
Saturmlay
Harry ©. Webber
Parker C. Rogers
Board of Selectmen
Fred A. Oliver
Harry F. Oliver
Harry W. Butler
Boston Police Department
Butler
Harry Oliver
Edgar P. Williams
Portland
James E. Terry
Winneganee Creek
Squaw Club
Parker
Winnegance
Boston
Eagles
J. Parker Morse
William Daley
T. A. Trueworthy
Mildred Wishart
John G. Morse & Sons
Tobey
West Path
Woman’s Auxiliary
Winnegance Narrowly Defeats Universalists in Tight 37-36 Battle
Winnegance edged the Universalists 37-36 at Osridge Hall in a fast paced four period contest. Lyden led Universalists with eight floor scores while Mac from Bath Collegians added seven field goals and four free throws. Sonia Morse and Longley Butler also starred for their teams in a hard fought win. Doyle refereed the game controlling play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance
Universalist Church
Bath Collegians
Osridge Hall
Lyden and
McCabe
Universalist
Mac
Bridgehall
Inds
Sonia
Morse
Longley
Butler
Winneyance
Doyle
Bath YMCA Directors Hold Monthly Session
The Bath Y M C A board met Tuesday evening with president Edward B. Smith and 9 others present. Reports were read and filed. The Father and Son banquet was a success. The board voted to donate one week in June of the general secretary's time to the State Y M C A Leadership Training Conference and to cover half the expenses for the state basketball tournament team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bath Young Men's Christian Association
Edward B. Smith
Sidney L. Eaton
Roger D. Skillings
Edward Sewall
William C. Perkins
William White
Charles Low
Edwin D. Hardin
A. T. Stuart
J. Edward Drake
M. A. Ferguson
Harry F. Morin
Frank J. Nichols
Charles R. Oliver
J. Horace McClure
Carroll Watson
Clinton D. Wilson
Edward Ts. Smith
Chlorine use in Bath water questioned amid plant-life concerns
Amid claims of heavy losses from chlorine in Bath, Supt Abbott defends its widespread use and cites its disappearance within five miles. He notes no prior complaints about plant damage and says an investigation by chemist James Caird is planned, while other local residents face health issues and visitors stay with local hosts.
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Portland
Augusta
Bangor
Richmond
Abbott
Boston
Elmer Campbell
Department of Health
State House
Ife
James M. Caird
Troy
N. Y
Bath
Town Meeting Approves Tax Abatement Shortfall Plans
The town appropriated 100 dollars to abate taxes, 100 less than last year, to encourage tax collection. A 2.5 percent collection fee was approved with no postage. Unpaid taxes total 48 dollars and ? for 21 pages in the selectmen’s report, some dating back to 1917, sparking concern over efficiency and expenses. Local residents include George A. Oliver returning from Waltham, Mass, and Dr. A. F. Williams visiting from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Oliver
Popham
Waltham
Mass
John D. Mastman
South Portland
Alvah Silva
Sebasco
Jefferson
Arline Barbour
Ina Pease
Rosa Knight
Portland
Deering High School
A. Knight
Squirrel Point Light
James
Jay Bowker
Mr. Bowker
Clark Bowker
Meadowbrook
New Hampshire
Candidacy gratitude posted for Phippsburg meeting
Rogers of Shippsburg thanks supporters at the annual town meeting and the school board for courtesies. He wishes his successor an enjoyable term in a note dated March 2, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Phippsburg
Card of Thanks Responding to Phippsburg Town Vote
Willis G Jefferson thanks voters of Phippsburg for the town meeting action and pledges to serve the town to the best of his ability. Dated March 2 1926 in Phippsburg Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Willis G. Jefferson
Plummer Hosts Wesley Methodist Sorority Meeting
The Plummer chapter hosted the Sorority of Wesley Methodist Church Tuesday night at Mrs Rand home 48 Dunmer Street. Only routine matters were discussed and the remainder of the evening was social with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Trask
Harry C. Williams
Phippsburg
Woman's Auxiliary
Alarry F. Oliver
Jif
Mary BE. Williams
Plummer
Wesley Methodist Church
History of Solar Lodge of Masons in Maine 1805
A historical record of Solar Lodge No. 14 Bath Maine from its 1805 consecration and installation. It details officers, dues, ceremonies, notable members like William King and Samuel Adams, early lodge rituals, governance, charitable acts, and subsequent milestones through 1826 including incorporation and interlodges relations.
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Maine
Massachusettas
R. W. DD
Portland & Wiscasset
Sheppard
Grand Lodge
Tre. Adame
Lincoln Lodge
Wiscasset
Mason's Hall
Josiah Noyes
Rk. W. M
M. W. Grand Lodge
Solar Lodge
G. Secretary
W. M
Bros. Jos
C. Boyd
Samuel Parker
Joseph Sprague
Samuel Washburn
Thomas Washburn
Woodbury Stover
Solomon
Sheppard's Hall
Bro. Turner
Samuel Adams
Bros. Torrey and
Lincoln
William King
Boston
Mass
Bath
S. W
Bro. King
P. M
Gov. King
Ohio Lodge
Massachusetts Lodge
Wiseasset
Permson
Rufus King Sewall
Supreme Judicial Court
Win
King
Pownalborough
Andrew Greenwood
Tileston Cushing
J. W
David Stinson
Treas
John
Swanton
Joseph Torrey
David Shaw
Caleb Lincoln
Benj. Emmons
Abraham Kimball
Charles Shaw
Salar Lodge
Silas Stearns
S.W.D.D.G.M
Oliver Bray
United Lodge
Topsham
Brunswick
Brethren of
Bowdoinham
Bowdoin
Brother Coffin
Land Lodge of
Woodbury “Stover
St. John the Baptist
Grand Lodge of Maine
Portland
Montgomery R. A
Grand Lodge of
R. P. Dunlap, Esq
Zina Hyde
John Elwell
Richard R. Smith
H. G. Allen
Nathaniel Groton
Secy
Mathew Plumstead
S. J
Levi P. Lemont
J. D
John Hartshorn
Elijah Brooker, Jr
Tyler
A. D
Solar Lodge Proceedings 1826 1829 Masonic Records
Transcripts recount Solar Lodge activities from 1826 to 1829 including by law formation, lectures negotiations with Bro. Bartlett, funeral for Bro. Ansel Mills, grave stone purchases, and leadership changes. It lists committee actions, property plans, and a roll of past masters and grand officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. D. Bartlett
Gleason
Mills
Abraham Kimball
Joseph G. Torrey
Bro. Kimball
Bro. R
Bros. B. D. Bartlett
D. (. Magoun
Daniel Marston
Bath Academy
Morse Ifight School
High Street
David (. Magoun
Joseph Blish
S. W
Jos. G. Torrey
J. W
Abraham Cummings
Zina Hyde
Bro
PD. C. Magoun
Solar Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Maine
Portland
George Robb
William Torrey
John B. Swanton
Grand Lodge
Bath Family Fire Blazes Through Oak Street Home
A Bath family of four was driven from 117 Oak Street by a kitchen dining room fire in the early hours Tuesday. Mr Young woke to smoke and with wife rescued a son and daughter before alerting their older daughter. Firefighters confined the blaze to the main house and saved a recently added wing. damage limited by prompt response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Oak Street
Bath
Morse Seniors Present Cappy Ricks at Columbian Theatre
The Morse high school senior class will stage Cappy Ricks at the Columbian Theatre on April 28. Cast includes Alice Whalen Dean Tonney Ellen Murray John Spencer Alden P. Cappy Ricks Elwood Toothaker Florence Ricks Elsie Trott Edward Singleton Harold Hayes Cecil Bernhard Wendall Williams Matt Peasley Alfred Gannon Aunt Lacey Ricks Adelaide Campbell and others. Coach Miss Marion Freeman hails it as a major class achievement with a scene two display at Bridge Merrill window drawing attention.
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Alice Whalen
Dean Tonney
Ellen Murray
John Spencer
Alden P
Cappy Ricks
Elwood Toothaker
Florence Ricks
Elsie Trott
Edward Singleton
Harold Hayes
Cecil Bernhard
Wendall Williams
Matt Peasley
Alfred Gannon
Lacey Ricks
Adelaide Campbell Bro Krems
David Mullen
Marion Freeman
Aet
Bridge-Merrill, Inc
Miss Florence Neilly Returns to Brunswick Teaching Duties
Miss Florence Neilly, a teacher in Brunswick schools, resumes duties this week after a vacation at her parents home at Neillys Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Neilly
Brunswick
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Woman's
Bridge Hall
Winnegance Gs
Rogers
Eae
Caltan Te
Eanes
Pooler
Tse
Lydon
Brown
Kingsbury
Lg O
Frances Lane
York
Florida
Marion Deéan
Dorchester
Fred P. Shaw
Green Street
TD. Rogers
Shippsburg
Pilgrim
Central Church
Dorothy Berry Carpenter
Johnson
Lake Rose
Galilee
St. Mary's
Baker
Eugene Cowles
John Shaw
David L. Wilson
N. Gratz Jackson
Walter E. Chase
Fred 8. Curtis
Leroy F. Colby
William Tudor Gardiner
Gardiner
House of Representatives
Camden
Solar Lodge OF Masons
Bath Savings Institution
Wiliam King
Nathaniel Coffin
Moses Holbrook
William Pettingill
Benjamin D. Bartlett
Nathaniel Cross
David C. Magoun
Reuben Small
Thomas 8. Bowles
John Elliot
Jeremiah Ellsworth
Scott J. Tallman
Andrew J. Fuller
David R. Wylie
George E. Litchfield
Fred W. Rideout
Bant Hanson
Albert A. Robinson
Seth T. Snipe
Herbert T. Grinnell
Howard PB. Johnson
Langdor T. Snipe
Walter S. Glidden
David, Magoun
Joseph M. Hilayes
W. Scott Shorey
Joseph M. Hayes
James B. Wescott
Seth Tenipe
Francis G. Cooke
Sylvester AH. Rowland
H. Young
Morse High School
Columbian Theatre
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