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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1927

Page

6

Grange meeting features Walter S Glidden talk on Japan

West Bath Judge of Probate Walter S Glidden spoke at the Grange Monday evening, sharing vivid word pictures of customs in Japan and the Plawiian Islands where he lived. High school selections and a cornet duet accompanied the event, with cake and tea served afterward.

Walter S. Glidden The Grange Japan West Bath Grange Hayward Mr. Andiker John Sheldon Wilbur Pagan David Henderson Wilbur Thagan Peat Lemont Annie Henderson Bill Atwood Sade Couillach Charlote Owen Neat Meudiy Westth Red Cross Gratee Hall Fanny Thurlow Abner Johnsen Pred Trish Marie Miarree George AL Cahill Chaimmen Willian Plesmer Seneca Tl Coates White W. Larrabee Ausain Clarence Gerrish Bath Charles Haggett Mroo Leanentlave Witham Union Street Littlefield Belle Donnell B.S. Stackpole Mary Dean Posters Point John Higgins Everett Tfilton Freeport Pred) Brown Richard Joseph Doucette Sheldon Joseph W. Larrabee Earl Webster Charles Witham Srumswick Webster House Fred Rose EL Co Dobbin Mast Braintree Mass J. P. Lorentsen Revere Marguerite Williams Durham Campbells Pond Raymond T Williams Porthind Genevieve Dunton Yarmouth Williams Morse High School Charles ©. Williams Bath and West Bath

State Development Rally Planned By Maine Budget Campaign

A joint executive committee in Augusta proposes a state wide rally in August to back a sole annual budget for the Maine Publicity Bureau the State Chamber of Commerce and the New England Council. Col Frank Knox has accepted to speak at the Augusta meeting with two Maine leaders also expected to address.

Maine Publicity Bureau State Chamber of Conmercce New England Council Augustated Jointo Perthind George Lo West Col Frank Knox Mintelester ON Augusta Maine Augusta Tlouse Chatrmiada United States

Western Electric conducts large women hygiene classes near Chicago

Chicago on March 1 reports Western Electric Company runs extensive hygiene programs for workers at its Linborne plant near Chicago. Six hundred women recently completed a hygiene and physical culture course as part of the company’s employee welfare efforts for about ten thousand workers at the facility.

Chicago Western Electric Company Tlinborne

Judge Glidden Opposes Nominating One Person on Two Parties

Judge Glidden told the judiciary committee that prohibiting cross ticket primaries is needed to curb abuse. He cited Sagadahoc county cases where individuals sought both party primaries, causing ballot confusion. He argued the bill would prevent a Democrat from appearing on a Republican ballot and vice versa.

Walter James S. Lowell Ian Carter Androscoggin Come Atte Glidden Gail Laughlin Porthard Miss Laughlin

Cosmopolitan Club Nominates Officers For Year Ahead

The Cosmopolitan club held its March meeting at the club house last Wednesday evening. A nominating committee report listed officers for the coming year with Florence Coss as president Emily Pennell vice president Bernice Quimby second vice president Lallian Miller secretary Maurie t Moulton treasurer Edna Diss auditor Aburnet Stevens and Hazel Hartleb among directors. Cards were enjoyed and light refreshments served. The annual meeting and supper are set for March 16 with committees for the ensuing month to be announced.

Cosmopolitan Club Club Louse Beatrice Noyes Florence Coss Irma Burns Emily Pennell Berenice Quimby Lallian Miller Maureit Moulton Edna Diss Mies Abuernet Stevens Hazel Hartleb Frieda Dagdikian Bessie Trant Nellie Goodrich Martha Barker Rachel Nichols Helen Startwell Alice Johnson

Baptist Youth Return From Western Maine Conference

Delegates from First Baptist Bath attended the Western Maine Baptist Young People's convention in Porthind and returned by special train after a Sunday night delay. Two hundred attendees were reported, with Saturday services broadcast on station WESH. Paul Moore, president of the First Baptist, praised the gathering and the future potential of the delegate choir and speakers. Names of delegates include Avnte Chandler, Dene Bowker, Marie Claise, Marion Skhillin, Lloyd Hooker, Clifton Moody, Norman Morten, Ureld Carter, Mars. J. L. Hooker served as chaperone.

First Baptist Church WESH Paul Dodse Moore First Baptist Christian Lindeaver of Bath Norman Morten Ureld Carter Mars J. L. Hooker

Bath Host to State P T A on June 10 11

Readers learn Bath will host the State P T A convention June 10 and 11 with speakers Eugene Lies of the Playground and Recreation Association and Florence Bhale state rural schools supervisor. Committees from South Biel and North Center list chairmen and members. A French inventor introduces an umbrella handle holding a fountain pen for women without pockets.

Bath STATE P.T.A Parent Teachers Eugene Lies Playground and Recreation Association of American Plorence — Bhale Lies South Biel Carrol Deering Jelu Plant N. Gratz Jdaehksen William Small Mes Willis Plateh Karl Trot Chester Plaut Ambrose McPadden Seth Mullin Ve Osie Thompson Jh. M. Muller U. FF

Community club hosts regu lar meeting at Nequas set home

Woolwich reports a well attended regular meeting of the Community club formed by the Auxiliary and Men’s Forum of Nequas set. After business, three tables of auction and sixty three games were played and guests welcomed the return of Mr. and Mrs. L L Ryan from Florida and Philadelphia. Social hour and refreshments followed.

Nequasset Frank St. Bailey Frank Hodgdon Hodgdon Ll. S. Ryan Florida Philadelphia

Mason Tires Adverts Highlight National Brand Upgrades

Mason Tires, among the nation’s top nine manufacturers, touts Hylastic cord with 26 percent stretch and cushioned carcass. The new all black tread stock uses layered cords and rubber cushions to distribute road shock, increasing flex life for thousands of miles. Ford Lincoln and Stutz cars are equipped with Masons.

Mason Ford Lincoln Stutz

Local Social Roundup Hits Bath and Charlestown

A sequence of weekend visits and family updates from Arrowsic Bath and surrounding towns. Various residents including Mrs Catherine Hagan and Reed Brookings share illness and recovery notes while guests and relatives drop by homes in Bath Five Islands Dresden Woolwich and Rockingham.

Levi Stewart Charlestown Catherine Hagan Charles Brown Bath Miton Phinney Alice Shea Mary Lawrence Lillian Blinn Rockingham N. T Reed Brookings I. A. Southard Altra Lawrence Mildred Trowe Katherine Hagan Springfield Mass Roland Raynes Alice McMahan Five Islands Woo Prummond Arthur Brookings Dresden Reed Theokings Catherine McParlind MLC Drummond Merton Snipe Wo PL Hagan B. FP. Shea Clarence Preble Woolwich

Voters urged to exercise rights in wage debate note

A brief item notes ongoing appeals to voters to exercise rights amid wage discussions. It mentions a misleading advertisement and penalties for violations, including fines up to 100 dollars or 60 days in jail. Rep. Comins of Eddington proposed a net increase for a male dog license from 115 to 215 dollars.

Securities Oer Rep. Comins Eddington

Maine Legislature Acts in Real Estate Trade and Public Work

Maine senators debated licenses for real estate brokers and salesmen with penalties for violations. Measures include a five dollar per gallon gasoline tax veto, Sunday work pay rules, and a proposed real estate license commission. Other proposals cover air traffic laws, credit unions, and school superintendent qualifications.

Rep Staples Eliot Sunda Thurston of Appleton United States Littlefield Kennebunk Caribou

Plans for Anniversary and Election Feature Meeting of Colonials

Colonial club members discuss plans for a March 7 silver jubilee celebration. Afternoon party organized by wives of members and an evening program with Keith-Albee vaudeville acts. Offer accepted for a concert by John Grindell Orchestra on Saturday afternoon March 200. Committee to consider a new play after Lent. Honorary member elected Justice Albert M Spear. Other members named to committee include Percy Marks and James C C Ledyard.

Colonial Club Keith-Albee John Grindell Curnisa E Percy Marks Angus Huse Mark W. Tlennessy George . Wolstenhelme Marius J. Page Albert M. Spear Maine Supreme Court James CC. Ledyard L. A. Dunlap Francis W. Neor

Club Elects New Officers and Reports Yearly Work

Ten and Joseph McLaughlin were elected to active membership and JLromer EF. Potter moved to nonresident status. Daniel Williams opened the meeting and presented the year’s activities while officers’ and committee heads’ reports were approved. New officers named Clinton J D Wilson president Chester S Kingsley vice president Edwin F P Ramsay secretary Edward D True treasurer Joseph F McCole director for three years Allen M Drish finance committee member.

Chester S. Kingsley Edwin FP. Ramsay Edward D. True Joseph F. McCole Allen M. Drish

Increased Starling Population Threatens Local Birds

In Bath, Woolwich, Wiscasset and nearby areas an uptick in starlings endangers bird life. Reading Louisiana residents stage a Roman candle barrage on Christ Episcopal church steeple to drive roosting birds. firemen set off fireworks and douse fires from inside and outside the steeple. The method reduces birds but prompts Humane Society objections. Ornithologist Earle Poole warns starlings threaten other species. Edison cites his rubber industry breakthrough as unrelated.

Bath Woolwich Wiscasset Reading Christ Episcopal Church Reading Humane Society Society Earle Poole

Modern Woman Leads Says Memphis Lawyer

Memphis attorney Miss Marion Griffin, the first woman in Tennessee’s general assembly, argues modern women are superior to prior generations. She questions critics of today’s beauty standard and defends bobbed hair, predicting short tresses will endure.

Memphis Tenn Marion Griffin Tennessee General Assembly

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