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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

4

Wiscasset Town Meeting Reports Harmony and Decisions

Wiscasset town meeting in Red Men's hall largely filled by citizens. officers elected include Moderator Bradford Redennett and clerk Sol Holbrook. Votes approved highway budgets, street lighting, school funding, and snow fence planning. changes to railroad crossing discussed with Westport ferry access noted as a boost to the island town.

Red Men's Hall Henry Y. BB. Nash St. Philip's Church Bradford Redennett Sol Holbrook Benjamin P. Blagdon Alton BE. Ames Blagdon Ellsworth Tolbrook John B. Melenney Herbert W. Thines C. M. DP. Larribee Archie TL Dodge Mdna Southard Rome Otimes Alton 2 Ames Owas Aoise Tayer Mir Ames Alban Amex Mima Dickinson Mederal Charlotte Watters von Wiehe Lowell Leavitt- Hmodgdon Eldge Street Warland Dibracht Cds Ately Bigchartite Ceril Maintenanes Westport Bchatan Angels Charles 2. Gurney Albert TE Greenlaw TU Commission Selectsmen’s Office Montsweag Station Batle Moatsweag Westport Ferry

First Women in U S Foreign Service and Mourning Rites

Washington reports three women appointed to the U S foreign service with Lucille Atchison Pattie Field and Frances Willis noted as early members. Rumors say some plan matrimony ending careers. A Valparaiso Chile trip marks Willis as Vice Minister. A peculiar rite now burns tissue paper clothing and imitation currency on graves.

Washington (P Foreign Service Lucille Atchison Ohio Smith College America Tarding Berne Panama Chicago Pattie Field Denver Radcliffe Sheas Amsterdam Frances Willis Redlands Calif Stanford University Vassar Valparaiso Chile

West Bath Social roundups list local visits and guests

West Bath residents host and visit across Bath Sabine and Topsham. Guests include Mrs BF J Allen of Freeport, Walter Duncan of Boston, Delmar Bates of Bath, Isaac Trufant and Walter Larrabee, plus families from Bath and Woolwich. Members attend church, grange events, and local dinner gatherings.

BF. J. Allen Freeport Fred W. Larrabee Walter Duncan Boston Isaac Trufant Delmar Bates Bath Samuel FP. Bates Sabine James Thorpe High Street Joseph W. Larrabee Walter Brotherhood Elm Street Baptist Church BK. W. Traggett Hope Ward West Bath Topsham Blo. Brown Edgar C. Murphy Ella Higgins David Standish Court Street H. J. Rich Lucy Gerrish Love Florida Bb. Rowe Augusta Witts Russell Street Harry Byram Gwendolé Tyn Brown W. A. Brown Merton Wright Woolwich Walter TH Larrabee Harold Haggett Chester Lorentzen Haggett Hyde Windlass Co

Northwest Cougars Head to German Circus in Treacherous Hunting

Bob Bakker, famed northwest cougar hunter, captures live cougars across Idaho, Washington and Montana for a German circus. Using a steel lariat and wire noose, he treks forests with two friends and three dogs, often bringing down multiple cats per expedition and even cutting trees to reach them.

Sandpoint Idahea Bob Bakker Northwest Idaho Washington Montana Bakker Takker c Bakkey

State Lecturer Howe at West Bath Grange

A large gathering at West Bath grange hall Monday evening enjoyed a fine program and welcomed Allison DT Trowe of Palmyra state lecturer. The program opened with an orchestra selection and reception to Mr Howe followed by a vocal solo by Miss Eleanor Blake.

West Bath Grange Hall Allison DT Trowe Palmyra Howe Amber Eleanor Blake Annie Wiley Stackpole Sherif Albert Trenderson Lillian Rogers John T. Carey, Jr E. W. Traggett Frances Gay

College Embarks on Hotel Venture with Noted Donor Legacy

Cleveland University plans a hotel project anchored by donor KR Don Rey and linked to Western Reserve heritage. The venture highlights historic sulphur spring features and the alma mater’s evolving campus landmarks. Twelve American yachts are entered for the forthcoming ocean race to Spain.

Cleveland University Western Reserve Don Rey Spain

Hospital trustees hear reports at monthly meeting

The Loyalty fund drive for the City hospital shows 827,581.72 pledged with 4,648.35 unpaid and two payment deadlines. A. G. Smith bid 21,800 to the hospital while Frederic H. Low presented the hospital treasurer's report. A vote of thanks to former treasurer Mrs. Charles H. Cahill was adopted.

City Hospital Alden G. Smith Frederic H H. Low Charles H. Cahill Mary Eb, Kimball Charlotte R. Redlon C. VP Alyetherbee Bath City Hospital Henry C. Wright L. Eugene Thebeau Smith Low A. G. Smith Heep Romncor Ies SOLCO

Crane defeats Judge Lindsey in Boston debate

Rev Henry H Crane of Malden voices strong opposition to legalizing companionate marriage. He advocates medical pre mar rital exams sex instruction in schools and reproductive information for larger families. The debate drew interest ahead of Bath’s 80th Father and Son banquet where Crane is billed as principal speaker.

Crape Bath Malden Crane Maine

Mrs Mary A Moulton Funeral at Washington Street Home

The funeral for Mrs Mary A Moulton wife of J W Moulton held Thursday afternoon at two at their home 648 Washington street Rev Howard V D Jett of the Nazarene church officiated The body will be taken Thursday to the cemetery for burial arrangement not fully recorded.

Mary A. Moulton J. W. Moulton Washington Street Howard VD. Jett the Nazarene Church

Lincoln couple reunites with daughter in Topsham visit

Mr and Mrs Samuel Martin of Lincoln Street return from Topsham where they stayed several weeks with their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Harry Eastman. Eastman formerly worked at the Lewiston Journal and is now with the Brunswick Record.

Samuel Martin Lincoln Street Topsham Harry Eastman Eastman Lewiston Journal Brunswick Record

W C T U to Observe Child Welfare Day Thursday

The W C T U will meet Thursday at 3 PM in Salvation Army to focus on child welfare with Judge John J Keegan addressing how law affects child life. The group notes post card donations for hospitalized children and reports a new secretary Mrs Lucy Southworth.

Salvation Army John J. Keegan Bath Keegan Lucy Southworth Republican Party Democratic Party State Democratic Committee Frances Damon Dexter Prohibition

Bowdoin Hosts First Swimming Meet in New Pool

Bowdoin College staged the state’s first collegiate swimming meet in its new pool. The Class of 1928 won with 30 points, ahead of sophomores 19 freshmen 15 juniors 14. Events included 50 yard dash won by Taylor 28, 150 yard dash champion Alexander 28, diving by Chalmers 30, and relays led by 1928. Tom Chalmers 30 gave a high board exhibition after.

Bowdoin College Taylor Burnham MacCreary Bates Alexander Riley Hunt Fuller Chalmers Leboutillier Ryan Micoleau Snow Durant Jobson Spear Tom Chalmers

Nazarene Church Young People Meet In Annual Session

The Nazarene church Young People’s society held its annual meeting at 39 Chestnut Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Fraser. Rev. Howard JP Jett led as pastor and leadership roles were filled by Evelyn Sotheard as president, William Fraser as vice president, and Martha Hall on the finance committee among others.

Young People's Society of the Nazarene Church William Fraser Chestnut Street Howard WP. Jett Evelyn Sotheard Harriet Fraser William Bruce Martha Hall Charles Kenney Edna Johnson

Wentworth S Nason Dies After Brief Illness in Bath

Wentworth Shorey Nason died Monday morning at his Bath street home after a brief pneumonia illness. He had recently returned to work at Hyde Windlass Co. after two years of invalidism, with hospital stays in Portland and Saginaw. He is survived by his wife Nancy Arthur, a son Kenneth, and three sisters. Fragrant Mayflowers found in Arrow Sle are shown at Webber's drug store.

Little Westport Tiurvy 2 Pease Edward W. Wheeler Brunswick Maine Central Piarold Bailey Wiscasset Thireld Commins Autlrench Tradford-Sortwell Wright Post American Legion Bist Forres Preble Fred A. Merry Ogame As Gunners Lindon County Wiscasset Ton Lincoln County Fish and Game Association Sagadahoe Association Bath Marvel St. Patrick Congregational Church Oene Miss i No Grats Jackson Darton Locksom Peggy Mes Stinson Tigh Street Dan Sortwell New York Trinidad Miro Miers Miers, Prank Pave Boothbay Tlirbor Thorold Bailey Walter Leavitt Edna Curvier Mary Tphannewell Marion Tierry Deyee Sutter Om Phursday Lse Harm Bureau Eame Mee Carolyn Varney Henry Trebson Trebset Heois George Henry Vo BR. Nash Episcopal Church Grace Church Helena Bellos Nellie Carlin M.S. Dacker BL Blutehins Leon B. Grover Leon TH. Grover John BE. Mc Kenney George Bemis Carrie S. Wight Dminama Canal San Franciseo KB. Leathers Auburn D. Lowell Woolwich Allen Montswems Richard Grover Burch Point Wiscasset Academy Pheebe Sewall Kathryn Gibbs Boxton Theodora Chase Ot Duffalo N.Y Flos. Perkins Charles Douglass Brookline Mass Myer Boston Boyd Federal Street Bo. Bedennett C. Blagdon Lewiston Mary Hilton Bath City Hospital Elsworth Holbrook Hlinhurst K. L FP. OS. Perkins Helene Groves J. FL Lewis Parker EK. Lewis TB. Stinson High Street John Merry Bernard Merry Gaines Susan Dunton Dorothy Merry Merry Sophia Preble Josephine Merry Bernard Barbara Sherman Lillian Rines Frances Grover Emily Dana Chisum William McPhee Franklin Fairservice Geraldine Munsey Forest Morris Kenneth Beane Maurice Glidden Mary Currier Jennette Higget Verna Southard Eleon Shuman Elwood Tumasen Margaret Dickinson Muniee Lewis Wentworth Shorey Nason Bath Street Windlass Co Maine General Hospital Portland Saginaw Mich J. H. Riopelle Mr. Nason Hyde Windlass Co Nancy Arthur Kenneth Nason York Village KE. LB. Rankin Richmond G. W. Berry Burnham

World War film benefit set for March 21 at Bath Opera House

Roland H. Smith post of the American Legion announces a March 21 matinee and evening benefit to support the Post Memorial Building fund. The show features the historical epic The World War with authentic footage of wartime action and Allied and German efforts. Reserved seats are available through Legion officials and local merchants for a program combining the film with the opera house schedule.

Roland H. Smith Post American Legion Bath Opera House Post Memorial Building Fund National Army Navy Coolidge Lath New England America Germany Dare-Devil No- Man’s Land Wilson France A. EK. F Cantigny Chateau-Thierry Belleau Wood Legion Committee Eugene M. Desmond Roscoe H. Shaw Wilbur Crocker Sam Vpovich Ralph Wright Percy Low Freeman Trott August Walters Ralph Gay Allan Spear John J. Desmond Co A. Hallet Co D Powell Legion

Vesper Services at Central Church Program

Sunday afternoon vesper service at Central Church features a sequence of hymns anthems solos and readings. The program includes Gloria Beneath the Cross of ORISA Advanteed music and Behold I stand at the door with voices led by Gerhard V and Mrs Brenda Hill and a Beethoven postlude Hallelujah from The Mount of Olives.

Central Church Gerhard V ORISA Aelsterg Lord Ieee Buck Mrs. Brenda Hil Miller Warde Soyo Hale Selene Eee Pflenger Wood Hill Appleton Mr. Shaw Shelley Marston Ernest Wood Enor Johnson Messrs Pflenger Shaw Langrau the Mount of Olives Beethoven

Elks Elect Officers At Lath Lodge Election

Thomas J. Cummings was elected exalted ruler Harold V. Fielding new leading knight Alden G. Smith loyal knight Roscoe Shaw secretary DoralL. Howard treasurer Herbert E. Grindell tyler Walter L. Whitney trustee Archibald Miller Grand Lodge representative Herbert IL Grinnell alternate refreshments served after the meeting.

Lath Lodge of Elks Thomas J. Cummings Harold V. Fielding Alden G. Smith Roscoe Shaw Dorall. Howard Herbert E. Grindell Tyler Walter L. Whitney Archibald Miller Grand Lodge Miami, Fla Herbert IL. Grinnell

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