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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
2
The Colonial club marked a long history of democratic inclusion and civic charity in Bath Maine. Members described booming funds renovation of the Pine Street rooms and annual Christmas trees for city children.
Mayor Cahill and the city government take charge for the next year with plans likely to include opening the Kennebec river bridge traffic access and a possible public playground project for youngsters. He calls for dropping partisanship to elect capable leaders and improve city results.
Wilbur C Oliver states that while he does not question the governor's right to appoint William T Puffer as Sagadahoc county sheriff he challenges Puffer's claim of serving as a deputy under Oliver. He notes a 1918 law allowed special deputies with no powers and says Puffer never worked for or was paid by him or the county. The letter accompanies mention of Bath Woodfords visit by Bruce H White and family.
A mailed eight page brochure outlines the Joint Budget Campaign to fund the Maine State Chamber of Commerce the Maine Publicity Bureau and the New England Council. Subscriptions announced at Augusta luncheon exceed 100000 with over 10000 pledged. The plan urges unified statewide support with one annual contribution covering all three organizations to pursue economic development statewide.
Bath Garden club members and others can find a large selection of gardening books at Patten Free Library. The list includes titles on vegetables, fruit, flowers, pruning, greenhouse management, and garden design. Also noted is a one-volume set of garden books from the Maine State Library loaned under traveling library conditions.
A lengthy notice details the annual league banquet and a new three year track meet cup. It lists contestants, officials, and league staff eligible for entrance to the social event on March 30 following the March 26 track meet. Many named representatives, coaches, managers, captains, and players from multiple churches are included.
After week 24 the Times top the Park bowling standings with Red Sox, Pirates and Cubs close behind. Reynolds leads Plant in individual averages by a narrow margin. League records show Oliver with high single 142 and Giants with high team single 245 while Reynolds posts high five strings 583 and Red Sox top team total 1004.
Edwin FE Pinson donates a 14 inch silver loving cup as the Edwin E Pinson & Sons three year Church League Track trophy. The cup is on display at the Y and has increased interest for the Saturday night meet as teams rush to win the prize. Mrs D A Allen of Boston visits Sagadahoc Ferry with her son David Clark during illness.
Sheriff Horace McClure retires from the shrievalty to join John Hancock Life Insurance Co. He says brighter prospects in insurance prompted the move and has submitted his resignation to Governor Brewster. McClure won the 1924 Republican nomination and was elected, then re elected in 19.
A crossword puzzle page lists horizontal and vertical clues with numbers and hints. Several entries include invitation, hill of sand, small craft, fruit, interdict, June blossoms, kitchen art, pronoun, prefix meaning again, and discoverer of the North Pole among others.
A roster of officials and related individuals includes Kenneth MacDonald James Miller Mark Jackson Dudley Leavitt James Jackson Lawrence Specht Edwin Fuller John Legro Lawrence Lord Woodbury Bailey George Barker Jr. Stanley Wallace William Adams Duncan Farrell Arthur Leeman Frederick Thompson Trenry Mank and officials Ed Pomeroy Louis Hagan Percy Johnson Edward McMann Arthur Gilmore Leslie Sant Raymond Hayward Clinton D WilsonWilliam Perkins Charles Carr Raymond Small.
The Colonial Club event drew out of town guests including Mrs. Fred C. Scribner and Miss Zeletta Robinson among charter members. A committee of ladies led by Mrs. Harry C. Webber organized the gathering with many local names aiding. Ice cream from Wiseman Farms complemented cake and coffee served to attendees.
Word comes to William Tait of Liberty Street of the death of his sister in law Miss Alda T Orr in Davenport Ta She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Alred T Orr of Moneton No and lived in Bath two years with her sister Mrs Tait while attending junior high school She would have graduated in Morse High class of 26 She had been living in Davenport with sister Mrs George Beley for medical treatment She is survived by her parents five sisters and five brothers Funeral services were held at Sunny Brae Moncton on March 10 with interment in the family lot.
Referee William T. Hall notifies creditors of Harry W. Sprague of Phippsburg that adjudication occurred March 17 and the first meeting is scheduled for April 11. A trustee will be appointed. Edward W. Bridgham serves as Sprague's attorney.
Corliss Street Baptist church youth group led Sunday's service with an orchestra and selections. The Young People convention report from Porthind two weeks earlier, led by Silas Plant, marked a creditable program. Participants included Carolyn Plant, Silas Plant, Isabelle Paisley, Anna Chaney, Phyllis Wright, Mrs Stearns, and Rev. R. E. Carey.
A special committee report leads Bowdoin College to extend the exam period and suspend classes three days before finals. Undergraduates must reside in Brunswick during the closure period to allow uninterrupted review. The policy aims at rigid, well-spaced examinations and adequate review across courses.
Thomas Leydon died Saturday night at City hospital after a three week illness. Born in Bath, he was a son of Martin and Ellen Leyden and lived here most of his life. He once ran a store on Commercial Street. He is survived by his wife Rose, a brother William P. Leyden of New York, and a sister Mrs Albert Hayden of Schenectady New York.
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