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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
2
The article compares the United States and other nations in road building innovation. It notes vast networks of telephony, labor force size, and evolving materials. It describes paving methods and an emphasis on durable, dust reducing road surfaces as a foundation for resilient infrastructure.
The State Prison Commission selected Lieut. Col George A Baker as a capable leader with broad experience and a fair approach. West Bath grange backs patronizing local merchants over mail order, while politics and Prohibition threads show a nation debating alcohol policy and a rising German merchant marine.
A capacity audience at the League of Central Church event enjoyed The Bachelors Reverse featuring nine pretty girls led by Mrs. Ethel Parks and Don Wilson. Acts included a ladies chorus, a vaudeville sketch The Employment Office, and musical numbers by Mary Appleton and Mrs. Parks. The committee, led by Mrs. Harriet Small, organized the program with multiple encores and sales to raise funds.
St Marys camp M W of A and Bath camp members met after their merger. Consul Clifton W Tedford urged help for Mississippi flood victims and the group voted to send a generous check. Talks by camp members followed the cordial session with a social hour and planned whist event to fund the building program.
A Bath Red Cross note requests information on refugees Richard and Helen James and Mrs. Fred Hirons from Chattine Tennessee. It asks local help confirming their flood arrival status and welcoming them to the city.
The Torrey Roller Bushing Works provides Contributory Group Life Insurance at 100 dollars for all employees who opt in. Coverage is available regardless of age, occupation, or health, with premiums split between the employee and the company. The policy totals about 90,000 dollars and is administered by Roger D. Skillings of Travelers Insurance Co.
Members of the Grange are invited to contribute items for this department at any time. Letters should be addressed to Grange Department, The Bath Independent and reach the newspaper by Tuesday nights.
The Segadahoe Grange and Dirigo Grange met April 27 at Dyers Corner Per Brunswick with Governor Brewster arriving at noon. The event featured conferring of the fifth degree on ten candidates, musical performances, seed improvement talk, and a rising vote of thanks to the governor. Sheriffs, local officials, and the governor’s secretary attended.
Hollis Bailey and Seer lead work as new members give up play. Hilton Soule with five young ladies chair the committee. Three candidates receive third and fourth degrees. After a bountiful harvest feast, readings and conundrums follow. Eleven visitors from Sunteen Hill and one from Merrimage attend.
West Bath Grange held a Monday night session with Esther Perry presiding. Readings by William White Ida Howe and Tope Ward delighted attendees while a mixed quartet and dance by Philip Boudreau highlighted the program. Senator J Edward Drake and wife slated to speak next meeting. visit planned to Dirige Grange Brunswick on Saturday the 14th.
County deputy Harry Rackley attended the Merrymeeting Grange gathering in Bowdoinham on Friday evening and spoke on the good of the order. A large turnout, with refreshments after, followed the program featuring music by Grange group members, readings by local residents, and a discussion on whether the average small farmer can earn more now than 25 years ago.
The Independent's weekly Grange Department enters its second month and gains strong reader support. Grangers are urged to designate reporters for each meeting and submit news by Tuesday each week, including meeting reports and social notes for wider Grange readership.
Topsham Grange held a well attended meeting Saturday evening with a program including Song To the Grange, a patriotic tableau with music, vocal solo by Bertha Wright, readings by Nellie Tate and Chrystal Mangler, a pantomime led by Winifred Rackley, cello solo by Peggey Plainlin, character sketch by Betty Patten and Vera Small, and tableaux by Tazel Smith.
The Progressive Grange at Lichmound held its usual program Friday night and planned the third and fourth degrees for next Friday followed by the harvest feast. A dance Wednesday benefited the chain fund with Berry's Orchestra providing music. A committee was formed to install cement steps at the hall entrance soon.
Attendance at Woolwich grange meetings grows with each gathering. Last week 44 members enjoyed a lively meeting. The hall is to be painted in June with Percy Bailey, Worthy Master, Fred Soule and Worthy Overseer leading the project.
Dromore grange held a busy meeting with nearly 30 members as six candidates received the first and second degrees. Next Tuesday the same class will receive the third and fourth degrees followed by refreshments. Edwin W. Haggett assisted by the worthy master led the work. Plans were discussed to host Pomona on the last Wednesday in May. No program due to extensive degree work. membership is growing this spring.
A dance will be held at the Woolwich grange hall tomorrow night to benefit the grange. Dow's orchestra will provide the music for the event.
At Winter Street church the Woman's Missionary Society held its annual gathering hosted by Mrs. Arthur Purington. Miss Winnie Durgin presented A Pilgrimage to Mecca and Miss Evangeline Haynes spoke on The Chinese Situation Today and the Missionary. Abigail Carter presides with officers named including Mrs Galen Moses, Mrs Clarence Morse, Mrs Warren Kershner and Mrs Charles Low.
The will of Harry G Deering, prominent retired shipbuilder who died last week of pneumonia, was filed for probate in Sagadahoc county court. Ada KE Deering named executrix without bond. estate valued at about 100000. He left $1000 to each grandchild, home and possessions to his wife, and one quarter of the estate to each son.
Rachael Potter Loring wife of War officer John Alden Loring, died Tuesday morning in City hospital while in Chinese waters. She was born in Bath daughter of Walter Potter and Penubetta Caheon Potter and taught in public schools for ten years. Funeral private Thursday afternoon at family home 164 High Street. Survived by husband and siblings Homer Potter of Bath Edna Potter and Henrietta Potter.
The funeral for Charles D B Brooks, once a Bath youth and familiar in the livery and hack business, was held last Wednesday at L Stevens home in Brunswick. He died Sunday after months of ill health. Born at the Forks, he lived in Bath and Brunswick. survived by wife, three sons John Tarey and Thomas Brooks, two daughters Mary and Catherine Brooks, one sister Mrs Albert Adams of Solon. Burial at Hardings Cemetery.
Thomas Barrett 80 died Thursday morning after a long illness at the home of his daughter Mrs Stanley M Brown 2345 Russell Street. Born in Ireland he had lived in Bath for many years. He is survived by his daughter, a son John Barrett of New Orleans and Edward P Barrett of Brighton, Mass., plus three grandchildren.
James R. Allen 71, a well known Woolwich farmer, died Thursday morning about five o’clock following a long illness. He was born in Dresden, son of Warren Allen, and moved to Woolwich nearly 30 years ago. He is survived by his wife, a son Horace Allen of Wagpswich, a brother George Allen of Dresden, and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Babbo of Phillips.
The funeral of George D. Clark took place Thursday afternoon at his parents’ home in Arrowsie with Rev. Robert II. Carey of Corliss Street Baptist church Bath officiating. Bearers were Leroy Hooker Merle Jameson Milton Hathorne and Alton Wright. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery Georgetown Center.
George C C Pease presides as selectmen chairman during a business visit to Popham Beach. C D Wainwright Moses T Chandler and William Hutchins toured from Popham Beach through Sprucewold Boothbay Harbor to inspect log cabins under construction on Salter Island.
Thomas Barrett was buried after a Saturday funeral at St Marys Church officiated by Rev J P Gorman. Bearers included L Eugene Thebeau Edward J Murphy John Clancy and Frank Collins. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
A compact list of clues for a cross word puzzle including horizontal and vertical entries with numbers. Clues cover various word lengths and topics, from common actions to objects, with several abbreviations and foreign terms. The fragment presents an extensive set of numbered hints for solving the puzzle.
An unusual number of changes in pastors assignments were made Monday before adjournment of the Methodist Episcopal conference. The list includes Goggin at Dresden and South Dresden, Harriet A. Smith at Richmond, and L. W. Grundy, with McCann moved to Bangor district, among others.
The Corliss street church basketball team of the Y M C A League was banqueted Friday night at the church by the Sterling Bible Class led by Mrs Elmer B Campbell president of the elags. The event honored the runners up after last year’s champions and featured roses floral arrangements and a substantial menu. Attendees included Capt Albert McMann Manager Merritt Mitchell Clarence Eaton Cornelius Trewster Linwood Russell Arthur Hall Francis Rice Dwinat Cornist Rev Robert Carey Sidney Eaton William Perkins Leslie Plant Elbridge R K Wright and Elford A Stover. A team photo followed.
Dog lovers must license dogs by May 9 and ensure collars bear owner name and address plus license number. Police urge compliance as collars aid city records and aid identification for lost dogs, with reminder that more than a license is required.
The Garden club of Bath invites children under high school age to enter a gardening contest with prizes for the best flower and best vegetable garden. Entrants provide seed, plan, and care for a garden judged later by a club committee on neatness, planning, and crop quality. Names may be left with Mrs. Vroop at the Public Library.
The Holy Name Society of St Mary’s Church held a Master Whist party Friday night at the Clifford parish house on Chestnut street. The hall featured orchid and yellow streamers and floral decorations. Prizes went to Arthur Lacey for gentlemen first, Otman and Eugene Bridges for second, and Mrs. J Thurston for ladies first. Ethel Lundrigan won second and Stelki Duprey received consolation. Cake and coffee followed with 25 tables in play.
A joint committee of Union 48 will meet Saturday May 7 at 10am at the Sagadahoc Ferry schoolhouse Woolwich to elect a superintendent of schools. The union comprises Weobwich Phipps burg Arrowslie Georgetown and West port.
A. M. G. Soule chief of the department of inspection of the State Department of Agriculture will speak on pure food laws under Woolwich community club auspices at NewQuasset Congregational church Thursday night at eight.
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