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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

4

Fire Laddies Host Banquet for Bath Fire Department

A large crowd attended the annual Combination 8 banquet at the Bath fire house on Shepard Street Monday night. The event honored city council members delayed by committee meetings, with Major Charles He Cale sending regrets and a gift. Chief Parks and other fire department leaders spoke as Foreman Lewis presided, praising the department, while an oyster stew supper was served and toasts followed.

Combination 8 Bath Fire Department Shepard Street Charles He Cale Tex Parks Scott Morse Atelward Bate Eit Council Fire Department Aldeviin Cosel Ehotrmoans Stanley Mo Bree Tle Fortier Varnes Witlintus Erie Divi Uerbert J. Corinnell W. Vaughn Bruh Diggins Desent Dombins Piper Avitee Kingsbury Herbert Wing Odiel Piggine Fey Chester Lewis Coirmne Covel Fine Department Williams Dora Wentworth Edward Jessie Amex Gladys Trobinson Rockland Ray Douglas Topsham Brunswick Th. Randall H. BE. Cornish Roo. Ferguson America Purinton Margaret Parinton Clarn Ogy Ibrunswick Shrunswick Dla. Cannon Charles Randall Dronswick Wlisha Webber Webbers Richmond Als. Manwell Florenes Cornish Portland Fridas Wo. Graves Gertrude William Bath PON. RR Town Hall Mrnday

Directors Of The Y In Monthly Session

The meeting of the directors of the Y M C A was held with President Edward B. Smith presiding. Present were Treas. E. Skilling, Recording Secretary W. Perkins, General Secretary M. Nichols, and others including H. McClive and C. Wilson. Reports from recording secretary treasurer and general secretary were accepted and filed. thanks extended to the Colonial Club for use of the building on April day. committees reported on aid for first aid and considerable bias.

Regitar VY. M A. Mu Malward Smith Edward TB. Smith Skilling Eadward Sewall Waillatin Perkins Miaiik DB. Nichols Morin Willian

European discovery of the Americas claimed long before Columbus

Fragmentary notes claim an ancient discovery of the American continent by Europeans two millennia prior to Columbus. The readable text mentions names and places but remains unclear, suggesting an early maritime contact and a broad claim about pre-Columbian exploration.

Star Club play and sale draws large attendance at Town Hall

The Star Club hosted a Thursday evening event at Town Hall featuring the drama The Arizona Cowboy with a large audience including many from Richmond. A stylistic array of tables offered fancy work, aprons, candy, and a mystery table, raising funds for the club. The evening included an old fashioned dance, with Nelson's orchestra providing music and attendees enjoying refreshments.

Town Hall Star Club Richmond Arizona Cowboy Farley Gantt Richard “Denham Paulee SS. MacDougal Duke Pluckshear Yow Yow Kee, A Heathen Chinese Vernon Lowell PulaGass Tree Cote Ee George Brown Hezekiah Bugg Er Rietre Albert Henderson Big, Elk Tors Charles Hackett Grizzly Grimm Chester Jack Marguerite Rea Bane Della Rideout Petunia Bugg Reena Hannie Denhaw Condie Blackshear Duke Mazel de Hazel Dentin William S. Given Horace Dodge Pred Britt B.S. Blodgett Marshal Merryman Thrace Whitney O. Purinton Carleton Jenkins

Henry Cornish Attends Grand Masonic Lodge Session

Henry Cornish visits Perth this week as representative of Village lodge for the annual Grand Masonic lodge session. Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co. ships multiple carloads of goods during the period.

Henry Cornish Perth Grand Masonic Lodge Sagadahoe Fertilizer Co

Missing correspondent returns with bronchitis from San Diego

A note from Auditor the Independent reports a long-lost correspondent has been found after an illness. He left Hampton Roads on the Henderson, spent three weeks at sea, and landed at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego where he recovers. The writer praises care from physicians and nurses and promises future letters with his impressions of the city.

Auditor the Independent Hampton Roads Henderson San Diego Seth California Sick Bay Cuyamaia Mountains Saphire Sea Shotel United States Naval Hospital Oldriend Old City Dune

DOG CATCHERS OF WASHINGTON AND THEIR HOUNDS

An extended look at Washington's dog pound describes the mix of pets and strays held there, their treatment, and the social curiosities around owners. Notably, high profile owners have visited to reclaim or sometimes buy unclaimed pedigreed dogs. The piece ends recounting a humane canine tale of Flash, an Irish setter, who helped a suffering dog and protected a woman, illustrating moral animal behavior.

St. Bernard Washington Pound White House Dog Pound Liverpool Woodrow Wilson Airdale Wilson Cary Grayson Boston Alice Roosevelt Longworth Tam Joca Congress Washington District of Columbia Pound Yound Eath Charles A. Packard Ile Miss Packard Flash

Bathman elected Masonic Grand Master in Portland

Rev. David E. Wilken of Central Congregational Church in Bath was elected grand master of the Grand Lodge of Maine at the annual session in Portland. Harold Cook of Gardiner and other officers were chosen, with about 400 delegates in attendance and many past grand officers present. Grace E. Allyn, long active in civic groups, was mentioned in connection with community service roles.

David E E. Wilken Central Congregational Church Bath Grand Lodge of Maine Poo A. Mo Portland Harold Bh. Cook Gardiner James KE. Abernethy West Pembroke Eugene G. Whittredge Dover-Foxcroft Herbert N. Manfiell Dportand Charles T. Davis

Fishermen Warned On Woods Fire Danger In Maine

Maine forest commissioner Neil L. Vielette urges fishermen to avoid smoking and to be vigilant as spring fishing arrives. He notes past fires started by anglers, stresses fires spread quickly after snowmelt, and calls for care with campfires and disposal of cigarettes to protect forests and water sources.

Tlow Neil L. Vielette Augusta Violette Maine Maine Forest Service Isaac Walton Dent

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