Bath City Hospital Visitation Day Honors Florence Nightingale
The Bath City hospital opens to visitors all day Thursday to honor Florence Nightingale. Officials and staff will guide guests to showcase the hospital’s services and value to Bath. Community leaders urge residents to visit, support, and learn how the institution benefits the city. Commissioner Washburn cites advertising as key for Maine crops, urging broader branding of potatoes apples and corn to build demand. Bath’s cleanup week boosted appearance. Bath Garden club promotes spring flower gardens and civic pride for youth and future city stewardship.
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Florence Nightingale
Bath
Bath Garden Club
New England Council Suggestion Promotes Local Tour Routes
A prominent New England Council member urges visitors to explore state manufacturing plants and large farms. Communities should list points of interest and help tourists access select sites, with Bath highlighted for its historical spots. The idea is sound and likely to be adopted widely.
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New England Council
Bath
Maine bridge spurs Boothbay area resort growth
The Boothbay Harbor and nearby resorts are likely to see more tourism and new summer homes. Demand for cottage lots rises as publicity for Maine increases and the Kennebec Bridge construction is expected to boost development of summer resort property east of the Kennebec.
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Boothbay Harbor
Maine
Kennebec
Trufants Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary in East Harpswell
Mr and Mrs Charles E Trufant quietly celebrated their 62nd anniversary at home in East Harpswell on Friday after returning from Bath where they spent the winter. Both in good health they welcomed visiting friends and were praised for his long service as a prominent Harpswell citizen and farmer.
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Charles E. Trufant
East Harpswell
Bath
Fred S. Curtis
Trufant
Harpswell
Captain Prothero to Command Ships for Legion Tour
Lifelong seafarer Captain Prothero of the Cunard liner Scythia is praised as a popular master who sails the seven seas. Legionnaires from this state bound for France in September will have the use of one of the finest ocean liners with a congenial captain aboard. An “On to Paris” two color folder about the Scythia and Legion trip is available from the Department France Convention Officer.
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Bhi Prothero
Scythia
Prothere
Carnarvon
Wales
Prothero
France
Taris Sept
Seven Seas
Grenock
Australia
Bill
Paris
S.S. Scythia
Legion
Department France
Indianapolis
Indiana
Bath Independent Grange Department invites letters
Members of the Grange in this section are cordially invited to contribute items for this department at any time. Letters should be addressed to Grange Department, The Bath Independent. All such letters should reach the Independent by Tuesday nights.
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Grange
Bath
S.A. Cheney
United States Army Engineer Corps
Wills Strait
War Department
Maine
Inder
Maine State Highway Commission
Aeross
Orrs and
Bailey Islands
Col
Cheney
Grangers Gather to Discuss Farm Market Problems
Commissioner of Agriculture Frank P Washburn at the Grange Marketing Conference in Auburn says the meeting marks a historic step for Maine agriculture. He notes the Grange's vast reach of 400 towns and 50 000 farm homes and urges committees to promote standardized grades, advertising, and improved marketing methods for Maine farm products.
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Frank P. Washburn
On Grange
Auburn
Maine Agriculture
Maine
Commissioner Washburn
United States
Grange
Senator Drake speaks on legislation before West Bath Grange
Senator J Edward Drake of Sagada addressed the West Bath Grange Monday night on legislative processes from committee action to final adjournment. He highlighted how measures pass or fail, touched on Sagadahoe county interests, and received warm applause before a chafing dish supper. A June 18 meeting will host state officials including John B Abbott, Merle Warriman, and Charles Gardiner. May 27 features the four act comedy Fishermans Luck.
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J. Edward Drake
Sagada
Hoe County
West Bath Grange
Ife
Senate
House
Tle
Merle J. Warriman
Demeter
Charles M. Gardiner
Springfield
Mass
Grange
Bodwell Grange Holds Fine Meeting and Installations
Bodwell Grange held its regular meeting Friday evening with many items discussed. One member demitted and Harriet Pye, newly arrived from Portland, was installed as Pomona. Albert Thompson elected lecturer and installed. Visitors from West Bath and Topsham granges attended. A musical program featured Stanwood Gilman, Thomas Totman, Mary Sylvester, Irma Gilman, and others. Closing remarks by Irma Gilman and Mr Small. Afterward members hung a May basket for the overseer Thomas Lotihan.
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Bodwell Grange
Demit
Tlarriet Pye
Porthind
Pomona
Albert Thompson
West Bath
Popsham Granges
Sylvester Vinno Solo
Rieder
Thomas L. ‘Totman
Stanwood Gilrman
Thomas Totman
Osanje
Ner
Irma Gilman
West Tath Grange
Mero Small
Topsham Grange
Thomas J. Lothiin
Grange to Aid Young People Education Fund Set
New Hampshire Grange creates Educational Aid Fund to help youths pursue education beyond public high school. Andrew Felker named manager to collect subscriptions while state and local granges contribute. The fund will offer low interest loans for agricultural or home economics studies at the state university.
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New Hampshire
State Commissionero of Agriculture
Andrew N. Felker
Muade
State Grange
Plampshire
State University
Granite State
Suffering Intense in Flooded District Drives Red Cross Appeal
A telegram from Henry W. Delong appeals Bath residents to meet a $1,400 Red Cross goal for Mississippi flood refugees. He notes widespread destitution across 15 parishes and praises Gulfport’s $11,000 donation and Bath’s strong local response including $3,000, 40 boats, clothing carloads, and 35 helpers. He credits the organization’s performance and urges Bath to reach its quota.
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Red Cross
Mississippi
Ada R. Crockett
Henry W. Delong
Bath
Louisiana
DeLong
Vass Christian
Six Candidates Granted Degrees at Dromore Grange
About 40 people attended the Dromore grange meeting on Tuesday evening. A class of six candidates received the third and fourth degrees with Edwin W. Haggett of West Bath grange assisting. After initiation a lunch of sandwiches cake and coffee was served. Next Tuesday plans will be made to entertain Sagadahoc county Pomona grange meeting with Dromore grange on May 25.
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Dromore Grange
Edwin W. Haggett
West Bath
Merrymeeting Grange Plans Minstrel Show and Dance
The regular Merrymeeting Grange meeting on Friday outlined an entertainment program led by Albert St. Pierre of Brunswick with 40 members. A minstrel show is slated for Grange Hall Monday night, followed by a musical program and a dance after the performance.
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Merrymeeting Grange
Dottie Wee
Mninet
Albert St. Pierre
Brunswick
St. Pierre
Grange Hall
Woolwich Grangers Honoraged Member
In spite of the vain 65 grangers came out to the meeting last week. First and second degrees were conferred on Dorothy Brookings Mel Leon Grover Dorothy Bailey Bark Colby and Richard Grover. The grange was honored by two charter members Sister Sarah Bailey and Brother Frank Gould and by Sister Margery Bailey. Plans were made to serve baked bean supper on Community Day and ice cream in the evening. The young people chose Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard for their play with rehearsals to begin under Mrs Alton Berry. Refreshments followed and games kept attendees occupied.
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Dorothy Brookings
Mel. Leon Grover
Dorothy Bailey
Bark Colby
Richard Grover
Sarahi Bailey
Frank Gould
Margery Bailey
Grange
Briggs
Poulty Yard
Alton Berry
Enterprise Grange Ladies Aid Meeting Plans Box Social
Enterprise Grange Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ernest Stewart home on Gardiner street Monday evening and enjoyed the gathering. At Tuesday’s regular meeting it was voted to stage a box social for members at the grange hall Tuesday evening May 16.
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Richmond
Ernest Stewart
Gardiner Street
Enterprise Grange
Grange Hall
Entertainment event set for Tuesday evening May 25
The program will be held Tuesday evening May 25 and is organized by Mrs. Bessie ling.
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Bessie’ Ling
Progressive Grange Meeting At Richmond Corner
More than 100 members gathered at the Progressive Grange in Richmond Corner for a regular meeting Friday evening. There were 107 attendees with 28 visitors. The degree team presented the third and fourth degrees, followed by a supper and speeches from visiting members. Next Friday evening County Deputy Karry Rackley of Topsham is expected to attend.
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Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Karry Rackley
Topsham
New England Advances in Farm Product Marketing Standards
New England states move toward uniform grades and standards for farm products after legislative action. Maine Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island cooperate to set voluntary quality grades to protect farmers and consumers. Poultry may be first product to adopt standardized grades with regional producer groups already forming.
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New England
Harry R. Lewis
New England Council
Agricultural Commission of
Whode Island
Mr. Lewis
New England Farm Marketing Conference
Boston
Commissioners of Agriculture of
New England States
Agricultural Committee
United States
Maine
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Commissioners of Agriculture
FL W. Waugh
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
Lawrence A. Carlisle
New Trompshire
Obituary of Elizabeth Browne 81 widow of Robert Browne
Elizabeth Browne 81 widow of Robert C. Browne of Bowdoinham died Wednesday morning after a short illness at her son Dr. Wilbur F. Browne’s home in Brunswick. Born in Bowdoinham she was daughter of late Sheriff P. K. Millay of Sagadahoe county. She lived at Abagadasset Point until five years ago then moved to Brunswick. Her daughter Geraldine Browne and brother William Plummer are noted among her survivors and associates.
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Elizabeth Browne
Robert C. Browne
Bowdoinham
Wilbur F. Browne
Lincoln Street
Trunswick
Browne
P. K. Millay
Sagadahoe County
Bath
Abagadasset Point
Mr. Browne
Brunswick
Geraldine Browne
Bath Rotary Club raises 102.80 for Red Cross flood fund
Dan Dougherty new Bath Rotary Club president leads a sunlit noon meeting at Hotel Phoenix. The club raised 102.80 for Red Cross flood relief, bringing Bath’s total to 1,725. Maj Edward J. Quinn of Portland spoke on advertising fraud, and notable guests and committees were thanked for a successful 8:30 to midnight program with music by Stevens’ Columbian orchestra.
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Dan Dougherty
Bath Rotary Club
Bath Club
Hotel Phoenix
Bangor
Ile
Eugene Desmond
Harry W. Stetson
Bill Powell
Opera House
Low
Rotary Club
Charles ©. Low
Red Cross
Bath
Dougherty
Jess Allen
Totel Phoenix
Junceheon
Bdward J. Quinn
Portland
Majoer
Merchants Associations
Maj. Quinn
South
Glee Club
Edward Spoerl
Tufts College
William M. Stevens
Boothbay Harbor
Earl) Williams
Reading
Mark Hennessey
Eral
Stevens’ Columbian Orchestra
Daniel IT. Dougherty
Minnie White
Sherman McQuade
Guy Crosby
Elsie Lake
Lillian Miller
Hazel Harfleb
Beatrice Noyes
Helen Hartwell
Sylvanus Pennell
Marcia Moulton
Jeatrice Noyes
Genevieve Duprey
Alvin Coss
Favors
Bertha Bellerose
Bereniece Quimby
Adelaide Boynton
Marion Freeman
May Ball Delights Bath Dancers by Cosmopolitan Club
The May ball at the Masonic temple on Monday evening by the Cosmopolitan club was a huge social and financial success. A large number of dancers declared it one of the jolliest parties of the season.
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Masonic Temple
Cosmopolitan Club
Morse High names Cecil J. Cutts new athletic coach
Cecil J. Cutts of Portland has been engaged as athletic coach and physical director for Morse High School beginning next fall. A former University of Maine quarterback and multi sport athlete, Cutts previously coached two years at another high school with notable football and basketball success. He will also teach mathematics at Morse High and oversee physical training at Central Grammar.
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Morse High School
Morse High
Cecil J. Cutts
Portland
Cutts
Al-Maine
University of Maine
Central Grammar
Mien Scool
Twin County Leads State Enrollment Record Rise
Twin County boys and girls club maintains top state enrollment with 287, followed by York County at 268. In late April Twin County gained 3 while York added 107. On May 1 Twin County reached a record high enrollment of 2581 for the state, up 473 in late April and 166 above 1926, with 122 boys and 165 girls.
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Twin County
York County
Twin
York
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