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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

7

Richmond High declamations delight opera audience

Rich mond High School pupils gave a staged declamation program at the opera house with Miss Mildred Beedle first prize Miss Muriel White second and Miss Frances Libby honorable mention. Coaching by Miss Harriet Page praised as key to success with a green and white stage.

Richmond High School Opera House KR. H. S Mildred Beedle Muriel White Frances Libby Harriet Page J. R. Clifford Marion Ellen Blair

Maine Intercollegiate Track Meet Heads to Bowdoin

Brunswick hosts the Maine intercollegiate as Bowdoin and Colby rise to challenge Bates in sprint trials. Mittlesdorf of Colby and Farrington of Bowdoin loom as contenders in the 100 and 220 and crowds expect a fresh record breaker from one of the four colleges. Trials will be held in the evening amid a large attendance.

Brunswick Whittier Bowdoin College State of Maine Archibald Bates Maine Rowdoinates Colby Mittlesdorf Farmiagton Bowdoin Colby Marvel Farrington Jack Mazee Brunswick College Farrinsten Bkrendoin Sager Wills Crewe Merping

Mock Trial Delights First Baptist Men in Community Evening

The Brotherhood of First Baptist Church hosted a lively meeting in the west on Tuesday evening. A humorous mock trial "Stewart vs Meechy" entertained attendees after the talk, with Judge's charge and a clam stew served by the supper committee. The case ended with a hung jury as the court joined the meal.

Brotherhood of First Baptist Church West Sapper

Mother's Day Observance and Community Notes at Robinhood

Mother's Day services at First Baptist featured special music by a chorus and readings of Your Mother and Mine. ob by Valeria R. Letham read by Mrs. Earl Hagan. Townsfolk attended various visits, meals, and gatherings in Bath, Robinhood, and nearby towns. many names, places, and weekend trips noted along with hospital and quarry activity.

First Baptist Church Valeria R. Letham Earl Hagan Kimball Working League L. Hinckley Sagadahoc House John Cummings Bath Percy Nickerson Bath Grain Co Robinhood Darrell Deering Lela Oliver Bay Point Arlene Hunt H. F. Hunt Bath City Harold Brown Cumberland Frank Peteron Fred Andrews Kennebec Point William Mains H. Woodside

Obituary of Cora Elbra Wolston of Detroit

Cora Elbra Wolston died at home on Kenilworth Avenue Detroit after two years of wear ing Alness Born in Bath March ThINGE daughter of James Cushing Rouse and Elvira Athern Winslow Rouse A Bath High School graduate with highest honors a musician of exceptional ability until April65 she married the eldest son of Capt. Jehan Wolston Two daughters Maude Elvira who died Peb 20 1 and Hortense Wolston Moore In whose home Mrs Wolsten Passed away Descendant of the Athern Winslow Rouse and Alden families home described as a kingdom of happiness and good cheer Sailed note: unrelated line about river steamers and pulpweed not part of obituary

Jim April IX Cora Elbra Wolston Wieow Johan Richstadh Wolston Kenilworth Avenue Detroit Mich Alness Bath March Thinge James Cushing Rouse Elvira Athern Winslow Rouse Bath High School Jehan Wolston Wolston United States Maude Elvira Hortense Wolston Moore Athern Winskew Rouse Gov. Bradford John Amd Priscilla Alden

Veteran Bath teacher tenders resignation at board meeting

Miss Frostina Marston, a public school teacher for 45 years, tendered her resignation to the Board of Education effective with the close of the school year. The Board expressed deep appreciation for her long and fine service and asked the board to communicate thanks to her by letter.

Frostina Marston Board of Education Sapt. Wilson Magston Sarah Black Central Grammar School Boston University Wilson Morse William A. Farber Maror Charles) H. Cahill James EB. Lookery

Pastor Charles Chappell Accepts Keene Baptist Pastorate

Rev Charles Raymond Chappell former pastor at Central Baptist Middleboro Mauss and Bath addresses accepting a call to First Baptist Church Keene New Hampshire effective June 1 The Keene church with about 500 members is the third largest Baptist church in the state and will provide a salary raise plus a parsonage and garage The Chappells planned a Bath visit in August and their son Raymond will graduate grammar school in June

Charles Raymond Chappell First Baptist Church Bath Central Baptist Church Middleboro Mauss Keene, N.hs Chappell Massachusetts First Baptiste Church Keeney Mid- Meboro Keene New Hampshire

Elks Lodge Holds Delightful May Party

Bath Lodge of Elks held its annual May hall gathering at Armory hall with many members and guests attending. Grindell's Colonial club orchestra provided music while a 21st hour address by Horatio Mikels honored departed brothers. Edward Kelley chaired the event with several local leaders assisting.

Elks Armory Hall Grindell Colonial Club Horatio Mikels Sacred Mount Thomas (Ammings Paul Jones Edward Kelley Thomas Cummings Archibald Miller Harold Fielding Fred Sutherland Elmer Dow

Church Remembers Its Former Pastor Augustus Beard

The Bath area remembers Rev. Augustus F. Beard on his birthday. Beard, once minister at Central church over 60 years ago, now lives in Norwalk and serves as a secretary for the Home Missionary Society. He previously spent summers visiting Bath and old church members.

Augustus F. Beard Central Church Beard Norwalk, Tonn Congregational Church Home Missionary Society Bath Contest Church

Five Islands Grange observes Child Health Week program

Five Islands Grange held Child Health Week Tuesday evening with pupils directed by teacher Mrs. C D MacMahan. The program featured school songs, readings, and recitations by students including Helen Rowe, Richard Boucher, Stanley Lewis, Edith Winkham, Mona Campbell, Barbara Gray, and others.

Grange The C. D. MacMahan Helen Rowe Ree Richard Boucher Charlotte Harley le Sener Phillis Stevens Maine Reete Charate Stanley Lewis CMG Kimball Hope Lerry Johnny Sherman Campbell Wanderers of Ita Leita Tase Cieckasno Mona Campbell Allie Carr John Maynard Ethelyn Gray America Barbara ‘Gray Hartley Harley Ree Woodrow Gray Roxy Christana Pinkham Roger Kay Anzel Gray Barbara Fretchie Harold Pinkham Junior Gray Mansfield Boucher Free Land Myrna Campbell Marjorie Kerry Long State of MacMahan

Poultry Industry Shifts to Business Basis

In Commerce Monthly Muay, the National Bank of Commerce argues that improved production and merchandising have placed the poultry industry in a new business relationship. It highlights a near billion-dollar annual output, evolving standards, marketing cooperatives, and persistent issues with low quality eggs and storage pressures shaping future prices.

Commerce Monthly National Bank of Commerce New York United States Vacitie Middle West United States Department of Agriculture Minnesota Missouri East

Alewives Running Up Damariscotta Mills Rapids

Bath residents visit Damariscotta Mills to witness the annual alewives run. Fish numbers grow daily after first sighting last Thursday. the falls and pools are improved yearly to aid passage. Proceeds from fishing rights benefit Waldoboro and Newcastle, with Nickerson of Boothbay Harbor controlling the privilege.

Damariscotta Mills Fulf Damariscotta River Damariscotta Bay Damariscotta Pond Daumariscotta Mills Arthur Nickerson Boothbay Harbor Waldoboro Newcastle

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