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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

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Community day in Woolwich a great success

The Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasst hosted Community day in Woolwich at Sebenon hall Sagadahoc Ferry. A two act comedy play The Strike of the Ladies Aid raised funds, a supper netted 26 dollars, and children from eight schools enjoyed afternoons of recitations and a closing talk by Miss Florence Hale.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Nequasst Woolwich Sebenon Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Florence Hale State Department of Education John H. Carter Mountain School Florence Baker Murphy's Corner Nellie Cole Nequasset Ludie Fifield Chopps Marjorie Jdenes Day's Ferry Eleanor Hathorne Union Bridge Charlotte Buck Charles Haley Arrowsie Stevens Carter Stev. Viinette Allen J. W. Strown Oswald Rankin Herbert A. Munsey Merle Jameson Chester Leeman Florence Hae Ladies’ Aid

Not Guilty by Insanity Raymond Petit Trial

Raymond Petit, 22, of Brunswick, found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity and committed to Augusta State Hospital. The trial, held in Sagadahoc County, lasted under two hours with a drawn jury. Witnesses included the victim’s brother Albert BE Tedford, Brunswick Police Chief William D B Edwards, Sheriff Albert Henderson, Dr. Forrest Tyson, and medical examiner Dr. Harry F. Morin.

Raymond Petit Brunswick Maria BE. White Sagadahoe County Augusta State Hospital State Hospital Augusta Forrest C. ‘Tyson Thompson Vetii Detit Sheriff Henderson Isobo Messenger EH. Thompson Petit Edward W. Bridgham Bath Deasy Justice Thassett Charles A. Corliss Harry J. Sawyer William JJ. Daisley Herbert E. Worrey Charles H. Williams Topsham Frank Clark Arrowsie Frank KE. Preble Richmond Melville B. Hodgdon T J. Southard Lester F. Rideout Bowdoin Percy J. Nickerson Charles Donnell Dunton Raymond Fellows Albert BE. Tedford Topsham Farmer William DB. Edwards Albert Henderson Harry F. Morin Tyson Justice Bassett Corliss Tedford Edwards Brunswick Police Brunswick Golf Links

Hale's Maine outreach earns broad citizen support

Maine Senator Hale is praised for deep ties to state interests and rapid aid to constituents. He backed veterans measures, women’s rights bills, Prohibition, and foreign policy aims, while protecting Maine coal, harbors, and forts. His influence on the Appropriations Committee and wartime efforts are highlighted, including aid to families of sailors and the Deering mystery case.

Maine United States Hale Washington Times Senate Germany Tle Coolidge Haie New England Senator Hale Congress Lim War Department Williams, McKinley Preble and Levett Mixa Pulu Wormell Willis DB. Wormell Carroll A. Deering Bath Cape Hatteras Spe

Former Governor Baxter backs Senator Hale in Maine race

Former Maine governor Percival Baxter declares support for Senator Frederick Hale’s renomination, praising Hale as diligent and honest. Baxter notes prior public statements favoring both Hale and Fernald, and stresses loyalty of Maine Republicans to their U S Senators.

Baxter Frederick Hale Vereival V Daxter Frede Hale Carl Milliken Tate Daxter Maine Ade dl Crowe Brewster Lowe Ababe Wls Fernald and Hale Tale Tzn Eam United States Senate Washington Lodike Thale United States Percival I’. Baxter

Bath Dollar Days Set for Next Week

Bath merchants announce their annual Dollar Day events for next week on Wednesday and Thursday. Visitors are invited to inspect the Kennebec bridge progress and Bath city hall while taking advantage of the sales.

Bath Kennebec

Mock Wedding Ceremony Delights Central Church League

At the Central Church League annual banquet, members staged a mock wedding ceremony as part of the program. Edith Savage played the bride, with attendants including Kisaball Anne Isigat Merce and Mae Heltah, and Nellie Doord and Mrs. Leia Warner praised as parents and rug bearer respectively.

Central Church League Central Lea May Edith Savage Anne Isigat Merce Uaeriet Steath Teride Nellie Doord Mere Tte Amineier Margaret Foote Laura Appleton Harriet Small Lucy Kimball Emma Magoun Nellie Lord Bride Eva Helah Marilla Morse Lulu Turner

No Change in Morse High Staff for Coming Year

There will be no changes in the teaching staff at Morse High for the year 20 except in the Board of Education. Helen Vanilla resigns from the domestic science department after four years, to be replaced by Catherine Leonard. Several veteran elementary teachers also resign as they become eligible for pensions. replacements named.

Morse High Batu- Cation Mies Helen Vanilla Seleiee Serview al Wh Catherine Leonard Nacseon Instunge Hi. Bautia Magean Grace Taker Beth Schools Thelen Elizabeth Repbins Agatha Lennox Elizabeth Utavelall Cpeatrick Nichols Ty Saget Clinton di Wile

Bath Baseball Drive Reaches Top of Fund Goal

The Bath Baseball Meseration reports a 31,000 drive over the top with strong local support. Citizens donated about 25 gifts of 29 each while the public contributed 500 in varied amounts as the team prepares for its first Maine season. The association leaders and drive chairman Fred Thompson coordinated a week of effort to build the fund for a strong Bath team.

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Greenwich Village Masonic Temple Morse High Athletic Fund Comedy “Strike of Ladies’ Aid Bath Society Masonic Hall George A. McFadden Loston Tou Misses Susan Clarabel Quick Henessy Bowdoin College Carolyn Plant Marion Skillin Betty Danton Bluebird Miss Skillin Hooper Esx Tlallowell Helen Ballard Lydia Baxter Smith Samuel Hooper Delft George LD. Wolstenholme Elerbert Doughis Harold Cutting Herbie Harold Pearl Oliver Morse High Athletic Association Raphael Rowe Lincoln Works Merton Doyle Henry DeLong Clarence Exton Merritt Mitchell George Barker Jr Miss Oliver Old Man River Genevieve Duprey East Side West Side Grace Cunningham Mary Cunningham Stewart McAllister George Robinson Portland Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Arthur VP. Scott Principearl Carl Dabs Dee Cutts Albert Noyes Mathenatics Ruth 1 Wilken Hheld Biglist Sam Rhat Johnson Brosco Winchester
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