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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

6

Annual supper boosts Fairview Cemetery fund in Winnegance

Winnegance residents packed the vestry for the May beans supper to raise cash for Fairview Cemetery maintenance. Cashier Charles E. Preble kept a busy till as attendees from Hath and elsewhere joined locals to support grass cutting and improvements. The event followed a regular community party with whist prizes and refreshments, while various residents were noted for travel, work, and upcoming plans in the village.

Fairview Cemetery Association Association Charles E. Preble Charles FE. Hewitt Richmond Augustus Preble Odbury Sherburne Attleboro Mass Charles E. Hewitt, Jr William Robeson Abram C. Oliver Frank Perry Morgan Portland Squaw Club George M. Eaton Anetson I. A. Trueworthy Frank Perow Harry Williams George A. Merritt Boothbay Harbor Harry B. Williams Charles B. Williams Topsham William Campbell Maine Providence R. I Zion VL. Hunt Isaac H. Rideout Bath Almon R. Perry FE. O. Taylor Corliss Street Edgar Oliver Zina M. Eaton Marion Morse Elsie Allegrin Kittery Eaton Walter Morse Winneanew Morse Tath Iren Fred DL. Parks Harry JB. Williams Lillian Parks Lewiston Sherman Morse New York Diamond Line Manhatan Manhattan Boston Charles F. Hewitt, Jr Frank Allegrin City Hospital Alfred Cornish Fast Brunswick Fred L. Parks Eugene Morey

Ladies of St. Marys serve fine supper in Clifford House

More than 200 were served supper Tuesday night by the women of St. Marys parish in Clifford House. The menu included cold meats escalloped potatoes beans pickles rolls coffee doughnuts and cake. The general committee was chaired by Mrs Edward J. Murphy with several officers and assistants named. John Burgon left Tuesday for Boston where he will be employed.

St. Mary's Parish Clifford House Edward J. Murphy George McElman Maurice McKay Joseph Hart Edmond Arsenault Catherine Kelley Charles Comeau Mary Arsenault John Costain John Hart William J. Curran John Conley William Murphy Oscar Tanguay Winfred Roy Mary Rose Gallant

Rare opportunity to buy summer estate at two thirds value

At Christmas Cove Maine a furnished seven room cottage with large living areas bath porch water views 7 acres harbor privileges boat house float and boats listed at 10000 with possible lease. Edgar O Achorn Boston address provided. Also motorist safety notice urging caution to prevent accidents on curves and hills.

Christmas Cove Maine Edgar O. Achorn Tremont Street Boston

Beacon Street Church Names New Pastor Rev Weston P Holman

Rev Weston P Holman was appointed to Beacon Street church at Augusta by Bishop Thom as Nicholson. He has preached for two weeks and satisfied parishioners. Holman, cousin of Ernest M Holman, has pastored in Oakland and Camden, and is noted for debt liquidation, growth, and strong youth outreach.

Weston P. Holman Beacon Street Augusta Thomas Nicholson Holman Ernest M. Holman First Baptist Church Camden Oakland Dbeoston University la Salle Extension University Augusti John W. Hamilton Wortland Willian A. Quayle South Berwick Helman

Memorial Services for Sagadahoe Bar Association Leader Hogan

Resolutions on the death of William E. Hogan president of the Sagadahoe County Bar Association were adopted at a memorial service in the court room late Saturday afternoon prior to the Sagadahoe county supreme court adjournment. Hogan’s successor Joseph M. Trott presided and tributes to his ability and character were paid by bar members in seniority order as Judge Deasy delivered an eulogistic response.

William E. Hogan Sagadahoe County Bar Association Sagadahoe County Supreme Court Hogan Joseph M. Trott Deasy

Wesley Official Board Elects Church Officers

The Official Board and Trustees of Wesley church met at the parsonage on Union Street Monday night. Fred W. Armes elected secretary and Terry A. Walters church treasurer. Trustees named John Stewart benevolences, Walter F. Day financial secretary. Committees chosen for janitor, pulpit, ushers. Pastor vacation set for August. Trustee meeting elected Armes chairman, Gordon secretary, Walters treasurer. Rev Cyimbrid Hughes to visit June 11.

Wesley Church Union Street Fred W. Armes Terry A. Walters John Stewart Walter F. Day Andrew M. Butterfield Harry A. Walters Galen D. Watson Charles FE. Brooks Robert S. Gorgon Galen TD. Watson Charles K. Shepard Edgar A. Farrar Robert S. Gordon

False Alarm Calls Out Fire Department

A Monday night false alarm from box 713 at High street Meadow Way and Milan street triggered a fire department run. Combination 2 cut through Oliver street to Tligh street while Combination 4 followed Washington to Park then High street. Horses strained on the long pull, and the alarm’s access appeared to be gained via a drilled glass cover hole.

Fire Department High Street Meadow Way Milan Street Combination 2 Oliver Street Washington Street Tligh Street Combination 4 Park Street

Phippsburg to Revamp Historic Harbor Inn

Phippsburg plans convert the Harbor Inn at Small Point into a modern guest house with a ten foot piazza along three sides. The project includes roof raise, dormer windows, more chambers, new plumbing, enlarged dining room, and a new straightened road from Bath. The harbor and landing will remain handy for water access. Local social items note guests, illnesses, and visits among residents.

Tie Aliquippa Small Point ‘Harbor Maine Alequippa Small Point Bath Annie Nichols Wortlind Alice Abbie Minott John B. Leach Key West Fla Havana Vinetta MacDonald Brewer J. G. MacDonald MacDonald Oliver Farm Clarence M. Bowker Woodfords Ethel N. Doughty Yarmouth Henrietta Bowker Percy Lester Oliver Coast Guards Popham Beach Perank” Oliver Hetemi Bowie Boston Myron Martin Jefferson Verley Crummett Thurlow Page's Mill Wiscasset Prank Leach Chebeagne Island John T. Leach Irving Harrington Irving, Jr Charles II Knight Squirrel Point Light Stott Woolwich Henry M. Heald Sabine Henry W. Butler Grace Brown Center School Brunswick Road Julia Wallace Nellie Cardle Charles A. Morton Sebaseco George S. Davis J. Ti. Pease Edward Chaplin Capt T. J. Cole Dromore van Zant Wheeler New York West Point Madame Wheeler Clifford Place Meadowbrook Abbie Hughes Charles Perry Portland Charles H. Cutting Ernest W. Oliver Charles A. Morrison Sebasco Frank Allegrin Bath City Hospital

Westport Notes on Residents Arrival and Ferry Work

Francis Eaton arrives at Rockmore farm North End for the summer Mrs Eaton to join this week. Engineer Eugene W. Lewis of the steamer Herman Winter visits his aunt Mrs M Webber. George Clancy returns from Dresden with family to Westport. Cromwell buys a launch to aid ferry operation attaching power boat to the scow saves labor and wear. Horace Lewis begins his routine trips to MacMahan island, supplying dairy and farm products to the summer resort.

Francis BE. Eaton Rockmore Farm North End Mrs. Eaton Eugene W. Lewis Herman Winter Horace Lewis MacMahan Island

Two Chicken Stories From Walker's HeadVillage

Mrs Angie Mank bought about 100 day old chicks and set them outside for the first time Monday. Tuesday morning she found 15 of the chicks had frozen to death during the night. Grace Pushard lost a hen recently and the hen returned home with 17 chickens. John Grindell's Colonial club orchestra will broadcast concerts from station WEEI Boston on Friday afternoon and evening.

Angie Mank Walker Grace Pushard John Grindell Colonial Club Orchestra WEEI Boston

Millions of Fish Fingerlings To Be Distributed This Spring

The United States Bureau of Fisheries plans to release six million trout and salmon fingerlings and fry across New England lakes and streams this spring. About 32 million flatfish fry are at Woods Hole to be released nearby. Distribution starts next week, with a route from Nashua to New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts, then Craig Brook Maine, St. Johnsbury Vermont, and beyond to eastern New York and western Massachusetts waters. Major stations report several hundred thousand to over a million fish ready for release, aiming at the greatest good for anglers and sport clubs alike.

New New England United States Bureau of Fisheries Bureau Woods Hole Mass New England Elf Philadelphia Nashua N. H New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Craig Brook Maine St. Johnsbury Vermont New York Grand Lake Holden Megantic Fish and ‘Game Club

Bath Boy Injured by Fall of Horse

Archie McDonough sixteen was hurt Sunday afternoon when a saddle horse he rode fell on a North street crossing. He was unconscious with numerous cuts and bruises after the horse slid about fifteen feet. He received first aid at the McFadden home and recovered quickly. The horse, recently purchased in Augusta by R Clinton McFadden, bolted through Middle street before slipping on the walk and throwing the boy. Mrs. Stetson aided the boy and he was later revived and returned to duties at home.

Archie McDonough North Street Rosege DP. McFpadden Augusta R. Clinton McFadden Young McDonough Middle Street Augustus A. Percy McDonough Harry E. Stetson Marion H. Doughts

Memorial Day plans for Hyde Camp Auxiliary

Hyde Camp Auxiliary lays plans for Memorial Day supper serving baked beans cold meats doughnuts butter rolls and pickles for Grand Army veterans Sons of Veterans and Spanish War veterans after the parade. Encampment in Portland June 10 11 discussed. past commanders and presidents banquet at Graymoor. Ball at the armory drew 100 couples with delegations from Portland Westbrook Biddeford Sanford Brunswick. netted 75 for organization.

TL. W. Hyde Camp S. of W Grand Army Sons of Veterans Portland Graymore Armory Portlaind Westbrook Biddeford Sanford Brunswick Kyady Kemont William Cressey Cumberland Mills Margaret Coleman Cora Freeman Bina Staples Sadie Garcel Edith Milley

MacMillan to Sail From Wiscasset Maine Arctic Expedition

Donald B. MacMillan plans to sail from Wiscasset on June 20 with his Arctic exploration expedition. The Kenana and Bowdoin will depart Maine, with planes from the two air lines to circle the city during the celebration of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The route loops through Greenland and Axel Heiberg Jan, with final return likely September 20 to Wiscasset.

Donald B. MacMillan Wiscasset Arctic Dortland MacMillan George W. Britt Boston Bunker Hill Maine France New York Bowdoin Britt Julianehaab Greenland Godthaab Etah Kenana Cape Nachbak Bay Providence R. I Kansas City Washington St. Louis Chicago

Economics discussed continued on page one

The article notes pupils receive a hot dish to supplement cold lunches, with about one hundred served daily. It laments low female participation in the practical economics program, where only enough girls enroll to fill two classes for Freshmen and Sophomores, despite clear benefits.

Don’t Swim Safety Rules and Local Notes

Don’t swim if you have heart trouble or are overheated or tired. Do not swim on a full stomach or alone. Wait two hours and dive only where you know depth. Do not swim until exhausted or struggle in currents. Learn Red Cross life saving and resuscitation. Irving Coombs of West Bath builds a double garage and improves his Campbell’s Pond home. Frank Thomas of Westport visited town on Tuesday.

Red Cross Irving Coombs West Bath Campbell's Pond

Young People Union Holds Live Session in Brunswick

A Sagadahoc Young People’s Union event at Corliss Street Church in Brunswick drew about 150 youths from the Christian Endeavor and Epworth Leagues. Officers were elected, a nominating committee named, and a banner based on meeting attendance was awarded to Corliss Street Christian Endeavor.

Sagadahoc Young People’s Union Marion Bowie Beacon Street Susie Harmon Brunswick H. H. Bishop Uunswick Charles K. Brooks Wesley Harry McIntire Corliss Baptist Charles Parkin Lyndon McMackin Topsham Wesley Epworth League E. ©. Taylor H. H Ead C. A. Davis Emmanuel Baptist Church Portland Corliss Street Christian Endeavor Brunswick Epworth League Bronsawick Christian Endeavor Topsham Christian Endeavor

Bates Elected Association Secretary at Maine

Thomas Bates of the University of Maine former Morse high track and football star has been elected secretary of the university athletic association. Henry B Eaton is elected president and captain of next year’s relay. Paul Lamoreau becomes vice president. Willie Barrows to represent the seniors. Barrows and Lamoreau are standout athletes with multiple fraternity affiliations and honors.

Thomas Bates University of Maine Morse High University Athletic Association Tom Maine S.A.E Henry B. Eaton Skulls M” Club Phi Gammma Delta Fraternity Paul Lamoreau

M Mahans Busy Season Highlights Bryn Mawr News

Miss Margaret M Mahan has been named captain of the Archery team at Bryn Mawr College. Gregson and Mrs Gregson noted for Bowdoin ties and class leadership. MacMahan forestry work includes planting 5900 white pines 500 spruces and 200 Norway spruces on the island. A Forest Planting in Maine booklet by John M Briscoe is widely consulted. West Newton cottagers to visit. Dr Chandler Bowdoin graduate now a Boston oculist. Miss Thelma D Kittridge died Sunday at Boothbay Harbor.

Margaret Bryn Mawr College Gregson Munec Mahan Bowdoin College Bryn Mawr MacMahan Maine John M. Briscoe University of Maine Rand

Interest Manifests in MMillan Departure

The article notes strong public interest over Capt. Donald MacMillan and his Arctic expedition. It covers planned departure from Boston June 17, possible Wis casset stop, and official witnesses. It mentions two Loening amphibian planes tested at Mitchell Field and later to be aboard the Peary toward Etah, with Byrd's earlier remarks about the expedition base.

Donald T. MacMillan Jondein College Boston Banker Hill Brewster MacMillan United States Wiscasset James A. Gallivan Charlestown Gallivan Wilbur Navy Admiral Moffett Bureau of Sevenanties Navy Department Bowdoin Byrd — Gaid Etah

Basketball Authority to Attend Meeting at Portland Club

Allan Spear secretary treasurer of the Central Maine Board of Basketball Officials reports Oswald Towner, renowned basketball authority, will attend the association meeting at Portland Athletic Club on May 29 at 6 30 daylight time. Towner will speak on basketball rules recent changes and interpretations.

Allan Spear Central Maine Board of Basketball Officials Oswald Towner Porland Athletic Club Towner

Bath Man Builds Boat for Commodore Moses

A Bath and Lisbon Falls party witnessed the launch of the Greyhound at Crescent Lake. Built last winter by Joseph Oliver, master, the Bath craft was trucked to the lake and is the first Bath built boat launched there. It will serve as a moth er ship for Commodore Oliver Moses and the fleet at the lake.

Bath Lisbon Falls Crescent Lake Longlake Rangeley Greyhound Joseph R. Oliver Washington Street Oliver Moses

Inside a Star Burly Atoms Drive Energy Flow

Prof A S Eddington of Cambridge described the star interior as a clash of atoms electrons and waves in constant collision. He said atoms never advance but merely exchange places while ether waves flow outward to surface and power the star's heat output.

A. S. Eddington Vitumian Cambridge University British Royal Institution Eddington

Bath Fishermen Travel to Maine Inland Lakes

Bath fishermen head to inland lakes of Maine for weekend fishing with small catches reported. Weather shifted from warm Saturday to heavy rains Sunday, while snow remains visible on shaded high ground near Moosehead Rangeley and along the State highway.

Bath Maine Moosehead Rangeley

Warren Gledhill Visited Genesia Chapter OFE Event

Warren Gledhill of Lewiston attended the Genesia chapter OFE gathering on Friday night with Mrs. Gledhill acting as organizer and first patroness. The guests stayed at the home of her brother William A. Furber on Washington Street.

Warren Gledhill Lewiston Genesia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fairview Cemetery Ladies OF ST. Mary’s John Burgon Beacon Street Church BAR Association Wesley Official Board Phippsburg Aliquippa Small Point Harbor Westport Bath Boy Animal Hyde Camp G.A.R., Sons of Veterans Kennebec Bridge Bath, Maine M’millan Frank Thomas Bath Savings Institution Young People’s Union Corliss Street Baptist Church M’mahan Thelma D. Kittridge Basketball Authority Bath Man Moses
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