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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1928

Page

8

Topsham Leads Off In Real Estate Sales

Real estate transfers listed show Topsham with eight deeds, Bath six, Mil mond five, Bowdoinham four, Bowdoin two, and Arrowsic none. Entries name buyers and sellers including Herbert Andrews, Wylie Lemont, Mary Turner, and others across multiple towns.

Topsham Sagudahee Bath Michmond Bowdeinham Bowdoin Arrowslie Herbert DB. Andrews Wylie Lemont Lucy G. Armstrong Fred M. Reid Albert A. Kirkwood c Fritz Arthur Berry W. Howard Larrabee Marguerite L. Beardsley Augustus Peron Mary Elizabeth Cotteau Everett C. Lewis Ned L. Robbins James Go GG. Farrar Horace C. Marshall Inez M. Avery John BE. McCarthy Robert J. Sedgley Isola EF Joseph O. King Russell HL. Parker Leola M. Niles Roza A. Warr Gertrude Aldana Chirk Augustus Leavitt Ralph C. Putnam Jessie M. Morrill Lorcupine Feldspar Co., Inc. Francies Messier Avelin Messier Henry Beaulieu Kustache Martin William M. Neugler William N. Field Joseph PB. LeBel Joseph LeBel William H. Jordan Donald C. Gilmore The Diamond Match Co Roger KB. Willum West Bath Evelyn A. Watrous Martin W. Watrous Woolwich Ralph O. Dale Als Arthur L. Footer

Maine pageant makes progress through rugged pages

Fragmentary text shows a Maine pageant narrative with terms like Fort Western Wilder ness The Great Caurrying-Place and a tableaux episode. The final vote and separation from Massa appear as disjoint bits, suggesting a dramatic or historical tableau connected to Maine.

Fort Western Maine Massa

Inauguration Pageant Honors Maine Governor and Bath Leaders

The program lists Governor William King of Maine as guest of honor for the Bath inauguration pageant. Virginia Tanner led the pageant with Raymond Lovey as costume director and Munroe Pevear on lighting. A long slate of honorary and executive committee members from Maine and Boston supported the event.

Chusetts William King Bath

Real Estate Transfers List From Reed Office

Recent transfers show Everett L. Lewis of Topsham selling to Ned Robbins of Porthind on Cherry Street. Albert Kirkwood of Freeport sells to Arthur Kerry of Bath on Robbins Street. Cumberland Loan and Building Association of Portland sells to William Blanchard on Park Street.

Fred I. Reed Everett L. Lewis Topsham Ned Robbins Porthind Cherry Street Albert Kirkwood Freeport Arthur Kerry Bath Robbins Street Cumberland Loan and Building Asseciation Porthuw William Blanchard Park Street

Maine Central Railroad Boosts Summer Resorts in Vacationland

A Berlin correspondent asks the Maine Central Railroad for help in creating illustrated articles for German weeklies on the development and progress of Maine summer resorts. The railroad has issued its Vacationland booklet detailing seashore, lake, and White Mountains sections and is distributing 35,000 copies nationwide to stimulate interest in Maine’s attractions.

Maine Maine Central Railroad Berlin North Athlntic Maine Central White Mountains

Pine Tree Circle Observes Anniversary With Program

Pine Tree Circle celebrated its second anniversary with a fine program attended by 125 members from Portville and Augusta Line Circle. Mrs Annie Brackley of Porth spoke, other performers included Doris Dixit Mary Ellis Petman and Mrs Jay. Supper for out of town visitors followed by dancing and plans for a chicken supper next Tuesday at the Colonial.

Pine Tree Circle Foresters of America Annie Brckley Porth Cirele Porthvied Line Cone Circle Augusta ATL Compannions Colonial Blanche Joy Doris Dixit Mary Elis Petman Sridget VE Iyna John U Carey Sr.o William G. Dall

Sewing Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Nocton in Washington Street

Mrs Nocton entertained the Yury Ten Sewing club at her Washington street home last Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Miss Clara Albee and Mrs George Wallace, Mrs George Leonard, Mrs Benjamin Coombs, and Mrs William Hateh, with sewing in progress and a luncheon served.

John Nocton Yury Ten

Morse High School ODe Authored by Conley Sisters

The Morse high school class ode for this year was written by Misses Dorothy and Helen Conley daughters of Mrs Anna M Conley of 22 Academy street The ode to the tune of The Sweetheart of Sigma Phi Bhi Baccalaureate services are set for Central Church on Sunday June 10 Clara Oliver has resumed Morse studies after a two week flu illness An advertisement seeks a Bath New York Life Insurance agent M Hs Neale Agency Portland 415 Congress street Traverse notices mention range and electricity contact Tel 454 Times office 17 24

Morse High School Dorothy Helen Conley Anna M. Conley Academy Street Sigma Bhi Central Church Bath and Vicinity New York Life Insurance Company M. Hs. Neale Congress Street Portland

Maine Federation Work Described To Cosmopolitan Club

Mrs Florence Waugh Danforth of Skowhegan spoke to a large Cosmopolitan Club gathering detailing the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs work. She highlighted goals, cooperation, and how the federation supports clubs with ideas and a 19‑girl scholarship fund offering interest‑free loans repayable after employment.

Florence Waugh Danforth Skowhegan Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Cosmopolitan Club Danforth Sagadahee Lillian Lewin Seing Charmaine Alice Johnson Frank A. Tredgdon George A. Churchill Bessie Hunt Mildred Nichols Lillon Miller Lillian Lewin Mary Campbell Washington Street Dtamariscotta Lincoln County Union

Brunswick Triumphs Over Morse In Dual Track Meet

Brunswick high defeated Morse high of Bath 56 24 on Whittier field marking its second win in two weeks after Lisbon Falls. Ernest W George Jr led with three firsts and a second totaling 15 points. Barker led Morse with multiple wins and seconds.

Barker Bath Morse Brunswick High Morse High Whittier Field Lisbon Falls George Brunswick McManus Brunswick Ltd Hill McManus Brnunswick Sherman Hart Gott Burbank Rollins Frost Hill Brunswick Eill Brunswick

Bath Locals Cast for Maine Pageant Episode One

Bath residents named for speaking roles in episode 1 scene 1 of the Maine Historical Pageant to be staged June 50 and July 2 6 and 4 featuring Capt George Waymouth and his landing at St George Island. Cast includes N Gratz John Keegan A Stott Sid Cullen David Alkazin and more. Mrs Walter Bowker hosted a six table auction party at 764 High Street with floral decor and prize drawings. top prize silk hose won by Mrs Rodney Ross second prize to Mrs Charles H Cahill and a consolation prize to Mrs Ruth Skillings. Out of town guests included Mrs A F Williams of Portland Mrs L W Berry of Brunswick and Mrs Arthur M Bowker of Springfield Mass.

George Waymouth St. George Island Bath N. Gratz Sidney Cullen Piers David Alkazin Stewart H. Day Albert J. Morse Clarence Merrill Vernon W. Miller Jynwood Miller Earle DV. Morse Walter Bowker Wo Osupper High Street Rodney Ross Charles H. Cahill Ruth Skillings A. F. Williams Portland L. W. Berry Brunswick Arthur M. Bowker Springfield Mass F. K. Jack Richmond Maynard Dorr Dodge Frank Siegars Jr George Cutler parent-Teacher Association Sherman Graves John McCart Iver Rood Merry Meeting Grange Fred Mulligan Joseph A. Pendleton Islesboro C. B. Randall Pendleton Wortland H. EK. Cornish Gardiner E. SS. Blodgett Ethel Willis Cathanee

Bowdoinham Community News Highlights Local Events

Bowdoinham reports contracts for coal delivery to Coombs High School. Village cemetery cleanup and road work underway. Lauris R. Wilson appointed rural mail carrier No 3. Prolific local meetings include Grange and Pythian activities. Community health, school events, and social gatherings fill the week with multiple visits from town residents and nearby towns.

Fire in Bowdoinham wood lot alarms residents

A wood lot fire between L C Starbird and E E Purinton on the Millay road near Bowdoinham sparked panic Thursday as residents rushed to contain it. Firefighters from Bowdoinham aided by town helpers checked the blaze, preserving a nearby cottage. Rain helped extinguish the forest fire and two locals were told to stay on watch overnight. A Farm Bureau meeting at Bowdoin Center grange hall on May 16 covered a topic led by Mrs I Rogers and Mrs J T Cornish.

Coombs High School Wilson Edward E. Wilson Maine Development Society Maine W. B. Kendall Richmond Herbert C. Libby Waterville Bowdeinham Grange Hall Libby W.S. Given C. L. Mosher E. S. Blodgett Town Hall Mary Jane Morse John Purington Morris Glaser W. S. Given Co P. CL. Nealey Pythian Portland Kennebec Lodge Emily Rideout Edith Rowe Grand Lodge of Pythian Sisters McDonald Temple Thomas Ward Maxwell Ward Edwin Denham Catherine Perry Springvale A. S. MacDougal Bowdoin Starbird W. Bo Kendal Cecla Bugbee Norridgewock L. V. Temple H. D., Cornish Clara Fogg Arabine Hall East Bowdoin Bowdoinham L. C. Starbird E. E. Purinton Millay Road Charles Babb Fred Wheelock Soston Bowdoeinham Richard Kuman Clifford Starbird Farm Bureau Bowdoin Center Grange Hall I. Rogers J. T. Cornish

Rush Seating and Upholstery Meeting Set for June 20

The next meeting led by Miss Welch the home demonstration agent will discuss Rush Seating and Upholstery. East Bowdoin chapel opens Sunday after a six month vacation with Sunday school at 1 30 and preaching at 3 by Rev. Pauquette. Ladies aid met May 17 at Mrs. Robert McAfee's home with a pleasant day and music readings and a question box. next gathering at Mrs DD Rogers on May 31.

Bowdoin Professor Speaks on Swimming Pool Sanitation

Bowdoin College associate professor Philip W. Meserve spoke at Bath Rotary Club about pool sanitation and filtration. He described modern pool practices, shower requirements, and eye and skin safety, noting the shift from simple cement tanks to filtered, continually refreshed water. Virginia Tanner urged support for Maine State Pageant activities at the Kennebec bridge dedication.

Philip W. Meserve Bowdoin College Bath Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Krof. Meserve KE. Motley Fuller Bath Meserve Bowdoin Pool Virginia Tanner Kennebec Maine DP. WB. McCaurthy Rumford Falls John le Murray Biddeford and Saco Club Thomas J. Kennon Portland Carl Dunham Morse High OQ. W. Folsom

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