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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
8
A rich man, famed for wealth and risk, discovers real value lies in investing in others. He contemplates money as a means to mold sons and supports a YMCA gymnasia to train boys in health, character, and clean sport, marking his first real investment.
The October forecast notes a volatile month with scattered thunder showers and late warmth, while saints day to Armistice Day bring mixed observances. A feldspar deposit discovered near Woolwich promises a substantial ore body, and Rev Nicholas J Loran of Wortland visited Bath.
Noonarsed changes in farm ownership for the year ending Mar 15 indicate shifts in real estate activity. Voluntary farm sales fell while forced sales rose slightly. cotton and corn areas show the sharpest declines, with favorable mortgage money and a stable credit outlook expected to persist.
A Bowdoinham dinner auction hosted by Mrs. Alma Kendall and others drew 48 guests. Decorations in orange and black with autumn blooms set a festive scene. Mrs. Della Rideout and Miss Clara Fogg led charades while Miss Fors won a top prize in charades. Usellie Cornish topped the auction scores, with Mrs. Jane Browne second.
An old advertisement promotes seed selling with big money and minimal experience. It directs readers to contact Krankiin in Cobb County for particulars, dated ll-3-4wp.
Advertisement notes Virgin Wool yarn for sale by manufacturer with bargain pricing. States samples are free and references Hr A Bart, left Harmony, Maine. Dated 10 20 4wp.
Thomas L. Grindell Jr known as Bub from 670 Middle Street has been confined to home for over three years. It was learned Tuesday that Grindell’s poem Today about football was accepted for syndication by Rice’s sports column. The Morse football team is thanked in the dedication.
Topsham Grange held its regular Saturday meeting with ten members attending. The third and fourth degrees were conferred on candidates including Mr and Mrs Ellis J Aldrich and Marjorie Stevens. Afterward a bar feast was served by Mildred Cornish Florence Poole and Marion Hodgdon. University of Maine plans Maine Night on Friday Nov 4 with indoor field program and broadcasts. committee includes Prof Corbett Robert Clark and others. Burnett Bear of Carlysle Pa returning Saturday to work on lift span at Bath. Mrs Herman Spinney of Bay Point visited Bath Tuesday.
Sagadahoc Grangers held a Halloween party at Bowden Center with costumes and games. Miss Mya Duker won the funniest costume prize. a black cat candy gift was given. Afterward, Stuwa Buker Brances Buker and Ken Miller led stunts and games, with pie doughnuts and coffee served to a large crowd including many children. Tonight the grange plans a visit to River View grange for a new program.
The marriage of James Lincoln Ham and Marguerite Alice McGraw was performed secretly at the Oxford Methodist Episcopal church parsonage on a Saturday night two months ago. Both families attended, with Rev. Lupien officiating, and the couple plans to reside in Quincy. The bride is a Memorial Hospital nursing graduate. the groom was a Morgan Construction draftsman now joining Bethlehem Shipbuilding in Quincy. Mr and Mrs Ham will reside in Quincy.
Lon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter and Mayor and Mrs Charles H Cahll left Tuesday noon on an overnight trip to Fryeburg and the White Mountains. Mrs Ella Frazee returns to work after illness. Miss Dorothy Welch goes to Boston to represent Grace Episcopal Girls Friendly Society at New England convention. Bates College student Barbara Austin appointed assistant in biology. Bates senior Malcolm Loring visits for Bates Bowdoin game. various Bath residents noted visiting relatives and attending clubs.
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