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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1926

Page

7

Richmond group installs officers at Legion hall

Richmond Ladies Auxiliary of Emerson Lane held a post installation at the Legion hall Monday evening naming Louise Gilpatrick as president and Hazel Libby as vice president among others. A Halloween party followed with members and families as guests.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Emerson Lane Post American Legion Emerson Lane Legion Hall Louise Gilpatrick Hazel Libby Helen Gilpatrick Josie Libby Chaplin Mayford Morris Grace Dickenson Tarr O. B. Gray A. F E Georgia Wakefield Augusta Walter E. Goodhue Teston Elass Ernest Grant Willis Hayes Anita Sell Clarence Morrill Ava Perry Frederic Mason Charles B. Day H. F. Eastman Wortland Florence VP. Somers Mildred Beedle Freda Mariner Olive Stilphen Gardiner Russell Maloy Maloy Ernest Harford John Hurley Pauline O'Neil L. F. Roberts Lewiston Edward Rankins Boston Olive King Litchfield Berthe Noyes National Alliance Daughters of Union Veterans Aimy Cradley Tent Liner Rogers George Leavitt Freeman Wood Lowdeinham W. S. Johnson Dresden Richmond Howard Knight Ernest Lowell West Dresden Dorothea Temple Brunswick Genevieve Joy Dorothy Skelton Blallowell Chaaence Morrell Clarence Frank McKenney Michel Poster Chester Donald Poster Marion Blair Frances Preble Waterville Mary Webber Willie Dinsmere Bowdeinham Adelaide Saunders Ida Watson William Taynes Methodist Ladies’ Aid Union Nennebec Clinton Lloyd Wesley Iath

Westport Special Primary Voters Nominate Baxter Gould Redman

A light turnout at Westport town hall produced Baxter with 10 votes, Gould 66, and Redman 1. Officials kept polls open until nine, a nuisance in the small town. State aid road work progresses between James Cannon and Robert Greenleaf with 1350 dollars allocated. A third class highway extension from Knight's Corner to the Center Methodist Meeting House was completed. Westport Poultry and Horticultural Association reorg elected Fred I Greenleaf president and Th A Swanton secretary treasurer, executive committee named. Membership stands at 22. Local social notes mention Hazel Wehail visiting from Mast Boston and several town residents visiting relatives and seaside homes.

Baxter Gould Redman James Cannon Robert Greenleaf Wallhe Knight's Corner Westport Poultry and Horticultural Association Fred S. Bailey Offcers Fred I. Greenleaf Th. A. Swanton Bred Ross

Georgetown Hosts 16th Birthday Party at West Georgetown

A pleasant surprise party for Raphael Rowe marked his 16th birthday with Mrs. Everett Higgins hosting at the John R. Blackie residence in West Georgetown. Thirteen guests enjoyed games, dancing, and refreshments as the event closed.

Raphael Rowe Everett Higgins John R. Blackie West Georgetown Annan Senter Robinhood Waltham, Mass Howard Kimball Rey KE. I. Kimball Center School Forrest Putman Bath Harold Ward Topsham Pinkham Sara Pinkham Augusta I. C. Higgins Belle Heald Rookling Mass Tanehe Weestall Lewiston Wewall Webster Carrie Johnson Carrie Baker Roy Newman Darien Coun Newman Georgia Walker Woolwich Boston Oliver Walter Gordon Bay Point Roslindale Edgar Warren John KB. Oliver

Bath Battery Loses to Brunswick Team in Narrow Shootout

Rifle teams from Bath Battery of the 240th Coast Artillery and Brunswick Battery faced off with Bath suffering a one point defeat. Scores show Bath totaling 215 to Brunswick 214, with individual marks led by Roland Breton Norman J. McCabe and Lionel Breton for Bath and Gagne Livernois Campbell Gowell for Brunswick. The next match is set for December on the first Monday.

240Th Coast Artillery Brunswick Bath Ien Roland Breton Cook Norman J. McCabe, Jr Lionel Breton Edmund Gwynne J. Horace McClure Brunswick Battery Gagne Livernois Corp Campbell Priv Gowell Dunbaroe Ath Battery J. Morace McClure Norman J. McCabe, Jr Livernoisne Corp Gagne 16 Corp Dunbar Suth

Famous Orator Will Give Talk on Mexico

Nationally known lecturer David Goldstein will speak on Mexico at 8 p.m. Friday in Columbia theatre under Sagadahoc Council 249 Knights of Columbus. The talk covers Mexico’s government and democratic ideals as part of a campaign education effort against Soviet influence in the Americas.

Mexico David Goldstein Columbia Theatre Sagadahoc Council 249 Knights of Columbus Goldstein

Engagement announced for Horace Wo Ward and Miss May Congdon

The Bath couple Horace Wo Ward and May Congdon announced their engagement at a surprise party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. William G. Congdon on Bruce Street. Ward, a Bath figure and former Odd Fellows leader, and Congdon, longtime telephone exchange operator, were celebrated with autumn decorations and a luncheon while guests offered congratulations.

Horace Wo Ward May Vt’. Congdon Miss Congdon William G. Congdon Bruce Street Ada Perkins Marguerite Hennessy Mrs. Ward Bath Park and Cemetery Board Congdon Ward Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge District No. 10

Violets Bloom Near Woods Delight Hallowell Visitors

Mr and Mrs Paul Locke while trap ing neighboring woods Thursday after flowers were of good size and very fragrant. Cold weather seemed to have no impression upon them. Mr and Mrs Bernard MacAusland and Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins were Sunday visitors in Hallowell.

Paul Locke Bernard MacAusland Frank Perkins Hallowell

Five Islands residents greet ladder gift at wharf

The community thanks Capt. Joe Greenleaf for a 25 foot ladder he built and placed beside the Five Islands wharf for public use. Local families visit, travel, and socialize around cottages and journeys to Bath and Boston, with many relatives dropping by for weekends and winters.

Five Islands Joe Greenleaf John Lundquist Fred Roslindale Maxs Cleveland Davis Marion Dexter C. Davis J. H. Rowe Chester Pinkham Deatrice Foster Westbrook Pinkham Ellsworth Pinkham Alfred Rowe Evelyn Rowe Bath J. B. Diaisdeil Chester MacMahan Norman Drummond Arrowsic Kenneth Pinkham Southport Charles Pinkham J. VT. MacMahan William Belanger Earl MacMahan Branwell Harford Boston Melvin Harford Wallace Pierce Clara Davis Nora Marr Will Field L. Il, Rowe H. W. Howard Harry Vowers Stella Ernest Harford Richmond Cagst Arletta Ruth Tarbox Harford K. Billings Howard Heald Belle Heald Dorothy Stuart Georgetown Billings W. S. Delano Edward Delany Elizabeth Cromwell Isabel Stevens

Terrors of the Hurricane

Reports describe lingering storm concerns as residents assess damage and secure hotels, with water in rooms and barred windows while awaiting potential further effects. The following morning, activity returns to normal as preparations and cleanup continue.

Humphreys Mosher Wedding in Portsmouth New Hampshire

Miss Mary Mosher and John C. Humphreys of Bath were married in Portsmouth on Monday October 25. The ceremony was led by Rev. Lucius H. Thayer. Humphreys, son of the late Capt. Denny M. Humphreys, worked with Central Maine Power Co for over 30 years as Bath district superintendent. The couple resides on Bath street.

Mary Mosher John C. Humphreys Lath Portsmouth N. H Lucius H. Thayer Humphreys Denny M. Humphreys High Street Central Maine Power Co Bath District

Past Masters Night Plans At Solar Lodge

At a Vast Masters Association meeting plans were set for the annual past masters night on November 22. A banquet will start at 6 30 followed by a meeting with past masters filling chairs. Walter S Glidden will chair and Rev David J Wilson Maine grand master is invited as guest.

Vast Masters Association of Solar Lodge of Masons Sith Walter S. Glidden David J. Wilson Maine

County Commissioners Plan Two Year Budget Estimates

At the monthly meeting on Tuesday the commissioners discussed routine matters and announced they will start preparing two year estimates for county operations. The December session will set the level and structure of the budget to be submitted to the legislature as required by law.

New Bath Directory Features Expanded Listings

Crowley and Lunt release the 1926 27 Bath Maine city directory showing over 1800 new Bath names and about 6000 total alterations since 1924. The guide includes a street directory with home locations and street telephones, noted as a valuable feature scarce in other Maine cities.

Crowley & Lunt Bath Maine

Man Admits Driving Without License in Brunswick Case

Bernard Cromwell of East Harpswell pleaded guilty in Brunswick Municipal Court to operating a car without a license. He admitted four years of unlicensed driving after crashing into a hayrack driven by Clarence B. Smith of Topsham, who was bedbound for days. Cromwell claimed the Ford belonged to Erwin S. Wallace but was registered to Roscoe Wallace. Judge Rousseau fined him $10 plus costs with 60 days jail in default. Police investigate ownership to determine potential action against the Wallaces for permitting operation.

Bernard Cromwell East Harpswell Brunswick Cromwell Clarence B. Smith Topsham Erwin S. Wallace Roscoe Wallace Joseph H. Rousseau Wallaces

Real estate transfers show Bath lead in Sagadahoc county

Registry records indicate Bath had ten transfers in recent weeks, with Whippsburg and Richmond tied at seven each. Transactions include several to the State of Maine and multiple private conveyances among residents and firms across Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich and related entities.

Sagadahoe Registry of Deeds Bath Whippsburg Richmond Arrowsie William R. Day Conrad R. Ruud Merle Emma Huff Harry W. Moulton Nelson L. Jackson State of Maine Leburton D. Sheldon, Jr Jennie Jack People's Investment Association Edward J. Lyons Lloyd Lee Hooker H. L J. M. Haynes Ella R. Legard Emma H. Rogers Als Ellis P. Rogers Laura D. Black Guy G. Crocker Annie Fisher Lincoln Grace Hogan Charles W. Leavitt Susan F. Howard Bowdoin Charles E. Fickett John K. McCarthy John M. McQuarrie Carrie FE George M. Emery Laura M. Beale Walter B. Pinkham Margaret B. Peabody Margaret A. Spaulding W. M. King Charlotte M. Waters William R. Hartford David Andrews Maurice Bridge Topsham Letus Lavoie Elzear Brilliant West Bath Hannah E. Bryant Blanche M. Bryant Ellene L. McCarthy Blanche 1. Murphy David €. Malcolm Loving D. Small Woolwich Lilian D. Fitch Frederick W. Swanton Irving II Nash John D. Footer George DP. Spinney Harvey T. Bailey

Central Church League Holds Annual Harvest Supper

The Central Church League served a Harvest supper at the Central parish house on Oct. 27, with over 100 din ers. proceeds near $60 will bolster the treasury. A bean supper with bread salads doughnuts coffee and pies ran from 1 380 to 6 00. Committee in charge included Mrs. D L Howard chairwoman and several others. assisting servers listed by name.

Central Church League Central Parish House W. G. Cahill D. L. Howard Fred Thompson Edith Page Ruby Avery Pauline Avery Nellie Lord Lula Turner Erna Farrar Dorothy and Mary Appleton Carolyn Turner Dorothy Thompon Isabel Lewis Eona Blair

Hebron Kent's Hill Game Seen by Sheriff McClure

Sheriff J Horace McClure among Bath residents witnessing the Hebron Kent's Hill football game Saturday afternoon in Hebron. McClure is a Kent's Hill alumnus.

J. Horace McClure Bath Hebron Kent's Hill Sheriff McClure

Experiment Station to Exhibit Apple Crop at Portland Show

The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station will stage a large display at the Portland Armory November 10 to 13, featuring apples from Highmoor Farm and potatoes from Aroostook Farm. The exhibit highlights fruit tree bud selection, nursery stock propagation, and spraying tests for apple scab with 72 apple boxes and varieties like McIntosh Baldwin and Opalescent.

Maine Agricultural. Experiment Station Maine Highmoor Farm Karl Sax Portland Armory Aroostook Farm Presque Isle United States Department of Agriculture MclIntosh Baldwin Portland

Telephone Girls Honor Miss Reynolds With Shower

Miss Katherine Reynolds, guest of honor, received a silk underwear gift gathering hosted by New England Tel & Tel operators at Miss Donia Cornish's Hardings home. The group included Mrs. Calvin Fickett and several colleagues. Reynolds and Kerwin K. Butcher plan a Monday morning wedding.

Katherine Reynolds New England Tel. & Tel. Co Donia Cornish Hardings Miss Reynolds Thomas Reynolds Kerwin K. Butcher Calvin Fickett Portland Cornish Mary Costain Aramede Stacy Rachel Potter Bessie McKay Mae Bickle

Fine Old Ladies Give to the Legion Fund

The Amer ican Legion war Memorial building drive received gifts from residents of the Old Ladies' Home. The list includes Miss Olive Thompson, Mrs Emma Brigham, Miss Emma Manson, Miss Clara Manson, Miss Lizzie Foye, Miss Maribah Vieree, Mrs Arminda Morse, Mrs Elizabeth French, Mrs Marcia Warren, Mrs Emma Knapp, Mrs Hattie Toothaker, Mrs Lydia Brewer, Help Mrs Hattie Mitchell, nurse Miss Maury Wood, cook, and Miss Jessie Nowell, matron.

The American Legion War Memorial Old Ladies Olive Thompson Emma Brigham Emma Manson Clara Manson Lizzie Foye Maribah Vieree Arminda Morse Elizabeth French Marcia Warren Emma Knapp Hattie Toothaker Lydia Brewer Hattie Mitchell Maury Wood Jessie Nowell

Bath Hosts To Famous Preacher Cadman lectures drew large Bath crowd

Mr and Mrs Edwin E Pinson and guests attended Dr Cadman lecture in Lewiston on October 27 under Kiwanis auspices. Cadman spoke in Worcester next morning after visiting Bath and Portland en route. Miss Melia Povich visited Bath with her parents Nathan and Mrs. Povich.

Edwin E. Pinson Harry Hebron Henry W. Butler Elsie Lake Lewiston City Hall Parkes Cudman New York Bath Bedford Y. M Brooklyn Dr.audman Pinson Melia Povich Portland Mrs Nathan Povich

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