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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1927

Page

6

Alura Allen Narrates Sudan Mission Experiences at Georgetown

Miss Alura Allen of West Buxton preached at First Baptist Church in Georgetown sharing seven years as a missionary in Ecuador under the Christian Missionary Alliance. She described the country, customs and work, while visitors viewed curios she brought home after the services.

Almira Allen West Buxton First Baptist Ecuador Alura Allen First Baptist Church Christian Missionary Alliance Ecundor Miss Allen Iarold J. Brown Cumberland HE. M. Peterson Winn Kingsbury Stott Woolwich Everett Trafton Merton Webber Bath Dorothy Stuart Robinhood MacMahan Island William Oliver John Thibodeau Frank Heald Bar Harbor Mt. Desert Dover-Foxcroft Mary Trafton Belle Heald Billings Irving EF. Hunt Boston Elizabeth Hunt Arthur &. Rowe Augusta Rowe Alfred Rowe Washington Street Georgia M. KR. Walker Center School Jennie Todd West Georgetown Arthur L. Todd Lisbon Cool Hinckley Illess Working League B. T. Woodside William Hallett Bath City Hospital Edgar Warren Fred Guay Marie Tagan Wortland Gilbert Grinnell Waltham Mass T. N. Williams Cape Elizabeth Clyde Trafton Leslie Noyes Abbie Reynolds Ferris Leonard L. Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Henry Noyes Everett Clarey Jefferson Mr. Noyes Mrs. Reynolds

Sagadahoc Grange Visits Topsham Grange Program

Sagadahoe Grange of Bowdoin visited Topsham Grange Saturday evening and furnished the program with the host Grange providing supper. Over 100 people attended as 400 Sagadahoe members joined a varied program and a supper of chim stew coffee and doughnuts was served. The Sagadahoe Grange plans its annual election of officers Saturday evening.

Sagadahoe Grange Bowdoin Topsham Grange Grange Sagadahoe Grange Will

Ferry Signs Down Prompt Old Ferry Route Query

Large signs reading to the Ferry removed and stored. The familiar question Which way to the ferry persists, suggesting it will take some time to fade from local memory.

Dredging Enables Giant Coal Steamers to Dock at Kennebec Wharf

The Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co expands dock capacity after dredging a 450 foot by 60 foot strip to 28 feet depth, allowing 000-ton coal steamers to unload. The project, handled by J S Packard Co of Providence, boosts yard capacity by 4000 tons and may bring larger vessels to Sasanoa Bluffs area.

Kennebec M. W. Sewall & Co J. 8. Packard Co Providence Nahunada Sasanoa Bluffs Sasanoa River

Obituary: Doris Stetson Werden Worden of Bath dies

Doris Stetson Werden Worden, born January 189? in Bath, longtime Bath resident and wife of William M Worden of Tanger, dies after illness. She attended Morse High School class of 1916, studied in Washington and Boston, endured health issues after a riding accident, and is survived by husband William, two daughters Constance and Joan, her parents Mr and Mrs Harry K Stetson, and brother Ralph G Stetson of Boston.

William Worden Harry KK. Stetson Middle Street Doris Stetson Werden Bath TSS Seen Morse High Miss Madeiras Washington, I Leland Powers Boston William M. Worden Tanger Delmont Mass

Boston Vaudeville Night Echoes Bath Opera Parody

Brian Jewett a Bath boy now in Boston vaudeville appeared with his partner at Olympia theatre. He teased Bath ind families in front row and joked about Major Edwin Min mons while wearing a flashy suit and red tie. Miss Roberta Greenleaf of Everett visited relatives in Park street then went to Westport Junction to stay with her grandparents Henry and Roberta Greenleaf.

Washington — Street Olymnia Theatre Boston Bath Opera House Brian Jewett Bath Edwin Minmons Brim Beethoven Mendelssohn Ilite Stevens Roberta Greenleafef Everett Mass Albert McPadden Park Street Westport Junction Henry Greenleaf

Richmond Plays and Parish Meetings Noted at Opera House

Adams Apple farce performed by Emerson Lane post American Legion at the opera house with a crowd and dance to follow. A widow, Tarr, died at Richmond Corner. funeral set and burial planned in Litchfield Plains cemetery. Numerous visits, greetings, and community notices span local residents, reunions, and society events in town.

Emerson Lane Post American Legion Opera House Emerson Lane Post American Legion Billy Aldrich Cecily Charles Blake Cecily Tennent van Alstyne Roth Walton Casper Ehield Richardson Riggs Daffy Cecil Richards Unclergohn

Visitors Present at Topsham Grange Regular Meet

Topsham grange held its regular meeting Saturday with 173 attendees including Sagadahoc grange visitors from Bowdoin and others. After business, Sagadahoe grange lecturer presented a program of solos duets tableaux readings and comedy numbers, followed by nuts and coffee. Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace and daughter Gertrude road to York and Ogunquit for a weekend visit. Mrs. Olive Walker accompanied as guest.

A. B. Haley North Pleasant Street Alen Chestnut Street Ora Reed Flora McClure Ellen Goodwin Janesville Wis. Russell Cecil Hatfield E.R. Gilbert North Whitefield Carrie DeLora Kenneth DeLora Beverly Marta Henrietta Libby Pleasane Street Roscoe Given Prisceilla Auguste Georgia Wakefield J. Houdlette Augusta Wilbur Small Portland Sidney Cerner Gardiner Frank Preble The New England Telephone Co Bangor Charles Peters Lewiston Charles Lilly Alfred South Dresden Cecil Richards Maine Central Cosgrove Fred Watour Boston Frank Reynolds New Bedford I. J. Neagle William Mender Anna Charles Soule Connecticut Leslie Roberts Winthrop Vanessa Beedle Margaret White Annie Grant Lillian Johnson Beulah Rebekah Lodge Lowola Neri M. Heavitt Rebekah Assembly of Maine Assembly Rebekah Forest Queen Porthand Minnehaha Lisbon Eureka Evening Star Beonswick Queen Esther Bath George Os. Leavitt George M. Sherman Grand Lodge Rhode Island Rebekah Assembly Clara EH. Chesslind Dexter Nancy A. Flint Old Town Dee Alvah Alexander W. OW. Gardner Hewb Touclette Charles Howes Harry Jordan James Gallagher William Dunham W. H. Haynes Amy Bradley U. V Malora Brown Navy Topsham Grange Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Sagudahoe Grange Frances Baker Ellen Miller Donald Jasper Hattie Babb Four Colored Gentlemen Cornish Brothers Idl George Wallace Gertrude York Ogunquit Olive Walker

Five Islands Social Notes at Grange Meeting

The Five Islands community reports conferred degrees for Miss Thelyn Gray Miss Mona Campbell and Miss Whyllis Stevens at a grange gathering. Residents and visitors travel between Bath Five Islands Hallowell and surrounding towns with many returning to cottages and sharing news of arrivals departures and hospital stays.

Five Islands Grange Grange Thelyn Gray Mona Campbell Whyllis Stevens

Free illustrated lecture on preventing contagious diseases in town hall

Westport Dr George TH Coombs urges attendance at a Saturday evening talk on preventing the spread and care of contagious diseases at the town hall. The event includes moving pictures and aims to inform residents about public health, with emphasis on community protection.

George TH. Coombs Robert Greenleaf Gilbert Greenleaf Charles Colby Ernest Colby Francis 3 Ross J. Dickson Mt. Desert Ferry James Hl. Tarbox Andover Mass Fred M. Joven Jonas Knight Sale Wiscasset al Morris

Near-fatal ice slide on Mill Pond hill in Lewiston

M H Windler and Richard Sagner of Lewiston narrowly escaped a deadly plunge when their Reo slid on an icy Mil pond hill toward Bath. Driver Pridler applied brakes, locking rear wheels as the car tipped toward the pond, halted only by striking US AIR streetcar tracks. Eight inches of ice and a nearby telephone pole added danger. road patrol warns motorists to use care and avoid braking on ice.

M. H. Windler Richard Sagner Lewiston Reo Mil Pond Bath Pridler Mill Pond US Air, Street Railroad Peidler We World

Bathman’s Experience in Flooded Region

Vinestreet residents Mr and Mrs Frank M Bowker report their son Arthur of Spring Hell Mass was in a flooded district on Thursday and Friday November 4 5. He was towed to a Chester hotel as water reached the porch and cars garages were engulfed. Bowker traveled home Friday afternoon through two foot deep water while trains were halted.

Cond Otis Baker Norwood Mass Clarence MacMahan Bath Mixes Ivan Cromwell Woolwich Mlisha Field Aid Oscar Snowman Five Islands Flop. Carr Leon Willaams Waltham Williams Dkivis J. He. Rowe Ida T. Rowe Diath George A. Yeo Ted Winchester Yeo J. EB. Blaisdell Grange Library Masters School Dobbs Ferry N. Y Oswald Larrabee Hallowell Clyde Thomas Jay J. G. Stevens LH. W. Fossett Berlin N. EL Gott’s Cove Howard Ocean View Marion Stevens Arrowsic Elizabeth Cook Cape Newagen Benjamin Ayers Hiram Tlunteen Pherbert Fish Qauseed Hunteon Ellen Hagan Wiggins T. W. Scott Weston Maass Will Reid Fannie Wallace T. W. Blaisdell Irving I. Ross Otter Cliff Ross Brunswick Waterville New York City Florida Ele Mer Frank M. Bowker Vinestreet Arthur Spring Hell Bowker North Adams Jacob's Ladder Chester

Tide Anomaly At Popham Resort Beaches Reported

A high tide covered the marsh road at Popham last week while the beach and river side portions of the resort showed no unusual rise. The event drew attention to shifting tides and local shoreline conditions.

Popham

Farm Bureau Makes Twin County Record

The Nequasset Farm Bureau women’s group reportedly sets a record for Twin County with perfect attendance by six members this year. Four others missed only one meeting. Notable attendees include Mrs. Frank Hodgdon and Mrs. John Gilmore, who head committee roles alongside others managing clothing, foods, and household tasks. Nine meetings covered topics from healthy meals to crafts like Swedish weaving and lampshades.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Women Twin County Frank Hodgsdon John C. Gilmore Sumner Bailey Percy Bailey Charles R. Farnham Charles J. Parnuham Winfield Wright Lothair Dewell Linceoli Hlondletter Weltram Crocker Krank RR Bailey Rs Ares Percy C. Bailey John () Gilmore Henry T. Dubar Jordan Wright Frank A. Hodgdon

Beacon Street Aid Nets $50 By Its Sale

The Ladies aid of the Beacon Street church held its annual Christmas sale and supper in the vestry on Wednesday afternoon last week. Despite the storm, attendance was strong and $50 was realized. Various tables chaired by Mrs. Allen Cavanaugh Mrs. Henry Adams and others offered fancy articles candy greens a fortune telling booth a mystery table aprons and more. The dining room committee was led by Mrs. George Wallace with several assistants. The kitchen, under Mrs. Trving Varney, served beans doughnuts pies and coffee. C Lloyd Hooker, home from Bates College, spent the weekend with his parents in Washington.

Beacon Street

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Georgetown Sagadahoc Topsham Doris Stetson Worden Ania Et Rae D S. Curtis Morgan North Street Richmond Marin B William IL Tarr Richmond Corner William and Bernice (Perry) Wilson Mystic Lodge O. Ib. Tarr Henry Tarr R. I J. C. Brown Skowhegan Carl Roberts Porthend Ladies’ Aid of Enterprise Grange Alice Faver Front Street Charles A. Alexander School Street Kimball Street North Prout Street Rebecca Rogers Margaret Penabody Nettie Leavitt Rebekah Assembly of Maine Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge Clara H. Crossland Leon S. Merrill Grand Sire Sovereign Carlton Melvin Melvin James Dresden Gladys Lowell KA. Sprague Bowdoinhium Julia Richards Milton Douglass Shirley Ann Douglass O. S&s. True Spear Melvina Borjesson Hollis Center George DB. Kimball Lawrence Kimball Frank Connor Marion Blair Gorham Normal School Mildred Beedle Harold Houdlette George Thayer Philip Nardini Harry Williams Florence Watson Seth Watson Greorge Wilson Lillian Oliver Edith Oliver Town Hr. H. Ryder M. Preble Ida Hosmer Frank Duren Lewis Wilson Carl Bolton Clarence Moore Charlie Grant Emerson-Line Post Methodist Church Leslie W. Grundy Eugene Smith Norway Joseph Alexander J. W. Hathorne Cedar Grove Mtchel James Henry Robertson Cora Searles Robert Walker Bridgton Lillian Dunham Abbie Cullas Gardiner Elizabeth Suall Clyde I. Merrill Leominster County Road Rachel and Esther Carter New York Frances Libby Olby College Freeman Wood Etta Marco Wood Edmond Sylvane Herbert Edgecomb Bates College Leighton Gardner the Methodist Church Thomas James Doris Meserve Methodist Henry Floyd Freda Flanders Freda Mariner Sagadahoc Grange Furnish Entertainment Topshamites Westport Edward Coombs Uiion Street George Moses Somerville Guy Sprague West Somerville William Oliver Silas M. Oliver Kent's Hill the House of Hits Keith Ace Mill Pond Hill Bathman Farm Bureau Beacon Street Aid Nets C. Lloyd Hooker Mrs. L. Lee Hooker
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