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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1926

Page

6

County teachers meet for annual convention here

Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties held their annual teachers convention at Morse High School in Bath despite heavy rain. 206 teachers attended with speeches by Prof. George Starr Lasher and Hon. Ernest W. Butterfield, plus sessions on English, history, bookkeeping, and education extensions.

Lincoln Sagadahoc Morse High School Lincoln-Sagadahoc Wiscasset Arthur B. Scott Morse A. Evans Roland H. Cobb Bowdoin College Cobb R. J. Libby Augusta Maine Teacher's Retirement Association Laura M. Bailey Dresden Constance Smart Boothbay Harbor I. E. Packard Arthur W. Jellison Ernest W. Butterfield Concord N. H Agnes Fahey Bath J. W. Taylor Prin Carroll L. Young Richmond George Starr Lasher Ohio University Athens Ohio Eula Terrill Kimball Scott New Hampshire Lasher Augustus O. Thomas Maine Arthur BR. Scott Harold B. Clifford Margaret J. Adams John Carter Woolwich Ethel Redénnett Russell S. Greenwood Waldoboro Loretta Parks Margaret Mulligan Trath Margaret Adams Clinton D. Wilson Harvard Reston Wilson

Hearing on Bath state ferry rates scheduled

The Public Utilities Commission will hear the complaint of Duncan M. McIntosh and 140 Bath area residents against the Maine State Highway Commission. A hearing is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the State House offices to address proposed fare changes for horse and wagon, two-horse teams, and autos carrying farm produce, with special resident tickets requested.

Duncan M. McIntosh Woolwich Maine State Highway Commission Bath Public Utilities Commission State House The Utilities Commission Arrowsie Georgetown

Universalist Men Meet For Social Evening

The Universalist church Men’s League held its second season meeting in the church parlor last Wednesday from seven to nine. A social program featured general singing and instrumental music by Clarence E. Johnson on piano and H. T. Stevens on violin. Crullers cheese coffee and candy were served as a dutch treat. The group, including W. W. Hosmer Charles Maxwell and George Upson Scudder, planned a clam chowder supper for Wednesday December 1.

Men's League of the Universalist Church Clarence E. Johnson H. T. Stevens W. W. Hosmer Charles Maxwell George Upson Scudder League

American Merchant Marine plan backed by Shipping Board

Philip S. Telfer announces that nationwide hearings support an American Merchant Marine to bolster commerce and national safety. The report to Congress by Jan 1 1927 favors mixed ownership with government aid, and continued federal operation until private ownership is viable.

United States Philip S. Telfer United States Shipping Board Congress Senate Jones Mr. Teiler Shipping Board U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation U.S Middle West Lake Territory Lakes Gulf and Lakes Portland Maine

Solar Lodge Celebrates 17th Past Masters Night

More than 200 Masons attended Solar Lodge No. 14 F and A M for a grand Past Masters Night in Sanford B. Nickersons term as master. A feast for 180 followed, then a Master Mason degree was conferred with honor to Walter Gudden. Notable guests included Maine Grand Master Rev. David L. Wilson and Grand Lecturer Samuel Furbish.

Solar Lodge Sanford B. Nickerson Temple Ladies of Genesta Chapter O.E.S Glidden W.M N. Gratz Jackson S.W Herbert L. Grinnell J.W Oscar F. Williams W. Scott Shorey Langdon T. Snipe Sylvester H. Rowlhiund Henry G. Shaw Otise Nash Nisse Durcy F Bridge J.S Walter 3. Gudden M. N. Beerwort Grand Masonic Lodge of Maine David L. Wilson Samuel Furbish Brunswick Masonic Temple Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Bath New Lodge William King King Tavern Kennebec Bridge Grand Lodge R. V P. Dunlap Solar Turner McCarty John H. Stantial John R. Knowlton Walter G. Webber Oscar FV. Williams William WH. Hartwell George Kk. Litchfield Fred W. Rideout Bant fTanson Albert A. Robinson Seth T. Snipe Howard Johnson Langdon T. Snipe Walter &. Glidden Sanford [. Fogg Henry BR. White Sylvester H. Rowland Victor H. Vpaquet Arthur J. Smith Rupert C. Cowles Raymond LB. Welch Arthur EB. Baum William A. Staples Harry J. Thompson Friancis G. Cooke

Winter Street Woman's Auxiliary Meeting

The Winter Street Church auxiliary met Monday evening in the ladies room for sewing items for the Christmas sale. Hostesses were Mrs. BERR. Russell, Mrs. Jason A. Merrill, and Mrs. Sylvester H. Rowland. Refreshments were served. Next Monday will feature a poverty party with a small admittance fee to fund the November committee’s general fund goal.

Winter Street David Altazin Jason A. Merrill Sylvester H. Rowland BK. J. Russell Raymond Hayward Edward Pomeroy Geidtrice Black Mae Congdou Sarah Lermeud

Eskimo Addresses Baths Rotary at Noon Luncheon

Bath Rotary heard Charles Sewall of Wiscasset recount his Arctic trip with MacMillan. Eskimo crafts and life examples from Labrador to Greenland highlighted the talk, with Bead work and a two thimbed mitten among curios. Cards said the Loring family, returned to Balboa after an auto accident with injuries.

Bath Labrador Arctic Circle MacMillan L. L. Lowell Woolwich Leon Leighton, Jr Lewiston-Auburn Maurice BR. Riley Augusta Club Iarold E. Laws Brunswick Club Sewall Bromfield Arctic Greenland North Pole Peary Field Museum of Chicago Bowdoin Wiscasset Olsen United States Navy Lothrop Loring Miss Bloise Balboa Panama

Mrs Hersom and son plan weekend in Rochester New Hampshire

Mrs Richard Hersom and her son Red leave Wednesday for Rochester New Hampshire to visit Mr Hersom who works there. Mrs Hersom teaches at the South Street primary school.

Richard Hersom Annie Sturtevant Cer Fer Street Rochester N. H Herson Hersom South Street

Millay Brothers Guernsey Farm Showcases Superior Stock

The Bowdoinham farm of James H. Millay and his brother Horace, Rich mond on the Post road, yields one of Maine’s best Guernsey herds. A Bath market staple, the operation features a rebuilt barn with deep bull pens, three top bulls from New England lines, cows on test nearing 700 pounds butter fat, and calves and heifers expected to boost future production. The owners market cream, butter, produce, and poultry in Bath Gardiner and beyond, aiming to make the best better.

United States New England Maine Michigan New York New Jersey North Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota Bath Merrymeeting Bay Bridge Sagadahve James H. Millay Millay Bowdoinham Hiorace Lewiston Sun Millay Brothers Richmond Post Road Guernsey Gardiner

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Maine Leads States Arthur Allen Graduate Optometrist Bath Trust Co. Bldg Merchant Marine Board Lodge Solar Lodge ‘Masons Winter Street Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Charles S. Sewall Sin Mr. Sewall Bowdoinham Farm Johnson Bros Co
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