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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1922

Page

6

Baalbek Sun Temple: a ruined wonder of ancient Syria

A National Geographic Society bulletin recounts Baalbek in Syria as a major sun worship center on ancient trade routes from Egypt and the Mediterranean. It details the Temple of the Sun, its colossal columns, Roman and Byzantine use, later destruction by earthquakes and invaders, and Baalbek’s enduring grandeur despite centuries of misery.

Baalbek Syria National Geographical Society Egypt Med Sea Tyre Asia Minor Europe Buka Damascus Orontes Heliopolis Lower Egypt London Central Park New York City Augustus Helioplix Solomon Antoninus Pius Hadrian Weil Antoninus Vins Julia Domna Kaiser Wilhelm Vaal Helios Keoman Jupiter Constantine Doxiux the Great Kaalbek Timur the Lame Damaseux

Radio Enthusiasts Hear Fine Program

Friday night drew many radio fans as stations reported in from Newark Medford Washington Eat Willburgh Schenectady and Springfield. A slight change in the dial brought in any of the groups as listeners enjoyed the top number announced by Kolin Mayer, manager at WGOY Schenectady, for the benefit of friends at oath Maine.

Radie Fanx Newark Medford Washington Willburgh Schenectady Springfield Times Kolin Mayer Studs WGOY Oath Maine

Youngster Wins Highway Prize

Stanley Newcomb an eighth grade pupil from Lincoln School San Diego California won highest honors in a national safety essay contest open to more than 400 000 elementary pupils nationwide The award includes a gold watch and an all expenses paid trip to Washington D C with Highway Education Board and National Automobile Chamber of Commerce officials presenting the prize Others receiving top national honors were Merlene Beck and James Edward Gillenwaters Plus 478 state prizes awarded including 54 gold medals and checks for fifteen dollars The essay topic was How I Can Make the Highways More Safe

Stanley Newcomb Lincoln School San Diego California Highway Education Board Washington, D.C National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Merlene Beck Draper Utah James Edward Gillenwaters Knoxville Tennessee John J. Tigert United States Commissioner of Education Warren G. Harding Ther Coleman du Vont Delaware Mre John TD. Sherman Estes Park Colorado General Federation of Women's Clubs William T. Bawden Commissioner of Education Henry C. Johnson Cal Johnson Chicago

Rotarians Hear Conclave Report At King Tavra Meeting

At the Diath Ketars club weekly gathering in King Tavra there was no formal program after a chicken dinner. Secretary Passmore presented a thorough Fall conclave report from New Bughind clubs at Hotel Griswold in New London. Clinton DD Wilson outlined three months of entertainment plans and fire prevention week ideas. A new Rotary club was formed at Skowhegan, with Brunswick and Farming ton prospects mentioned. Guests included George C. Nower of Dennnison Tennessee and Fred F. sisdell, formerly of Path now in Ocean City, N. JS.

Diath Ketars Club King Tavra Passmore Hotel Griswold New London Sat Maine Clinton DD Wilson Skowhegan Brunswick Farrmington George C. Nower Rotary Club Dennnison Tenn Fred F. Sisdell Path Occean City N. JS

Grace Sage to Read The Country Cousin at Morse High

Grace Sage will perform The Country Cousin by Booth Tarkington and Julian Street at Morse High School next Saturday evening under local parent teacher associations. The show features Sage as Nancy the country cousin, praised for sincerity and grace matching her past recitals. Also notes a civic remark by Theodore Roosevelt at the play’s New York opening and a family automobile trip ending in December.

Grace Sage Morse High School Anmodiations Booth Tarkington Julian Steeet New York Theodore Krousevelt

Mountains Alone Remain The Same Says A Writer

Esther A. Cotler writes in the Brooklyn Eagle about the White Mountains, lamenting changing times. She notes fewer horses, retired coaches, and hotels modernizing while praising the enduring Old Man of the Mountains and questioning if he approves of modern changes.

White Mountains Esther A. Cotler Brooklyn Eagle Mrs. Farmer Lavers’ Lane Sam Bethlehem Mt. Willard Coney Island Towling Tennix Sugar Hill N.el Franconia Notch Mt. Lafayette Advent Edward A. Tuck Interactioni National Theodore Henderson Brookton Tuck Hias The Baptist Church

Five Islands Buick mishap ends with none hurt

A Buick roadster carrying three people went over the bank near Henry Howard's cottage but did not overturn. All riders were badly frightened. several men helped pull the car back onto the road. Local residents reported a near serious accident during the Sunday incident.

Henry Howard Ida Rowe Lizzie Tarr South Street Ath Nettie Snowman Powell Wyoming Maud Stewart Walter Moore Hallowell Charles Nocton Malden Island Joseph Stevens Boston Paul Thompson Woodhaven N.Y Harry Mansten Frey Rittal Bath Thomas Hanna McCrum Cubbage Ida McCrum Oakmont Penn Arthur Perry Ibertha Lewis Dorothy Pinkham Ellen Hagan Lermond Rowe Edward Pierce Brookline Mass Seguinland Charles Norton Bay of Naples Five Islands Steamboat Co Portland Bertha Lewis Cambridge Walter Reid L. H. Rowe Julia Davis Leon Williams Rockland Alice Cromwell Lulu Rowe Aurelia Kathleen Grey Albertina Stevens Alice Winkham Colleen Barnes Alton Reed Canada William Fields Little Good Harbor Debian Davis George Yeo Walter Savage William Belanger Frank Stevens Dramond Stevens Albertina Phippsburg Everett Cromwell Warren Davis Webster Harley Boothbay Harbor Charles Moore

Visiting Residents and Local Guests in Dresden

Miss Hattie Walkice from West Point visits Mrs. John Lilly. Mr. Saunders of Massachusetts guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Siegars. Charles Lilly and son Al fred visit Bath with Mrs. Lilly’s brother Joel Lilly. H A Munsey of Woolwich calls. Mrs. Frank McCoub and children Caroline and Harland with Mrs. Horace Allen. C W Freeman and son Charles with Miss Helen Lilly and Mr. McKay in Vermont by Freeman’s auto. Fred Shaw family of Bath guests of relatives. Carroll Perkins moves to Leeds Junction for bridge work. Freeman Smith and family with Dorothy, Robert, Earl, Freeman Jr.. Melvin Smith of Norway. Harry Henderson and son Harry. Thelma Buck Mechanic Falls visits W H Puffer home. Rinna Stinson visits brother N Gratz Jackson. Jacksons on auto trip to Washington. 1). Calvin Rogers also in company.

Hattie Walkice West Point John Lilly Mr. Saunders Massachusetts William Siegars Charles Lilly Alfred Bath Lilly Joel Lilly H. A. Munsey Woolwich Frank McCoub Caroline Harland Freeman Smith Dorothy Robert Earl and Freeman Melvin Smith Norway Harry Henderson Harry Auburn Thelma Buck Mechanic Falls W. H. Puffer Oliver Street

First Baptist Child Service and Hamlets Skimmed News

Sunday special service for children at First Baptist church. A cradle roll department to be started led by Mrs Stearns Scott. Bowdoinham Baptists met at First Baptist Woolwich. Deacon W O Oliver to report on Georgetown work. Various local visits, travels, and minor notices across Bath Brunswick Topsham West Georgetown and nearby towns. Funeral announced for Augusta Brooks of Everett Mass.

First Baptist Stearns Scott Bowdoinham Association of Baptists First Baptist Church Woolwich W. O. Oliver Georgetown Fred Reid Bath Ferry Street Joseph Pechnik Belmont Mass William Oliver Marrtown Popham Beach Susie Oliver Clinton Cunningham A. EB. Rowe Lewiston Sagadahoe Pomona Grange Montsweng Th. H. Woodside Martha Hinckley Helen Thompson Harold Hunt A. E. Rowe Ethel Todd Edgar Hunt Charlotte Young Fred Thomas Nancy K. Oliver Jennie Todd Amory McLellan Oliver Jack Mooney Pawtucket Lydia Reid Mr. Mooney Catherine Oliver Andover Henry Albers Lena Spinney Harriet Deering Harold Brown Kennebec Point Augusta Brooks Everett Brooks Ernest Brooks Mary Spiney Brunswick W. Todd

Bath Iron Works Wins Contract for New Steamer

Bath Iron Works Ltd has contracted to build a 210 foot steel passenger steamer for the New Bedford Martha's Vineyard Nantucket Steamboat Co. The four cylinder triple expansion engine is to be heated by two Babcock Wilcox boilers and the ship is designed for 14 knots. Construction starts soon with material ordered immediately amid rapid departmental progress.

Bath Iron Works, Ltd New Bedford Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Babcock & Wilcox Bath Department of Commerce

Bath Board seeks midnight mail to Portland and Boston

At a Bath Chamber of Commerce meeting directors voted to request Maine Central railroad restore a midnight mail train to Portland and Boston as in years past. Current last trains depart Bath at 8 05 pm and 1040 pm Sundays, delaying letters mailed after those times. Postmaster and officials note changes, with Lewiston now receiving the midnight run, and Bath seeks a return to sending Bath outgoing mail via Portland and Boston.

Bath Portland Boston Lewiston Henry W. Owen, Jr Railway Division of Mail Service Brunswick William A. Cummings Albert FE. Whitney Mr. Whitney Jonesport Post Office Department Tarding Work Post Office P21 Postoffice Department

Maine State PTA Meeting Discusses Attendance and Delegates

State PTA meeting in Bangor covered attendance at the annual Maine State Parent-Teachers conference held October 26 and 27 with Maine Teachers Association sessions. Delegates were urged to attend next meeting. speakers listed include Dr Augustus Thommas, Mrs Allen Stevens, Mrs Ellamy Celgin Thomas, and Mrs Frederick P Abbott of Saco. Welfare work and sewing occupied much time.

of Maine Parent-Teachersas Sociation Bangor Maine Teachers’ Association Oak Street Cams Augustus O. Thommas Allen Stevens Ellamy Celgin Thomas Frederick P. Abbott Saee State Association

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Beaver U. L. Farnham Co, Inc Rath D. M. Humphreys & Co Fire and Marine Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Mrs. Stansbury Wagar Thomas Wagar F. S. Curtis Center Street Mountains Eeho Lake Bank Dresden Rinna Stinson N. Gratz Jackson Shaw Street Cradle Rell Crompton John J. Desmond Dad Bath Iron Works Bath Board Chamber of Commerce Maine Postoffice Hancock Point Hancock County Cuba Belgium Denmark France I. 0. Department Associated Press Rhine Moselle Bordeaux Rutherford Ss. Hayes Fremont Ohio Hayes Roosevelt
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