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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

4

Lincoln County Women’s Clubs Hold Semiannual Session

About 200 members of the Lincoln County Union of Women’s Clubs gathered at the Congregational church for the semiannual meeting. President Mrs Maud Clark Gay of Waldoboro led the program with readings, music, reports from officers and the State Federation, and a guest address by Mrs Florence Waugh Danforth. Local clubs presented sketches and solos while members discussed club activities and planned future events.

Lincoln County Union of Women's Clubs Congregational Church Maud Clark Gay Waldoboro Women's Club Singing of America Henry W. Webb Wiscoasset Woman's Club Minnie M. Wyman Newcastle State Federation Lewiston Welock St Philipys Parish Fanny Orne Perkins Boothbay Amy A. Miskine Burlington Inez Denney Randall Jones Damariscotta Mills George Jones Florence Waugh Danforth Union Danforth He Theakston

Welfare Conference at Lewiston Two Days of Meetings

Eighteenth annual Maine State Conference of Social Welfare holds a two day program in Lewiston with sessions at Bates College and various venues. Noted speakers include Dr. Stephen A. Vosburgh, Meyer Bloomfield, and Dr. Eugene La Forrest Swan. Topics cover social conditions in Russia, Travelers Aid, rural health, social hygiene, and prohibition. Sessions list both morning and afternoon programs with lectures, discussions, and official reports.

Maine State Conference of Social Welfare Lewiston Stephen A. Vosburgh Pownal Milo Dearson Auburn Clifton D. Gray Bates College John J Deering Saco Charless. Chute National Probation — Association New York City Ralph W. Crockett Max I. Vinansky Portland Robert A. Cony Augusta Dates College Colby Chase Meyer Bloomfield Boston Howard KR. Ives Russia Anders Myhrman Travelers — Aid Bertha McCall New York Travelers’ Aid Malinde Havey A. R Washington Mary G. Price Cumberland County Public Health Association Eugene la Forrest Swan American Association of Social Hygiene Alvin (. Goddard Chase Hall Little Theatre Hathorn Hall

Uniquely addressed letter reaches Bath from Cambridge

A letter without a written address arrived at the Bath post office from Cambridge Massachusetts. Drawings and sayings decoded the address showing Bath Me and 168 Middle Street. The recipient was identified as Miss Doris Campbell, Bath Maine.Hon. R. H. Baxter is expected back from his hunting trip in northern Maine on Thursday.

Bath Cambridge Mass Maine Middle Street Doris Doris Campbell R. H. Baxter

Machias D A R Unveils Tablet Honoring Early Town Heroes

A Columbus Day ceremony in Machias featured the Hamah Weston chapter D A R unveiling a tablet on the county grounds near the courthouse. John C Merrill of East Machias gave the address and Mrs Victor Warren spoke for the state. The marker rests on local quarry stone. The event highlighted Machias history including the Margaretta and the Lexington of the Seas episode and Hannah Weston’s wartime bravery.

Machias Hamah Weston D. A. RR Court House John C. Merrill East Machias Victor Warren Dover-Foxcroft Americas Lexington and Concord Tehabod Jones Boston Munchias Moore Liberty Pole Margaretta Jones’ Wood Massachusetts John O'Brien Hannah Weston Pleasant River Ecampany

Obituary: Miss Gertrude Weeks Dies in Boston After World Tour

Former Bath resident Miss Gertrude Weeks head of the biological department at the Teachers' College Boston died suddenly Sunday at Baptist Hospital. She recently returned from a world trip during sabbatical, studied at Radcliffe and Boston Normal, taught at Massachusetts Tech, survived by brother George Weeks. Wallace Boyden praised her work and character.

Gertrude Weeks Teachers’ College Boston The Baptist Hospital Francis Weeks Grove Street Miss Weeks Bath George Weeks Radcliffe College Boston Normal School Massachusetts Tech Wallace Boyden

West Bath Red Cross meeting postponed due to weather

The West Bath Red Cross branch postponed its Wednesday meeting due to bad weather and will hold an all day session today in the grange hall. A lunch committee includes Mrs. Laura Lemont, Mrs. Hope Ward and Miss Ella Douglas. work on children garments and quilts was expected.

West Bath Red Cross Grange Hall Laura Lemont Hope Ward Ella Douglas John Higgins Portland Bangor John Haywood Lttl Brunswick Stacy Robbins Laurrabee’s Grove Com. Bryant Blanche Bryant Joseph W. White Delmar Bates Mary Bath Bates Samuel F. Bates Sabine Henry Cotreau Cotreau Ida Bonney Ronald Bonney Russell Street Mer Ernest BE. Williams Campbell's Pond David Rinsessom Mer Erect Bes Fereet Ring Topsham Fred A. Ring Gereld Feney Lewiston Birch Point W. OH. Larrabee

Funeral of Mrs Katherine Trott in Woolwich

The funeral for Mrs Katherine Trott widow of William GG Trott was held Friday afternoon at her Woolwich home with Rev David J. Wilson of Central Church Bath officiating. Bearers were Alfred Ames Alton DB Thwing Cleveland Buck and Alfred Trott. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery. Miss Eleanor Thebeau left Wednesday for a two weeks trip to Boston New York and Minneapolis.

Tf. Hutchins William Foye Carlin John Hutehins Topsham Fair A. TI. Lennox George Hl. Bemis Porth New York Joseph P. Tucker Boston Capt Eugene Dodge Mary Dodge B.A. Schroeder Paul A. H. Dodge Neal Creamer Ida Creamer Margaret Warland Gertrude Murray Miss McLoud Rebecca Nash Dresden Nate Rines Harry Fred Albee Lewiston Alfred Gorham Gorham Frank Hutchins Evelyn Hutchins Ida Cutten Norris Miller Charles A. Day Effie Irvine Willis Clifford Rangeley Leland Springs H. KE. Bedford Jesse Punt Elizabeth Watterson Crane Bar Harbor Dr. Leathers Auburn Amory Curtis Clover Cottage Edgecomb H. EF. Bedford Jesse Hunt Hunt Katherine Trott William GG. Trott Woolwich David J. Wilson Central Church Bath Alfred Ames Alton DB. Thwing Cleveland Buck Alfred Trott Eleanor Thebeau Minneapolis

Alfred I. Pushard 77 Dies at City Hospital

Alfred I. Pushard, 77, died at City hospital after a brief illness. He lived between Woolwich and Bath since 1914, born in Dresden, survived by his wife of Wiscasset, two sons Maitland and Percival L. Pushard of Woolwich and Wiscasset, a daughter Mrs. Nate Pinkham of Bath, and a brother Stephen Pushard of Woolwich. Funeral held Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home in Bath with burial in Partridge Cemetery Woolwich.

Alfred I. Pushard City Hospital Center Street Curtis Funeral Home Partridge Cemetery Woolwich Pushard Dresden Wiscasset Bath Maitland Percival L. Pushard Nate Pinkham Stephen Pushard

Sagadahoc Grange Holds Fine Meeting At Bowdoin Center

Sagadahoe Grange met at Bowdoin Center Saturday evening with strong attendance. Members celebrated a 2nd premium at the Topsham Fair exhibit and praised the lower hall display, while a Volunteer program featured readings duets solos and remarks. A Rally Night is planned for the next meeting with a promising program.

Sagadahoe Grange Bowdoin Center Grange Reading Adams Ellen Miller Eva Baker Donald Jasper

Topsham Grange Regular Meeting Reports Simple Program

Topsham Grange held a Saturday meeting with a brief program due to Topsham fair. Edith Blanchard and Frank Todd led a spelling match, Ed Hodgdon and Harry Ndgcomb told stories, and a doughnut and coffee reception followed in the lower hall. Next Saturday evening the 1st and 2nd degrees will be conferred at Columbia.

Topsham Grange Edith Blanchard Frank Todd Ed Hodgdon Harry Ndgcomb

Bowdoin Visitors Return from Presque Isle Season

Roland Bowdoin and Stanley Cornish return home after five weeks at Presque Isle. Mrs. George Heeley and Mrs. T. W. Butler visit Babb family in East Pembroke and Troy. Tlattie Small, employed in East Pepperell, stays with W. F. Cornish. Lynwood Batson returns from Presque Isle potato season. East Bowdoin Ladies hold annual supper for husbands and families at Mrs. Emery Purinton’s home.

Roland Stanley Cornish Presque Isle George Heeley Troy N.Y T. W. Butler East Pembroke Mass Charles Babb Babb Tlattie Small East Pepperel W. F. Cornish Lynwood Batson Vpresque

Mrs Alex Cunningham Beatrice 206 Dies After Brief Illness

Beatrice Cunningham wife of Alex Cunningham died October 12 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Summer Bryer of Boothbay and leaves a two year old son Shirley, brothers Roscoe Harold Trowland Norma and Lanslock. The Cunninghams resided in the Charles Jackson house at Georgetown and planned to pass the winter in Pennsylvania. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at two from her parents home in Boothbay.

Balch F. F. Pendleton J. A. Hall Norris A. Miller Portland Koote Chicago Useppa Islind Florida Kate White Flora Lowell Federal Street Diines McCarty Antoinette Plumstead Ralph Preble Etta Preble Brookline The Organ Society of the Congregational Church W. OS. Warlkind Richmond Perry Rebecca Nash Boston Clarence BE. Richards Wiscasset Woman's Club St. Philip's Branch Woman's Ausilingy PE Ve B. Nash Oqet Pres Mas. Nishi Sel Totrook Kierstead A. T. Lennox Mesdames Hilton Lewis Giffin Dyer Vigeins Meladden Verkins Parnlam Cowley Webber Divers Sortwell Days Trinity Mission Bo FL Blagdon Bluntoon Hill Grange Mar Wilder Munsey Chester Sweet Cakrani Tee Anna Lb. White Olive Dow Harriet Jackson Al 1 D. Patterson Brunswick Myr Edwin Holbrook Southport Pomona Grange Charles PP. Blian Webbers Tavern New York City J. Thompson W. HL Cole Cole Ga W W.ellis F. NL Fowles Charles DD. Crockett Donald Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pred Bailey Emima Nute Charles Lake Rockland Boothbay Pooler Robert Foye Lee Street Clinton Bailey Dr. Bailey Charles BK. Deastlee Alan Kennebec Bridge Shirley West South Portland B.S. Thompson Carlisle Macurda Roellind Ralph Mass Frank Barker Everett John West Barker Methodist J. J. Roberts Robert DeWalt Luther Wall Fred Merry Addie Merry Canada Forks Andrew Farley Jackman John Bh. Comber Carratucek Webster Raymond Hartford, Conn Beatrice Alex Cunningham Summer Bryer Shirley Roscoe Harold Trowland Norma Lanslock

Mrs. Amanda Hall Bowdoinham Widow Dies After Nursing Service

Mrs Amanda Hall widow of Frank Hall of Bowdoinham died Tuesday October 11 at her home. Formerly Amanda Raymond of Topsham she moved to Bowdoinham after marriage. She nursed many years in the region and aided friends. Survived by son Wilbur a World War veteran. Her husband was the youngest brother of William T Hall Esq of Richmond a longtime judge of probate.

Amands Hall Frank Hall Bowdoinham Hall Amanda Raymond Topsham Wilbur France

Bath Friday Afternoon Visit Tied to Tops ham Fair

Miss Sarah Flaherty, employed in Auburn, spent the weekend at her home on Washington Street after a visit to the Tops ham fair, returning home on Friday afternoon.

Bath Topsham Sarah Flaherty Auburn Washington Street

Thrilling Bath Visit Records A Perilous Journey

James H. Dickey arrived from Chicago for a Bath visit with Mrs. Dickey and Miss Carrie F. Luce at 97 Oak Street. He recalls three years of extraordinary disasters including a Chicago fall hospital stay, Miami tornadoes, Mississippi floods, and Pueblo flood in 1921, plus work as a mechanical engineer at the Texas yard in 1920-21.

James H. Dickey Chicago Pillar Mississippi Nashville Tenn Dickey Pueblo Colo Texas Yard

Dedication of the Kennebec Bridge Opens to Public Interest

The dedication of the Kennebec Bridge opens to public interest with eager crowds ready to cross. The final decision rests with the dedication committee, to which officials pledge support and cooperation in any outcome.

Kennebec Bridge

Charles H Bates Funeral Held for West Bath Leader

Funeral services for Charles H Bates of West Bath were held Wednesday afternoon from his home. Rev David J Wilson of Central church Bath conducted the service with solo by Mrs Fred T Hill. Grandsons Thornton Leon and Charles Bates and nephew Robert Small served as bearers. Family sent floral tributes and the Sabino Improvement Association sent a basket of flowers to honor the deceased who left many children and many grandchildren. A Bath sister in law Joan Small was omitted from a previous relatives list.

Chries H. Bates West Bath David J. Wilson Central Church, Bath Fred TD. Hill Thornton Leon Charles Bates Robert Small Bates Sabino Improvement Association Sabino Times Joan Small Bath

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Lincoln County Union of Women’s Clubs Augusta_Trust_ Company Wiscasset, Maine Machias D.A.R Alfred B. Pushard Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Chevrolet Mrs Miami Tage One Charles H. Bates A. H. Humphreys Damariscotta O. M. McKown Boothbay Harbor Turner & Gilpatrick Richmond OFU
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