West Bath War Heroes Honored at Public Supper Tables
West Bath selects eleven local veterans to have honor tables at Friday night supper to raise funds for the war memorial in Sagadahoc county. Each table lists a veteran, with parade of in-charge hosts among family and friends. Additional veterans who joined later are named with their table guardians, as community volunteers organize dining, decorations, music, and kitchen duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Legion Fund
West Bath Grange
War Memorial Fund
Holand H. Sagadahoc
Pearl Lemont
Milton Loring
Sadie
Tillie Wald
Sdand
Plawmer
Lacy
C. Everett Quinlan
Annie Peterson
George Nelson
Eva Atchard
Eliizabeth Vollari
Addie Purington
David Hendersn
Jeanna Hodgkins
Hoseich
Harriet G. Boames
Mabel Brown
Lillian Rogers
West Bath Grange Aids Legion Drive
West Bath grange votes to donate 10 to the American Legion fund and stage a Harvest supper Friday at the grange hall with receipts to the Legion war memorial fund. Eleven young men from the district served in World War I, plan 11 tables for each hero, and a busy meeting with talks, readings, music, and questions on Maine.
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West Bath Grange
American Legion Fund
Grange Hall
American Legion War Memorial Fund
Grange
Harriet Bonney
Frank Miller
David Henderson
Elmer J. Rich
Maine
Abbie Purington
Antoinnette Teeling
Ralph Boardman
Will Hart
Elizabeth Haggett
Leland Ames
Lula Leeman
Haggett
Ethel Lee
Almira Fairservice
Leeman
Leland Mummer
E. W. Haggett
Pearl Lemont
Weston L. Bonney
Sixth Degree Granted to 50 Candidates by State Officers
Over 200 people gathered at West Bath grange for four special sessions to confer the sixth degree upon 50 candidates. State officers led by John E. Abbott and E. H. Libby, with local dignitaries and banquet guests, praised the event and the grange’s arrangements.
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West Heath Grange
John E. Abbott
Abbott
North Berwick
E. H. Libby
Joanua Hodgkins
Elmer
Hieh
Fred Cary
West Bath Grange
Hose Rich
Hortense Cannon
Bowdeinham
Lillian Mogers
Grace Dickinson
Annie White
Annie Peterson
Mildred Brown
Pearl Lemont
Antoinette Teeling
Annie Henderson
Hope Ward
Christine Rackiey
Topsham
Fred W. Brown
Hardings
Obituary for Milton Bailes in Weelvich funeral service note
Nesris Wee notes friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Astor Vailes on Mountain Road in Weelvich for the funeral of Milton Bailes who died after a brief illness following an appendectomy. Rev A Verewne led services. other mourners and pallbearers include Walter Adame Muck oran Charles Greenien Lyrweel Hilton and Lakine Kes Ree Hees among many relatives.
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Nesris Wee
Astor Vailes
Weelvich
Milton Bailes
A. Verewne
Litoris Moapetio
Uta
Wastles
Sonetant Artemius
Lenwrary
Lakine
Fenry F. Butler
Ate
Neaf
Ahory Baal
Spel
Mets
Mins
Jose
Meivin
Highway Improvements Near Completion on Oak Street
The Board of Highways and Sewers advances a widespread program nearing finish before winter. Oak street paving from Front to Washington should near completion by Saturday night, chosen over cement for heavy horse cart use. Minor works include rail area protection, new granolithic sidewalk on High street, a retaining wall at Central grammar school, southern Center street sidewalk, a new Garden to North street sewer, and a new sewer from the Masonic Building to the main line alleviating past floods in the banquet hall.
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Board of Highways and Sewers
Oak Street
Front
Washington Streets
Washington
High Streets
High Street
Chelout Street
Green Street
Central Grammar School
Center Street
Water Street
First National Bank
Garden Street
North Street
Masonic Building Association
Washington Street
Masonic
Girls Friendly Society Met on Wednesday
The Girls' Friendly Society met Wednesday afternoon at 3 45 in Grace church parish house and again at 7 40 in the same place. Delegates from Grace church will attend the Diocesan meeting at St Saviour's church on Oct 23 24 with Mrs Charles M Tubbs presiding. Harriet Dunn from New York City will speak on the foreign born and the society's work. Rev William E Patterson of St Saviour's Bar Harbor will preach at festival services Sunday morning.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
Grace Church
Girls’ Friendly of
War Harbor
St. Saviour’ Church
Charles M. Tubbs
Harriet Dunn
New York City
Girls Friendly Society
William E. Patterson
St. Saviour’s
Bar Harbor
Official Ballots for Coming Primary Distribution by Ward
The City Clerk reports 4 260 ballots received for the special senatorial primary, matching the June regular primary total but up 540 from the 1924 regular primary. Of these, 2 520 are Republican and 1 740 Democrat, with ward distribution outlined across Bey wards.
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Gilmore
Bey
Newly Weds Host Delightful Otter Cl hotel Party
Mr and Mrs A KR Stepenak of New York City recently married and visiting friends of Irving I Ross hosted a dinner at Otter Cl hotel in Five Islands en route to Canada. Chef William S Boncher served a fine meal in pretty dining rooms as guests included Mr and Mrs Stepenak, Mr Eathwin, Mrs Myers of New York, and others from Bar Harbor and Portland. The couple left for Canada Monday after celebrating with local acquaintances.
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A. KR. Stepenak
New York City
Irving I. Ross
Otter Cl
Canada
William S. Boncher
Stepenak
Ound
Tore Eathwin
Ated
Myers
New York Cine
Greorge Stanles
John Stao Jes
Bararbor
Wl Waleh
Vath
Errold Boueher
Porthend
Ceertyade
Boucher
Cone
Mendas
Many Laws Passed to Help Veterans
The American Legion reports a record number of laws benefiting World War veterans, from the first session through the recent adjournment, with many bills not enacted kept on calendars for potential action at the next short session in December.
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American Legion
Legion
National Legislative Committee
Te Shert -E--Ion
Harvest Home service in Woolwich hosts drive to Bath
The fifth annual Harvest Home at Montsweag Baptist Church follows a long tradition dating to 1740. Gifts of produce jellies groceries will be sent to the Salvation Army in Bath, with Rev. Hilda Ives leading the service and music planned. donations include at least one potato per card. The church sits on Mountain road near the Woolwich grange, four miles east of the ferry. Local notices cover mieszkańce visits, deaths, and upcoming events including a Tuessie hall dance and gunning trips, with community members traveling between Woolwich, Bath, and Augusta.
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Montsweag Baptist Church
Woolwich
Salvation Army
Bath
Hilda Ives
Portland
Bath City Hospital
Woolwich Grange
Bath A C Organizes For Coming Season
The Bath AA held its first regular practice for the coming year with officer elections. About 15 men sought candidacy including Jerry Gilmore Norm McCabe Byron Spinney Louis Pooler George Dow Elmer McFarland William Perkins Mac Sawyer Dude Hagan Ralph Russell Frank Foley Dudley Leavitt and Deany Stover. Byron Spinney named captain Elmer McFarland manager Edward Hartnett president Jerry Gilmore vice president George Dow treasurer Deany Stover secretary. The club may open the season against the University of Maine Pres, a boost for the local court squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath AA
Jerry Gilnore
Normn McCabe
Byron Spinney
Louis Pooler
George Dow
Elmer MacFarland
William ©. Perkins
Mac Sawyer
Dude Hagan
Ralph Russell
Frank Foley
Dudley Leavitt
Deany Stover
Elmer McFarland
Edward Hartnett
Jerry Gilmore
Treasure Kiferd Stover
University of Maine Pres
Orong
Local Notes from Bath and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Wareher Jackson of Andrea ws road enjoy an automobile trip through New Plomphire and Vermont. William Addison Thompson is the son born Saturday to Mr and Mrs William Thompson of Walker street. Elmer McFarland and Byron Spinney visited the University of Maine on Sunday and spent the day at the new Phi Gain house. Mrs Allan Morse resumes duties at the Bath office of the Worumbo Manufacturing Co after vacation in Quincy Mass. Mr and Mrs Elmer Sidelinger of Washington street and Mr and Mrs Arthur Gilmore of Winship street visited 44 Portland meeting. Mrs Clarence EF Johnson Mrs Robert B Hatch and Mrs Warren F Hawley motored to Portland Monday. Reymond Richardson of Whitinsville Mass returned after several days in the city with his brother Fred Richardson York street.
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Wareher Jackson
Andrews Road
New Plomphire
Vermont
William Addison Thompson
William Thompson
Walker Street
Elmer McFarland
Byron Spinney
University of Maine
New Phi Gain
Elmer Sidelinger
Washington Street
Arthur Gilwore
Winship Street
Portland Meturdas
Clarence EF. Johnson
Robert B. Hatch
Warren F. Hawley
Bath
Portland
Reymond Richardson
Whitinsville
Mass
City
Fred Richardson
York Street
Miniature War Memorial Model To Aid Legion Drive
A half inch to foot miniature of the war memorial building, created by David Alkazin at Morse High School, will tour Bridge Merrill window displays this week to promote the $30,000 American Legion campaign. The 20 by 17 inch model shows site at Oak and Washington, with daily progress cutouts and a roof completion finale.
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War Memorial
Roland H. Smith Post
American Legion
David Alkazin
Morse High School
Alkazin
Bridge-Merrill Inc
Legion
Oak
Washington Streets
Mark Hennessey
American Legion War Memorial
South Street Primary School to Be Razed in Bath
The 1870s South Street Primary School in Bath, unused for years, faces demolition. The city council committee on schools voted to repurpose the steam heating plant for Engine 4 and Hook and Ladder 5, and some radiators will go to North End schools. The building, a wooden two story four room structure with a one story annex, will be sold at auction for removal with a right to reject bids.
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South Street
Bath
Board of Education
City Council
Elmer W. Rogers
Fire Department
Water Street
North End
Morse High Faces Westbrook in Maine Gridiron Showdown
Morse High prepares for a tough game against Westbrook after a loss to Gardiner. Westbrook, led by Husky Aube, is favored to win big. Morse hopes to limit the margin. Line changes include Crocker at end, Decker and Lyden on tackles, Bowker and Bruce in guards, with Doyle returning to bolster the backfield. Oliver is sidelined with a knee issue.
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Morse
Gardiner
Westbrook
Maine
Husky Aube
Biddeford
Crocker
Decker
Lyden
Bowker
Bruce
Doyle
Oliver
Albert M Gay 69 Bath carpenter dies after stroke
Albert M Gay a longtime Bath house carpenter died Thursday afternoon from a paralytic stroke suffered Saturday He had lived in Canada and Bath for 30 years worked for the late Charles J Farnham and moved to Portland four years ago He leaves two brothers Edmund T Gay of Bath and Leodore Gray of St Isidore Quebec
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Albert M. Gay
Tie
Byorn
Canada
Bath
Charles J. Farnham
Portland
Edmund T. Gay
Leodore Gray
St. Isadore
Duebec
Milton Bailey Dies After Abdominal Operation
Milton Bailey II son of Mr and Mrs Asbury G Bailey of Woolwich died suddenly Friday afternoon at the city hospital following an operation Wednesday. He graduated from Wiscasset academy in 1925 was a popular figure in Mountain road district and a Woolwich grange member. He leaves his parents a twin brother Melvin Bailes at home. Relatives and visitors from Bath and Minewih moved through the area as Malcolm Witham recently returned from Presque Isle.
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Milton Bailey, II
Asbury G. Bailey
Woolwich
City Hospital
Tie
Wiscasset Academy
Mountain Road
Woolwich Grange
Melvin Bailes
Small's Radio Shop Draws Crowds at Major Sport Events
Crowds gather at Small's Radio Shop during world series games with owner Mr. Stall noting daily listenership between 200 and 500 fans. The shop offers a bulletin board service for sport fans and has previously hosted Dempsey Tunney crowd events with hundreds more listening nearby.
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Small’s Radio Shop
Small
American Legion Calls for Community Service Emphasis
John R. McQuigg in a national statement declares the American Legion is not selfish and urges posts to adopt community welfare as a mission. He praises a generous supporter who donated time and resources, urging every post to commit to at least one unselfish community act annually and to lead in local improvements.
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John R. McQuigg
American Legion
Legion
St Marys Guild Dinner at Dromore Whippsburg
St Marys Guild of Grace church enjoyed a shore supper Monday at Miss Flora Ris teen and Mr and Mrs Fred Sawyer’s home in Dromore Whippsburg. Fifteen members arrived by cars of Mrs Warren F Hawley Mrs Hdward Sewall and Mrs W Voorhees. Supper at TC included lobster stew steamed clams lobster fried clams pickles potato chips biscuits lemon pie tarts and doughnuts.
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St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church
Flora Risteen
Fred Sawyer
Dromore
Whippsburg
Warren F. Hawley
Hdward Sewall
W.o. Voorhees
T.C
Flora Leonardo Recovers After Five Weeks Confined
Miss Flora Leonardo of Sagadshoe Ferry has left her five week confinement to move about the house again, marking a notable recovery.
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Flora Leonardo
Sagadshoe Ferry
War Time Window Display Recalls Service in Bath
A Front Street window at Thompson Bros features a wartime scene by Eugene Worrey aiding Roland H. Smith post. The mock bivouac, gas mask, medals, German relics, and photos depict World War I imagery to support the war memorial drive. Public sympathy supports donations for the memorial fund.
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Thompson Bros, Inc
Eugene Worrey
Roland H. Smith
Worrey
Watcr
Sentinel
Milliken Regiment
Coast Guard Recruiter Conducts Boston Outreach Trip
Chief Quartermaster Stanley C. Crandall of the Coast Guard Recruiting Station at Boston Custom House Tower, recruiting in this city, left Monday for Augusta on a short business trip before resuming efforts here. Thomas Dowling was a business visitor in Portland Tuesday.
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Stanley C. Crandall
Coast Guard
Boston Custom House
Augusta
Thomas Dowling
Portland
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