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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

3

Sixteen Seawanhaka schooner yachts under construction here

Sixteen new Seawanhaka schooner class yachts are being built at Bath Iron Works beyond the originally planned ten. The 58 foot overall vessels carry SS6 waterline, with mixed rigging including full Marconi sail plans for some, and include notable owners and builders such as Newcombe Carlton of Western Union and Commodore W A W Stewart. Deliveries are set for May 15 and they will race on Long Island Sound and possibly yacht club cruises.

Bath Iron Works Long Newcome Carlton Western Union Telegraph Co Carlton Schoner Ratsey City Island W. A. W. Stewart Seawanhaka Corinthiann Yacht Club Howard (. Stith Harold Wesson Dave Heunen Morris Yin Boxssert van S. Merle Siith Irving Eldredge G. Maurice Heckscher Charles McCann W.S. Carey Frank J. Crocker Parker Cormony Irving Cox Paul Punmead Eli

Morse High Track Men to Compete at Bowdoin

Morse High will send a large squad to the Bowdoin indoor meet led by Coach David Alkazin. The entries include 40 yard dash finalists Nasneel, Gilbert Thithoon, Pivot Brewin, Cecil Hamilton, Forrest Caprron, 300 yard dash runner Mitwniend Smait, Gal bert Hathorn, Herold Brown, Forrest Carlton, and Myarind Redmetel Sinath Gilbert.

Morse Bowdoin Baturdas David Alkazin Wilh Dlish Nasneel Sill Gilbert Thithoon Pivot Brewin Cecil Hamilton Forrest Caprron SOO Yard Das

Swedish Government Honors Lieut Nelson

The American Swedish News Exchange reports King Gustave of Sweden awarded Lieut Eric Nelson the Knight of the Order of the Sword for his round the world flight. Axel Wallenborg has asked Congress to authorize Nelson to wear the decoration. Nelson, once Bath’s chauffeur for Charles M. Lincoln, is remembered for his Mere Point fog incident on Sept 9 and welcome by the Sum-Jace contingent at New Meadows Inn.

Gustave Sweden Eric Nelson Axel FL Wallenborg Washington State Department Congress Nelson Bath Charles M. Lincoln James Lincoln Air Service Mere Point New Meadows Inn

Dunlap Members Plan Seattle Triennial Visit

Members of Dunlap commandery will visit Seattle for the Triennial Conclave this July. The Maine Grand Commandery will journey from Portland June 1 to August 3, with a $450 cost covering most expenses except four Seattle days. Route includes Montreal Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park Portand and return via Puget Sound Canadian Rockies and the Great Lakes.

Ore Paget Sound Canadian Rockies Frederick Hotl Waterville Frank Converse

Bowdoinham Couple Celebrate 62nd Anniversary at Pleasant Street

Captain Horatio Hall and wife observed their 62nd wedding anniversary at their Bowdoinham home on Pleasant Street with friends visiting from out of town. The couple, who moved from New York, received many presents and telegrams from distant friends as local events include a State of Maine Sunday School Day program at the Methodist school and a Pythian Sisters installation.

Horatio Hall Pleasant Street Hall New York Mare State Methodist Lawrence Hackett Hampton Beach George A. Hackett Electa State of Maine Horatio Ulall California McDonald Temple Pythian Sisters Hattie Lord of Lewiston Sadie Small Hazel Cornish Georgie Denham Georgie Ber ITV Florencée Siegarsy Mabel Lancaster Myrtle Lowell Hazel Denham Emily Rideout Minta Wilson Evan Purinton I. M. Fowle Freeman Trott Virginia Milton ‘Trott Marjetie Bath Maud Cunningham Boston Mr. Trott Edna Jolson Portland W. 4. Graves Mary Emma Denham Eastern Star Town Hall Kendall MacDougal Jessie Cromwell Mary Millay W. J. Curil Chebeague Island Lelia Bishop Myrtle Purington Helen Lamereau Verona Moore Loraine Heenie Thelma Ruth Pratt Evelyn Hackett Hazel Hackett Marjorie Lamereau Myron Heenie Kenneth Webber Charlie Jewett Ellis Moore Bert Merrill Cleveland Wheelock Donald Brunswick S. W. Carr Hannie Denham Giaurdiner A. Hall Denham Nona Pore Auguste J. A. Pendleton Merrymeeting Sagardahes Grange Porona Richmond Bal Dickinson Alfred Raymond Rendall Provence Nona Page Gil Charles Masher Mas Hiri Wiscasset Dunlap Chunmodern I Poot Purtitan Caineden Sagadahoe Periiiter Co

Bridge survey outlines Kennebec crossing plan Bath Woolwich

Dr J A L Waddell leads survey for a Bath to Woolwich bridge over the Kennebec. The proposed crossing would land 150 feet north of a flagpole near Fred Doughty’s West Bank home, with approaches running from Front and Lombard, swing east around King Tavern, and cross the Maine Central yard. Elevation work would require yard clearance at high tide with an estimated $25,000 to $35,000 for yard grading and an cut through Woolwich shore hills.

J. A. L. Waddell Brewster Legislative and Council Kennebec Bath Woolwich Fred Doughty Front Street Federal Building Waddell Lombard Street King Tavern Maine Central Weddell Iron Works Bitter Waredtett Washington Union Streets Union Street Angusta

Temple Family Thanks Friends for Sympathy Tributes

The Temple family expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes received after bereavement. Signatures include Eugene Newton, and Robert, John, William, and Temple family members. March 4, 1925.

Newton Eugene Temple Robert Temple John Temple William Temple

Principal Delivers Helpful Talk to North Center PTA

Principal Arthur Be Scott of the high school spoke to the North Center PTA on Tuesday afternoon about school problems. He covered discipline tardiness stealing athletics lunches trips and social activities. Association members asked questions and rumors were clarified, confirming the need for close school contact.

Arthur Be Scott North Center P.T. A Tie Association Scott Mir Scott

All Day Session of Souch End POTLOAL Held Tuesday

An all day meeting of the Souch End POTLOAL convened Tuesday to address important business matters. The session included sewing, armed tacking, and a noon break with fruit salad, coffee, and pie. Twenty Tour hueipbers attended and the group was regarded as a reputable crime for all. Mrs. Terry W. Crosman departed Wednesday for West Somerville Massachusetts to visit her daughter Mrs. George Moses.

Souch End Terry W. Crosman West Somerville Mass George Moses

Richmond Earthquake Causes Fishermen to Leave Work

An earthquake around 9:30 p m caused tremors in Richmond but little damage. Eastern river smelt fishermen were forced to quit as water rose through fishing chutes. The town saw many local residents visiting, teaching staff and others from nearby towns on weekend trips, with several confirmations of visitors from Gardiner Portland and Brunswick.

Marion Bibber Mexico William A. Bibber Pleasant Street Edna Marshall Brunswick New Road Harriette Sheldon Everett Mass Sarah Sheldon Daniel Clark Irene Dorchester Doane Samuel Blake George A. Clouston California George Hawkes Redlands Cal Laurence A. Bond Department of Justice Dallas Texas Kenneth, Specht Rockland W. H. Strout New York Ira K. Burke F. K. Beem Portland William Foster Dorothy Shirley Fred Duren Rachel Messenger Richmond Marian Messenger Gardiner T. J. Southard Alice Symonds Salem Baptist Parsonage Frederick Rev. Duran Benjamin F. Curtis North Front Street Heston J. R. Clifford Methodist Church Congregational Church Ray Foote Augusta Ellen Tewksbury Everetta Tewksbury M. S. Castner Arthur Adams Ida Colby Falmouth Benjamin F. Colby Freeport Aussie Legion Des Recrecin Dresden Massachusetts Ruth Crafford Bowdeinham Carlton Randall Gilbert Pond Catherine Soule Dorothy Carter Adele Harford Ernest Harford Ruel Witham Presque Isle Benjamin Tinkham Sondlombatin Russell Malory RR. Clifford Bertha Reynolds South Gardiner Arabel Allen Carl Curtis Marl Cronk Farmington N. EL Silla Vera Jowdoinham Evelyn Lesure Loretta Darks Frank Lowell

Richmond Town Meeting Elects Officials and Advances Projects

Richmond residents at the 108th annual town meeting elected Merrill McKenney and others as selectmen and officers, set tax rates, approved road and library projects, authorized school district actions, and discussed water works contracts, street lighting, and sewer repairs while addressing budget items and public notices. The session noted a motion to raise funds for state aid road improvements and approved multiple debt notes and highway expenditures.

Richmond Opera House William A. Bibber J. R. Clifford Methodist Church J. W. Randlette George Shaw Charles EK. Alexander Henry Reed Merrill McKenney Robert [I Steart Ee Go Patten Hlenry KH. Houdlette Raymond I. Libby Charles H. Whitney W. W. Gardner Carlos Dunlap J. A. Hinckley Harry Douglas Harrye. Tarr F. RR. Duren Charles Hl. Whitney Percy Chetley S. Reed Allin Flatfield Byron L. Ludwig Hollis Hl. Basler C. H. Dunlap Wyn A. Patten Ernest Stewart James Meserve Charles W. Messenger C. Hf. Dunlap C. ©. Gardner John Dunn Nathaniel Gilpatrick Carl Dixon James Haynes Hartley Ranger James Roberts S. Reed Allen Harry L. Tarr Charles Whitney Myrtle Stewart Merrill Mclkenne Kimball Street Main Central Railroad North Pleasant Street North Pleasant Pleasant Street Bowdoinham George Yeaton Boynton Street Clay Hill Old Ferry Roads Richmond Water Works Merrill McNenney Robert P. Stewart FL B. Peabody WL A. Bibber A. G. Patten Richmond Library Association North End Thomas School Lewis M. Baker Harry Fishbeck Emerson School Mill Brook Bridge Abbagadasset Emerson Farmers and Mechanics Club

Social and club notes from Mark Street and area

Mrs Nathan E Cothinowas hostess to the standay Evening club at her home on Mark street with a social hour rarebit stuffed olives cake fancy crackers tea and candy served. Allred Beals an electrician on the 1.5.8 duron which went aground in Asiatic waters a few days ago was relieved to hear the Huron peated and to proceed. Several club plans and menus noted with meetings at Andrews road Cobb road and North street. Frank Skillings reports improved long distance radio reception tuning CKCU Calgary KEI KH Los Angeles WEAA Dallas KERU Bristow WSB Athinta WMBEF Miami Beach WMC Memphis WOC Davenport and WHEEO Des Moines. Unity guild hosted at Mrs George Fraser Court Street with a silver tennis service.

Nathan E. Cothinowas Standay Manny Mark Street Navy Hiyde Windlass Co Murray Club of Universatisti Caures Enirge Charles Ft. Jiveper Harry G. Deewing Leonard Goweil Dennis Clark George Merrill Cinekén Washington William Wotter Andrews Road Norman Druimmond Ailen Morse Mitchell Avel Louise Smiley Scott Morse Edna Higgins Marjorie Smiley Mabel Fullerton Mitchetl Avel Cobb Road Saint Lermond Washington Street Arthur Sampson Arthur Lemont John Taylor Frank Jeement Frank C. Skillings CKCU Calgary KEI Los Angeles WEAA Dallas Tex KERU Bristow Oklo WSB Athinta WMBEF Miami Beach Fla WMC Memphis Yeon WOC Divenport WHEEO Des Moines

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