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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

6

Receivers Appointed for Watson Frye Company

In Lewiston a bill in equity filed Oct 13 seeks the appointment of receivers and dissolution of Watson Frye Co of Bath. The firm is alleged insolvent with unpaid workers and creditors. a temporary injunction restrains the company from handling assets. Justice Morrill ordered a preliminary hearing in Auburn and a temporary receiver, W. E. Plummer of Lisbon Falls, was named with Glidden acting for creditors and stockholders.

Fred H. Thompson Benjamin Isaacson &So Lewiston Watson Frye Co John A. Morrill Morrill Auburn Walter S. Glidden W. E. Plummer Lisbon Falls Watson, Frye Co Bath B. J. Chuchoway Newsburyport Mass

Banner Recovered by Morse Class of 1926 Feud Ends

The Morse High School Class of 1926 reclaimed their stolen banner from the Class of 1927 during a Saturday evening confrontation. Police had previously intervened during a prior feud over the banner, and reunions reportedly followed the recovery as the long running feud concluded.

Banner MORSE Morse High School 1027

Miss Evelyn Rowe Hosts Young Friends Before Nov Wedding

Miss Evelyn Rowe entertained at a Monday evening party with cards and refreshments. The upcoming marriage to John Grindell, leader and violinist of Grindell's Colonial Club orchestra, is set for November 15. Attendees included Flora Fraser Frances Oliver Lillian Lee Margaret Footer Mark Hennessey John Grindell James Ledyard.

Evelyn Rowe Miss Rowe John Grindell Grindell Colonial Club Flora Fraser Frances Oliver Lillian Lee Margaret Footer Mark Hennessey James Ledyard

Fifth Infantry Band to Assist Bath War Memorial Drive

Uncle Sam backs Roland H. Smith post American Legion in a Bath drive for a war memorial. The Fifth Infantry band will perform in the business district and street concerts, drawing crowds from surrounding towns. A volunteer committee parcels Front Street into districts for canvassing pledges, aiming to raise the 10,000 goal before Saturday night.

Uncle Sam Roland H. Smith American Legion Legion Fifth Infantry New England Legion Boss Bath Citizens’ Committee Convassery Front Street Oak Ferry Street Summer Street Francis Parry Voorhees Elm Street William Krimball William A. Furber Ferry Vine Street Fred B. Reed Fairmund I. Briggs Herbert S Douglas Elm N. Gratz Jackson John J. Keegan Chester Kingsley Clinton D. Wilson Center Street Washington Washington Street Union Street Chester A. Plant Arthur H. Silphen Ralph Bragg Parker Lewis Harry W. Tucker Harry W. Owen Harold B. Cutting John ©. Moulton Robert Mitchel Capt Henry W. Butler Legion Committee Roscoe H. Shaw Dercy RK. Low War Memorial Legion Rooms W. L Voorhees Willin A. Furber Eilerbert E. Drouglas Chester S. Kingley Clinton DL Wilson Arthur E. Murphen Ellis Horace Fielling Elmer Dow Thomagy Cummings Fred Sutherland Horatio Mikels Masonie Bewdies Harry W Hwen Fred & Curtis John €. Monken Robert Mitchell Harold B. Curring Rotary Club Fred Be. Reed Felmond V.”. Briggs Chester 8 Plant Henry W. Borer Sagadahoe Council Knights of Columbus J. Edward Drake Henry €. Wrishr Rodney FE. Ross Fred D. Hill Edward W. Bridgham Fred H. Thompson The Allan Spear Eugene M. Desmond Ralph Gay Roesene E. Perkins James Lester Morse American Legion War Memorial

Any 2 Has Fine Party At North End Station

Engine Company 2 at the North End held a supper and social to celebrate the new Engine 2 joining the Bath Fire Department. The event showcased two polished firefighting machines, including Long Beach steam engine and Engine 2, with speeches by Foreman Elmer Rogers and Assistant Chief Scott Morse. Guests included Alderman Ralph Covel and Chief Engineer Charles Parks, among others, and the evening featured an oyster stew supper.

Engine Company 2 North End Bath Fire Department Long Beach Elmer Rogers Scott Morse Ralph (. Covel Committee On Fire Department Stankey Brown Exoneneem Council Pr ‘Ortland Hear F. Williams Merretary Eserbert L

All Day Session of D AR Members

The Activities Committee of the Col Dummer Sewall PF A chapter met at Mrs. William Willes’s Cathanee home with two members. They quilt for Opportunity Farm, held a luncheon, and entered ecards. Committees for November December and January were named with numerous Bath Bowdoinham and Topsham members and a card party planned at Central Church parish hall November 16.

Col Dummer Sewall PF A. RL William Willes Cathanee Opportunity Farm Neon Charles Browne Bowdeimham Willian, Willes Topsham Herbert Calderwood Bath William Given Bowdoinham Jane $. Murphy John A. Morse Thomas Gibbome Winnie Dargie Mary Brrry Janes FE. Lockery Harry Ringall Alice Minott Phippsbarg Clara Fogg Bowdotabem Janeery Elmer Hodgkins Margaret Foote Lacy Kimball Charles . Lew Fred P FO Leonard Lord Path Allen M. Irish Harry €. Wetber Agnes Humphres Thomas Elmver Benney Nine Varney Remiet Bow Denham Mixw Emily Rideout Margaree Peringtrom Alma Whenrell Mixlara Fogg Georgie Dunham Margie Elenderson Prilc Mix Corrie Varnes Thomas F. Perkins Larener EF. Johnson Mies Annie Palmer M.arler Marine Moly

Mendelssohn club holds annual meeting at president home

The Mendelssohn club held its annual business meeting Wednesday night at the president’s home. The gathering opened with Hallelujah singing, with reports by Miss Freestine Marston and Chester Plant. A card party at Mason Temple and a planned supper at Mrs. Sawyer’s next Tuesday were noted, with officers and committees announced and members urged to attend.

Boneert & Tserdem Paion Srerethe Maine Cerverary Freestine Marstom Phe Creaser Chester AL Plant Arcopter Fred de Bil Fire Masonie Temple Lve Sawyer Dremoore Wixe Mirinor W. Kimbell

Unclear Labor Strife Amid Laborer Safety Fears

Description of shipyard workers at a Keamember bridge site facing danger from leaks and heavy machinery. Veterans fear job loss if accidents occur, while clippings detail blasts and medical effects, including heart and burn injuries, with accounts of emergency responses and limited protections.

City to Accept Maxim Engine 2 After Tests

Engine 2 passed all tests at a Friday meeting of the joint standing committee of the fire department and city council. It will replace the old hose and chemical piece at North End firehouse after conversion by Maxim to a hook and ladder truck. The triple combination vehicle performed well, meeting underwriter requirements in Middleboro, Massachusetts, and is lauded as a valuable addition to the force.

I Fire Department Maxim Motor Co North End Middleboro City Landing Bath Harold 2. Foye Maxim Metero Epere Mase Path Leral Fre Everett Green Hamching Middlebyro Seagraves Malph Covel Emamitier On Fire Department Nelson L. Jackson King Tavern Maine Jackson Millerton N. Y Canson Conn Orange Mass Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum Neva Gregory Leslie Mello William Howard Mello Navy Fred W. Weller Shrewsbury Ledges N. J Timothy McAuliffe Mayberry Sagadahock Front Center Streets ISM Jere Shannon Nher Grace Reynolds George Chase Evelyn Conley Effie Legard

Former Bath Boy Sends Check for Legion Fund

A letter from former Bath resident Meeker to the Legion fund mentions a check from a former Bath boy amid community nostalgia. The note praises past service and asks support for veterans, quoting poetry and thanking local clubs for their ongoing assistance.

Legion Fund

Bath Nurses Hear Secretaries Talk On Education

More than 94000 student nurses are enrolled in 1710 schools in the United States. Edith J. L. Clugp, secretary of the American Nurses Association, addressed nursing students at Bath General Hospital, tracing the growth of accredited programs and the enduring value of professional nursing.

Schools of Nursing Hig ISD Mies Lugp Kiatong Sasa Purere Mawaii Markes Regieering Teepeaker Mice Clugp

Sentimental breakfast gathering at King Tay erp

A Bath crowd dined Friday morning for sentimental purposes. Guests included Mr and Mrs N Gratz Jackson and Mrs Harry G Deering. Another table featured Mr and Mrs Harry E Stetson and their daughter Mrs William N Worden and Mr Worden both of Bel went Mass. Others for breakfast were Charles H iContinued on Page Two)

Ralph O. Brewster Maine King Tavern William King Keath Brewster Augusta Kennebec Carl F. Morrison Charlies E. Dustin Clarence S. Stetson Bangor State of Maine Associates V. (. Isola Maine Hardwoods Association F. W. Carlton Sagadahoc County Nelson L. Jackson Giles Herbert L. Drouglas Jackson Bath King Tayerp N. Gratz Jackson Harry G. Deering Harry E. Stetson William N. Worden Mr. Worden Belwent Mass Charles H

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