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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

3

Wiscasset Woman's Club Hosts Public School Event

The Wiscasset Woman's club held its annual reception at the Congregational vestry welcoming public school teachers district superintendent and school board members. Music and a supper followed with remarks by Randall Cummings and a talk by Frank Rowe on patient kind school work.

Woman's Club of Wiscasset Congregational Vestry Charles Wright Anna Holbrook Jessie Jackson Randall Cummings Frank Rowe Warren George Swain Harvey Pease Sidney Evans Harry Bailey A. H. Dodge Frank Haggett Mary Bemis Nellie Pusher Alice Dodge Julia Lewis C. Barnes Frank Gray J. Gewall

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

We thank friends and neighbors and Dr DeForest Day for kindness during our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral tributes Nellie S Nutter Olive G Nutter Adele Hobbs list of names dated Oct 24 in Wiscasset Maine

Dr. DeForest Day Nellie Nutter Olive G. Nutter C. Adele Hobbs Wiscasset

Local Bath Social Roundup Highlights Visits and News

West Bath residents attend a Topsham grange meeting while neighbors shingle a house at Campbell's Pond. Lewiston visitors vacation at Birch Point and Bath hosts shore dinners and house guests. Teachers from Brunswick attend a Bangor convention and weddings, rentals, travel, and church events fill the week with family, work, and plans.

I. B. Neiley J. W. Larrabee Fred W. Larrabee Grange Topsham Ernest E. Williams J. E. Mayo Chester Stevens Lewiston Birch Point Marcia Webber Elmer Craig Walter H. Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Charles Blaisdell Philip Blaisdell Bath Marguerite Williams Brunswick Bangor Evelyn Davis Campbell's Pond J. C. Hobbs Turner Annie Ridley Frank Carter E. W. Haggett Livermore Falls Samuel F. Bates Sabine Everett Beachmont Mass Luella Noyes Clara Noyes Elmer Hodgkins George Brswell George, Jr Lucerne Maine Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church Annie Williams Washington Street South America Miles Purington H. F. Schmelzenbach Nazarene Mission Nazarene Church

Elaborate West Bath Grange program wows 131 attendees

West Bath Grange drew 131 members for an elaborate program featuring an original four season poem by Annie Stackpole and a starry tableau. Hazel MacDonald plus Catherine Hagan and Vincent Henderson represented seasons with Henderson in multiple acts. The evening included poems, songs, readings, recipes, and a wedding tableau. Visitors included William Rich and Madelyn on a Hollywood visit, while John Collins of Auburn joined Downey hosts on Park Street.

West Bath Grange Annie Stackpole Weston L. Bonney Ruby Wilson Hazel MacDonald Catherine Hagan Vincent Henderson Earl Kennerson Lucy Coombs Isabelle Burns Lorraine Smith Fred Cary Annie Henderson Nettie McKay Millie Morse Philip Boudreau Virginia Oliver Belle Donnell Mildred Morse Evelyn Steen Maggie Grange Annie White Owen Rogers Blues Alice Johnson Reds Leland Plummer

Rev Dr Peters Named General Secretary for Maine Council

The Executive Committee of the Maine Council of Religious Education announces the appointment of Rev Charles Peters PhD of Philadelphia as General Secretary. He will arrive in Maine about November 15 to assume duties succeeding Rev Edward H Brewster. Peters, educated at Kutztown Franklin and Marshall College and Columbia University, has led religious education programs across Pennsylvania and New York and will focus on district conventions institutes and youth programs in Maine.

Kenwood Street Brookline Mass Frank E. Emerson Fred W. Barron Olive Barron Bath Franklin Hall Lawrence B. Greenwood Frank E. Quinnam Benjamin Quinnam Flora Lowell Augusta Ella Abbott Flora A. Lowell West Anna Chapel Methodist Church Clarence A. Richards Richards Webber's Tavern Henry Johnson Adams Brothers Middle Street Greely Benjamin Adams Wiscasset J. Eliott Carleton Harvey R. Pease Boston Sheepscot West Anna Charles E. Titus Jesus Womans’ Club St. Phillips Charles 8S. Sewall MacMillan Howard O. Hough America Portland Montsweag Harold Brailey South Braintree Emma Stinson Brailey Stinson Jessie Jackson Waterville Jackson Frank B. Hoadlett Frank Bradstreet Rowe Gardiner Ned Rines Florence McSoul Amy Libby White Elephant Club M. P. Larrybee Frank Adams Harry Mosher Clinton Bailey Harry Bailey Frank Quinnam Joseph P. Tucker Varney Bailey's Island M. D. Glidden Fred Coffin Rebekah Bangor Joseph Groves Alfred Dowling Ways and Woman's Club George Blagdon Union Street Tibbetts New York City Annie Stinson Angie Snipe Daniel Stinson Arrowsic Miss Jackson John Wright Carrie Knight Newcastle-Damariscotta Woman's Club Gail Laughlin Frances Plumstead Richmond Eugene Drake Drake New York Richard Plumstead Fred Blagdon Louise Blagdon Damariscotta Eastern Star Garrison Hill Boothbay Harbor H. Louise Lincoln Ralph Preble Earl Parker Frank Haggett Rangeley Lakes Shirley West South Portland E. S. Thompson Supreme Judicial Court Lincoln County Guy H. Sturgis Henry W. Webb Maine Council of Religious Education Charles Peters Philadelphia Maine Council Maine Dr. Peters Edward H. Brewster Methodist Board Peters Pennsylvania Keystone State Normal School Kutztown Franklin and Marshall College The Theological Seminary Lancaster Grove City College Columbia University Columbia Zelienople Juniata

Vessels to be Removed Under Harbor Master Amendment

City council approves an amendment to empower the harbor master to remove vessels at owner expense. The change, discussed before Justice Albert M. Spear, aims to ensure the removal of the schooner Mary F. Barrett at Bishop wharf. A quorum delay slowed the Friday session until nearly 8:30.

Albert M. Spear Mary F. Barrett Bishop Wharf

Engines of Vanda Dock Trial Test Run

The yacht Vanda conducted its first dock trial with the two 1500 shaft horsepower engines running for about five hours. The Bessemer 4 cycle diesel engines with eight cylinders delivered steady power as Hyde bronze propellers stirred the Kennebec water at moderate speed.

Kennebec Bessemer

George Popham Sold To Popham Steamboat Co

The George Popham auxiliary craft has been sold by Bristol Navigation Co to Popham Steamboat Co. It ran Bath to Five Islands twice daily until Oct 1 when put up for sale. Edward McNulty confirms the sale. The 50 foot vessel will resume Bath to Popham runs after repairs and repainting. Mrs Lenwood Murray of Lord Street is ill.

Arthur H. Durgin North Conway B. E. Hobbs Leland E. Nutter J. G. Glendenning Leominster Mass E. B. Glendenning Hyde Park I. E Nutter Brenton K. Hobbs Boston Glendenning Earl Parker Philis Frank Haggett Moosehead Lake Leland Ellis Nutter Nettie Blagdon George W. Nutter Olive Glendenning Nutter Brenton Kay Hobbs Wiscasset Massachusetts Wolcott School Revere Wentworth Institute B. F. Sturtevant Blower Works Everett B. Glendenning Roy Dow Thomas Hutchins Roy R. Marston Lawrence Marston Malden Wilbur F. Foye South Dakota William P. Foye Washington Street Foye Maine Central Bath Norma Chase Gardiner Nate Rines Churchill Street Chester Munsey Seth Wingren G. N. Gleason South Newcastle Berlin N. H Carrie Knight Cambridge Buckingham Erastus Foote High Street Chicago Florida J. P. Tucker Jane Tucker Portland Chester Lowell Augusta Central Maine Power Co Janie Lowell Wiscasset, Waterville and George Popham Popham Steamboat Co Bristol Navigation Co Five Islands Edward McNulty Popham Line Island Popham Popham Company

Maine singers vie for state finals in national audition

A dozen Maine champions will perform at Station WCSH in Portland for the state finals of the Second National Radio Audition. Alberta Brown of Waterville and Joan LaChance of Lewiston are early qualifiers, with winners to represent their towns and compete for a chance at national cash awards and scholarships.

Maine WCSH Congress Square Portland Alberta Brown Waterville Joan LaChance Lewiston Atwater Kent Foundation Music Conservatory the Foundation Donald L. Allen Brunswick Dorothy Lindsay Robbins Auburn Marguerite Hodge Buckfield Leonard Allen Turner Center Lisbon Falls Alexander Lemieux Wentworth Greenleaf Fairfield Sanford Rockland W.L. Foss William Tudor Gardiner New York

Drive for Y fund is public affair in Bath

The article argues the Y M C A drive belongs to the people and that a self supporting Y is impossible. It notes the Y offers $3 to $5 yearly fees, far cheaper than local clubs, to reach needy boys and curb cheap amusements. It highlights frugal leadership and a $6000 debt payoff as proof of sound management. It also lists several legal notices from Bath area towns.

Boys of Bath Bath

New England Public Service Appoints Holmes to Boost Maine Industry

The New England Public Service Co announces a new Industrial Development Department with W Gerald Holmes appointed to head efforts from Augusta Maine. Holmes brings a background in engineering economics and business administration with prior roles at Indiana University Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Interstate Public Service Co and National Electric Power Co. He will coordinate with chambers of commerce civic clubs and other groups to attract new industries to Maine and other New England areas.

New England Public Service Co Maine New England Wyman W. Gerald Holmes Holmes Augusta Central Maine Power Co Cumberland County Power and Light Co Colgate University Bureau of Business Research Indiana University Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Interstate Public Service Co Kentucky Utilities Co National Electric Power Co

Real Estate Transfers Reported Around Bath City

The Sagadahoc registry records 14 property transfers in Bath over the last two weeks. Notable moves include Bath-Grace C Morse et al to Charles H Oliver Brunswick Loan and Building Association to Jennie M Oliver et al and City of Bath transfers to Totman Harrington Nichols and others. Charles L Douglas to Dorilas Gagnon Georgetown listings also noted.

Bath Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds Grace C. Morse Charles H. Oliver Brunswick Loan and Building Association Jennie M. Oliver Mary E. Gordon Michael J Annie C. Frye Robert E. Gordon Carl L. Robinson Mildred B. Harrington Edward A. Harrington Bath Motor Mart Spilious Kakos Mabel Dean Swazey Als Joseph Lawton Thomas J. Lynch Frank Wormwood Clarence A. Reed Mary J. Reed Lewis E. Spicer Lillian H. Ethel M. Richardson City of Bath Chester H. Totman City of G. Bolduc Georgetown Charles L. Douglas

National Broad Casting Co set to broadcast election results

NBC plans coast to coast coverage of national state and local results beginning seven o clock EST with a national crew presenting results from New York studios and interspersed musical entertainment. The Associated Press United Press and International News Service will provide reports. Grace Baker travels to New London while Bath residents attend Tufts Bowdoin game.

National Broadcasting Co Associated NBC New York Associated Press United Press Association International News Service Graham McNamee M. H. Aylesworth

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L. F Atwood F. Medicine Co West Bath William Rich Madelyn California Hollywood George Wright John Collins John B. Downey Park Street VANDA Joan LA Chance Freds. Curtis Mortician Thomas R. Huston Mer Funeral Home Center Street Tel J. Nathan Douglas Phippsburg Ada J. Oliver Frank P. Leavitt Nathaniel M. Morse John W. Morse Henrietta 8 Grace Baker Upper Washington Street New London Conn Charles Baker Baker Allan Spear Percy Low Edward J. McMann Leslie Plant Quaser Qat Company Bath Grain CO Bath, Maine
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