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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1929

Page

4

Beacon Church team seals third Western Maine Church league title

Bath players led by Gus Meister and Elmer Norton defend the Western Maine Church championship, after beating Portland 37 25 in Portland. If they win again Saturday at home, the Beacon squad claim the mythical title. Augusta league rivals may challenge. Bud Hagan is not pictured.

Bath Basketeers Portland Church Champs Portland Portlandites Bud Hagan Whirlwind Guard Bath Augusta Church Beacon Boys Maine

Maid of Orleans as Symbol of Courage and Cruelty in History

Omar W. Folsom reflects on Joan of Arc’s leadership at Orleans, her divine visions, and her dramatic trial and execution. He contrasts medieval faith with modern progress, noting the harsh burnings by church authorities and calling for continued human advancement in the art of living. The piece cites her endurance, armor, and spiritual guidance amid betrayal.

Orleans France Paris Prince Charles Charles VII Maid of Savonarola Alexander VI Borgias Caesare Lucrezia Grotius Charles V

Spring suits sale with wide price range offered

Full line of high grade student suits priced from5.00 and up. Odd coats, vests and pants in all sizes. Goods bought and sold. Come and see me, it will pay you.

Tender Launched for Eastern Line

The first tender built for a U S steamship line was launched at Squantum Massachusetts. Designed by Howard and Munro and built by Lamb and OConnell the 50 foot craft carries 50 passengers and uses a diesel engine with heavy crude oil for safety and fog operations. The vessel will ferry travelers from Whitestone to New York City when fog halts steamers.

United States Victory Plant Squantum Mass Frederic Canane, Jr Super Plaza New England Howard & Munro Gordon Munroe Lamb & O'Connell Mediterranean Eastern Steamship Lines Hell Gate New York City Whitestone Long Island Dyer's Park

Morse baseball opens with six lettermen and 19 candidates

Six lettermen from last year’s Morse team report for the first workout at the Y M C A gym with 19 candidates total. Coach Cutts aims to build a 25 to 30 man squad as outdoor practice begins, with Henderson likely out for the season and pitching a key question.

Cutts Morse High Squad Morse Jimmy Miller Casey Jenkins Stan Henderson Freddy Gaudet Roland Trott Don Ring Jack Conley Harry Ring Don Billy Drake Belanger J. Stewart M. Trott Billy Gove Paul Wilson Noel Wilson Eddie Bridgham Jr Ben Colby E. Rollins Paul Hart Henderson

Colonial Club plans smoker and Scout troop effort

Twenty four members attended the Colonial club meeting and $100 was approved for a smoker. The smoker will be organized by chairman J Haviland Torrey with committee members Dr Paul Gregware Joseph McCole Harry D Hall and Edwin F Ramsay. Smith post A L will assist in organizing a Boy Scouts troop. The Colonial Cosmopolitan club bridge tournament was postponed indefinitely.

Colonial Club J. Haviland Torrey Paul Gregware Joseph McCole Harry D. Hall Edwin F. Ramsay Smith Post A. L

Maine's Most Historic Spot Voted In State Conference

At the Bath chapter meeting held at the American Legion delegates reported on the State Conference in Dover-Foxcroft. Pemaquid was named the most historic spot in Maine with Machias close behind. Delegates plan to attend the Continental Congress in Washington the week of April 12 and will serve as pages.

Col. Dummer Sewene A. R American Legion Dover-Foxcroft Clara N Bath Maine Pemaquid Machias Conn Janet Cutler Col. Dummer Sewall Charles C. Low William E. Palmer

Export Power Bill Favors Maine Debate

Aldrich of Topsham opposed to export power warns the bill raises questions on Fernald law federal control and recall rights. Proponents led by Chase argue lower power costs attract industry and deny monopoly, while others call for more study and voter referendum. The House recessed after a four per cent tax amendment was tabled.

Aldrich Topsham Maine Insull House Roi Lewiston Bissett Portland Chase Thomas A. Edison Blaisdell Franklin Crawford Houston Grange Carleton Lewis Cumberland

Easter Music and Community Notes from Bowdoinham

Leonard Curtis and sister Marion Curtis highlighted a Bowdoinham Easter program with junior and primary department numbers. Social events included a church Easter concert, a Grange meeting, roadwork, and family visits, with many locals sharing news of sickness, travel, and town improvements.

Leonard Curtis Marion Curtis Shirley Barbara Lancaster Christine Temple Basses Chacdanie Margaret Reed Asia Fannie Rose Allen Frances Reed Domocres Oes Frances Hatch

Bath area students initiated into sororities

The Bath area students named Doris M. Campbell and Marjorie J. Van Horn both from Bath and Boothbay were initiated into Phi Beta Theta and Delta Delta Delta respectively as Colby College seniors in the class of 1932.

Bath Arry P. Pinson Colby Phi Bee Theta Doris M. Campbell Ath Marjorie J. van Horn Boothbay Delta Delta Delta

Card of Thanks for son’s loss from Lithco Allen family

The Lithco Allen family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement after the death of their dear little son and for the beautiful floral tributes.

Concert artists planned for Colby program

Colby plans include noted concert artists to perform alongside lecturers. The Concert Committee chair, Professor Everett, leads the initiative to attract performers and speakers for campus events.

Colby Everett

Ruth Webb to Give City Concert on April 16 in Waterville

F Strong of the Department of Romance Languages announced Miss Ruth Webb, concert pianist, will perform in Waterville on Tuesday evening April 16. Webb studied at the New England Conservatory of Music and studied with Isador Philipp after the war. She has also studied under Alfredo Casello and appeared in concerts in several Italian cities.

Grange Hall Charles Eastman County W. B. Donnell Bay Road Charles Randall Brunswick Elisha Webbers Elisha Webber Purington E. P. Kendall Clara Fogg M. S. Jenkins Town Hall Crouse Main Street Denham's Corner Cannon’s Corner Samuel Dorrance Blanchard House Long Branch Farm Dorrance Jessie Ames Watertown Mass Harvey Ames Albert Coffin Harry Hanson Alton Hanson Richmond Josiah Marston Henry Hanson Merrymeeting Grange Pomona Richmond Corner Fannie Williams Topsfield Carleton Jenkins Massachusetts Mr. Jenkins Bobby Gile Eall Hospital R. A. Richardson Methodist Church Miss Nash The Baptist Church Palmer Elmer Winfred Dodge Hebron H. S. Dodge George Fassett Bath Hospital River Road Elsie Heenie Portland Clifford Heenie Stella Perry A. S. MacDougall Brunswick Hospital Harry Mosher Wiscasset Josephine Pero Bath John Maher Merry Meeting Grange Margaret Reed Ernest Hunter Gardiner Scott Brown Hallowell Arthur Verrill’s Murl Downing F. Strong Department of Romance Languages Ruth Webb Waterville Miss Webb New England Conservatory of Music Isador Philipp Paderewski Alfredo Casello

WINNEGANCE EVENTS AND CLUB MEETINGS HIGHLIGHT WEEK

Community club hosts regular meeting Thursday evening and a social at Cottage Park at 7 30 pm. Women's auxiliary meets Thursday at 2 pm for a comforter project and business matters. Squaw club scheduled Friday with Miss Roberta Manson. road conditions noted as a factor in recent visits by West Point residents Everett King and Lewis Wallace.

Burst Dairies Inc Bath Cottage Park Squaw Club Roberta Manson Community Club Everett King West Point Lewis Wallace New Meadows Landing Sena

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