Community Club Opens Winter Talks With Public Lecture
The Wittnegance Community Club held its January meeting with strong attendance. Officers were reorganized with a separate treasurer and collector I A Troueworthy W elected collector. A public talk by Clinton D Wilson Bath schools superintendent opens the winter series at eight tonight at the community house with others to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittnegance
I. A. Troueworthy
Salvation Army
Zina M. Eaton
Edgar Oliver
Earle P. Morse
Clinton D. Wilson
Bath Schools
Bridgehall
Almon R. Perry
Frank Allegrin
Olmer C. Perry
American Legion
Legion
Sherman L. Morse
Home Fire Brigade
John G. Morse & Sons
George Percy
Meadowbrook
Clinton J. Wilson
Bath
Wilson
Zina J. Hunt
Marion Buffnell
Emma’ Eliot
Fired S. Coombs
Charles BE. Preble
Walter Marco
West Bath
Dromore Grange
Alvah Morse
Ruth Merry
Annie Purington
Lecturers of
Mainet
Augusta
Winfield WW. Morse
Reuben Purington
Agnes Cutting
James E
Mar. Wilson
Woman's Auxiliary
Old Masonic Apron Presented by Granddaughters
A 104 year old Chapter apron once owned by Samuel Gardner Bowman, Royal Arch Mason since 1820, was presented by his Brookline granddaughters to Montgomery and St. Bernard R.C. of the Masonic Temple in Bath. Bowman, born Oct 9 1780 in Gorham, died March 20 1841, married Marcia Stockbridge in 1816, built a brick house at North and Washington streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Samuel Gardner Bowman
Royal Arch
Montgomery & St. Bernard
R.C
James B. Greenough
Charles T. Duncklee
Brookline
Mass
Bowman
Gorham
Mareh
Marcia Stockbridge
Tle
North
Washington Streets
Bath
David L. Wilson
Grand Chapter
Maine
Personal notes on local residents and travels
Miss Clara Albee left Wednesday to visit relatives in Ellsworth and Surry. Misses Alice and Abbie Minott leave Thursday to spend the Winter in Melro ve Massachusetts. Mrs. Paul H Locke Jr of Roxbury Mass is visiting her mother at 24 Cummings street. J Sumner Hayes and Edward M Hartnett Georgetown University returned to Washington DC to resume studies. Mrs William Warden Boston returned after visiting here. Hon Charles V Minott wintering in Boston is in Bath and Phippsburg for a few days. Tadwesterns R Tupper and Sheriff John P Kelley Boothbay Harbor were in Bath en route to Bangor on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestery Club
Charles M. Perkins
Scuaw
Fred Vl Parks
Harry C. Webber
Beulah McIntire
John G. Morse
Phipnsburg
Lilie Cahill
School Savings Department
The
Bath Trust Co
Belle Hunt
Sanaw Club
Sherman J. Morse
Fred L. Parks
Morse
John CG. Morse
Harry B. Williams
Parks
South and
Parent Teacher Association
Joshua N. Tibbetts
Rockport
Trenlans
Herbert Morse
D. FE. McAllister
Herbert
Mystery Club
William C. Merry
Charles E. Preble
Fred S. Coombs
Parker Cheney
Bath
Edwin Small
Boston
Phippsburg
Clara Albee
Ellsworth
Surry
Alice
Abbie Minott
Melrove
Mass
Paul H. Locke, Jr
Roxbury
S. J. Leeman
Cummings Street
J. Sumner Hayes
Edward M. Hartnett
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
William Warden
Harold M. Sewall
Charles V. Minott
R. Tupper
Johno P. Kelley
Boothbay Harbor
Bangor
IsaiaMorrill Returns From Chicago With High Class Trotters
Isaia Morrell of Brunswick brings back 11 head of top trotters and pacers from Chicago. The group includes Bingwood Jr a 6-year-old bay gelding racing eligible to the 2 11 pace and Irene Medium a 6-year-old mare. Also aboard are Thomas Cross and Saint Roche line performers plus several mares and geldings bred in Indiana Illinois and Kentucky. The collection signals strong activity for College Stables in racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Morrell
Brunswick
Chicago
Morrell
McMurray
Bingwood, Jr
Bingenwood
Bingen
Bennie Grace
Benniewood
Ifenry E. Hopper
Indianapolis
Ind
Irene Medium
Rose Medium
Redd
Joelt. Johnson
Bay State
Ohio
Dr. Moore
Berre Haute
College
Thomas Cross
Hedgewood
Leah
Cornelian Onwood
Hedgewoods
Trammer & Cross
Taylorville
Saint Roche
Sir Roch
Maine
Margaret Dillon
Henry C
Ruby Sixtractor
Sixtractor
Ife
Henry PF. Calvert
Peoria
Saint Roch
Princess Roch
Fad Custer
A. IL. Danforth
Washington
Gail Direct
Empire Direct
Belle Junemont
Junemont Castle
G. A. Palmer
Portland
Bessy Hall
Ralph Tlal
Direct Haldam
Allen Jr
Allen Downs
Peters Caduceus
Caduceus the Great
Peter the Great
Elsie McKinney
McKinney
Lucile
Baron Wilkes
Galen Brown
Smithville
A. Forbes
J. Malcolm Forbes
Worthy Maid
Axworthy
Hast Bros
Felmington
Bowdoin College Catalogue Highlights Large Library and Scholarships
The Bowdoin 1924-25 catalogue lists 903 students with 83 seniors 97 juniors 149 sophomores 167 freshmen and seven special students. The college library houses about 129000 volumes with notable special collections including Longfellow and Maine collection. Over 16000 yearly scholarships and prizes aid meritorious students with limited means. A non degree course for premedical study exists and Russian language added to instruction. Estimated value of buildings and equipment is 2521000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin College
Bath
Longfellow
Hluguenot
Abbott
Maine
Submarine S47 Launches at Fore River Yard
The submarine S47 was launched at Fore River ship yards in Quincy Massachusetts marking the first submarine construction there in 18 years. It was the final of six government ordered ships with no further appropriations in sight and the yard’s future remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fore River
Quincey
Mass
Colonial Club Dance at Club Rooms Friday Evening
The Colonial club hosts a social dance from 8 to 12 in its club rooms with Edwin Ramsay as chairman and Grindell's orchestra providing music. Other committee members are William B. Palmer and W. Percy Marks. The event promises fine entertainment for members and their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Eewin Raimsay
Williamb. Palmer
W. Percy
Marks
Parker Head moves and local residents travel in snow
Mrs Jennie Hyde of Somerville assists with packing at Parker Head while Eugene Harrington hauls belongings to Bath in an auto truck stalled by deep snow overnight. Timbers sold at Parker Lead and local residents travel to Medford Oregon and Bath as winter town life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Hyde
Somerville
Mass
Parker Head
Eugene Harrington
Bath
Mo McCutcheon
Georgze Mc Bowker
Medford
Oregon
Porthand
Arlington
Morse Farm
Parker Dead
Elmer Melttre
Parker
Guy Crosby
Arrewsie
Bee River
Crosby
Percy Young
Parker Trend
Boston
James FE. Perey
North Bergen
N. Y
Cox's Head
Mak
Percy
Charles V. Minott
Roxbury
Minnie Moore
John
John TD Rogers
Dromore
Small Point
Mereen Blaisdell
Ashdale
Marine Hospital
Portland
Elizabeth Frazier
Hiram Malcom
Gardiner
William BR. Bowie
Parker Thead
Hiram T. Stevens
Register of Deeds
Marguerite Sylvester
Westbrook Seminary
Alvin Po Sylvester
Westbrook
Violet Lufkin
George Davis
A. Wynn
Popham Heach
Fred A. Curtis
Alkanah Wyman
Page O. Wirmar
View
Plaery M. Frye
Meadowbrook
Christine
Morse High School
AJ PL
Sylvester
Smal Point
YMCA Gym Class Builds Stronger Men in Business District
The local YMCA promotes its business men's gym class held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from four to five. Participants like Allan Spear and C. J. Wilson use volleyball, basketball, and other activities to improve fitness and spirit. The program offers ample equipment and open times for all men seeking better health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Spear
C. J. Wilson
David Alkazin
Herbert Douglas
M. A. Ferguson
Ralph Gay
Percy Low
First Baptist Pastor Delivers Debut Sermon in Unfavorable Weather
Rev. John AL Swernam, new pastor at First Baptist, preached his first sermon on Sunday to large morning and evening congregations. The morning topic was This Hour Not the Hour of the Prince of Peace drawn from Isaiah 9, stressing Christ as Prince of Peace and the church’s mission to preach the gospel. The evening sermon Borrowed Religion warned against drawing faith from wives or mothers rather than personal religious experience, followed by a benediction and prayer for church cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John AL Swernam
First Baptist Durch
Surnday
Prince of Peace
Esanch
Trince
Pewee Ble
Fager
State Senator Denies Congress Candidacy Plans
The Portland Press Herald reports Frank W. Carkten of Woolwich, Sagadahoe County, may seek Congress in the second district, but Carlton insists he will run for re election as State senator. The Lewiston Journal quotes Carkten denying any intent to enter primaries for Congress and affirming a desire to serve in the Maine Senate and support Kennebec Bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Press Herald
Frank W. Carkten
Woolwich
Sagadahee County
Senate
Sagadahoe
Gair
Kennebec
Pde
Tan
Congress
Butlers Host Annual New Year Breakfast at Washington Home
Hon and Mrs Charles Butler of Washington hosted their usual New Year breakfast at their Washington residence. The menu featured farm foods including eggs, chickens, pigs, pork and beans, potatoes, jams, Montsweng Deep Dish Apple Pie, and a toast for a happy new year, inviting guests to Montsweng Farm in Wisensset, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Butler
Washington
Moatswear Park
Woolwich
Motherless puppy receives good care in Maine
A four week old white maltese poodle, 12 ounces, orphaned after birth, is fed cow's milk from a bottle by Miss Myra Ackley of Kennebunk. The pup gains little weight, sleeps after feeding, and is kept warm with a hot water bottle. Ackley considers naming it Victor and reports neighbors aiding in its care as Bath and Exeter report heavy snow that delays traffic while local crews clear ice and snow. A. G. Page Co. sent cigars to Bath police as a New Year greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Ackley
Kennebunk
Miss Ackley
Bath
Boston
Exeter
Portsmouth
Maine
A. G. Page Co
George F. Allen
Guardians of the Peace
Sheriff Praises South End PTA in New Year Letter
Sheriff Oliver commends the women of the South End PTA at their New Year’s party while noting a misdirected officer and an incident of a husband’s prank. He assures the association members none of them are blamed for domestic neglect and invites any counter action if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
South End P.T.A
South Pind Po P. A
Sheri Norris
Sheriff
Mors
Miss Norris
Sheriff Oliver
Mays
Carroll AL Deering
Association
Mrs. Oliver
Ile Odsult
Leonfess
Conversson
Ehad
Pam
South End
Former husband and wife clash in assault case
Judge Keegan hearing on Tuesday found Walré yin Rogers guilty of assault against his former wife Eleanor Merrill Roy Rogers. Rogers was fined 510 and costs 7.57 and ordered to keep peace by posting 200 during a one year probation. attorney Bridgham appealed, bail set at 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John of
Mary Arsensalt
Lostitie
Keegan
Rogers
Bridgham
Fire Chief Hurt When Extinguisher Explodes in House Blaze
Chief William D. Edwards of the Brunswick Fire Department was struck by a ruptured extinguisher tank while directing efforts to fight a chimney fire at Miss Mary J. Belanger’s Sun Street house. The blast knocked him unconscious briefly. he later recovered with a lame stretch and continued supervising the blaze assisted by Phillip Gabbe and Private 7 PLA Fournier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Edwards
Brunswick Fire Department
Mary J. Belanger
Sun Street
Edwards
Philip Gabbe
Gabbe
Mr. Gabbe
Chief Edwards
7. Pla, Fournier
Standards for Maine School Letters and Eligibility Rules
The article details how high school letters are awarded in Maine for football basketball baseball and track, including size of letters and attendance exceptions. It then outlines state basketball championships format with two regional tournaments at University of Maine and Bates, and a final championship plan. Eligibility rules for secondary schools set minimum terms of study and attendance, with provisions for reinstatement and term definitions. A small local note mentions the Dolloff family welcoming a son in Providence Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
University of Maine
Bates
University of Maine and
Srnday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isaiah Morrill
Bowdoin
State Registration Bureau
State House
Horace Heath
Long Beach
Cal
Albion K. T. Small
Maine Vublic Health Association
Everett Doughty
Bertha Chiviri
Center Street
Fred Curtis
First Baptist
State Senate
National House
Frank W. Carlen
Butlers
Mitt Paolee Co
Tord Dirmromt
Iee
Bath Trust Company
Constitution of Maine Association
Prince of Secondary Schools
George Dolloff
Providence, R. I
Ruby Nast
Dolloff
Ruby Nasén
State of the Bath City
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