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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

6

Community club benefit boosts boys equipment in Winnegance

A Wednesday supper at the village community house raised funds for baseball gear and uniforms for the Community club team. Local residents attended, some contributed remotely, and students and Miss Morse performed. Plans include a card tourney at Rekind TI for Le?on post and more events to support the season.

Ferris Learmird The Splace Rekind TI Sith Post American Legion Lis Winneyance WBZ Elizabeth Pinkham Thurlow Pinkham Bath Thatcher Pinkham Thomas Idey Tarry Williams Ethel Barter Thatcher Pinkham Parker Rogers Clifford Road Alphonse 1 Adams Walter Marco Joshua N. Tibbetts Charles EK. Hewitt Jr Porth Fred A. Oliver Phippsburg Charles EF. Preble Fairview Cemetery Squaw Club Alice Colson Sherman Morse John G. Morse Lillian Parks Bates Street Shirt Co Lewiston Bred TL. Parks Percy Morse Westbtook Alfred Cornish Winvegance Conneecticut Harry B. Williams Edgar D. Williams Portland Charles BE. Hewitt, Jr Charles I. Tlewitt Charles IR. Hewitt Richmond Sarah Hunter Rockland Tr. A. Traneworthy Tlarviet Hall Poeschuv Gorham Normal School

Bath area toll bridge debate stirs Maine leaders

A Bath Maine meeting voices strong support for a free state owned bridge at Bath to replace the present ferry system. Senators Carlton Hinckley Smith Adams Wood and Cahill back a non toll solution with Kennebec Bridge Association planning 20000 members and opposition to private tolls from the state highway commission and local officials. Numerous Bath residents urge action while Governor Baxter’s involvement remains formal and unspecific.

Buzzell Carleton Waldo County Portland Richmond Bath Tie Granville Adams Smith and Pinckley Cov. Baxter Tpoum Senate Republican Party Senator Hinckley Senator Carleton TL Wood Rockland Wood Kennebec Bridge Association Knox County Clyde H. Smith Somerset County Maine Ile Smith Terman HW. Adams Kennebec County Guy PL. Gannett Augusta Carlton Paul D. Sargent State Highway Commission Highway Commission Charles TW. Cahill the Annes Hinckley Clal Peaslee Tolen J. Edward Drake Henry G. Wedgdon N. Gratz Jackson

Former Bath Woman Leads California Fiesta Flower Show

Mrs Woodbury the wife of a former Bath man heads a California Spring Blossom and Wild Flower Show in San Francisco Easter week. The event includes a Pageant Tea, Flower Costume Ball, and a doll parade. Proceeds fund trees and wildflowers on California highways. Mrs Woodbury is a longtime civic leader and queen of multiple carnivals.

California San Francisco Rose Bowl Palace Hotel George Brb. Landenberger Helen Moody Bath Mes Woodbury Woodbury’s Joan Hotel Richelieu

Morse Veterans Lead Blue and White Baseball Outlook

Morse returns seven veterans to a promising season led by infielders Red Spinney Stubby Boutin and Mack McCabe with Holdovers Sheridan McDonald expected to anchor the pitching. New faces compete at first base as Joe Smith shapes a largely new lineup seeking a strong season.

Morse Red” Spinney Boutin Mack McCabe Sheridan Alec McDonald McDonald Beany” Stover Bridgton Academy Teddy Vielleux Wilson Glass Hayward Donny” Wilson Rocky” White Forrest Brunswick Iis Joe Smith Paiement Scribner Kelley Field Morrison Cony Brennan Farrington Edward Little Small Bates

Phippsburg to Get Resident Physician Amid Feldspar Prospect

Town residents welcome news of a physician prospect locating in Phippsburg at the William R. Bewker property as feldspar drilling and company activity progress. Local talks recount visits by state officials and possible sites while residents and business owners report routine preparations and repairs as summer approaches.

William R. Bewker da Young State Board of Cleatth Ko. Younsa Astatsdes Dre Pinter Kien BS Youn Wilkes KR Bawker Menelonfeldspar Corp Werk Howard Lewis Collins Wall Cadlins St Petersburg Pha Teeter Tiene Popham Beach Mer Pease Sumas James Fred Morrison Puath Charles Morrison Sehaseo Morrison Dan Marilli Meadowbrook New York New Trmpshire William Wyane The Dasin Bath Charles Melntire Philadelphia Small Point W. Small Dremore Sertha Shea Harry MelIntire PL Mc Sewa Alb Havener McCabe Mirsssehin- Souts Henry W. Butler Florida Simimer Sebasco Path Nityarr Eovitest

Orchestra to play at Epworth League meetings

Beacon street Epworth League to have an orchestra for Sunday evening meetings. At the annual meeting Friday night Lucile Bealy was appointed to arrange the details. Officers elected include Mrs Jewie Wall president Vier Lumsden first VP Louise Oliver second VP Lucile Beals third VP Tierbert L. Douglas fourth VP Marion Bowie treasurer Mrs Helen Crocker secretary and Lucile Beals pianist.

Beacon Street Epworth League Lucile Bealy Jewie Wall Vier Lumsden Louise Oliver Lucile Beals Tierbert L. Douglas Marion Bowie Helen Crocker

State highway condition updates show improving roads

Road condition report issued by the State Highway Commission lists sections that are passable and not passable across several towns from Ossipee to Belgrade Lakes. Many routes are improving though several segments remain rough or not passable, with warnings about bad junctions and specific stretches near Gardiner Belfast Lewiston and Rome.

State Highway Commission Ossipee Prail Standish Phillips Strong Skowhegan Norridgewoek Nene Anson New Portland Chiss Belfast Tamipden Pa Biel Serrsport Camden Cherryfield Jonesboro Columbia Elsworth Gros Augustin Belgrade Dassabl Thanettie Belgii

French Rails for Brazil Tender Draws Low French Bids

In a recent tender for about 40000 rails for a private Brazilian railway French manufacturers bid the lowest at 622.7 francs per metric ton. Similar bids were made on 850 tons of iron pipe at 90 francs per ton. The Army Bill allocates 876 million and 125000 men.

Bath Eagles Conduct Memorial Services

Memorial services were held for 42 Bath Eagles club members. Officiants included President Harold Hill and chaplain Past Pres. Ames Perry, with readings and a paying of respects to the deceased. The gathering listed numerous names of the departed members and noted the lodge's continued good standing.

Bath Harold (Hill Lee William FP Pian Servie Ames Perry Seut EL Perkins Charles Lo Mebellan Earnest Gee John DB. Kennedy William A George W. Belanger Poti Alaniper Campbell Milton Itbey Walter A. Madden Frederick Ouillette Wilbra John Gallagher Irving WL Fowles Winston Deseple Willis Patrick J. Conley Samuel PH Wakefield John ON McCrbe Dengis Hh Curent Prank Knight Eugene W. Mogene J. Clartnett Erin Ml M William L Derkins Fcr OES John Wo Hart Barker Peaper

Former Wife Sues Morse for Alimony and Support

Elva M Neeler sues Benjamin W Morse for a New York judgment of 253.04 claiming due alimony and child support for Elya Wayman Morse aged one. The suit cites a 1908 Harvard graduation and notes Morse’s recent marriage to Alice Owens at Strathcona Hall Cambridge.

Benjmin W. Morse Elva M. Neeler New York Elya Wayman Morse Morse Alice Owens First Year Strathcona Hall Memorial Drive Cambridge Keeler Elva M Pevey Gilbert AL AL Pevey Larchimont Westchester Supreme Court White Plains Harvard East Cambridge. Mawss

Cutler Buys Loft Apartment at 107 Commercial Street

Cutler acquired the vanishing sail and awning bust from FLTS Silsby at 107 Commercial Street. Mr Wu had speculated about this transaction eight years ago. possession was taken on Monday.

Cutler FLTS Silsby Commercial Street

New Cruiser Trenton Impresses In Navy Yard Tests

The new cruiser Trenton, built at Crinay shipyard, made a fine showing after trials. Officials report 2000 horsepower and speeds exceeding requirements, with strong offensive armament and high stability seen during stress tests. Noted for prestige, the vessel is expected to rank among top U S warships and bolster America’s foreign trade presence.

Trenton Sang United States Navy Crinay Shipyard New Jersey Levermniens United States Mierien Vna Sani America U.S Prenton

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