West Bath Grange program draws 77 for varied entertainment
West Bath grange hall hosted a lively evening with cornet solo readings and group performances. David Henderson led multiple acts alongside William White and others, while 77 attendees enjoyed a balanced bill. The annual officer election is set for next Monday.
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Grange
West Bath Grange Hall
Cornet Solo
David Henderson
WCG
William Hawkes
Edward Leeman
William White
Bor Bewsee
Doris McRae
Philip Henderson
Alvira Wing
Antoinette Teeling
Edna Higgins
Harriet Bonney
Weston Bonney
Leland Plummer
Personal notes from a New England town weekend visits
Miss Eleanor Mountonia returned from Brookline Massachusetts after a weekend with friends. Mrs Alfred J Tarbox of Washington street is expected home Tuesday night after time in Boston. Miss Arline You'smd fetes returned to Lewiston after visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Eugene Yecahene on Richardson street. Miss Christine Leekers, a Gorham normal student, is confined to her parents home Mer and Mrs James Leckers of Washington street by illness.
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Gordon Preble
Mildred
Oak Street
Bath
K. R. Brown
Philip Stackpole
Lewiston
Bates College
B. H. Stackpole
Campbell's Pond
Charles Stackpole
Islesboro
Central Maine Power Company
West Bath
Red Cross
Grange Hall
Ada Larrabee
Belle Donnell
J. E. Mayo
The
Nazarene Church
Preble
Edith Stewart
Lois Palmer
Alma Reid
Annie Trufant
William Bailey
Charles Kenney
West Bowdeinham
Jennie Silsby
Green Street
Joseph Dunning
Mayo Farm
George Barnard
Freeport
Candy’s Harbor
Millard Dunning
H. Dorman Perkins
Doris
Ernest EF. Williams
Campbell’s Pond
Eleanor King
Hall
Ida Hunt
Winnegance
Delmar Bates
Son Howard
Pek
Samuel F. Bates
Sebino
Belle -Donnell
Annie Williams
Ernest Freeman
James LB. Lemont
Joseph W. Larrabee
Walter
Anstress
Emily
Sabine
John Higgins
Earl
George
Richard
Higgins
George Chesley
South Portland
Chester King
Barbara
Eleanor
King
Fred Rose
Rosedale
Myra Coombs
Attleboro
Mass
Julia Cha
Eleanor Mountonia
Brookline
Alfred J. Tarbox
Washington Street
Boston
Arline
Eugene Yecahene
Richardson Street
Christine Leekers
Gorham Normal
Mer
James Bo Leckers
Ilnes
Woolwich
Lothair L. Lowell
Mr. Lowell
Albert Bailey
Wilson Bailey
North Woolwich
Henry Leeman
Lowell and Bailey
Brain
Annie Cunningham
Charles Henderson
Sagadahoe Ferry
Henry Carlton
Annie Gofflings
New York
Frank J. Walker
Maxine
Stoneham
Eva Walker
Waldo P. Hathorne
Harvey
Brunswick
Clarence Baker
Thelma
Irving
Curtis Parker
Lain
Burton Hodgkins
Dana
Augusta
Sons of Veterans Hold Successful Party at G A R Hall
The T W Hyde camp 46 Sons of Union Veterans staged an evening at the G A R hall for about 150 attendees. The program featured readings, piano and harmonica solos, clarinet and violin performances, quartets, duets, and dances with music by Mel Robbins, Hayden Conant, and Frank Fortier.
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T. W. Hyde
Sons of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Pavors
A. Evans
Pauline Nickerson
Eva Lemont
Gertrude Wakefield
Elizabeth Haley
Hayden Conant
Haley, Robinson, Clark and
Garcelon
Edward
Edward Besaw
Foy
Travetgrx
Lela Penis
Lillian Staples
Eleanor Blake
Winnie Staples
America
Legard
Mel Robbins
Frank Fortier
Hawks and Owls Threaten Maine Game Numbers
New England faces a large migration of hawks owls and other predators driven south by food scarcity. The New England Ruffed Grouse Investigation solicits hunters to save and mail stomachs from large hawks owls and bob cats to Dr Alfred O Gross Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine to study their impact on native game such as grouse rabbits and other species.
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New England
Canada
Alfred O. Gross
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Maine
Church Basketball League Governing Committee Meets at Y M C A
The Governing Committee of the Church Basketball League met at the Y M C A Monday at 7 15 with President Elbridge Wright presiding. William Perkins served as secretary pro tem as reports from the schedule officials and treasury were read and approved. All seven churches submitted entrance blanks for the season and the matter of the O K was tabled. Next meeting is set for December 14. Those present included Wright Jewett Wilson Littlefield Davis McMunn Hooker Roberts Norton Riese Carter Neal Scudder and Verkins.
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Elbridge R. Wright
William CC. Perkins
C. Lloyd Hooker
Albert McMann
Harold Carter
Treasury Department
O. K
Gove
Jewett
Wilson
Littlefield
Davis
McMunn
Hooker
Roberts
Norton
Riese
Carter
Neal
Scudder
Verkins
Pres
Wright
Morse High Faces Boothbay Harbor In Season Opener
Morse High will host Boothbay Harbor High to open the basketball season in Bath on a Friday night. Boothbay Harbor sought to schedule, while Morse eyes a strong lineup despite injuries. Local coverage notes changes, local crowd expectations, and the King Tavern renovations in Bath.
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Morse High
Boothbay Harbor High
Bath
Lael
Lootibus T Harber
Grange activity climbs in multiple states nationwide
Washington hosts competitive debates with visiting teams as subordinate granges convene for neighbors' nights. Indiana expands a statewide educational program with uniform topics across all subordinates, shaping permanent features in state grange work. Vermont honors two charter signers at Burlington, while Kansas and Illinois bolster relief and educational efforts amid floods and strong community grants. New York prizes lectures, Indiana emphasizes birthday observances, and a national drive seeks 6 million dollars to stamp out bovine tuberculosis. Maj. William M. Wing, 95, leads Potomac grange as longtime public servant. friction with sportsmen in Pennsylvania eases with a new game commission member. South Dakota welcomes new leadership and predicts rising activity with national organizers rolling out more subordinate granges.
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State of Washington
Washington
Indiana
Thompson Buys Fine Saddle Horse From Rockland
Harry Thompson acquires a handsome seven year old chestnut saddle horse weighing 12025 pounds from Rockland sellers. The horse was driven to Bath by a Bath Riding Club member and will join the club’s mounts for members to enjoy.
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Thompson
Rockland
Bath
Bath Riding Club
Mrs Alden Smith Visits Portland Monday
Mrs Alden Smith arrived in Portland as a visitor on Monday.
Tribute to memory of Milton Bailey
In the passing of Brother Bailey Woolwich grange was a highly respected member. His quiet nature, alertness to help, faithful service to family and friends marked his daily life and earned esteem. Neighbors and associates paid final tribute in great numbers at his home. Resolved that observances and tokens of respect be carried out as customary. Committee on Resolutions.
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Bailey
Woolwich Grange
Joan TL Carter
Mary Hunnewell
Bernice Balley
Committee
Strict Training Rules For Morse Basketball Squad
Morse High imposes strict training and possible dismissal for rule violations during the upcoming winter season. At Monday’s turnout, past incidents traced to lax discipline were cited, and practice will be held behind barred doors until after the Bath A.C. tilt. The season opens with Brunswick High, with likely one or two additional games and potential early bookings.
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Morse
Bath A.C
Brunswick High
Death of Clara Beebe Low in Pasadena California
News of the death of Clara Beebe Low wife of Frederic H. Low formerly of Bath arrives from Pasadena California She was well remembered by Bath residents having lived here with her cousin the late Miss Minnie Wiggin Mrs Low and Mr Low were married twelve years ago.
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Pasadena
California
Clara Beebe
Frederic H. Low
Bath
Low
Minnie Wiggin
Mr. Low
Rumor of Bath Ferry Night Service Withdrawn
George S. Larrabee of the Board of Trade investigated a rumor that the State Highways Commission would end night service on the Bath State Ferry on December 1. The Commission has no such plan at present. Meanwhile in Fleetwood England a sandpit digging by hens led to the discovery of 400 Roman coins.
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State Highways Commission
Bath
George S. Larrabee
The
Board of Trade
the Commission
Fleetwood
England
Activity at the Y Brims with Winter Plans and Games
The Y builds a busy winter scene as boys gather for recreation and sport. The gymsee is popular with church league basketball prep underway, Morse High Girls’ team trains, and Boys Conference signs up for Bangor December events. Bundled with local groups using Y equipment, the facility remains open for charity use and potential out of town games.
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Morse High
Bath Rotarians Hear About Chautauqua Program
Bath Rotarians at Hotel Phoenix heard about the four day Chautauqua to begin Saturday at People's church. Superintendent George W. Bible of Bellefonte Pa explained the lineup and shared remarks on the talent and stories to be presented. Captain Henry W. Butler thanked members for support during illness and introduced Rev. George J. Wolstenholme. Out of town Rotarians John W. Riley and Ernest Chalmers attended. a new silk American flag was presented by Eugene Desmond. Next month programs are set for Ralph Bragg, Charles C. Low, Edmund L P Briggs, and Walter L E Plumer.
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Bath
Hotel Phoenix
People’s Church
George W. Bible
Bible
Chautauqua
Lisbon Falls
Henry W. Butler
George J. Wolstenholme
John W. Riley
Brunswick
Ernest Chalmers
Auburn
Eugene Desmond
To “Gene
Rotary
Dowell
Bath Opera House
Ralph Bragg
Charles C. Low
Edmund LP. Briggs
Walter LE. Plumer
Crop rotation as a key to farm productivity
The piece argues that crop rotation, along with cultivation and fertilizers, boosts wheat, corn, and oats yields. It notes rotation is not recorded as an expense, but serves as a managerial tool to raise net profits by improving output and cutting production costs without direct costs.
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Pra
Bureau of Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Morgan Card Couple United in Brunswick Ceremony
Miss Annie Card of Yarmouth married Mr. Morgan at a Brunswick ceremony officiated by Rev. CC Whidden. The couple will reside at Candy's Harbor and receive congratulations from friends in that area.
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Will
Annie Card
Yarmouth
CC. Whidden
Brunswick
Mrs. Morgan
Candy’s Harbor
Splendid Concert Artists at Chautauqua Grand closing program
The Lowell Patton Artists from Portland with Gault Patton Ludovic Huot and Lowell Watton present a futuristic musical program at Peoples church December 4 to 7 featuring six episodes and an epilogue. Costumes by Madam Brush highlight a lively, fashionable stage show blending folk songs, classical pieces and war-era melodies.
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Lowell Patton
N Peoples’ Church
Gault Patton
Ludovic Huot
Chautauqua
Patton
Portland
Oregon
Huot
Gotham
Lowell Watton
Trinity Church
Taylor Street Methodist
M. KE
United States
Bremerton Navy Yard
Royal Purple Orchestra
Frances Soule
Frances Ingram
London
Paris
Applesauce Comedy Drama Set For Chautauqua Festival
The comedy drama Applesauce by Barry Connors is announced for this year’s Chautauqua Festival with a competent local cast and special scenery. The play ran in New York Philadelphia Chicago and Boston and is billed as a full evening’s attraction with 111 minutes of lively comedy. Big-city reviews praise its humor and entertainment value, noting it as a neat, amusing, and virile production that pleases audiences.
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Barry Connors
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Chautauqua
Till MeAllister
Big City
Sudiease
Rederick Donaghey
New York Tribune
Ashton Stevens
Herald & Examiner
Capital Entertainment
I. Tradl
N.Y. Journal
Chas, Collins
N.Y
Fred McQuigg
Amy Leslie
Paul RR. Martin
Journal of Commerce
la Salle Theatre
la Salle
Charles Collins
Miss Bath to Choose Mr Bath at Dance
An early winter social event features a grand ball at Masonic Temple on Friday night December 1 where Miss Bath will select Mr Bath from attending men. A ceremonial installation of Mr Bath for W227 follows, then a grand procession led by Mr and Miss Bath with prize couples from nearby towns. Stevens Columbia orchestra provides seven musicians.
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Masonic Temple
Miss Bath
Mr. Bath
Stevens’ Columbia Orchestra
Portland trip links Roger Moulton to Lewiston visit
Roger Moulton returned Monday from a weekend trip in Portland with his uncle Irving Nash. In Lewiston he was a Sunday guest of Rev. and Mrs. John G. Rogers, former Bath residents.
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Roger Moulton
Portland
Irving Nash
Lewiston
John G. Rogers
Bath
Orra Island Fire Destroys Captain Black Home and Store
A fire early Friday destroyed Capt. Harvey Black’s dwelling and store on the main village road, with about 12,000 dollars in losses. Nearby homes of John Pye Alvin L Paterson George Graves and Bridge Roberts suffered damage as Brunswick firefighters responded with 20 men and bucket brigades to battle the blaze. The Pye and Patterson houses burned, while Graves and Roberts saw partial damage. Water from local wells and a pond aided suppression.
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Capt. Harvey
Bucket Brigade
Graves
Roberts
Sylvester
Richardson
Lowell Cove Road
Capt. Black
Pye
Datterson
Bath Gunners Plan Formation of Local Sportsmen Group
About 50 Bath sportsmen met in Brunswick to support duck shooting at Merrymeeting Bay. Federal game warden Bertrand Smith proposed winter legislation to better protect birds. George F.E. Thompson spoke for Bath, urging a committee to draft a bill and present it to local associations and the legislature. A meeting is set for next Monday at 7 30 PM in the common council room to form the organization and outline policies.
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Bath
Brunswick
Merrymeeting Bay
Bertrand Smith
George FE. Thompson
Hardings
Cat Returns After Vanishing From Steamship
Roy Urban, wireless operator aboard the President Volk, reports a cat from the Sanose went missing at Puerto Castilla after four years aboard the vessel. The noble Angora named Billy with a distinctive left ear slit wandered ashore and surprised crew by arriving at the port. Also noted is Thanksgiving visit by Miss Faye Davis of Lewiston and her brother George Davis of Lynn, Massachusetts, to their parents in High Street.
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Roy Urban
Volk
Urban
Sanose
Billy
Puerto Castilla
Faye Davis
Lewiston
George Davis
Lynn, Maass
Mrs
Everett Davis
High Street
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