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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

6

Morse Wins 18-13 Over Alumni In Turkey Day Game

Morse High defeated the Alumni 18 to 13 in a rough field battle on Thanksgiving Day. Longley returned a fumble for Morse, Doyle, Oliver and McMann starred for the Alumni, with late defense by Morse securing the win before a crowd of about five hundred spectators.

Kelley Morse High Young Tigers Longley Morse Tagan Doyle Red McMann McMann Fong Knight Harrington Bonney Dow Oliver Bers Kent Burgess Thorney George McMann Jimmy Callan Sammy MacDonald Mae McCabe Duprey Larrabee McLaughlin Ghard Yongley East Seguin Ei Veet Rt. Harrington Mogens Mitchelve Coos Erate E. Burgess Duprey Milene Knight Larrabee Hagen Ae Ee Ab Stover Bonges Butler F. McMann Callan Stover McDonald G. McMaon Eaton Orr Anlcker Crooker McKae Smith Bowdoin Hayward Wesleyan Nestaun Perkins Bates

Power firm executive visits Augusta on Monday

Ralph W. Broge of the Central Maine Power Co. conducted a Monday business visit in Augusta, meeting local officials and discussing regional energy matters.

Ralph W. Broge The Central Maine Power Co Augusta

Bath invited as fast teams renew Maine basketball buzz

Bath fans await a renewed winter basketball season as Maine courts seek fast teams to visit. Negotiations with Fernwood of New York have risen hurdles, while Portland Boys Club and Verthuisl squads may boost Bath’s schedule. Bath edged a local foe 27-25 last season as Boston and Haverhill teams eye Bath. The Fifth Infantry and Banger Chrysters loom, with Earl Wealon joining Banger, promising strong showdowns on Bath’s court.

Maine Fernwood Bath New York Boston Fitton A. C Haverhill Portland Boys Club Snl Verthuisl Boys Club Vportland Bath-Port A. Cos Portland Liekins Benger Chrysters

Arctic Owl Escapes Capture From Beacon Street Display

The Arctic horned owl captured by Harold Sonia on Beacon Street escaped while on display at Tifford show window Barh Moter Mari. Sonia and George Way spotted and wounded the bird during a duck hunting trip. it fell near Merrymeetin's edge. Conway aided in the capture as the owl fought and wings stretched five feet. Sonia laments the loss of the rare visitor and his prized duck tally.

Harold Sonia Beacon Street Voung Sonia George Way Senia Burt

Foundation Company Completes Record Time Pier Work

Foundation Company towed the Kennebec pier into place on Saturday and secured it, then cemented the upper deck in one day. Crews began installing piers and caissons with costs listed at $22 to $8, while plans for ongoing fortification and future spring work were outlined by Superintendent Alsep.

Cvew Etissen No. T Park Shore Suoneristendent Alsep Ft Wax Kine Tle

Predictions Fall Short On November Weather

The Maine Farmer Simanae in the Dregnestications for November report two omen events and claim forecasts fell short. Prophesies suggest oppressive warmth, with December to bring lengthening days and a mix of rain and fair days. Storms may arrive by late December, and the month features few Fridays and a blue moon.

Maine Simanae Anel

Local Youths Visit Relatives and School in Gorham

Frederick Siagenn of the Conrad Elertrie Co. Freveton passer Sunday in Barth with his mother Mrs. Charles FF. Magoun of Cobbraardk. Miss Pauline Megionated Fevermerd to Gorham Normal school Sunday after Passing a week at her home here.

Frederick Siagenn Conrad, Elertrie Co Freveton Passer Barth Charles FF. Magoun Cobbraardk Pauline

Winnegance Auxiliary Sale Benefits Community Club Treasury

The Winnegance Treasury Woman's Auxiliary held its annual sale at the community house on Tuesday, clearing nearly all for the treasury. They offered cooked foods, candy, crafts, and Christmas greens, plus a card party and prizes won by Mrs. Arthor Larrabee and others. Proceeds funded the kitchen fund, with praise for President Mrs. Lear and committees.

Woman's Auxiliary Arthor Larrabee Fred ¢. Hil Harry B. Williams John Costain Sadie Fogg Regar Dwilliamyg Tte

Weather Almanac Mentions Cold Front Ahead

Fragmented notes describe a December cold spell with wind and precipitation. Forecast hints at chilling conditions near dawn and a buildup of icy surface in early hours, with varying temperatures and potential for slick roads.

Weather and Railway Notes From Dated Correspondence

A fragmentary weather note discusses precipitation patterns and railway impact. Mentions Wilhelaims ix 47 and ge nera notes on rainfall, with unclear dated context and fragmentary agency references.

French government aids Legion tours to World War sites

The French government will back American Legion members traveling to Paris for their MK annual convention with battlefield and cemetery tours across Northern France. Ten leading tours cover Europe from Florence and London to Madrid and Monte Carlo, with trips supervised by the France Convention Committee and American cemeteries on most itineraries. Government and transport partners coordinate sailings, rail, hotels, and visas, enabling extensive Continent sightseeing for veterans while preserving reserve restrictions.

American Legion Paris France James J. Boyle Department France Legion Europe Legion Toura Florence Athens Italy Killarney Trafalgar Square London Madrid Spain Axinpo A Monte Carlo Nice Queen of the Riviera Iles Aixe-Marne Chateau-Thierry Mecon Reims Menuse-Argon Iime Amlards Enpanies Switzerland Seeizinen Welland England Sevitland Irelaod Vari Fontainebleau Legionnnaires Enemas France

Appraisers Seek Soil Surveys to Value Farmland

Banks and loan firms rely on soil surveys by the Department of Agriculture to gauge land values in the Midwest. Federal farm loan desks and bankers urged more use of the work, with short courses at the Mate College and University of Nebraska to train appraisers in soil types and regional reports.

Department of Agriculture Middle West Formulam Mate Celege Unniversity Nebraska

Electric Hares Trialed in England Controversy Arises

Report outlines a controversial trial of electric hares used to pace racing dogs in England. Debate centers on animal welfare and the sport's ethics with officials pressed to justify the practice while proponents argue it ensures consistent speeds and fair competition.

Greatest Chorus at Centennial Exhibition Gains Fame

The article reports on a celebrated chorus assembled by Yale and American sponsors for a centennial exhibition. It highlights performances by Amy representatives and Dame Domania, with notable radio coverage. Mieslie McDwell returns to Philadelphia after a broadcast, while Morven Galea is mentioned in connection with the event.

Lumber Work Near Parker Head Ends A Winter Move

The lumber cut and sawed on the Need farm at Parker Head was shipped mostly to Bath this past week. Several locals, including Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, and families from Sebasco and Bath, are wintering away from home in Bath, Portland, and Boston. A boat built by Perry of Sebasco was launched, and many residents traveled for seasonal visits, with health and illness noted among several individuals.

Reed Farm Parker Head Bath Bath Bos Engenes Perry Sebases Lus Merbert Morrison Kase Wemain Dotchter Vantine Brighton Maxs Ixter Henry Miners Dorthand

West Point Scouts Hold Notable Meeting

West Point Troop met last Wednesday with good attendance. Joseph Beal was chosen as scribe replacing Ernest Wallace who left for the winter. The event commemorated Thanksgiving with exercises and a gift of a box of games from HW PV Grown. Guests Marty MacDonald and Oliver Webster joined Frank Sweeney as hosts. The group invites Lege of Sebases and the Basin to join, promising a larger, lively winter.

West Point Joseph Beal Ernest Wallace HW. PV Marty MacDonald Oliver Webster Vath Frank Sweeney Sebases Basin

Personal notes and social visits across Maine towns

Fred Gardiner of Lewiston visited Bath on Monday as a business guest. Miss Nau Trask returns from a Packard Camps view in Augusta. Mims Luella McDonald of Lewiston recently guest at her home. Mrs Earl Hillx of Northport connected with Mixx Farrar. Mr and Mrs John Rowe of Jackman visiting Mr and Mrs Donald Fogs of Middle Street. Kar Bier of Central Maine Power rested weekend with kin in Woolwich. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hunter of Damariscotta spent Tuesday in Bath with Mrs Blanche Houston.

Fred Gardiner Lewiston Bath Nau Trask Packard Camps Augusta Mims Luella McDonald Earl Hillx Northport Mixx Farrar John Rowe Jackman Donald Fogs Middle Street Kar Bier Central Maine Power Reckluand Woolwich Wilbur Hunter Damariscotta Blanche Houston

Constitution Film Plan Seeks White House Backing

Representative Sol Thpin of New York proposes a bill to spend up to 5 000 000 to produce a film on the Constitution. The plan envisions a government supervised documentary dramatizing its history and provisions to educate and unite civic and educational groups, with screenings in schools and lecture halls.

Sol Thpin Nineteenth New York Coolidge United States Congress

Famous lecturer to speak on world empires at Advent church

Rev Mrs M McQuinstry will deliver a week of historical and prophetical lectures at Advent Church on Middle Street starting next Sunday. Maps and charts illuminate the World’s Great Empires with themes including the Baby Ionian, Medo Persian, Grecian, Roman eras, Rome divided, Rome and Modern Europe, the Opening of the Seven Seals, the Scarlet Beast and Rider, and the Fifth.—Masters of public schools have attended in a body.

Rome Europe

Bath and Brunswick Residents Gather for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Joseph M Trott returned from visiting their son Raymond Trott of Providence Rhode Island. Mr and Mrs Everett Tibbetts of Brunswick were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Donald Fogg at 746 Middle Street. Charles A Harriman came home after a Boston visit with John F Crosby. Charles Leeman of Boston and James Smith spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Susan J Leeman at 24 Cummings Street enjoying a gunning trip in the Woods with two rabbits. James McLellan of Portland spent Thanksgiving in Bath with his parents J Houghton McLellan and wife. McLellan has been serving as organist at St Luke's Cathedral in Portland. Mrs Hilda L Ives of Portland was ordained to the ministry at Williston Congregational Church in a Friday night service. Mrs Tyes, well known in Bath, has been serving as assistant pastor and preached across the state. The Ordaining Council included representatives of the Cumberland Association of Churches.

Joseph M. Trott Raymond Trott Providence R. I Everett Tibbetts Brunswick Donald Fogg Middle Street Charles A. Harriman Boston John F. Crosby Charles Leeman James Smith Leeman Susan J. Leeman Cummings Street James McLellan Portland Bath J. Houghton McLellan Washington Street McLellan St. Luke's Cathedral Hilda L. Ives Williston Congregational Church Tyes MontswWeag Cumberland Association of Churches

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