Morse High opens season with strong basketball hopes
Morse High School teams prepare for Friday's season opener under Coach Hayward as Bath fans expect improved play. The article notes Lewiston, Portland, and other nearby schools field veteran squads, while Morse aims to build on last year's efforts and avoid repeat routs. A separate Times Road Race report describes Larry Palmer of Morse winning in 16 minutes 10 seconds amid a large crowd.
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Morse High
Bath
Morse
Hay Hayward
Portland High
Lewiston
Edward Little
South Portland
Westbrook
Catholic
Aginst Morse
Portland
Larry Palmer
Times Office
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Court House
Capt. Talmer
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Thompson
Gus Meister
Wiliam Dennett
Joseph Arsenault
Lehman
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Harry Pinson
Auraham Dunton
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Palmer
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Pinson
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Park Bowling League Standings Update
After several weeks of play the Park Bowling League shows Red Sox led by Lothrop Domingues with teammate Jones in tenth among individuals. Cubs hold second place after completing their schedule with a postponed head to head to settle standings.
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Lothrop
Red Sox
Jones
Cubs
Lisbon Falls Wins Fast Hoop Battle
Lisbon Falls defeats Lincoln Academy in a fast basketball game at Lisbon Falls. Whittier leads with strong scoring as Lisbon Falls seeks revenge after a previous 641 loss at Sabatina. The boys game features Woodward and Dobranski among top players, while Capt. Jobo Boardman comments on U.S. potential aid if Japan tangles with China.
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Lincoln Academy of
Damariscotta
Lisbon
Lisbon Falls
Whittier
Sabatra
Sabatinas
New Gloucester High
Lincoln Geet
Woodward
Dobranski
Barris
West Bath Grange Hosts Topsham Play and Dance Night
West Bath grange hall will stage a comedy drama by Topsham Grange on Thursday titled Making Betty Behave. The event follows earlier successful productions and includes a postplay dance, with local families and Red Cross workers contributing to the evening and related social and community activities noted in the week.
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West Bath Grange
Topsham Grange
Association to Play Santa Claus for Many Families
North4''enter TP. T. A. held a large meeting in Paris House on Lak Street Tuesday afternoon. Seven pews and carts admitted. Candy bags for Christmas trees at district schools completed and will be filled at the next meeting. Thanksgiving committee reported 25 families received baskets. Association to provide milk in schools after January 1 under school committees. Meetings begin at 2 but business sessions moved to between four and five. Tea served by Mrs. Drake and Mrs. Morin. John Hichborn of Dover to manage Western Union Huen office, replacing Stanley Teasdale. PAL TD. club met at Margaret Chaves home. music and dance enjoyed. sandwiches cake and coffee served.
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Paris House
Op Lak
Severa
Frederick E. Drake
Harry F. Morin
Obituary for Boothbay Harbor merchant Frank I Pettingell
Frank I Pettingell longtime Boothbay Harbor merchant and owner of Red Dragon Gift and Art Shop died November 24 after a brief illness at St Andrews hospital. A native of Lynn Massachusetts he served as a chief engineer in the Navy under Admiral Farragut and founded multiple stores. He leaves wife Mary Adams Pettingell and niece Miss Ethel Fogg. A Masonic service was held and burial in Vine Grove cemetery. Red Dragon shop to continue operating as before.
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St. Andrews Hospital
Red Dragon Gift and Art
Lynn
Mass
Samuel S. Pettingell
Faragut
Richard Pettingell
Newport
Newburyport
Parker River
Charles Pettingell
Darby Wharf
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Bath
Sea Side Lodge Masons
Llentacost
Mount Carmel Lodge
East Lynn
Hutchinson Chapel
Richardson Funeral Home
Lafayette Park
Vine Grove
Wettingell
Fannie Wood
Haverhill
Red Dragon
Vettingell
Joseph Greenleaf 56 Bath Native Dies in Seattle
Joseph Greenleaf of Bath, born in Wiscasset, died November 24 in Seattle of heart trouble after influenza. He rose from bank office boy to president of the People's Savings Bank of Seattle. He was survived by his wife Ruth Moulton Greenleaf, daughter Mrs. Joseph Cowley, sons Nelson and Joseph Greenleaf Jr., a grandson, sister Mrs. Charles H. Vercival, and other relatives.
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Seattle
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Greenleaf
People’s Savings Bank of Seattle
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Capt
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Granville C. Greenleaf
Boston Latin School
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George Moulton, Jr
William S. Newell
John O. Moulton
Joseph Cowley
Nelson
Washington
Joseph Greenleaf Jr
Harvard University School of Business Administration
Joseph Cowley Jr
Charles H. Vercival
Claremont
Cal
Mrs Mary Quillett Rites Held After Fatal Illness
Mrs Mary Quillett 75 widow of Archie Quillett died at City hospital at 12:30 Thursday. Born in Montreal she wed in Bath about 45 years ago. Survived by two daughters Mrs Thomas B Lee and Mrs William Swain. three sons Fred of Friendship Levi of Bath and Archie Jr of Montreal. one sister Mrs Fred King of Fairfield.
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Archie Quillett
City Hospital
Montreal
Bath
Thomas B. Lee
William Swain
Fred
Friendship
Levi
Archie Jr
Fred King
Fairfield
Funeral services for Mrs Ellen A Rowe in Richmond
The funeral for Mrs Ellen A Rowe who died Tuesday November 24 in Bath at her son Dr Walter Rowe's home was held Thursday afternoon at the old homestead on South Street Richmond with Rev J R Clifford officiating. Bearers were her sons Dr Walter F E Rowe of Bath and Dr William A L Rowe of Gloucester Mass Alfred F E Rowe of Portland and William R E Melrose of Bath. Burial was Evergreen Cemetery Richmond.
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Ellen A. Rowe
Bath
Walter Rowe
Old Homestead
South Street
Richmond
J. R. Clifford
Walter FE. Rowe
Willian AL Rowe
Gloucester
Mass
Alfred FE. Rowe
Portland
William RE. Melrose
Evergreen Cemetery
Milk Bill Debate in Maine Warns of Unfairness
Lesile Er. McIntire writes against the November 23 1925 Maine Milk Bill vote on Grade A milk. He argues the plan favors certain cattle breeds over others, risks elevating prices, and could create class discrimination while ignoring infant nutrition needs and public interest. He urges a fairer standard focusing on cleanliness and health rather than higher butter fat content.
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Maine
Class Banner Found After Long Absence at Morse High
Class of 25 at Morse High held a reunion in the assembly hall where the missing large class banner reappeared in two sewn sections. Underclassmen were suspected of swapping emblems. the banner was recovered as if resting in its rightful place. The class of 26 will watch closely at June’s trophy display.
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Morse High School
Assembly Hall
Always Company There Man is a gregarious animal
A brief Washington Star quip notes that the way of the transgressor is hard yet not lonely, reflecting a wry take on social behavior and consequence.
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Washington Star
New York Woman Admits Weekly Auction Habit for 15 Years
A New York woman with a passion for bargains reveals she has attended an auction sale at least once weekly for fifteen years. The confession highlights her long running hobby and devotion to finding value in auctions.
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New York
Snow in India's hill regions prompts warm clothing needs
Report notes cold snap in northern states and hill areas with snow in January. Residents urged to wear warm clothing similar to northern styles. Weather advisory highlights chilly conditions and the need for adequate winter gear.
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India
Woolwich Couple’s Golden Anniversary Celebrated at Home
Mr and Mrs Jesse Bailey marked their 50th wedding anniversary in Woolwich Montsweag hosting nearly 100 friends. Music by John Carter and singing accompanied the evening with cake and cigars. Grandchildren Dorothy Albert and Rodney helped with service while Mrs Bailey baked the cake bearing 1875 1925. Numerous local residents and relatives attended through the night including guests from Rockport Augusta and Bath.
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Montsweag
John Carter
Alice Hoyt
Rockport
A. M. G. Soule
Augusta
Charles Alexander
Richmond
Cyrus Gilmore
Jasper Mains
Sheldon
Wortland
John Sheldon
J. Clifford
Thomaston
Nequasset Methodist Church
Ferry
Henry Dubur
Charles
Boston
Rodney Bailey
Bowdoin College
Donald Wood
Connecticut
Sumner Bailey
Rodney
Novella J. Trott
Charles Henderson
Bingham
William Wright
Wesley
Gladys Wright
Emma Reed
Bath
Ralph Rice
Herbert Fernald
Burton Hodgkins
Eben Dana
South End PTA Plans Candy Bags and Dolls for Children
The South End Parent-Teacher Association held its monthly meeting on Washington street. President Mrs John Hunt led decisions to furnish material and have members assemble candy bags for Weeks Street Mitchell and Winneganee schoolhouses, purchase six dolls for Mitchell schoolhouse, and support local youth with YMCA memberships and funds for the Corliss Street basketball team as the church league season starts. Sewing proceeded with tea and cookies served.
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Parent-Teacher’ Association
Washington Street
John Hunt
Weeks Street
Mitchell
Winneganee
SPLAL
Corliss Street
George Lennox
Wellington A. Moore
Chester A. Plant
Holy Name Society Whist Party At St Marys Church
The Holy Name Society of St Marys church held a whist party in the Clifford parish house on Tuesday night. Mrs Charles Footer won first prize a pair of blankets while Mrs John J Kee gan took second after a card cut tie with Josephine Fraser. Consolation went to Mrs Labell. James McLaugh won the men s first prize with John Clancy taking second and a consolation prize of a parasol. A large attendance enjoyed refreshments after the event at 10 o clock.
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Holy Name Society
Silver Tea At Y M C A Draws Large Crowd
At the Y M C A on Friday the Ladies auxiliary hosted about 50 youths and many adults for a silver tea from four to six. Grindell's orchestra provided gratis music as the building hosted tea, dancing, and socializing, with choral decorations by Kennebec greenhouse and a busy main room.
Mrs Clara Owen Dies After Stroke At 62 In Bath
Clara E. Owen 62 wife of Silas W. Owen died Saturday night from a stroke suffered while napping. Born in Boston she moved to Bath over 50 years ago. She was a longtime First Baptist member and a leader in Queen Esther Rebekah lodge. Survived by husband two daughters two step-daughters and one stepson.
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Silas W. Owen
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Boston
Charles
Olive Fisher
Bath
First Baptist Church
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Arthur E. Stewart
Alice L. Colson
Graydon D. Burns
Auburn
Clarence A. Whinney
Branford, Conn
Miami
Fla
Charles D. Owen
Funeral of Mrs Archie Oullette at St Marys Church
Funeral of Mrs Archie Oullette took place Monday morning at St Marys church and burial was at Oak Grove. The bearers were William Dowling Paul Arsenault Benjamin Lougett and Jerry Gainget.
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St. Mary's Church
Oak Grove
William Dowling
Paul Arsenault
Benjamin Lougett
Jerry Gainget
Philadelphia Plans Sesquicentennial Celebration Next Year
Philadelphia announces a planned sesquicentennial event to mark 150 years of American independence, while a separate note mentions the Ford as now called on returning Missionary the most civilizing of agents in South Africa.
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Ford
South Africa
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