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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

6

Dairy Enters Baths New Industrial League

Bath area clubs prepare a four-team basketball league with Oakhurst Dairy Bath Iron Works Corp Torréy shops and Bath Box Shop providing players age limit set at 21 plus. Representatives from Hyde Windlass Colonial Club and others discussed team rosters and likely players from each organization for a strong Bath Industrial League entry.

T Dairy NEW Industrial League Jonial Club Bath Iron. Works Corp Oakhurst Dairy Mee Edward Rowe James Callan Hore Torrey’s Bath Box Harold Carter Hyde Windlass Co Dudley Leavitt Steve McPhee Allie Jewett Colonial Club Eddie Rowe Oakhurst Eddie Sonia Oscar Adams Bath Iron Works Corp Oakhurstairy George McMann Dick Hersom Percy Marks Wylie McCourt Turcotte Portland Bath Dairy Torréy Shops Stretch Harrington Morse Kent’s Hill Center Hyde Morse High Colonial Mac McCabe Star of the Bath A. C Mark Hennessey Dad Leavitt Cecil Cutts Beanyy Stover Bath, Iron Works Corp Ed Sonia

Senators Climb Toward Top in Park Alleys Bowling League

The Senators rise to third as they chase first place behind Athletics and Giants in the Park Alleys league. Oliver leads with high single, high five strings, and high team total by Giants, while Pete Oliver tops individual averages.

Senators Park Alley Athletics Giants W. L Theas FIOM Civneast Bodrtors Oliver Pete Oliver Whitey Lothrop Poke Farrar Les Plant Trail Robinson Neice Eats Tigre Fees Druloss

Parry Explains Rotary Club Objects to Bath Group

The Bath Rotary meets Tuesday noon at Hotel Phoenix with Francis Parry as speaker outlining Rotary aims since 1905 in Chicago. He notes the classification system ensures diverse business representation and recognizes leaders, with Bath reflecting headquarter classifications and gaps in membership. A Christmas tree project by Rotary and Garden club committees progresses at Patten Library site. Visiting Rotarians include Elwood B. Hodgkins, Leon H. Kelley, and Harry E. Emmons. Sheriff Henderson is named Sergeant of Arms for the remainder of the year.

Bath Club Hotal Phoenis Francis Speaker Parry Rotary Chicago Rycom Aoe Jame Parry International Rotary Bath Charles C. Low

Bath Red Cross enrollment drive falls short despite reach

Red Cross efforts in Bath show 757 members enrolled and 981 dollars in receipts against an 850 member quota set by National Headquarters. Overlooked residents can still join at 1 dollar a year. Junior Red Cross reports reenrollment of one school and ten new grades. Christmas tree plans advance with Colonial club members named. Bath chapter annual meeting set for Jan 6 with officers to be elected. Nominating committee listed.

Red Cross Frederic H. Low Bath R. Clinton McFadden Junior Red Cross Executive Committee William H. Small Allan M. Irish J. Haviland Torrey Mullin Ada Crockett American Red Cross Charles C. Low J. A. Redlow Charles H. Ca

Bodwell Grange Elects Officers for 1930 at Bodwell

At a special meeting Tuesday Bodwell Grange Small Point elected officers for 1930 including Master Russell M. Hosmer Overseer Fred A Curtis Lecturer Isabelle McIntire Steward Mary Sylvester Asst steward Stanwood Gilman Chaplain Bessie Sprague Treasurer Emma Sylvester Secretary Eleanor Pye Gate keeper Nathaniel Morse Ceres Evelyn Hosmer Pomona Ida Curtis Flora Clara Wyman Lady asst steward Hattie Pye Households and local officers list from Bodwell Grange meeting includes these names and positions.

Bodwell Grange Small Point Russell M. Hosmer Fred A. Curtis Isabelle McIntire Mary Sylvester Stanwood C. Gilman Bessie L. Sprague Emma Sylvester Eleanor Pye Nathaniel Morse Ceres Evelyn A. Hosmer Pomona Ida Curtis Flora Clara Wyman Hattie Pye

Old Folks Home Enjoys Revue by St Marys Participants

Forty or more participants from the St Marys Revue performed feature dances and song numbers at the Columbia theatre, then repeated the show before families at the Old Folks Home. The hour and a half entertainment greatly interested all the elderly residents.

St. Mary's Columbia Theatre

Winnegance Community Club Activities Report And Socials

Winnegance Women auxiliary held an annual meeting at the community house with a strong turnout. Officers elected include Mrs. Fred L Parks president and Mrs. John G Morse vice president. An executive board listed Mrs. Arthur Totman and others. The group planned a joint party to celebrate the clubhouse note payoff and named a meeting committee. A social followed, featuring dances and refreshments, described as one of the season’s highlights.

Winnegance Community Club Fred L Parks John G. Morse Winfield W. Morse Harry ©. Williams Arthur Totman Robert P. Manson Walter Morse Frank Perow Sherman L. Morse Ae Oo Perry Charles T. Mall Winneganee Community Club Almon R. Perry Reuben Purington Omar R. Perry Nellie Totman Elbridge Malcolm Workers Club Fred S. Coombs Charles E. Preble A. C. Oliver Squaw Club I. A. Trueworthy East Brunswick Edgar Oliver Fred L. Parks Parks Frank Allegrin High Street Alfred S. Oliver Phippsburg William Thompson Omar Perry Bridge Street Ernest Rogers Ray Campbell Frank Perry Brunswick Asbury Campbell Cora Campbell W. B. Perry Doris Perry Eugene Knight Dr. Stott

Phippsburg Local Notes Include Visits and Moves

Phippsburg residents share visits and comings and goings from Bath Winslow Point Brimingham Hospital. teachers, wardens, and relatives appear in town and nearby communities. Notable items include Fred L. York's funeral in Sebasco, the Percys relocating to Boston and North Bergen, and families moving to Winneganee for winter.

Proposed Phippsburg Bridge Papers Filed

Maine Legislature authorized a roadway between Harbor Island and the mainland at Phippsburg. Senator Hale submitted papers to the War Department asking for expedite action. Documents include consent of selectmen voters landowners and water users. County Attorney Ralph O. Dale certified the papers. A hearing by Rivers and Harbors engineers was likely to be ordered.

Maine Harbor Island Phippsburg War Department Frederick Hale Department Board of Rivers and Harbors Ralph O. Dale Bath Board of Engineers of Rivers and Harbors

Miss Harriet Plummer Funeral Private at Drake Home

The funeral of Miss Harriet A. Plummer was held privately Wednesday afternoon at two at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Frederick E. Drake, 1002 Washington Street. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs of Grace Episcopal Church officiated. Bearers included Dr. Byron F. Barker, Hon. J. Edward Drake, Hon. Henry C. Wright, and Daniel Williams. Burial followed in Maple Grove.

Harriet A. Plummer Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Byron F. Barker J. Edward Drake Henry C. Wright Daniel Williams Maple Grove

Morse High School forms new PTA with 32 members

Morse High School establishes a new parent teacher association with 32 members. William L. Skelton is elected president and Arthur B. Scott is named second vice president. The group plans a joint meeting January 21 with Bowdoin College president Kenneth C. M. Sills as speaker and aims to form a Bath center council for all four associations.

Rombers Morse High School William L. Skelton Arthur B. Scott Morse James E. Lockery Bath South End Maine Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Charles R. Farnham State Association Farnham Seth 8. Mullin William H. Small Scott Herman Crocker Cees Supt. Wilson State Department of Education Lockery South End Association Washington Street Robert B. Hatch Arthur C. Norton Pres. Sills

J P Morgan Inspects Yacht Work in Bath On Train

J P Morgan arrived on a private Pullman car and inspected the 243 foot yacht at Iron Works in Bath with Capt W B Porter and other officials. The tour began after breakfast and ended around 12 30 with Morgan planning a completion within ten weeks. Maine Central agents and a New York advisor assisted in arrangements for the private car and locomotive.

Mr. Morgan King New York City W. B. Porter The Corsair Bath Eployer Iron Works M.cr.r Morgan

Spelling Tests Rule for Graduation at Mer ae Schools

At morning assembly Supt Wilson addresses pupils about spelling, requiring an average of 70 percent to avoid a year end examination. The board will place the spelling tests as a graduation condition, with final pass by district authority.

Mer Ae Wilson Board of Education

Grange Discusses Taxation Problem

Grange leaders consider the taxation issue affecting stores that typically hold small inventories. The discussion covers April 1 assessments and the need for support to Harry B. Ore ton for the office, with Richardson weighing in on related concerns.

Harry B.oreton Richardson, Howeee

Three Yacht Owners Visit Bath in Coincidence

Three owners of yachts built or to be built at Bath Iron Works Co were in Bath on Wednesday at the same time, a coincidence that may never occur again. All three returned to their cities that afternoon on the 354 train. Mr. Davol and Mr. Murphy were among the visitors.

Bath Iron Works Co Bath The Iron Works Mr. Davol Mr. Murphy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parry Bath Man Bath Red Cross Frederick H. Kimball Boston Langdon T. Thaxter Manual Cente High School Bristol Wan John Curr Woolwich Tince Rogers Mar Perry Bruns- Wick Rose Carpenter Augusta Campbell Clyde Feere Lewiston L. J Feero William R. Bowie Mabel Ingalls Fred Sawyer Harold Miller Linwood Feero Jennie Bishop West Bath H. W. Cutting William Perry Winneganee Village Evelyn Beals Manthano Parsley Curtis Funeral Home Freeman Merritt Connecticut Merritt Fred L. York Sebasco Church Oak Grove Cemetery J. E. Percy Cox's Head Percy U. S Fred Wyman David Leon Popham Beach Clyde Harrington Harold Oliver Street Harrington Dummer Street E. P. Thomas Galvin Parker Head School Marr Sebasco Miss Plummer NEW P.T.A Bath Savings Institution J. P. Morgan Bath Iron Works Grange Ives Anabel Nigel Oswald L_ T van Loons
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