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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

8

Morse High Girls Triumph Over Maine School of Commerce

Morse High girls dominated Maine School of Commerce 56 to 14 at the Y. Capt Marion Wagner led scoring with 21 points in 16 minutes as Morse used subs and position changes throughout. Leola Ward and Dorothy Donnell provided early offense, while Morse’s defense held the visitors to five points in the second half.

Morse Maine School of Commerce Morse High Girls Alice Hartnett Capt Marion Wagner Marion Maine Leola Ward Flash Commerce School Dorothy Donnell Dorothy Luela McDonald Miss Ward Miss McDonald Madeline Moore Dorothy Breton Commerce Beatrice Burgess Dorothy Thompson Grace Alen Eleanor O'Brien Shirley Mank Eleanor Webster Goldie Stafford Ruth Holbrook Helen Decker Celia McEhinan Donnell Ward Missies Greene Smith Ward & Donnell Co Capt. Wragner Wagner Burgess Miss Merry PVA Sls Aresen Tessa Thompson Hoois Rfse McDonald, Clg AOI Geet Cie Res Meti Her Eeacp Avngwner Sk Eatie Ie Pont Cates Uavebsters Soc Cos Eireford Axe Alc Moore Holbrooks TIGCK ERT G Clans Echo Es McHiinay WS Spgeriss “Sts Aia M. S. of C F.G Mitc Eo Erates Ieee Stat NabeGiie Gti Cae See Ee Stair Ae md Shores Winaa Ergit Es Gaiters Elas Eis Seer She Wie Ccc Padarats Els Teresere McKenney, Igs Sebatield Igis Sgs INAU Perkins Coombs Terry McKenney Wilson Milliken

Governor Brewster to visit Bath Rotary Feb 17

Bath Rotary Club announces Governor Ralph Brewster will be guest on Tuesday evening February 17. A noon meeting and dinner at the Y M C A gym will be held by the Ev entary Teacher Association. The program includes remarks on boosting Maine products and a talk on lighting by H T Spaulding of National Lamp Works. Capt W R Bree man of Norfolk and Charles E B culty attend as guests.

Fred DD. Mil We Entertainment Committee Bath Rotary Club Ralph ©. Brewster King Tavern Lievent- Teacher Association Y. M. Co Maine Cummings Portland Thomas A. Edison W. R. Breeman Norfolk Charles Eb.culty

Dorothy Mason Starts Second Term Dance Classes

Miss Dorothy Mason of Vorgland conducts dance classes at Mrs. Jennie Harvey Percival’s studio on Washington Street. She begins the second half term next Monday and is preparing pupils for the upcoming recital.

Dorothy Mason Vorgland Jennie Harvey Percival Washington Street

Georgetown Selectmen Close Books for the Year on Feb 16

Town officials posted notices that town business will be settled for the year February 16 at the home of B. H. Woodside. Local residents and visitors are listed with various movements and social visits throughout Georgetown and nearby communities.

B. H. Woodside Henry Reynolds Bath Arthur S. Rowe Springfield Mass Windsor Conn Viola Buzzo T. M. Hagan Dorothy Stuart Belle Heald Josie Williams George F. Oliver Augusta Rowe Henry ‘Tarbox Robinhood Mr. Hagan Howard G. Heald Bay Point Seguinland Spinney Byron Campbell Eleanor Mona Campbell John E. Oliver Robinhead Powers Bros

Three Past Masters Are Present Presented Jewels

At Solar lodge FP and A M Harold K Cook Gardiner spoke on the Washington Memorial at Alexandria Va and the Masonic Service Association. Past Master Henry G Shaw and Herbert L Grinnell were given jewels. Sylvester H Rowland presented a jewel to Howard B Johnson. Genesta chapter OES served oyster stew and doughnuts.

Solar Lodge A. M Harold K. Cook Gardiner Washington Memorial Alexandria Masonic Service Association George Washington Alexandria-Washington Lodge Washington Henry G. Shaw Herbert L. Grinnell Sylvester H. Rowland Rowland Howard B. Johnson Genesta O.E.S Olive Corliss Kate Verkins Annie Cox Sarah Shaw Florence Lake Celina Small Grace Sampson Olive Tait Eunice Walters Mae Congdon

Commander Beliveau Visits Bath Legion

American Legion Post in Bath hosted State Commander Col. Aubert Beliveau of Rumford. Beliveau praised Legion work, urged stronger local civic cooperation, emphasized veteran welfare legislation, and urged higher post and Maine department memberships. A buffet lunch followed the meeting.

Roland WE Smith Post American Legion Aubert Beliveau Rumford Co. Beliveau Drewster Legion Bath Mermbbers Ife Beliveau Post Department of Maine Hershom Oliver

Five Islands Grange Meeting Noted For Strong Program

A large Five Islands crowd attended a Tuesday Grange meeting with a full program, lunch by Mrs. Minnie MacMahan and others, and social time. Committees named include Charity led by Mrs Blaisdell and Higgins, Executive led by J. G. Stevens, and Finance led by MacMahan and Rittall.

Grange Minnie MacMahan Alice Cromwell Lloyd Pinkbain Charity J. Kb. Blaisdell BK. C Higgins Aurelia Gray J. G. Stevens F. H. Rittall W. L. Berry A. A. MacMahan I. H. Rittall Lioyd Pinkham Dobb's Ferry Charles Hanna Bath Ted Thebedeau Arthur Wilson H. W. Howard L.H. Rowe Isabel Stevens W. ‘J T. Boyd Kathleen Gray Georgetown Charles Lewis Bertha Stanley Georgetown Center Alton Reed Everett Cromwell Eugene Rowe George Gray

Modern Woodmen Meet for Annual Roll Call and Exercises

Bath camp Modern Woodmen of America held a roll call initiation and installation with 100 attendees. Officers installed included Consul Elmer Avery Advisor Joseph Brown and Past Consul Clifton Tedford with William White as banker in his 26th installation. Members 187 strong with 11 charter members still living attended the oyster supper and speeches by district and camp leaders.

Bath Camp Woodmen’ of America E. C. Walker Portland R. C. Gillespie Auburn Harry H. Mayers Hallowell Mr. Mayers DP. C Fred Bowie Elmer A. Avery Joseph Brown Clifton W. Tedford William H. White Rosco V P. Higgins Charles C. ‘Loothaker Alex Cater Frank L. Chelis Rolvin H. Bowie Charles H. Stinson Edward H. Hartwell Red Bowie Bath Fred S. Curtis George W. Dean Eugene Footer Wiseman Farms Henry Cotteau Clifton W.yedford Walker Consul Gillespie Auburn Camp Lewis Wall M. C. Arel Charles €. Toothaker Fred A. Bowie Roscoe J. Higgins P. C Nat Stover Consul Avery Higgins Fred Stover Joseph Boyce Bluer Avery Henry Cotrean

Bath Rifle Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Bath Rifle Club held its annual meeting at city hall on Wednesday night. New officers were elected including President J H Thomius and Vice President Bernard McCausland. Dues set at zero, weekly shooting matches approved, and a friendly contest between old and young members saw the seniors win narrowly. Open to city residents with arms on hand.

Bath Rifle Club City Hall J. H. Thomius Bernard McCausland James T. Bonney Albert L. Bonney William DB. Sturtevant Just Ward Albion IL Corliss Samuel Ward

Nature Lectures on Leaves and Trees in Autumn Beauty

Omar W. Folsom of Washington D. C. describes leaves as workers from Spring to Summer explaining photosynthesis, water transport, and chlorophyll. He guides readers through beech and elm bark, sycamore features, and Pine oak traits, urging appreciation of nature’s design and urging respect for trees.

Sumner Jacob Coventry England New England

Bishop Brewster Visits Grace Church for Annual Address

Rt. Rev. Benjamin Brewster bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Maine conducted his annual Grace church visit greeting a large congregation. He confirmed twenty two candidates, celebrated the Holy Eucharist, and preached on The Image of Caesar contrasted with the Image of God. He stayed overnight at Grace rectory and left Bath for Portland in the morning.

Benjamin Brewster D. D Episcopal Diocese of Maine Grace Church Brewster Caesar God Grace Rectory Leff Bath Portland

Lecturer Ill Delays Cosmopolitan Club Programme

Morris Hindus, Russian lecturer, was to appear Friday at the Cosmopolitan club entertainment course but is confined at home in Pennsylvania with pneumonia. Mrs. Frost, the club president, said the program will not be filled by a substitute and will proceed as originally planned once he recovers.

Morris Hindus Pennsylvania Frost

Funeral of Mrs. Margaret P Main

Funeral for Mrs. Margaret P Main wife of Ebenezer Reed Main was held Sunday afternoon at one at her Woolwich home. Rev K P Hardin of Winter Street church Bath officiated. Bearers were Edward H Cook J V Reed F G Reed and N Gratz Jackson. Burial in Riverside cemetery.

Margaret P. Main Ebenezer Reed Main Woolwich K.P. Hardin Winter Street Church Bath Edward H. Cook J. V. Reed F. G. Reed N. Gratz Jackson Riverside Cemetery

Home Economics Classes Reopen at Bailey Evening School

The Bailey Evening School will reorganize Home Economics for spring units starting Monday February 9. Advanced dressmaking and tailoring for women and children will be offered, with sewing, handcraft, and home nursing courses led by specific instructors. Registration urged, attendance required, and prolonged absences may bar future enrollment. classes run seven to nine pm at Morse High School.

Bailey Eveing School Alice Gackenbach Sara Oliver Fred Wetherbee Heald Perry Charles Miller Morse High School

Churches in Old Town to present Bible crossword puzzles

Churches in Old Town will introduce Bible crossword puzzles as a feature at Sunday evening services. This marks the first attempt by churches to aid teaching routes. Also the Machias weather note predicts a severe winter if mountain ash trees bore many berries last fall. Keep watch on ash trees next fall.

Old Town Machias

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hartnett Company Sethe Auto Show Portland, Maine Portland Automobile Dealers’ Association Howard B. Chandler Mgr Morse High School of Commerce D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadabock Block Bath, Me Rotary Club Washington Masonic Memorial Legion Boys Australia Omar W. Folsom Kilbourne Place Washington, D.C John J. Desmond Bishop Brewster Bailey
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