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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

2

Carroll Watson elected president of Grace church Men's Club

Carroll Watson was unanimously elected president of the Grace church Men's Club at the December 10 annual meeting in the parish house on Oak Street. Officers named include W. Dayton Hill as vice president Roscoe Clement secretary Daniel Williams treasurer and directors James Hunter Charles Thal and others.

Carroll Watson Men's Club of Grace Church Oak Street W. Dayton Hill Roscoe Clement Daniel Williams Robert Cochran Russell Phinney Edward W. Larrabee James Hunter Charles Thal Myron Tubbs W. Dayton Wilmer J. Voorhees House Committee Mr. Watson

Local Officers Elected by Bathemp on Wednesday

Officers elected Wednesday include M Wyat AL as instillation in late January Bohner AJ Avery consul Clifton W Tedford past consul Joseph Brown advisor Reseue PL Piggins clerk William H Whitebanker Charles Woothaker escort Alex Cath warehouling Prank DB Chellis series Kelvin TH Bowie board of namigers for three years

Bathemp. M. Wy Bohner AJ Avery Clifton W. Tedford Joseph Brown Reseue PL Piggins William H. Whitebanker Charles ©. Woothaker Alex Cath DB. Chellis Kelvin TH. Bowie Namigers

Lowell temple elects officers at new Pythian hall

At a Wednesday meeting in the new Pythian hall, Lowell temple pl oS elected officers to be installed early next year. Named were Mrs. Emily Williams as chief and Miss Sophie Mikels as senior, with Louise Monroe junior and Gertrude Stewart as finance mistress. Other officers include Alice Bowie records and correspondence, Laura Monroe protector, Nellie Dunning guard, Susie Dailey past chiefs, Charles Dunning pianist, Mary Curtis degree mistress, Susie Daley grand representative, and Tela Haskell of Auburn as installing officer.

Lowell Temple PL Os New Pythian Hall Emily Williams Sophie Mikels Louise Monroe Gertrude Stewart Alice Bowie Laura Monroe Nellie Dunning Susie Dailey Charles Dunning Mary

Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual meeting at the Legion clubhouse last Wednesday. Officers elected include Mrs. Fred S. Coombs as president and Mrs. Perry Thompson as first vice president, with Mrs. Albert Downing as second vice president and Miss Madelyn Crosby as secretary. Owing to illness retiring president Mrs. John A. Morse could not attend. An all day session is planned for next Wednesday with members asked to bring box lunches.

Roland H. Smith Post American Legion Auxiliary Legion Fred S. Coombs Perry Thompson Albert Downing Margaret McGlinchey Madelyn Crosby J. Horace McClure Charles Snow John A. Morse Legion Clubhouse

Cosmopolitan club backs Greek child for one year

At the postponed monthly meeting last week the Cosmopolitan club approved aiding seven year old Helen Souyanzi, child of a refugee family from Smyrna now in Greece. Officers confirmed support after a prior public sentiment meeting, with Annie Melanis admitted as associate member and Eulah Mitchell as active member. Committees named for the month include House, Program, and Pananthropic chaired by listed members.

Cosmopolitan Club Helen Souyanzi Smyrna Greece Annie Melanis Elub Eulah Mitchell House Harriet Stevens Ethel Leonard Lillian Frost Roscoe TP Meladden Janet Simith Carrie Shaw Pailanthropic John Shaw C. Myron Tubbs

Bath Veteran Fireman's Association Nominates Officers

Bath officials named Edward F. Miller as president and Herbert N. Anderson as vice president for the upcoming election on January 14. Other posts include Frank H. Turner treasurer W H Miller clerk William Shaughnessy foreman Frank Fortier assistant foreman Scott Morse second assistant foreman Frank J. Farring drill master KE, FL Miller H J Anderson as assistant drill masters George Warrey Frank Warre tm first and second stewards Frank HL Turner purchasing agent Christopher S Cush ing trustee for three years.

Bath Veteran Fireman's Association Edward F. Miller Herbert N. Anderson Frank H. Turner W. H. Miller William Shaughnessy Frank Fortier Scott Morse Frank J. Farrin FL Miller H. J. Anderson George Warrey Frank Warret

Two Still Alarms Reported with Minor Damage

Combination 2 responded to two calls Friday noon in Milan and High streets. A chimney fire at Forest Putnam’s home above Winship was caused by soot buildup and extinguished before the fire unit arrived. At Alderman and Mrs. Chester H. McCabe’s Milan street home, flames sparked near a range where articles burned.

Combination 2 Forest Putnam High Street Winship Chester H. McCabe Milan Street Joe Cloutier Everett Green Putnam C. E Ycupants

Santa Claus visit planned for West Bath grange members

West Bath grange hosts a Monday night gathering with a gift exchange and candy, popcorn or apples for children. Committee members Annie Peterson Hope Ward and Lizzie Taggett assist with program and decorations. Notables include Leland Plummer elected Master and Mrs Plum mer as Ceres, reports from state grange delegates, and local social notes.

Santa Claus West Bath Grange Amd Santa Annie Peterson Hope Ward Lizzie Tlaggett State Grange Porthind Leland Plummer Plummer West Bath Brown Annie Trufant Cosmopolitan Club Bath Lowell School IB. H. Stackpole Campbell's Pond Littlefield Wilton Bates Winnegance Charles Bates, Sr Sabine Fred Lord Foster's Point St. Petersburg J. Conant Isaac Trufant Hardings Pal Beach Florida Delmar Bates and Sons Howard and Edwin John Huse Sabino

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Lemont dies

Patricia Mary Lemont died Monday night and was buried Tuesday afternoon at Oak Grove Cemetery with Fr Davaney of St Marys Church officiating.

Patricia Mary James B. Lemont Oak Grove Cemetery Fr. Davaney St. Mary's Church

Welsh Anthracite Cargo Reaches Bath

The Norwegian steamship Lorentz W. Hansen arrived from Talbot Wales with 2660 tons of Welsh anthracite for Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. She discharged as crews faced swift current and northwest gales. Coast Guard Captain Harvey Berry ordered a surf boat to assist Pilot Oliver in bringing the vessel safely into the river.

Lorentz W. Hansen Talbot Wales Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Hansen Kennebec Llewellyn BF. Oliver Harvey Berry Coast Guard Oliver Path

Personal notes from Hollis Leeman and neighbors

Mr and Mrs Hollis Leeman have returned from a brief honeymoon and reside at Turner Court. Miss Cora and Edna Martin, Lewiston workers, visited with their parents on Lincoln Street. Fred J Potter of Pomfret Conn visits Mrs George Levyn at Turner’s Court before sailing to San Diego for the winter. The Monday Evening club met at Mrs Jason A Merrill’s on High Street with sewing and a radio concert. Plans for the Christmas tree and name exchanges were made and a creamed shrimp meal was served. The meeting was omitted next week due to Christmas week.

Hollis Leeman Jason A. Merrill High Street

Quarterly Conference Honors Rev John Arters at Wesley Church

Rev John M Arters of South Portland wraps up duties as District Superintendent and General Secretary of the Maine Sunday School Association. The Wesley Church gathering recognized his services with a prayer meeting, conference, and social. Epworth League presented bronze bookends. Arters praised Wesley Epworthians and recalled Institute memories.

John M. Arters South Portland Wesley M. KF Maine Sunday School Association Arters Dpéerless Colored Concert Co Canadian Jubilee Singers Brooks C. FE. Ripley W. J. Baker Paul Brooks Marion Whittier K.A. Farrar Epworth League Linwood Wiley Angelus League Wesley Church Wesley Epworthians Empire Grove Kents Hill Institutes Congress Street M. BE Portland William Davis Walter FE. Abbott Ralph C. Covel

Testimonial for Governor Baxter at Capitol Supper

A Capitol supper honoring Governor Percival P. L. Baxter featured an unveiling of his oil portrait by Rupert H. Baxter. Dr. Augustus Thomas accepted the painting for the state, while a bronze desk set and a family autographed book were also presented. Mrs. Tomlinson received a large red rose bouquet.

State House Capitol Percival PL Baxter Fenton Tomlinson Rupert H. Baxter Bath Augustus ©. Thomas Whahill Portland Baxter Henry B. Dunnack Tomlinson

Morse High School Debating Rally Presented by Students

A Morse High School debating rally was held in the assembly hall under the Morse High Student Council. Euphraim Pooler presided. speakers included Supt Clinton Wilson and Rev George Wolstenholme who praised debate for education and future life. The Morse band provided music and the organizing committee was Ephraim Pooler, Charles Cummings, Mary Curran, and Katherine Trott. Debates in Bowdoin league on Dec 1 and Bates league selection were announced. Bates league topic is United States recognition of the Soviet Government of Russia.

Morse High Assembly Hall Morse High Student Council Euphraim Pooler Morse High Debating Council Tle Wolstenholme Morse High Band Ephraim Pooler Charles Cummings Mary Curran Katherine Trott Morse High Bates

Warren Oliver Chosen for Dartmouth Basketball Squad

Dartmouth varsity basketball coach Wachter trims the team after three weeks of practice. Warren M. Oliver of Bath remains on the squad as the season opens.

Wachter Dartmouth Warren TI. Oliver Bath

New Woolwich Methodist Pastor Harold Arnold Arrives

Rev. Harold L. Arnold arrives in Woolwich from Bangor to lead the South Methodist Church. A reception is planned at the church Thursday evening with a Christmas sale by the Ladies’ Aid, weather permitting.

South Methodist Church Bangor

Weekend Visitors and Local Notes From Bath Area

Various Bath area residents and visitors are listed with towns including North Edgecomb Portland Five Islands Gardiner York Street and Nor way. Notables include Fred J Will joining Maine Bankers Association in Augusta and Rev Hardin delivering a Bethlehem talk. Frederick Mdney and family now reside in Seattle after leaving Bath for Tacoma in March.

Fred Rittall Five Islands Stanley Robinson Bridge-Merrill Dorman Perkins Arthur Lemont Portland Roger Vierce Gardiner Bath Allen Clark Upper High Street Helen Freeman North Derwick Frederick Freeman York Street Fred J. Will Augusta Maine Bankers Association Florence Neiley Charles IE Sherman Street CC. Myron Tubbs Wortland Council of the Girls Friendly Society Harley J. True Nor Way Frederick Mdney Tacoma Seattle Dney The Times Co East Union Street Wash

Garment List From Ladies Apparel Catalog

A catalog listing items such as gowns chemise pajamas bloomers step ins vests pettibockers combinations petticoats slips beacon blanket corduroy jackets of various types including lined and unlined jacquettes leather jackets and more.

Edward Hartnett Named Bath A C Manager

Local notes praise Edward Hartnett's selection as Bath A C manager. Skating opportunities abound on nearby ponds. Plans emerge for a new municipal rink and a Cosmopolitan club dance slated for December 27 with Grindell's Orchestra. tickets available from committee members Marcia Moulton Carrie Shaw Marion Hill Josephine Fraser Winnifred Johnson Ruth Field Dorothy Furher.

Edward Hartnett Bath A. C General Electric Broadcasting Denver Colo WGR Cosmopolitan Club Central Parish House Grindell Marcia Moulton Carrie Shaw Marion Hill Josephine Fraser Winnifred Johnson Ruth Field Dorothy Furher

Notable Social News From Woolwich Center To Washington

The item highlights a two week vacation for Mr. Ernest Hathorne with his parents at Woolwich Center. It notes Hathorne is a Morse High School and University of Maine graduate now holding a government post in Washington. It also mentions Fred Lord on a Chesapeake Bay trip, a collie loss in Auburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Nichols’ Washington visit including Gridiron club events at the New Willard with President Coolidge and Jules Jusserand in attendance.

Philip Hathorne Washington, D. C Ernest Hathorne Woolwich Center Hathorne Morse High School University of Maine Washington Fred Lord Foster's Point Bath Moorehead City N. C Luke Marr Upper Washington Street Oscar Ridley Auburn F. B. Nichols Chevy Chase Club Nichols Gridiron Club New Willard Coolidge Jules Jusserand al Smith New York Ernest G. Walker Walker Boston Herald

Representative Spear Classified as Joiner

Arthur G. Spear owner of Sunset Park and The Spear Folks candy stores is among the members-elect of the new legislature and aligns with the Portland delegation. Born Standish 1883 he attended Bridgton Academy Dartmouth Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and worked as a chemist and bacteriologist before business ventures. married 1907 with two daughters. member of multiple clubs and organizations.

Arthur G. Spear Sunset Park North End Emergency Fleet Corporation Portland Ile Mr. Spear Bridgton Academy Dartmouth College Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston Dairy Co Spear Folks Standish Maresha Lydia Hamlin Spear Etta Howard Chase Mich Spear Dorothy King Elinor H Woodfords Club Dartmouth Club Portland Country Club Kiwanis Club Masonic Bodies Shrine Cumberland County Fish and Game Association Vportland Athletic Club Miami Anglers Club Miami Fla

Bath Holiday Visitors and Clerks Noted

W J Edward Kitchen of Wiscasset visited Bath on Saturday. Miss Ine Hart works as a clerk at Bridge-Merrill during the holidays. Harold Richards of Portland spent the weekend in Bath with the Daniels on Mechanic Street. James F Cheney of Brunswick visited his daughter Mrs Harry A Beals on Mechanic Street. Violet Lumasden and Dorothy Hug gard joined Woolworth's holiday clerks for the season.

W. J. Edward Kitchen Wiscasset Ine Hart Bridge-Merrill Harold Richards Portland Bath Daniel Miller Mechanic Street James F. Cheney Brunswick Harry A. Beals Violet Lumasden Dorothy Huggard Woolworth’s

Beacon Street Ladies Host Christmas Sale at Church

The Beacon Street Methodist church Ladies circle held its annual Christmas sale last Wednesday with an evening social for the young people. Most items were sold as committees oversaw candy, cooked food, mystery, fancy work, aprons, and a doll table. The vestry was packed and a program of games, singing, and refreshments followed.

Beacon Street Eva Dunton Georgie Knight FP. A. Shepard Henry Adams Frank Daley Fred Sidelinger Nettie Teeling Herman Crocker Herbert Huggard F. A. Shepard

Brunswick Teacher Takes Vacation at West Bath Home

Miss Florence Neily, a Brunswick schools teacher, is spending a two week vacation at her home in West Bath. Miss Dulah Mitchell of Swift Co. Portland visited her aunt Mrs. WB Reed on Court Street during the weekend. Patrolman Rupert Miller sent Fred Perry to Augusta jail to await grand jury action for the January term. Mrs. Flora Edgecomb left Sunday to visit brothers Elmer Ridley in Lewiston and Josene Ridley in Auburn.

Florence Neily Brunswick West Bath Dulah Mitchell Swift Co Portland WB. Reed Court Street Rupert Miller Fred Perry Augusta Grand Jury Supreme Court Flora Edgecomb Upper Washington Street Elmer Ridley Lewiston Josene Ridley Auborn

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Woodmen Legion Auxiliary Norwary Medhine Co Norway All Dewera Patricia Mary Lemont J. M. Arters Warren Oliver Woolwich Harold L. Arnold Woolwich Ferry Arnold Forest Avenue Stoughton Mass Brockton, Mass East Greenwich Academy Bangor Theological School Sordett Business College Boston Wickford R. I West Barrington R. 1 Hastham Orleans Candorville N. H Harold Arnold Woolwich South Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Novella J. Trott No. 1 Gordon Preble Winship Reed Ralph Whittum Flushing N. Y Lizzie Day Alfred FE. Trott Sylvester Gregory Edgar Bailey Plymouth N. IL Turner's Court Esmond G. Greenough North Edgecomb John Blagdon Freeman Trott Boudoir Seco Silk Philippine Jersey Gingham Astrachan Jacquettes Blazers Maine
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