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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

7

Universalist Church Benefits New Bath Pastor Scudder

The Bath Universalist Church installed Rev. George Wilson Scudder as pastor to lead a congregation noted for its long Universalist heritage since 1822. Ceremonies included remarks by Rev. Milo Folsom and Rev. Stanley Manning with music from local quartet and organist Mrs Helen Shaughnessy.

George Wilson Scudder Milo Garfield Folsom Gardiner Stanley Manning Universalist Augusta The Bessie Hunt Martha Darker Leland Ames George Scudder Helen Shaughnessy Mr. Folsom Manning Scudder Maine RE. Lewis Wall Beacon Street M. i. Church Bath Ministerial Association Bath W. Scott Shorey Fleury Ge. Tlodgdon Charles I. Hooper Dornell Carr Cyrus Longley

Plummer Appeals for Legislation to Aid Shipping

C Plummer vice president of the Shipping Board urged the Maine Society of New York to adopt constructive legislation to support American merchant ships. He warned that government spending on Shipping Board vessels is double the amount needed to sustain private branded shipping, noting half the ships’ useful life has passed.

Plummer

Tribute to Harold Marsh Sewall and maritime policy legacy

The speaker reflects on Harold Marsh Sewall and his public service in international affairs. He recalls Sewall’s role as an advisor at the Limitation of Arms Conference and his family’s historic merchant fleet. The text critiques past Commercial Treaties and tariff practices, urging support for an American Merchant Marine amid foreign competition.

Harold Marsh Sewall Maine Harding America Congress Washington Adams Jefferson

Milestones in Bath Episcopal Church Life Celebrated

The Bath Episcopal church marks 75 years since Grace Church formation and six years since the first Kennebec services. An anniversary program featured Holy Eucharist, an historical address by Charles Myron Tubbs, and letters from past pastors. Early sermons by Rev Seymour and later pastors shaped the lower Kennebec parish, with efforts by Gardiner and Bailey leading to Grace Church’s a concrete building and growth in Bath.

Mon Richard Seymour Church of England Bath Kennebec Grace Church Charles Myron Tubbs Atlantic New World Episcopal Willian McLanathan Massachusetts Georgetown Frankfort Dresden Fort Richmond Jacob Bailey Pownalborough Tle Lithgows Drummonds Lower Nennebec William Wheeler Totty England Tie William Lithgow Newport Mr. Bailey Halifax Liedor Fales Brunswick Frederic Gardiner B.C. Bailey T. J. Wilder J. H. Nichols Fassett Gardiner Philadelphia

Bath Dominates Maine Society Dinner in New York

Bath sent the largest group of delegates to the Twenty-Second Annual Maine Society of New York dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt. Gov elect Gardiner spoke on Maine’s resources. Commissioner Plummer and Loyal Sewall chaired committees. guests included Frank Munsey and Vincent Richards. speakers highlighted Maine’s potential and maritime ties.

Bath Maine Society of New York Hotel Roosevelt Maine Plummer Shipping Board Loyal I. Sewall Earl Thompson Roosevelt New York Fogg Westbrook Citzen Copley Plan Boston Goy-telect Touph Brewser William T. Gardiner Mark T. Plersey Tlon Harold Mr. Sewall Sania Hawaii Gael Sigs. Chlrattes P. Shaw Stanley Wieres Frank Os. Shaw William J. Sith Carl IK. Crosby Philip Wimball Lowen Torrey Mire Frank 3. Nichols Frank A. Munsey Litchfield Chiuvies BB. Pint Thom Gston

Two Authors Sail for Extended South American Voyage

Authors Henry C. Rowland and Richard M Thaller left port in the 41 foot single mast Mary for a cruise of five months to a year. They plan scientific work and new stories while studying people in the West Indies and along Central and South American coasts. If successful they may further travel through the Panama Canal to Hollywood and Los Angeles.

South America Henry C. Rowland Washington, D. C Richard Matthews Thaller Boothbay Harbor Keteh Soth Gloucester Mary Norfolk Virginia Bermuda West Indies French West Indies Caribbean Sea Central Vanacns Canal Hollywood Los Angles

Bath Boy Wins Honor in Rhode Island

Raymond Trott of Bath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trott, was elected vice president of the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co. at a board meeting. He joined the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co. in 1979, advancing from assistant trust officer to trust officer, and later to vice president. Born in Bath, he is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Yale University Law School, admitted to the Maine bar after World War service with the Red Cross in the Balkans, and married Elizabeth Houghton.

Raymond the Prott Providence Joseph Mo. Vroty Bath Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co Trott Rhode Island Hopital Bros.ou Tee Dartmond College Tle Tet Vard University Law School Maine Red Cross Rrott Elizabeth Houghton Amory Hl. Tioughton

North Center PTA Filling Candy Bags For Christmas

The North Center PTA completed and filled 450 candy bags at its meeting Tuesday for hanging on Christmas trees at North Street primary and North Grammar and South with special exercises. The association appropriated $5 for Grube TB. Cornish, secretary of the State Board of Charities and Corrections, for use in districts where Christmas work means little, through this agency. The South Street PTA worked on candy bags Tuesday for the Colonial club’s Christmas day exercises.

North Center PD. T. A North Street North Grammar Christ Street Grube TB. Cornish State Board of Charities and Corrections South Street Colonial Club

Harold Hart in Portland on business

Harold Hart traveled to Portland on business matters on Tuesday, engaging in meetings and activities tied to his work. The trip focused on corporate or professional duties within the city.

Harold Hart Portland

Morse High Football Eleven Shows Improvement in 1924 Season

Morse High's 1924 football squad, despite a rough start, posted notable progress through a tough schedule. Capt. George McMann starred on offense with long drop kicks, while Dan Daniels made a key 95-yard interception return for a late winner. The team, led by coach Awford Teel, finished with two decisive wins and a narrow loss to Deering, earning 14 letters among players and strong community support.

Morse High Morse Cortests Sebreedethe Wilnetes Cony Augusta Edward Little Westbrook Biddeford Marea Creathy Damlien Cutler McMann Thailten Merse Tevaned Ote Reside Ote Owender Stephens Dany Thark Porthuml Deering Veering Joe Ortler George McMann An Dannies Dargess Vetera Odie Sitae Severil Butler Puvees Pinkham Pinson Dow Carden Ted Pinkham Ita Pinson George Dow Forrest Carlson Charles Milles Dean Bonney Ted Veilleux Rilery Doyte Norman McCade Cecil Tillmilten Gordon Marrington

New England Auto Fatalities Policy Sparks Debate

The article discusses U S auto fatality rates and state safety standings, citing federal data on deaths from automobile accidents. It notes high traffic death rates in California and Missouri, with Massachusetts and Mississippi among states with stricter laws. The report also mentions Miss Foster and Verna Philbrook attending a commercial girls conference in Portland.

New New Bedford Port Wroortt New Phalvord Goa Dante Beng Onisi Bae Heathky Mississippi Wyoming Sears California Margaret Foster Pngho and Bel & Tel. Co Verna Philbrook Commercial Girls Mivne Division Supt. J. 8

Mrs Cahill of Portind Passes Away

Mrs. Charles H. Cahill died Tuesday in Portind after illness. Funeral services will be held at a local church with burial at Riverside Cemetery. Her husband survives along with two children and several grandchildren.

Charles H. Cahill Porthind

Gunner Shot by Own Dog in Punctured Leg Incident

Theodor Sherman of Edcyeconu was shot in the leg when his dog stepped on a loaded gun while Sherman was near his automobile. He crawled under the car to reach the ground and the discharge struck his left leg, injuring the ankle and leg. He was taken to Bash City Hospital where doctors hope to save the lower leg.

Theoders Sherman Edcyeconu Sherman Te Bash City Hospital

Washingtor n Maine Society Elects Officers

The Washingtor n Maine Society elected new officers including president Dye PR and Morphs formerly of Lewiston. First vice president Wy Bearee, second vice president Mars C. Wree, third vice president Willian TL Crowiey, corresponding secretary Rose A. Dagan, recording secretary Frances Fernald, treasurer C. S. Sands Morrison, and orator Dr. Gilbert A. Brown. Installation to follow.

Th Wy. Bearee Thelas Mars C. W

Masquerade Party by Red Men Proves Big Success

A Masquerade party held Tuesday night under the Susanoa tribe, Red Men, drew large attendance and prizes. Arch ial Grant sold tickets, Willian Wakefield collected funds, and Mrs Charlotte Cn Whe appeared as Liberty. Notable costumes included Lib erty, Carleton Sideout, Tadinn, and Gertrude Tall gypsy. The Grand March was led by Harry Robinson and Abbie Small. music featured Mildeed Morse, Lloyd Green, and Frank Fertier.

Susanoa Hreibe Red Men Ernest Agery Edward Gaveelon Woodbury Potter Henry Wilson Rideout Archie Grant Willian Wakefield Seth Stewart Jene Pedi Aldp. Denham Charlotte Cn Liberty Sis Claire Carleton Tideout Pearcainen Harry Robinson Abbie Small Garvens Mildeed Morse Lloyd Green Frank Fertier Statens Cindy Katherine Durgan Mars Jedi Troop Charlotte Danes Carleton Sideout Tadinn Gertrude Earl Rideout Ida Pierce Rhet’ O Margaret Curran Mattie Prebie Charles Hin Constance Grace Thomas Nina McRae Tfarry Robinson

Also Mentioned on This Page

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