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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
2
West Bath notes an all day Red Cross meeting at Mrs. Stackpole's home with about 30 attendees and a community Christmas program at the school featuring student recitations songs and dances. Local residents celebrate anniversaries and holiday events amid school activities and social gatherings in Bath County Maine.
A Maine Bath region tuberculin test led to 1832 cattle inspected since June 1 with 61⁄2 percent destroyed. Cattle from Bath, West Bath, Phippsburg, Woolwich, Arrowsic, Georgetown, and a few in Wiscasset were affected. Losses hit three farms hardest, linked to a registered thoroughbred bull from New York. Destruction managed by H M Tucker. inspections by F L Stevens. One farmer lost 16 cows, another 14 of 17. remaining herds placed in service after replacements.
Roland F. Cony of Augusta son of Mr and Mrs Harry Cony of Bath has been elected president of the State branch of the University of Maine Student Government association He is a World War I veteran and a three year teacher now senior in Arts and Sciences and has accepted a faculty position at New York University next year He graduated Morse high school and entered the University in 1916 leaving for teaching in Cony high school Augusta before joining the army He later taught in Pittsfield grammar schools and returned to Maine in 1927 as a history major and a popular campus figure active in the Dormitory council and campus committees.
Augusta evening paper speculates on Captain Witham as a possible appointee to a municipal post. The veteran captain of the pottery department is noted as a longtime city official with ties to the local party system. The piece suggests a clean sweep in subordinate offices may follow any such appointment.
Richmond records show Williau FL Dugham, register of pan date, froze his nose during a trip from his office to the Maine Central station toward Bath. Five minutes with snow on his face caused sharp pain as the thaw began, tears streaming down his cheeks. Nearby residents note the cold reached 52 degrees below zero. Joseph Lemont of West Bath and his family visit the week with relations, while Lemont foot infection flares in Biricts.
The Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers Association plans a large scale eastern egg marketing group to curb unfair competition, stabilize prices, and promote better eggs. It will cover New England to Ohio with offices in New York and expansions to eastern cities as membership grows.
The Morse high school honor lists for six weeks show gains with 167 pupils on the honor list and seven highest honors, ten more than before. Seniors include Avna Arik, Doris Brown, and Warren Oliver among others. juniors, sophomores, and freshmen also show expanded lists with many named students.
A West Point community Christmas program will be held at the West Point schoolhouse on Christmas Eve 7 p.m. directed by Mrs. Lor ing Darling with Mrs. Herman Smith as organist. The event includes carols, recitations, and a tree gift distribution followed by refreshments served by local women.
The Bath display showcases a full radio receiving set in the Water Street window. A young woman in a middy blouse tunes the set while background evergreens set the scene. The Auto Supply Store offers four major radio lines and promotes home installations across the city and county.
The Mabrh couple celebrated a golden wedding anniversary with friends visiting Thursday. Mrs. Gage was observed at White Street and the Wesley church gathering ended with a surprise visit and a gold paper gift. Rev. Charles T. Brooks and others extended best wishes as the community joined in the celebration.
Public school pupils show strong interest and raise funds for the Health Seals project in Bath. Parish Daughters of Central Church sold seals for 1056 at the Christus sale. Miss Mary Appleton and Mrs Margaret Beate lead the effort with Helen Brown, Mary Lord, Althea Levin and Dorothy Appleton selling seals. Local businesses plan to use the seals on customer envelopes beginning the new year. The Health Association promotes seal use to combat tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, urging community support.
The Morse High senior class voted to honor the victorious de Cliss with a basketball four in the interclass tournament. Mark Gediniin was elected captain and Wil lime Stewark hindunger led the team. Mrs Luceyeed of Doothbas Arbor and daughter Carrie died Wednesday in Bath.
Postmaster Owen Jr announces exchange of War Savings Stamps for Treasury savings certificates. He urges widespread reinvestment to continue thrift, noting 4 percent annual interest, tax exemptions, and family holding limits. The notice covers certificate forms, handling, and Christmas mailing deadlines at the local post office.
Two light autos collided on State Road one on Friday. Rich mond Allen and Grace Allen were bruised and shaken. Marl Allen was injured. Their car skidded and overturned. Mrs Allen crawled out for help. A passing motorist took them to Dr H L Stilphen for treatment. A second crash involved Charles Grondin whose car skidded and overturned with Mrs Grondin and the Watsons aboard.
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