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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1924

Page

2

West Bath Grange Hosts Christmas Event with Santa Claus

Kris Kringle visited West Bath Grange Hall for an evening of entertainment and a large tree as the Lowell School pupils under Miss Haima Blaisdell performed music drama and readings. Santa distributed gifts while volunteers and guests enjoyed candy and fruit. funds from the event supported the local grange and library.

Grange Leland Plummer Santa Claus Kris Kringie West Bath Grange Hall Fred Trish Joanna Hodgkins Annie Peterson Tope Ward Lizzie Haggett Marguerite Donnell My Dolly Marion Rose Anstress Larrmbee Welen Thompson Hayden Bowers Marion Plummer Marion Purington Santa Chaos Cleland Plumerd Aune Atusing Miss Blaisdell Charles Bates, Sr Sabine Carolyn Stackpole Bates College Lewiston B. O. Stackpole Campbell's Wond Lillian Brown Foster's Toint Boston Miami Ila John Larrabee James Bosemont City Hospital Marguerite Willisims Catbells Pond Mel Dda Bonney Russell Street Bath Joseph W. Larrabee Bridsay Wiscassett Richard Campbell J. G. Mayo KE. OW. Traggett Joseph Groves Pattie Austin Brunswick Miner Craig Hollowell Rogers Andover Mass Clewellyn Rogers Grace Brown Robinhood Stanley Rose Tho Leonard Brawn Polly Old St. Nicholas Uelen Thompson Betty Rose Fred Brace Stanley Brown Star Drill My Telly Roger Toldem Cheristmiuts du Logue Walter Larrabee Santa Pred Brown Helen Thompson Emily Larrabee Hayden Rogers Parent Teacher Association B.S. Stackpole Nerce Mildred Strout Helen Rogers John Higgins Tr. Stott

Navy to Change Enlisted Uniforms Amid Debate

Reports indicate potential revisions to Navy enlisted uniforms with strong support for changes to petty officers first class and varied opinions on bluejackets attire. Proposals include a dressier capless bluejacket uniform with gun metal buttons and a white shirt, while some favor altering the current flat chart for bluejackets. The Secretary of the Navy and senior officials are guiding ongoing discussions.

Denby Navy Department On Q Gian Navy

Sabinites Hold Pleasant Reunion in Malden

Sabine Improvement Association members and friends gathered at Migad Mas home in Malden for a social evening with whist, prizes, readings by Mrs. Battey, songs, and refreshments. Attendees included Noyes, Bates, McNury, McNary, Medes, Conway, Marston, Butler, and others from Boston area.

Sabine Improvement Association Im Bostom Migad Mas Pawaerd Miarrston Malden Whist Wats Mes Noyes Juverett Charles Bf. Bates Jr Ralph McNury Arthur Battey J. BB. Noyes Madelyn Chari Noyes John McNary Susan McNary John Medes Leavin Charles Th Bates Evelyn Leon Bates Charles II .Bates John Conway and Mars Clarence Trayes Walter Butler Miss Collier Edward Marston Ralpho Atlen Manston la Misenzimer Mar Mars Arthur Aise Murai Rhe Aitken

Napoleon Defeated by Lamb Indigestion at Leipzig

The account claims Napoleon suffered indigestion after a lamb meal which cost him the battle of Leipzig. It also notes Mrs. Seth S. Mullin is staying a few days in Porthund.

Napoleon Leipsie Seth S. Mullin Porthund

Woolwich School's Christmas Program Shines At Murphys Corner

The Woolwich School closed for Christmas with a long student program directed by Miss Alice Walker featuring carols, recitations, and plays. Students including Roberta Plathorne, Francis DeWolf, and Kenneth Soule performed Victrola pieces, readings, and Christmas songs. The event ended with Santa delivering gifts to each child, and the hall decorated with candles and greens.

Murphys Corner Alice Walker Victrola Herald Angels Francis DeWolf Roberta Plathorne Clayton Miora Thoanewell Mary Carr Southern Christimans Minnie Pitcher Edward Carr Manuel Soule Mira Connor Lawrence Fogg Santa Thomas Brown Kenneth Soule Christians Sielts Franklin Brown Santa Clause Raygaend Hathorne Kenneth Seule Roberta Winthorne Minnie Vhiteher Alva Connor

French Academy rejects the word cocktail from dictionary

Maurice Donnay led the dictionary committee in excluding cocktail from the dictionary saying the term has limited use and no place beside other common international expressions. He noted the move avoids overrepresenting American and English phrases in French references.

French Academy Maurice Donnay America Maris Academy Education de Prince Donnay France

Maine and Florida Plan to Cooperate

Governor-elect Ralph Breuster visits Florida triggers a joint publicity plan between Maine and Florida publicity bureaus. Maine will promote its summer attractions to Florida winter tourists, while Florida highlights its winter offerings to Maine summer visitors through civic groups and other channels.

Ralph O. Brewster Morida Maine Florida A. A. Cault Florida Development Board Harrie B. Coe Maine Publicity Bureau Sim Harry

Death Notice for George M. Brookings of Bath

George M. Brookings aged 41 died Sunday at City hospital after a weeks long illness following a broken leg. Born in Portland he moved to Bath a decade ago and belonged to the Sasanoa tribe of Red Men. He leaves his wife Jeannette of Bath, two stepsons George H. Pike and Oscar T. Decker, his mother Mrs. George W. Pelham, his father Reed K. Brookings, and his brother Arthur W. Brookings.

George M. Brookings City Hospital Mr. Brookings Portland Bath Jeaves Jeannette George H. Pike Center Street Oscar T. Decker Boston George W. Pelham Abington Mass Reed KE. Brookings Arrowsie Arthur W. Brookings Dresden

Sidney Potter Pinkham Dies After Week-Long Illness

Sidney Potter Pinkham aged 21 died Sunday afternoon at his parents home 220 Oak street after a three week illness. He worked at the Torrey Roller Bushing Works and Men and Sagadahock Veteran Fireman's Association. He leaves his parents four brothers and three sisters Sanford M Forrest W Pinkham Mrs Laura H Grover Donald L Evelyn M Robert D and Millicent M Pinkham all of Walpole Mass and at home.

Sidney Potter Pinkham Jeremiah S. Pinkham Oak Street Torrey Roller Sasanoa Tribe of Red Men Sagadahock Donald L Evelyn M Robert D Millicent M. Pinkham

Templars to Assemble on Christmas Day in Portland

The Knights Templar of Maine plan a 11.40 am Christmas gathering at the temple led by the Grand Commander and Grand Master. Mrs Albert E K Craven dies in Portland Monday.

Maine Knights Templar Knights of Albert EK. Craven Portland

Boiling Toxin Destruction Is Key to Botulism Control

Dr J C Geiger in the December Hygeia discusses boiling and heat treatment to destroy botulinus toxin in watery solutions and foods He urges 30 to 40 minutes of active boiling for contaminated foods and notes canning must ensure heat penetration and account for altitude Safer storage sanitation and fresh ingredients reduce botulism risk He cites U S outbreaks totaling 465 cases 314 deaths with a 67 percent mortality and Western states bearing 98 of outbreaks.

J. C. Geiger Anna Morse Bath United States

Heavy Mails Arrive at Bath Post Office

The largest postal delivery into Bath since WW arrived with 106 bags carried by Hudson and his son John in two truck trips. The transfer man for four years, Hudson oversaw the batch that arrived early Monday, forcing three windows to open and long lines outside. Additional helpers included Warren D. Oliver and others.

Bath Hudson Jim Mr. Hudson John Warren

Final report filed in Bates estate shows $245.63 for distribution

Creditors of the Clarence L Bates estate at Bowdoinham have been notified by Referee William T Hall that James H Ames as trustee has filed a final report showing 245 63 dollars for distribution. The final meeting of creditors will be held in the referee s office January 12 at 10 am to pass on the report and declare the second and final dividend. Edward W Bridgham was in Lewiston Monday on business.

West Bath Clarence L.bates Bowdoinham William T. Hall James H. Ames

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