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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1925

Page

7

Christmas Party at Genevieve Joy's with a Central Tree

Richmond notes a Christmas gathering hosted by Miss Genevieve Joy on Kimball Street centering a Christmas tree and lunch. Numerous town visitors and residents are listed, including Dr. Walter Thomas of Augusta, Miss Orn Reed of Portland, and others from Boston, Bridgeport, and Gardiner. A New Year community benefit by the American Legion is announced, with a basketball game and dance planned.

Genevieve Joy Kimball Street Ruth Anderson Ruth Curran Carolyn Averil Madeline White Laura Grondin Frances Preble Marie Alexander Evelyn Douglass Florence Douglass Dorothea Temple Walter Thomas Augusta Nellie Thomas Orence Bond Orn Reed Portland Ray Meserve Boston Albert Meserve Charles Stetson Bridgeport Mt. Carmel Lillian Blair Dora Foster Bliss College Lewiston George Hackett Bowdeinham Cora Osborne Gardiner Edward J. Lawrence Portland Harbor Richmond Verey Palmer Fred Votour Fred Rogers Front Street Charles A. Alexander Agusta Margaret Darlew Simmon’s College William Sneek Nna Speck New York Albert Darrah Weastham Mass Frank Porter Amorel Holt Charles Foster Don ©. Cate William H. Haynes A. A. Williams Olive Little Gardiner Hospital Elizabeth Jaynes Geraldine Averill Georgian Wakefield Roscoe Herbert Edgecomb Bates College Charles Griffin Violet Mills Densmore Philip Cambridge Ida Oliver Harry J. Tarr J. Roberts Washington, D. C Tennessee Grange Hall Christas Marion Sherburne Zulette Allen Natick Lucile Bailey Harriette Page Beatrice Allen BE. Berry Elizabeth Kelley Edward McAulliffe Bath Lewis Litchfield Alice Potter Paruington Geraldine Stone Springvale Wiarry Whitney John Walker J. 2 Ward Auburn Margaret Grover Richard Derby Win

Activities Committee Hosts Pleasant 25 At North Street Meeting

The Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter DAA Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. Allen M. Trish’s home, 25 members sewn two dozen pillow slips for City Hospital ward and began a quilt for Opportunity Farm for Boys. Miss Lucy Kimball provided quilt material. Members shared rhymes about earnings contributing to a chair in the Maine box for the Washington auditorium fundraiser. Auction games raised ten cents for the committee fund. January gathering set with Miss Lucy Kimball.

Dummer Sewall DAA Allen M. Trish North Street City Hospital Opportunity Farm Lucy Kimball Maine New Auditoriuum DAR Washington Dowdornham

Jurors Ordered Back For January Term In Bangor

Judge John A. Peters orders petit jurors from the November term of the U S district court in Bangor to report again in Bangor on January 1. Several Washington county men indicted for conspiracy to defeat the Federal prohibition act will stand trial.

United States District Court Bangor John A. Peters Washington County

Brooklyn High School Lipstick thefts noted

A brief item reports lipstick thefts from girls in the Brooklyn High School sitting room. Hubert Gillis of Prince Edward Island spent the weekend in Bath visiting Mrs. Edmund Arsenault on High Street.

Ing Brooklyn High School Hubert Gillis Prince Edward Island Bath Edmund Arsenault High Street

Georgetown Cantata Around the Manger Lights Christmas Night

The Georgetown First Baptist Church hosted the cantata Around the Manger on a Christmas Eve night with a 19 voice choir directed by Rev and Mrs Kimball. After the performance gifts were shared from two trees as visitors from New York and local families joined in holiday greetings.

First Baptist Church

Universalist School Christmas Party At Vestry

The Universalist church school held its Christmas party in the vestry on Monday night at seven. Miss Margaret Adams chaired the event assisted by Mrs Marry G Deer ing Mrs GW Squdder and the Misses Sarah Adams and Alice Shorey. Santa arrived and the children spoke sang and received gifts then lined up for candy and cocoa and cookies were served.

Universalist Church School Margaret Adams Chiairlma Marry G. Deering GW. Squdder Sarah Adams Alice Shorey Reo Santa Santa Chius Frances Montgomery Barbara Scott Ruth Dale Kathleen Scott Santa Claus

Nativity Shadow Scenes at Grace Church School

Grace Church school presented The First Noel as shadow tableaux in the parish house. A large white curtain and strong backlighting created Bethlehem and Nativity scenes with Mary Joseph angels and wise men. Students and singers performed and cocoa and ice cream were served to children after the show.

Grace Church School Mary Mussenden Bethlehem Mary Joseph Dorothy Smith Henry DeLong Wis William Drake Edward DeLong Edward Bridghaw Leon Buck Virgina Paine Anna Troit Phip Paine M.tubbs Claire< Smith Emma Teed Charlotte Meeker Sydney Cullen Miss Meeker Cindy Sidney Cullen Charlies I. Hall

Telephone Operators Meet Celebrate Christmas Festivities

The New England Telephone Company operators and two junior staff enjoyed a Christmas gathering after shifts. Supervisors Miss Corravage and Miss Dessie Stimpson received gifts including a mahogany table and a tea set, with a ring for Miss Savage. The event moved from the central office to the Saladaude Block party room, with jovial exchanges and a social finale, ensuring no service interruptions.

Evimmier- T Wo New England Tel & Tel. Co Saladaude Bleck Ledem Core Vage Sul Claus Am Dessie Stimpson Er Ieme Brunswick Deste McKay Buxs Savage

Final settlement declared in Gauge bankruptcy case

Charlies L. Gauge l of South Wristol is granted a first and final dividend at 7.7 percent by Referee in Bankruptcy William T. Mall. Disbursement to creditors will follow after proof of claim. Trustee is George A. L. Cowan of Damariscotta. Mrs Claten Wilson has returned from weeks’ visit with her parents in Cambridge. Eva Carlien of Portland was weekend guest of sister Mrs Al Stott in Woolwich.

Chester Mass Henry E. Houdlette Harry L. Tarr Irene Chase Vassalboro South Pleasant Street Ralph Hodges Newark N. J Henry Reed Daniel Stuart Skowhegan Robert Stuart Fred Votour Portland Roger Vieree Carl Curtix Marion Bibber Mexico J. R. Clifford Augusta Eva Hammond Richmond High School New Britain Conn Pauline Gordon N. Banks Preble Frank Reed Alfred V. Reed Earl B. Preble Front Street I. M. Spring of David Cate Don O. Cate Frank Hawthorne Farmington Russell Hatcheld Roscoe Marshall New York Dwight IL. Moody Danforth Kermit Darrah General Eleetric Ivan, Mass Sadie Gond Dresden Mills Lillian Johnson Phyllis Ranger Gardiner Hospital J. ON Bishop New York City Elmer Rankins John Moscoe U.S Putnam Herbert Rankins J. W. Witham Brunswick Frank Lowell Walpole Lewis Lowell West Dresden Norris I. Harriman Clinton Lowell Tle Harriman Emma Hathorne Mary Page George Wilson Gawendolyn Murray Freeman Wood Gardiner Cora Little Percy Chetley Sarah Wheeler Charles Dodge Th W. Card Charles Blair Samuel Card Beatrice Card Ray Stinson Frank Beedle Mildred Beedle Wol Johnson Dresden Frank Yeuton Destin Hatel Robert Spaulding George Yeuton Frank Reynolds William Newell Herbert Libby of Emma Bowley Arthur Bowley Frank Wilbur Gowell Mabel Eugene Purington Lawrence Aoostill Main Street Charlies L. Gaugel South Wristol Dankrepscy Wiliam T. Mall George AL Cowan, Esq Damariscotta Eva Carlien Porthand al AL Stott Woolwich Bertha Lewis Henry Rowe Marjorie Oldtown WL Stevens Ami Ellsworth mi Bane Steens Will Field Aimeon Marr Gray Woodrow Bath Alton Reid Ellsworn Pinkh Eerl MacMahan Mondar

Trains Run Safely on Concrete Roads Reinforced with Steel

Charles Ham formerly of Bath and now in Worcester returned to Bath after several days there while noting the railroad trains run at terrific speed on concrete roads reinforced with steel.

Charles Ham Bath Worcester

Five Islands Christmas Concert Delights Community

A Christmas concert at the church directed by Mrs. Frank Heald featured a long program with recitations songs and a Dan Tact. The Summer resident Mr. G. Pick Jr contributed a check for 32 to buy gifts distributed from the tree with Santa Claus assisting. Various locals from Bath and nearby towns attended or assisted with the event and community members visited family after the concert.

Frank Heald Speers Barnes Mona Campbell Orintion Barbara Gray Jolly dJuniers Krevitation Marjorie Kerry Neviarin Farland Moore Edih Pinkham Sunshine Girls Mpateege Hope Hazel Gray Alfred Rowe Cartbara Gray Marjorie Berry Hope Berry Helen Rowe Beanlee Frank Ethelyn Gray Philix Stevens Lleyd Winkham Delia Jtavix Herald Angels Selo Phyllis Stevens Christiana Pinkham Bethleban Moika Cromwell E. P. Nimbail Earle Hagan Sens Santa Claus Junior Hagan Santa G., Pick, Jr L. IL Rowe Iva Adee Cromwell

France Promises Hearty Greeting for Visitors

A fragment discusses France welcoming travelers with optimism and notes about planning vacations. It mentions a veteran aiming to revisit France and references the Legionnaires and Auxiliary convention policies and dates, with planning and forethought encouraged.

France Wiener

Predictions and calendar notes amid January readings

The piece reports December forecasts from Farmers Almanac for December and January weather, noting a three day cold spell starting the 12th, a thaw around the 24th to 27th, and continuing cold on the 31st. It marks J. Fremont’s birthday anniversary on January 15 and mentions a total solar eclipse visible in Maine with path across eastern AP and the Indian Gerancic. The article also notes rising daylight hours and identifies Deranger as France's new ambassador aiming to restore U.S.-France friendship.

J. Fremont Maine

Church League Stars Defeat Freeport in Tight Road Win

A Bath team, led by Leavitt and Year son, defeated Freeport High 18 to 10 on the road. McPhee anchored Shipping Cities' defense as Sugzs, a former Freeport player, praised the Bath squads.

Freeport Freeport High Basketeers Bathkels Yearson Leavitt Ami Leavitt Bath McPhee Sugzs Freeport High Church League Dodgers Leavitt Sereria Wale E. Tinkham Libby Peg Icie I. Rand Randall Wereree Towie de Pee Marston Rt Marston Rt Se Ereere Holtroek Rm Lee

Dodgers Take Three From the Athletics

The Dodgers won three straight games at the alleys against the Athletics in a five string tilt. Frates starred for the winners with a strong performance while Flent led the losers. Tonight the Cubs meet the Yankees in a league game.

Dodgers Athletics Frates Flent Cubs Yankees

Massachusetts Trip Dates and City Hall Note

The fragment lists trip items for Massachusetts on the 26th and 27th with an unclear March 53 open entry. It mentions Lewiston high and a likely City Hall reference.

Lewistoen High

Bath Victors In League Volleyball Match

The Bath business men's volleyball team of the Y.M.C.A. easily defeated Westbrook Community club's all-star team 3 0 to 3 1, with Bath top form. The Bath second team lost all three games to Westbrook second team. Ten players are named on both sides. Also, an engagement notice announces Marie Elizabeth Perry of Winnegannee to J Emery Footer of Bath.

Bath Business Y.mlcla Westbrook Bath Ferguson Perkins Price Dow Alkazin A. Hocker KE. Gendon G. Sullivan A. Pride A. Gurmond Almon KR. Perry Winneganee Marie Elizabeth J. Emery Footer Joseph Charles Footer Miss Perry Buly Footer

Winnegance Beats Five Aces in Tuesday Basket Tilt

Winnegance won against the Five Aces in a close basketball game on Tuesday evening. Metabe led Winnessaee with DP counters while Doctor and Seni alice contributed for the home team. Ratlow starred for the visitors before Lifren took over late and helped seal the loss.

Winnecoathes Basketeers Eac Metabe Winnessaee Doctor Set Seni Alice Dearhemi Ratlow Lifren

Edward Little Faces Hard Season's Card

Edward Little's schedule outlines a tough season with many road and home games. The Auburn roster features trips to Bath Norway and Rumford and clashes with Stephen Morse and Ranger high schools at Auburn Hall.

Edward Little Auburn Neress High Sree Neburn Boal Keanger High Danger Mers Bath Auburn Hall Stephen Rumford Dertscoeuth N. Eel Morse High Thernion Academy Noorway High Norway Ranger High Stephens High

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