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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1924

Page

2

West Bath Grange hosts lively meeting and lecturers report

West Bath Grange members held a homey Monday session with unusually good attendance despite bad weather. Mrs. Joanna Hodgkins read a report from the Augusta lecturers conference. the program featured a Flag salute, Grange Singing, readings, discussions and a social dance plan at the Grange hall.

West Bath Grange Reading Josuma Hodgkins Hodgkins Lilium Rogers Annie Peterson Pearl Letient

Colonial Club Whist Results And European Voyage Notice

Colonial Club duplicate whist saw M A Haggett and Joseph McCole as lone winners among five pairs, solidifying second place behind White and Skillings who lead with perfect 100 percent. Hon and Mrs Edward W Tyde plan a March Mediterranean cruise on the Providence Fabre line with stops from Madeira to Marseilles, Mentone, and a return via England.

M. A. Haggett Joseph McCole Hollp Edward W. Tyde New York Mediterranean Providence Fabre Line Madeira Algiers Palermo Naples Alexandria Constantinople Piraeus Smyrna Monaco Marseilles France Mentone Monte Carlo Mr.Hyde John C. Phillips Nnd England Liverpool

Rufus Hall Seen in Portland on Wednesday

Rufus Hall was reported in Portland on Wednesday on business, indicating a routine civic or commercial visit without further details of purpose or outcomes.

Rufus Hall Portland

Bath Radio Club forms to share radio experiences in Bath

The Bath Radio club held its first meeting in the Bath municipal building with about 40 enthusiasts. Officers were elected, a committee formed to draft by laws, and plans set to invite speakers on radio education while promoting better receiver operation to reduce interference. The group read a talk on preventing regenerative receiver whistling and urged courteous, non disruptive radio use.

Bath Radio Club Bath Daily Times Bath Ralph HW. Danton Clan Dpeasion Melvin Robbins J. Madward Pomeroy Arthur Wland Fred 0 Jel Vo Hegin Institute of Ravlta Baigiueenrs

Sagadahoc Grangers Gather for Pomona Meeting

Sagadahoc Grangers assembled at Bowdoin Center hall in fine weather for a Pomona gathering. W H Gould was absent as master. Harry Rackley presided and welcoming remarks opened a program of songs, readings, and discussions on local agriculture and Daylight Saving. The event included a dinner and an afternoon program, with next meeting set for Enterprise Grange in Richmond Village on February 27.

Sigadahoe Pomona Sagadaahoe Grange Bowdoin Center W. Ht. Gould Harry Rackles Grange Phas America Chester Marshall Harry Rackley Jonni Plodskins Aagusti Marine Farmer Belle Raehley Tfelem Gould Lanimg Bowdoiuhan Androscoggin Pomona Pomona Enterprise Grange Richmond — Village

Whist Party Prizes Win for Mrs Plant and Alex Cater

At the Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association whist party in Daxter hall on Thursday night first prizes went to Mrs Plant and Alex Cater. Emma McNeil and H Cotteau took second prizes. Mrs F L Barker of 1037 High street left Saturday for Everett to spend the winter with her son Frank A Barker.

Staples Fhelnr Brettey Bath Cinth PW. Trnggett Mary Philper Littlefield School Joseph Wo Laterbee Llewellyn Rogers Thompson's Brook Grange Grange Hall Fred W. Larrabee Lewiston W.ohl. Larrabee Ch. W. Tiggett Samuel F. Bates Sabine Rye Tata James Perry Meadowbrook Samuel Reverey Herbert Bearsee John Clough Chester King Campbell's Pond Henry Grown Fred J. Winter Clifton Street Ernest IB. Williams Barbara Ruth Brown Woolwich Daxter Hall Plant Alex Cater Emma McNeil H. Cotteau F. L. Barker High Street Everett Frank A. Barker

Morse High Quintet Tops Cony in Fast Augusta Game

Morse High School defeated Cony High 19 to 10 in Augusta in a rough match officiated by the referee. Morse’s defense held Cony to three first period baskets and a scoreless last 32 minutes, while Morse dominated with strong teamwork and key plays from Olinte and Winslow.

Morse High Quintet Cony Augusta Morse High Morse Kennebec Journal Cony High School Assembly Hall Cony High Winslow Poor Boyd Morse Tem

Voting lists posted for March election by Board of Registration

New voting lists revised by the Board of Registration were posted at polling places ahead of the March election. Voters should check lists for their names and appear before the Board if not listed to have names restored.

Board of Registration City Messenger Child Bob

Hubby as a Shopper

A meek man strides into a department store and, with bold humor, asks for gloves for his wife. The salesgirl prompts colors finishes and button options, while he jokes he does not want them buttoning down the back.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Genesta Chapter installs its officers in formal ceremony

Genesta Chapter OES held a formal installation Friday night with past matron Olive Corliss assisted by Carrie Thompson as installing chaplain and Mae Congdon as installing marshal. Ada Deering received a past matron jewel and silver gifts as thanks from retiring officers. Annette Merrill led as matron with a banquet and dancing to follow.

Genesta O.E. S Olive Corliss Carrie Thompson Mae Congdon Deering Annette Merril Corliss Thompson Miss Congdon

Bath Iron Works to bid on government lightship and lighthouse tender

Bath Iron Works plans to bid on a government funded lightship hull set for finishing in Washington on March 2. The contract covers all interior fittings and equipment except the diesel engine to be supplied by the government. The yard may also bid on a 200 foot side wheeler lighthouse tender for the Mississippi River with delivery in New Orleans named Willow. Lookout light vessel trials expected February 12 and February 20.

Washington Bath Iron Works, Ltd Bath Bath Tron Works Mississippi River Southland New Orleans Willow Lookout

Spear Referees Dalmariscotta Hoop Battle Rockland Wins 21 19

Allan Spear officiated the Friday night game between Rockland High and Lincoln Academy in Dalmariscotta. Rockland won 21 to 19 after prior meeting Lincoln won 20 to 16. Rockland fans arrived by an 800 strong special train and many followed the game by radio. Norsworthy of Rockland was the only player fouled out. Rockland scored 10 floor goals to Lincoln Academy's six. the academy made five 15-foot shots to Rockland's one.

Morse Cony High Lapidus Cony Olinte Tie Morse High Allan Spear Dalmariscotta Rockland High Lincoln Academy Rockland Jake Aldred Spear Damariscot Norsworthy Rockland Center Academy

Brotherhood Discusses Maine Railroads and Merger Plan

Charles P F Flagg of Portland lectured at the First Baptist church on a proposed New England railroad merger and endorsed Maine Central president McDonald's plan. The talk was described as illuminating and well received by attendees. In York County, Rosario Dube was found not guilty by reason of insanity on an assault with intent to kill charge after trial in Biddeford.

Maine Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Priday Ae Charles PF. Flagg Portland Bhigg Tron Horses New England Pres. McDonald Maine Central Scott Wilson Rosario Dube Biddeford Saco- Lowell Company York County Tle Robert Sidel

Secretary Wallace on Alaska resources and pulp mill plans

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace rebuts claims Alaska lacks water power and timber. He cites cooperative studies showing cheap, vast water power sites in southeastern Alaska, a timber base of 70 billion board feet, and transport advantages via year round coastal waterways. He asserts pulp mills will drive demand for shipping and that development hinges on distance to markets and capital, not physical limits.

Paper Trade Journal Alaska Wallace United States Juneau Ketchikan Washington Cascade Mountains Alaskan British Columbia Panhandle Puget Sound

Plant and Oliver Triumph for Park Alleys in Brunswick Match

Feslie Plant and Maurice Oliver rolled strong at Park alleys to defeat Walker and Gamache of Brunswick by 131 pins in the second half of a 20 string match. Their 27 pin lead from Brunswick Thursday night sealed the win by 15S pins, as Bath led early and kept it.

Feslie Plant Maurice Oliver Park Walker and Gamache Brunswick Bath Boys Privat 4Stass Pem Sao Tolis Gabe

Miss Lydia Baxter Visits Augusta As Guest Of Governor

Miss Lydia Baxter is in Augusta for the weekend staying at the Blaine mansion as a guest of her uncle, Governor Vercival WP Baxter. The scene includes family tension with a discussion about marriage.

Lydia Baxter Augusta Vercival WP. Baxter Blaine Mansion

Morse Track Team Prepares for Class and State Contests

Morse high ready for interclass meet at the local Y on February 22 as the team also targets Bowdoin College indoor meet on March 8. Capt. Joe Butler and Raymond Small balance basketball with track, while Donald Brewer leads the sophomores and Frank Doyle manages.

David Alkazin Morse Portland Morse High Bowdoin College Harold Hayes Donald Brewer Lawrence Valmer Harold Grown Gilbert Hathorn George Field Burnham Dunton Norman Norton Frank Doyle Charles Doyle Roland Tibbetts Kenneth Sheldon

Odd Names Given to Children Across Families

A Kansas City Star item recounts unusual baby names from siblings named Pepper and Lemon to China and Always. It notes legal changes, the Million family using numbers, and how Ten Million kept his numeral birth name while adopting informal forms.

Robert New Nothing Mixer Mr. Peel Mr. Codd Mr. Ware China Mr. Gentle Pigg Brown Gay Guinney Million Oregon Washington Super Million & Million Ree Lad Milton Una Trio Ten Tenis Ten Million Kansas City Star

Students to study Mexico City business methods next summer

A group from Loston University and other colleges will travel to Mexico City to take commercial courses at the National University of Mexico. Courses given in Spanish with English outlines, students will work for Mexican firms mornings and early afternoons for college credit only. The Rochester Church building trustees insure pastor Rev. Clinton Winder for 100000 with disability benefits of 3000 per year and 100000 payable on death.

Loston University Mexico City National University of Mexico Rochester Clinton Winder

Teddy the Homing Toad Goes Into Winter Quarters

Teddy the homing toad has entered winter quarters after a string of sensational, unverified exploits publicized by Frederic H. Sidney of Wakefield Massachusetts. Sidney’s stories claim Teddy traveled 40 to 100 miles from his Wakefield garden and even mentored press coverage in New York. Local readers and editors have questioned the toad’s adventures, while Sidney reports continued interest from nature magazines and press offices.

Teddy Tyah United States Frederic H. Sidney Wakefield Mays Boston Winchendon Mr. Nidney Wakefield Ark Mr. Sidney Nature-Magazine Sidney New York National Association of Chiropodists Big City Broadway Mass Tut Sid New York Society For Prevention of Homing Toad Frisco Eastport Galveston

Sea Water Salts and Iodine Value and Public Comment

An article notes sea water contains salts beyond sodium chloride and explains how iodine and other elements are essential to life. It describes iodine’s dietary importance and includes a chemistry demonstration with potassium iodine and sulfuric acid. It ends with a Rhode Island representative critiquing women who advocate for pets over children influencing policy.

Rehoboth Sunday Herald Lamar Rhode Island

What is Eugenics and its book offer

This notice promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser by R. V. Pierce M D as a health and sex guidance work. It explains Eugenics and related topics like marriage, motherhood, and physiology and offers a discounted one dollar copy from Doctor Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York.

R. V. Pierce M. D Doctor Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo N. Y Ady

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