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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1927

Page

2

West Bath Grange Holds Meeting and Harvest Supper

West Bath grange hosted a meeting on Monday night with 100 or more attendees including visitors from Dromore and Topsham. A past masters pin was presented to Leland Plommer by William H. White. The evening featured a Harvest supper and plans for a Valentine party next week.

West Bath Grange Dromore Topsham Leland Plommer Grange Willian Hi. White Harry Rackley Tickley Christine Hain T. J) Neiley Emily Larrabee J. W. Larrabee Lowell Bedford Street Bath Littlefield School J. M. Lemont E. W. Haggett New Meadows Thompson's Brook

Thirteenth Child Born in Bath Family

Herbert Thomas Hudson, a son of Mr and Mrs William H Hudson of 15 Dummer Street, is their 13th child nine others living, a family of six boys and four girls. The father works as a mail messenger for the Post Office, and the family has lived in Bath four years after moving from Woolwich.

Herbert Thomas Hudson William H. Hudson Dummer Street Hudson Postoffice Department Bath Woolwich Herbert

Opera House Screenings Highlight Wide Week of Films

The Bath Opera House advertises a week of varied fare with Mae Murray and Lloyd Hughes in Valencia on Thursday and Phyllis Lavagedom's Pramp on Friday. Saturday offers Winning The Fullcity with a noted cast, plus Have Courage and an international news reel. Additional shows feature Upstage Tuesday and Midnight Lovers Wednesday, with two Paramount specials New York and Blonde or Brunette planned for next Thursday and Friday.

Mae Murray Lloyd Hughks Valencia Spain Paramount New York Ricardo Corte Adelphe Menjou Greta Nissen

Bath A C Prepares for Thursday Richmond Tilt

Bath A C holds confidence after a recent setback to Augusta as fresh faces aim to lift the lineup. Richmond, led by giant players, is set to visit for a Thursday night clash at Yoggi Place with tickets dwindling and local hopes high for a Bath upset. Georgie McMian emergence provides forward depth as the team weighs starting options.

Augusta Richmond Bath Georgie McMian ATL

Golden Anniversary Observed by Hopkins Couple in Portland

Mr and Mrs Charles W Hopkins celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Portland with their two sons Archie and Charles Jr and daughter Doris Libby and five grandchildren. They married in Gardiner years ago and moved to Portland in 1917 after farming and a milk business.

Charles WW. Hopkins State Street Portland Hopkins Archie S&s. Hopkins Charles W. Hopkins, Jr Wilbur J. Libby Gardiner Elwood Hopkins Will Hopkins Archies. Hopkins Doris M. Libby Wilbur Libby Mrs. Hopkins Isadore Tibbett

Colonial club nominates Wilson for president at meeting

The Colonial club nominated Clinton D. Wilson for president and Chester S. Kingsley for vice president at a Monday night session. Edwin F. Ramsay and Edward D. True were renominated as secretary and treasurer. New director and finance committee nominees were named, funds approved for room renovations, and plans for the 25th anniversary advanced.

Clinton D. Wilson Colonial Club Chester S. Kingsley Edwin F. Ramsay Eoward DD. True Joseph F. McCole Allen M. Trish Percy Marks Adam and Eva Uniaimous Hl. J. Veeder, Jr Tinirold EE. Footer A.W. Frantzen Leigh

Torrey Elected Chairman of Patten Free Library Book Committee

Hon Joseph Torrey was elected chairman and Dr Langdon Ty Snipe secretary at the Patten Free Library book committee annual meeting. Other members present included Walter S Glidden library president Charles KR Donnell and Ernest F Kelley. The committee meets monthly at five and each member submits a ten book purchase list. Rev Cuore W Folsom sent his list from Washington.

Joseph Torrey Langdon Ty Snipe Patten Free Library Walter S. Glidden Charles KR. Donnell Ernest F. Kelley Cuore W. Folsom Washington

Woolwich Notes and Events Highlight Local Talks and School News

The Palm Bureau hosts an all day session next Tuesday with Mrs. Evelyn Munsey on Children’s Clothing. Poultry school details from the Sagandahoe Ferry schoolhouse set for Feb 25 and 24 with a University of Maine expert. Several residents attend the Portland auto show.

Farm Bureau Sagadahoc Ferry Palm Bureau Evelyn Munsey Sagandahoe Ferry University of Maine Marl Dow Maurice Skillings Portland Howard Cunningham Bath Fred Carlton Alfred Trumphrey Stattie Potter Leroy Morse Aston FF. OW. Carlton Leon Welly Maxine Walker Lawrence Watham Portand Maurice Hathorne Bath City Lois Florence Reed Norris Reed Strout Hollis Leeman Artell Hayward Harriet Blanche Woolwich Rell Morse High School Jane and Trazel Ferre Chadys Wright Thelma Burleigh Frederick Gilmore Regmond Hathorne Union Ridge Karl Dow Florence Carlton Prank Savage Maurice Colby Bowdoeinham Roy Moore Edgecomb Lawrence Putinam Nequasset Frank Hodgdon

Seniors Win First Honors In Annual Interclass Contest

The Morse High interclass meet ended with the Seniors scoring 4 points, Sophomores 26, Freshmen 10, Juniors 0. George Barker led as high point man while Anliker starred in multiple events. numerous races and field events determined the final tally and the Seniors captured the relay.

Morse High George Barker Stir Capt. An- Jiker Wee Alec Burden Barker Anliker Tharker Hart McMann Gus Meister Whitten Hagan Oliver Burden, Sr Burden

Such a Headache Such a Headache Remedy Ad

An old time home remedy claim promotes Atwood's Medicine to ease headaches and keep bowels regular. Economy bottles priced at 50 cents and 15 cents are advertised as available everywhere.

L.F Atwood

Beacon and Corliss End Church League Deadlock

Beacon and Corliss split wins in Saturday Church league play at the Y. Central defeated Winter 26-19 in the feature game as a late Central surge created a decisive lead. Beacon overwhelmed Wesley 41-12 while Corliss routed Elm 37-10 with Verry, Brewster, Norton and Elim starring for their teams.

Beacon Wesley Corliss Elm Central Decker Capt. Jewett Burden Davis Elim Verry Brewster Norton Eli Perry Liewsie Ricky Mc Mann Pinkham Elm Khu Mim Mitchell Russell Corliss F.G J. Roberts Tenkins Lewis Ilmore

Beacon 41 Wesley 12 in season opener rout

Beacon blanked Wesley 41 to 12 as Decker led the attack for Beacon with Jewett also scoring heavily. Wesley struggled against Beacon’s drive and defense with Meister and Crocker contributing strong efforts and Lea Con’s team repeatedly under the basket.

Decker Wesley Jewett North End Leaconites Leacon Meister Crocker Beacon Lerten Crohns Jewett, If Stirs Heenes Eesti Tees Wesley Goats B.G Ares Snipe Excel Usn Hayward

Central 26 Winter 19: Winter Rally Falls Short

In a late rally Winter Street narrows a big deficit against Central 26 19 but falls short as Don Wilson scores 16 for Winter while Anliker and others compete. Central displays the smoother attack with multiple players contributing in a closely fought basketball game officiated by Referee Huy.

Winter Central Don Wilson Winter Street Oliver Anliker F.G. Ts. Milter Wilson I McDonald Lea Peer Arts F.G Huy

Mayor bids in under ten thousand dollars in taxes

Mayor Cahill bid on unpaid Bath property as city tax sales show better results than last year. Collector Ralph K. Hall praised citizens for paying taxes, noting bids cover the real estate on the first Monday of February with two weeks to redeem.

Cahill Bath Ralph K. Hall

Salad fillings for lunches suggested by nutritionist

Miss Agnes Jo Grabiel of the National Dairy Council in Pittsburgh offers lunch and tea time sandwich ideas. Try chopped dates with cream cheese, Philadelphia cream cheese with onion, peanut butter with salad dressing, cottage cheese with nuts or pimentos, canned salmon or tuna with celery and egg, and bacon with vegetables. Emphasize vegetables like lettuce, watercress, and tomatoes. Also suggest fruit additions and a variety of fillings to suit hostesses and schoolgirls.

Agnes Jo Grabiel National Dairy Council Wittsburgh Grabiel

Richmond Rooters to Escort Team to Bath Game

The town plans a 200-strong crowd to travel to Bath for a key match as Richmond has long sought a game with Bath. Recent away games show the team drawing strong support and a reputation for late surges led by Fernwood.

Richmond Bath Augusta New York Fernwoods Nkintzing Fernwood Center

Cony High Girls Team to Visit Bath Friday

Bath basketball fans will see a championship Cony High School girls team in Bath Friday night. Cony, fresh off upsetting Deering, beat Lewiston and rivals, led by captain Miss Nickles, a top forward. Morse, coached by Mrs. Marion Rines, hopes to slow Cony with Miss Cressey and Pommy Thompson. Morse seeks defense to counter Cony’s stellar forwards.

Bath Fast Cony High Augusta Capital Maine Cony Deering Lewiston High Lewiston Miss Nickles Sunny Erickson South Sortland Miss Rowe Freeport Morse Marion Rines Miss Cressey

Meeting to Form Bath Garden Club

A meeting to organize a Bath garden club was held Wednesday evening at 7:50 in the Patten Free library Children’s room. Leaflets and programs arrived from Ellen D. Wagner, secretary, National Garden Association, encouraging active gardening interest. Active members are those who have a garden. Mrs. Frank W. Hagan returned from South Braintree, Massachusetts, visiting her daughter and family.

T. W. Hyde Camp Perks America Mary Eva Lemont Henry Mel Robbins Helen Eleanor Blake Mary Lou Gertrude Wakefield Annie Laurie Ha Day Harry Robinson Patten Free Library Miss Loote Ellen D. Wangner National Garden Association Frank W. Hagan South Braintree Mass Edmund Ford

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West Bath S. of V Isaac N. Bowker Edward N. Bowker Issac N. Bowker Stinson St., Jery Opera House Bath Opera House Phiris Lavagedom Norma Shearer Lewis Stone New Man's Land Anna Nilsson Evelyn Brent William Powell Bath A.C Mes. J. Dudley Seth Shelby Deeb Anlversary Charles Hopkins Patten Free Library Book Committee Barker So Oliver Se Dlagan Gandette Wallace G. Wilson Sr Jr So L. F. Medicine CO Portland, Maine Beacon and Church League Bunce Wraalen ATHES Coir Dard Swantop Asain Ove Wesley el Sineerace Eos Lagdikians D.’s O Uncle Ben Hele Ham Tinee Paul G. Bagdikkian Walter V. Steck Chiropractic Research Bureau A. M. Smith Frieda E. Bagdikian Bagdikian Chiropractors Front Street Bath, Maine Bath A. C Old Town Bates College Perkins Augusta City Hall Richmond Rooters Y.M.C.A A.C Cony High Lassies Capital City Bath Garden Club
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