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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1921

Page

7

City Manager Scheme Explained to Large Auburn Audience

Prof Orren Hormell of Bowden College outlined the city manager form as a corporate model with a mayor and council hiring a general manager. He advocated itemized accounting, outside hiring, and long council terms to stabilize programs, noting rising adoption to over 260 municipalities.

Auburn Orren, Hormell Bowden College Muxie Hormel Ihe Iab Vt Vref Trof. Hormell Menos Hormell Earle Thompson HL Volz

Morse Track Men Developing Well for Interecholastic Meet

Morse track squad under Coach Alkazin reports strong turnout with 20 new trainees. Expected key performers include Dates in 400 and 220, Stover in the mile, Suckling in the quarter, Bruce in the half, and Sprague Perkins in the high jump. relay likely from Be langer Specht Ledyard Cahill Fine Joyce. Morse aims to field a fast four man relay at Bowdoin standards against an unnamed opponent.

Morseth Alkazin Belanger Specht Ledyard Cahill Fine Joyce Bowdoin Morse Stover Tie Deee Suckling Bruce Perkins God Sprague Footer Wallace Reshman

Salem High Comes To Play Friday In Maine High School Circuit

Morse high schedule shifts with Salem visiting Friday as Morse eyes the championship race. The trip after Feb 2 covers Dexter Bangor Oldtown and a Brunswick game with Brounswick. Morse may not face Cony until March 1 due to date changes. Morse leads the standings after defeating Cony. Edward Little and Sanford handed Cony two losses.

Morse High Salem Dexter Bangor Oldtown Brounswick Brunswick Morse Cony Bath Mareh Edward Little Sanford Auburn

Miss Chickering's Wonderful Showing At Lisbon Falls Race

Miss Chickering won a purse of 200 dollars in a match race at Lisbon Falls on the snow path, clocking 2.98 in the first two heats. Junior Forrest of Woodfords and tarness Earle also competed, with Earle having a slow third. Fishermen weighed 50 pounds of smelts at Lyde market before crossing the river to fish, while Mr and Mrs Harriman return from visiting daughter Mrs Crosby.

Miss Chickering Lisbon Falls Junior Forrest Woodfords Tareness Earle Lisbon Malle Lyde Market Arrowsie

Five Islands Sunshine Circle Elect Officers at Home of President

The Five Islands Sunshine Circle formed by local young women elected officers led by president Mrs Frank Heald with Iva Cromwell as vice president Marion Stevens as secretary treasurer and committees for Sunshine and work. Meetings set for Wednesday afternoons with initial gatherings at the president's home and a quilt project underway. The district grange held a well attended meeting with readings by J F Bimsdell W L Berry and Warren Davis. Numerous local residents were noted in daily activities including travel wood hauling and boat work.

Sunshine Frank Heald Iva Cromwell Marion Stevens Sunshine Committee Mice Cromwell Tuli Rowe Heald Nora Marr Aurelia Gray Iva Alice Cromwell Grange J. F. Bimsdell W.L. Berry Warren Davis Charles Tiina Beth Mas Hanna Bath Ladies Aid Almon Marr Venuchio William Plummer Albion Davis Will Boneher Wath Mont Wweag Five Islands Walter Cunningham Oath Thomas Williams West Georgetown Alfred MacMahan C. W. Noeton Henry Toward Ferris Leonard Lester Davis Sebasco Ll. He Rowe Everett Cromwell Five Island Byron Rowe Coorgetown Eleanor Campbell Bay Point Herman Spinney L. G. Lewis Boothbay Ahnon Marr J. G. Stevens J.T. MacMahon A. A. MacMahon George Rowe Southbay Albertina Stevens Brother Everett Albertina Everett George Hanna Thomas Tanna Clyde Pinkham Fred Cars William Marr Leon Williams J. T. Rowe J.T. MacMahan William Belanger W. FL Delano

Westport Notes on Summer Additions and Local News

Westport updates report Mrs. Charles Dow of Winchester adds a summer residence at Westport Junction. Chant Stewart of Medford leads ongoing work, while Miss Michel Knight from Bath arrives to aid Thames Knight who is ill. Local school closures, poultry purchases, and a late-night residence intrusion are also noted.

Charles FE. Dow Winchester Mass Westport Chant Stewart Medford Dow Carrie Heal Hylan Mc Jewett Maurice Jewett Bath William McKinney Michel Knight Perry O. Jewett Fowles’ Point

Local Names Highlight DOT Event and Family Visits

Henry V. Boudreau of the DOT attends a ten day outing in New York for the American Retail Merchant convention and the Silk convention. Mrs Carrie Buck of Oak Street visits friends in Boston while her son Leonardo Buck stays with relatives in Portland.

Henry V. Boudreau DOT Ownel Sot New York Carrie Buck Oakstreet Boston Leonardo Buck Portland

Inventor Develops Underwater Camera For Deep Seascapes

Clough of Bath originator of a new underwater photographic device demonstrates a machine capable of capturing moving pictures at depths of 15 feet with a 80 foot radius. He aims to extend depth and radius while addressing water pressure distortions for potential submarine cinema use.

Lod. Clough Porthind Bath Clough Bee New York City U. S

Georgetown Gossip on Thursday Evening Services and Visits

The Georgetown Illustrated Personal Gossip notes a large turnout at Thursday evening prayer and a life of Christ series by Rev. W.P. Boyd starting February 28. It lists numerous social visits, guests, and travel between Georgetown, Segainkund, Bath, Portland, and nearby towns, with names such as Mr. and Mrs. Ploward, Ambros Thibodeau, Thomas Trahan, and Mrs. Clifton Matthews among those mentioned.

Thursady WP. Boyd Christ Ploward Theat Norman Tlarleys Hiartles Harley Segainkund Ladies Aid of Robinhood Emma Billings Ambros Thibodeau Thona Williams Samuel Mareenw Killery Harford J. Phillips Mom. Cunningham Walter Cunningham Harold Trint Willi Pood Dhas Woolwich Charles Oliver William Oliver Roland Plarford Grange Dive Ustricts Charles Gathest Lewis Edward ¢Ermemings Porham Georgetown Stearn Scott A. JB Dorothy Stewart Delle Pleard Nelson. Rattle Marrtowan Phursdiary Orrin Hunt Plorence Monroe Boston Trunt and Mars J. J Clifton Matthews Ines Stedman Johu Blackey Islesford

Maine Needs Waterpower Developed

Maine argues for developing its vast water power resource to secure long term economic benefits. The piece weighs investing locally versus outside, noting Western Maine power sites could yield larger returns over time.

Maine

Bowdoin Hosts Principals of Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts

Bowdoin college invites principals of leading Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts high and preparatory schools to visit Brunswick on the TSth and Tth of this month. The event adds normal campus activities with athletic exhibitions music by the college band and fraternity skits. About 50 from Deering and a strong Hebron delegation are expected for a weekend program including open classes gym demonstrations debates publications and laboratory tours.

Bowdoin College Maine New Trampshire Massachusetts Brunswick Bowdoin Deering Bannister Hall Memorial Tall Vanndeyville

Relay Races Highlight Weekend Athletic Bust

Saturday events feature relay races in the Divide Athletic Busting with college contestants and a hockey game among college players. Poe college band to perform and fraternity houses offer entertainments while visitors register at the dean’s office for accommodations.

Conservenboays Poe College Band Seeind Entertainments Othe Deas

Albert C Bragg dies after short illness at Portland office

Albert C Bragg chief accountant at Union Mutual in Portland dies after a brief illness and sudden shock to colleagues. Waits father of Ralph W Bragg of Bath. veteran Maine Central employee. member of Deering Lodge of Masons and Portland Club. survived by mother, wife, daughter Mrs Wharlow Bartlett of Portland, and son Ralph W Bragg.

Albert Breage, OS Union Mutual Fusniainiee Cas Porthaid Ralph W. Bragg Tath Pareimenia Hin Tie Albert Bragg New York Steamships Portland Bath Maine Central Railroad Union Mutual Ao Meber Deering Lndge Masons Porthnd Wharlow Bartlett Ralph Wo Bragg

Bath Tron Works Employs Engineer in Posts

An engineer is employed in the engineering department of Bath Tron Works Ltd marking continued staffing at the plant.

The Bath Tron Works, Ltd

Local Notes On Food Donations And Winter Activities

Koeland gave 17 quarts of soup to hungry workers last week. Fishermen reported a pickerel haul from Campbell's pond. Prank Portoni sold five rabbits to Data Mercantile Co. Bath hunter took game in Woolwich. Spring fashions appear in local shop windows. TD Percy & Sons extend Wednesday hours for patrons. School board and Highway and Sewers met Monday. Youths enjoyed early snow with sleds and hikes in suburbs. John Carr recovers well after toes removed due to frost. Eastern workers in Bath yards see reduced numbers with 115 passengers returning on the Hockomock from 7 penn. train.

Koeland Campbell’s Pond Board of Highways and Sewers John Carr City Hospital Bath Yards Bath Kennebec Hockomock Penn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Hormell Sunday Forum D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me F. S. Curtis Center Street Bath, Maine Exibalener Stuart Optometrist Front St Beaver C.L. Farnham Co, Inc H. C Cedar Street Salem High Chickering Willett Dotanesis Hiss Wilvena Pratt Liat Pieris Etiotii Ieee Charles JR Harriman John Crosby Otis N. E Liberty ST Howard Octave Breton Sunshine Circle and Elect Their Mrs. Frank W. T. Boyd Maine Water Power Investments Central Maine Power Company Walker Art Music Central Augusta Central Maine Power Co Central Maine” Power” Company John J. Desmond Albert C. Bragg Cao Fletcher JR Com Oormk Cit
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