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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1924

Page

8

Winnegance and Bath Eagles clash in inter club match

The Eagles Club of Bath, 29 strong, visited Winnegance Community Club for the first half of an inter club tournament. Winnegance won 41 to 36, with plans for a return match on Feb 28. The event drew 50 plus attendees and featured stories, coffee, doughnuts, and cigars.

Eagles Club of Bath Bath Aeerie of Eagles Winnegance Winniesance Sagadshos Square Dbenjamin Coombs Randall J. Coombs Grover The Eagles Club Roscoe E. Perkins Roland HL. Smith Post American Legion

Appropriation Sought to Back Navy Shipbuilding Plan

A statement from Chirence Samuel King of the Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders Association says funds are provided for the Navy building program including eight scout cruisers and six river gunboats. The Butler bill lacks financing, but support in Congress and alignment with President Coolidge’s fiscal program are anticipated.

Navy Department Chirence Samuel King Aulatic Coast Shipbuilders’ Association Navy Thomas S. Butler Pennsylvania Touse Committee On Naval Affairs Congress Butlers King Department United States Great Britain Japan Far East New York Texas

YMCA Receives $863.07 Check From Red Cross Dance

The YMCA reports a donated check of 863.07 from the Red Cross dance committee as proceeds of Friday night in the gym. The operating committee thanks Mrs. Seth Mullin, Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Sewall, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Ningsley, Mrs. Crosby, William Furber, Edward Sampson, Carroll Watson, Eugene Desmond for their efforts.

Yamlclal Red Cross Seth S. Mullin Frederick FE. Drake Arthur Sewall KE. M. Fuller Chester Os. Ningsley John Crosby William A. Furber Edward W. Sampson Carroll Watson Eugene M. Desmond

Bethlehem shipbuilder visits old home amid business ties

Ernest A. Allan of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, toured his former town Tuesday. He was received coolly by old friends while in town on business linked to Bath Tron Works Limited, which is constructing turbine engines for his firm.

Ernest A. Allan Bethlehem Shipbuilding—Corporation Bethlehem, Pa Ife Bath Tron Works, Ltd

Peaslee Files Nomination for Republican Primary

Dr. Clarence A. Peaslee filed nomination papers at the Secretary of State's office in Augusta to run as a Republican candidate for representative in the June primaries.

Clarence A. Peaslee Secretary of State Augusta

Oliver seeks re election as read commissioner at town meeting

Fred A. Oliver announces through the Independent his candidacy for re election as read commissioner at the upcoming town meeting. He asks townsmen for support citing his work to improve roads over the past year. The item also notes local social and family mentions and various town news.

Fred A. Oliver Read Independent Phippsburg Ceald Tate Dromore Grange Havener Center Chester McCabe Massachusetts Orn Blallett William Trallett Parker Lead Cathonee Mir Formard Mschrieter Schrieter Vivian Tadlett Thatcher Tread Sherif Norris Che Elijah PL Bartlett Sehases Bath Mina Widley Minnie Walhice Portland A. Oliver W. I J. L. Spinney Arrowsie James C. Perry Henry M. Weald Dee Walter J. McCourt Che Hbeagne Island Minot Pond George TL. Oliver Edward Heald Bath City Hospital Hannah Greenlaw West Point Parker Tend Hattie Morse The Morse High School Parker Hool Nellie Perry Brunewick

Reforming Caucuses Agitates Bath Citizens

A long letter argues caucuses are mismanaged and invite non voters and partisans. It calls for restricting participation to enrolled party members and using voter lists to exclude ineligible attendees to protect participants and integrity.

Qmaus Chail Enucus Republic Enucuses Eucuses Acman

First Baptist Revival Draws Large Audience

The First Baptist Church revival attracted a record Sunday crowd with both morning and evening services packed. Rev. John A. Swethaim delivered a powerful talk on reasons people do not join the church and urged high standards for local young women to influence men away from vice.

First Baptist Church Leanut John A. Swethaim Nineren City of Bath Hf. W. Monulton Oak Street Sanford Nickerson

Younger set enjoys Mrs Percival's party

A Winter social highlight features Mrs Percival’s Saturday dancing class favor party at Music hall with 50 pupils. The event begins a second term with valentine favors, refreshments, and cotillion plans. A Brunswick class recital is March 17 and a married couples class starts a second series. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Atkinson on the birth of a son.

Percival T To Welock Brunswick Young People Brunswick Town Hall

Public Health Service studies common colds to reduce winter illness

The Public Health Service announces a broad study of common colds and other respiratory diseases to gather morbidity data over two to three years. Harvard Johns Hopkins Georgetown Howard Tulane Ohio State Chicago and California universities will participate, with students reporting respiratory experiences biweekly. The aim is to determine how colds relate to influenza and other ailments and to identify prevention paths. Harry Starbird gave an illustrated lecture on telephone history to 100 attendees at U.M.L.CLAL.

Re Public Health Service Cumming United States Public Health Service Cireniiting Harvard University Johns T Hopkins Medical School Georgetown Howard Tulane University Ohio State University University of Chicago University of California United States

Bath Girl Bankers Celebrate Valentine Party in Bath

Twelve Bath Bank women hosted at the Colonial for a private Valentine Eve supper and games led by Miss Darke Emery. Prizes included a George Washington cherry tree and vanity items as colleagues from Bath Savings, Bath National, and Bath Trust Co attended. event ended with Russian tank song.

Bath Girl Acen Bath ‘Trust Co Bank Phere Frusteres Darke Emery Telegram Maven Moulton Annie Stewart Eastnred Che Toate Lal Fielding Perias Alice Norris Madelyn Davis Norris Maver Moulton Bath Savings —Insvitution Madelyn Chase Pearl Hall Thee Bathe National Annie Stewart Alice Notts Eule Fielding Ghindy- Iyo The Wirst National Bank Jaitu Emery Inne Moulter Lilie Cahill Madelyn Dimvis Lillian Miller Bath Trust Co Neni

Dancing party marks end of club’s successful run

The Colonigh club hosts a Monday night dance under the present committee Edwin Ram say, W. Percy Marks, and William Palmer. Extra decorations and favored dames pleased attendees. Partners were chosen by match and number, with music by Grindl’s orchestra. Ice cream and crackers served at intermission.

Squaw Club George Eaton Ladies Aid Alfred S. Oliver Mystery Club Joseph N. Day Omar R. Perry Walter Marco Doris Perry Abrams Oliver Zina Hunt Matilda Downing Marion Ratfnell Daris Marion Raffnell Charles E. Preble Winnegance Fairview Cemetery Association Colonigh Club Edwin FP. Ramsay W. Percy Marks William EB. Palmer Grind'll Tts

State Ferry Traffic Increases Steadily Across Vehicle Types

The report by the State High Commission analyzes ferry traffic by autos, trucks, rails, and horses. It notes rising automobile and truck use while horse and pedestrian carriage declines, with trucks showing the largest gains among motorized categories.

Funeral rites for Joseph Rines held Saturday

The funeral for Joseph Rines was largely attended on Saturday at Irene on Tish Street. Reverends Myron Paubles of Grace Apostolic officiated with floral tributes and bearers Chester Lorentsen Quincy, Linwood Borrdminn, and Maurier Olver. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Joseph Rimes Irene Myron Grace Chester Lorentsenat Quincy Mass Linwood Borrdminn Aisin Morrill Willice Runes

Jolly Birthday Party for John Atwood at Epper Washington Street

On Thursday night a surprise birthday party honored John Atwood. Guests enjoyed plain whist with high scores by Mrs Presence Tirgan ata Porest Poll and many gifts, including a large decorated cake.

Roland HL. Smith Post American Legion Richard Morse Frank Perry Robert PL Manson Roberta Boston Ladies’ Aid Comunity Club Henry Potter Thatcher Pinkham Marion Morse Percy Morse Dromore Grange Meg John Atwood Epper Washurton Street Mr. Atwood Presence William Conadaty Mr Atwood Oubueet Abrateia Lincoln Bath Tren Alwry Theampeom Frank Dirris Witlinta Cragden Mae Congdot Forest Putnam Plorence Jigeanu Clifford Tedford uMe Mas Manest Toaid

Michigan congressman in Datrick TH Kelley named as potential Navy Secretary successor

The article recalls Datrick TH Kelley of Michigan as a possible successor to Secretary of the Navy Denke after his resignation. It notes his open campaign stops at Posteffice square and Columbia theatre and praises him as a standout speaker in campaign years. Eva Lemont leads the Maine Sons of Veterans Auxiliary with a delegation planning to establish a new auxiliary in Westbrook Wednesday afternoon and evening.

BacCongressma Datrick TH. Kelley Michigan Eva Lemont Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Division of Maine Elizabeth Plates Lucile Jake Mantha Wilson Provence Robinson Com Preenmiur Sarah Garcelon Westbrook

Visitors Return From Boston and Brewer

Mrs. Lillian Billings and Mrs. Oliver Thom of Brewer and Mrs. James Quirk of East Boston have completed a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Neekins at 25 Deering Street and returned home.

Lillian Billings Oliver Thom Brewer James Quirk Boston Ralph Neekins Deering Street

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