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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1921

Page

7

Morse Champs Edge Salem In High School Showdown

Morse high edged Salem 82 65 in a fast paced gym fight as Bill Perkins scored 40 points. Morse guards McFarland Sprague Dustin and Wentworth starred while Salem captain Wentworth fought hard before massed crowd of about 600 and a postgame ice cream reward for Morse players.

Morse High Salem Morse Bill Perkins Massachusetts Bill Hie Salem Boys Verkins Wentworth Perkins Tie New England McFarland Sprague Big Bill Perkins Spear Footer Povich

Young People Rally at Beacon Street Church

A Tuesday evening program at Theacon Street Methodist church lists events led by Miss Sarah Dblack including praise service, address by Rev. Taslor, business meeting, supper, evening service with the Beacon Street Quartet, and a tag of offerings and election of officers. The sequence features presiding leader C F Freeman, Rev Walter Whitnes, and choir conducted by Chester Plant.

Theacon Street Methodist Church Sarah Dblack C.F. Freeman BE. O. Taslor Chester Plant Wolcoing Betcon Street Walter FE. Whitnes Biddeford Seth

Five Islands Grange News Report and Meetings

The Five Islands Grange held its Tuesday meeting with degrees awarded to members including Miss Alice Cromwell and Miss Marion Stevens. Renewals for C. W. Nocton were noted, and Mrs. Lester Davis played piano while T. T. Rowe led the drum. Various local residents attended, traveled in rough weather, and community activities included a patchwork quilt, a singing session, and an illustrated pastor’s lecture.

Grange L. H. Rowe J. G. Stevens Charles Nocton Belle Stevens C. W. Nocton Lemuel Ayers Southport James Stevens Robinhood Manfred Newdick Terman McPadden Will Stevens Arthur Berry Bath Sunshine Circle Iva Cromwell Sumner Mains Doathbay T. W. Blaisdell Joe Greenleaf Wiscasset IF. M. Reid Georgetown Center Ellen Cromwell Murs A. A. MacMahan

Smelt fishing returns boost Whiskeag Creek catches

Fishermen report smelt runs at Whiskeag Creek with about 60 camps along the shore. Workers like AL BK Ridley and Tie account for multiple two tide hauls. weights include 43 pounds by Thursday night and Friday, with others catching 26 to 60 pounds. Ice fishing remains fair to good as cold weather returns.

Whiskeag Creek Ridley Stl Tie George Hurley North End Horace Mitchell Bean Rock Chester McCullum

Carl A. R. Lewis Succeeds as Teacher at Mechanic Falls

Carl A T Lewis sub-master and new agricultural course teacher in Mechanic Falls is praised by school authorities and farmers. A Maine native with dairy training, he served in the navy and graduated from the University of Maine last year. He coaches sports, sings in churches, aids in drama rehearsals, and has joined Excelsior Grange to engage with farmers.

Mechanic Falls Carl A. T. Lewis Lewis Five Islands Mr. Lewis Augusta TH. M. Lewis Tie Cony University of Maine Jending Excelsior Grange

Tribute to John McInnes naval architect dies in Glasgow

John McInnes, naval architect and pioneer in submarine design, died in a Glasgow nursing home while visiting from Bath Maine. He helped build two large warships for the U S government and supervised the Holland type submarine trials in New York Harbor. He leaves a widow and three sons. Mrs John McInnes, now in Scotland, sailed for New York accompanied by her brother Dr David Roger after his death.

John McInnes Scotland New York David Roger Mefnnes Bath Maine USA America Great Britain New York Harbor Melnnes United States

Hoover Luncheon for European Fund Raises Donations

The Hoover luncheon at the First Universalist vestry drew a large crowd and raised funds for Europe’s starving children. Attendees offered one dollar each, with supper served 5:30 to 7 PM using Swift’s hams donated by local merchants.

Universalist Europe Swift Clarence Fe. Johnson Mae Fe Motley Fuller Miriam Kimball Dorothy Jewett Roscoe McFadden Clare Coombs Vickets Mary KF. Gibbons Frank JH. Southard Frederick EE. Drake Herbert Mallard Allen M. Trish Chirenee Fe, Johnson Mary L. Turpin Hoover Fund League of Central Church Miles Purington West Bath

Punctual Pupils at Morse High School

Morse high school announced students who were not absent or tardy during the first half of the school year. Listed are seniors, juniors, sophomores, and room designations with names such as Marie Findlan Irene Kingsbury Blanche White and Eleanor Bates Doroth Welch, among others.

Morse High School Marie Findlan Marian Hill Irene Kingsbury Irene Lennox Josephine Freeman Blanche White Raphael Haley Roger Worres George Cahill Randolph Many Elford Stover Tallinn Watson Raymond Williams Toom G Eleanor Bates Loretta Curran Christine Curtis Doris Hutchins Almina Jacques Margaret Kennedy Plorence Longley Kenneth Nason Mabel Nason Annie Quinn Phyllis Ranger Mildred Watson Dorothy Welch Theodore Burns Adelaide Coombs Dorothy Davis Marion E. Dolloff Beatrice Harrington Frederick €. Trish Bernice Quimbs Miriam Rice Dorothy Sheldon

Morse High Stars Face Three Day Prep Tour

Morse High basketball players, fresh off beating Westbrook, head out Thursday for a three day series against Bangor Old Town and Dexter. If successful they may tour Medford Massachusetts for the New England championship games. Mrs. William W Choate praises Chet Parks aid and the Maine government for installing a fire alarm box at Lemont and Washington streets.

Morse High Westbrook Bangor Old Town Dexter High Medford Mass William W. Choate Old Folks Home Chet Parks Lemont Washington Streets Choate

Georgetown Teens Celebrate Sturrs Healds Nineteenth

A surprise party in Sturrs Healds honor marked his nineteenth birthday. Friends gathered at his home Tue day evening for games music ice cream cake and candy. Attendees included Mrs Thomas Hagan Mrs Kana Billings Dorothy Stewart Ina Noble Ida Lewis and many others.

Mir Heald Aia Oon Thoma Thagan Kana Billings Dorothy Stewart Ina Noble Ida Lewis Junior Bagan Parl Hagan Raephael Rowe Junior Vallianes Plochard Tleald Belle Heald Parry Peale Thomas Hagan Hagan Pinkham Todd William Mains Bath Norace Jordan Robert Howard Heald Thomas Williams West Georgetown Mullin Byron Rowe Ralph Spinney Bay Point Wade Islesferd Guy Lowe Robinhood Charles Maine Chester McMahan Alfred McMahan Five Islands Charles Mains Thomas Thagan Pine Gun Leah Maing Noma Loveitt Peart Millie Mains F.C Alk. Bugze Lghter Stedman Quarry Harry Reynolds EL Buzzes Carrell Powers Lester Powers Flora Campbell Charles B.A. Williams John Blacky William Haley A. Kk Buzzo Gladys Leslie Dyer Indian Point Catherine Oliver John Williams Morris Mrs. Blacky Ward Norman Harley Seguin Perley Rattle Everett Wiggins Fred Reid

Old Time Dramatics By Bath Amateurs Begin Civil War Era Shows

Henry W Owen Monday traces Bath Amateur Dramatic Association roots to the Civil War era when local elites staged readings and performances. The Tallman mansion on North Street hosted early entertaining events, with Henry W Owen and Frank A Owen shaping tragedy and comedy, aiding the group BALDOA in wartime fundraising. The club continued after the conflict, showcasing talent from the Owen family and others in Columbia Hall performances.

Henry Wo Owen Monday Taupe Old Tan Don Bath Highaml North Streets Uenes Aid Josph M. Trott Maple Grove Avenue Tenry W Frank A. Owen Henry Owen Frank Owen Frank Uas Henry W. Owen BOAC TE W. Owen RO Pica Imaris Columbia Hall

Morse High Inter-Class Meet Sparks Prize and Fund Drive

Mayor Charles Cahill awards prize to the winning relay team at Morse High inter-class meet in Y Friday night. Alumni contribute to a fund for track shoes as Morse aims to send ten men to Bowdoin interscholastics on March 5. Coach Alkazin expects strong Morse representation, with Bates and Cahill prominent in practice and likely running events.

Alkazin Morse Bowdoin Bates Cahill

Fire damages Pleasant Avenue home. losses around 400 dollars

A fire on Pleasant Avenue damaged a residence owned by Loo Bean. Mrs Bean and two children were away. neighbors alerted the fire department. Firefighters used water and chemicals but kept the blaze from spreading. a pony chemical was left as a precaution. The street lies west from Washington Street near Hyde Windlass Co amid melting snow slush.

Pleasant Avenue Loo Bean Ife Washington Street

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