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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1926

Page

6

Morse High Triumphs In Final Rally Over Cony

Morse High with makeshift lineup edged Cony 18 to 15 at the Y gym in a brisk late rally. Key moments saw Ray Small tying at 14, Reed and Wilson clinching with a late rushing score as Morse held Cony to one point in the final period.

Morse Manua Ray” Small Ronney Nickless Con Gannon Reed Bath Capt. Wilson Bates Cony Plummer Ray Small Doyle Trask Harrington Overlook Wilson Bonney Don Wilson Lapidus Stiles Overlock Prask Small Hagan Bruddy

Maine D A R Meet in Annual Session in Augusta

The State D A R Conference will convene in Augusta March 17 and 18 with sessions in the House of Representatives. A banquet is planned at the Augusta House and credential blanks are issued for state delegation. Chapters are urged to elect delegates, pay dues, and prepare two copies of annual work for approval.

PD. A. R Augusta House of Representatives State House Augusta House J. Frank Bilodeau Davenport Street Blaine S. Wiles New Worster Hallowell Maine Central Railroad Transportation Maude M. Merrick Waterville C. W. Steele Farmington

Ethics clubs urged for youth in Maine history study

State Chairman Mrs Clinton of the Sons and Daughters of the Republic urges formation of ethics clubs in Maine junior groups to promote American history study and citizenship. If clubs are unsuitable she recommends teaching the American Creed flag code and rituals in YMCAs YM/YWCA and other groups. Chapters should pursue this work and report achievements by March 1 for the state conference and national committee.

Children, Sons and Daughters of the Republic Clinton Stevens Union Street Bangor Maine National Committee I.ua. A Y. M Y. W

Constitution Hall Named for DAR Protest

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution grants the new Washington auditorium the title Constitution Hall. They seek to defend the Constitution against radical attacks while expanding the organization’s headquarters alongside Continental Memorial Hall.

Washington Evening Star Daughters of the American Revolution National Society Constitution Hall Continental Memorial Hall The Washington

Final Meeting of P. A. L. Club Ends Merging with P. O. M

Members of the P. A. L. club held their last meeting at Miss Carolyn Plant home. A banquet with red white and blue decor followed by games and social hour. Attendees included Edna Potter Margaret Chaney Edna Tallowell Charlotte Pot tle and Phyllis Wright. The group merged into the broader P. O. M club formed from South End grammar grades alumni.

Carolyn Plant Edna Potter Margaret Chaney Edna Tallowell Charlotte Pottle Phyllis Wright Po. A. L South End

Farm Bureau Dairymen Meeting at West Bath Grange Hall

West Bath Farm Bureau schedules a dairymen meeting at West Bath Grange Hall on Thursday from 10 a m to 3 p m. All dairymen are invited. County agent Eastman and dairy expert Tobey will be present to answer questions about dairying.

West Bath

Winnegance Caucus Planned Before Phippsburg Town Meeting

Residents of the Winnegance district will meet at the Community House Saturday night to discuss articles in the town warrant. The caucus, a long-standing premeeting tradition, will focus on articles without voting to allow free, informed turnout at the Monday town meeting.

Phippsburg Winnegance T.A Squaw Club Bury DB. Williams Frank R. Perry Roberg PP Manson Warker O. Rogers Tarker O. Rogers Perry Homestead Clifford Road Ernest Williams West Bath Winneganee Creek Ernest O.night Augusta Eugene Knight Eugene Henry Knight Ernest O. Knight Charles I. Hewitt, Jr Robert I’. Manson Portland Norfolk J. T. Morse William Daley Herbert Morse John G. Morse Candy Nancy Hunt Joshua N. Tibbetts Boston Ralph Henry P. Potter Elbridge Morse Parker Head Mary Newton Richmond Norman Smith Ida Hunt Ruby Talbot Freeman H. Merritt Lemont Street Bath David A. Merry Charles K. Hewitt, Jr Samuel Jordan Almon R. Verry Percy Morse Wittery Navy Yard John G. Morse & Sons Tobey Winnegance Creek Morse Mill Frank Leavitt Wiscasset Kittery Navy Yard Beulah McIntire Susie Sheffield Grace Trask Elmer Lufkin Isle An Want Hs Sherman L. Morse Woman's Charles Hf. Small Edith Bridges Newcastle LM. Trueworthy

Phippsburg Town Meeting Beckons With Tax Talks And Roads

Voters prepare for a lively Monday town meeting in Phippsburg as candidates line up for selectman road commissioner and other offices. The town reports praise debt reduction but note high unpaid taxes. Budget items include road funding to leverage state aid and a proposed publicity effort to boost town prospects.

Board of Selectmen Phippsburg Bowdoin West Bath Maine Herbert W. Cutting William KR. Bowie Parker O. Rogers Fred A. Oliver Nathaniel Morse Allie Rollins Walker Head William R. Bowker Meadowbrook John D. Rogers Dromore Abbie Sumit Wyerett Flarington AL Wyman Joan G. Morse Winneganee

Penobscot Flap Hats and Beaded Traditions Journey From Maine

Penobscot visitors Diabriel Paul and Needah beh Nelson discuss how American flappers wear blanket colors, and explain Penobscot beadwork and wampum belts. They contrast white man bead quality, factory snowshoe work, and the shift from native to European customs with a fading old faith.

Philadelphia Diabriel Paul Roland Nelson University of Pennsylvania Frank G. Speck Nelson Needahbeh Maine Penobscot River United States

Penobscot Life Changes as Modern Ways Arrive

Dr Speck notes Penobscot Indians adapt to Christianity and white conveniences while lamenting intermarriage and cultural loss. He cites a shift from wigwams to heated homes and birch bark canoes to automobiles, with many returning to Old Town after studies.

Speck Roland Nelson Maine Old Town Phila. Inquirer

Ferry hearing highlights importance of winter link

Testimony showed ferry income rising from about 37 000 after state operation to 63 000 in 1923 and 86 407 in 1925 while remonstrants argued for keeping the link open for medical and industrial needs. Officials from Bath Woolwich and surrounding towns warned of hardships, ambulance costs, and risks if service is curtailed with local leaders urging continuation for public necessity.

Griggs Cossams Att'y Gen. Fellows Thomas F. Lamson South Portland Maine A. A. Stott Woolwich Bath City Hospital Georgetown Arrowsie Dresden Wiscasset Bath Industry Arthur J. Dunton Bath Box Co Kennebec Wellington A. Moore 240Th Ameregeant Charles J1. Danil Taith Frank HK. Bailey Cleveland B. Swett Sagadahoc Fowing Co Eugene H. Ninmee Caihtiendes

Bath State Ferry Debated Over Ice Danger and Closure

Senators and business leaders protested plans to withdraw the Bath State Ferry arguing it serves commerce and public need. Proponents cited revenue while opponents warned of fire risk and regional hardship with protests from Woolwich to Rockport and Boothbay Harbor. The Public Utilities Commission will decide after reviewing the complaint and hospitalities of the case.

Bath Perky Duncan McIntosh Woolwich Harry Ty Viteh Bath Garage Co Damariscotta Rockland Senator Carlton Z M. Dwinal Rockport George Yates Boothbay Harbor Carlton Piinyunish Dale Highway Commission Fellows Inclas Bath State Public Utilities Commission

White Proposes Fleet Replacement Program in Congress

Congressman White of Lewiston, ranking member of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries committee, argued on the House floor that a replacement program is needed for government ships. He noted high turnover among Shipping Board officials and Fleet Corporation trustees, and urged authorizing a $30,000,000 annual program beginning in three years to maintain fleet efficiency.

Congressman White Lewiston Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee House Representative Black New York White Maine Shipping Board Immergency Fleet Corporation Fleet Corporation Uy Congress

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Cony High Morse Doyle Beeen Eraee Tfarrington Tetra O 'Builen Cobb Wire D.A.R P. A. L. Club Farm Bureau Meeting Edwin M. Wyman Popham Beach Peace Council Penobscat Hell Bath Savings Institution
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