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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1924

Page

2

West Bath Grangers Celebrate Washington Birthday Program

West Bath Grange held a patriotic Washington birthday program with large attendance. Mrs Florence Irish led the lectured reading and Everett L e mont arranged tableaux featuring Washington and the flag. Includes community singing, readings, and short sketches with local participants. next Monday night a public supper and program follow with a roll call on current events.

Woeet Bath Grange Washington Florence Irish Marion Plummer Grange Everett Lemont Hazel Wharff David Little David Pred Brown Su Pine Panihetie Dedi Hhdghin Washingtonton Speck Certis Moers Wolthen Patt Phasgett Pimieteus George Worele Reese Lillis Beers General Aid Aid Grange Tlumorrous Corenter Willian Traiteft Jazare Mer Everett G. Lemont Hadith Rich Del Joanna Plodgkins

Bath and area church and school notes at week’s end

Residents attended First Baptist Church services in Bath where a sermon titled Three Prayers of the Devil was delivered by Rev. Swetnam and others. Weekender visits spread among Lemont, White, Larrabee, Craig and Bates families. Littlefield school plans a Monday fundraiser for improvements. Community members enjoyed skiing near Bath. Red Cross activities paused by weather but later continued at grange hall with quilting and garment work.

Mary Phipothell Mandi Malden Bath First Baptist Church Revo i AL Swetnam Fred W. Larrabee Bicker Craig J. M. Lemont Joseph White Hazel Wass Littlefeld School Mirehisas Littlefield School Charles Bates Lee Auburn E. J Sheldon Darth Joseph Larrabee Pred Wo Larrabee Snd Elmer Craig Lewiston Mas Larrabee Craig Sarmuello Sabine Normin Rolfe Rosbiury Mass May W. N. Larrabee Orrin Riles Rupert Lewis Clarence Gerrish Fred Gerrish Red Cross Grange Hall Carrie Trodgkins Florence Rogers Ada Larrabee Annie Peterson Joseph Dunning Beatrice Freeport Marion Purington Rangeley Howard Lowell Walter Marco Winnegance

Grange Meeting Report and Town Election Interest

Mrs J B Lemont and Mrs Marco attended the grange meeting in the evening. Miss Helen Rogers is visiting at the Purington home. Town meeting Monday draws strong interest with several names for selectmen and other offices and a new school board member to be elected. A large vote is expected.

J. B. Lemont Marco Grange Helen Rogers Miles Purington

Corliss Street Missionary Program Plans Out

The Corliss Street Church Missionary Society outlines upcoming programs beginning Friday with Mrs. James Coombs hosting and Mrs. Harriet Oliver leading. Each event features roll calls, current events, and mite box openings, with monthly dates through December and varied hostesses and leaders.

Missionary Society of Moerions Salt Lake City Trestess Binge Lernend Lois Ames Purimih Priostess Ada Didar Leder Mas Sirbed Thartowel Joan Tosider Mar Anjehia Chris Drstele Oviat Mars de Anes Dimes Coonths Dee Willis Coons Mes John Padinier

Tuesday Club Hosts World Travelers at Dinner

Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Claire Coombs of Washington street led a gate supper party for 27 members of the Tuesday evening club at the Winter Street church Colonial Pues thiv night. They spoke of a world tour as part of three informal travel talks this winter.

Clarence W. Morse Claire Coombs Washington Street Winter Street Morse Miss Coombs Arthur Simpsono North Street

Miss Virginia Wright Celebrates Birthday Party

The Wright home at 72 Winship Street hosted a George Washington themed birthday party for Virginia Wright’s sixth birthday. Friends enjoyed games and prizes with decorations in red white and blue. Guests included Dorothy White and Margaret Bowers among others, with gifts and refreshments served.

Mar E. Mason Wright Winship Street George Washington Virginia Peter Bibbits Dorothy White Margaret Bowers Wright Duaniy Phabenes Panaeher Niew Mirtigaai Maregaret Rogers Mary Clatds Carrell Alorse Binond Colling Jr Balwayel Ad Billy Ocen St. Martins Isen Bertrand Wesley Feetioit Aed Maynard Melschien

Mrs O Hara Elected Matron At Old Folks Home

Mrs Catherine O Hara heads Old Folks Home trustees after recent meeting. Death of George Te Jackson noted as former trustee candidate. New board includes Dr James Lincoln Walter Glidden Frank Nichols Edward Smith and others. Mrs Pearl Lemont visited in West Bath and Miss Glenace Blair vacationing in Bowdoinham.

Catherine George Te Jackson Mareh Oo Etusung Ren —Awitl Edeceiend James Lincoln Walter SS. Glidden Frank DB. Nichols Edward B. Smith George PL Davenport J. Randall Leonard Rupert HH. Baxter Samuel Wt. Percy Rodney EK. Ross L. Eugene Thebeau Allen M. Trish

Maine Leads New England in Religious Education Standings

A Chicago conference of the International Sunday School Council drew 300 delegates from Protestant groups across North America. Maine, represented by Rev EB HL Brewster, ranked 15th among U S states in organized religious instruction, leading New England states except Vermont in the measure.

Chicago International Sunday School Council of Religious Education North America Maine Revo EB. HL Brewster Maine Sunday School Association North Ammerica SOO Kansas New York Pennsylvania Ohio Mascachusetts Minnesota Marsland Vermeer

Mah Jongg Party Proves Success On Page One

A detailed report credits Mrs. Roscoe PL McPadden and a large committee for a successful mah jongg event. Volunteers, waitresses, and an orchestra supported the evening with a long program of dances and performances, including Hungarian and Hawaiian sketches, cake walks, and musical interludes.

Roscoe PL McPadden Harry A. Beals Motley Piller Seth Mullin Chester Kingsley Milton Trott Mars Florence Hirgan Piarry I. Stetcon Roy Colby Prancis Cooke Perry Dee Augusti Water No Gratz Jackson Nathan Yeane Dessie Chirk Mildred Clark Nellie Congdon Mae Bickle David Rich Leland Plummer Russell Phinney Jennie Sut W. A. Newell Ralph Wright The Masonic Social Association Clinton McFadden Rutherford White David Trenderson Otis Curd Melville Robbins Norman Toward Edwin Powers Priscilla Jooter Frances Olivers Margret McCabb Taucille Beals Ruth Evelyn Milimimer Helen Dorothy Conley Harriet Green Merline Thompson Emma Colby Frances Oliver Hazel Footer Wbu Pearl Oliver Charlotte Cahill Rauser Margaret McCabe Darmon Smith Evelyn Vlim- Yias

Morse High Juniors Stage Small Play

Morse High Juniors performed The Downfall of Prof. Cram during a special assembly on Wednesday forenoon. Mrs. Will Carey and Raymond Vo organized the event with many students portraying literary characters and serving as chaperones.

Morse High Thea Sy Dorothy Hogue Testes Philip Vaine Kalwin KB Pinson, Jr MDS Masamliduteng Ceee Teaver Gladys Keughian Roger de Coverley Thary Pinson Christine Lockery Ted A Lidergate de Wee Forrest Higgins Sree Hart del Gloe Charles Ningsbury Mitcheto Louise Holbrook Harold Thayes Preapott Giy Ernest Freeman Stewart McAllister

Great Black Bear Causes Commotion at Rumford Corner

John Edward Oliver recalls a 380 pound black bear that roamed into Rumford Corner on a Tuesday evening. After dogs chased it, A A Bean shot the bear from his shot gun ending the menace. The bear had a history of sheep killing and had frightened villagers before.

Great Black Bear Rumford Corner John Edward Oliver Spring Street LD. L. Wettingill Frye Maine Brain Mr. Oliver A. A. Bean Bruin Vruin Tie Thuin Mr. Bean Bean Cuto Ruaneved

Sweepstake Matches Set for Maine Alleys at Lewiston Friday

The Bowliway in Lewiston will host a State of Maine sweepstakes Friday to crown the state bowling champion. Competitors include Emery Russell Hap McLean Nap Pelletier Mike Cyr Pete Morse and others from Lewiston Oliver of Bath Coggin of Gardiner the ivory boys of Waterville and entrants from Rumford Portland and Savoy. An entrance fee will be charged and prizes awarded. The event sh primes Maine bowlers for the World Championships in Boston in April.

Lewiston

Pythian Pitch Tournament Scores Reported

In the Pythian pitch tournament held Thursday evening the results list William H. Puffer 253 and Russell N. Cross 247, Robert Sutherkland 242 and Harold Rowe 287, Edward McLellan 2SG, William Mann 8% and Eliner Whee.

William H. Puffer Russell N. Cross Robert Sutherkland Harold Rowe Edward McLellan William Mann Eliner Whee

Tax Exemption Board Questions Washington Figures

Maine's tax exemption study group questions U.S. Commerce Department figures showing exempt real property rising from 34.2 million to 87.7 million dollars between 1912 and 1922. Auditor Hayford doubts sources and expects Washington to clarify. The board, led by Tayford, includes Stetson Hanson Powers and Snow and aims to map Maine's exempt property across 36 classifications.

Maine U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, D. C Lafayette National Park FE. D. Hayford Maine Investigation Board Hayford Department of Commerce Washington U Wasford Tayford Clement Os. Stetson Clarence Hanson Auburn Herbert T. Powers Fort Fairfield Donald F. Snow Bangor

Real estate transfers noted in Bath registry amid regional activity

Nine Bath transfers recorded at the Saga dahoe registry of deeds over two weeks with additional deeds from Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond and Topsham. Transactions list buyers and sellers including Emily Nichols Ingalls Fred S Curtis and others with properties in Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg and Topsham and entities such as Diamond Match Co and Maine Feldspar Cup.

Bath Sagadahoe Registry of Deeds Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham Verkins Emily Nichols Ingalls Fred S. Curtis Amasa S. Elléers Ella Ellers Thomas Gagnon Joseph Charles Footer Ilarry M. Frye Harry G

Past Masters Night at Polar Star Lodge Observed

Polar Star lodge members held their annual past Masters night with Eben J. Marston as W M and a full slate of officers led by J Edward Hughes as treasurer. The Portland quartet provided music and a supper followed the six o’clock event before the M M degree was worked at seven.

Polar Star Lodge FL & AL ML Eben J. Marston W. M William An Tove Lucius M. LeMont J. Edward Hughes Py Ki. Bates Joseph A. Terrell Chester L. Shepherd Philip A. Roberts Walter S. Russell David I. Wilson William KF. Tram Tyler Emple Quartet Portland Everett M. Waterhouse Howard R. Stevens Joseph W. Whitney Harry F. Merrill Walter S. Smith

Stetson Seeks Delegate Seat at Republican National Convention

Albert IX Stetson editor of the Aroostook Pioneer and Houston municipal court recorder seeks a delegate spot at the Republican National Convention. He garners support from prominent Republicans and Aroostook County newspapers. The Fourth District will elect two delegates at its April Wortland convention. Stetson is a Colby graduate and has led the Pioneer for seven years after a decade with the paper.

Albert IX. Stetson Aroostook Aroostook Pioneer

Mrs Carlton W Lowell Hosts Monday Evening Bridge Club

Mrs Carlton W Lowell entertained the Monday Evening club at her Bedford street home with bridge and music. Refreshments included sandwiches cake hot chocolate and candies. The next gathering will be at Mrs Welertelgitas t LOer’s home next Monday night.

Carlton W. Lowell Bedford Street Welertelgitas

Morse Wins Local Grudge Match Over Rumford 22 to 9

Morse high powers to a 22 to 9 victory over Rumford at the Y after a revenge-filled game. Key Morse totems include McCabe and Olinto scoring, Spinney and Butler guarding, with Morse leveraging strong teamwork to hold Rumford to two baskets in two periods. Referee Spear enforced control, aiding Morse’s clean game.

Morse High Rumford Morse Y Morse Institute Offeml Spear Denuts Fvcom Dennis Spinney Butler Mores Vlinto Morse Boys McCabe McMann Larrabee Pooler Bath Mourse Clinto Jankouskis Ellis Kersey Morsey Dennis Coached Inds Rumfords Tony” Olinto Rumfora Collch Hayward Skinny Olinto Kershey Kowalzyk Clue White Morse McCabe Elis Mac Capt. Morse Quinto Aled Morse G. F.G Verein Nile Tatene Nirtersiacresisis MCC Aimirecisis Latins Vooletiatts Tassies Condom Cor Eanteinietrt Lsdidnos Evita Lesa Etie Rumford G. F.G Alouec LE Kowalzy Junkouskis NST Syaliga Ek Age Meee Ond Vinsuscs Narain Trent Eet Guts Aig

Widespread backing for Radio Music Fund grows

Public support for the Radio Music Fund rises as donations reach across stations with contributions chiefly in small amounts. The committee, WEAF officials, and Arthur Judson seek the first concert date while awaiting continued response from listeners.

Radio Music Fund Clarence N. Mackay Felix M. Warburg Frederic A. Julliard A. D. Wilt, Jr Central Union Trust Co Broadway WEAF Arthur Judson Radio Music Fund Committee Judson Philharmonic Philadelphia Cincinnati

Lewiston Armory Project To Be Discussed In Augusta

Governor Sugter and Mayor Brann will attend a conference with the State Armory commission and city officials to promote mutual understanding of city and state rights in a state owned armory. The Lewiston Armory is the first built under the State Aid law.

Sugter Brann Lewiston State Armory Commission Lewiston Building Committee Arl Augusta

New York Assembly Bill Aims to Legitimize All Newborns

A bill introduced in the New York Assembly seeks to declare every child born in the state legitimate and the heir of its natural parents, changing a key aspect of birth status law.

New York Assembly

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West Bath Grangers Washington St Lynn Corliss Street Society Missionary James Coombs Grace Morse Clara Coombs Virginia Wright Mrs. O'Hara OLD Folks Home Pearl Lemont Mr. and Joseph Lemont Glenace Blair Bowdeinham Coet Viepee ALL New England MAH Jongg Party Louise Calderwood Herbert Douglass Carolyn Footer Marion O'Nara Helen and Dorothy Conlees Princes Oliver Ralph Small Raggedy Ann Merion OF Piaza Carolin Footer oPream Daddy Vien Newell Gladys Bickle Maury Paine Mr. Betts Miss Murphry Marion Hill Winnifred Jolmsen Moaway Mooreer Pythian State Board Polar Star Tyiddeford Buxton Edward Academy New England Gorham
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