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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1928

Page

3

Birthday Celebration Unites Three Winnegance Residents

Three Winnegance residents shared birthdays with a community party at the Community House on Tuesday evening. About 80 attendees enjoyed games, prizes with Harold P. Small and Miss Marion Morse as top winners, and prizes for others. Refreshments featured birthday wakes, cake, cocoa, and crackers while host and hostess were honored.

Abram C Oliver Robert Manson Zina M. Baton Harold P. Small Marion Morse Charles Perry George M. Baton Charles Modrehle

Jolly Evening For Fidi Amici Club At Central Parish

Miss Josephine Freeman hosted a Fidi Amici Club gathering at the Central church parish house on Saturday. Members and guests, including Major William R. Kimball and several Shorey and Hooper family members, socialized with supper, games, dancing, a visit to Olympia for ice cream, ghost stories, and thanks to Miss Hreeman for her work.

Josephine Freeman Bidi Amici Central Church Julia Montgomery Katherine Shorey Nellie Leeman Marjorie Legard Amy Wade Dorothy Ham Helen Shorey Clara Oliver Helen Clough Evelyn Clough Mary Kenney Genesta Corliss Janette Perow Alice Sturtevant Dorothy Stinson Nellie Dyer Evelyn Trott Margaret Chaney Anna Chaney

Margaret L Trufant Dies in Portland at 73

Margaret L. Trufant of Bath died suddenly Monday at her Portland home 73 Atlantic Street after a long illness. She was born in Bath daughter of Capt. William W. Trufant lived in Bath until moving to Portland twenty years ago with her brother William H. Trufant. A Beacon Street Church Teath member she was devoted to church work. Her body returned to Bath Wednesday to her cousin Mrs. Elmer D. Hodgkins Middle Street where funeral services were held at 2 30 by Rev. Weston P. Holman.

Tish Joseph No Pay Beulah McIntire John G. Morse Freeman HH. Merritt Porthind Sebasco Arline Footer Charles Perry Charles Kek Preble Martha Rogers Cora Campbell Elsie Fernald Dedham Mass Marion Radwell Annie Malcolm Squaw Club Freak Perry Robert J. Manson Sherman I. Morse Parker O. Rogers Winfield W. Morse Warren Pushard Ralph Whitehouse Lower High Street Portland Margaret L. Trufant Bath Atlantic Street Willian W W. Trufant William H.trufant Beacon Street Church Teath Ceatrice Wright Old Orchant Mars Wilson Wright Bonnie Rae Donald Leavitt Miss Dennison Nequasset Bath City Hospital A. EB. Trott Fla. ‘Trott Beth A. M Stinson Everett Baker Elmer ‘Prett Richmond Marjorie Louise Alexander M. Reed Day Serry Woolwich Alice H. Reed Edward A. Erskine Waldo Hathorne Sagadahoe Ferry Lawrence Putnam Bertram Crocker Henry Carlton Beltram Crocker Ardenne A. Stott IF. W. Carlton Envy Carlton 3. Dexter Vern Dexter Florence Carlton Lincoln Houdlett Earl Dow Golda English Barm Dureau Charles I. Farnham Middle Street Hortense Welch Spaulding Extension Service Orono Charles Dubar Lothrop Lowell Percy Bailey

Portland man visits Bath to see brother in law

Richard L. Rhoades of Portland called on his brother in law, Attorney William T. Hall, at City hospital during a Bath visit on Sunday.

Richard L. Rhoades Portland Bath William T. Hall City Hospital

Morse High School Defeats Lewiston in Turbulent Showdown

Morse outlasted Lewiston 25 21 in a rough packed gym, led by Longley and Lyden in a decisive third period. Captain Eaton was ejected after clashing with an official, Jenkins stepped in to boost Morse as Whitehouse and Crocker controlled the floor for Morse. Parker and Bickford fought Lewiston late but Morse held the lead toward the Bates tournament.

Morse High Lewiston M.C. A. Guanasium Morse Husky Capt. Eaton Kelley Eavr Lewiston Longley Lyden Lewston Whitehouse Durein Mforward Eaton Morse Club Maynard Jenkins Ralph Crocker Parker

Brunswick Rotarians Entertain the Ladies

The Brunswick Rotary club hosted a ladies night at Hotel Eagle with a dinner for about 50 guests. A 15-table auction followed, prizes went to Mrs. Edmund N. Lippincott Mrs. Arthur W. Johnson Harry W. Varney and Dr. John Thuetzer. A musical program featured Mrs Lucy Racine on violin and Misses Venise and Madeleine Caron on cello and piano.

Brunswick Rotary Club Hotel Eagle Henry L. Johnson John W. Riley Albert C. LeTarte Edmund N. Lippincott Arthur W. Johnson Harry W. Varney John Tluetzer Lucy Racine Venise Caron Madeleine Caron

Mrs Frederick Finey Hosts Grace Church Guild Meeting

Mrs Frederick Finey hosted the St Marys guild of Grace church Monday night at the parish house. Members sewed during the evening and were served sandwiches cake and coffee. Hunters in California this season shot 1000 deer.

Frederick Finey St.Mary's Guild of Grace Church Tey

Woolwich Community Sing to Highlight Day's Ferry Church

A Sunday evening program at Day's Berry church features a community sing with orchestra selections, congregation singing, and hymns such as Where He Leads Me and Blessd Assurance. Rev Mrs Allen Munsey announces the program. local residents and guests attend rehearsals and related social events, with notices of illness, moves, and engagements among Woolwich residents.

Berry Ilyinn Beverly Shorey Thenry Gediman Crystal Shorey Eae Merle Jameson Aimes Mr. Perkins Allen Thay Munsey

Past Presidents Night at Bath Eagles to Honor Era Leaders

Bath Aerie of Eagles plans a past presidents night on Tuesday January 24 with a banquet and entertainment. Dr Raymond Malone of Portland will address the gathering. living Bath past presidents listed include Whitehouse Perry Child Robbins Thornton Lee Mc Mann Perry Parrell Tourtillotte and notable former presidents in other cities Ham and Hartnett are noted deceased.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Raymond Ote Malone Portland Edward T. Whitehouse Amos SK. Perry Harold W. Child Edward M. Robbins Oscar PF. Thornton Edward A. Lee Thomas Wi. Perry Henry S. Parrell John ©. Tourtillotte Bath Alexander J. Cochran Baltimore Mad William FF. Flam Worcester Mass John J. Lee Quincy William EL. Cullinan Hyde Park Roscoe P. Ham Eugene L Hartnet

Mrs Foose Visits Clinton Relatives and Home Ties

Mrs. Charles Foose returned from a two week visit in Clinton with her sister Mrs. John Smith and her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Skal ing. The Skalings have moved from Upper Burlington N. J. to Clinton after eight years in Bath.

Charles Foose Clinton John Smith James Skaling Upper Burlington, N Bath

Woolwich Farm Bureau Elects Officers for 1927

Nequasset branch held an all day meeting at the Congregational church with state organizer Estelle Mason and county agent Hortense Welch. Officers elected include Mrs Norman Drummond as chairwoman, Mrs Gertrude Marston secretary treasurer, and project leaders Mrs John Gilmore food, Mrs Percy Batley clothing, Mrs Charles J Paintain household management, and Mrs Frank Yolgdon publicity.

Nequasset Buereau Jan Congregational Church Estelle Mason Hortense Welch Haive Asl Norman Drummond Gertrude Marston John Gilmore Percy Batley Charles J. Paintiain Frank Yolgdon

Skaling and Anderson Wedding Celebrated in Conn

Mar ring news from Danielson Connecticut details Skaling and Anderson nuptials. Elder Augustus Shide officiated while WEAN Providence aired wedding music by request. The couple wed quietly with guests from Newshaven London Lancaster Putham. The groom, son of James Ro Skating, was once a Bath restaurateur and the bride is a trained nurse.

Danielson Conn Dee George Re Skating Path Annie Anderson Lanncaster Mass Augustus Shide WEAN Provinence Newshaven London Lancaster Putham Shaling New York Laueter South Lancaster Academy James Ro Skating Bath Ath

Arctic Message Arrives For Bath Man From Labrador

Rev. Charles M. Tubbs receives a radio gram from Charles S. Sewall with Lieut. Com. Donald MacMillan’s Rawson Fields Museum expedition at Anatalak Bay Labrador. The broadcast from Station WAAZ Chicago thanks Grace Church choir and notes snow and cold while promising 1922 greetings. Message came via Amateur Radio station 1PL Hudson Mass to Mer. Tubbs.

Charles M. Tubbs Tigh Street Charles S. Seewill Wises Donald MacMillan Grace Church WAAZ Chicago Roger CS. Sewall Mr. Sewall MacMillan Rawson Fields Museum Anatalak Bay Labrador Tle Medie G. Donald Meserve Forest Avenue Hudson Mass Mer. Tubbs

Woolwich Lad Dismissed After Iron on Track Incident

A Woolwich boy was admonished by police after placing iron pieces on the railroad track to cause excitement. A railroad employee found two chunks across the rails, removed them, and reported the danger. A detective traced the act to the youth, who promised not to repeat it.

Woolwich Racilin Wortland

Tobey and Bishop Wed in Simple Beacon Street Ceremony

Harold E. Tobey of Winthrop Center and Doris Bishop wed at Beacon Street Methodist parsonage on January 10 in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Weston A. Tolman. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Baxter Tobey of Winthrop Center. The bride is daughter of Daniel A Bishop of Bath. They plan to live in Bath.

Harold E. Tobey Winthrop Center Doris Bishop Beacon Street Methodist Parsonage Weston A. Tlolman 2. Baxter ,Tobey Daniel A Bath Tobey

Sheriff J Horace McChre Seeks Sagadahoe Nomination

Sagadahoe county sheriff candidate J Horace McChre announced his bid for the Republican nomination in June primaries after leaving Boston where he planned a weekend with Mrs McClure and daughter Mary. The former sheriff Mr McClure, twice elected, resigned in 1927 to pursue business and recently withdrew a bid for representative to return to sheriff duties.

J. Horace McChre Sherif Sagadahoe County Tie Boston McClure Mary

Walter B Clarke Dies After Brief Illness

Friends mourn Walter Bradley Clarke of Damariscotta Mills born in Maine. Educated at Lincoln Academy and Bowdoin College he entered politics young, served in the Maine State Senate, pursued a run for the Executive Council, practiced law in Portland, then practiced in Boston before settling in Cambridge.

Walter Bradley Clarke Preumonia Clarke Damariscolla Milla Lincoln Academy Bowdoin College State Senate Executive Council Wiliam T. Cobb Portland Jeter Boston Cnly Cambridge

Phippsburg to See Big Telephone Improvements This Summer

New England Telephone plans major line and pole upgrades in Phippsburg this year with extensive work in Small Point, Sebasco and Popham Beach areas. Company expects to spend the majority of the district construction and repair funds here, improving service before summer.

New England Phippsburg Small Point Sebasco Popham Beach Phippsburge Hlon Frank S. Bowker The Centes Bath Parker O. Rogers Wineheganee Bridge Th. M. Feere Ditch Fine Hill Perth Ferro Parker Head George DD. Weston Portland Phillcrest Farm Dromore Bay Hurley Manchester Coast Guard Popham Bene Grace Callipty Bucksport M. J. Percy Cox's Tend Garrett Galvin Galvin St. W. Cutting

Unfavored Parker Head Harbor projects rejected

A report to the House by Major General dadwin chief of game engineers finds two harbor improvement projects along the New England coast unbeneficial to commerce. The dredging of Parker Head harbor on the Kennebec River Maine and the Broad Sound breakwater near Winthrop Massachusetts were disapproved.

New England Dadwin Head Kennebec River Maine Broad Sound Winthrop Mass

Memorial tribute to Elijah A Morse from Small Point Phippsburg

In the death of Elijah A Morse late of Small Point Phippsburg the community notes him as an upright citizen of industry integrity and neighborliness. He and his wife presided over a hospitable home and valued helping others. Morse descended from William Morse a pioneer immigrant and his life reflected loyalty to family and local scenery. Worcester Mass June 14 1925 by John C C Berry.

Elijah A. Morse Phippsburg Lilah Elijah Morse William Morse Morse America Anthony Wiltshire Magtland Newbury Newburyport Mass Elijah Daniel William Morse Mountain Percy Rebecca Morse Maine Philadelphia John CC Berry Worcester

Legion Auxiliary Meets New President Mrs Susan Rogers

The auxiliary of Roland H Smith post met in temporary Church block quarters with A L presiding. New officers are to be installed January 26 with Mrs Alice Staples of Brunswick expected to serve as installing officer. A report noted gifts of toys and garments to TU CUA new.

Susan Rogers Roland H. Smith Post. A. L The Legion Church Block Alice Staples Brunswick

Oliver returns to Kent's Hill seminary after weekend at parents home

Willam Oliver and his sister Ruth Oliver accompanied by their parents Mr. and Mrs. Silay M. Oliver returned to Kent's Hill seminary Sunday afternoon after spending the weekend at the family home on North street.

Willam Oliver Kent's Hill Seminary North , Street Siiter Ruth Oliver

Beacon Street Team Set To Clinch This Year’s City Title

Beacon Street's fast elevens appear the league winners after leading undefeated through the first round. Central's strong defense, led by Miller and MacDonald, toppled Corliss 23 to 19 as Corliss struggled with turnovers and poor team play.

Beacon Central Beaconites Corliss Evidtean South Enders Centralites Miller Stase Charlie MacDonald Brewster Lneup Jerry Gilmore Central i Leavitt H. MacDonald Mtea Corliss A. Patt Bussey McManly Gilmore

Morse High Narrowly Falls to Edward Little in Tough 20-18 Game

Morse High battled Edward Little in Auburn Friday, losing 20-18 in a heartbreaker. Longley and Lyden kept Morse in the game with key baskets and free throws, while Estes and Miller led the Ed dies with timely scores. Thirty seven fouls marked a rough clash as Morse shows promise for the season.

Morse High Edward Little Auburn Auburn Hall Miller Edward Kittle Morse Lydon Edward Tittle Capt. Miller Eddies Estes Dhoose Maton Lyden Auburnites Capt. Maton Whitehouse Ganp K Edward Little Snea

Beacon Tangles Elm In Tight Substituted Battle

Midgy Roberts of Elm Tejan dazzled the audience with an 22 point performance as Elm fought back in a game where Beacon used reserves at all stages and eased through until edging clear late with a few timely baskets.

Beacon Elm Midgy Roberts Elm Tejan

Latin Teacher Miss Hortense Bryant Returns to Duty

Miss Hortense Bryant resumes duties as Latin teacher at the local high school after a week’s confinement at home in Portland due to illness.

Hortense Bryant Portland

Universalist Ladies' Aid Elects Officers and Committees

At the annual meeting held Friday afternoon at Mrs Addie Reed's Oak street home, Mrs Charles F Rideout was named president with Mrs Charles A Harriman as vice president and Mrs James W Savage as secretary. Miss Minima Moses became treasurer, while Mrs Harry P Bridge and Mrs Malcolm L Doble joined the music committee and Mrs Henry G Hodgdon, Mrs Albion Staples, Mrs Harry Foote and Mrs Annie Ward formed the work committee.

Universalist Laides’ Aid Addie Reed Oak Street Charles F. Rideout Charles A. Harriman James W. Savage Minima Moses Harry P. Bridge Malcolm L. Doble Henry G. Hodgdon Albion Staples Harry Foote Annie Ward

Gardiner Nabs Complete County Nominations for Governor Bid

Col William Tudor Gardiner, candidate for the Republican nomination, received broad cordial support on a Washington County tour. He found complete nomination papers from all 16 counties, to be filed with the secretary of state in due course. Mrs Ada R Crockett was called to Portland Saturday.

William Tudor Gardiner Washington County Col. Gardiner Enire Ada R. Crockett Portland

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