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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
2
Woolwich residents report labor in farms improving with wages up to 20 per month. News covers birthdays, visits, gatherings, Red Cross work, school activities, and engagements including Estelle Kemper to Henry Franklin Butler, with wartime service noted.
Lincoln Academy rises with 12 straight wins and a high point total as coach Robert Clonie Jr. leads a Maine top quintet. Captain John Schoeder and a roster including Joseph Gay Frank Roy William Mulligan Donald Weston Arthur Stevens and Joseph Lake drive the team while manager Otto L. Cowan targets Newcastle Marvel VI and other opponents. The schedule lists wins over Norway High Rockland High Freeport High Alumni Dbreaks High and more, with eligibility strictly observed.
Bath reports no dirty milk in February samples per Health Officer Chester So Kingster. He praises the large dealer base and says butter fats exceed standard while bacteria counts are low. He looks forward to a future list showing every sample perfectly pure.
Five races, including a SX heat, highlighted the Bath Driving Club meet at Mill Pond on Saturday. Spectators raised funds for Mrs. Cameron’s injury, with notable entrants from Damarisetta and Garnet. Fire-side mishaps and a twisted shoe affected several heats, including a dramatic scare when Jim Elden cut an artery while racing.
Morse High basketball players come home from a Bangor Dexter visit and prepare for a pivotal weekend against Cony at Augusta. A large Bath Bath Waterville and Gardiner contingent expected to attend the championship clash. the team aims to rebound after the Dexter setback and sharpen for two Cony games and a New England trip.
Mrs Maria J Anderson quietly marked her birthday at her son John O Anderson's home on Floral Street Extension. Despite illness she welcomed callers, received gifts, and cut a birthday cake sent by a friend. Born in Gottenburg Sweden she came to this country 24 years ago and has lived in Bath most of the time. Her husband Tang Anderson died about ten years ago. She has two sons John O Anderson and Charles J Anderson and a daughter Mrs John Mriekson living in Portland Oregon.
Owen de Thompson the ironworker and Eleanor Nora Dienes of Bath were wed Monday at Rev Samuel A. Evans home 120 North Street. Attended by Mr and Mrs Percy Holbrook. groom son of Robert Thompson Black Harbor New Brunswick and bride daughter of Charles Jones Milltown NB. Honeymoon to Bath after ceremony.
Morse High School basketball coach M J Walbridge of Bath issues a challenge to No UL Pay High of Dexter to play a deciding game on neutral ground to settle supremacy. Rufus Motley, a Bath native and Portland motorman, is mentioned in connection with the article.
The funeral for John McInnes of Bath who served as superintendent of construction at Bath Iron Works and later managing director, was held in Port-Glasgow, Scotland. The obituary notes his rise in American shipbuilding, his return for holidays, and the church tribute praising his upright, generous character.
The Sunday School Board met last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles KB Bachelder 410 Tincoln Street with 20 members present. Officers to be elected at the March 28 annual meeting were discussed and a committee George R Perry Mrs Go Reed and Sanford Nickerson was chosen. A social hour followed with Harlequin ice cream and cakes served.
The Maine intercollegiate track and field meet will be held at Bowdoin College on May 31 due to delays in completing a new track at Waterville's Colby. The event is billed as Maine’s track classic with expected strong competition. Officers elected include Virgil McGorrill Bowdoin president and Maurice Dean Bates second vice president with Thomas G Grace Colby as secretary.
The Cos mopolitan club hosted a dance at the Armory with several attractions. Mrs. Warren BE. Kershner, Mrs. Louise Staples, Mrs. dk Edward Drake and Mrs. Roscoe P. McPadden attended. Nellie McMann, Alice Hogue and Lillian Acheson served punch. Myrna Ayers orchestra supplied music and funds boosted the club treasury.
In Winnegance district residents from the Pitch Pine hill area gather at the schoolhouse on Saturday at 7 PM to discuss warrants for the upcoming town meeting. The plan is to consider articles in advance to vote intelligently, with emphasis on broad participation by men and women in the district.
The funeral for Eva J. Talbot wife of Chester H Talbot was held at her home at 73 Wigh street with Rev. David L Wilson officiating. Pallbearers included Charles Preble Abram C Oliver Otis Hunt and Reuben WPurington. She is buried in Daley cemetery Parker Head. Talbot daughter of John F and Mary McIntire, born in Phippsburg, lived in Truth for ten years, survived by husband two daughters Mrs Oliver and Mrs Weston two sons Deward and John Bowie two grandsons Waldo Weston Jr Horace Weston one brother Elmer McIntire and five sisters.
Owen R. Lovejoy spoke to Morse high school pupils on education Monday and was well received by the students. He had also spoken at the Forum Sunday. Whistlers flying north signal that winter has broken.
The Marine Products Co plan a new East Boothbay plant opening June or July with five buildings to process fish skins into leather and extract oil from livers. Capt A P Greenleaf says skates and even sharks and whales will be used, creating jobs for at least 150 fishermen.
The new industry will provide employment for many men on shore and is viewed as an important development for East Boothbay. Town residents anticipate the plant's opening with great interest.
Miss Harriett Ella Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Campbell of Bath and Joseph Robert Vatcher of Swampscott formerly of Lynn married February 15 at 7 pm in their new Swampscott home 59 Aspen Road Revered Arthur Harriman officiated. The ceremony featured a double ring service with a maid of honor Miss Eva Knowlton and best man William Clapp. A reception followed with ushers flower girls and a bridal luncheon. The couple will reside at 5 Aspen Road Swampscott.
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