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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

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Bath Y.M.C.A. Basketeers Capture State Title in Tourney

Bath Y.M.C.A. basketeers won the state tournament title amid a stormy day crowd. Augusta game featured standout play by Captain McCabe and Ellis as Bath pulled away late. Portland forfeited after Nickerson refused to play, Auburn offered an exhibition, Bath won but did not exhaust effort.

Bath Y.M.C.A. Basketeers Bath Augusta Portland Auburn Bath Yo Peta Ie Bean Pelayedd Puinger Earth McCabe Tao Elis Ti Petits Pooler Doste Big Bil Oliver Dhe Red McMiann Eis Wis Rei Wis Eamnet de Justice Gine Tath Wilber Hagan Don Wilkon Don Louis Hiayan George McMann Donald Wilson Lapidus Porthind Path Nickerson Tie Daet Tle YooMieiads Dath Nickersen Drath Bath Boys

Portland Wins After Late Arrivals in Auburn Tourney

A large crowd watched as Auburn arrived late and faced demands for a 7 40 start from Portland coach Mr Nickerson who warned of not playing if readiness faltered. Auburn appeared tired but good sports, while Portland edged them 2 1/2 to 1, amid disappointing sportsmanship and a rested Portland squad.

Auburn Nickerson Portland Ile Bath Nickersen Vest Poethind Sumanary

Winter Street Women's Masquerade Party Held at Chapel

The Winter Street Church auxiliary hosted a February masquerade in the chapel attended by many. Costumes ranged from old fashioned to Colonial with a program of songs readings and humorous sketches led by Mrs Gates Murchie and Mrs L F Gannen. A cafeteria lunch followed with young ladies in Dutch outfits assisting.

Winterstree Gates Murehie L. F. Gannen Robert DB. Tatel Albert Noves Beatrice Black Christine Curtis Robert B. Hateh Myvangeline Hirynes William Hl. White Winifred Kennerson Milton ‘Trott Helen Adamtin Ruth Skillings Clinton Wilson Morse High School Rasimond Pinward Walter Ankiber Wilbur Plagan John Sheldon Robert Tlateh Hidies Httle Nenuebec Clinton PD. Wilson Harry J. Horne Robert GB. Tatebh Robert Haskell William Tait Ellie

Bengal Girl Reared by Wolf Mother Captured

A seven year old girl in Bengal is reportedly captured after living with a wild wolf pack. She walks on all fours and is thought to have been nursed by the wolf mother along with the other cubs.

Bengal

West Bath Grange Holds Old Fashioned Rural School Program

Young people of West Bath Grange lead an old time rural school program with Mary Sylvester as teacher and a Valentine party setting. Spelling match and a violin solo mark the evening, followed by candy and corn cakes. several residents greeted guests and noted upcoming plans.

the Grange West Death Grange Valentine Mary Sylvester Katherine Galvin Harold Safford Helen Safford Doris Fuller Marion Fuller Stanley Henderson Thelma Sylvester Hannah Miller Leland Plummer Fletcher Harford Thelma Wittridge Dennis Lboudrewu

Birthday Bash at Be rutto Home in Nequasset

The Be rutto family hosted a Sunday birthday party at Nequasset with potted plants narcissus and two large cakes. Guests included Mrs Lothair L Low ell and members of local families who brought postal card showers and gifts.

John Bervatto Nequasset John Beruatto Lothair L. Lowell Charles Shute Jennie Mansir Dorcas Shute James A. Colby Jeanette Colby

Poultry Institute at Sagadahoc Ferry Proves Big Success

The three day poultry school at Sagadahoc school house concluded with 50 members attending and 23 average daily attendance. Lectures by Owen Wilbur and county agent Charles Eastman covered disease prevention and better raising methods. autopsies on sick fowl were shown. The event featured music and social hours and urged members to apply new techniques promptly.

Woolwich Farm Bureau Sagadahoc Bath Arrowsic Wiscasset Owen Wilbur Orono Charles Eastman Wilbur Roy Donnell John Carter Ecutire School Wade Day's Ferry Carter Farm Bureau

Miss Ruth Emerson Named Morse High Valedictorian

Miss Ruth Emerson will be awarded the valedictory at Morse High School graduation in June. Principal Arthur Th. Scott announced the four highest ranks, with Emerson leading the class at 92.9 percent and others including Helen Decker 92.57, Lillian Cutler 91.76, and Clarabelle Quick 91.75. Catherine O'Donnell held the top English rank for the four years at 4.5.

Ruth Emerson Morse High School Eimerson Oan Arthur Th. Scott Emerson Helen Decker Lillian Cutler Clarabelle Quick Catherine O'Donnell

Pirates Take Three Games From Dodgers

Pirates won three of five games against the Dodgers in the Park league Tuesday night. Reading through box notes shows Pirates players Haggard and Dodgers players Gediman with multiple scores and statistics from the matchup.

Pirates Dodgers Haggard

Wesley Sorority Sets March Food Sale After Meeting

The Wesley Methodist church Sorority held its monthly meeting and social at Mrs. Leland Plummer’s home on Dummer Street. A March 1 food sale was voted, with Ralph C. Covel as chairman and Mrs. Walter Abbott and Mrs. William Temple as committee members. Plans for an indoor picnic were discussed. Hostesses served refreshments to a list of members including Mrs. Leigh Reed and Mrs. Walter Day.

Wesley Methodist Church Leland Plummer Dummer Street Walter Day William Besa William Temple I. J. Littlefield Willard McLean RoCover Gordon Lloyd Daley Margaret Stewart Edward Coombs William Davis Nellie Follett

White Sox Sweep Cubs In Park Bowling Series

White Sox claim three wins against the Cubs in the Park Bowling league on Tuesday night. The score details show White Sox players racking up high series and individual scores as they prevail over the Cubs in a multi-game set.

White Sox Cubs Ahiseares PesOo Farnham LDZ McMann

Woman Railroad Worker Keeps Depot Cozy At Zumbro Falls

Miss Minnie H. Smith, 64, serves as station agent and telegrapher at a small red depot in Zumbro Falls Minnesota. Born February 20 she began as an agent at Hammond Minnesota at age 15 and has spent 40 years with the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul railway.

Zumbro Falls Minn Minnie H. Simith Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Hammond

Country Hosts 10000 Automobile Camps Near Cities

The report states the nation has about 10,000 automobile camps with more than half located close to cities or large towns, highlighting widespread roadside recreation and infrastructure.

Father Horan Honored as He Leaves St Dominic’s Portland

The Bath audience praises Father Horan for his priestly service and leadership at St Dominic’s Portland. The bishop appointed him pastor, and well wishers note his ambition to build a parish hall and school. Judge John J. Kegan presented a purse amid expressions of regret at his departure.

Ity St. Doiminic’s of Portland St. Dominic's Parish

Farewell to Father Horan Prominent Bath Parishioners Farewell

In a moving church tribute Judge Keegan lauded Father Horan as a devoted pastor. Parishioners presented a purse and expressed gratitude for 15 years of service at the Immaculate Conception, while prayers and well wishes followed him to St. Dominic's in Portland. Boston also notes 105 marines assigned to assist outgoing mail.

Bath Laory Mother Church Keegan Father Horan David L. Wilson Central Church Louis Wall Jristor Beacon Street Church William Curran Married Woman's Sodality Mary Arsenault Children of Mary Sodality John M. Conley Holy Name Society John J. Keegan John J. Warvis Buckene M. Desmond Henry M. Liggins Andrew Hart George Comeau James Hart Melvin Rey E’r Horan

Bridge at Arrowsic subject of hearing in Augusta

The Ways and Bridges committee Tuesday considered state takeover of the Woolwich Arrowsic bridge owned by Arrowsic Bridge Company and converting it to a free bridge. Local officials urged toll removal to aid Georgetown and Indian Point development, with maintenance costs projected at 150000 to 200000. No opposition was voiced.

Arrowsic Augusta Committee On Ways and Bridges Woolwich and Arrowsic Bridge Company Benjamin Woodside Board of Selectmen of Georgestown Georgetown Kennebec Bath Maine George N. Tarr Selectmen of Arrowsie Tarr Edwards Sewall Webster Indian Point Clifford

Dunlap Commandery Elects Officers at Tuesday Meeting

Dunlap commandery KW heard annual reports and elected officers including William A. Furber eminent commander Seth S. Malin generalissimo Donald J D Young captain general Thomas Houston senior warden John O Moulton junior warden Langdon T Snipe prelate Charles K E Curtis treasurer George J Goodwin recorder.

Dunlap Commandery William A. Furber Seth S. Malin Donald JD. Young Thomas Houston John O. Moulton Langdon T. Snipe Charles KE. Curtis George J. Goodwin

Fat Girls Earn More When They Grow Slim

The New Orleans Department of Vocational Guidance reports that losing 200 pounds would increase a stout girl's pay by about $20 monthly. Director Miss Dal Pritchard Cooley notes placement is harder for stout women. Some firms in the city reportedly refuse hiring women who wear lipstick.

Department of Vocational Guidance New Orleans Miss Dal Pritchard Cooley Miss Cowley

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