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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1924
Page
2
A meeting is set for Saturday afternoon at the Littlefield schoolhouse to establish a Parent Teacher Association in West Bath. Local parents and residents are urged to attend and assist in organizing the district.
West Bath residents recall a surprise visit by Ex Mayor Arthur J. Dunton Deacon Alfred R. Pratt Deacon William H. White Herbert E. Worrey Arthur H. Price and Rev John A Swetnam to the home of senior deacon Joseph White The elder deacon remained lively and engaged in church affairs sharing a joyful reunion with the visitors.
West Bath branch of the Red Cross met February 27 for an all day session at the grange hall. A large attendance, planned sewing projects for needy families, and a festive dinner followed. Officers and helpers organized for next meeting and assignments were given to prepare clothing and oversee arrangements. Residents from Bath and surrounding towns attended, with many listed as present.
Mrs. Fred Rose and Mrs. Ernest Rose hosted the West Bath Lowell school Parent-Teacher Association at Rosedale Farm. A large crowd enjoyed a straw ride, good humor, and a program featuring music and Latin study. A supper sale proceeds were planned for March 3 with frankfurts coffee ice cream and cake on the menu.
Ex County Attorney Edward W Bridgham spoke to Grace church men's club on law its growth from Roman to modern codes. He described courts from the Supreme Court to probate and municipal courts, and used a tree chart to illustrate legal development. The audience asked questions and felt well repaid. Ash Wednesday cancels next session.
Legioners announce a March Monday Legion hop at Music Hall before Lent with redecorated hall and top dance surface. Organizers Frank Percival Percy Re Low Oliver Webster and Miss Madelyn Crosby lead committees while Grindle's five piece orchestra with Bunny Stanwood at the piano provides a new program. Tickets available from Legion and Auxiliary members.
Mrs Leonora Lord and Miss Randell hosted the DLA at the Cosmopolitan club Friday afternoon. They discussed an upcoming Bath conference and Mrs Morse presented a paper on Needlework in Olden Times. Exhibits included fine needlework and embroidery with refreshments served.
Alfred Lewis King and Ghidys Mas Glidden wed Friday morning at St Marys church with Rev N J Horan officiating. Gracie Boyce served as bridesmaid Melvin Comeau as best man. The couple will honeymoon in Roxbury Quincy and Dorchester Mass and reside later with King’s parents. Mrs King is the daughter of Fred Glidden of Quines Mass formerly of Athol.
The Bible class at First Baptist church met Wednesday evening at H W Moulton’s home on Okak street with 70 attending. Pastor Reve John A Swetnam led a study on the Gospel of Matthew followed by a discussion hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs Moulton and the ladies, ending with the hymn Blessed be the tie that binds.
Directors of the Cosmopolitan elut held their last meeting of the year last week. The annual meeting is set for March 2 at which the annual supper will be held Wednesday night. Newell will address the club on current events via the navy. The club has a social party Monday afternoon.
Rosa Belanger daughter of Mrs George Belanger died Wednesday of last week in Boston. She leaves sisters Delia Belanger Gad Mes and Seoth and brothers Leon and John Belanger, all of Bath. Body brought to Bath for burial. Funeral at St Mary’s Church Thursday at 2:50 PM. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Two men James M and Royal suffered injuries in the Bath Tron Works electrical department. Royal received a painful but not serious leg injury after a pier collapse incident.
Morse defeated South Portland 25 to 8 at the YMCA, with Tony Clinton scoring 12 and Olinto adding six baskets. Sterling led South Portland with standout floor work, while Morse tightened defense in the second half to secure the victory.
The Bath Y M L C L A reminds organizations that have borrowed equipment for church benefits and entertainments to return it promptly. Secretary Perkins appeals to those in possession to contact the society and restore items to avoid depriving others of use and to show proper spirit.
Alfretta council D of Brunswick guests attended a Ramona council banquet at Red Men's hall with 59 Brunswick and 66 Ramona members. Speeches by Mrs Sawyer and others preceded entertainment and dancing till 12 30 with committee chair Clara Troop in charge.
Nearly 130 attendees filled Bath lodge Elks for a winter smoker. Exalted ruler Stanley M. Brown welcomed guests while Eugene M. Desmond led singing with Rutherford White at the piano. Humorist Jack Sidney and Walter Whitney provided acts. an oyster supper followed, prepared by John Summerton and Walter Whitney.
The four masted schooner Robert P Murphy of Bath built in 1905 and registered at 697 gross tons was totally destroyed by fire at Puerto Plata in San Domingo. All hands were saved. Four Crowell and Thurlow steamers Thomas J Beal A L Kent Felix Taussig and Willia A MelKenney were chartered from Majestic to lines serving the West coast with Beal at Baltimore and Kent set to follow. Beal and Went built by Bath Iron Works Ltd.
Women competed for prizes at a whist party hosted by the Ladies of St Mary’s parish in Clifford House. Mrs T Jedrey won first prize, Mrs W J Conley second. John P Hayes won the men’s prize. Coffee and cake were served and a committee led by Mrs Marshall Haraden organized the event. The article also notes the felling of willows on a nearby island opposite Hallowell’s Chelsea shore. The Kennebec Log Driving association sold timber to Kennebec Box Co of South Gardiner for about 40000 feet to be sawed into box boards and floated to a mill in the spring.
Bath Veteran Firemen's Association held a whist party Thursday at Juxter Hall. Mrs. William Miller won first prize for ladies, Miss Florence Hanson took second. The top prize for men went to AOS Tester with second prize awarded to another contestant.
Morse high and Portland join Edward Little in Bates tournament for Western Maine title with eleven schools petitioning. Eliminated were Mexico Westbrook and Sanford highs. Play starts Friday and runs through Saturday with high hopes of a closer, more hotly contested race than last year.
Miss Madolyn Davis faced a shocked delight at the Wesley Choral Society monthly social on Friday night as a cobweb game led to a pile of tin and aluminum utensils. Director Otis N. K. Card shocked in costume as Rabby Terylviite, with many members in varied disguises.
The First Baptist church held its monthly conference on Thursday evening. Mrs. Jason Merrill sang a solo and the pastor spoke on The Choice of Moses. Six heads of families were baptized, with more candidates to be admitted over the next Sundays.
At 10 Friday morning at 1400 Washington street Miss Nettie Rolfe became the bride of Vernon G. Getchell of Bangor. Rev. David Wilson conducted the double ring ceremony. After a Boston New York visit the couple will reside in Detroit Michigan.
The Pythian Pitch tournament at Acadia lodge K of P heats up as players chase the 300 mark. Leaders Russell Cross and Robert Sutherland sit at 267 while others trail with 264 to 259 and below.
The Bowdoin College commencement will honor the 50th anniversary of the 1874 class. Of 38 graduates, 16 survive including Samuel V. Cole Newton Cassius M. Ferguson Walter T. Goodale Ernest S. Hobbs Howe O. Howara Daniel O. S. Lowell William H. Moutton Rev. Charles J. Palmer Arthur Peary Horace W. Philbrook Charles Springer George Wheeler Henry White and other members from Boston Portland and plus locations.
Bertramia Lowuseua aged 92 has been officially recognized as the oldest resident in Precport, marking a notable longevity milestone for the community.
Col umbian Yale Princeton and U of California junior track squads staged a meet at the X on Saturday. Columbia easily led with 42 percent of points, Utah second with 14, Princeton third with 13. Paul Hamilton of Yale topped the meet with 14 points, winning two events. Newell Hodge of the winners was runner up.
A large gathering of Masons attended Polar Star Lodge past masters night at the Temple last week. Preceding the MoM degree work, attendees enjoyed a chicken pie supper served by Genesta chapter O.E.S. The Temple quartet provided incidental music. Officers present included W M Ki J Marston, S W William A Furber, J W KE Motley Fuller, secretary Lucius M LeMont, treasurer Oliver Moses 3d, S D Delvar E Bates, J D Arthur B Stilphen, S B Chester L Shepherd, J S Arthur Hagan, Russell marshal, Wilson chaplain, and Tyler William Ham.
A local telephone manager urges subscribers to use the directory and their own books to locate numbers. He notes new phones go in service daily in New England and emphasizes Information operators should stay free for essential calls, while older practice of providing fire time and school information has been discontinued to reduce line delays. The policy aims for the greatest good for the greatest number.
Congressman Liersey faces a fight for the Dover Foxcroft postmaster position as Titon J. Anderson nears summer term end. Candidates include Delia Ranger, Allen Dinsmore, Herbert Douglas, Andy Hoyt, and Carl Robinson, a veteran. the office salary is $2600.
Dr. L F Keller of Thomaston walked about twenty miles to the home of Mr and Mrs Hemming Johnson during a major storm to officiate at a birth. The encounter framed a perilous journey amid rough weather and rising tides.
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