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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1924

Page

6

Winnegance Club Plans Legion Guest Return Bout

Winnegance Community club held its March meeting with large attendance and business. They invited Roland T. Smith Post American Legion to a first half inter club tournament and voted to host a return match March 27 at Winnegance.

American Legion Boys Winnegance Roland TH. Smith Post American Legion Chub Arthur Jones Bath City George Th Do Tagalls Omar Re Perry Charles J. Preble Stewart Th. Day Almon RR Perry Bath Phippsburg John G. Morse Bathaerie of Eagles

Military honors paid a World War hero

A large delegation from Roland El Smith post paid final military honors to Mareen Franklin Dlvisdells, a World War II naval veteran, at Parker church and Cushing cemetery in Ashdale district Phippsburg. Rev Evins officiated. the Legion rites were led by Roscoe Perkins with Chaplain Feon. Bearers and attendees included many Legion members and Auxiliary representatives, with a Johnson’s double team transport and floral tributes abundant.

Roland EL Smith A. L Mareen Franklin Dlvisdells Ashdale Phippsburg Parker Cushing Cemetery Biya Stickney Dolin Cisne Eugene Tiart Miles Pagan Frank W. Pereivin Legion Gardiner Rogers John @. Minott Mershem Oliver Oliver V. Webster Bath Parker Head Johnson Fred Coombs Albert Downing Auxiliary Commis Roscoe EE. Perkins Stanwood Cutting Frank W. Percival Henry Durant Wilbur Crocker Ralph Wright Hershem Oliver John Crane Miles Phagan John C. Minott Howell Smith Eugene Chart Oliver Vic Webster Gardiner DL Rogers Perry Thompson Percy Low Bly Stickney J. Horace McChire Wh. Bester Wainer

Dorcas Guild Plans to Present Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party

The Dorcas Guild of Beacon Street Methodist Church will stage the three act play Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party on Tuesday at eight. Cast includes Jerusha Dow Mrs William Pond Hepsibah Spooner Mrs M H Dow Hannah Pike and many others with a four piece orchestra providing music between acts.

Dorcas Guild of Beacon Street

Bath Iron Works Expands Contracts Across Military and Rail Work

Bath Iron Works in Bath is ramping up output with 1000 combined oil and cooling tanks for army aircraft and a large turbine overhaul for Central Maine Power Co. The yard holds a contract for two tank cars for Brown Co. at Berlin Alabama and plans a full rebuild of Maine Central locomotive firebox, the road’s largest.

Bath Iron Works, Ltd Central Maine Power Co Pliant Im Parmingdale Brown Co Berlin N. AL Maine Central

Odd Customer Returns Ice Cream Cone as Vase

An awkward man bought an ice cream cone from a parlor and ate it on the sidewalk. He then handed the empty cone to the clerk and thanked him for the vase, describing the cone as a vase in a humorous exchange.

South Portland Wins Relays At Portland Meet Upset over Morse

South Portland defeated Morse and Deering in a Legion meet at Portland. Benny Stever led in the 220 yards dash, while Bowdoin and Bates athletes earned top showings in distance events. The crowd packed the Exposition tailing stands as Lewiston and Gardiner performers posted strong showings in open and interscholastic races.

South Portland MORSE Portland Legion South Porth Deering Benny Stever Ay Ugh Boxton College Clivenaugh Jake Driscoll Georgetown Calburek Universit Titra Pates Nantes Lewiston Viates Anmethos Simuetries Ene Trebren Owen Carrie Porthsmed McCartiy Tor Linseott Bridgton Merril Gardiner Rene O Dtebron Morcillo Linscott Ad Baseb Siaeger Pach Esha Watson Martine Thsilin Ponal Secoml Chiusen Bala TC Vimeo Tine Cavinagh Bcls Y Hliness Larrivescholy Cross Holy Cross Iiggins Larvives Mulvihill Tierney Sanedla Wilson Cores Relly Bowdein Hinsilten Foster Fanning Smalls Erter Stover Deogle Thornfem Seceberay Ketsston University Cots Pine Goo Driscoll Marsie McDonald Gardiner Bg Dpfikden Bowdoin Charles Baker Vortogevere Reams Tin Distines Fo Fh Sedinehes

Flag Pole on the Park Down in Gale

A northeast gale toppled a large flag pole on the town common breaking near the base. The pole will be replaced once weather allows. Coast Guards at Popham Beach report waves breaking over Pond Island as winds reach 45 miles per hour.

Coast Guardsment Popham Beach Pond Island

Central Church Men Enjoy A Fine Program Evening Meeting

The Central church Men's club met at the parish house on Tuesday night. Vocal selections were led by Master John Sheldon and others with Mrs Jack Shaw on piano. William S Newell spoke on world televance and the Bok peace plan. A social hour followed with general singing and social joy. The club voted to install a telephone in the parish house, which was installed Wednesday morning.

Central Church John Sheldon Senna George J. Davey Leslie Wold Jack Shaw Pinne William S. Newel Universal World God the Bok Alb

Winter in St Petersburg and Bath residents remembered

A sketch of locals enjoying the season in Florida and Maine. Stacey and Mrs Stacey plan returning home in April. Several readers report winter visits, travel throughPlantationarea districts, and social gatherings, including a golden wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Freeman C Bowker with friends and gifts.

Stacey St. Petersburg Fla Harry I. Sawyer Bath Flor Ile Techiatren Toyn Winer Farw Ferale KB Dearie Ernest Pursneton West Bath Sehmieter Cand Preeti TE Merritg New York Sebssee Hezekiah Yarrivngton Irving Harrington Nelson Pleard Yarmouth Agnes Cutting Clara Darting Sohn Rogers Cista Mc Keed Winnegancee James Thompson Small Point George Pre Belle Walkice Bathix J. C Masten Nellie T Perrs Lrmewick The Peasin Minnie Wallace Tua Pease J. Bh Bowker Concord Bowker Mr. Freeman Bowcker Ision Harry V. Bowker Mark Warriner Wallace Morgan Brown Shedd Asi Morgan Howard Shedd Alvin Prusen James Tilley Sarah Lane Earl Johnson

Local Social News and Visits Hearby

Freeman of Porthind stayed with John Lilly a few days while Mr and Mrs C D James visited Mr James brother Calvin James of Richmond. Annie Lilly attended the funeral of Mrs Williams Comsin at Edgecomb. Lilly visited his daughter Evelyn Mamsey at Dhiy's Pert. Vesta Siegars visiting her son Glenwood Siegars. Reed of Gardiner visiting AJ Wibbetts at Maple Farm. Ella Dickford improving after illness.

Freeman Porthind John Lilly C.D. James Jimes Calvin James Richmond Annie Lilly Edgecomb Williams Lilly Evelyn Mamsey Dhiy’s Pert Vesta Siegars

Westport Town Meeting Elects Officials And Auto Trends

Westport voters elected selectmen, clerk, tax collector and treasurer, and a three year school board slate. A commentary notes Maine towns show rising automobile ownership with polls and car counts across Pares Stow Denmark Harrison Waterford Stoneham. Also announced is the engagement of Doris Greene to Jerome Ervin and a shipyard move by Cramp Co obtaining American license for Burmeister & Wain Diesel engine.

Westport Gird Powle Ernest BE. Colby Fred FE. Waite Ernest FE. Colby Fred OS. Bailey Thlenry Swanton Torace Lo Jones Fred S. Bailey Oxford Pares Stow Denmark Tlarrison Waterford Stoneham Maine

Morse Girls Dominate Cony in Undefeated Hs Basketball Clash

Morse girls guard Cony’s passing game and pull away in the first half to lead 24 to 2 at the end of the period. Moulton and Mirfield score in the final frame as Morse stays undefeated, with Choate’s Morse team beating Cony 24 to 2 at halftime and finishing strong.

Morse Cony High le Ward Cony Cherry” Choate Coty Morwe Sone O Cigved Gol Ienl Sedan Neague Mice Moulton Mise Mircces Deal Ward Merse Thussey Marion Wagner Thoroiug Doasdia Baxter Caida Fey Ferek Minnie McManneil Merten Wagner Meorse Baxter Seul Dina Gates Choate Mies Moulton Bert Tong Donne Capt Ward Wagner Miss Hussey Peny Amd Remais Maiunner Donnell Pierre Lehane Wf Fee Nussey Getehell Ae Ae Ia AD J Waugh Witites Allen Lee Tiner Wilson

Corliss Street Five Leads Junior League Victory

The Corliss Street Five led the junior league game with Brown Rowland and Sonia Maton among scorers. Alvin W. Coss died Wednesday in Portland. Referee was Carr. Timekeepers listed Sonia and Maton. Four periods were played.

Corliss Street Five Carr Brown Rowland Sonia Maton Alvin W. Coss Portland Wesley Baats Stewart Seekins Burden Sean Orr Hamilton Bridges Sisley Katy Suneek Sions Oliver de Bres Sheldon Hodge le Apes Wilson Timers Brown Ryans Loin

Greenwood Presents President A Bible

A disjointed report describes Greenwood presenting a Bible to the president amid church and community events. The article mentions visiting officials, plans for Easter, and various local figures with fragmented details.

Greenwood President

Bath woman’s case brings police study of snow report

The damaged text notes a Bath area event with mentions of snow sightings and a police or local inquiry. References include West Bath residents reporting an arrival on Monday and local activity around Morse High School substitute teaching details. Missing or garbled sections limit full clarity.

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Squaw Club Noo Mystery Club Fred S. Coombs Winfield W. Morse Tlarriet KE. Potter Charles EK. Preble Pakview Cemetery Association SGO Bath Savings Institution Winneganee Bridge Mystery Club Sunan — Club FE. O. Taylor Corliss Street Alice Colson Silas W. Owen Morse Saw Mill Joseph N. Day Harold TP Boston Roland Tf. Smith Post Legion Boys Dorcas Guild Johanna Pines William Crafts Rachel Gray Letind Mhimmer Patience Peabody Charity Cooper Marion Ts Lawie Ee Flal Bowie Simeon Stubbs Peers Denghis Drucilla Thompskins Cleeturery Deletra Reedeersen Mrs. Deacon Simpkins Eerie Winnie Whitehead Aaron Pride Bogerth Meirath Phoebe Miranda Pride Frank French Tata Bath Iron Works Maine News Notes Arthur Wagner Anderson Camden George PP. Tyler Philadelphia Dark Harbor Parkman Till Skowhegan Ku Klux Klan John H. Stacy Florida Dresden John A. Greene Leonuard Court Doris Greene Jerome R. Ervin Rge Rupert Ervin Houston Jeene Viasat Bowdoin Zeta Psi Tle Red. Reynolds Co Cramp Company Burmeister & Wain United States Corliss Central Russell Sten Bees MacDonald AE. MacDonald Carl PS Ae Praiars Viet Ab Epes Perepetts Witton Omar EL Wilsens Speerinien Seine Rishi Casion Heene Wastin Ateerbarn Vpa Hael Clerretyany Moy Deans Seaifes Neil Ie Mir Germania Pss Wheel Burt Gallimiore Vowoen H.C. A. Juniors Sleping Games Freeport Laeerert Lessa Ness Aml Mondey Phippsheary Bind Foyers Staovead Gilinan Morse High Hool Deyvid AlKazin Medicine. CO
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