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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1921

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Morse High again defeats Cony in double victory

Morse High boys beat Cony 200 in a high tempo game as the Morse girls outlast Cony 42 to secure a double win. Perkins and Footer led the boys with strong scoring while Whittiam paced the Morse girls with eight baskets in a hard fought win.

Morse Cony Morse High Connell Tufts Perkins Tome Thei Augusta Morse Boys Lou Perkins Sprague Footer Coug Augusta Capitol Eleanor Whittiam Durington and Wyman Tktvis Miss Perry Miss Mayers Sven Atte Arnette Ila Ely Nee Farrington Pierce

Fernald Wins Ship Contest in Congress Fight

The article recalls Senator Fernald leading a battle in Congress over a proposed landline for freight vessels. It describes how the measure would affect American and foreign ships, impacts on Portland and Montreal, and Fernald’s methodical defense with facts to secure a defeat of the bill. The piece notes Hale’s support and predicts future efforts by shipping interests.

Washington Edward Phonmer Portland Commerce Department United States Senate Fernald Perrinald Pernald Secretary of Commerce Porthiid Montreal Porthid Crowell & Thurlow Kent Seria Fermuiud Fperoald Hale Mnglad

Polar Star Lodge Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Polar Star lodge of Masons elected Chester J. Shepherd as master Phillips A. Roberts senior warden Russell L. Phinney junior warden J. Edward Hughes Beon Eucins Le Mont secretary Arthur Hagan senior deacon Oliver Moves junior deacon and Alden J. Denham proxy to the grand lodge The lodge reports 892 members in the past year, a historic high. Bath resident John Dunn bought the Ellis Starrett house in East Warren and will move in.

Polar Star Lodge of Masons Chester J. Shepherd Phillips A. Roberts Russell L. Phinney J. Eaward Hughes Beon Eucins LeMont Arthur . Hagan Oliver Pred —Phompton Alden J. Denham Grand Lodge

Maine Bowling Rivalries Heat Up With Challengers

Preston Pare defends Maine bowling crown as challengers from Portland Lewiston and elsewhere plan night matches against him. Libby Pearson Chanard Carou of Westbrook, Maurice Donolds, and Gagne the New England champ are among notable entrants. Pine Tree circle hosts a nine-table Whist night with Libna and Carrie Lothrop taking top prizes. Edward Burnham wins men’s first prize. Marie Wiggin leaves for Auburn to visit relatives Willis Trafton joins for several weeks.

Preston Pare Maine Preston Portland Lewiston Libby Pearlson Porthand Chanard Carou Westbrook Hia Maurice Donolds Dingve Sone Metch Gagne New England Perth Bath Pare Pine Tree Circle Libna Wis Carrie Lothrop Edward Buarnham George J1. Johnson

High Official Praises Morse High Players

William E. OConnell of Portland, a New England basketball official, says Morse High has the best Maine school team record and can challenge Tufts as well as any team in the games.

Morse High Maine Tufts William E. O'Connell Portland New England Board of Basketball Officials

Maine Duck Bill Sparks Bath Hearing On Bay Waters

Delegation from Sagadahoc and surrounding towns pressed for the Paxter bill to curb decoys and blinds in Merrymeeting Bay and its tributaries with fines up to 25 dollars or 30 days' jail. Other hearings covered state ferries rates, repeal of sea fisheries laws, and funding for a Maine building at the Eastern States Exposition. Governor Baxter returned from Washington and Maine figures attended across public utilities and inland fisheries committees.

Merry Meeting Witnes Warren JE. Kershner Saga‘dehoe Paxter Merrymeeting Bay Cunthbewind Sagadahoe Moerry Meeting Wilton Day Kershner Mar. Thompson State Forpy Committee On Public Utilities Bath State Ferry W Carleton Woolwich Harvey DT. Thathorne W.T. Boyd Georgetown Weeks Dresden Oram Cristol Dain Bath Frank DD. Marshall Portland Maine Automobile Association Paul D. Sargent The Highway Commission James B. Perkins Thth Leander BE. Tuttle Aroostook County George H. Labb Cumberland County Frank P. Washburn Perry Harry A. Plimmer Benton Maj BE. EK. Whilbrook Agriculture Department of Plant Industry Maj. Whitbrook Hale Marching Club Columbia Warren G. Harding Ohio Trarding United States Frederick Hale Male Maine Baxter Washington Harding Senate Bert M. Fernald West Poland Coolidge Maine Association Washington, D.C Elirald C. Roberts Milliken Miss Stewart Mary Stewart J. C Representatives Hall Bangor Col Parkhurst New Orleans Lineal Club of Slso Parkhurst Patrick WH. Gillin

Excellent proof of car's safety in lightning strike

The worth of one man safety cars on the A. & KK. St. Ry. Co. focal division was proved when car 246 was struck by lightning at Oak and Washington streets. The operator was shocked, but emergency gear deployed automatically, pouring sand on the rail and engaging brakes to prevent a backward slide.

Oak Washington Streets Oak Street

Bath street cars to connect with Branswick Lewiston line

Street railway superintendent Sept Lewis announced that when possible all North end departures on the hour will connect at Oak and Washington streets with Branswick and Lewiston bound cars. The change ends the need for travelers to wait at the main line with the old hourly schedule. There were 15 whist tables at Bathaerie of Eagles week card party. Mrs Haley won the women’s first prize and Miss Wagner the second. Walter Grover topped the men with Fred Clark second.

Lewis Bath North End Branswick Lewiston Oak Washington Streets Bathaerie of Eagles Thomas Haley Florence Wagner Walter Grover Fred Clark

Higher Ideals For The Movies Speech At Open Forum

George F. E. O'Dell of Grand Rounds Michigan spoke on movies at an Open Forum. He urged censorship to raise ideals conveyed to youth and warned cinema shapes minds like newspapers, noting the need for clear ideas through expressive acting while criticizing cheap scripts and producers. He cited Birth of a Nation and Tumor esque as influential yet controversial examples shaping attitudes toward race and society.

George FE. O'Dell Grand Rounds Mich Hal Sandiag Mr. O'Dell O'Dell Thawever Old Dinesses Sorettes Volent America

Wedding of Misa ThadIma P L and Gerall S Atkinson

The wedding took place at Central Congregational on Saturday at 5 30. Rev David J Wilson officiated. The bride wore blue taffeta with a veil. maid of honor Miss Atkinson wore blue georgette. Best man was T Ellery Vieheau. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jad Witdoef Court street and Mr and Mrs Foeeah I. Atkinson. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside at 700 Cranford Street.

Misa ThadIma PL Wold Gerall S. Atkinson Batt Central Congregational Ostreet David J. Wilson Metropolitann Life Tn Co Foeeah I. Atkinson Wester Avenue Mos Atkin Sen Too Cran

Elks Elect Officers At Lodge Meeting

Wise Tolowing officers of the Balis Indge were elected at the Elks home meeting. Stanley Prowi led as exalted ruler with officers including Meegan exalted leading knight George OA allman and Edward Trivecciess as secretary. Toward treasurer AL J Desmond Tyler AL A Percy trustee Th. Bioxsem and alternate named. Elections set for April 14.

ELKS Daploel An- Wielves Tlam- Diehl Osteent Parra AL J Desmond Tyler AL A. Percy Grand Lodge

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