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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1927

Page

2

Reductions Pleasing Across Kennebec Ferry Toll Line

The Maine Public Utilities Commission reduced ferry tolls, pleasing residents east and west of the Kennebec. Edmond Briggs and state highway officials led the effort, with a forty five percent rise in line receipts over two years and a likely travel increase. Local clubs report a strong season, Y M C A and Library building donations shine, and spring optimism grows after a mild winter.

T Public Utilities Commission Kennebee River Rath Kenehee Ein Woelwieh Tie Rath State Highway Commission Edmond Briges Briggs Ter

Quarterly Meeting at Wesley Church Conference Elections

Reverend Leonard S. Marek led the fourth quarterly conference at Wesley Church with thirty members present. Officers and trustees were elected for the coming years, including AL M. Butterfield as President and a slate of church leaders across stewardship education and social activities. Optimism pervaded the meeting as plans for an expanded program took shape.

Leonard SS. Marek Rockland Wesley Chiral AL M. Butterfield Trooal Walters Th Ot Hopkins Woodrines Ros Gordon Watson Too Perkins Jolr Stewart Mo Reynels Flowarines Walters Tiny A. Farrar OL Brown FE B. Trepkins Ohn Stewart Mo Butterfield Bo Perkins GT Watson UL Mavis Ben Cahill Mel Dda Pierce Edith Abbott Corrie Samipsen Mare Covel Seneea Couley Harold Wing Galen DL Watsem Cloniaitenn Mrrs Ida Pieree Ales Tuanise Watsen Miss Plelen Pollect Coord Lissa Dearborn Jon Heapkins Oan

Mrs Lockery Attends Final Meeting of Board of Education

Mrs James E Lockery attended her final Board of Education meeting as the first woman elected under the current size. Her term ends this year and Miss Frostina Mar stein will succeed her. The board praised Lockery and voted sympathy for Rev Samuel A Evans who is ill in hospital.

James E. Lockery Board of Education Lockery Frostina Marstein Charles TE Cahill Langden Morse High School Scott Bath Opera House Arange Powell Wilson Tparent-Teachers’ Association TV O Pamacus Players Company

Land of Dreams Comes True in School Play at Morse High

The Morse high school assembly hall hosts a playful production on April 1 featuring Alma Allen as Minnie and Betty Wright as Bessie. Fairy Queen Jean inette Shackford stars as the guide into the Land of Dolls with a chanted invitation to see what unfolds.

Assembly Hall Morse High School Minnie Bessie Alma Allen Betty Wright Jeaninette Shackford

Bath Board of Trade Honors Judge Glidden for Ferry Hearing

The Bath Board of Trade expresses sincere gratitude to Judge Walter S. Glidden for his able conduct of the ferry rate hearing before the State Highway Commission. The executive committee voted unanimously to extend thanks to him and asked the message be printed in the Bath Independent. George L. P. Larrabee, secretary.

Bath Board of Trade Walter S. Glidden Bath Maine State Highway Commission George LP Larrabee

Beacons Crown Church League Champions at Close

The YMCLA church basketball league finished Saturday night with Corliss edging Universalist 25 15 in a tight finish. Winter defeated Wesley 88 21 while Central overwhelmed Elm 31 8, leading 25 0 at halftime.

Central Winter Universalist Wesley and Elm Tost PC Diena Nty Cagta SN Arese Oe Wesley Ymcla Church Corliss-Universalist South End Elm OIS

Winter 33 Wesley 21 in rugged battle

Oliver scored seven baskets to lift Winter to a 33 21 victory. Bartlett and Davis led Wesley with scoring, while An liker and Jenkins each added three baskets for Winter.

Oliver Anliker Jenkins Bartlett Davis Wesley Winter Tlarr Rf Ett Oliver Ty Peewee Ste Pe Eee Were Ees Rowere Jenkins Austin Spec Goma F. G Davis Rf Stewart Hatch Hilnore

Odd Ladies Hold March Quarterly Session in Maine

The Odd Ladies held their March Quarterly Session in Waterville and other towns with three candidates receiving degrees. A noble dinner was served by Myrtle lodge and a committee led by Eva Atwood organized the event. Mary Curtis and Gertrude Stewart of Bath won Supreme titles. The note adds that Northwest flour mills increased output by 25 percent since 1920.

Odd Ladies Government — of Maine U. O. of Odd Fellows Hall Waterville Auburn Lewiston Porthand Brunswick Ladies of Myrtle Lodge Eva Atwood Elizabeth Goodwin Nettie Teeling Z. Kingsbury Florence Emmons Northwest

Church League Heads Hold Monthly Meeting

Sabh Y. M. C. A. Church basketball league convened at the association rooms with 7.10 start. President Floridge R. Wright announced a fourth annual track meet set for March 26 and entries due by March 21. A three year basketball cup is planned with donations sought, and the Third Annual League Banquet is scheduled for April 1 with committees named and meetings urged.

Sabh Y. M. C. A. Church Association Rooms Floridge R. Wright Rev F. J. Littlefield Ray Parks Lloyd Tooker Albert S. Noyes Alfred W. Neal Arthur TD. Brown Elbridge R. Wright William ©. Perkins Rudolph C. McRae Harold J. Carter William (. Perkins C. Lloyd Tooker Albert H. McMain William C. Terkins Albert S. Moves Church League Elbridge RN Wright Flt Littlefield Merritt A. Mitchell Elbridge Tt George W. Scudder Herbert TL. Douglas Perkins

Bowlers Lead But Pirates and Red Sox Battling

High single by Heath 1338. High team single Red Sox 230. High five strings Reynolds 58 percent. High team total Red Sox. Pirates contest ongoing as Batting clash unfolds.

Pirates RED Sox Heath Reynolds Times Sox Cubs Senators Dodgers

Morse Closes Season With Victory Over Gardiner Quintet

Morse High edged Gardiner at home 14-15 in a late rally, overcoming Decker’s eye injury and Oliver’s absence. Decker sank two late free throws, Bud Hagan scored the winning basket off the backboard after a loose ball scramble, earning Morse an eighth win against four losses.

Morse High Gardiner Tonple Morse Bill Oliver Decker Morse Bud Wincan Bath Ralph Crocker Jon Doyle Lydon Phil Eaton Bud Hagan Crookey Lyden Eaton Hagin

Morse Girls Team Disbanded by Principal Order

Morse High School disbanded its girls basketball team for the season after infractions by a few on a recent trip. Principal Arthur J. Scott hewed to discipline over athletics to prevent discredit to the school.

MORSE Scott Morse High School Arthur J. Scott South Thorthind Bath

Cross Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues

A compact list of crossword clues covering country names, verbs and nouns. Includes horizontal and vertical entries with hints like to hide lease tree and harbor among others for a puzzle page feature.

Auburn Dominates Bath In Three Game Volleyball Series

A large crowd at the YMCA gym watched Auburn defeat Bath two games to one in a three match series. Auburn took the opener 15 5 and the middle game 15 10, while Bath surged to 15 10 in the final contest. Captain Loraine Price for Bath led with seven points, Alden Smith had nine for Bath, and Auburns strong passing and killing impressed despite Baths strong showing.

Auburn Y. M. C. A Bath Y Auburn Bath Loraine Price Charlie Heath Dr. Bagdikian Harry Passmore Alden Smith

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