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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1928

Page

5

Wesley Lads Win The YMCA Church League Track Meet

A strong Wesley church team dominated the YMCA Church League meet on Saturday night winning five of ten events and sweeping the high hurdles. Capt. Alec Burden led with 114 points as Red Davis and George Barker also starred, setting a 440 yard record and pushing Barker’s high jump near five feet. Wesley won the final Wesley Central relay, finishing with 64.4 seconds.

Wesley Church Y. M. C. A. Church League Central Beacon Corliss Forrest L. Littlefield Alec Burden Red” Davis Wesley George Barker Morse Davis Allie Jewett Morse High Barker Battle Barker Red Davis Davs Wesley Lad Red Rowland Meister Gus Meister Beacon Street Rollins Universalist Bates Morseman Victor Paquet George Carker Snipe Trott Russell Elm Young Rollins Mier Johnny Roberts Brown Wesley Gang Norton Box Trott Cook Wesley Nose Leeman Seekins Farrell Winter Street Jewett Jenkins Burden Roberts Eli Ord Milo Paquet

Richmond Notes and Local Notices Highlight Community Events

Richmond hosts a Methodist chapel gathering with 116 men served a baked beans supper followed by a short song service and moving pictures. Republicans meet to select delegates for district and state conventions while Emerson Lane post American Legion stages its fifth annual minstrel show at the opera house.

Arthur Morris EK. C. Heath C. Blake Freeman Wood Charles Blake EF. C. Heath Richmond Selectmen’s Office Bangor John Parker Margaret Peabody Sadie Wood William F. Diham William Fr. Dunham George Hawkes Seth Watson Bo R. Temple Harold Libby Roy Gilpatrick Edwin R. Sewart Laura Stilphen James Roberts Bo Tarr Ray Toothaker John Jordan Charles W. Messenger Byron Ll. Ludwig Eva Yeaton Carl Curtis Leslie F. Roberts Victor R. EB. Carey Frank Rice Harold Harford Don Cate Russell Hatfield Donald Foster Cy White Charles Leon Joe Dogan Milton Winkham Ernest Grant Frances Sherman Chester Foster Ray Merrifield Edmund Sylvain Gerald Goodwin Roy Dickenson George Shaw Gerald O'Neil John Bixon Edward Pinkham Earl Preble Edmund Sylvian Frank Tseedle Dresden Inez Stinson J.C. Burnham Portland Marle James Topsham Aid of Enterprise Grange Ernest Stuart Gardner Street Charles Alexander New Front Street B.C. White Augusta Ulaveld Warford Vilda Mary Maine General Hospital Viola Duren R. M. Ordway Skowhegan William Miller Bowdeinham Charles Pushard South Dresden Myrtle Gordon Auburn Helen ‘Claflin Waterville John Hartford Charles Lamson Saco J. K. Grant Riday Sagadauhye Enterprise Litchfield Brother Huntley Robert Edison Little Son Barre Albert Merrifield Harlowell James Hamilton Reed Jack Church Street Henry Peterson St. Amboise Catholic Church Plorence Watson J Bath Hospital Warren S Nason Rusagerie N.S J. Horace McClure H. P. Small Bath Leon Ladd William R. Fairclough Cecil Richards Ernest Elwin Richards

Moore Stewart wedding in Bath at Nazarene Church

Fenton Moore and Arletta Stewart of Bath wed Saturday night at seven with Rev. Howard WP Jett of the Church of the Nazarene presiding in his apartments on Russell Street. Attendants included John Stewart and a bridesmaid Greenleaf. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lewis, works at Hyde Windlass Co. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart of Walker Street. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents.

Ard William W. Fairclough Thomas Stone Afigasta New England Tel Tel.o Warren Weacock Gardiner Carl Fibbs Chester Call Front Street Pathe Methodist Chapel Harold Harford Chester Call House Lee King Courtney Hinkley Porth Lara Dunn George Bangs Prunswick Kimball Street Clarence Moore Wortland Melvin Hutchinson Augusta Mire Walter Lint Waterville Syde Lint Earl Cronp Farmington N. IL Carl Curtis John Young Cleveland Mariner Darrah Street William Nichols South Gardiner Grace Mealey Auburn Thomas Hinkley Gardiner Hospital George Wilson Winthrop Ralph Lowell Windham Charles Hall Cedar Grove Byron Ludwig Charles EB. Tallman William S. Fairclough Tallman Solon Purinton Teller-Kent Co Ivan M. Richardsoon General Assembly Carroll Young Edward Favor C. H. Bryant Maine State Library Circle of Knowledge Frances Sherman Florence Maxwell Charles Allen Dresden Jon George K. Macomber Florida H. E. Houdlette Wiliam R. Fairclough John Merrill Post Forner Watten Harry Peterson New England George Yeaton Massachusetts Masonic Banquet Hall Mt. Carmel O. BE. S Richmond Fire Department Henry Peterson Woburn Mass Jellison School Mirian Browne Flise Browne Halver Francis Clarice Verrill Arline Wildes Gilbert Wildes Keith Wildes Myra Dunn Cassie A. Averill Charles M. Averill Freeman Mosher North Front Street Richmond James E Charlotte (Brown L. W. Grundy Methodist Church Cotton's Cemetery Frank Merriman Harold Averill J Charles Crissey Brooklyn Lyte Lint Wallace N. Price Wallace Curtis Howard Curtis Fenton Moore Arletta Stewart Bath Howard WP. Jett Church of the Nazarene Russell Street John Stewart

Five Islands Ladies' Aid Meets For Sewing And Social

Five Islands Ladies' Aid gathered Thursday afternoon to sew and listen to the radio with good attendance. Mrs. Verey Savane joined the group. Members and visitors with local names such as Mowe Berry Reed and Stevens attended various town events and visits to Bath and Georgetown Centre, while a number of community activities and upcoming school events were noted.

Mra L. H. Mowe Mra. Verey Savane Wool Berry Woolwich Wisom Alton Berry AML Mr. Berry T. W. Scott Weston Mass Mis Phiereld Rowe Gearize Library Dobbs Merry Aloen Marr Vernon Gray Bath Raymond Belanger J. F. MacMahian Alton Reed Grange Csair Stevens Ellsworth Minkhan Georgetown Centre Esther Worthing God Johu Phibedeau Seguinland Charles Winkleton Ogi Lloyd Pinkpul Vieter Pindar Porthiil Grange du Victor Pinkham Little Ester Mary Louise Andrews Hospital Boothbay Lyidiy Winkham JD. R. Stevens Lloyd Winkhinn Pinthean Pinthean the Other, Mrs. Pinkham’s Side Standing the Longest and L. HH. Rowe

Morse High School Poplar Students Enter in Contest

Morse high school students vote for the most popular at in school contest closing April 14. Votes are cast at McFadden's Pharmacy Olyvaspia Confectionery John J Desmond Webber's Drug Store Footer's Small Radio Shop.

Morse High School McFadden's Pharmacy Olyvaspia John J. Desmond Webber’s Footer’s Elizabeth Deering Dorothy Conley Winifred Aderton Dorothy‘Thompson Dorice

Work Pomona Degree On 54 Candidates

Following a regular West Truth grange meeting a special Sagadahoc ponies session was held where the fifth degree was conferred on 54 candidates in the presence of TGE persons. David Trenderson appointed a committee for an upcoming card party. Next Monday’s grange session will feature motion pictures after the business meeting presented by Divant M. Patten of the local New England Tel Co.

West Truth Grange Sagadahoc Ponies TGE David Trenderson Eleanor Drake Edith Rech Alice Johnson Grange Divant M. Patten Muglind Tel & ‘Pel. Co

Reparations in Kind Boost German Goods Ad

Berlin reports that compulsory reparations in kind, though painful for many Germans, are serving as strong advertisement for German products. Baron von Rheinbaben notes in Jugoslavia that railway and telephone material supplied as reparations are German made, promising future customers. Krupp of Essen negotiates with France for agricultural machinery, while Germany wins orders on steel rails to South Africa amid underbidding British tenders.

Berlin Baron Rochus von Rheinbaben Dalkanes Jugoslavia Krupp First of Essen France Union of South Africa Germany

Billiard Rivalry Roars At Colonial Club Amid Claims

Colonial Club billiard scene heats as Reginald Stacy and George Fields urge an open challenge to Mel Haggett and Kodney Ross. Claims of a clique controlling the crown spark a brewing intra club contest with threats of new contenders and renewed practice sessions.

Wollon Reginald Stacy George Fields Med Promis Og Yen Mel Haggett Cub Kodney Ross Stacey Sporremanstin Mr Staves Mr. Fields Mr. Stacey Stacey-Fields George Mel Rodney Tusicians Kingery

North-Center PTA reports successful spring sale

North-Center PTA cleared more than 60 dollars at a spring sale held Tuesday afternoon in Grace Church parish house Oak Street. Mrs. Phyllis Gannon chaired the event and led a team that displayed fancy and useful articles along with candy, home cooked foods, aprons, and baked goods.

North- Center Tal Grace Ehurch Oak Street Phyllis Gannon Robert Th. Hateh John A. Lord Dw. Pease Bh. Mason Wright L. FP. Gaamen John J. Tackett John McConley Harold Avery

Teachers host dinner for Weeks Mitchell and Winneganee staff

Teachers from Weeks Street Mitch ell and Winneganee schools attended a dinner in the South End PLT. Mrs. William H. Small presented Mrs. Anna Averill Sever with a silver service plate from the association. Mrs. Severin recently married Carl A. Severin and plans to move to Detroit at the end of the school year. The group reported substantial work accomplished during the day.

Weeks Street Mitchell Winneganee South End Washington Street William H. Small Association Anna Averill Severin Severin Carl A. Severin Detroit

Vienna Waltz Faces Jazz Challenge as Strauss Tours Europe

In Vienna, Herr Johann Strauss declares the waltz will contend with jazz, predicting change in style akin to fashion shifts. The Vienna maestro and nephew of the famed composer tours Europe as conductor, commenting on evolving musical tastes.

Vienna Johann Strauss Austria Strauss Europe

Mt Patrick Social Enjoyed by Georgetown Community

The Mt Patrick social hosted by the Working League at the First Baptist vestry drew many attendees. The event featured decorative fir boughs and crepe paper, with games and refreshments provided by Mrs Edward Wren and Mrs SLJ Green. Several local residents were noted for travels, illnesses, and family news through the week, including a fatal automobile accident of Gilbert Sorth and a birth recorded for Mrs Ellswerth Levert, naming Wilbur Morris.

Mt. Patrick First Baptist Vestry Edward Wren SL J. Green Mere Edgar Warra Math Farle Hagen Gail Weeelwiel Herowne Tiath Las John Uo Plaekie Georgetown New York Franck Osbern New Neties Art Bance Cebern Vlackie Teeham Marehall Stevens Carrell Powers Nebnhood Pie Watson Arinewick Albie Kesnetds Alwah Gol Pfenrs Dortis Eheal Woolwie George Lackey Powers Woelchel Earle Pagan Vero Gray Five Islands Meniday Georgia M OR Walker Dorothy Piagan Kur Vnelds Marple Resnelds Siebinheed Working League Harold J. Brown and Son Merc. T Aosen

Beacons and Corliss Prep for Monday Showdown

Beacons street team, one of the citys slickest outfits, faces Corliss street church stars Monday in a season finale. Corliss adds Phil Baten and Lauriston Trott to boost depth as North Enders loom, while Beacons confident run toward another victory.

Tren Street Churca Corliss Street Church Stars Corliss Phil Baten God Lauriston Trott North Enders Beacon Street Dbriekhy McMann Brewster Morse Tareman Mitchell Morse Deacon

Anniversary of Neal Dow Birth Observed in Portland

The anniversary of General Neal Dow's birth is marked worldwide this week with memorial services. Bath WOC PUL plans a Friday 1 pm Salvation Army hall meeting to honor Dow with a fitting program. Mrs. Capt. Warren will organize a Home Guards band of Tome Guards after schools close.

Neal Dow O Portland Father Wet Prohibition Temerines Bath Woc Salvation Army Capt. Warren Tome Guards Home Guards

Vitamin D Pill Mysteriously Made in Europe

A new form of vitamin D labeled Vitamin D 1, once believed available only through sun, is reportedly produced in European laboratories and offered in pills with a chocolate-like taste. Public usage is restricted to patients by doctor’s orders.

This One Battles Insects Downy Woodpecker

The Downy Woodpecker is a small common useful bird valued for destroying tree-infesting insects. It helps protect orchards and groves.

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Wesley Lads Wesley Seeme Ee Ee AAA Schumacher Bath Grain Company Derby Walker East Brownfield George N. Libby Solon Wparington Au-gusta Arthur Randall T. F. Southard White Plains South Nazarene Church William Belanger Russel Harford Marie MacMahan Marion Stevens Tesday Ufollis N.Y Popula Work Pomona Colonial Club P.T.A Beacon and Gen Neal Dow
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