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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1925

Page

4

Buzzell Presides as Maine Senate Leader in New Legislature

The Maine Legislature convened with Hodgsdon C. Lyngzell of Waldo county named Senate president and William Tudor Gardiner of Gardiner elected House speaker. Seats were drawn for the session and the new executive council took office as Governor elect Ralph Brewster was set to be inaugurated. Contests for postmaster and secretary positions drew narrow votes while a slate of state officers and councillors was named.

Sun Hodgsdon C. Lyngzell Waldo County William Tudor Gardiner Gardiner Ralph O. Brewster Aten Senate Mr. Bunzell Frederick W. Hinckley Cumberland County Harmon G. Allen York Buzzell House George C. Wing, Jr Wing Frederick W. Linckley Mer. Hinckley Allen Royden V. Brown Bingham Chester T. Winstow Raymond A. F. Ashford Augusta Mellen ‘Lyron Vownal William W. Brown Bowdoinlam Philip E. Carroll Seadwest Harbor Edward Moody John ‘Te Fowler Augusti Senator Hinckley Winston Charles F. Tibbetts Charles Adam Liberty Frank 2 Washburn Perry A. J. Stearns Norway William S. Linnell Portland Ralph FP. Burnham Auburn Leroy Folsom Norridgewock Guy C. Torrey Bar Iarbor Belmont TH. Smith Bangor Nebert J. Peacock Solon Clarenge Pe, Dow Bar Harbor William H. Waterhouse Old Town George BF. Mansfield Jonesport Harry J. Lane Lewiston Louis J. Brann

Bath Young Men's Christian Association Forms Plans

Regular board meeting of Bath Y M C A discusses funding a physical director for grammar school boys. Committees are named for membership and activities, with funds pursued from Bowdoin College and local donors. The group approves hosting the State U M ball tournament in Auburn on Jan 17 and plans a possible local event next year.

Bath Young Men's Christian Nllion Edward B. Smith Rodger DD. Skillings Charles C. J Low William (. Perkins Allium Spear Hardin Harry FE. Morin M. A. Ferguson William White Edward Sewall Charles R. Oliver Carroll Watson J. Horace McClure Frank DT. Nichols Cl O2. Wilson Alt. Stuart Sidney J. Boron Aiken Tairdin Sendder Swetnuaim Charles T. Oliver Bowdoin College Deross Ro Nichols Allan Spears EL Od. Mardin Exect U. M Auburn le Wits

Eagles Win Contest From Baxter Players

In the Interclub league the Eagles guesting Bath Veteran Firemen association at Baxter hall edged the Baxters 11 to 3. standings show Winneganes and Modern Woodmen close behind. Friday’s game at Woodmen hall could reshape the top spots.

Eagles Bath Firenun Association Baxter Hall Laddies Baxters Winnegance Woodmen Knights of Columbus Woodmen's Winneganee

Americans fail in appreciating own prosperity

Arthur K. E. Dunning, former Bath boy and secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin, sails from New York to Germany aboard the Columbus. He asserts Americans are prospering in nearly all basic industries and warns against Europe’s export growth, praising mass production and US plant inspections. He recounts engagements with several chambers and clubs across major cities.

Arthur KE. Dunning Bath American Chamber of Commercce Berlin New York Germany Columbus Uss United States Dunning America Mrs. Dunning Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Washington

Old High School renamed Central Grammar School in town

The Board of Education renamed Old High School on High Street to Central Grammar School at its meeting with all members present except Rev Samuel A Evans. They approved sharing half the cost of hot lunch dishes with two parent teacher associations for students, aiming to serve hot meals daily during the extended school day.

Spear Smith Y. M. Cmnss Morse High Old High School High Street Winter Street Central Grammar School Board of Education Samuel A. Evans Domestic Science Ella Carey Esther Perry Duany Lucinda Bailey Domestic Science Department Bat

Sewall Chapter Holds January Meeting

Colonel Pimamer presided at the Sewall chapter January session with Mrs. Aten Trish as hostess. About 20 present enjoyed the afternoon as plans for a cared party and a Thursday after-meeting at the Cosmopolitan were discussed. Mrs. Bowden Lilly of Boston was admitted to membership. Clippings on historic events were read and discussed. Miss Annie Palmer to entertain activities committee on the last Tuesday of the month.

Pimamer Sewall Mer Aten IM Trish Bowdein Lilly Boston Annie Palmer Actvities

Sudden Death of Charles W. Dennis in West Roxbury

Charles W. Dennis of West Roxbury Mass died suddenly Sunday in a Paulkner hospital after a septic pneumonia. He was a well known traveler who had visited Bath for 100 years. He leaves a wife Agnes Hodgman of Warren and a cousin Mrs Edwing Mayers.

Paulkner Charles W. Dennis West Roxbury Mass Bath Pevenges Agnes Hodgman Warren Edwing Mayers Dade

Bowdoinham Relief Association annual meeting notes

Bowdoinham Relief Association held its annual meeting at J. H. Ames office. Officers elected for the year include Charles McEwen president WP Nealey vice president J. H. Ames secretary Ethel Temple treasurer Alma Kendall and J. E. Cornigh R. D. Varinten trustees. Members numbered 145 at organization and dues are requested to fund hospital relief.

Bowdoinham Relief Association J. H. Ames Charles McEwen WP. ©. Nealey Ethel Temple Alma Kendall J. E. Cornigh R. D. Varinten Treasury Ethel Littlefield Miriam H. F. Cheney Mosher Capt. Adams George Denham C.J. Browne Ridge Itoration Alexander John HH. King West Kennebec L. G Vernon Lowell O. G Charles Melwen Philip Nealey Rinaldo Purinton Caleb Sedge ‘Ley Josiah Fulton al Terme W. O Browne Augusta Senate I. B. Cornish Charles Rumyrill A. W. Pike R. DP. Purinton Sagadahoe Fertilizer Co Harry Purington John Purington Brunswick Charles L. Browne Dummer Sewall PD. A. Re Bath A. Cannon D. Purinton Mary Lily Ellis Purinton Boston Mass C. O. Purinton John P. Jewell Quincy Hs Hon W. J. Bonney Mrt Coffin Henderson FL Os Lancaster John Keating B.S Robert Adams Needham Benjamin Adams He. EB. Cornish Kendall Borse Melver Place Bowdoin Ohio Chivas Fogg America Peevinton R. O D. Purinton

Dunlap Couns elect N Cross recorder to fill vacancy

A stated conclave of Dunlap couns elected N Cross as recorder to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ralph O. Dyite. Miss Henrietta Flint of Bangor returned Monday after two weeks with her aunt Mrs Albert Flint of Farrin street.

Dorving Davie Corhain Normal School Chieistmas William Davie Gravite Street Ase Dunlap Counsell N. Cross Ralph O. Dyite Henrietta Flint Bangor Albert Flint Farrin Street

Bath couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Samuel BB Martin celebrated 50 years of marriage with an informal afternoon and evening gathering at their Bath home 95 Lincoln Street. Hon Forward W Larrabee gave a congratulatory speech as relatives from Auburn Gorham and Bath attended. The couple, natives of Alma N Y, have four daughters and five sons and many grandchildren.

Samuel BB. Martin Lincoln Street W. Larrabee Mr. Martin Lawrence Martin Cora Edna Martin Louise Irish Auburn Martin United States Andrew Martin Stuth Sophousia Martin William T. Martin Alma Laurens Ambrose Snow Rockhand Ife Bath Arrowsie LTO Chester G Beverly Roscoe C Lowell Mass Everard S Lewiston Cedric K Lawrence DB. Martin Florence I Trish Alberta Keyes Bellows Fails Misses Cortney Edian M. Martin

Bath Scouts Defeat Edward Little Juniors

Representative George A. Baker travels to Augusta for the opening of the 2nd legislature and will reside at the YMCA during the session.

BATH Edward Little, Jrs George A. Baker Augusta Y.M.C.A

Maine considers Kennebec tunnel plan to replace bridge

J J Bedell of Auburn urges the 1925 Maine Legislature to study a Kennebec tunnel for railroad and road traffic at Bath as an alternative to a bridge. He cites a $5,000,000 cost, a 100 year life, and plans to seek a chartered corporation with O Rourke Engineering.

Maine Kennebec Bath J. J. Bedell Auburn Bedell Androseoge Portland Lewiston Elect Brewster Boston Elevated Railway O'Rourke Engineering Corporation New York City Maine Central Carter Representative Wing, Jr

Voters Commit Funds for Morse High Cafeteria Renovation

The North Center PelA group voted to contribute at least a specified amount for cafeteria lunch room equipment at Morse High School. A Saturday food sale at MeKadden's Pharmacy, led by Mrs. Charles 2. Parnham, aims to raise more funds. Mrs. Arthur Crockett of the Red Cross spoke on welfare work and local efforts to support families in Bath, noting the Red Cross role in assisting the Colonial embassy and Christmas tree outreach.

North Center Morse High School MeKadden Charles 2. Parnham Arthur Crockett The Red Cross Bath

Morse Teams Ready For Weekend Basketball Action

Morse high to host Brunswick boys and Hallowell girls this Friday and Saturday at the Y. Morse boys face veteran Brunswick, a tough foe likely to push Morse close. Morse girls meet Hallowell with the band providing music. game time eight. Tickets on sale afternoons at the Y. Arthur Sampson of North Street passed away Tuesday in Portland.

Morse High Brunswick Hallowell Morse Shallowell Morse Band Arthur Sampson North Street Portland

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Gabe Coats Bath Department Store Maine Senators Glyde Ro Chapman Belfast Roy C. Tish Delfask Wish Clarence Sumner Daniels John K. Turner Patrick IL. Fitzgerald Frank W. Ball J. Mines Thornitton William J. Bonney Bondoialiery Raymond Fellows Tanger Men’s Furnishings Bridge-Merrill Baxter Players Neagle Whalen Warner R. Milley Dunbar Anderson Magles T- Baxters Smiles Lemont Farrell Tomar Eustes Thosaason Eveard Robiehau Nelson Heun Hall Haggett Perry Cothran Shaughnesery Eagles Hagles Allen McDougal Wete Kaugies Fortin Pero Jeague Winneganes Legion Eagles Baxters Paraham M. Conley Roberts Tl Eagles Cribbage McMann Blaisdell Hart the Central Grammar Sewall Bowdoinham Cross Brunswick & Enter’s Samuel B. Martin Bath Boy Scouts Edward Little Junior High Edward Little Boys Scolte Small Boutin Jackson Veilleux Savage G Grant Mer E. L. Jr. High Hull Abbott Kirtley McCormick Cooper, Bates P.T.A
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