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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1922

Page

5

Legion Fair At Armory Hall Delights Crowds

The American Legion fair opened at Armory Hall drawing large crowds with a colorful setup. Vendors offered crafts, candies, apparel, and refreshments while games, raffles, and stage acts kept attendees entertained through the night.

Armory Hall Gene Hart Art Pennell Small Webster Maurice Brown Legion Telegraph Office Charles Snow Lena Richardson Charles Nelson Ralph Mank Galen Ward Gardner Mogess Esther Green Yo Ey Roscoe Shaw Martha Walker Stackalowpa Three Fae Bath Maine Gil Mande Clyde Mains Berth Lesere Marion Hill Lord Lediex Oliver Wax Veres Amd Freeman Crosbky Mirkars Howell Kouith Mary Maiie Sele Perry Thompson de V Pewey & Somes Wariotto Wade Khewki Amd Miewes Wentrice Alice Daerrimg Elem Sewell Pfremerx Madelyn Davie

Girls and Boys Club exhibit at Morse High

Sagadahoc County Loss' and Girls' Agricultural and Home Making Clubs held an annual meeting and exhibition at Morse High School spanning Friday to Saturday. Leaders from Bowdoinham, Topsham, Richmond and Wiscasset presented canning sewing and garden displays. County and state organizers from Auburn and Kennebec county farm bureau oversaw judging. prizes awarded for cooking, canning, sewing, poultry and garden produce.

Sagadahoc County Morse High School Assembly Hall Girlis Richmond George Wren Bowdoinsham Helen Gould Helen Hackett Bertha Hunter Canning Club Topska Whitnes Lhl Shibley Qrrone Br. M. Atherton Auburn Helen I’. Cooper Tum Maine College of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Evunts Venrikon Imk Canning Hortene Williams Frances Fernali Mary Hunter Margaret Fernald Topsham Blanche Graves Sona Fors Kowdinksem Evelsn Robson Wiscasset Francis Libby Olive Kinz Madeline James Marjorie Wren Beatrice Card Barbara Dougisx Lillian Oliver Richmeni Dorothy Dickinson Hazel Hackett Kowdeinham Madelin Patten Lillian Parent Frances Fernald Herbert Towle Topham Karie Pichgett Eredoinham Frances Ferpsld Merton Weelanger Herbert Fernald Bee County Vos Girls Agricultural and Anmnunerd Sendem Merree Hign Saturedayening Merree Hign Saturedayening. Veatrice Kirhmeni Vianehe Grases Torprham Otats Kari Bienigett Bredvinham Vianehe Graves Topeka Mars Hunter Grtboswre Vraseex Fernald Toorham Frazer Hackett Mabel Millay Bowdon Bass Olive King Frances Kibby Madefine James Coking Za Berescherping Theiss Pratt Lorraine Heewie Veroza Moore Jon Éinham Heien Vlaines Advenem Lifion Oser Mertara Derogia Kirke Crsking Wemekerping Masameila Veriegs Muriel Beale Math Prats Eselin Herteots Soredeinham Casning Freme- Fernald Heviene Wiliten Wargaret Yornald Tagerhane Vig Raieimg Ihimemerte Himeiles Haid Warkett Vorndotahans Merhert Feruzlt Voges

Bath Man Maurice Avery Wins Harvard Prize

Maurice W. Avery of Bath wins Harvard University graduate school scholarship with a $1 500 stipend to support his education. The married Bowdoin alumnus, Phi Beta Kappa, taught and led a school, and after earning an MA he plans to become a college professor. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Avery of 2 Court Street and married nurse Alice Naugier in 1919.

Path Frienis Maurice Wesentt Avery Harvard University Graduate School Sam Averys Morse High Hemers Aml Bowdein Sear Ami Boudein Phi Meta Kappa Unu-An Cheel Rockport High -Chewl Harvard Ami Beet Ami Joseph Avery Court Street Alice Naugier Bath City Hospital Gromt Montreal

Thefts Off Clothesline Stun City Neighborhood

Readable notes report multiple thefts from clotheslines in a neighborhood. Items stolen include a bedspread from Cummings Street and a canvas cover for a seeall. Residents describe possible suspects and a search for the missing articles continues with no arrests.

Real estate optimism rises in Bath as demand grows

A Bath report from real estate agents shows an upturn from a low industrial period. More inquirers seek homes, with several local firms noting improved market conditions and confidence. Armistice Day ceremonies at the opera house drew a large crowd and featured Mayor Torrey and Maj. Webber addressing veterans and community memory.

Bath Bath Iron Works, Ltd Kelley Spear C O Hyde Windlaw. Co Torres Roller Watson, Frye Co Congress Shirt Co United Sates Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Fred Reed Henry G. Hodgdon Joseph Charles Footer Roland H. Smith American Legion Opera House George Crockett Oliver Webster Wiscasset Joseph Varnum William H. Tobey George F. Stacey Joseph Torrey Sewall Webster John G. Rogers David I. Wilson Fred I. Hill George Davey James Lester Morse George ©. Webber Eugene M. Desmond Eliot A. Fuller R. E. Perkins John Rogers Desmond Torrey Bath Iron Works Texas Steamship Co Atlantic Maj Auburn France Dempsey and Bergdoll

Bath boy travels south to boost Maine potatoes

Erlon L Newdick chief of Maine Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry left Friday for the Seathers states to promote Maine seed potatoes. He plans meetings in Washington Texas Florida and other key areas to learn and share best practices, coordinating with brokers receivers agents and experiment stations to strengthen Maine seed potato trade and grower representation. The three month survey aims to identify shortcomings and raise Maine potato prospects with funding covered by the transportation firm and state salary.

Erlon L. Newdick Bath Maine Department of Agriculture Agricultural Department Enghind Transportation Washington Bureau of Plant Pathology Texas Maine Tesat Nemadick Florida Newudick Newdick Fimex Mir. Newdick

Eastern Mail Goes by Truck for Early Eastbound Deliveries

A newspaper truck will begin routes at 2:15 am delivering first class mail to Batheast ward and towns including Camden Rockland Thanton Warren Waldoboro Newcastle Deamarinculia and Wiscasset. The plan shifts delivery to early mornings by truck with trains or trolleys returning mail to western towns and aims to give businesses more time to respond the same day.

Bath Camden Rockland Thawanston Warren Waldoboro Newcastle Deamarinculia

Catholics Buy Chestnut Street Property for School Site

St Marys Parish plans a parochial school next spring after purchasing a large Chestnut Street property. Several houses will be relocated to clear the site for construction.

Chestnut Street St. Mary’s Parish

Morse High football team guests of Bath Rotarians

The Morse High football team and Coach Hayward were guests at the Bath Rotary meeting at King Tavern. The event featured the Morse High orchestra and local music leaders. Speakers praised the team’s sportsmanship and fighting spirit, with Coach Hayward and Captain Tommy Bates expressing thanks.

Morse High Hayward Bath Rotarians King Tavern Morse High Orchestra Eugene Desmond George A. Crockett Peter A. Olinto Warren Oliver Kershner City and Bath Rotary Club Wilson Tommy” Bates Tommy W. S. Newell Rotarians Bath N. Gratz Jackson E. M. Fuller Benny” Stover Warren D. Oliver Passmore Y. M J. Edward Drake Same

Old Orchard Votes Bonds for Modern Sewage System

Old Orchard approved bond issuance to fund a modern sewage system recommended by skilled engineers. Work will begin as soon as possible.

Old Orchard

Former Central Church Pastor Returns to Maine

Reverend A F Dunnely returns to Maine to lead a South Bristol church after nearly 25 years away. He resigns from Elmwood Presbyterian East Orange New Jersey where eight years of success followed by a farewell after a capacity service. The move includes a refurbished parsonage with piped heat electric lights and hardwood floors.

Bath A. F. Dunnely Maine South Bristol Elmwood Presbyterian Church East Orange N. d Duniels Central Congregational Church Fitchburg Mass Lowell N. J William H. Jackson Advent Church Middle Street Lorec Ot Dunnels Lucy J. Dunnels Boston

New England Tel Conference Held in Bath

G G S Perkins and R Robbins Jr from the Boston NE Tel office met Bath leaders for a session on service methods and directory work. Local participants included Harry Starbird Mae O Hara Lucien Ames Gilman Seabury Bessie Stimpson Cora Savage O W Joy and Marion Anderson from Brunswick office.

G. G. S. Perkins R. Robbins Jr Boston New England Tel. & Tel Co Bath Harry L. Starbird Mae O'Hara Lucien Ames Gilman Seabury Bessie Stimpson Cora Savage O. W. Joy Wire Marion Anderson Brunswick

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