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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
6
Dromore grange considers weekly or biweekly gatherings at the village community house to ease attendance as winter travel remains difficult. Farle Morse and the community club discuss shifting meetings to boost participation and strengthen the grange while repairs and local events fill the village calendar.
Mrs Joseph Moulton led the afternoon program of the Woman s Missionary society at Winter Street church held Monday at Miss Elsie Folsom s Washington street home. The couple, bound for Rahouri India, described their work, with Moulton heading a large school and sharing insights from seven years abroad.
Charles H. Robinson dies in Dunedin Florida at 86 after a long career in St. Paul Mines and mill equipment wholesaling. He founded Robinson Cary Sands, retired 25 years ago, and lived at 264 Dayton Ave. Survived by widow two daughters and two sisters with ties to Bath and St. Petersburg. Funeral for Edward S. Dunton held in Bath after long illness.
Postmaster Owen announces a planned Christmas day closure of post offices and a 24 hour halt in deliveries to test if staff can enjoy the holiday. Public cooperation is vital to finish mail by Christmas Eve and ensure timely dispatch to handle the season’s heavy volume.
The Bath Y.M.C.A. amateur basketball team trains twice weekly for a lengthy schedule. They aim to face top state teams and bid to join an American Legion league if formed. New players like Teddy Ham Packy McFarland Harold Sonia Alec MacDonald and Nick Micholas join veterans Gilmore Perkins Spinney Dow. The squad prepares for the first game with a Monday practice and a strong opposing five.
Ruby Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Moore married Frank Hanna son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hanna on Sunday evening November 8 at the First Baptist parsonage Georgetown. Rev Edward Kimball officiated as guests from Georgetown and Five Islands attended along with 27 intimate friends and relatives.
The Ladies Aid of Peoples Church elected officers on Thursday with Mrs. Maude Orr as president, Mrs. Nina MacRae as first vice president, Mrs. Helen Leonard as second vice president, Minnie Cressey as third vice president, Mrs. Margerie Coleman as secretary, and Mrs. Marie Colby as treasurer.
Thirty four men and two officers from Battery H of Bath traveled by auto to Richmond to assist the American Legion in its Armistice day observances. They participated in a parade, infantry maneuvers exhibition, and an address by the Methodist pastor, followed by drills, music, and a banquet. Leaders from both posts praised the friendly ties and thanked Richmond for its hospitality before some members returned home and others stayed for the Legion ball.
Coach Ray Hayward of Morse High lists a 16 game schedule for the Blue and White. Matches include Edward Little Cony Brunswick and South Portland with early Dec 4 Lisbon Falls opener in Lisbon Falls and a Dec 11 rematch in Bath. The slate continues through February and into March with games at Bath Augusta Auburn Gardiner Brunswick Biddeford and South Portland venues.
Health Officer Chester Kingsley warns mining households fail to report contagious diseases. State law requires immediate notice within four hours to the local health officer, by phone if possible and in writing. Readmission to school requires a blank from a physician or health officer after illness.
More than eighty dollars was cleared by the Central church League cafeteria supper held last Wednesday. Chicken salad cold pork and ham escalloped potatoes pies doughnuts cheese and coffee were served. Mrs William W Percy was named chairman of the supper committee with Mrs Owen J Led yard as president of the League. Preparations for the annual Fall sale in the parish house on Wednesday are under way.
Stover elected captain of the Bath basketball team after impressing Brunswick in summer play on the baseball squad. He posted a batting average over .500 and won the fielding average with a thousand percent.
Friday’s gale devastated Popham Beach and the wharf of Eastern Steamship Lines. The 80 by 14 foot freight shed was blown off its pier into the Kennebec, then smashed on the shore. Coast Guard crews saved lumber as Capt. Eburney Berry called it the worst storm in 25 years. The town reports extensive building and repair work, plus multiple local notices of guests, travel, and community events amid continuing high winds and river activity.
J H Stacey and George FE McNulty return from a Fastport business trip. Bath visitor Chartes Hyde of Herdscrabble attended Thursday. Society hall dance on Nov 12 drew a large crowd with Reed and Hartleb providing music. Intermission doughnuts and coffee pleased attendees. Mrs McNulty and Miss Hutchins managed the event and merit praise. Jack Burke of Hotel Phoenix visited town. Mrs J H Stacey returns from Lisbon Falls.
The American Association of State Highway Officials notes forty eight states with the Bureau of Public Roads and the Department of Agriculture have completed a decade of modern road building. The interstate system remains only half finished, prompting public push to finish the program while debates on constitutionality are dismissed by highway officials. They cite early visions of interstate highways dating to 1803 and trace federal involvement from 1910s to 1916.
The text reflects on the need to remind the public of facts that were presumed to be thoroughly understood by the committee and by the wider audience, suggesting gaps in how principles or conclusions were internalized. It hints at accountability and the role of memory in public discourse.
The Bath YMCA Church Basketball League for 1925 26 held its second meeting. William C Perkins presided as chair as officers were elected led by Charles W Peterson president and George Wilson Scudder first vice president. A schedule committee and referees team were named and free admission for YMCA members was approved with membership tickets required at the gate. The next session is set for December 8 at 7 30 with adjournment at 8 40.
Contributions during donation week delighted the hospital board at Friday's monthly meeting. A piano was presented for the Nurse's home and nurses welcomed the gift. The board urged further donations of funds and home preserves, jellies, old linen, and similar items, praising the women's board for their work.
There were strong attendances at Tuesday PTA sessions. North Center admitted several new members, raising total to 60, and planned Thanksgiving baskets for distressed families. Tea was hosted by Mrs. Lewis Berry and Mrs. Raymond Powers. At South End, women sewed, made fir pillows, tucked a quilt, and decorated for the annual fair.
The funeral for Ellen S. Wright wife of Charles L. Wright was held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at 1 Gitown street with Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin officiating Selections were sung by the Haydn quartet Mrs Fred D Hill Mrs Milton HH Douglas Fred S Curtis and John Shaw The bearers were Galene Ward Ernest Wood Ralph Mason and Oscar Wright Burial followed at Oak Grove
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