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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1924

Page

6

Morse High Beats Rumford in East Home Clash 14 to 0

Morse High, led by Capt. George McMann and Joe Butler, toppled Rumford’s Stephens High 14 to 0 at Kelley Field. McMann scored on a 35 yard run and Butler added a 2nd TD, with McMann converting both after touchdowns as Morse dominated with a punishing line and sharp backfield play. The Blue and White built pressure from the outset, forcing seven Rumford punts and racking up 14 first downs to Rumford’s one.

Capt. McMann Joe Butler Morse High Stephens High Rumford Kelley Field Morse George McMann Joe Ia Oberlander Teddy Veilleux Doyle Teddy George Butler Runford Trynard Thoth McManus Romford McMinn Hayward Burgess Teddy Pinkham Vinson Carlton Bonney Dow Miller Shippen Albert Ellis Gelvariski McMann Dbutley Hamilton Hawley Galvariski Eng Sorensen Reinford Matheson Veilleux Traiiston Tramilton Ruinford MceMann Capt McCabe Shinnen Kersey Ron Homford McMarin Brawley Filis Dutler Mills Gard Starrington Longley Martha Bates Small Callen Pinson Mike Zoome Morse Rumford Bonney le Re Sorensey Harrington Langley Carroll Bates Talbot Kents Hill Wolstenholme

Glorious Girl musical by Bath talent at Columbia Theatre

The Glorious Girl musical extravaganza by Cosmopolitan club at Columbia Theatre features patronesses and a large volunteer committee. The piece showcases various groups and dances including Glorious Girl dance, Artists chorus, Radio girls, Snow White ballet, Persian ballet, Oriental ballet, and more. Also notes Mrs Hiram T. Stevens and Mr and Mrs William E. Palmer enjoyed an automobile trip to Springvale and Sanford.

Cosmopolitan Club Columbia Theatre Lillian Frost Oliver Moses Daniel T. Dougherty Francis G. Cooke Miriam W. Kimball Glorious Girl Dance W. S. Newell Dougherty Foote F. H. Kimball Miss White John Ll. Wilson, Jr Hester Rose Jack Shaw McFadden Frank Hodgdon Arline McNeil Bessie Mikels Candy Mildred Nichols Mitchell Frost Greenleaf Allan Spear Hiram T. Stevens

Totman Library Committee Votes to Buy Chapel as Center Home

Albert F. Totman library committee met at the town hall on Wednesday and voted to immediately purchase the chapel at the Center for a future library. Repairs will follow. Local notices mention residents and events around Bath and surrounding areas, with cold snap impacts and town building renovations.

Albert F. Totman Albert FP. Totman Town Hall Page A. Wyman Parker Thlead Sergt Edward Thirvington Sanford Alston Ed. Oliver Parker Bath Capt Henry Butler Sebasco Hgh Street Chester B. Oliver Bethel the Basin Andrew Perry Starry Gilmore Revere Mass. Wis Mrto Alc. Drown Sunshine Pill Farm Tiattie Heald Alphonzo Dube Augusta Thomas McCormick Springvale Anthony Thomas Mrie Carlson Barker Stead George Dbrannen State Road Charles V. Minott Ada Catherine Boston Squirrel Pointe Light Basil Tunt Royal Melntire Squirrel Point Light James BE. Percy Cox's Head New Bergen N. J Whitefield

Bath man aids nationwide drive to fund Union Seminary

Ministers from four denominations unite to raise four million dollars for Union Theological Seminary in New York. Rev. David L Wilson of Central Church leads Bath participation. the seminary is interdenominational and affiliated with Columbia and New York Universities. Rockefeller Jr has already pledged over 3.3 million dollars, with another donor offering 1.25 million on a condition.

Union Theological Seminary New York Bath David L. Wilson Central Church Union Seminary America Columbia John J. Rockefeller, Jr

Central League chicken pie supper draws large crowd

The League of the Central church served a chicken pie supper Tuesday night at the Parish house to over 125 people and will add about IT to their treasury. The November committee led by Mrs William TH Small arranged a menu of chicken pie salad doughnuts pies and coffee with decorations of red alder berries and pine.

League of the Central Church William TH. Small Owen Ledyard Laura Appleton Ralph Whitehouse Ralph Bragg Almon Perry Lula Turner Orrin Frye Marius Page Horace P. Morse Fred Thompson Ethel Oliver Ruth Ledyard Mary Appleton

Bangor women defeated in caucuses for city government

Women candidates for nominations as members of Bangor's next city government were defeated in the caucuses. The Bangor election comes on Nov. 25. Pomona grange is meeting with West Bath grange today. It is the annual meeting. WANTED At once small farm good view for salt water wood for home use Frank Conant R 2 Lewiston Me 11-20-aw

Bangor Cty Pomona Grange West Bath Grange Frank Conant Lewiston

Winnegance’s Week in Maine Ends with Big Haul and Tales

Four Winneganee youths Earle P Morse Stuart Day Albert Morse and Lloyd Rogers returned from a week in Northern Maine with seven inches of snow near Greenville. They shot partridge rabbits and brought two deer a 160 pound doe and a 140 pound chuck plus sighted a moose a black bear and two bobcats. They plan to hunt again next year. The village hosts a busy week of social events including a shooting match and a Thanksgiving dance at Bridge Hall.

Earle P. Morse Stuart Day Albert Morse Lloyd Rogers Maine Greenville Tal Vtueworthy Trueworthy Sam Heonter Gorham Doris Yarmouth Bathe Tasker Baron Charles TE. Hewitt Portsmouth Bridge Hall Squaw Club Harry ©. Webber Fred Lo Parks Elizabeth Morse John G. Morse George M. Eaton Alice Colson Frank Perry Marietta Parshley Gardner Winfield W. Morse Elsie Allegrin Day Z. AL Treeworthy Marion Morse Omar Perry Sherman I. Morse Williamy Lemont Tarry C. Williams Edward Blaisdell Kittery Omar KR. Verry Portland Thatcher Pinkham Leon Pennell Elizabeth Stevens Charles BE. Preble High Street Omar KR. Perry Fred 3. Coombs Walter Marco Marco James FE. Perry J. A. Merry Sagadahoe County Pomona Grange West Bath Alton Oliver Chester Talbot Omar R. Perry Gertrude Coombs Amy Coombs Campbells Pond Arthur Perry James Perry Meadowbrook Charles Rogers Clifford Road Standish House Belle Hunt Topsham

River runs at record low on Kennebec due to drought

Long drought and strong north wind pushed Kennebec River to its lowest level in 15 years at Augusta. Water drop exposed boulders that had stayed submerged for years, according to observers who track river conditions.

Kennebec Augusta

Man ends life with iodine and firearm in Boothbay Harbor

Freeman Hodgdon fifty of Boothbay Harbor used iodine and a public safety item to shoot himself in his brother Eugene Hodgdon’s home in the Tented City district early last Wednesday. The body was found the same night after a report of two gunshots heard about four that morning. Hodgdon, a lobster fisherman, had planned suicide and hid the bottle and weapon. two cartridges in the weapon had been fired when his body was discovered.

Freeman Hodgdon Boothbay Iarbor Eugene Harry PF. Morin Lewis Spicer Bedford Street Hodgdon Isade Eugene Hodgdean Freeman Siveide West Boothbay Jackson Betsy Tlodgdon Torving Richmond Bath Irank Boothbe Viarbor Idella Porbes Porthind Load Pinkham Boothbay Harbor

Pine Tree club notes show strong leadership and varied activities

The Pine Tree club records a busy year with Robert Towle as president, member growth, a library, seniors’ demonstrations, and a Bear Pond field day. Members describe gardening profits, a second prize at Topsham fair, and plans for next year despite leadership distance. A Bowdoinham cooking project highlights early efforts and a long yeast bread bake.

Jen Hierbert Pernald Topsham Pine Tree Club Robert Towle Bob Department of Agriculture DatleGius Bear Pond Mount Ararat Topsham Fair

First Masonic Dance Delights Members at Temple Hall

The first Masonic Social Association dance of the season drew a large crowd at the Temple banquet hall Friday. Grindell's orchestra provided superb music and intermission refreshments included ice cream and fancy crackers by Olympia. Committee members were Edward W. Sampson John Wilson Maurice Haynes Dr S B Mullin Joy Colby William A Furber.

Masonic Social Association Temple Grindell Olympia Edward W. Sampson John Wilson Maurice Haynes Dr. S. 8. Mullin Joy Colby William A. Furber

Decorative art by Bath woman draws attention at home

Mrs. Litefield of Turck Street is featured for her refined decorative work. She restores antiques, revives parchment shades, paints on glass, and crafts clocks, mirrors, and ceramic pieces with period designs. Her pieces use Maine-sourced scenes and detailed color work, attracting orders from Maine and beyond.

Poe Yias Hayes Litefield Turck Street Stone Creeks Dun Geers Lee Enterprise Jnstems Maine Wegie

Man Charged With Reckless Driving in Cambridge

Thavid J. Jackson of Cambridge was arraigned in municipal court on a complaint by State motorcycle patrolman Harry L. Thompson alleging reckless driving. The case was continued to Friday to allow witnesses to be secured. The incident in Woolwich involved a Dodge sedan driven by Mrs. Addie E. Snow of Redhind, which was sideswiped and upset, damaging the vehicle.

Thavid J. Jackson Cambridge Mass Harry L. Thompson He Meade Thompson Woolwich Jackson Addie E. Snow

Auditing Panel Finds Campaign Statement Correct

The Bath auditing committee chaired by Sidney L. Eaton M A Ferguson Roger Skillings and Allan Spear announce for the benefit of contributors to the recent Y campaign that they have carefully examined Charles H. Oliver's campaign statement and find it correct and unusually well prepared.

Bath Sidney L. Eaton M. A. Ferguson Roger 0. Skillings Allan Spear Charles H. Oliver Oliver

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Bath Talent William E. Palmer Phippsburg Moosehead Lake Bath Savings Institution Dereanel Tor Otter Nate el Havin Hensewerk Sunmuiner Amd Orion Frances J Nellie Needle Sally Needle Sally Toys and Girls Club Elch eMy Ain York Beach Florida Nelli Needle Ally Wason T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Veterans Wylie Lemont John Shaw Fred E. Hooper New York City Shenandoah Harry Litchfield
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