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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1922

Page

6

Winneganee Community Club Meeting and Social Events

A Thursday session saw the club extend the Thanks giving day plans for another week while the members enjoyed a radio evening led by Harold Small. The whist tourney progressed with paired teams and individual scores listed, followed by reports from Evening Workers and Squaw club gatherings at several homes. Multiple social events, illness notes, and a near fire incident at the Zina Eaton house were reported along with holiday planning for Thanksgiving and a planned community house opening.

Winneganee Diay Plains Harold Small Thelub Red Cross Mr. Small Reuben Purington Olney Perry Wilton G. Bates Joseph Bo McCutcheon Charles FE. Preble Omar Perry Tenn Ernest Rogers J. Walker Morse Alpheus Goodwin Joseph TB. McCutcheon John G. Morse Frank Allegrin Parker, Rogers Perry T. Edgar Oliver Reuben Purington Herbert Morse Omar Verry Frank Verry Falwin Sioal Tloyd Rogers Thomas Allegrin Ali Charles Perins Thacher Winkham Harry C. Williams Martha King West Bath Charles Perkins Joshua N. Tibbetts Parker Winfield Groves Tomnford Zina Eaton House Vmarold Small Mystery Club Thatcher Pinkham Marty C. Williams Perkins Warry C. Webber

Stage all set for ship bill debate and vote plan

Congress moves toward piloting the ship subsidy bill with an open rule for unlimited amendments in the House, final vote set for November 29. Leaders including Speaker Gillet and Mondell agreed on three days of general debate followed by three days of itemized amendment. Democratic critics foresee broad amendments, including a prohibition on liquor on ships. Senate opposition looms as the most dangerous hurdle before March.

Congress House Lasker The Shipping Board Mirroie of America Gillet Mondell Campbell Rites Committee Merchant Marine Senate Maret

Firemen must have licenses in licensing board meeting

Licensing boardson Monday night discussed city violations of rules requiring fully qualified licensed operators for steam plants in schools and public places. James W. Melnnes received a steam plant license at St Mary's school and other operators were ordered to obtain licenses. Additional licenses granted included an athletic exhibition manager, victualers, an auctioneer, and a pool hall operator.

James W. Melnnes St. Mary's School John W. Gilmore Mike Morotte Armary Foll Victualers J. W. BB. Barbour Charles H. Cahill Ning Yavern Hotel Phoenix Horatio Mikelsky Mike Leschatos Mayer Torrey Rh, Baxter Oliver Moses

Brunswick Must Have Election In Wake Of Woodruff Death

A special election is required in Brunswick to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Prof. Frank E. Woodruff, representative-elect to the Maine legislature. Town Clerk John W. Riley notified the Secretary of State and Governor Baxter will be asked to issue a writ of election and proclamation setting dates for the primary and filing deadlines.

Brunswick Frank E. Woodruff Maine John W. Riley Woodruf Edgar ©. Smith Woodruff Baxter

Ferry extension approved for Bath State Ferry line

The State Highway Commission granted the requested extension of ferry service on the Bath line after Nov. 30. The plan adds a Woolwich to Bath trip at 6:45 PM on Saturdays with a Bath to Woolwich return at 10:15 PM, pending approval by the Public Utilities Commission. The commission expressed satisfaction at providing this facility for Maine citizens and tax payers and hopes for strong patronage to maintain the service.

State Highway Commission Bath State Ferry Woolwich Bath Highway Commissions Public Utilities Commission Maine

Bath Woman Reaches Eightieth Birthday

Mrs. Mary A. Gowen celebrated her eightieth birthday Sunday at her daughter’s Brunswick road home. Friends called to extend congratulations and presented gifts including a star of money and a pretty birthday cake as all wished her many more happy occasions.

Mary A. Gowen G. M. Crowe Brunswick Road Grewen

Sunday School Board Meets at Wesley Church

Sunday School Board of Wesley church met Tuesday night at Mrs. Arthur G. Olivers home at TO4 Washington street and transacted routine business. The board formed a committee to oversee the Christmas observance with Mrs. Charles B. Brooks as chair and members Miss Lile M. Cahill Mrs. Oliver Walter Day Galen Watson and Mrs. Lloyd G. Daley. Mrs. Oliver served refreshments.

Wesley Church Arthur G. Oliver Washington Street Charles BE. Brooks Lile M. Cahill Walter Day Galen Watson Lloyd G. Daley Oliver

Phippsburg aims to spare Parker Head Cemetery from road

Local dispute in Phippsburg centers on highway plans encroaching near Parker Head Cemetery. The project moves the road west toward the hill to improve alignment while preserving the fence and addressing prior encroachments. Nearby residents and heirs discuss deeds, land boundaries, and the road’s traveled path, with several community notices of work and local visits.

Death of Mrs Myra Siegars Remains Local Tragedy

The community mourns Mrs Myra Siegars who died after a prolonged illness. She leaves three sons and was beloved in church and by neighbors. Services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Berdene officiating. The article notes visitors and social events surrounding the family, including guests at various homes and upcoming fund affairs. Also mentions Charles W Morse returning from Washington and awaiting trial in New York.

Myra Siegars Berdene John Lilly Son Roy AL Fr Wallice Small Point Dorothy Tarbox Helen Lilly C. HW. James Nellie Roberts Frank Robbins

Government to Sell Houses in Bath North End Project

Several observers have inspected brick houses in Bath's North End housing project with plans to buy. Two are already living there. others await Emergency Fleet Corporation paperwork after Maine transfer forms were rejected. More sales are anticipated as new forms arrive and property deeds may be recorded in coming months.

North End Emergency Fleet Corporation Maine Front Street Bath

Review of Morse High Year Ends With Notable Growth

Principal Clinton TD reports Morse High School faced 1921 22 enrollment of 804 with 465 seats, using all day schedule and Junior High space. He cites rising honor lists, improved assemblies and auditorium work, debates, contests, a state relay championship, modest deficit, and calls for a clock and better library as key needs.

Clinton TD Wilson Morse High Morse Mentor Bath Ame Forum Washington Hall the Ark High School Silas Marner Macbeth Hamlet Quentin Durwood Evangeline Morse Edward Little High South Portland Rumford Brunswick Augusta Alkazvin South EndParent-Techers’ Association Morse High School Maine

Mortgage wiped out by Legion at Oak and Washington

The American Legion post of Roland H. Smith post raised over 1100 from a recent fair and paid the mortgage in full on its property at Oak and Washington Streets. The club house will open each evening in winter with Roscoe Perking as house superintendent and Randall Coombs as assistant. A furnace is being installed and a card tournament is planned to brighten winter evenings.

Roland HH. Smith Roscoe Perking Randall Coombs W

Babine Held On Liquor Charge In Municipal Court

Eleazer Babine living near the brick yard on Center street pled guilty in municipal court to manufacturing distilled liquor. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the Supreme court January term in the sum of 2000 dollars. This is his third arrest for a similar offense. Deputies Norris and Aderton and Officer Crowley raided Babine's home Friday night finding a boiler still mash bottles and other apparatus.

Eleazer Babine John A. Norris Chester (. Aderton Dan Crowley

Talks on Henry Ford at Grace church men’s club

Regnar monthly meeting of the Grace church Men’s club met in the parish house on Oak Street with President Joseph F. Carvill presiding. One candidate was admitted. Charles I. Wetherbee delivered an address on Henry Ford including his life and mechanical ability, followed by John B. Burkhardt. Both talks were enjoyed by 25 members as lunch was served and the meeting adjourned at 10:30.

Regnar Grace Church Oak Street Joseph FP. Carvill Charles I. Wetherbee Trury Ford Tle John B. Burkhardt Sanborn Watson

Bath Man Brings Alienation Suit In Maine

Sheriff Raymond F. Phurston of Knox County served papers Saturday on Lincoln El McRae a traveling salesman for Central Maine Power Co in Bath on complaint of Charles W Clifford din of Bath alleging alienation of the affections of his wife Katherine The ad damnum was set at 10000 and property of McRae including an automobile has been attached The case is to be called in Sagadahoc county Supreme court in Bath next January Sk W Bridgham Bath and Frank A Morey Lewiston are attorneys for Clifford and Arthur Littlefield Roeland for McRae

Raymond FE. Phurston Knox County Lincoln EL McRae Central Maine Power Co Charles W. Clifford Din Bath Katherine McRae Sagadahee County Supreme Court Sk. W. Bridgham A. Morey Lewiston Clifford Arthur Littlefield Roeland

Hidden King of England Answer Sparks Curiosity

An elderly man recalls waiting a decade to be asked for the royal family name. Finally, when asked, he proudly declares "To can" and offers any information, highlighting a quirky tale of guarded knowledge and timely opportunity.

England Ocan Old Top

Morse High School Principal Thanks Supporters

Clinton D. Wilson the Morse High School principal expresses gratitude to the pupils teachers School Board members parents and Superintendent for their loyal support in closing remarks.

Clinton D. Wilson Morse High School

Bath Dramatic Club Closes Membership in Days

Bath Dramatic association moves to close its membership list within ten days as the 2000 member cap nears, urging Bath citizens to contact treasurer Allan Spearoer or secretary Miss H Vivian Miller to join. The club plans three high class winter productions with scenery by Coles of Boston, under director H A Huse, starting Thanksgiving night with Rollo's Wild Oat.

Bath Dramatic Association Allan Spearoer H. Vivian Miller Bath Coles Boston H. A. Huse Rollo Masons Association William A. Furber William S. Newell Alice M. Hyde Henry W. Owen, Jr Chester S. Kingsley H. T. Stevens Catherine Torrey

Jolly Halloween Party On Pacific Coast

Master Walton White and the Misses Fernola and Elizabeth Mae White hosted 25 to 80 young guests at the White home 2102 Holly Drive Hollywood. Attire included ghosts witches and hobgoblins with a pumpkin boy and a dapper gentleman in evening dress. Decorations and games created merriment with a ghost presiding in the playhouse. Walton M White, a former Bath boy, resides with his mother Mrs Mary Ey Radloy in Hollywood.

Hollywood Cal Walton White Fernola Elizabeth Mae White Watton M. White Holly Drive Playhouse Walton M. White Mary Ey Radloy Holywood

Florida charms Bath people at St. Petersburg

Mr. and Mrs. Degper W. Oliver report to Bath friends about St. Petersburg Florida praising its climate waters, Northern investment, and tourist amenities. They note 70 to 80 degree winters, two new hotels opening, abundant gardens and produce, and daily swimming in water about 60 degrees. They plan a spring Texas visit and a return in October.

St. Petersburg Pla Bath Degper W. Oliver Bath Friends Frank Brown

China articles exhibited at church mission group

At the Women's Baptist Missionary Society monthly meeting of First Baptist Church, Miss Eleanor Hilton hosted an exhibit of Chinese articles owned by Miss Jane Goodman, sent by sister Florence, a nurse in Pekin. The discussion, led by Miss Winnie Durgin, focused on missions in China as members enjoyed imported China tea and crackers.

Women's Baptist Missionary Society The First Baptist Church Eleanor Hilton Washington Street China Jane Goodman Florence Union Medical Hospital Pekin Winnie Durgin

Harvest Dance At Temple By Bath Masonic Social

Bath Masonic Social association will run a Harvest dance at the Temple next Friday night following a well attended Halloween party. The Winter course continues December 5 with Duval Brothers, magic and mystery experts, as the attraction. Rev. J. G. Rogers of Beacon Street church attended a Boston University religious arts demonstration in Lewiston on Friday.

Bath J. G. Rogers Beacon Street Church Lewiston Religious Arts Department Boston University

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Sunday School Board Phippsburg Parker Head George Daley Savinden J. Oliver Willian RR Bowie Mgr. Oliver Parker Plead Village Philip Edwards Clark Intervale N. H Edwards Basin Quarries Co Waenter Euna Perry Irving Harrington George Lang Arthur Roderick Clarence Pye Sebasco Bath Tron George Weston Jere Harrington George ©. Beals Joshua Tibbetts Winnegance Elbridge Morse Parker Held Pine Tree Glee Club Minnie Wallace Edgar FP. Colby Ty ~Tughes Meadowbrook FL HL. Merritt Sebasco Pre Green Spear HL W. McIntire Ashdale Day Bowker New Pompshire Freeman C. Bowker Merdonbrook Ingalls Place Dresden Charles W. Morse Washington, D. C Fair Pay Babine Henry Ford Dramatic Club Columbia Pacific Coast Castoria Florida
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