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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1924

Page

7

Morse High Minstrels Delight Big Audience at Morse Show

Morse High boys staged a minstrel show at the Columbia Theatre Friday coached by George A. Crockett. George Field served as master of ceremonies and the slick production featured songs, jokes, and a finale using the Blue and White Morse song. Billy Lundrigan, age 12, drew standout applause with Who wants a bad little boy. The performance earned the crew a reported $100 net.

Morse High Minstrels Morse High Columbia ‘Theatre George A. Crockett George Field Mr. Crockett Aa Sen Morse R. M. White Harold Armes Edwin Powers George Wotton Erlon Grover John Hart Edwin Vinson Walter Anliker Harold Hayes Harold Lawrence Crocker Walter John Sheldon Grace Cunningham Harold Small Sheldon Tfannah Tie Ephraim Wooler George M. Colin Mary Stainley Footer Kal Marion Freeman Malin Genthner James Genthner James Jenkins John Leonard Frank Dunton Arthur Mains Fred Drake George Barker Dixie Billy Lundrigan Leo Feist Billy Willy O. K. George I Field George Bunny Stanwood Pixs George Crockett Crockett Clinton J. Wilson Raymon V. Hayward Avian Ramsey Frank Reynolds Samuel Levine Charles W. Peterson Thelma Littlefield George Tinney Edwin L. Emmons Arthur Pepper TL AL Truse Pred J. Teelug Sidney Cullen Eugene M. Desmond Dr. FE. M. Fuller Grindel Mary Lord Omah Trott Rosina Bates Katherine Trott Elizabeth Deering Mary Curran Elizabeth Rolfe Doris Soule Helen Brown Leola Ward Lilelen Furber Roy Arsenaut Oscar Adams Alex Burden David Black Harold Brown

Automobile Disappears During Church Service

A Reo five passenger car owned by Herbert E. Worrey of 1207 Washington street was stolen Sunday night while Mr and Mrs Worrey attended the First Baptist church service. The car was left at 7 15 and missed when they returned at 7 45 issuing police and volunteers two hours of searches. Serial number 21745 and Maine registration 49287 listed.

Maine Near- DY

Education Week Observed by Town Schools in First Baptist Program

Education Week was observed as town schools united for an evening program at the First Baptist Church. The event featured recitations dialogues songs and special features by pupils plus talks by District Superintendent Mrs. Clara Reed and Rev. W T Boyd.

First Baptist First Baptist Church Clara Reed W. T. Boyd Frank Heald Sunshine Society Carro! Powers Arrowsic Willard Oliver Popham Frank Oliver Portland A. F E. Buzzo Emma Billings Vauline Moore Ruby Moore Colleen James Katheleen Gray Iva Cromwell Marjorie Hinckley Junior Hagan Working League B. TL Woodside Hartley Harley Key Candy’s Harbor Webster Hartley Ossian Hudson Delmont No IL Doyd Ida Williams Leon Williams Joseph Higgins Waltham Mass

Five Islands Grange meeting and social in Bath

The Five Islands Grange held its third and fourth sessions on Tuesday evening at the grange with sandwiches and coffee served. Committee in charge included Miss Mildred Pinkham Moss Bertia Lewis and Miss Delia Davis. Attendees and text describe many local residents traveling to Bath and Georgetown Center for related events and visits.

Webster the Grange Mildred Pinkham Moss Bertia Lewis Delia Davis J. G. Stevens J. FE. Blaisdell FL . Rittall Elbridge Mains Ada di. Rowe LL. HW. Rowe Pomona Grange West Bath Grange Hall WL. Reid Portland Nu-Kain T. WL Scott Ion Webster Scott Mody Weston Alonzo MacMiahan Bath Maxine Walker Woolwich James Stevens James Stevens Passed Several Days the Last Week Ain Winneganee Hirtey Claisdell OM. Reid Clarence MacMahan Mr. MacMahan Dailey Wiseasep Ap Five Islands Weson Moore Gath Mr. Moore Charles Moore A. A. MacMilban Robinhood Snewara House Clyde Winkinwm Mendiay Fo Owl Tétiath Horace Addis Stevens City Cecil Stevens Newark Caurel Georgetown Center TL. Rowe Charles Amazeen Lewiston Monclei Howard Ocean View M. T. Newdick Clevence Mic- Mahan J. Maria Maurice Ponkchin T. E. Cromwell Iva Alice Cromwell

Robinhood Maine praised as picturesque town by visitor

A Maine resident extols Robinhood near Bath as a beautiful, welcoming community with islands, woods, two stores, a post office, school, church, and friendly residents. The writer notes locals read major papers, attend events, own cars, and enjoy outdoor life, urging pride in the town and its summer visitors.

Robinhood Georgetown Maine America Beth Union Bath The Herald Globe, Post American Literary Digest Current Opinion Vhey Tan

Holy Name Society Charms with Fine Chestnut Street Party

The Holy Name whist party at Clif ford House on Chestnut Street drew praise for decor and a successful evening. Twenty two auction tables yielded prizes for ladies and men, with Mrs Charles Footer and George Comeau among top winners. The event raised funds for the society with cake coffee and a varied program performed by local residents and volunteers.

Clifford House Chestnut Street Charles Footer John fTayes George Comeau John Hayes Sodality Mary Brien Katherine Grinder Eleanor O'Brien Gertrude Conley Arline McNeil Lillian Lewin Wilhiama Lundrigan James Royal Lorenzo Collins St. Marys

Dog Rescued After River Jump Failure on Bath Shore

A collie on the Bath side fell from a state ferry at noon Tuesday while trying to jump ashore. Crew efforts failed to reach him initially, but the dog swam to the dock and escaped into the river area, then ran off to recover.

Gov. King Bath

Men Claim Crowbars Used as Weapons in Court Fight

Roland and Otis Pero face Imancial court Tuesday after Judge John J. Keegan issued cross warrants. Each man accuses the other of assault and battery over a Monday fight, claiming the other used a crowbar as a weapon, with both sides injured and to be resolved in court.

Roland Otis Pero Imancial Court John J. Keegan

Tickets In Demand For Red Cross Dances This Season

Red Cross dance series tickets are now with committee for a four event run starting Thanksgiving night at Masonic Temple. Series includes four dances on Thanksgiving, December 31, January 30, and February 25. Series price remains 5 dollars. couples admission without series is 3 dollars per couple. Grindell's orchestra set to provide music. refreshments planned for first dance.

Red Cross Masonic Temple Grindell Frederick KB. Drake Seth S. Mullin By Motley Luller John B. Crosby Arthur Lewis Carroll Watson Thomas Gibbons William A. Farber Edward W. Sampson Eugene M. Desmond Arthur G. Oliver

Preaching and Singing Not Enough At British Baptist Conference

The Rev T Edmunds blasted Birmingham as a pagan city with misery and squalor urging Christians to go beyond singing praying and teaching to provide real social service The Rev J Leslie Brown criticized preaching and urged clergy to pursue clearer aims at the West Midlands Baptist Association conference.

Birmingham Great Britain T. Edmunds The West Midlands Baptist Association J. Leslie Brown Wolverhampton

First Baptist Youth Tour Canada by Lecture

The First Baptist church youth group took a Monday night trip of over 2000 miles through eastern Canada via an illustrated lecture by the pastor. One hundred views appeared on the screen as the pastor shared details from his recent journey, and several Canadian songs were sung in celebration of Canadian night.

First Baptist Church Heastern Canada

More Than Thousand Parents Visit Schools During Week

National Education Week at Bath from November 17 to 21 drew visits by over 1,000 parents across the district. Most schools kept to routine programs, while Morse High staged several events. At South Street School Mrs J Wyte Lemont spoke on the flag, and authorities hope many new parents will continue school visits beyond the week.

Bath Morse High South Street J. Wyte Lemont Sons of Veterans Auuxiliary

Morse High Debating Team Selected for Bowdoin League

Morse High will send affirmative debaters William Donnell Beatrice Jenkins and Ephraim Pooler with negative team Charles Cummings Mary Curran and Mary Donnell. Noel W Deering of Bowdoin is coach. Debates begin December 1 with Morse affirmatives facing Cong High, negatives travel to Deering. The season question is whether states should abolish capital punishment.

Morse High Bowdoin William Donnell Beatrice Jenkins Ephraim Pooler Charles Cummings Mary Curran Mary O Donnell Noel W. Deering Bowdein Morse Cong High Deering

Cassin Seizes Vessel and Aids Distressed Craft

After repairs in Bath the former naval destroyer Cassin now in Coast Guard service seized a vessel carrying liquor and towed a distress boat. It also assisted a speed boat to port but sunk it by gunfire due to its condition. The Cassin is no longer flagship as Red Wing assumes the role.

Bath Bath Troy Works Cassin Coast Guard Red Wing

Glorious Girl to Feature Many Popular Players

The Glorious Girl will be presented at the Columbia Dee with a large cast headed by Mrs Pred 2 Hill as Mrs Reginald Winterfield. Marion Hill, Miss Mussenden and Edmund McCloskey lead a scene of humor and romance as the plot unravels.

Columbia Dee Pred Miss Mussenden Mr. McCloskey Janes Ledyard Horatio Greenwich Village Tie Ledyard Munson Huse Clark Munson Chicago

Mattress Fire on Westland Avenue Ends Quickly

A Monday noon alarm from Box M12 reported a mattress fire at Tloward King’s Westland avenue home. Firefighters arrived to find little damage and no required work. Roscoe Shaw has moved to the Phoenix hotel to spend the winter.

Tloward King Westland Avenue Roscoe Shaw Phoenix Hotel

Florida votes to block inheritance and income taxes

Florida voters approved amendments to bar inheritance and income taxes, exempting household goods up to 500 dollars for homeowners. The measure aims to prevent state levies on such taxes and notes mail solicitations offering Florida residency to evade taxes.

Florida Jacksonville

Red Cross Reports Year Of Disasters

The Red Cross reports its busiest relief year ending July 1, with 73890 deaths nearly 2000 injured and 44000 made homeless. Fires totaled 13 with the Berkeley fire at 10 million, plus tornadoes causing 84 deaths and heavy property loss. Relief costs exceeded 137,000, and a national mobile disaster unit operated from Washington using aviation and government facilities for rapid response.

Red Cross Berkeley Cal Ohio GSOO South Carolina Mississippi Maine New York Vermont New Jersey Maryland Uni Red Cross National Washington War Navy Post Office

Red Cross Dance Tickets Sell Fast at Masonic Temple

Tickets for the Red Cross series of dances, starting Thanksgiving night at the Masonic temple, are in great demand with many couples printed and likely all sold. Names of ticket holders are listed, noting limited remaining capacity. A cable from Havre reports the De Grasse arriving November 18 with passengers Mrs. Clarence W. Morse, Miss Mary J. Gibbons, and Miss Clara Coombs bound for Europe.

Red Cross Masonic Temple T. S. Gibbons S. S. Mullin F.E. Drake J.rthur Sewall Carroll Watson A. G. Oliver E. W. Sampson W. A. Furber

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Library and den Hartnett Company Omplete D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadabock Block Bath, Me Herbert E. Worrey William G. Small Washington Street Honolulu Holy Name Society Dog John J. Desmond Kuppenheimer Cosmopolitan Club
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