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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1924

Page

7

Maine Teachers Conference In Bangor At Month's End

The 22d Maine Teachers Association convention will be in Bangor with keynote sessions on Wednesday evening. Men meet at the Bangor Chamber of Commerce with a buffet lunch and songs led by Hon. Ralph Brewster. women meet at the Universalist Church Park Street. Notable speakers include Leroy Williams and Augustus Thomas. Mary C. Robinson presides. A field hockey game for Bangor High girls and later entertainment arrangements are urged for delegates.

Maine Teachers’ Association Bangor Ralph Oo. Drewster Leroy EF. Williams Rumford AL DB. Garcelon oSagustus Thomas Ralph Brewster Williams Wy. U A. Tlennessy Bangor Chamber of Commerce, Ag

Bridge plans and audits shape state facilities and finance

The article discusses a bridge's role in regional planning and proposes double stacking a library extension with costs from 45,000 to 100,000. It also covers the question of making the State auditor a constitutional officer to allow direct warrants, plus a push for stronger branding protection for certified potato seed under Commissioner Washburn.

Office of State Treasury Department of Agriculture P.P. Washburn

Defendant Wins Court Decision in Cumberland County

Judgment for the defendant with costs follows in a personal injury suit by Thorah Kilby of Preport against Luia Deering of Bath and a similar verdict for Arthur Walby against the same defendant. The collision occurred near the New Meadows river bridge on State Highway on November 6, 1922. Judge John Morrill, serving as referee, found both cars were near the highway center and exceeded safe speed on a dark night.

Cumberland County Superior Court Thorah JL Kilby Luia DP. Deering Bath Arthur JD. Walby Elisha I. Atkins New Meadows River John U A. Morrill Ile

Mendelssohn Club Elects Officers and Leaders

The Mendelssohn club at the Parish house on Oak Street elected Robert S. Gordon as president with Miss Margaret Adlais chairing the nominating committee. Officers named include Mrs Luther Thompson as vice president Miss Frostina Marston secretary and Miss Sedna Cliss treasurer. Frederick E Drake to conduct and Mrs Charles Warren to accompany. A rummage sale is planned for next Monday at the Parish house and donations are requested.

Mendelssohn Club Oak Street Robert S. Gordon Margaret Adlais Roberto S. Gordon Luther Thompson Frostina Marston Sedna Cliss Frederick E

Legion E elects its tournament committee

Six organizations have acted to join an inter club Bath and Winter tournament. The American Legion named John Crane Gardiner Rogers and Paul Lonstevn to its joint committee. The group moved its annual election to the first Tuesday in November with installation after Armistice Day to plan Pall and Winter events. Navy Day dance and Armistice Day plans were discussed.

Bath The Eagles Modern Woodmen Bath Veteran Firemen Winnegrtnce Community Club Naights of Columbus American Legion Mmen John Crane Gardiner Rogers Paul Lonstevn Legion

Legion Navy Day Dance Seeks Big Turnout

Grindell's Orchestra will play for the Navy Day dance hosted by the American Legion. Sailors from visiting ships are invited as guests of Roland H. Smith post. Tickets are on sale at Hallets drug store Webber's drug store Thompson Brothers and Howard Cigar stores.

Grindell American Legion Roland H. Smith Hallets Drug Store Webber's Drug Store Thompson Brothers Howard Cigar Legion

Georgetown Car Collision on Wiscasset Road No Injuries Reported

John Williams riding with his mother Mrs. Josie Williams and others was struck on the Wiscasset road Friday evening. The car was badly damaged but no one injured. Many local residents and visitors are noted in this town brief, including Mrs. Wick. McMahan, Miss Eleanor Campbell, and Mr. and Mrs. George S. Oliver.

John Williams Wiscasset Road Josie Williams W Ik. McMahan McMahan Island B. L. Powers Herman Spinney Cecil Stevens Eleanor Campbell Vath Frank Heald Robinhood Cove McGilvary Portland Gilbert Lewis Kk. L. Newdick State Department of Agriculture Augusta Edward Stuart Brookline Mass Mar RR. Pierce Kennebec Port Roy Moore Ruby Pauline Bath Arthur Berry Pine Islands TM. Tragan Edgar Tunt Joseph Wy Higgins Waldoun Wigs Charlotte Young Bristol George S. Oliver Popham Frank Oliver Missy Viola Buzio Turner Falls Z. Winkham Waldoboro Friendship Boothbay Harry Plarne Chester Lillian Berry Stummer Leon Willaims Waltham John R. Blackie Popsham Catherine Oliver West Georgetown Cora Searle Roscoe Podd Warren Melrose Hghlands Maass W. CC. Todd Todd George S’. Oliver Fred Thomas Margerum Trenton N. J J. A. Cox Ten Baby Islands James Stevens Carvel Powers Robinhood Church Thury Reynolds Frank Taylor Vassalbare Gime Marrtown Mark Marr Mark Marr. Mrs. Marr Returned With Them, Mr. and Mrs. Karte Hagan D Portland Mrr Tdm. Lingan Woothbay WLC S.A. Nefio Sanford Zorach Robinhood New York EL OB. Billings Miss Trussey Walker Miss Livermore Woolwich Nanney Russell Perth Frank Hollis Gaston LaChaise Mars LB. Billings Harriet Livermore Center School Dao Mereen Mabel Thibodeau Dorothy Campbell Elizabeth Hunt Regona Delano Junior Tagan Repert Todgden Lena Lewis Mtalden Arthur Jurington Lewis Pradt A. W. Scott Weston Rowe Baye Istanes Mincaen Dulizaverh Stevens Jullen Plagan Baptist Churen Wall Suse Gree Mir Atrs Eres Savage Mets Mis T. 1 Drone She Aid Ates Kibridge Maite Mess No Atuntu Drussell Phattosd Payvin Boucher Ehurel Cvettba Predbei de. Dibner Riemond Metden Island George Thinks Roeland Scott Everett Cromwell Percy Alten Ovuk Charles Tarr Elie Wednes Victor Pinkham Mo I. Bailey Woowsheh Everett Beane Cambridge Seguinland Percy Alen Oakland Tla Fl. Rewe Fredoart Leon Willits Willas Jones Dr. Nichols Newton Jones Cottage Biggins Dorchester Henry Howard Mroo Mors Percy Savage Topsham George Crowell Hill Tarstow Malden Crowell

Supper for Five Islands Church at Grange Hall Friday

Five Islands residents join a Friday supper at the Grange Hall to benefit the Five Islands Church. The menu includes chowder, pickles, crackers, bread, cakes, doughnuts, and coffee served around the gathering. Local families and visitors from Bath Malden and Portland attend, with various cottage visits and house stays noted.

Grange Hall Five Islands Church Grange Denu

Morse Team Crippled Loses to Westbrook in Scrappy Game

Morse high football team suffers a 17 to 0 defeat to Westbrook after losing key players to injuries. Westbrook scores two second‑period touchdowns and a late field goal while Morse battles hard on defense but struggles in offense. McClellan passes set up Westbrook points and Morse receiver turnover lines hamper the attack.

MORSE Westbrook Joe Butler Hamiston Morse High Harmilton Clint McClellan Herbert Kanne Powsasend Tviss McClellan McMann McCabe Burgess Bein Gianimen Longley Phirvington Carlton Eones

Historic flag given Portland High School

Capt Donald MacMillan presented the American flag to Portland High School as a memento from his Arctic expedition aboard the Downe in 1913. The flag, raised in every port during the voyage and flown on holidays in Winter quarters, was shared with students who heard highlights of the Northwest Passage journey and eight expedition members.

Donald MacMillan Porthimd High School Dowdoin Wiscasset Greenland MacMillan

Bath Singers Appear In Lewiston Chorus

Bath residents took part in the Lewiston Festival chorus on Thursday night. Prof. Chapman introduced Madame Ratzenhauer of the Metropolitan Opera, praised as one of the world’s great contraltos with only one rival, Mme. Onegin, who sang at Portland and Bangor last year. Leonard Snyder delivered a standout aria.

Heonard-Tiowel Rhys-hoy-Cathy Luther Whomhpson Bath Lewiston Prof Chapman Madame Ratzenhauer Metropolitan Opera Matszenauer Mme. Onegin Portland Bangor Leonard Snyder

Will White Likely Head House Merchant Marine Committee

A probe of committee lists suggests Maine Congressman Will White may succeed the late Greene as chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. White ranks third, with Buttoned in line by senior colleagues who hold other chair posts.

Maine Congressman Greene Merchant Marine Wallace Th. White Greene Fall River White Capitol Marine and Fisheries Committee Congressman Edmonds Pennsylvania House Committee On Claims Scott Michigan Tilly

Social Dance at Five Islands a Grand Spa Opening

A lively first in a series of Five Islands dances at the Island Spa by Poucher & Ross drew a good crowd until eleven. Fred Kittal, violinist, and Mrs. Herman Spinney provided music while Boucher & Ross were praised for inaugurating the spa and planning a second event next Saturday.

Islands Poucher & Ross Gramdy Fred Kittal Herman Spinney Bay Point Messrs Boucher & Ross Ishind Spa Robinhood Georgetown Tsiand Spa

Hungary Lifts Restrictions on Imports of Cars and Goods

American automobile interests hail Hungarys move to remove prohibitions on motor cars and many articles long restricted. About 60 passenger cars and 600 motor trucks are in Hungary as imports resume, with duties to be set by a new tariff law taking effect in autumn.

Hungary

Arras Yacht Chosen for Winter Quarters in Brooklyn

Season ends as Hugh J. Chisholm's yacht Arras returns to Bath Tron Works for finishing touches before winter storage at the quarantine basin in South Brooklyn New York.

Hugh J. Chisholm Arras Bath Tron Works, Ltd Quarine Basin Brooklyn N.Y

Gardiner and the Kennebec River's Promising But Costly Ventures

The article recounts Dr Sylvester Gardiner’s early Kennebec river settlements and the rise of Gardinerston, detailing mills, dams, a paper factory, furnaces, and failed ventures. It notes Gardiner’s efforts to attract settlers, protect them from Indians, build structures, and invest in water rights, which later caused financial losses. It also mentions community events and local leaders during a winter rally.

Soo Kennebec Gardiner Lowell Mass Maine Merrimac Plymouth Company Kennebec River Sylvester Gardiner Dexston Kenneter West Gardiner Randolph Pittston Gardinerston Ife Wats Pownalborpe Dresden Universalist Giany

Rally Day Observed at Beacon Street

Sunday school services were held at Beacon Street with Rev EF Lewis Wall delivering the forenoon sermon. The session opened with a march to the vestry and singing Christ or Soldiers, followed by roll calls and 136 attendees.

Beacon Street M. EL EF. Lewis Wall

Rotary Club Reports on Conference with Many Attendees

The Path Rotary at Vuesdas heard reports from the Dirinet Convention held this week in Poland Sprang. Delegates from Massachusetts Vermont and New Hampshire joined others from Maine about the event. Members praised the breakfast talk by De Douglas Crockett and officers discussed future leadership and a possible committee. Guests Capt. W. T. Munter and Lieut. Philip 2 of the destroyer Cassin attended.

Rotary Basvern Poland Massachusetts Vermont Binnopshire Soiatomad Maine Pied Ti Veelarg Gowen J. Ledyard Water 2 Thars Passmore Chaine Elerbert de Douglas Geor A. Crockett Puesday Desendis W. T. Munter Philip 2 Cassines Bisiules

Morse High School Minstrel Show Promised

A Morse High School minstrel event is announced to benefit the mentor program. The vaudeville style show debuts this September with proceeds supporting community youth activities and the Morse teachers.

Two Fine Entertainments in Bath Delights Patrons

In Bath two events Monday night pleased crowds at the Opera House and Millory. The King of Wild Horses offered a thrilling horse lecture while Will Hardy's Orchestra provided top rated music for dancing, widely praised as the best ever heard in Bath.

Bath Opera Atttendance Will Hardy

Farniver Mc Wareest Cotton Textile Center Leads U S Mills

Farniver Mc Wareest centers the largest U S cotton textile operation with over 500 000 spindles 90 four thousand looms and 40 printing machines. It weaves about 3 million yards weekly and prints 6 million yards a week amid 111 mills totaling roughly 850 million dollars and equal assets.

Farniver Mc Wareest United States

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