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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
2
Over 70 attended West Bath Grange meeting. A visiting division from Tivide Grange will furnish the evening program as guests next Monday, with a sewing circle, social events, and community notices.
The London Weekly Dispatch reports the Queen keeps and treasures presents from dignitaries and occasions. Her collection grows with Wembley exports and includes damask linens and other gifts used at Buckingham Palace. Illinois and Michigan dedicate a new 1.7 million stadium at Urbana today with 67,000 seats. Morse plans two veteran teams this season.
Mr and Mrs Thomas KF Perkins quietly celebrated forty years of marriage at their West Bath home. The couple wed at the bride’s family house in Chfurdings with Dr KK Stackpole officiating. They raised a son and a daughter and remained active members of Wesley Methodist Church.
The Grange expands its role across the agricultural fair circuit with strong participation in state fairs led by National Master Louis J. Taber. Grange exhibits wins prizes, and the order supports farmers week field days and 4H type clubs.
Charles S. Cummings of Auburn withdraws from the executive council race to succeed Tren Rupert E. Baxter of Bath remains the sole opposing candidate in the third district His letter cites harmony and party unity as reasons and notes Auburn Mayor Ralph P Dirnham is the only remaining opponent The move aims to protect republican supremacy in Androscoggin County after a great party victory.
Herman Leok of Vollen East Frisia Germany believed dead after the Malden was shelled and sunk. Captured by the British he was interned in Singapore then escaped with companions and journeyed through jungle and swamps to Sumatra before reaching home after the war. He needed time to raise money for the voyage back.
The ordination of Clothey who goes to mission work and Charles C. Dow entering regular ministry was held Sunday evening at Turner Street church in Auburn residents, with Rev. F. B. Banks delivering the sermon. A reception followed for the outgoing missionary Mr Clothey and his wife and for Mr and Mrs Philip Brickett of Portland. they left Bath on Monday.
Woolwich announces the third annual Harvest Home Service at Montsweag Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. A special musical program invites all, with fruit vegetables jellies and dry groceries donated for display and later given to the Salvation Army of Bath and Bath City hospital.
Residents and visitors in Woolwich and nearby towns share social updates. Names include Mr and Mrs Levi Stewart Catherine Phugan Mar cad Henry Carsten, Marguerite Patek, Lemuel Preble Muriel Shea, George Lord, David Minsell, James Q Laughlin, Maude Payward, G T Emmons, Mary Swett, Alice Drummond, Jack Currier, John Currier, and Adoniram Hagan. School closed for Topsham fair. Mildred Howe Catherine Tagan Alice Walker attended. Frances Sturmer bought a new horse.
Swiss cantons approve compulsory automobile liability coverage with a Geneva standard of 20 000 francs. Drivers must show fault by gross negligence to avoid automatic liability. Owners pay 10 percent of damages up to 20 000 francs, insurance tops 60 percent, and damages under 25 francs are paid by the owner. Insurance is cheap, 140 dollars yearly for a Ford-sized car, and 25.79 for a Packard or similar.
Biddeford shallowly overwhelmed Morse 6 to 0 after a tense third quarter where Morse line collapse opened the way for a Biddeford touchdown by Gaudette. Morse fought back with stifling defense and key rushes by McMann and Butler, but penalties and late errors kept Morse from scoring.
William T. Hall referee in bankruptcy sets first meeting for proving claims and appointing a trustee in Rockland Knox County Courthouse on November 10 at 11:30 a.m. Ulmer of Rockland is involved in the proceedings.
The first fall of snow for the season occurred shortly after 12 noon Monday when flakes drifted from a passing cloud, bringing a brief wintry moment to the area.
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