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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

8

Bridal honors and town notes fill Richmond page

Miss Nathalie Blair of Attleboro wed Orleans groom Clarence Fulcher in a Theta Upsilon ceremony staged in Richmond. Rev. Mark Shebles officiated under an evergreen arch with rainbow gowns and gifts of white gold cuff links and bracelets. Following a motor trip, the couple will live in Orleans. Numerous local visits and civic notices fill the page with social, business, and town matters including the October jury list.

Blair Theta Upsilon Julia M. Fulcher Orleans Franklin P. Knowles Mattapan Mass Elsie Crabtree Cambridge Winnifred G. Woodward Manchester N. H Doris M. Joslin Ashland Ruth J. Bain Watertown Dorothy L. Bent Quincy Little Barbara Bond Richmond Fern Blair Medford William McKenney Clarence Fulcher Albert OU Prank A. Hea Bridge Bailey G. Beryl Moody Ar Mass A. A. St. Pierre Brunswick Agnes J. Hea Roslindale White Mountains Green Mountains Catskills Fulcher Richmond High School Boston University College of Liberal Arts Phi Beta Kappa Eastern Star Theta Chapter French Telegraph Cable Co S Aee

Community Notes from Thomaston Area Visitors and Events

Howard Knight spends a week at the Y M C A camp in Winthrop. Local residents and visitors including Clarence Morrill Thaddeus Card and Grand Walter T Nellie C Thomas on North Pleasant street. Town social round features visitors from Boston Somerville Reading Laconia and Portland with births picnics and school opening slated.

Howard Knight Winthrop Clarence Morrill Thaddeus W. Card Walter T. Nellie C. Thomas North Pleasant Street Melvin Dowe Carton Mass Earle Prost Sieg Ne Pinkham Boston James Deehan Warren Blair Somerville Marion Blair Blair Howard Farrel Reading Robert Welsh Woban F. E. Preble Henry Pluff William Roundy Alice Thomaston Harry Ford Baltimore H. L. Stilphen Richmond Arthur Northey I. B. Northey Brunswick Road Mildred Wright Farmington Pauline Gordon Nettie Clark Olive Stilphen Cecil Stilphen Portland Roy Gilpatrick Redlon Hotman

Misleading report causes mother alarm over missing boys

Mrs. Everett Green, 66 Bowery Street, feared two sons Everett eight and Millard seven had drowned after two unknown children told her of a swim accident. Fire Chief Parks and Alderman Wright coordinated a search that traced the boys to Baker's Cove and later to the Opera House, where they were found safe.

Opera House Everett Green Bowery Street Bath

Pathe Sound Reel Heads to Governor Gardiner Summer Home

Pathe News Reel representatives with $75,000 of gear passed Bath at noon Tuesday en route to Governor Tudor Gardiner's summer home in Woolwich to film sound news. They plan shots at Bath Iron Works where Davol yacht and Corsair are near completion. Crew includes Lawrence O Riley camera man W P Oary sound engineer and Frank Zampino sound man. They traveled from Lewiston after filming the Three Quarter Century club.

Pathe Sound News Bath Tudor Gardiner Woolwich Maine Pathe News Bath Iron Works Corp Charles J. Davol J. P. Morgan Corsair Lawrence O'Riley W. P. Oary Frank Zampino Lewiston

West Boothbay Harbor Boy Joins the Navy at 17

Robert W. Moore of West Boothbay Harbor, age 17, was accepted for enlistment at the Portland recruiting station. He will train as an apprentice seaman at Newport Rhode Island and aims for aviation transfer after initial service. Moore, native of Meriden Connecticut, has lived in Maine the past year with parents Dr and Mrs Willis Moore.

Robert W. Moore West Boothbay Harbor United States Navy City Hall Portland Naval Training Station Newport R. I Moore Air Service Meriden Meriden, Conn Willis Moore L. A. Moore

Social notes from Robinhood and nearby towns linger in summer

A busy regional social page lists visits and guests around Robinhood, Damariscotta, Brunswick, and Bath. Notables include Mr and Mrs Joseph F Higgins in Irvington visiting friends, Roscoe P Todd with family at Melrose Highlands, and Rev F W Hovey’s sail through Ocean Park. Various trips to Plymouth New Hampshire and summer homes in Robinhood, Dam ariscotta, and Montsweag are noted along with multiple host families and boat activity.

Joseph F Higgins Irvington Blue Hill Arthur Rowe New Britain John Thibodeau Harry Horne Portland Brown Cambridge Mass Roy M. Newman Plymouth N. H George Greenstreet South Portland Earle Hagan Phillip Dalrymple Kennebec Point Newton Center New York City Shirley N. C. Hicks Hobart Mr. Clarke California Yellowstone Park Bermuda Perley Hodgedon George Grant Wiscasset Edith Treat Germantown Lillian Berry Hazel Louise Treat Se+guinland Hotel Chester L. Howe Belmont E. B. Billings Robinhood Ruth Reynolds Methuen William Wardwell Ralph Reynolds F. W. Hovey Ocean Park Barbour Niece J. J. Patterson Parsonage Horton Springfield Arthur Farrar Edwin Dennis Edna and Bettie Warwicke Jack Trenton N. J A. M. Jones G. LaChaise Damariscotta Trafton Knight Bath City Seemanes Georgia Knight Knight Frank Decker Newcastle H. M. Trafton Carrol Powers R. P. Todd Boothbay George Willis Woolwich Arthur Willis Brunswick Beaven Oliver Kent's Hill Seminary Marie Pierce Montsweag Everett Cromwell James Stevens Five Islands Nubble” Beach Annie M. Jones William Oliver Walter Colby Gorham First Baptist Church Samuel Brown Northwood Alfred Rowe

Camp Overlook Girls Dine At Newagen Inn

Camp Overlook in Newagen enjoyed a dinner at Newagen Inn by motor boat trip. After swimming and stunts to entertain spectators, two campers passed Red Cross examiner tests in Lewiston. The swimming staff saw changes with departing counselors and returning trainees for next summer under Miss Barnett, head of physical training in Manchester.

Camp Overlook Newagen Inn Harley Lewiston Red Cross Miss Barnett Manchester N. H

False death telegrams alarm Bath women

Mrs. Edward Chapman of North street extension nearly collapsed Saturday after a bogus telegram claimed a sister had died. Henry Gediman of Postal Telegraph suspects a central source spreading false reports. A second Bath woman, Mrs. Everett Green, suffered a similar scare, prompting calls for checks and a swift investigation to halt the hoax.

Edward Chapman North Street Henry Gediman Postal Telegraph Co Postal Telegraph James R. McKay McKay Postal Mrs.Chapman Mr. McKay Chapman Western Union Everett Green Washington Street Bath

Social Visits Spread Across South Dresden and Nearby Towns

Mrs Vesta Siegars and aunt Emma Hatch visited cousin Mrs Frank Hall in West Dresden. The Siegars family, including Joe and Harold Wall sons Glenwood and Albert, were in Gardiner. Col P B Moulton and daughter Jerry of Winchester, Mass attended dinner with L H Siegars. Harold Wall family visited friends in Woolwich. George Tibbetts and wife from Richmond visited Albert Tibbetts. Annie Mallett returned to Providence after two weeks with Miss Mary Gibbons.

Boyd Boston Boston Russell King George Tibbetts Moosehead Lake Edward D. Wiley Massachusetts Brunswick Road George Thayer Lynn Mass Aires Chester Yeaton Obalin Ohio Frank Yeaton John Darrah John Darrah, Jr Clyde Booker New York City Percy Booker Rumford Edward Curtis Alexander Road Marion Blair Portland Bernard Pierce John Dumphy Somerville S. M. Preble Fred Preble Frederciene Fellows Joseph Pray Frances Preble Augusta T. J. Southard Five Islands Lloyd Chetley Cora Jane Little Chester Bennett Gardiner Hospital H. L. Stilphen G. C. Mariner Flora Shepard Freda Mariner Hazel Bennett Alvah Powers Gardiner Alfred Niles Marie Alexander The Hazzard Shoe Co Paul Stilphen Eric Grant Bath Ora Robinson Skowhegan E. C. Jones Bangor Myrtle Gordon Ralph B. Cheney Damariscotta Richmond Frank Cheney Baptist Church Quigg Mary Wright Farmington Pauline Gordon Daniel Clark Canada John McGinn St. Ambrose Church Charles Biglan Clinton Gardiner Patrick Hurley Henry Doyle Thomas Pierce Southard Herbert Carr Walpole Warr Louise Wager Malden Margaret Hel C. C. Gardiner Selectmen Traverse Jury Homer E. Alexander Charles A Vesta Siegars Emma Hatch Frank Hall West Dresden Leland Siegars Joe Harold Wall Glenwood Albert Col P. B. Moulton Jerry Winchester L. H Siegars Woolwich Albert Tibbetts Annie Mallett Providence, R. I Mary Gibbons

Honor Girl Leads Camp Points at Banquet

Evelyn Redson earned the top points and clover leaves, with Madeline Bragg second and Mary Thatcher third. Geraldine Moulton led the Junior group, followed by Priscilla Hall. Camp closes as Mrs. Bowen anticipates new campers and guests I W McGrath and Col and Mrs Moulton attend.

Evelyn Redson Clover Madeline Bragg Mary Thatcher Geraldine Moulton Priscilla Hall Bowen I. W. McGrath Kansas City Co Mrs. Moulton Winchester Mass

Bath Revival Noted by New York Editor Visit

Julian Mason, editor of the New York Evening Post, visits Bath Maine and writes a leading editorial on the town. He praises the coast line pine woods mountains and the improved industrial conditions after a stay in Phippsburg with Mrs Mason and their son.

Julian Mason New York Evening Post Maine Bath Mason Phippsburg

Bath Maine Shipyards Revive as U S Center

Bath Maine, long a shipbuilding hub, has revived through new management and yacht construction. The town leverages its historical toil, bridging Kennebec and harbor, to build American vessels again, signaling a national maritime resurgence.

Bath Maine United States Kennebec Hog Island Hudson River Norfolk Florida Wall Street Manville J. P. Morgan

Bay Point Colonists Dance At Casino

A Casino Bay Point dance drew 40 couples last Wednesday night. Ralph Gould of Portland led the event with Stevens orchestra providing music. Visitors and locals include Eliza Graham and Jeannette Ticknor at Summering Point, and families from Lewis ton, Providence, Brewer on cottage stays.

Casino Ralph Gould Portland Stevens Harry Stone Robert Roscoe Drake Lewiston Oliver Cottage Eliza Graham Allston Mass Jeannette Ticknor Brooklyn Point Bath Walter Parker David Providence Norton Cottage Harry Thompson Charles Merrill Brewer Blue Bell Cottage

Sabino Association Reports Over $300 in Treasury

The Sabino Association's treasurer Mrs Loring Small reported the group now holds more than $300 in the treasury. The annual supper is set for Saturday at 5 30 with house guests paying. A minstrel show followed by a dance will close the social season with headliners Dr Ralph McNary and Jack Eade and a chorus of young people.

Sabino Yument Association Loring Small John Pooler Ralph McNary Jack Eade Leslie Wold Carl Blaisdell Charles H. Bates Betty Ann McNary Buddy” Hagan Sherwood Clark

Elwell Kingsbury Bout Draws Hyde Windlass Fans

Ellsworth card centers on Elwell vs Kingsbury with Hyde Windlass rivals and strong support. Rooney Boulet of Lewiston meets Young Chubuck of Wiscasset, adding a billed clash to the Bath event. Eddie Gauvin finishes training and eyes a big chance Friday night.

Eddie Gauvin Pep Potvin Elwell-Kingsbury Elwell Hyde Windlass Co Ernie Kingsbury Hyde Chubuck Arcade

Government boat Pequot aids new Spruce Head to Matinicus line

In Rockland harbor the Pequot and a cable layer prepare to lay a new telephone cable from Spruce Head to Matinicus Rock. Matinicus, long without telephone service, awaits the connection as crews are positioned.

Rockland Harbor Spruce Head Matinicus Rock Matinicus Joe

Bargain Sale Prices Hit Suits Coats and Accessories

Advert shows deep discounts on suits and topcoats from 12.50 to 23.50, plus pants, caps, shirts, union suits and sweaters. Various items listed with reduced prices including hose, work shirts, and girls and boys clothing in a cluttered catalog layout.

GER Cares Ict Colease Bearskin

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Agency For Educator Shoes Boston Shoe Store Center Street Bowdoinham River Road Kaebec Rose NaincGrouin Ever Ae Bre PATHE Governor’s Home NAVY Landholm Farm Wells York County Farm Bureau York County Pomona Grange Georgetown Westport Henry S. McCready St. Lawrence Congregational Church Sadie McCready Florence Williams Williams Cottage East Side Constance Heath R.N M. O. Webber George C. Knight Squam Creek B. L. Hupp Kansas City Roger Johnson Hunter College Velma Dorothy Bates Melrose Annie R. Tarbox White Plains N. Y James H. Tarbox Irving M. Fowle Paul Hatch Millard Hatch Ypsilanti Mich Dresden Dr. Carter Carter New York Bay Point Harry Walters Bath National Bank Sabino Association Kingsbury Odd Coats Elm Street D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Macmahan Boat House MacMahan Island Little Sheepscot H. A. Tarbox MacMahan, Me
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