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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

2

Bath Welcomes Carl ton Bridge Dedication in Maine

The Maine Legislature dedicated the Carl ton bridge over the Kennebec at Bath, a key highway link, as the state presents a special 40 page Bridge Dedication edition of the Independent. The edition promotes Bath’s revival, highlights local history and industry, and publicizes the Maine Historical Pageant in a grand souvenir publication.

State of Maine Carlton Kennebec River Bath Kenne Independent The Bath and

Bath Ad Advertisers Mark City Progress and Bridge Bond

The Independent thanks advertisers whose notices fund this issue and notes their goodwill toward Bath Maine. The piece praises the city’s rise from a business lull to a future of progress, aided by a new bridge uniting East and West and fostering stronger neighborly ties.

Bath Maine Independent

Kennebec Bridge Brings Communities Closer Across River

After a formal dedication, residents on both sides of the Kennebec are urged to renew neighborly ties and unite efforts for greater regional prosperity. The bridge ends a long standing barrier and will foster easier cross river visits and stronger cooperation between eastern and western communities.

Kennebec

Maine Bridge Seen As Great Asset in State Development

A new bridge project in Maine is touted as a great asset for the state, expected to bolster development and connectivity between regions. Officials emphasize its potential to stimulate commerce and improve travel efficiency for residents and businesses.

Maine

Grange Field Day Set For Next Month With Jousting

Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Pomonas along with Twin County Farm Bureau plan a large field day at Thomas Point near Auburn on a Wednesday in August. The event features swimming at high tide, clams and hot coffee, a ball game, horseshoe tournament, and a planned jousting display. Committees led by Fred Young and Hubert Bowie coordinate entertainment publicity and field activities.

Androscoggin Sagadahoc Pomonas Twin County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Main Street Auburn Thomas’ Point Ford Hubert Bowie Lisbon Harry Rackley P. M. Brown Jed Rose Hortense A. Welch C. I. Eastman H. A. Bowie L. P. Parker Harry C. Webber Lewiston Sun Bath Daily Times Len Lamoreau Richmond Charles McPherson E. C. Patten Topsham Arthur Peasley Monmouth Sam Hemphill Mechanic Falls

Alfalfa Meetings at West Bath Farms

Four alfalfa plots in West Bath will be inspected at 10 o clock on Saturday July 7. A square rod will be cut weighed green and later weighed dry to estimate yield per acre. Dairymen and poultrymen are invited to attend and learn about soil testing and Extension demonstrations on apple thinning and range rotation at Donnell and Larrabee farms.

West Bath J. W. Larrabee E. C. Donnell

Carlton Bridge Dedication Marks Maine's New Era

The Carlton Bridge dedication signals Maine’s long awaited linking of Lincoln and Knox counties. A $3,000,000 project backed by legislation and citizens, it promises reduced travel time and regional growth. A three night pageant and Wednesday finale celebrate the crossing and Maine’s industrial development, including Thomaston’s first New England cement plant.

Pine Tree Carlton Bridge Lincoln Knox United States New England John Hancock Boston General Knox Maine Thomaston

Pageant Opens With Complete Historical Program Tonight

The festival presents multiple scenes from colonial and revolutionary eras. Cast includes Sir William Phips, Major Benjamin Church, Pepperell, and numerous townspeople of Kittery and Pemaquid. The program features episodes, interludes, and a large chorus with extensive list of performers and helpers.

William Phips Pemaquid William

Wright Clark Wedding at Bonny Brae Woolwich

Beatrice Evans Wright and Rev. Clarence H. Clark wed in a Saturday outdoor ceremony at the bride’s Woolwich home Bonny Brae. Rev. Bliss and Rev. Ives officiated. sisters and friends from Portland Bath Bethel and New York attended. The bride wore white georgette with white roses. Barbara Alden was flower girl and Harvey Hathorne ring bearer. The Wright family hosted after Morse High School graduate Beatrice.

Beatrice Evans Wright Clarence H. Clark Bonnie Brae Woolwich Alfred T. Bliss Hilda Ives Portland Elizabeth Wright Ralph Watts Baldwinville Mass Lois Sawyer Ann Leavitt Eleanor Sturgis Shirley Roberts Adelaide Smith Margaret Dorothy Hanscom Bethel Marcia Moulton Madelyn Rich Carolyn Stackpole Bath Lewis M. Orr Orlando Fla Charles Brad

Local Couple Wed In Portland Evening Ceremony

The 1922 Bates College graduate bride and 1925 Bates College alumnus groom wed in a Portland ceremony. She taught at Old Orchard High School for the last two years and was popular with students. After the service a reception followed with bridesmaids serving. They will reside in Portland after a wedding trip. Notable out of town guests included families from Idaho Massachusetts Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Bates College Old Orchard Edwin Clark Keene N. H Bangor High School Theological School of Bangor Congregational Conference Portland W. O. Blinn Payette Idaho Richard Ford Washington Helen Bleeker Brookline Mass Madelyn Evens Williamstown Lewellyn Evans Charles Alden Hyde Park

Auto Catches Fire And Is Destroyed In Ditch Incident

A Buick sedan driven by W C Arnold of Waltham Massachusetts was forced into a ditch at Oak Street and Lincoln Street Sunday evening after nine. It caught fire and was destroyed. Arnold and Miss Grace Davis were en route to Davis Island near Wiscasset when approached by another car. The owner left to seek aid, leaving the woman in the car who escaped after a warning that the vehicle might catch fire. The blaze drew a crowd and National Guardsmen controlled traffic as the car burned to a total loss.

W.C. Arnold Waltham Mass Oak Street Lincoln Street Arnold Grace Davis Davis Island Wiscasset Prescott National Guardsmen

Davenport Trustees Send Boys to YMCA Camp

Davenport trustees will send 24 Bath boys to the YMCA camp with 12 leaving this Saturday and 12 more a week later. The fund supports sending boys to the camp run by the Y. M. C. A. in Bath.

Davenport Davenport Fund

Crossword Puzzle Cheat Sheet Horizontal and Vertical Clues

A compact listing of crossword clues with numbered entries for horizontal and vertical positions. Includes terms like scuffle passageways tip commercial vehicle drive down cavity pointed instrument torture edge of a garment ocean approaches soothing remedy sanctified woman aborts etc.

Bath youths invited to Lake Cobbessee camp

A week at the Y camp on Lake Cobbessee contee appeals to Bath youths. Apply to Secretary William C. Perkins at the Y. Only boys who cannot otherwise attend should apply. Thirteen Bath boys who attended the leadership conference have returned.

Lake Cobbesseecontee Bath William C. Perkins The

Mrs Carlton Hosts Whist Club in Woolwich

Mrs Henry E Carlton entertained her whist club at her Woolwich home last week. First prize went to Mrs Alfred Humphrey for an ornamental glass basket. Second prize to Miss Geraldine Stott, third to Mrs F W Carlton, and consolation to Mrs Earl Dow.

Henry E. Carlton Woolwich Alfred Humphrey Geraldine Stott F. W. Carlton Earl Dow Eleanor Carlton W. W. Leavitt

Power Representatives Visit Bath Plant

Martin S. Insull president of the Middle West Utilities Co and Walter S. Wyman president of the Central Maine Power Co with Harry Reed of the National Electric Power Co toured Bath Iron Works Corp with William S. Newell president. Archibald M. Main praised the Bath plant's strong industrial comeback. Nearby visitors included Mr and Mrs William E Hill and Charles Burch family.

Martin S. Insull Middle West Utilities Co Walter S. Wyman Central Maine Power Co Harry Reed National Electric Power Co Bath Bath Iron Works Corp William S. Newell Archibald M. Main

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