21 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
2
The article discusses a renewed interest in boating along the Maine coast. It cites Parker Head and the town of Bath, noting tourism and fishing heritage, a shift toward motorboats, and calls for better berthing and facilities at Parker Head to accommodate increased weekend visitors.
Local residents argue there is no safe public storage for relics and propose reviving the old Sugadehee Historical Society or forming a new group to unite artifacts. The idea, if pursued, could spark a movement toward a notable exhibit of historic items.
The Auto Tourists Camp near the Diastern States Exposition in Springfield offers a well equipped space along the Connecticut River with wooded grounds, electric power, running water, belts of shade, telephone service and a supply depot for tents cots and equipment. The camp is under the Massachusetts Division of Forest Travel and a veteran outdoorsman oversees operations.
Miss Mona TL Ames daughter of Dr and Mrs Ames of Boston and Perril Pelkanige Marsh son of Mr and Mrs Marsh were married Friday at the Methodist Congregational church by Rev Townsend assisted by Rev Chliaap. The reception followed at the Arms’ Home. Matron of honor Mrs Phillip Stetson of New York and bridesmaids from Herkimer Westbrook Chicken Tarve Madeline Woodworth and Tester Cushing. Flower girls Elsie Derry Bima Tozier Doris Rozier Louise Thinnen Jamie Brighton. Best man Bernard Cope Day with ushers Ralph Phayer Marsh Edward Cady Marsh Willian McCarren Harold Theker Raymond Chapman Plareld Smith. Mrs Marsh earned MA from Columbia and is a member of Kappa Sigma Gamma. Mr Marsh a Columbia graduate and Delta Upsilon member. After the wedding they will reside in Rahway.
Arthur Archer general manager of Amex Worsted and Richmond Worsted Spinning Co along with Chiles Jensen, Brooks yarn agents, and other officials assure Richmond citizens that the mill will stay busy. The article details a collaboration with publishers for a new book by G. Greene, notes wedding events, local visits, and community notices surrounding employees, families, and town happenings.
M A Hofstater of Pottstown Penn employed as a steel worker on the Kennebec bridge fell from the structure Monday afternoon, but his quick action to grab a supporting column broke the fall. He was taken to City hospital where X rays showed no broken bones though bruises and soreness remained. Hofstater had been on the job about two weeks. Nearby, a group from Newton Mass enjoyed a Montsweag outing and picnicked at noon, then visited Orrs Island to see the Pearl house. Rev Weston P Holman of Beacon Street church officiated a wedding in Freeport Thursday.
Twenty three members and guests attended the Nequasset Farm Bureau gathering at the cottage of Mrs. Charles T. Farnham in Hath. Bay Point. Mrs. Horace Whitney of Topsham gave a basketry talk. The event featured a vegetable salad meal and guests included Mrs. Hortense Srouth Blanchart of Boston and Mrs. George Carlton of Philadelphia. Many local residents and visitors were listed as weekend or recent guests in surrounding towns. The next community sing is scheduled at Montsweag Baptist Church Sunday at 5 p.m., with expected large attendance.
Preston Mason caretakes the Black Fox Farm ranch where Spot the shepherd dog guards pens, foxes are fed varied meals including fish day, and Lulu the tame pup wins hearts. The Browns and keeper emphasize care, open to visitors August, with 30 animals quartered in secure, nicknamed pens. The venture blends affection, safety, and potential profit.
A H Morrill Maine Central railroad engineer asserts the Bath Kennebec bridge is ample for both rail and highway traffic. The railroad deck offers 15 4? feet clear width and the roadway 20 feet with 5 foot sidewalks. Vertical clearance from rail to roadway is 40 feet and from top of rail to clearance 22 feet. Construction speeds toward end of the year with electric, telephone, and telegraph conduits planned beneath the sidewalk.
A nearly 12 year old girl on the West Side held an auction of her toys and playthings after hearing her parents discuss the Davenport estate sale. Throughout July 12 the crowd enjoyed the playful event as dolls and doll furniture sold for pennies and pins, and the youngster decided to part with her toys.
Personal notes list Belfast visitors Mr and Mrs Charles A Bruce attending the annual Memorial Craftsmen meeting at the New Meadows Inn in Bath. George McFadden and Alyce Kent of Norwich plan a Boston Arts School vacation with relatives in Park Street. Various locals and visitors, including Pauline Cummings, John Howe family, Whitman Mitchell group, and Bernice Achorn party, travel between Bath, Portland, Thomaston, and Castine as summer arrangements shift.
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