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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

8

Former Bath Boy Weds in California

Marshall I White and Miss May G Wilkison of Alhambra united in marriage at nine p m Saturday May 7 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Ro White in Alhambra California The ceremony was conducted by Dr Kennedy pastor of the First Presbyterian church Only immediate relatives attended The home was decorated lavishly Mr White a former Bathania who graduated Morse high school Los Angeles Then studied at Otis Art Institute They now reside at 206 S Sid Street apartment 1 Alhambra

Meo Trenary Ro White Sas Ss. Sth Street Alhambra Cub Marshall I. White May G. Wilkison 8. Kennedy First Presbyterian Church Bride Gree White Morse High Selves Mie. White Los Angeles Cal Otis Art Institute

Machinery installation recalled in Bath visit

Willian Hinds of Winthrop Maine recently visited Bath recalling the installation of machinery forty years ago in the old Goss Marine Tron Works now Bath Tron Works. He arrived to note his role in bringing the machinery to the Bath plant and his later partnership in the Goss Tron Works aboard the steamer Meteor the first US ship with a triple expansion engine designed by Charles Hyde of Bath.

Willian Hinds Winthrop Maine Bath Goss Marine Tron Works Bath Tron Works Mr. Hinds Goss Tron Works United States Charles BE. Hyde Goss Marine Works

Two Thousand Cars to Bring Equipment to Thomaston Cement Mill

Construction of New England's sole cement plant at Thomaston advances as over half a million dollars of equipment orders are placed by Lawrence Cement Co. The order includes a crusher, four grinding mills, two rotary kilns, a rotating cooler, large motors and generator sets. It is estimated that building and equipment will require about 2000 carloads of materials.

New England Thomaston Lawrence Cement Co

Potter Weekend Visit By Potter Family In Quincy

Homer Potter of Quincy Massachusetts spent the weekend with his parents Mer and Mrs Walter BL Potter on Lower High Street. The family noted his return during a quiet family gathering and extended thanks for hospitality.

Homer Potter Quincey Mass

Memorial Day observances in Bowdoinham hold townwide services

Memorial day exercises began with outlying cemeteries decorated and flags sent to Norman Curtis in charge of the section. A village flag ceremony at half mast preceded a procession to the village cemetery where graves were decorated. Grand Army veterans Sons of Veterans and local children joined the event at Grange Hall with Rev Wolstenholme Bath speaker and Masonic quartet performances. Numerous town residents visited relatives, attended services, and participated in community gatherings at Grange Hall and the Methodist church.

Vna Bowdoin Norman Curtis Grange Hall Bowdoinham Band Grand Army Veterans Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Auxiliary Jack Mila Nash Baptist Church Charles Hackett George Jb. Wolstenholme Bath Masonic Quartet of John Shaw Fred Curtis George Goodwin Albert Henderson Comrede George Blodgett John C. Sedgley Judge Ames America Masonic Quartet

Sedgleys Thank Friends for Help After Loss in Bowdoinham

Mr and Mrs George Sedgley express gratitude to many friends who helped in various ways after the loss of their home in Bowdoinham Maine dated June 2.

George Sedgley Bowdeinham Maine

Funeral for Walter H. Melcher at Home

Walter H. Melcher, veteran shepherd, was laid to rest Sunday at his home 36 School street with Rev F L Little and Wesley M B E church officers officiating. Odd Fellows ritual conducted by Lincoln lodge officers. Burial in Oak Grove with bearers George L. Sawyer Frank J. Farrin John F. Conant and Clarence A. Rogers. Mrs Ernest S Huff of North Edgecomb visited Bath on Wednesday.

Walter H. Melcher Sheeist School Street Wesley M. BE Odd Fellows Lincoln Lodge Oak Grove George L. Sawyer Frank J. Farrin John F. Conant Clarence A. Rogers

Woolwich Memorial Exercises Draw Large Woolwich Center Audience

Woolwich Center hosts Memorial Day program at Center Baptist Church under Miss Sarah Bagley and others. Rev. George B Wolstenholme gives an oration. school children from Union Bridge perform. roll of honor includes veterans of Revolution, Civil War, and American wars. readings, music, and quotations mark the event.

Center Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Woolwich Center Sarah Bagley Albert Hathorne Eben Dana George B. Wolstenholme Bath Union Bridge School T. Hl. Fernald George Wolstenholme Plinette Allen Woolwich William Lincoln Clara Reed Flanders Field T. TH. Fernald Maine Jane Lincoln Gettysburg Witham Opie TE Fernald the Beautiful Nyee Ee Wolstenholme Tie

Worcester area families visit for holiday weekend

A diverse list of visitors and residents spent the weekend or holiday in town. Names include Mrs. Cora LV Corliss and Irving Miller of Boston, Walter Harrington and family of Somerville, Elie Robertson and son Job of Manchester by the Sea, Addison Rice moving to Harpswell, Helene Tracey visiting Mrs Emma Bickford, Frank J. Walker of Boston, Fred Hlathorne purchasing the Addison Rice farm, Sarah Bailey of Gardiner, Norman Catharin and Gladys Vannah of Somerville, Laura Clanche visiting, Herbert Munsey at Rockport, and Coorsiama Lilly visiting relatives in Massachusetts.

Worcester Mass Cora LV Corliss Irving Miller Boston Walter Harrington Somerville Juniper Point Elie Robertson Manchester-By-the-Sea Kennebec Job Bowdoin College Addison Rice Harpswell Helene Tracey Emma Bickford Frank J. Walker Fred Hlathorne Sarah Bailey Gardiner

Former Bath Girl Aids Flood Victims

An entertainment and box social at Freeman town house Franklin county raised funds for the Junior Red Cross to aid Mississippi flood victims. Miss Alice M. O'Brien organized pupils from Center and Starbird Corner schools with magician Grant Stuart assisting. Auction by F A Richardson sparked lively bidding for the box suppers. Evelyn Grant funeral held privately at Sill High Street with Rev Wolstenholme officiating.

Freeman Franklin County Alice M. O'Brien Red Cross Mississippi Center Starbird Corner Miss O'Brien Grant Stuart

Esmond Lundrigan Nuptial Mass at St Marys Church

Charles Bernard Esmond of Charlestown Massachusetts and Miss Ethel Muriel Lundrigan of Bath were married by Rev Father James Gorman at St Marys Church. The bride wore blue georgette with matching hat. bridesmaid wore rose georgette. A breakfast at 15 Willow Street followed. The couple plan a trip to New York and reside at 43 Monument Ave Charlestown. Mrs Esmond is a Bath native and former bookkeeper. groom from Gardiner and employed at Charlestown navy yard. Guests included the bridal party and family members.

Willow Street New York Monument Avenue Charlestown Hsmond Maerse High School Bath Thomas J. Lundrigan Tyde Windlass Co John HL. Esmond Gardiner Gardiner High School

Death of Mr and Mrs Edgar Dye at Sebasco

Mr and Mrs Edgar Dye and family passed Sunday at Sebasco in a quiet family notice. The obituary reflects a mournful local remembrance with limited details on services or survivors.

Edgar Dye Sebasco

Tennessee Black Walnuts and Butter Nuts Ad

Direct from the mountains of Tennessee these nuts are said to be better than English walnuts or Pecans. Order a few pounds for candy making or eating a real feast. 10 pound bag prepaid by parcel post for $1.00. Cor FULTS ALTAMONT TENN. b-2-3t

Tennessee

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