Memorial Day Observances Damped by Rain in Phippsburg
A rainy Memorial Day in Phippsburg dampened plans for holiday observances. G A R members altered Bath trips and the day’s program, while local residents faced soggy outfits and fluttering flags as ceremonies proceeded with subdued attendance and reflections on patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R
Bath
Slade
Emerson
United States
Stoney Brook
George C. Pease
Joseph W. Crocker
Dromore
Mr. Crocker
Bath Iron Works
Kelley Spear Co
George Weston
Alden Perkins
West Bath
M. D. Sprague
Frank Allegrin
Memorial Day Observance Under Wet Skies in Oak Grove
Memorial Day ceremonies in Oak Grove, the monument, and City Landing proceeded despite rain. The Hyde Guards led the parade with a longer auto line, and graves were decked with flowers. Post Sedgwick and G.A.R. officials praised Marshall Heald for orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
The
Monument
City
Hyde Guards
Sumner Brown
Charles A. Coombs
G.A.R
Marshall A. B. Heald
Grand Army Hall
Marshall Heald
Legard and Stewart
Police
Bath Military Band
Gifford
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Veterans
Com
F. L. Stover
Sedgwick Post
City Landing
Kennebec
L. Miller
Eugene Annable
Post Sedgwick
Hugh T. Madden
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bath Seeks Local Talent for Movie Leading Roles
Bath residents are invited to audition for a Civic Motion Pictures Corp production to be filmed in Bath and nearby during late June. Casting seeks a popular Bath girl for the lead female role, a strong Bath lad for the lead male and four flower girls. Mail name and address to Manager Harry Webber by Saturday night for consideration, with filming planned at local church scenes and seashore locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Motion Pictures Corporation of
New York
Bath
Vicinity
Buck
Moving Picture Company
Harry Webber
Opera House
Opera
Sonia Anniversary Celebrated by Neighbors at 17 Huse Street
Monday evening over fifty neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs Levi Sonia observed their tenth wedding anniversary at 17 Huse Street. The event featured music dancing and refreshments. The hosts were presented a handsome art square and sideboard scarf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Sonia
Huse St
Sonia
Prominent Men of Sagadahoc No 12
The article reviews early Lawson history around 1640 to 1649, detailing his Kennebec land purchases, business ventures, and marriage to Elizabeth Lawson. It discusses disputes, court records, and family tensions, including Elizabeth's travels to Boston and her alleged abuse, with ongoing notes on dates and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Piscataqua
Lawson
Kennebec
Joseph Sewall
Abagahasset
Richmond
Boston
London
Christopher Lawson
Elizabeth Lawson
John Cotton
Clark
Lake
Lawsons
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Phippsburg
Bowker's
Basin Hill
Ing
F. S. Bowker & Son
Martha Rogers
Ernest Rogers
Pauline
Hattie Rogers
George L. Cutting
C. V. Minott Jr
Mias
Roth Eaton
Ashdale
Gontintea
Central Church
D. L. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
John M. Clark
Conducted BY
Wm. C. Chadbourne
Front St
Sagadahoc
Henry C. Thayer
John James
Gloucestershire
Thomas James
Tilton
Sive
Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Johnson Bros. Co
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