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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
8
Long reminiscence honors Rufus Lombard Hale with neighborly memories amid his many accidents and a celebratory wedding at a Boston area ceremony. The piece recalls 19th century farm life, local families past and present, and a large guest list spanning Maine to Massachusetts with music, cake, confetti, and well wishes.
A Georgetown wedding described with turquoise satin attire and gift exchanges. The bride’s maid of honor carried a pearl evening bag and a matching bracelet for the bridesmaids. The groom presented gold pencils to his best man and ushers, and gifted a gold chain with cameo pendant to the bride while she gave him a ring. The bride’s going away dress finished the reception scene.
Capt Walter E Farmer of Bath reports the Virginia steamer will run summer trips between Bath and Boothbay Harbor with evening sails expanded. Brunswick Lewiston and Gardiner groups have chartered for special voyages including Bunker Hill day and a Gardiner funded trip carrying 150 children to Boothbay Harbor. Moonlight sails and other evening excursions will be offered when weather allows.
Mrs. Fred Morgan of Saco Maine state regent of Maine D A R addressed Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R at the season’s final meeting at Ada E Deering’s home 606 Washington St She urged flag awareness and noted National Flag Week June 8 to 14 A June 20 state marking of the Coos Trail will be held in Hallowell with a joint S A R C A R meeting at the Hallowell State School for Girls Following the talk Elizabeth Lawrence Chapter C A R members presented a founder’s day sketch Participants included Richard Card Barbara Morse and others New regent Mrs Charles M Tubbs presided and past regent Mrs Leonard M Lord received a pin Luncheon served by the activities committee
Sterling Bible class voted to hold a cooked food sale June 14 in Mitchell's store with committee in charge including Mrs. Pearl Dunbar and Miss Carrie Trott. The group also invited an all-day picnic June 28 at King's Point with transportation led by Mrs. Walter Taylor and Mrs. Warren McIntire.
At the regular monthly meeting of Daughters of Isabella plans were made for the annual shore dinner to be held June 25. The June social committee includes Mrs. Esther MacDonald as chair and numerous members. A welfare card party is set for June 20. House committee and July hostesses are named.
Alderman H. Martin Powers, chair of the trees committee, announced the State Department of Agriculture will dispatch the state sprayer to Bath for four days to treat the city trees. After a delay, a conference between Representative Joseph W. Larrabee and agriculture officials secured the unit for the season.
Twenty four Bath boys joined the Augusta Scout Camporee with committees handling wood bedding cooking dish washing and camp police tasks. Attendance list names 24 Bath youths and the Camporee Scoutmaster, plus a three day schedule featuring campfires pictures parades and church services.
Esther Abromson daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Abromson formerly of Bath now Lewiston married Max Gordon of Lewiston at Rabbi M Lewittes home in Portland. Attendants included Mary as maid of honor and Ben Gordon as best man. Bride wore light blue. dinner followed. After two week wedding trip, couple to reside at 17 Laurel Street Auburn. Gordon co proprietor of Gordon's delicatessen.
The Maine Children of the American Revolution held its first state field day at Montpelier the Knox home. Twenty two children and mothers from Portland Augusta Bath joined state officers and D A R members for a noon picnic, house tour, and program with singing greetings and readings. Bath attendees included Elaine Noyes Jane Trott Germaine Bonney Barbara Morse Virginia Andre Camilla Deering and Albert Bonney.
Mrs. William Avery of Quincy Massachusetts and her daughter Mrs. Henry Bourne formerly of this city returned Wednesday after a brief visit with relatives. Mrs. Avery stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs William H Small on Pleasant street while Mrs Bourne lodged with cousins Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell on Pine Street.
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Miss Mortimer Keerin Deneee See Se Prr wed Frank Thorne in Trinity Church Belfast with a small gathering. Attendants included Bert D. Merrill of Bath. guests traveled from Bowdoinham and nearby towns. After a brief reception at The Gingham Inn they honeymoon at Moosehead Lake and plan to reside in Bowdoinham.
Mr and Mrs W H Gould attended the funeral directors convene in Lewiston and were visitors to Mrs Mary Heath's Memorial day. George Artemas of Massachusetts called on Mrs Mary Heath. Raymond A Vachon and Martha M Stilphen of Bath have announced their marriage. Vachon is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vachon whose family once lived on the Post road. Annie Billings and Florence Sedgley have returned home from C M G hospital in Lewiston. Mrs Mary Dorgan has returned to New York after weeks at her Summer home. The Goulds hosted guests May 31 in Panama. C O Purinton attended E O Tarr's funeral at Richmond Corner. Hattie Jack visited the Ches ter Jack home last week.
Miss Nellie Quimby of Laconia New Hampshire will arrive Thursday for a brief visit with Mrs Hiram Annis residing at 85 Milan Milan is the locale of the residence address given for the social note.
The article details the wedding day activities for Wilhelm Cahill with elaborate attire for the mother Mrs Cahill and family, a luncheon at Miss Cahill’s home, and guests including Miss Gertrude Potter Ardmore and Mr Wilhelm the groom. Notable attendees include Mrs Frederick H Kimball and Mr William Woodburn Potter of Ardmore Pa. The celebration continues with hosting by Mrs Henry D Wright and Mrs William B Newell in Bath.
Mrs Guy Crosby returns to East Brunswick after a two weeks visit with daughter Mrs Ernest Davis in New York. She also visited Miss Marie C Wiseman in Jackson Heights L I for the World's Fair. Accompanying her home is granddaughter Miss Madelyn Davis who is recovering from a back injury and will spend the summer with the grandparents.
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