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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

4

Graduation Week at Wiscasset Academy and Town Schools

Graduation week featured a baccalaureate sermon by Henry V. L. Nash at St. Philip's church and a packed Red Men's hall for the academy exercises with Bates College orchestra. The ceremony included essays, a class gift, and a presentation of diplomas, followed by a graduation ball. Alumni elected officers at a Monday meeting, with Prof. Wilmot B. Mitchell giving an address and the event drawing many local guests and students.

Wiscasset Academy Henry v. Lb. Nash St. Philip's Church Academy Red Men's Hall Bates’ College Orchestra Masonic Hall Welock Lod. Sewall Metter Rire Prresidentt Edith Hilton Charles S. Sewall Caroline Varney Edna Southard J. BE. McAheny May Conley Ellsworth Holbrook Toston Schoel Vhysica Gorham Normal School Richmond White Peabody Mass John H. Southard Congregational Church Camden Birch Point Alden Hall Antoinette Phimstead Effie Poole Federal Street Ed Merry Wortland Frank Creamer EB. Richards Varney Charles F. Dole Pemaquid Point Joseph DP Tucker Josephine Tucker Frances Creamer Porth Charles Scribner Albion

Children's Night At West Bath Grange

West Bath grange held a two part Children’s night with an all youth program before an audience of elders and guests. Juvenile officers led the event with songs recitations piano solos and a comedy sketch titled Aunt Jerusha and Uncle Josh Visit to the School.

West Bath Lester Crooker Flora Lillian Fletcher Pomona Eleanor Danforth der Leland Plummer Do Me-Kay Oti Smith Betty Ie David Rich, Jr Wesley T. Lemont Jean Danforth Charles Plummer Frances Reed Margaret McPadden Pine Clayton Reed Driscille Blake Albert Henderson Jerusha Uncle Josh Amy Trish David Henderson Annie Henderson Henry Rose Eva Henderson Doris Henderson Barbara Freeman Lizzie Hggert Margaret Plolland Virginian Wright Whester Wright Stanley Rose Margaret Donnell Marion Rose Beatrice Rose Wilbert Small Doris Crocker Melville Clark Robert Boudreau Marie Smith Rita Henderson Erwin Whoerff David Whorff Ardene Meadden Lester Crocker

Ringling Bros Circus Comes to Maine with Giants of Show

The Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Combined Shows will exhibit in Porthind on Saturday June 28 featuring Goliath the sea elephant and a vast menagerie. The tour includes 1600 performers with 800 plus aerialists riders and stunt artists and extensive new displays such as ninety zebras camels and horses on a mammoth pedestal. Little clowns join a cast of European humorists as Rail and fishing trips headline local events.

Runnor Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Porthind Goliath Barna & Bailey America

Social notes from Bath and Sabine dwellings

George Klippell leaves the Cotteau cottage Sabine for Newport News Virginia with Mrs Klippel and family remaining through June. Local residents entertain visitors from Wisccaset and Brunswick while many families spend the summer at cottages in Sabine and Foster's Point.

George Klippell Cotteau Sabine Newport News U. of M Orono Rogers Hallowell Lowell School Grange Grange Hell Littlefield School Beatrice Nichols Loring Small Almena Jaques Dorothy Ryder Dorothy Furber Sewing Club Dike School W. E. Larrabee John Larrabee Eastern Nazarene College Wollaston Mass Walter Hl. Larrabee B.C. Donnell Joseph W. Larrabee Clinton D. Wilson John Pooler Waterville Tha. Owen Bath Charles BE. Wreble High Street Samuel F. Bates James Mitchell Washington Street William F. Mitchell Wilbert William A. Brown HL Dorman Perkins Brunswell Nes James Thorpe Joanna Small Thorpe Cottage Julia Hilton Freeport Minnie White Dresden Mills Laura Bailey Frank Carter Livermore Falls KE. W. Haggett Annie Williams Lilly Pray Ruth Mary Sprague Belle Donnell George Sheldon Baton William Brown Jane Bunker New York Foster's Point Bunker Elmer Willams Old Town Samuel Cobb Auburn Cobb Rosedale Chester King Hazel Heath Boston Fred Rose Henry Rose Greenland Frances, Noyes Zina Clifford John Jack Lewis Jack Lisbon Falls Samuel Bates Bath Opera’ House Howard Bates Carl Bliusdell Kittery H. A. Owen Blaisdell Helen Foye Mr. Blaisdell Oakes Blaisdell

Topsham Grange Seeks New Hall After Meeting

Topsham Grange held a regular gathering on Saturday evening with good attendance. After the business portion the lecturer presented a program featuring violin solos by Alfred Rackley with Christine Rackley, readings by Harry Edgecomb and Mabelle Stevens, a piece titled The 100 Patron by Nellie Tate, cooking and State of Maine by Jessie Morrill, acrobatic stunts by Frank Todd and Alfred Rackley, and singing. A question about building a new grange hall drew strong support, with most in favor.

Topsham Grange Vielin Soles Alfred Rackley Christine Rackley Harry Edgecomb Mabelle Stevens Nellie Tate Maine Jessie Morrill Frank Todd

West Bath Pupils Present Fine Program at School

Pupils of the Lowell school in West Bath under Mrs. Gordon Preble presented an excellent program Thursday evening before a capacity crowd and raised a good sum for school improvement. The bill included recitations, music, and readings with students and local residents participating.

Lowell School West Bath Gordon Preble Henry Rose Dolly Rose Mary Bailey Earle Higgins Charles White Henry Donnell Leon White Th Viel

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting

The West Bath Farm Bureau met at the grange hall for an all day session on dress trimmings. Ida Rose and Maud Haile demonstrated trimming ideas, aiding mothers who sew. A noon dinner featured American chop suey and other dishes. The next all day meeting is planned for Friday July 6 at the grange hall on Home Furnishings.

Farm Bureau of West Bath Grange Hall Ida Rose Maud Haile Lillian Rose Alice Small

Firemen Memorial Service Draws City and Veterans

A large crowd attended the Veteran Firemen’s annual memorial service on Sunday held by the Ibath Veteran Firewives Association. Delegations from Sagadaheck and Wickfire regions joined active city firemen in uniform. The procession left Baxter Hall at two o’clock for George F E Williams’ grave in Oak Grove, with Baxter Band providing music. Mayor Cahill spoke, Rev. Wilson delivered the oration, and Rev. Wolstenhoff offered the prayer as taps rang out and the band played Nearer My God To Thee.

Ibath Veteran Firewives Association Sagadaheck Bunswick Topest Baxter Ball George FE. Williams Oak Grove Baxter Charles H. Cahill David L. Wilson Central Dharch George DB. Wolstent Depple

Bath Man to Marry Brewer Young Lady

Invitations announce the marriage of Frank M. Deering son of Mrs Lulu Atkins Bath to Miss Geneva Belle Benner daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W McCormick Brewer The groom is a popular Bath youth from Morse High class of 12 and attended Worcester Academy Abbett School

Frank M. Deering Lulu Atkins Bath Geneva Belle Benner Frank W. McCormick Brewer Deering Morse High School Worcester Academy Abbett

Wedding Plans Set At Farmington and Suffolk Law School

The ceremony will be held at Farmington and Suffolk Law School Boston with a reception afterward at the bride’s parents home 214 Center Street Brewer directly following the ceremony.

Farmington and Suffolk Law School Boston Center Street Brewer

Brown Macdonald Wedding in Auburn Reflects Local Ties

James Richardson Brown and Luella Mae MacDonald of Auburn wed at the MacDonald home on High Street in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. David J. Wilson of Central Church. The bride wore georgette over blue satin and carried sweet peas. her sister Pauline MacDonald assisted. The groom, Bren Tibbetts, accompanied by family ties in Auburn, plans a early married life in Auburn after a motor trip to northern Maine and New Hampshire. Best wishes from Bath friends accompany them.

James Richardson Brown Luella Mae Maclonald Auburn Ami FP. MacDonald High Street David J. Wilson Central Church Rene Sweet Peas Mixx Pauline MaccDonald Bren Tibbetts Ahearn Brown Charles F. MacDonald Hax John Brown Bryant Pend Maine New Hampshire Bathvill

Ambens Couples Visit Mitteneazue Hosts

Mr and Mrs Arthur W Brawn and Mr and Mrs John L Bates of Ambens recently motored to Mitteneazue Mess where they were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Brawn. Mrs Brawn was formerly Miss Martha Bates.

Arthur W. Brawn John L. Bates Ambens Mitteneazue, Mess Herbert Brawn Brawn Martha Bates

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Wiscasset Webb Flint Biasny Clute Colby Histanys Pauline Hilton Winona Leavitt Hissay Leforestation Roger Cowley Finler Crema Chase Iessay Foster Frances Colby Louise Flint Nellie Lake Stanton Sherman Elizabeth Sewall Elizabeth Webb Mabel Lewis Edna Currier Harold Sherman Laura Carlton Sidney Evans Frank Quinnuam Joanna Evan Virginia Dease Katheryn Sanders Hazel Mayo Liome Mary Currier Bernice Lewis Church Flowers Margaret Dickinson Verna Southard Telen Ninnam Ruth Thompson Frances (Rover Reta Lewis Gwendolyn Humason Birds Walter Sherman Elwood Humas Ruth Jones Beverly Cramlin Phyllis Lewis Gerald Swainy Hate Russell Lewis Albert Tdackman Lee Merry Tn Justice Dorothy Chase Pence Donald Blackman Olive Johnson Temperance Forest Lewis Lawrence Lewis Kenneth Glidden Alison Cummings Leota Lerry Erastus Lewis Rocklind Muass Cost & Humphrey Newcastle Etta Petrie Knox County Hospital Donald Petrie Phopper Street Bridiny Percy Storer Waldebore Wis Wiscasset Priday John OL Southard Eeclesiastical Council of Congregational Churches Hen. Holt AL HL Lennox Brown & Hodgkins Path TR. Coombs Fannie Tucker Roy TR. Marshon Middle Street Main Street Hodge Street Luther Hall Parley Merry George McKinney Darker Street Plinette Allen Montsweag Baptist Church McRkinney Arambece Lodge LOOFL Noy Dodge Nate Rines W. G. Hubbard C.K. Emerson Harry Lewis Water Street Sortwell Visite Melrose Son Walter H. Peterson Harry J. Peterson East Brunswick Peterson Arsene Cyrus Margaret Peterson Sle Livers Bussels Tle Mary Nichols Phippsburg Kenneth Peterson The Augusta Trust Company Ringling Bros. and Harris T. Rodick Maine Central Railroad William Reed Moosehead Lake Buxton Mr. Buxton Lear Ernest J. Conrey Lisbon Center Buxton’s Rheumatic Medicine CO Abbot Village Lowell Nces Clayton Holden Nathan Green Erwin Wharff Emily Larrabee Molly Marion Rose Jennie Edna Brown Hittie Marguerite Donnell Tom Harland Booker Stanley Brown Mae Everett Fletcher Het Ceo - Ess Eeeters Carlton Bailey Hans Henkledorfert John Williams Henry Thoreau Miguel Mabelle Young Eliza Jane Bumpers Ernest Rose West Bath Farm Bureau Flint Michigan Chevrolet Watantena Overa Washington Street Sales and Service A. H. Humphreys Damariscotta O. M. Turner & Gilpatrick McKown Boothbay Harbor Bath Cleansing & Dyeing Works Front Street Miss Hortense Welch Oak Grove Cemetery Bride
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