The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
CROSS-BOYINGTON

A very quiet wedding was solemn
lied last Wednesday evening at the
Congregational parsonage. The con-
tracing parties being Thomas Cross
OF Scion and Ruth Martha Boyington
OF Emblem The double ring service
was used and they were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. Tozier particular friends
of each. Their many friends extend
congratulations.
RENIER-THURBE
Among the attractive holiday we'd
dings In Portland Thursday, was that
of Helen Patricia Thufber of that city
and John Ulmer Renter of this place
and Providence, r. |. The ceremony
took place at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. George Palmer, friends of the
Thurber family, the double ring SER
vice being used. The bride was be-
comingly gowned IN white canton
crepe combined with Spanish lace.
She wore a bandeau of pearls and
carried bouquet of white chrysan-
themums. The best man was Donald
Thurber, a brother of the bride and
the bridesmaid was Miss Lillian Tenn
pie, who wore blue canton crepe and
carried pink pom pom chrysanthe-
NUNS The bride was graduated
from Portland high school and the
school of fine arts. She has held a
position for the past year with the
local Augusta Trust Co. The BRIDE
groom Is the older son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Renter of this place.
He is a graduate of Madison high
school 1919 and from Bowdoin in 1928.
He belongs to the Zeta Psi and the
Bowdoin Glee Club. After we'd
ding breakfast. at the home of the
brides mother Mrs. Addie Thurber,
the happy couple left for Providence
where Mr. Renter holds a responsible
position. Both young people have
many friends here who wish them
much happiness.
MADISON CENTER
Ella c. Bowler of Caratunk came
to Lakewood, Wednesday. went to
Skowhegan to spend Thanksgiving
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hayden
BLACKWELL
Ernest Dunlop and brother Denzel
left the first of last week for the vici-
nifty of Jackman where they have EN-
ployment for the winter months.
The friends In this place of David
Viles, who were in attendance at a
birthday surprise party given him at
his home last Wednesday evening, re-
port a most pleasurable affair Over
fifty guests assembled. The even
Ing was spent socially and cards
we're enjoyed by many. Refresh
ments consisting of sandwiches, as
sorted cake and hot coffee were serv-
| ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter l.. Bird and
/ son Stanley were guests at holiday
dinner party at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Burns in Madison,
Miss Helen c.. Gates of Gorham
Normal School, who has been spend
/ ing the Thanksgiving recess at hei
home in Skowhegan, was calling al
the home of her grandparents here
recently.
4he pupils of Blackwell school to-
gether with great many friends are
regretting the resignation of the
prlnClpal anu grammar RFdue tedcHei
Miss l.. Violet Allan, who will leave
shortly for New York City, where sh'
will pursue voice culture. The ser
vices of Mrs. Helen Groves, former
4 teacher, now of Massachusetts, have
been secured to fill the vacancy. Mrs
Groves has many friends here wht
will be glad indeed to learn of hel
return as instructress.
Mr.. and Mrs w. l.. Mantor anC
family were Thanksgiving guests o
her sister Mrs. Carroll Caswell IL
North Arson.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l. Harding and som
spent the holiday at the home of hi
cousin, Tisdale Look in Madison.
Mrs. Howard Patten and son Aus
tin were holiday guests of friends II
Wateryille.