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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
5
A fragmented report notes extensive boys club activities including ping pong billiards and reading programs. It mentions vacations holidays conventions and stormy days affecting participation while stressing the value of club activities for many youngsters.
fragmentary notice recalls Mrs. Andersen and Mrs. Clancy in Bath and Portland. mentions December 18 and a service member returning to his ship for reassignment after rehabilitation leave.
A brief birth notice reports a baby boy and girl born this evening at the Me Hospital to residents on Vine Street. Parents Mr and Mrs. Vine welcomed the newborns.
A Bath postal report describes faster holiday mail handling with more efficient service. Temporary staff assisted by wave of improvised work improved dispatch speed. carriers started at 5 a.m. and trucks ran on routes earlier than before. The document lists post office officials Ogden Albert A. Mere and Burton W. Smith among the management group.
A fragmented description notes attractively decorated homes during Christmas with candles and lights. The piece mentions garage windows lit and plans to outdo last year’s display, reflecting the season’s scarcity and festive effort.
Miss Hitchcock announces her engagement to Mr. Skelton, Morse High School graduate and armed forces member, with plans for marriage in Boston. The couple, connected to Captain and Mrs Russell Hitchcock, are noted in this community notice as they pursue future plans.
A large group for Sembee the rice Hospital League organized private suppers before the dance. The committee praised all who donated and supported the effort. Anna Crooker and Evelyn McMann chaired the event with Nellie McCabe, Ethel Blake, and others handling tickets and refreshments. Additional plans include a Christmas tree and party in the Star classroom with a 7 30 meeting time to nominate a committee.
Lieut James A Reed U S A and his bride Sybil Runlacud Lord of Its street visit Bath friends. The Reed couple expect to receive their discharges soon. Reed graduated from the University of Maine.
A reported accident occurred near Nequaaset Bridge involving a boy and a pony dragging a cart. The boy was taken home by bystanders and a doctor was summoned as Sgt. John Crosby of the State Bollests Investigating the accident examines the case.
A regional savings program is set to launch at a local school system with plans to involve students in regular deposits. Nearby Settine reports long-standing student participation, while Gardiner High School students engage in weekly saving activities as part of the program.
A Brunswick collision left three cars damaged when Mrs Ore McDonald of Lewis drove into a stopped line of vehicles. No injuries reported as emergency crews secured the scene near the intersection.
Fragmentary text mentions a shooting and a circle, with unclear proper nouns likely misOCR. Readable elements point to a crime or incident report but specifics and identities are not recoverable from the fragment.
An obituary fragment notes Miss Mary Hawley as a daughter of a local family, with hints of her education and community activity. The text references her residence at Baw and association with Edward, plus involvement in girls’ work and local events.
Garbled text fragment shows unclear names and phrases. Readable bits suggest a historical page item with personal names and scattered words like honey and marana. Context and specifics are not recoverable from the provided OCR snippet.
Fragmentary text references Evel Be of New York, a brother and sister, and related household names in Bowdoinham Post Road. Details unclear but hints at a family matter or social note involving Pratt family members and others.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wartime tak ing of something titled Bewall of Wi for veciy Mane. Readable elements point to a drama or event but missing clear names, places, or dates. Further context is needed to define the individuals involved or the exact action reported.
Obituary notes the death of David Wilcog after a weeklong illness. Relatives and friends mourn the longtime local resident. The obituary lists no further details available in the fragment.
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