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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
4
Bath residents share news of visits, travels and hometown ties. Lt. Com Norris visits Charleston and Washington while relatives plan stays at Popham Beach and Small Point. Many local families announce battles, weddings, births, and service details with Army Navy Air Force members and veterans.
Mies Gloria Haskell, a student nurse, is ill at Memorial Hospital with unspecified condition noted in the report. Further details on diagnosis or treatment are not provided in the available text.
Mrs. Donald S Savage and son Scott Allen 4 Drayton road returned from Central Maine General hospital Lewiston Mr Savage and Leland York drove to Lewiston for them Thursday. Anna Lonn six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sven B Lonn Rose street entered Maine General hospital Friday for observation and treatment. Anna is a pupil at Mitchell school and would be glad to hear from friends while a patient. John Babine son of Mr and Mrs George E Babine 516 Middle street has enlisted in the Quartermasters Corps USA for three years and is at Fort Devens age 17. Ralph Stinson of Woolwich was a recent guest of Dr and Mrs J M McLaughlin of Newcastle.
Mr and Mrs Ray Howe returned to Bath after a winter in St Petersburg Florida. They arrived in Washington DC in time to see cherry trees in full bloom. Mr Howe is a department employee on leave and expects to resume his duties soon.
ee Johns hospital where he is recovering nicely.
Center Bethesda ital Corps School UU Completion of November 1945 Claire Fulton U S arse of Mrs Eva L Bath is stationed Cohurts from thet say tidal were waa as bad as on some space islands Mrs Elsie Bull and the week end Hallowell at home of Mrs II s brother in law Mr and Ernest Rich Dr Langdon T Portland went to Julie and Mary Shaw for a dove before these setun from ie South Olulu Mrs Wilson has a brother on the island of Maui and ans lother brother on ianat ve a number of other relatives in Honolulu on Oahuma B Wilson was expected to reach Honolulu from Guam last week he is the chief engineer on a naval vessel on its way from Manila to the Pacific Coast Word is anxiously awaited from all these people afternoon and ances of the Metropolitan company in Boston hear the operas Kette and Traviata and two daughters Antoinette and Emily who joined Mr Omar at Hilo Hawaii about two months ago Mrs Omar a former teacher at the North Grammar school ee her poets there the first of the year The family moved last Saturday from Hilo to Honona eight miles distant but still in the path of the tidal wave which swept the Pacific area yesterday Mr and Mrs Abraham Miller of Lincoln street announce the engagement of their daughter Dorice F Miller to Pvt Robert Levine son of Joseph Levine and the late Joseph Levine of Burlington Vermont They plan to be married in June Mr and Mrs Homer Potters and accompanied home Louise Dunn who visit them for a week.
Fragmentary text notes Raymond MacIntire and Maurice Pye related to Maine General capital Portland. Mentions a merchant marine steamer crew and a Swedish port connection. Details are incomplete but indicate a local notice about maritime figures and occupancy.
A Bath lawyer stated the town bears responsibility for taxes on the clump of lilacs near Shaw's window, a claim echoed by the selectmen chairman. The report notes Mr. Henry living in the area as context.
The Bath observance notes the 1887 storm anniversary with a bright sun and warm breeze. Readers hope future Aprils bring similar calm and clear conditions after a day of light snowfall early in the period.
The Board of Overseers of the Poor met at City Hall with Mayor Dominique, members Tardif and the rest in attendance. The meeting adjourned after a resignation, a note of thanks, and plans discussed for 10 o'clock.
Fragmentary note indicates a men s club meeting at Central church on Tuesday with unclear details and No additional context or names readable.
Ramona Council reports satisfaction with recent officers following a successful rummage sale funded by volunteers. Details indicate positive outcomes for community needs and local governance.
A local club held a charity tea event for sled children with a focus on a ticket committee. The gathering planned a brief expansion of its tee rooms at a nearby alley location before a short break.
Local Bath teachers and community members gather for a Bath Club event focusing on education. Attendees include school staff and residents, with a program featuring talks and demonstrations from area educators.
Nominations were announced during the Fall meet at Edwrasa Seaith with participants including Teor Cant and other attendees. The brief item records the event scope and involved figures in a compact sports or meet context.
The Ladies Aid group from the church hosted a Bath Ministerial gathering, serving a meal to attendees and contributing to the event's local charity aims.
A terse city council session unfolds with routine motions and limited debate. Officials plan small budget tweaks and discuss upcoming community projects, with no major policy shifts reported.
Local notes recount events at Parker Head including church gathering and visits by residents. A fire on Wyman property caused concern but was quickly controlled, while wind damage affected a garage and nearby loading area. Additional entries mention families visiting relatives and children on holiday.
On a return trip from Pop sham Thursday a mail carrier Helen Gagnon was involved in a car incident near the Carlson home. A rock damaged the clutch and caused a leak in the gas tank. Names include Fred Thomas Carlson Friday Mrs Lawrence Hyde Park term Thomas home Ny Loring Small Kansh Wyman Spraceville. Celery seed pin noted in the fragment.
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