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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
5
A newspaper note reports on propaganda efforts surrounding a national anthem event just before a speech by Truman. The piece highlights the staged sequence and the political messaging tied to the ceremony, reflecting tensions in national morale and leadership.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person named Fred Wool and a shop, a paint snap, and a hospital home. It hints at a legal or arrest context but lacks clear facts, places, or dates.
The church Ladies' Aid and guests gathered after 8 pm for a lobster stew supper and pies. President Onedinne R. Deering chaired an event featuring Kirk Roberts presenting colored slides of training camps and views from France Germany Italy and Paris. The display contrasted with European Gothic architecture and included a plaque note.
City government approves a federal grant proposal under the Lanham Act to fund maintenance and operation of school facilities. The amount, about 9 thousand dollars, is far below the nearly 24 thousand previously discussed. The commission will determine the final sum and timing for the assistance.
An informal meeting of Smith-Tobey Post of the Bath Legion discussed converting the dugout into a members club and reviewed the donation fund finances. Committee chair Donald Perry reported ticket sales and expenses, netting 1154.89 for the baseball program, with plans for $500 needed this year and funds to sustain future teams.
Mrs. Marion H. Oliver, long time deputy city clerk of Bath, resigns effective Saturday. She was the first woman to serve as Bath city clerk, elected in 1944 to complete the Hutchins term, and declined to run for a full term. John W. Gilmore had served before and during Oliver’s tenure, with others succeeding him afterward.
Rotary members described films illustrating totalitarian warfare and the Allied response, noting bombings of London, destruction of arsenals, and the need for preparedness. Albert Hodgkins, son of Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins, was present. The club voted to add 35 dollars to the Paul Harris Memorial for Rotary Foundation.
Lt. John R Newell USN son of Bath Iron Works president was chosen vice president of the shipbuilding firm at the annual directors meeting in Bath. His election takes effect July 1. The board also reelected William S Newell as chairman and president, with Schulze and Main as officers. A 50 cent per share dividend was approved payable to stockholders at the close of business on Swathenes 16, 1947.
Fragmentary line mentions income from snare activities with amounts 337 dollars in 1940 and a year 1945 tied to Epes. The readable text provides no clear event or full names to establish a factual item.
A church choir hosts a farewell supper for Rev Fr Maney and his sister Miss Alice Maney of Bangor before their planned Ireland visit. A ship wheel centerpiece and sailor dolls symbolize travel, with a wishing book of guests’ wishes and songs by Mrs Nathan Watson marking the evening. Fr Maney speaks of his Bath era and hopes for a safe, joyful voyage to lands including Ireland London Paris and Rome.
Mr and Mrs John J Tracey of Woolwich celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 20 with family friends a buffet lunch and a large wedding cake. They have three children and nine grandchildren including Marion Tracey Leahy Arthur Tracey and Mrs Howard Bowker Kippsburg. Tracey retired from the Portsmouth Navy Yard seven years ago. Catherine Tracey also celebrated a birthday that day receiving many gifts.
Veteran handtub Kennebec, born this summer, set to compete in Bath’s centennial muster in July. The tub, dating to 1820s, has a storied Bath history with multiple prizes and repairs, now stored at the Sagadahoc Association and prepared for a 100th birthday return.
The beam trawler Swell arrives from the West Coast after repairs at Marine Railway and Repair Co. of South Portland. Built at Bath Iron Works in 1936 for Forty-Fathom Fish Co., owned by Capt. John Roen of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin, the vessel will be under management of Capt. Harold Paulson and Berthe Norman Olsen. It will be the largest fishing vessel from the Maine coast with a 400000 pound capacity and an 18 man crew. no captain named yet. During the war it shuttled cargoes between islands and from the West Coast to the Philippines.
The Eas gee relocates to the former William home site now owned by Milene Dickinsomy named Le i This land parcel as the new base location. The report notes the transfer and identifies the historical site as the former residence and property boundary.
Dr Donald, patient at Makie ERal Hospital in Portland for two weeks, returns home ending treatment.
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