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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
8
The fragmentary text hints at a ship, the schooner Robert P Mur- Durtton, and a busy scene on High street with a bustling crowd. Descriptions mix sailing terms, street life, and vendors offering articles as passersby gather for an afternoon event.
Fragmentary report from 1907 describes a Monday evening event on Charles Street with mentions of a fourteenth se... and 77 years, but most names and details are illegible. The readable bits reference an entertainment or social gathering and some aged attendees.
Fragmentary clerical notes describe a Bath band rehearsal and Mr and Mrs Deering arriving home while references to the Corporation of New York and a London office imply travel. The text mentions Deputy Grand leaders and a gala event with career-related notes and names such as Gatha Cates.
Fragmentary text mentions Stevens and an event at a tean location with uncertain details. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Featste and Mrs. P Ham traveled to Lewiston for an Empire event. A late tea party group went to Portland for a matinee. Cashier D Hill of Bath conducts business for Miss Mary A Anne Sins and Mrs. L Palmer visiting New York City. A Bath clothier plans extended stay.
The river town greets spring as ships resume service with the Farns tug due, a 75 man crew, and local events include Miss Alice Ramsay hosting a party. Hospital news notes Lorilee and family visitations while Henry Poli travels to New York for his wife and daughter Jennie from Italy.
A garbled account mentions Bowker yard in Sonstt and Bay Bhore Lumber Co with references to William R. Cha, a famous director, and plans for a school children fare. It notes crews, foremen, logs, and Father Winter imagery, ending with a reflection on March.
Wiscasset’s quota and the successful drive reflect credit on Mr. Kimball and the corps for their time. a luncheon is planned at noon with attendance noted. The text also mentions individuals Brad Redganet and Gries N, plus Catherine Pi and others visiting relatives and staying with Mr. and Mrs. during the week.
Fragmentary text references Elwell W Silmpeon and associates from St Albans Vermont Rocky Hill Connecticut and an Earl of Windsor with unclear relations. The damaged OCR yields no clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
A farewell gathering hosted by the choir featured Mrs Louis Kondos and Dane Aligs Barbera with Hart 0ra Mise Marie Lambert and Phyllis Bisson among attendees. The event ended with a festive note as the group shared light moments and a humorous benediction.
The article notes a meeting at the Y on Thursday at 2 for officers and formation of a junior league for boys in grades whether or not members. All who wish to play are urged to attend to support the league’s success.
A garbled note states Maine will implement new salary schedules for principal offices and city employees connected to road work. The changes take effect next Sunday at daylight saving time, with an unclear reference to Harold.
A fragmented account describes views of Switzerland and Italian landscapes seen by returning service members. It notes marble blocks along a Mussolini-era highway and a Statue of Liberty scene in New York Harbor resonating with veterans.
Fragmentary note mentions Cory and Henderson in a local gathering with anticipated events. Includes partial dates and activities but lacks full details. Further context needed to confirm participants, place, and schedule.
The Bath societies held a six thirty start charity event at the high school with Bailiste Gy Curtis and Mrs Muriel Cora Sutter in attendance. Vocal selections were performed by Blanche and Ney with Anna Reed at the piano and Anne Reed giving readings.
A Spanish War Veterans auxiliary council meeting convened in Warton Michigan. Attendees discussed commendable efficiency and the Batons Can ora in Michiga as part of the memorial remarks. Lillian Margaret Witien attended.
Central Ladies Aid of thal church schedules a Thursday afternoon gathering at two o'clock to finalize apron preparation. A noon May 1 deadline is noted for the cooked items. James T. Laney chairs the event with Mrs. LeSathorn and Mrs. Nellie Lord assisting committees.
Fragmentary probate notice from a court in Bath items relating to the estate of James B Preble late of Bath. Mentions letters of administration and final accounting proceedings, with names such as John L. Jack appearing in the fragment.
Fragmentary report describes a Past Masters gathering with a scheduled six thirty start and evening business sessions. Mention of a program closing the meeting and reference to a Pomona official, Mrs. Margaret Morse of Topsham, and a contested group sketches segment.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at local efforts to distribute malted beverages or nourishment to needy residents. It mentions proper persons and water mixing instructions possibly for household use. The text references woodwork, Seenon 3 wietine, and general distribution in a relief context.
A fragmentary legal notice referencing executors and probate terms without bond. The readable portion identifies a date like 10-7-84 and mentions attestation, registrars, and certification terms, but key names and full actions remain unclear.
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