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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

1

Bath Times Loyalty and Staff Pledge Support by Publisher

Frank B. Nichols vows Bath Times will continue its tradition of loyalty to the community and support from advertisers. He credits staff dedication and public cooperation for the paper's longevity across wars and changing markets, urging continued local backing and renewal of the organization.

Philadelphia Bath Rosthall Brodder Harry C. Webber Times Independent Life Vic Milly di Étate Frank B. Nichols

Democracy and relief from war debts urged as strikes bite

A historical report notes thousands on strike and unemployment rising to about 2.5 million in the United States. It argues wage gains and prices hinder recovery, calling for a return to old-fashioned democracy and broad relief from financing other nations’ crises since 1917.

United States Washington, D. C

Narrows Of State Motor Offense Report Page

A garbled report notes multiple intoxication related offenses and fines. George E. Weacasset pleaded guilty in West Bath with a $10 fine and costs of $4.70. Another case mentions a $10 fine and $4.70 costs, with an officer present. A third entry references a $5 fine and $4.70 costs, with discharge.

Srt Su Aotor Arrowsic Wis George E. Weacasset West Bath Motor l Butler Publi Fe Pc

Radio Broadcast Highlights Cresson Biography Autographing

Mrs Margaret French Cresson of Stockbridge Mass appeared on WNAC at 1915 as guest speaker in the Yankee Kitchen program. Brought to Boston by Burton Jones of Harvard University Press, her biography Journey Into Fame of her father David Chester French was being autographed.

WNAC Margaret French Cresson Stockbridge Mass Cresson Boston Burton Jones Art and Advertising Harvard University Press David Chester French Washington Daniel French Lincoln Memorial Concord Motis Hall of American Artists New York University Jennie Sisbey Jones Pacific West Acton

Bath men s boats win in New Meadows race

In New Meadows a Bath men s boats sweep all classes with Den Helda trailing by corrected time after a scratch start. Flying Saucer shows light easterly to place high, while Norma Letson’s Ibrose’s Chunky follows. Top finishers include Flying Saucer and Chunky with Cove and various craft also noted.

BATH New Meadows Jack Verheus den Helda Harold P. Agel Fred Aws Norma Sere Letson Ibrose Resui Main Birch Point Teter Rand Island Broart Bear Islandic Drake Uineh Point Verheus Sabine Smit Pper P. Smarigham S Cove Gs Hawkes Enaue Cove End Valgener Nickerson Bino Lausala Craft Andrews Brigham’s Cove Bounty W. H. Small

Windsor Stables Expansion for Windsor Fair Opens Aug 26

Crowded Windsor stables spur extensive construction to add 133 race horse stalls plus 100 existing, with four new buildings up to 224 by 22 feet and additional cattle and sheep sheds. A three day race meet starts August 26 followed by four days of fair through September 1, Labor Day. President Gordon W. Drew promises top-notch accommodations for livestock and race horses at Windsor Fairgrounds.

Windsor Stables Gordon W. Drew Association Drew Windsor Fair Grounds

Manitou trip for Winter Street youth group

A Winter Street group travels to Manitou for a one week camp led by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue. Miss Virginia Adams and others named will accompany. cars will take the group to Camp Manitou and return to Bath, with travel set for August 31.

Winter Street Eoren Manitouashington Joseph O. Purdue Rvant Virginia Adams Piss Petabeooks Jason T Robert Lila Mae Richmo Rowland Warren Raynes Ricard Hersom Douglas Jin Frank Warren Washington Dor Haat Weetduea Camp Manitou Bath

Fragmented economic note yields sparse figures

A garbled OCR snippet suggests a rough estimate of costs or prices but lacks clear values. It mentions per unit terms and potential totals yet no concrete figures or entities are identifiable. The fragment offers little actionable detail beyond a generic financial hint.

Naval Reserve V-6 program seeks volunteers for aviation unit

Interest in the Navy's aviation arm grows as a unit is formed at the Naval Air Station in Bruns am. The program offers a chance to join the air unit, gain flight time, advance in rate, and contribute to the flying effort. Contact the station for more information.

Navy Naval Air Station Brunsam Cape Av‘al Aviation Naval Reserve

Farewell party at Grange Hall for departing pupils

TOONELL PARTY grange held a social farewell for six older youths leaving in September for schools and training. Guests danced with Mrs Esther Andrews and Mrs Alice Smith. old time games amused attendees while refreshments were served by Mrs Deehan and volunteers. Mary Deehan will join Mercy Hospital nursing classes in September.

Grange Oréd Wesley McPhee Worthley McPhee Charles Andre, Jr Morse Highen Esther Andrews Alice Smith Reginald Farnham Ange Deehan Voluna Mary Deehan School For Nurses Mercy Hospital Portland

Pre-nuptial Shower For Bride-Elect Miss Hoummad

Invitations to celebrate the wedding of Miss M B Hoummad and George Fred Hersom were extended. A pre nuptial shower was hosted by Mrs W McGlinchy at 46 Winter Deck with gifts for the bride to be. Refreshments followed as guests including Mrs Granville Colby and Mrs Sadie Tait gathered to toast the future home and happy union.

M’barka B. Hoummad Morocco George Fred ‘Hersom Court Street Winter Street Puntey W McGlinchy Winter Deck McGlinchy Richard Hersom Sadie Tait Granville Colby Edward B. Hamblett Carl B. Swanton Henry O. McCabe Ae Field Dofiald Field Guy H. Crosby Ralph Hit Addison Selma Currievant

Park Street residents return from Miami outing

Mr Gia and Mrs Roy Briggs of Park Street have returned from a two weeks trip to Miami Florida. Briggs served as vacation manager at Sezer store in this city. Mrs Smith of Chicago accompanied them and their daughter joined for part of the journey.

Gia Roy Briggs Park Street Miami Fila Briggs Sezer Smith Chicago

Three Post Students to Boston for Scholarship Banquet

Three Melodic Holmsen scholars Richard Seely Post 88 Presqué and Charles Simmons of Post 93 Brewer will go to Boston for the expenses paid affair. They will attend a Thursday banquet with baseball stars Bob Feller Ted Williams Babe Ruth and Bobby Doerr and were lauded as outstanding students enrolling in June.

Jonler Melodin Holmsen Richard Séely Presqué Charles Simmons Post Brewer Boston l Bob Feller Ted Williams Babé Ruth Bobby Doerr Paul Holmson Dummer Street Wasde Schol the Nations Honor Society

Former Lewiston Mayor Hosts Clambake at Summer Home

Ex Mayor Mrs Dominique Tardif and former Pine residents hosted a clambake at Foster estate summer home with boating swimming and games for guests from Portland Lewiston Biddeford Auburn Waterville Augusta Rockland and Bath. Mr Tardif was district manager of the Lewiston branch. A rising vote of thanks thanked Mr and Mrs Tardif for the day’s outing.

Dominique Tardif Pinea Lewiston Portland Biddeford Auburn Waterville Augusta Rockland Bath Tardif

Verney Clambake at Brunswick draws large crowd

Verney Corp annual outing in Brunswick attracted about 1000 employees and families at Thomas Point on the New Meadows river. Joseph W. Lar of Rock Hill Inn West and Edward J. Me led a large volunteer team serving about 978 participants the record time of 45 minutes.

Verey Corp Brunswick Thomas’ Point New Meadows Joseph W. Larof Rock Hill Inn West Edward J. Me

Bridge Construction Bearings Planned at Sasanoa Site

State High Commission engineers are boring for foundations in the Sasanoa beds near Sasanoa Bluffs at Arrowsie Island northwest tip for a proposed bridge. It is believed a new crossing may replace the old wooden Woolwich West bridge once a decision is made, as the Sasanoa River flows from the Kennebec.

State Highcommission Sasanoa R Niear- Sasanoa Bluffs Arid Tt Arrowsie Island Woolwich and Wesi Kennebec

ROTARD PAYS non ATt VISIT Continued from Page One

ROTARD PAYS non ATt VISIT reports continued coverage from Page One on events involving Heath club and associated discussions. The piece outlines ongoing visits and remarks by the figure involved, noting context within the Heath club’s activities.

Rotard

Ater Hyde Memorial and History of Society Officers

A fragmentary note references the Ater Hyde Memorial and the green house, alongside a history of the society and a complete list of officers. Details are limited in the readable text.

Ater Hyde Green House the Society

Veterans Service Center proposal faces Bath Maine debate

The Bath Maine Joint Veterans Service Committee questions federal support and proposes restoring the Veterans Service Center in Oak Hall. The article criticizes the current setup, noting veterans and dependents bear travel costs to Tagus and urging reestablishment to save taxpayers money while easing access to hospitalization and insurance services. The piece contrasts local actions with similar towns and laments the post office veterans roll as neglected.

Suette March It Was Decided, Preemie At Te A Ee , Ndervice Cen- Boawlan Tra Fintan Bath Elimin Tagus Veterans Service Center Oak Hall Joint Veterans Service Committee Maine

Company Hosts Casco Bay Outing For Employees

Through the paracortyl of Mr and Mrs James A and daughter Mary Orth t the employes of dA lappison Inc oil on cr ater street from Bath and swick were entertained with an all day on and clam on the shores of Casco Bay Harpswell Sunday Private cars conveyed the guests to the shore where at noon a su a e was served with in the party proving they wow to prepare an excel lent bake The bake was made enough so that guests not only partook of dinner but supper as well Bathing swimming hiking and all sorts of out of door sports were participated in by the party and all thoroughly ended the occasion Before the eft for home a vote of anks was extended Clap ison and famil making the Best peat me rs cu when Maison and family Avon Temple Robert Butler

James A Mary Orth T dAlappison, Inc Crater Street Bath Swick Casco Bay Harpswell Clapison Famil Maison Avon Temple Robert Butler

Social Eight Club Returns From Bath Day Out

Members of the Social Eight Club enjoyed a day trip returning to Bath in the evening after a pleasant afternoon by the shore. A late dinner followed, with several attendees mentioning the ride home as part of a most enjoyable outing.

Bousge S Ve Hentia Bath

Night storm leaves Bath area without power after long outage

Rain for nearly an hour knocked out power as Minar Wh and Bath areas suffered. Transformers burned and crews worked through the night to repair damage. Power was restored gradually as lines were cleared and temperatures cooled later, with winds shifting northeast and more rain on Saturday.

Wereat Alcee Oewer

Fragmented Old News Card From Somerville Event

Incomplete notes recall a 32 year span with Mrs Harold Annerant of Somerville now Bath and H Sager of Port Chester. Mrs Mark Donaldson of Somerville was absent but the others enjoyed seeing each other again after decades. The group shared memories of beauty and life while greeting old friends.

Harold Annerant Som. Somerville Bath Ee H. Sager Port Chester Mark Donaldson Somnerville

Boy suffers cut at city pond despite health ban

George Saw five year old son of Edward Savage of Middle Street received a bad cut while wading in a local pond. He was taken by police car to Memorial Hospital and then treated by a local physician. Health officer bans pond but many visitors ignore it amid hot weather. broken bottles and glass litter the area after partial cleaning earlier in the summer.

George Saw Edward Savage Middle Street Moon Ee Memorial Hospital Sine

Fragmented OCR Note on Procedures and Thanks

A partial OCR fragment references an event with a person named in a tone of thanks and mentions a procedure. It includes scattered words about a meeting or action, and a note likely from a newspaper card about an acknowledgment or civic matter. No clear entities or dates are decipherable.

Sebasco Softball Team Opens Season with Victory

An early Sebasco softball game saw the down river outfit defeat an opponent as manager Samu Miguer led the team. Contact Mr Burgess at Sebasco for details on future games and next steps.

Sebasco Sarcer Samu Miguer Ealenge Fa Ae Forte Tearm Down River Bath

Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers Club Plans Aug. 21 Meeting

A brief local item notes the Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers Club has been active this summer with a committee food sale at the Front Street Market in Sant At. At the meeting held the club voted to hold a schoolhouse event on August 21.

Sagadahoc Ferry Motherslub Front Street Sant Ted Pain

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. —— White Johrnny Billy Green Dudley Manitou Caereny Olunteer Toonell Party West Bath Grange Freda Holt Edward Foster's Verney Gener Heath Club Wiliam Sommerville Jaldine Rice James A. Clappison Miss Marty Social Eight Club Tf Panks Ruald A. Lees Sealey
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