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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

6

Murder investigation follows struggle near Route 1 scene

A Rockland man reported a struggle at 8 20 P M Wednesday along U S Route 1 near a Browne family area. Police say a maroon 1946 Studebaker driven by Browne’s friend was involved and a shot was heard as a man lay dead beside the road. An all out search and review of receipts and clothing are underway to determine motive and if robbery occurred.

Authoritie Browne Snrm Lryabr Maine Central Transportation Company Port Rockland Estijog Ag Neoa Rbarate Melanetharns— Bacay Hubbard Rockland W. Wheeler Inn For Ererene Eawin E. Wanegta Thadtesea Wheeling John FE. Marks Wiscasset Rock Ting Browne Conrad K. Camden Mnother Lon Kis Herbert ‘Pinkham Lincoln County Studebaker South Iegg Seri Robson Yesmas Portland McLaughlin

Bates President Addresses Rotarians on Inflation

Bates president Phil Phillips spoke at a joint Rotary Lions meeting at Central Church about inflation. He cited price controls as unlikely, warned that rising wages, exports, consumer credit, and government spending fuel price hikes, and argued a shrinking national debt is needed to curb inflation. He warned that current policies may not yield lasting prosperity.

Pat Rotary Lions Clubs Central Church Phi Ponds of Akter Washington Rice Perea Addison Bates Phillips Tavesting J. Phillipe Con Lips OPA

Maine Women's Republican Club Meeting in Bath

About 100 members of the Maine State Federation of Women's Republican Clubs and guests gathered at Bath Masonic Temple for a quarterly meeting hosted by the Kennebec County Women's club. Governor Sumner Sewall spoke on wartime conditions and implications for peace and the American taxpayer.

Maine State Federation of Women’s M. Masonic Bagudsioc County Sumner Sewall Cipal Pit Horace Hildreth Bryant L. Mekins Waterville Alice Plummer E. May Chapman Belfast Land Lewiston Auburn Wekville Augusta Frederick P. Moffatt Small Leavitt Sewall Maine Germany American Sewall Bath Ann Deering Mary Quimby Fred E. Dean Bessie Dickinson M Commit Progra Tee State Federation Bangor

Talk on 6c at D.A.R. meetingTuesday afternoon

Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter, D.A.R., met at Central Church parish house Tuesday afternoon with Senator Neil S. Bishop and Mrs. Bishop as special guests. Bishop spoke on the problem of the Maine Indians detailing views on governance and intermarriage.

Dummer Sewall D.A.R Central Church Parish House Neil S. Bishop Bishop Bowdoinham Maine Col. Dummer Sewall Cha Cassid Se. R Elizabeth Lawrence C.A.R

Hyde Memorial Home Dedicated for Maine Crippled Children

The Hyde Memorial Home in Maine was dedicated as a center of care for crippled children. Leaders include Colby College president Julits, Gov. Sumner Sewall, David Stevens, John Carnell, and Henry Lamb. The event featured remarks on need, donations, and ongoing fundraising and services with 26 to 27 residents and capacity for 45 to 50.

Hyde Julits 8Enee Colby College Rome Chilren Hyde Home Sumner Sewall Bath David H. Stevens New .Inted Maine John B. Carnell Chicago Henry W. Lamb Portland Maine Society le Children Aur Bixler Hyde Memorial John S. Hyde Stevens Ameen Stesiing Ted F. Burton Whitman, Jr Pine Tree Society Carnell Preston National Society Eleanor Black Margaret E. McQuaide Bangor William Berger St. Thomas Episcopal Church Camden

Grangers Re-Elect All State Officers in Maine

Maine Grange members at the annual convention reelected all state officers for two more years. E. Carroll Bean of Augusta was chosen master Lewis C. Guptill of Berwick overseer Charles M. White of Winthrop treasurer and Mrs Nellie L Hascall of Auburn secretary.

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Woodpecker's Spring Mating Flight Dazzles Forest

In spring the male wood displays a dramatic mating display by soaring high, then diving steeply into the forest below in a spectacular aerial performance.

This Is Your Hospital Why Deficits? Analyzing hospital costs

Hospitals run deficits despite business measures due to humanitarian duties and hotel like care. High staff, 24 hour care, specialized diets, and advanced equipment raise expenses beyond patient income and gifts. Community support remains essential for keeping care affordable for all.

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November Weather Compared With One Year Ago

The report notes this November had no snow, a few flurries, 26 fair days, and some rain, similar to last year. It contrasts with November 1945’s two snowstorms totaling 10 inches, and records 44 as the warmest 8 am reading this month versus 52 last year.

South End P. T. A. Incorporated Under State Law

South End PTA is incorporated under state law. Honorary trustees will be appointed at dedication exercises. The president named Mrs Burt Lonn and others to form a new corporation and committee. Mrs Etta Thurlow spoke at the meeting and several listed members attended.

South End P. T. A Frederick Pies Ee Oriis Aman Bie Merrill John Water- Saas Donald Benson Arthur Berry Alvah Morse Bernard Plummer Eeece Ws Corporation Burt Lonn Frederick Moffatta Richard Fon Jenkins

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