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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
8
The 1907 Bath Times notes plans for the annual Colonial Club Winter Stay, with members including Forest Nelson and Mrs Vernon D of Waldoboro. The event centers on social activities and a forthcoming Maine General Hospital treatment for a club member’s relative.
Fragmentary text references individuals such as Master B. L. Risteen and L. Smith, mentions a vacation, a meal, and the annual meeting of the Naval Architects society. It hints at travel, storms, and a sister, with incomplete sentences about Downes and a fraternity.
The fragment hints at a weather or seasonal note about rutting behavior in winter. Specific names, places, or dates are not provided to establish concrete facts for a fuller summary.
Fragmentary notice recalls Mrs W G Webber of Washington Street and Mrs Eliza J Newdick 81st birthday acknowledgments. Mentions friends relatives and candidates with scattered names, dates, and local events.
Fragments describe ships and shifts in a harbor area on November 29 1907. References include several vessels two craft and a logger perhaps, plus local individuals Benjamin Rank J Arthur Dunton and mentions of Elm Street and a school context.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Lowell figure and a planned event tomorrow. Details are unreadable but suggest a local public notice or casual community reference without clear names or places.
A large delegation will meet at the Empire Theatre memorial event on Lombard Street at 2 15 p m. Various local figures attend social gatherings at the Colonial Club and honor the successful Times party event with refreshments. A new five masted ship Governor Brooks arrives in Newport News on maiden voyage from Boston while local families celebrate anniversaries and weddings.
A December 2 1907 blast at the Maine Central Railroad Brunswick station killed two men and injured four others. The explosion wrecked the structure sending walls outward and doors tearing free, with passengers Capt Sam Percy and Mrs Percy among those aboard a rear car.
A freighting vessel named Miss Helen Freeman is towed to safety near Virginia Beach by the towboat Standard. The tow aids a barge and a student from a Maine law school being moved, with Captain Clarke of Portland noted for related business in the area.
Richmond notes list residents with Army service and leaves in Layton Washington. It mentions Ora Yeaton, Gilpatrics, Clifford Gray substituting for a carrier, and Mrs Edwin Millett hosting guests for Thanksgiving. Local families, Miss Beulah Naylor at Eastern Nazarene College, and Yale student Francis Bilodeau are cited with holiday visits and school attendance.
The article notes residents spending the holiday season with trips to Portln, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Blanche Scammon of Portland visited Mrs. Roy Moulton, while others including Mrs. Serle Hagen and Mrs. Lawrence Du Pont joined relatives in Plymouth and nearby locales for weekend gatherings.
Scout troops meet at Winter parish house and Winkead church for a holiday craft session and wreath making. Leaders include Mrs. Marjorie Leader and Mrs. Hayes. events feature flag ceremonies, Christmas gift planning, and a trip to Sebasco for Allegra and Wild Rose troops with games and hot cocoa.
A probate notice notes K Penny as administrator and JOHN L. JACK as register with dated reference. The readable fragment indicates a commission or appointment on an indicated date. No additional party details are legible.
The YMCA Junior club league announces six teams led by Lions club and Junior team coaches with practice ongoing. Rosters include Bernard, Mullaney, Burton Smith, and Gediman among others as teams prepare to report for the start of official games amid delayed admissions.
The troop invites new members to join the regional scouting group, aiming to complete membership before the Thanksgiving cards distribution for the Oklahoma City chapter.
In a brief Rotary Club session, speakers discussed inflation pressures and strategies to curb rising prices. Guests included Rev. Joseph O. Purdue, Dr. and Archibald M. Harding, with G. Thomas Murphy noting volunteer efforts and campaign plans.
Mrs Madelyn Pierce book keeper at Stetson's will take a week off this week for a vacation.
Notice lists Jo L. Jack as personal representative for the Blair estate with Irvin Wallace and others noted as heirs. Administrative actions include appointment of administrator and filing under probate rules with reference to a register entry. The document appears to reflect court proceedings for probate and estate administration.
The notice lists twenty four teams across three leagues and a volleyball group with weekly practice blocks and midweek games. It notes gym usage conflicts on Wednesday due to a league schedule, with several times and venues referenced and a heads up about adjusted access for members and teams.
Wiscasset and Rockland residents are listed among visitors and Thanksgiving guests. Cpl. Robert F. Barnes, son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Mares, is stationed at Keesler Field. William Rines, a student at Wiscasset Academy, won a 2 prize for an essay on World Peace and Good Fellowship in a grange contest. Dr Alvan B Derr of New York City has died. Br Alvan E Duerr Ward notes his passing and recalls his local ties and public relations career. Surviving are his wife Virginia Allen Duerr and son Wil
Notice given to all persons interested in the estate of Wallae ented That notee therend be given for letters of administration granted to Edward am in the county. The notice names Campbell MBL and John K as officials.
Morning ceremony marks a debut event with official opening activities. Attendees gather for group photos and a tea reception at the venue, capturing a moment of local outreach and community welcome.
Fragmentary text references Josie E. Hammwick and siblings Harry Phare and others connected to a Brookline Massachusetts hospital event dated Nov 26. The notes mention family roots in Farmin and Beedy Auburn and give scattered clues about a death or memorial context without full details.
Bath residents Mr and Mrs Lucian Ames and Mrs James McNeil attended a Wednesday dinner. Bev y was accompanied by Mrs Berry in a social gathering description from Five Islands Bath.
A fragmented notice outlines that a quorum of the board is needed for an executive action and that vacancies must be filled by the board. It mentions a president and trustee oversight though details are unclear due to damaged text.
In the matter of Agatha Grant Lennox and George A Cahill, probate administration is initiated without bond. The court directs issuance of letters testamentary to Agatha Grant Lennox as named. The record references John Ln 108 and states probate is granted without bond.
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