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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
5
Bride and groom will reside at 50 Meadow Way after a ceremony yesterday. The wedding featured corsages of car ee see bee orchids and Ted sergean Porces and ig. reception followed with two cakes and many gifts.
Mrs. M Stone of this city and Mrs Chester Worrey of Woolwich are noted in a local store shower item.
Afternoon sale in the graded room of Center Street School features articles made by pupils. Evergreen baskets wood work binders cutting boards book ends and tables are offered along with dolls toys and stuffed items. Proceeds support classroom projects.
Arrangements are made for Edward Little High School band to appear on January 9 at Morse High School. The Bath concert last year drew a large audience and fostered local school spirit.
Eleven year old Gary Worden son of Mr and Mrs Fred Worden of 1498 Washington street received a bad head cut described as half scalped after sliding into a truck at Beacon and Dam. He is at Memorial with serious but not feared condition. Police continue investigation. The truck involved is reported to 38 Tower Circle Lambert Park.
A defendant chose probation over immediate jail, with two weeks to pay a total fine of 5 dollars and costs of 5.15 dollars. He remains under supervision and must fulfill the payment within the probation period.
The chapter gathered Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Bowen Torrey West Sagadahoc County to discuss aid for the year. Participants included James Temple Rubin John Newell Miss Jane Jaffe and Loren Jaffe.
Civil rights are urged by former civil military governor Sewall reflecting on experiences in Germany. He argues that to avoid dictatorial control people must retain civil rights and be vigilant against authoritarian tendencies.
A mother woodcock lifts a chick between her legs and flies away, demonstrating protective maternal behavior as she departs the scene.
Report notes rising voter interest in city politics as talks continue on adopting a council manager form of government. The Bailey closed for holiday period and will reopen January 5, affecting attendance and work shifts in local stores.
A list notes chicken salad served in the dining room and credits numerous staff members including Mrs ye Aver and named waitresses Campbell Owen Voorhees Preney Newell Cummings Thayer Daley Hill Louder and Wilson among others.
The club voted to donate 100 to the Bath Memorial hospital drive and support a regional effort. Members discussed sending aid to sites in Braland Doe and read reports on Christmas stockings and overseas club projects while continuing community service and bake sale plans.
Fragmentary text mentions a marshal and streets but lacks coherent facts or identifiable names to form a proper news summary. The readable bits offer no verifiable event, date, place, or organization to anchor a report.
A discussion on liberal arts and current affairs notes Denmark spreads education costs to raise standards on a voluntary basis. It mentions the Lions group canvassing, hospital uniforms, and a committee set to decide the style of a forthcoming show.
Private Edward W Morse of Bath is listed among fallen service members with details indicating his unit and date of action. The brief entry confirms his status and hometown, reflecting a wartime casualty note.
Three boxes for foreign relief are prepared for shipment. A collection point is Mathee School in South Carolina, with drop offs at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Sedgeley and Mr and Mrs James Brice Wad Ree. Mrs James Pratt visited Bath Tuesday. Abbie Denham’s friends express concern for her illness at River Road home. Astrid Borjesson returned Sunday to work at the University of Maine.
Bath Fire Department responds to a blaze at Foster's Point. Engine No. 4 and responders dispatched to scene as crews fight flames and secure the area. Unknown injuries or damage details due to incomplete text.
Dr Donald F. becomes a fellow of the Russell and will leave Friday for a conference in Chicago. He will represent the institution at the event and return afterward.
A local issue concerns a proposed extra dividend by First Federal Savings. Doubts arise about account holders and the timing of the payout. Officials warn the policy may conflict with existing credit arrangements and repayment terms.
A reader from MM. C describes travel along the Ohio River passing sites near New Orleans and Dushore while recalling memories of past journeys. The note mentions Mrs. Roy Richter and a return home prompted by her father Stephan’s call, with a column tie to Miss Bessie co.
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