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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
1
Fragmentary line notes Mrs Simon Cyr wearing 38s and described as very pretty with emphasis on attire and appearance. no additional context available.
Howard W Mayo chair declares gratitude to committee and donors for the Ball for the Barc gf of Dimes Ball. He notes Bob Allen Steve O Donnell Ruth Willia Madeline pata and dance group for program support. Also thanks American Learn for tables and chairs M C A Bath Windlass Bath Fire reenrface Se Department and Radio for cooperation enabling the event.
A large attendance of Genesta Chapter members and a few guests filled the Friday evening gathering. Cautions and remarks were shared as part of the session.
A fragment states that issues about Scouting questions were discussed and a section was fined. It mentions Mrs Maurice Li and Mrs Libby as contacts for access to Scout personnel material. Mrs William A. Niss and Mrs Laforest E. Hodgkins voted on a renewal or registration matter.
Morse High juniors announce a school night performance of the wet comedy Our Hearts Were Young and Gay at the Nee school auditorium on February 28. Tied to the era’s idols Theda Bara Valentino and raccoon coats the show promises light entertainment for students and guests.
A fire alarm at 455 Friday ceased quickly after chimney smoke triggered the system. The blaze was confined to the home of Je chant on the road, with Chief ice Ss responding swiftly and extinguishing the minor fire.
Chiff and Janice Hogan announce an entertainment event opening Old Timers Days with invitees welcome. A door prize and raffle drawing will be held, with proceeds aiding the local cause. Hogan, chairman, notes activities include a horse bogey ride and other attractions featured by the No. 1 Old Timer representatives.
A West Bath Grange gathering includes a Monday evening observance with song. The event features a rendition of Country Tis Of Thee and elements of community celebration noted in the fragment.
Nancy Dearborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Dearborn North Side held a birthday party party guests included Nancy Robinson and many children. A decorative birthday cake was featured and games were played with guests such as Peter Guild Eleanor Fenn Mary Gillies Gordon Gillies and more in attendance.
Morse High School prepares its first state one act play in years with a lineup of comedies and dramas. The production, staged by the faculty and students, features works by Glaspell and others, directed by staff members.
The note references Mr. and Mrs. Burnham aged 86 and 83, noting long marriages and shared histories. It mentions Burnham's retirement from shipbuilding and Hyde Windlass, and a brief wartime death related to their family background.
African observers note a birthday for Constance DA with reflections on winter themes and warmer temperatures. The fragmentary text mentions a window scene and contemplations about shade and comfort.
On file records show an amount described as more than o 000 088 erm, with unclear figures and context due to OCR errors. The readable fragment indicates a large numeric value tied to a filing or document, but specifics are unavailable from the text.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a job for fellows and a school. It references clearing perhaps a path or area and uses phrases like we more of a job for fellows to ooree, with unclear context and missing specifics.
The fragment notes Hadrian's Wall spanning northern Britain during the Roman period, marking a defensive frontier. It references its construction under Roman authority and role in imperial boundary defense.
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