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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

9

Bath Daily Times 1907 1908 Social Notes and Dinner

Readable fragments describe social events in Bath including a New Year celebration by the What-So-Ever circle and a charitable dinner for poor children. Names mentioned include Frank B. Adams, Lucy Avery, Hiram Stevens, Eunice Rich, Samuel See, J. W. Gilmore, and Hon. A. Shaw. The piece notes music by Lucy Avery on piano and violin by Hiram Stevens.

Aix Music Hall Mise Lucy Avery Hiram, Stevens Bath Thomson Cays Thompson Bros

Unclear fragment hints at historic Bath club evidence

Fragmentary text mentions a Bath club and evidence of a fraud or misstatement connected to "Bebloca" or similar term. Details are unreadable, but the note implies a record of material linked to a club activity in Bath.

Bath

Port and Island Residents Highlight 1908 News

The Portland tug Portland tows Isabel B Wiley for ganacal overhaul at the port while man and vessel movements include the Lue Neff yard work. Summer residents at MacMahan Island and several local names appear in brief notices of registration, travel, and club and library discussions from the era.

Portland Por Isabel B. Wiley

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Notices

Fragmentary text mentions a 8 season record, a possible trip, a science or bridge reference, a Bath on Jan 1 date, L. B. Holmes moving to Higgins Studio for a photographic bust, and shell plates for torpedo weapons arriving with tubes expected soon.

Dee. Ratte Maney Liss L. B. Holmes Higgins Front Street

Weather and local notes mark Bath scene as year ends

The Bath scene notes grip cases in cold weather with a forecast of more unless snows arrive. In music hall and churches plans unfold for services and events. Local officials shift roles due to illness and travel. Bath ships year ends with five vessels under construction after nineteen built in the past year.

Bath Barnes

Bath News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Sports

Old mpel foundry on Washington Street becomes updated sail and rigging shop as Goodman moves in. William Rogers and daughter travel to Newton Mass. Kana wha yacht sales to Mr. Barnes after Brunswick owner H C Baxter. Adams Wesley church revival closes Sunday. M H S basketball at Rockland wins 28 14 with Kelley Thompson Farn Repu sheriff Ballou Cobb Tabor Witham. B L Berry visits from Portland for relatives. King Pep opera noted.

Ti Ading Mpel Washington Street Goodman

Valentine Exchange Framed at P T A Meet

Monday night gathering of the Winnego PTA drew several guests. Members voted to hold a Valentine meeting in February and each attendee was asked to bring a valentine for exchange. Annie Harrington Alice Morse Myrtle Wilson Maxine Staples Stella Pendex attended.

Winnegoars P.T.A Wil da Gram Annie Harrington Alice Morse Myrtle Wilson Maxine Staples Stella Pendexter

Petitions Filed for Council Seats in Bath City

The text lists ward by ward candidates and officials including Lois Knight and Eleanor Voorhees as ward wardens and clerks like Elizabeth Moffatt Miriam Clement. it notes Ward 3 and 4 have none. It mentions Bath Co office manager Mrs Etta Thurlow as a potential council candidate and references a past mayoral race and local figures such as Alonzo, Cooper, Fadden and the Newfoundland comparison to Toledo.

Lois Knight Elizabeth D. Moffatt James S. Longhurst Ella M. Dingley Miriam A. Clement Frederick D. Dwyer Eleanor T. Voorhees Ruth Lee Chester C. Aderton Able Lula A. Varney M Frances Ross Cyan Aeniral Gillette Ee Land Alonzo Wohief Ieer Indlass Cooper Coombs Ee A. W. Union

Hyde Park Terrace Fems Of The Week Highlights Local Fundraisers

Hyde Park Terrace community notes celebrate a Girl Scout brownie troop box donation drive for a Christmas event at Canal Park. A gospel service at Drayton Road home and a New Year’s Eve dance at the State Armory drew many Bluff Road residents and visitors.

Hyde Park’ Terrace FEMS Juliette iv Drayton Road Theng Ee Canal Park Wey St. Claus Ward Keith Garside Marston Charles Kidder, Jr Esther Billington Bernard Knight Carl Marchant Gerard Bills Mark Aen Paul Marchant Lark Street Gerard ‘Billington Mark Jackson Frederick Duprey Edward Brown Carl Pierce Center Street Thomas Deejay Central Avenue Bath Pass Marie M. Colby New In Colby Milton Savage Maple Street Robert Bourget Sarah Bluff Road George Youngs Edwin York Keene N. H Williamson Blueff Road Ahlin Kingston Hollis Long Island N. Y Kinton F. B. Sylvester Ny Colcord Maton General Hospital Portland Richard Billington Limestone Gerard Billington Herbert Jackson Areas Jackson Robert Harvey Lincolnville Tuesda Edward Goody Goody Lavadiet Oston Jack Lewiston Wesley Marco Aldren Helena Gilbert Avenue Earl Maines William Wolfe Richard Lewis Jean Roy Douglas William Truman Robert Minott Ellrich Lorkin Rumford Scott Doyle

Carneys Travel to Visit Son at Kent School

Mr and Mrs Harry B Carney of Green Street leave Wednesday for Rone Ann to accompany their son Terry a Kent School student for the holidays at his home.

Harry B. Carney Green Street Rone Ann Terry Kent School

Milkweed Varieties Count Reaches About 1900 Worldwide

A study notes roughly 1900 distinct milkweed varieties exist globally. Researchers highlight significant diversity across species, with many unnamed cultivars found in botanical surveys and seed catalogs.

Local Girl Scout Troop Activities and Christmas Events

Rose and Pine Cone troops decorated for Christmas and shared gifts and carols. Troop No. 3 met at the high school with leader Mrs Nelson Horridge. 11 girls attended with two armed patrols Amazons led by June Labbe and Wolverines led by Sally True. Red Rose Troop No. 6 held a Dec 22 Christmas party at Dooley's cave with Santa Joan Safford and singing. outdoor badge fires and a hot lunch followed. White Violet Troop No. 9 held a Beacon Street vestry Christmas party with Mrs. Edgarake and assistants. games, prizes, gift exchange, and refreshments.

Lorraine Yarmout Priel Tonne Nelson Horridge June Labbe Sally True Red Rose Troop No. 6 Dooley Joan Safford Santa Claus Irls Helen Mosea Moses Pienka Edgarake Kenneth Wood James Steen Blanche Locke

Singing Mailman Oscar Spreads Cheer in Bath Maine

Oscar, known as the Singing Mailman, returned to his beat after an operation to receive heartfelt tributes. Letters and gifts arrived at the Bath post office addressed to him or labeled The Good Humor Man, reflecting friends who stored up cheer for the best of all good fellows. He bounced back cheerful and continues to radiate happiness on the job.

Aire Oscar Bath Maine O Man River

DORR FISKE WEDDING BY CANDLELIGHT AT MILLIKEN HOME

Sally A. Fiske and Earl Dorr Jr wed in a candlelight ceremony conducted by Rev. Lowell W. Milliken at his home. Attendants were Beatrice Beal and Michael McManners. The couple plans to reside with Dorr’s parents in Nequasset.

Sally A. Fiske Earl Dorr Lowell W. Milliken Beatrice Beal Michael McManners Dorr Leroyske Portland Pemaquid Deering High School Central Maine Power Company Augusta Mr. Dorr Nequasset Lincoln Academy Newcastle Coast Guard Service Ft U. S. C. Acushnet Nequasget

Page of seat in passing a few Barre

A fragmentary report notes a brief scene in Barre with a person named Sieben observed in passing. The readable text emphasizes a fleeting moment and mentions a seated figure in a still context without further details or outcomes.

Barre

Morse Edges Edward Little In Overtime Thriller

Edward Little and Morse battled to a 29 29 tie at end of regulation after a tight game. In overtime Morse pulled ahead with Trason Trafton scoring key baskets and Gove adding a late long shot to seal a 32 31 victory.

Farrell Edward Little Auburn Morse Drain Ayse Trish Trafton Frank Hap Arren Ete Sager Hadies Lucas Este Brackett Eddies Warren Auburnites Mel Corman Irish Boucher Ma Trish Colea Morse Tech Gove Eddie Cause Kye Edward Litte Hal Cornish Fratton Conata Jes Ee Abe Erty Shou Sad Warren RY Tratton I Warren Brockett M. Cornish Cornish Soteswan Little Thue H. Cornish Rines Ra Rye Morse If Eeeweenaee Sreperesenee Sineeene Arren Deepepen Philbrick Shee Lg Ouseee Bepagesyye Edward Little Keene Venedenee Ragnene Man Moulton Phesenseste Gove Lg Boucher Pebetenren

New Smelt Laws Require Fishermen to Get Commercial License

The article outlines new smelt regulations requiring a commercial fishing license for sale of any catch. It states a $3 license cost and invites fishermen to obtain application forms from the city clerk and mail them to the Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries. The summary notes the licensing steps and intent to regulate trade.

Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries

Notice of Bath Trust Company Annual Meeting

Notice to Bath Maine stockholders announces the Bath Trust Company annual meeting on January 14, 1948, at two o clock in the afternoon. The meeting will review trustees and business transactions and may consider other lawful matters. The notice references previous meeting and corporate articles and details a potential vote or action by stockholders.

Maine Bath ‘Trust Company Ereby Bath Patos

Also Mentioned on This Page

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