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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1946

Page

1

Girl Scout Council Holds Annual Meeting and By Laws Review

The Girl Scout Council gathered for its annual meeting to adopt revised by-laws and discuss community service. Mrs. Louis A. Dole led the session with Mrs. Russell Grant and Mrs. John Leben present as representatives, noting plans to purchase 10 000 woolen blankets for relief efforts.

Dem Girl Scouts Cot Association Dole Louis. A. Dole Representatives Russell Grant John. Leben

Foreign War Vets Auxiliary Formed in New Group

A new Foreign War Vets Auxiliary is formed with officers including Mrs Robshaw Mrs Nellie Hinens and Mrs Marion Wilson. Mrs Swanton presided thanking attendees for joining. A buffet lunch preceded the meeting and the next gathering is set for January 16.

Foreign War Vets Auxiliary Formed

Gray Ladies recruitment appeal for Red Cross vacancies

An appeal invites those who applied for Gray Lady blanks in the past month to return them to the Red Cross office at City Hall. Vacancies remain and interested individuals may obtain information at the Red Cross office or from Mrs. Joseph Smith, chairman. The appeal stresses the urgent need for completing this effort.

Red Cross City Hall Pentaet Joseph 1 S Smith Bath

Hilbrick’s Four-Decade Service Marked by Recognition

In a retirement ceremony, Hilbrick was praised by colleagues including Curtis Irving of Portland and Chester Lewiston foreman. The event at the Country Club followed a steak dinner. Attendees included E. Mcintosh of Biddeford Ted Watson Lucien Ames and several others from Ames Bath and surrounding areas.

Fimpo Sanie Philbrick Curtis Irving Portland Chester Lewiston Country Club Atte Testi Calkport E. Mcintosh Biddeford Ted Watson Lucien Ae Ames B. Nelson MacLean B. N.per C. P. Williams Fred A. Sterling C. I. Lane A. H. Kilgore Bath

Capt. Quicks Last Ship Sunk by Germans

A damaged report traces Captain Quicks vessel sunk by a German U boat near Port Arthur, the crew repelling the attack with ship guns. The survivors were later held aboard a German raider, transferred to a Nazi ship, taken to Japan and interned in a prison camp until end of hostilities. He sailed home from a Japanese camp on September 23 to a welcoming reception.

Port Arthur Japan

Runaway Oil Truck Crashes Into City Building

A driverless oil truck owned by Emera Oil Company wrecked the front of M. W. & Company at 259 Front Street. Three men escaped injury amid vibrations that started the truck in the street as it delivered oil. The building suffered damaged boards and windows. Reverend Albert R. Freeman was visiting Jefferson for a Baptist church ordination and actions.

Emera Oil Company M. W. & Company Ede Merritt A. Mite Wellman Cours Rui Boards Claparte Mance Albert R. Freeman Corliss Street Baptist Church Jefferson the Baptist Church

Fragmented notes on a chosen class and wartime movements

The text references a selected group and their duties regarding a book and a training room. It notes a person who returns to a starting point and is later called away to war, with mentions of a librium and earlier status. The passage is unclear and partial.

James Ae

Navy Club Installs Officers Thursday

The Navy Club installed officers on Thursday with Carl S. Ton named the first honor member plus music led by C Leeman at the Hughes shi patrechenantsee venue.

Carl S&s Ton Charles F. Hughes C Leeman

Club 42 Installs Officers for 1946 Year

Club 42 held its first 1946 meeting Thursday evening with officers installed and new leadership announced for the year. Secretary and other officers were elected or named to guide the club's activities.

Club 42 Club

Wi Dougherty Update In Morse Household

Mrs. John A Morse announces a change in household affairs with Wi Dougherty taking a prominent role. Further details remain limited in the notice.

Wi Dougherty Imei John A- Morse

Former Bath Workers Married on December 20

A wedding notice lists two former Bath workers joining in marriage on December 20. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Crocker, spent their honeymoon in Hartford, Connecticut, before returning to Bar. The groom worked at Iron Works and the bride is identified as a local employee. further details are unclear due to damaged text.

Time Keeper Iron Works Ness Crocker Hartford

Farm Bureau January Topics and Meetings

Groups will discuss book cares ration agents and future changes in homes and materials. Meetings will be held in Dromore Ten January with follow up sessions on remodeling and food forum updates.

Dromore Rapa

Bath couple hosts AP New Year party

A Bath couple hosted an AP New Year party featuring Mr. New Year 1946 with guests from New York City Chicago and Massachusetts. Attendees included John Ouellette Kenneth Chute and San Iter Jean Beverly in a festive gathering marking the eve.

Bath New York City Chicago John Ouellette Kenneth Chute Mass Saniter Jean Beverly

Two Auto Drivers Fined by Court

Hadley E. Smith, 18, of Wisconsin cassette found guilty Monday.

Wiscasset

Local notices and social notes from Sagadahoc area

A public dance to benefit a building project is announced with attendees from Medford and various towns. A church pastor from Medford is mentioned, along with several local residents serving on a January traverse jury. Social visits and weekend stays are noted with names including Mr. and Mrs. Karl, Dr. and Mrs. Curtis, and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. MacDougal.

P47 Nha N. Smith Ae Medford Mass Ouser George Lewis Ver Chester A.S MacDougal Milton Douglas Traverse Sagadahoc Karlata Sloyd Curtis Brem Brook Ernest C

Unclear Fragments from Bowdoinham Post Briefs

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals including Malcolm, Lamoreau, Sonn, Herman Lamoreau, Purington, Jonas, Sertor, Bert, and Farm Bureau. No coherent event or date.

Malcolm Lamoreau A. Fe Pd Ith Mr. Sonn Herman Lamoreau Purington Jonas Bert Farm Bureau

Gillies Named Chairman for March of Dimes

James Gillies of the Batheste se is appointed chairman for the March of Dimes campaign, with the role moving forward today. The appointment signals a lead effort for the local fundraising drive and community participation.

Gillies March OF Dimes James

Sage OA Hea News Summary

Fragmentary text mentions Sage OA and related names. no clear event or details available for a full card.

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