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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1948

Page

3

Local notices from Bath ponder health and visits

Midweek social notes from Bath report hospital stays and surgeries. Albert Warren returns home from hospital after knee surgery and infant care. Mrs. Smiley convalesces after appendectomy. Numerous visits and chores noted among families including Johnsons, Hendersons, and Campbells. People travel to Cambridge and Boston for conferences and recreation as nurses, teachers, and doctors attend events.

Albert Warren Warren The Salvation Wohite

Local residents undergo surgeries and travel plans

Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett of Pratt Street heals well after Jan 7 surgery at Mercy Hospital Portland and expects to return home Jan 20. Mrs. John Wakefield of 93 Bedford Street undergoes surgery at Memorial Hospital with sister Mrs. Mathew Walkley visiting from New York. John Sampson of 1059 High Street, Bath Times linotype operator, recently had Bath Memorial surgery and shows good recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Carl McIntire of Small Point depart for a month long West Coast trip, planning California visits and a Southern return route. Mrs. Earle Kimble hosts a contract club luncheon on High Street.

Sadie Sarkis High Street Memorial Hospital Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Mercy Hospital Portland John Wakefield Bedford Street Mathew Walkley New York Gayl Wakefield Mrs. Wakefield John Sampson the Times Bath Memorial Hospital Carl McIntire Small Point West Coast California Earle Kimble Contract Club

Meet George Bernard Shaw in Portland Sunday feature

Paul Kendall Niven Jr writes about George Bernard Shaw in the Portland Sunday Telegram. The piece notes Niven’s Brunswick origins, Bowdoin graduate son Ken dall’s postgraduate studies, and his work at Bath Iron Works last summer. It hints at a literary circle interest around Shaw.

Portland George Bernard Shaw Paul Kendall Niven, Jr Paul K. Niven Brunswick Nichols Kendall Bowdoin Eas The Sun Bath Iron Works Arene Iptember Osmahan Papal Far East Biarritz France

Birthday Celebrations Near Bowies And Days Mark New Year

Family and friends gathered around Mildred Bowie Stewart Day and Tamara Day for birthday surprises and cake on New Year. Miscellaneous travel notes include Nancy ire Bangas trip to Bowling Green and Bob Hughes plane grounding in Indianapolis.

Nancy Ire Banga Bow’ Green Ohio Milo Mavns Westbrook Stoney Re Bowie Stewart Tamara Pate Wendell Ton Falls Mass Williams Drew Field Tempa Harry F. Oliver Arthur F. Mayo Silver Springs Harrington Wendell Liams Mie Mildred Bowie Bobby Hughes Indianapolis Pais Aml God A Miami Dey West Parley Thurston Freedom Bowies

Scouts Convene at Huse School for Winter Conclave

Percy L Dunn announces Edwin L Andrews of Bath will preside over the annual Commissioners Conclave at Huse School January 31. About 75 western Maine commissioners will plan the Camporee, last held in 1946 at Tom Fair Grounds. M Mers of the National Staff will discuss Planning Program For The Troop. Turkey dinner to follow.

Percy L. Dunn Pine Tree Council Portland Edwin L. Andrews Bath Huse Maine Tom Fair Grounds M. Mers Boy Scouts of America George Era Andrews Joseph Ded Ofene D. D. Lancaster Brunswick

Troop 52 leads dog team events at Brunswick judging panel

In a local competition Troop 52 won first place in dog teams with Troop 38 second and Troop 41 third. Judges included Damphie Shee, Ather Staples, Jameson, Wilfred Duquette and Ambrose Curran from nearby towns.

San Wie Mas . 'S Church Troop 52 We Damphie Shee Ather Staples Brunswick Lee Jameson Woolwich Wifred Duquette Ambrose Curran Bath

Bathman 1s 5 Held 2 Clifton A Leavis at Naval Station

Police report larceny of U property from the Newick Naval Facility. Brunswick authorities placed suspect under 1000 bond. The incident occurred Monday night near Augusta as investigators pursue probable cause and identify involved figures.

Clifton A. Leavis l_ avenue Augusta U T Newick Naval Fa Station Brunswick Ros

Be Ann Godfrey Named Past Worthy Advisor

Be Ann Godfrey is recognized as past worthy advisor in a ceremonial note. The brief item highlights her service and the honor conferred within the organization.

Anne Godfrey

Pri A Tiel Crests De Famottont

Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Berjora Audrey Bartlett Wool-Hollis D Hanscom Bath Helen C Clancy Woolwich and William H Clancy Wool- with unclear context and no readable event or outcome. No clear date or action is present to summarize.

v_ Bailey Bath Prances I. Berjora Audrey Bartlett Wool- Hollis D. Hanscom

Albion P Bevera to Speak at Uni Meeting

Albion P Bevera will speak at the university on the topic International Crisis. A supper at 6 30 will be served by the Ladies Aid. Men not members are invited to join the meeting with club members.

Unian

San Anton pair to wed in spring military service announced

The report notes MT Onn Lethe Stacy of San Anton is engaged to Lieut Christine Moe es neers of Germany with military and scholastic ties. Stacy attended St Keey School for Girls and served in the Army in Germany. Moe es neers attended Magee Ee ternity and is employed by the government. a spring ceremony in the States is planned.

Lethe Stacy San Anton Christine Moe

Horcetown School Rules On Stormy Days

On stormy days a memo from Horcetown School outlines a policy change. Officials emphasize safety procedures and adjustments to attendance and early dismissal. The notice cautions students and parents to await further updates from the administration.

Horcetown School

Ambiguous fragments hint at colorful local personalities

The text shows partial descriptions of individuals with names like Pierre and Nellie Blanchard, mentioning appearance and social standing, but the passage is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome. It reads like a stray clipping with stray phrases about a club and social remarks.

Irving Pribce Life Noted In Brief Item

A fragmented obituary notice mentions Irving Pribce and references a life summary. The readable text implies a short memorial mention published in the local paper. No dates or locations are clearly legible.

Fragmented Funds Debate Reaches Meeting in Sagadahoc

Unclear text fragment references funds and a meeting in Sagadahoc County. It mentions the New Bratindeathry and differing pur posed explanations about how funds are allocated.

Sagadahoc Cousty iv Pur Bratindeathry

Bowdoin College Fund Drive Reaches 1949 Milestone

A fragmented notice notes a Bowdoin college anniversary fundraiser through the Sanpeientennial Fund aiming to raise 3,025,000 by 1949. It references Bowdoin graduates from the class of 1934 and 1908, with ties to James state and New York City medical areas, and mentions return to Gorham State after passing.

Lincoln County Bowdoin College Peaecaals Lapis James James State Ch College News York City Binariocott. Weer

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