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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
9
Catherine Johnson dies Saturday in a local hospital. Community members attend services and send best wishes to veterans and families. Several locals travel to Boston and Portland for appointments, visits, and recuperation as various residents announce moves, illnesses, and new births or recoveries.
Garnet, recently discharged from the U S Navy after serving in the Pacific and European campaigns, has resumed work at Bath Iron Works. He will make his home with Mrs Katherine Mullaney of Park Street, with whom he has resided, after returning from Lisbon Falls where he had stayed several days.
Mrs Charles A Corliss of Pittston hosted a dinner party with guests including a Skinner of Boston. The event featured Mrs Churchey as the ace guest and showcased a lively entertaining evening.
Sewall chaplain Colonel Dummer of D ALR will preside as Bath societies and clubs hold a meeting at the church house Central regs Mrs Madelyn Downs of Eng promises a party key details are incomplete and rely on readable fragments from the notice.
A notice announces a Wednesday meeting at the Pythian Building with invited representatives and a press corv event. An upcoming march in December is planned, and another gathering is set for Wednesday afternoon at six o'clock with box Munch.
The Genesta Circle sewing group elected Eleanor Danforth as president and Helen Lord as vice president. Wanda Lemoine was named secretary treasurer. A week of activities was planned and Danforth received a token of appreciation for service.
The session included Mrs Dor othy Omaska and Beulah. Following the meeting a program on motion pictures was given by Mrs Deletra Flower. A social hour and refreshments were served assisted by Mrs Harriet Fraser.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church met Friday with 38 present. A $100 check from a church auxiliary will fund a Frigidaire purchase. installation hoped soon. Mrs. Carl V. Kennedy spoke. tea was served by hostesses.
Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge was entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. Henry T. B. Lee Somerset and Mrs. Rose Jeanassi. A venison vegetables were served by Mr. Leeman. Lace cards were played and a pasteboard beak was given. Election of officers will be Feb 28 with Mrs. Jennie Lovinand and Elizabeth McCabe hosting.
The club held a food sale event with six items rotated to Dimes Drive. Mrs awe Hart was named the lucky winner of the drawing.
Fragments describe a gathering at a base in Arline featuring Mala Satihe, Ana Negepee, Mrs Wed, and Mrs Kithensamender. The text mentions refreshments and娱乐 activities like darts and ring games. Reading is uncertain due to damaged OCR and names.
Sterling Bible Class event listed for March 4 features Jacob Wheeler among attendees. The notice notes a company meeting style gathering at the church hall and invites members to participate in the study session and fellowship period.
The South End Victory Club held a meeting to discuss community events and upcoming activities with members present from local groups. No further details were provided in the fragment.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met Monday in the vestry with 28 members and one guest Miss Louise. President Mrs. Leland Plummer presided. An all day session is planned for February 14 in the vestry to work on articles and serve coffee. A member, Mrs. William Keates, formerly of Bath, is recovering from a broken ankle after a fall on the ice. Hostesses were Minnie Pac and Mrs. Jack Clark with refreshments served by the dhostesses.
Dunlap Commandery Knights Templar held a notable conclave Tuesday evening with members of the Red Cross to participate in planned activities and discussions.
An auxiliary group plans a joint gathering with Lincelia Disk Mire to celebrate Washington's birthday on February 18. Refreshments will be provided and a social session follows the event.
The meeting covered outdoor season topics and the city arcs we plan to use. Plans included securing funds for a wading and swimming pool and ways to advance the organization’s work. Members will consider selections for the secretary position at Jains Temple.
Fragmentary notes mention Mr and Mrs Otis Munro and Turner Court. References to Miss Mary Pierce and a Estoroak Caleee school or location appear garbled. No clear events, dates, or organized facts available in readable text.
Persistent deep snow disrupts travel and commerce with stores closed and impassable streets. Authorities announce extended service adjustments and a pending monthly meeting as late winter weather continues to affect daily life.
Electric well locks appear breached in a brief report note. The fragmentary line mentions a breach and possible service disruption but lacks clear details or context for full verification.
The text is garbled and cannot be clearly interpreted into a coherent news item. No verifiable entities or events are identifiable for a factual T and S.
Fragmentary reading indicates area residents should expect cold conditions with ice possible on roads today. Advisories emphasize caution while traveling and outdoor activities as temperatures hover near freezing.
Text fragment notes a Bahama Islands production center favored for work lines and midday collects. No clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes are present in readable portions.
This fragment notes Wendover Utah as the sole Utah location of the Pacific air base town, implying a geographic carve or mapping detail. It underscores Wendover’s unique placement within the state’s military community during the era.
The text appears garbled and unreadable. no coherent entities or events can be identified for a proper summary.
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