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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
1
Woolwich residents discuss holding a meeting at the schoolhouse to consider a proposal related to local schooling and improvements. The note mentions nearby Gel town and state highway work and repairs affecting travel.
Prominent figures in the capital debate view Henry Wallace drawing substantial backing from Rasmones while aiming to split the leg vote. Wallace is styled as a challenger to Mr. Truman in the intra party discussions.
The note urges readers to provide food and shelter for birds in summer to support insect control and plant health. It highlights birds' role in reducing pests and asks for crumbs seeds and bread to help them through until spring.
Bath Red Cross leaders outline wartime service reorganization with Ruth Henry R N at the helm and a full executive committee. Key roles include Disaster Chair Sidney Eaton, Home Service George Sargent, Motor Corps Jane Stevens, Camp and Hospital Martha Grant, First Aid Douglas Dearborn, Campaign Fund Stanwood Gilman, and regional representatives from Sebasco Woolwich West Bath and others.
Bath Rotarians plan a joint effort to ship food and clothing to the Rotary club of Nantes France. The Bath club contributes canned milk cash and other essentials with members urged to match milk donations to double the effort. Donations target January 30 with additional heavy contributions from local merchants and Lions Club members.
The report estimates a 600 dollar outlay over the next five years for coal mining machinery and related equipment as industry investment trends rise.
Elizabeth Williams of New York City rises in prominence in Colby colleges and the Brunswick Choral Society as a soprano soloist. Her past engagements include August performances with Thelomow's choir at Rivardh and a year at St. Bartholomew's. Ruth Diehl of New She has assisted her in progress on the ladder.
Bath youth Pomerleau, guard for Central Grammar, earned first team All-American in the Junior Boys Division of the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament. The Bath M C A event, under William Milliken, crowned Maine champions with Pomerleau noted as the sole New England player among All-American selections.
Ezra Z. Webber Jr., 22, of North Edgecomb pleaded guilty to two charges in front of Judge Gardiner R. Deering. He must pay a $25 fine and $6.50 costs or face 30 days in jail for operating a vehicle without a valid 1948 license. He also faces $25 fine and $4.70 costs or 30 days in jail for failing to stop on an officer’s signal.
Howard B. Barter of Bath faced a Monday hearing on charges of assault and battery against a North End woman. Judge Deer ing ruled probable cause and ordered Barter held with $1000 sureties for appearance. He was committed to the Sagadahoc County jail in Augusta awaiting the term. The alleged entry and choking attempt were described by the victim as she awoke. A tornado note appears as an unrelated paragraph.
The Chest is a fundraising method to support the New England Poultry Institute Board and the Northeastern Poul Producers Council. Berry explains the Chest is not new but a money-raising tool for producer-backed organizations, used for consumer education and information and to cover existing expenses.
Miss Eleanor Ruth Jewett daughter of Mr and Mrs A Jewett of Winslow street married Philip C Willey son of Linwood E Willey East Bick and the late Charles Willey Monday at 10 in the home of Rev Dr David L Wilson 918 Washington street in the presence of about 25 relatives. The bride wore a gray street length dress with black accessories and red rose corsage. Attendants included her sister Mrs Ralph W Mank in aqua with yellow roses. Best man was Robert Willey of Brunswick. The groom served in the U S Navy four years and works for Gypson Lumber Co. The couple plan a Boston trip and will reside at 1115 Washington Street.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Neese Riddle announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Angeline Neese to Joseph Everett Swanton son of Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton of Bath on March 25 1947 in Gaffney Mary Angeline graduated from UNC Woman's College class of 1946 and works as a case worker in Cleveland County NC Swanton is a Bowdoin pre medical student and WWII USAAF B 29 radio operator He and Mary will reside at Jordan Acres Brunswick after February 11
The Bath meeting discussed oil crisis topics and approved skipping the Feb 1 session. They will meet Feb 10 with the Central Church Men's club after inviting residents Henry D. Small Linwood Abbott and Lorace Garey. Haiti is noted as densely populated with about 3,000,000 people.
Depleted slate of candidates for local offices prompts discussion of clerk and constable staffing. Reports note late-night result tabulations and potential order changes, with emphasis on duty assignments and responsibility among officers.
A party sponsored by the South End P T A will be held at the new hall on Ae ington Street Wednesday at 7 30. Reservations are available through Mrs Jackson Mrs Roland Breton Mrs Bart O Donnell Mrs George Ents and Mrs Marion. Prizes, donated by Stetson and Mikelsky, include special prizes for table and chair items. Refreshments end the evening with proceeds aiding building sab teams having tables for players to carry their own cards.
A Maine notice reports the death of three people in Topsham after an incident on a February night. The victims include Edward A. Fuscati formerly of Bath who had lived in Topsham for ten weeks ending with the tragedy. The elder Rowell family members and another resident are mentioned as connected to the case. Investigators are pursuing details. authorities previously stated the event occurred around 2 am on a weekday night.
Attendance records show boys and girls at the Dike School with students such as Foster, Gayle it, and Elford Stover listed. Present every day except for unnamed or absent students, reflecting a daytime roll call snapshot.
A flawed excerpt recalls a Sunday gathering to honor Charles E Berry of Bath with mentions of family, church, and long service roles. The text references his roots in Burnham Junction, arrival to Bath, and a reception by friends from Corliss Street church.
Fragmentary text discusses savings accounts and a First Federal savings institution. It hints at rates or dividends and returns for savers, but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or outcomes.
A fragmented notice notes Ruth and Blanche Locke organizing a gathering. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Blanche Locke in January.
Fragmentary line appears to mention Major Gibson and an event titled Be presé turing the eve hier vic. Full context and details are unreadable in the snippet.
Fragmentary OCR text yields unclear names and places. no coherent event or details emerge to summarize into a factual newspaper item.
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