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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

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Pedestrian Rights and Free Press Debate Warned

Fragmentary passage laments erosion of personal liberty as demand for freedom of the press grows. Mentions editors industrial leaders and individuals in a debate about safeguarding liberty.

Year 23 098 New Wells Boost Oil Output

The report notes 23 098 new wells added and crude oil production near an all time high above 77 billion gallons. It states that this record will be exceeded in the near future.

Magnolia Alley Tonight at Lakewood Shrined Stage

The theatre presents Magnolia Alley this week followed by Barretts of Wimpole Street. The first mid‑1800s costume drama staged at Lakewood since earlier productions.

Magnolia Alley Bill Barretts of Wimpole Street Lakewood

Oak Leaf Club Enjoys Moonlight Sail on Viking

The Oak Leaf club took a moonlit sail on the Viking to Popham and back, Lt. George M. Lowden of Ocean Point, East Boothbay, piloting. The warm evening featured a birthday cake surprise for member Elinore McKinnon as the boat docked at the pier.

Oak Leaf Club Popham George M. Lowden Ocean Point East Boothbay Elinore Mcsongs Elinore McKinnon Ellen Leora Dyer

Patricia Ames Daughter of Mr and Mrs Orvis Ames Seneca

Miss Patricia Ames daughter of Mr and Mrs Orvis Ames of Seneca is announced in their family notices.

Patricia Ames Orvis Ames Seneca

Tarp Family in Georgetown Massachusetts From 1730s

Genealogical notes trace John Tarp and family in Georgetown from 1731. Land grants dated 1719 1761 connect to Scotch Irish origin with children including John born 1757 and Michael born 1762. The line appears through deeds in 1781 and marriages to Keziah Chaney Swan Island.

Nsabeth Tarp Margaret Elizabeth West Georgetown Tarp John Tarp Highfries Jeffries Donnell Ibard Keziah Chaney Swan Island John Michael

Fragmentary land description woven with historic borders

An OCR fragment describes land boundaries near Lake Lambard and Simeon Turner. It references a Beside line and a Lincoln era context with dated geometry, but the text is incomplete and hard to parse for full factual detail.

Lambard Simeon Urner Lincoln

Lincoln Home appoints Mrs Connolly matron at Newcastle

At the July meeting of the Lincoln Home directors in Newcastle Mrs Shirley Connolly of Wisconsin was appointed matron for the home. The Old Timers Party honored the Centennial at Boothbay Harbor with speakers Senator-elect Margaret Chase Smith and Senator Owen Brewster flying from Washington. J Connolly from Lincoln Gorham and the age school of Washington DC is noted as well suited for her petition. She began duties on July 2.

Lincoln Home Newcastle Shirley Connally Wiscncess Ie Soca Barnariscotta Elec Margaret Chase Smith Owen Brewster Washington J. Connolly Lincols Lincoln Gorham Age School Washin D. C

Ace and Mrs Wines Crist and neg Pittsbur

Ace and Mrs Wines Crist face neg Pittsbur in a community event report noting local participation and a halt due to unspecified disputes. The brief highlights a social gathering with regional figures and a possible committee or club involvement.

Ace and Mrs. Wines Crist and Neg Pittsbur

Benefit A Success Held At Morse Mill

A benefit event titled A Success was staged at Morse Mill in Winnegance to raise funds for a local cause. Community members gathered for the performance and related activities.

Morse Mill Winnegance

Bremen church marks 172nd birthday Sunday service

The Church at Bremen celebrates its 172nd year with a special Sunday service at three o clock. Rev Nelson W. Bryant of Adams Massachusetts will give a reading from President United States at the event. Residents of Bremen and others are invited. gifts for church work totaling $200 last year are noted.

Bremen Leo Tose Secekane Toman United States Nelson W. Bryant Adams, Mass The Bay Lavarets Devie Exeter

Pine Haven Camp Ends First Week at Sewall's Woods

The Pine Haven Day Camp finished its first week at Sewall's Woods on Saturday. Committee members including Iain, Donald Perry, and Leo oversaw setup of tents and sought assistance for ongoing Camp operations.

Pine Haven Sewall’s Woods Arefetal Lowing Iain Donald Perry Leo

BEACON STREET FESTIVAL Youth Assemble for Games and Fellowship

The Youth Fellowship of the Bea Street Methodist plans games and activities at the Beacon Street festival. Organizers invite families and neighbors to participate in a day of fellowship and community fun.

The Bea Street Methodist

Past Grand Knight Carlton Thanks Local Officers

A note expresses gratitude from the Past Grand Knight to the officers of the BSLL group for their service and dedication to the organization.

Carlton

Sagadahoc Woman’s Republican Club Meets in Bowdoinham

The Sagadahoc Women’s Republican Club held its July meeting at the Bowdoinham Grange last Tuesday. Members from Richmond Woolwich and Bath attended along with Bowdoinham participants.

Sagadahoc Women’s Republican Club Bowdoinham Grange Richmond Woolwich Bath Bowdoinham

Private Manly in a Letter to His Valiant Rifle Poke

Fragmentary OCR shows a letter referencing Private Manly and a rifle incident with unclear context. Names are partially legible, suggesting a wartime or military correspondence. Further readable details are needed to confirm events, dates, or locations.

Manly

Four Cases Heard in Municipal Court

Four cases were heard in municipal court. One defendant waived preliminary hearings, and another faced fines or to-days in a local matter. Details are incomplete due to transcription issues.

Bath Campaign Boosters Seek Contributions

A fragment notes supporters aiding Bath's current campaign by contributing to the effort.

Bath

International Night and morie site tour planned

Two Bath officials are honored as national affairs scheduled include International Night and a tour of morie sitet around in Mesto.

Bath Bos Tional Morie Sitet Mesto

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