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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
4
A collage of brief items lists visits and travels of residents from Lewiston and Portland. Mrs. Willis Holbrook and others visit homes and attend events, Major Guptill sails to Pacific duties, Mildred Conway recovers from a fall, and Paul Olm shows improving health. Other notes mention hospital stays, USO discussions, and community happenings across Maine and Connecticut.
The article lists wartime era contributions to the Red Cross Bureau including furniture, clothing, and school items for families in Auburn Bath and Brunswick. Donations cover 65 dish towels, tables, linen, a penny sale, and funds aiding a boy or girl graduation outfit. Volunteers and committee members are named, with reports of community gatherings and benefit drives.
The St Marys Guild outlines a church social on Oak Street with baked goods, coffee, and an award event. Tickets not sold in advance. event activities and door entry details are described with limited legible facts.
In Bath a gathering on April 11 featured Mrs. Jane Shea, Mrs. Mary Curtis, and several others including Mrs. Gertrude Stewart Mrs. Sarah Garcelon Mrs. Rose Jean Mrs. Emily Williams Mrs. Viola Melzard Mrs. Sarah Potter and Mrs. Arletta Yates among attendees.
An announcement notes a Genesta Charter event with a grand patron and officers. Tickets are available from chapter officers for the banquet that will precede a guest officers appearance.
The Winter Street Aid met Friday afternoon with 45 members attending. The annual silver tea was planned and the Ladies Aid announced a card sale in the men’s room. Members voted on upcoming events and supported the fundraiser.
A Baptist circle holds an all day meeting at First Church. Participants gather for prayers, study, and fellowship in a long service described as a community event.
Lawrence V Crocker Jr Deacon Ernest R Freeman House committee member Herbert L Anderson Jr Proxy to Grand ge The first three officers elected were appointed a committee to
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a meeting at City Hall on Monday night at 7 30 concerning the Chamber of Commerce. The text references police call boxes and waterfront movement with mentions of cooperation and plans, but details are unclear.
Wiscasset brief reports the illness of Mrs. Cora Hills and mentions Mr. Bradford’s sister. Readers note visits by Mr. and Mrs. Lowell and other local residents to various homes including Mrs. Freeman D Southard and Mrs. Teer, with references to Baker Memorial Hospital.
Fragmented OCR describes subordinates and officers in a colonial council context with references to Ward Plummer and Ward John, detailing duties and adjournments amid background music and unclear order. The text hints at electoral motions and hearings for a successor named Gay, with multiple boards involved.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Mrs Ernest Heal and Mrs Frank al os at the pentont, with unclear details about a 80 day act and a first visit since 1935. The readable names suggest a social or community note but key facts are missing.
A fragment notes a gathering at the home of Mrs Thii and Axthur near the Rev J Clifton’s residence. Report mentions young attendees and a drilled event as part of a local church or community service. The legible names include Mrs Pinkham and Rev Clifton with further unclear references.
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