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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
8
Report from Maine on a peculiar project involving a boiler and elevators, with engines discussed and a noisy finish. Mentions Alonzo Hamill and others, plus visits by Mrs. Prank E. Routhard and Benster H. M. Sewall, and plans for a banquet after drill at the armory.
The eighth annual coffee party and promenade will be hosted by St. Cyprian's Church in Alameda next Tuesday evening. The event highlights community social life amid local repairs and maritime activity as the Myra B Weaver and other Boothbay Division steamers prepare for the season. Epidemic mumps increase concern at the North End and nearby schools. Local society notes mention Mrs. W H Given and her son visiting from South Portland. A pony boat named Geranium sails upriver for the season while Lizzie Snow leaves Winter quarters.
Mrs. Harry W Tucker visits Bangor with her father noting social rounds. Charles Minott of Phippsburg travels via Boston on a weekend city stop. Locals discuss a dinner menu at the Inn world wide attractively praised. Dr E M Fuller Rev G C DeMott Rev G Rouillard and G P Davenport attend William J Bryan address in Beynewick.
Local notices announce Veterans Reserve Week from May 18 to May 25. Mayor ld N Small chairs observance activities and promotes veteran support and related civic services during the period.
The Bath Elks lodge invites coaches from Morse High and members of baseball football and other squads to attend a new film led by W Mlac Fayden Wa. A committee led by L H Pa, Bob Allen, O'Brien, J Kelley, Walter Drake Jr and Charles, aims to boost lodge attendance and support during the year.
Bowdoinham and Sagadahoc county leaders urge Bath area volunteers to surpass the previous campaign's $8,878.37, detailing one in eight odds of cancer affecting families and the need for fundraisers and local committee offices in Bath.
The article notes voluntary participation in group activities and continued membership benefits. It mentions Harry Mosmer and his daughter living with Mrs. Bo Roberts at Roberts' aunt Mrs. William W. Hosmer's home in Middle Hosmer, with Hosmer returning to duties after an illness and resuming work at Front Street.
Partial OCR fragment mentions Mrs Earl Morang of Middle Street and Mrs Franklin Wright along with Mr Ipth mother, describing a social gathering yet details are missing.
Mr Verheus describes frozen homes due to German occupation and widespread scarcity. Children and adults lack vitamins, fuel, soap, and clothing while mud and cold hinder daily life. Bombardments and five years of occupation left Den Helder shattered, now slowly rebuilding as farms drain floodwater and repairs begin.
An antique talk fondly recalls a Bath circle and the charm of a past era. A speaker laments the lost atmosphere and hopes a traveler named Si Zaaileeas might visit to value home and country more, then return to friends in Bath.
North Grammar led the indoor track meet with 315 points while Dike scored 86 and 220 and 440 relays featured. Beginning next week students interested in joining the track team will hold outdoor practice ahead of the May 31 event. Glacier Frozen Food Market on High Street expects 30 to 40 percent discounts on frozen foods starting likely April 28.
Mrs. Rena Roberts has entered the employ of the Congress Shirt Co. office on Middle street.
John L. Jack appointed executor with bond set April 8, 1947. A true copy of the Attest: 17-24-1 John L. Jack, Register.
Fragment references a trophy, team gift from players, and coach positions but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to form a complete news item.
A note records Mr and Mrs William a Mass welcoming J Verheus to their home Monday morning for a visit with Miss Eef Verheus and Miss Bernice Hosmerne who resumes duties at the high school. Mrs Thomas Murga hosts coffee for John Legro of Staten Y at her home, while Legro is noted as part of a weeklong visit with Mr and Mrs Newell of Whetcaeten. A reference mentions Parchment invention around 190 B C.
Public probate notice in Bath Maine announces three week publication for Levi D Spinnete James B and others estates. It calls to attend on the first Tuesday of May at ten o clock in the forenoon to contest the will or present objections and appoints executors administrating estates located in Bath County Maine.
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