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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
1
The piece criticizes a report urging broader government power to direct employment and economic life. It argues the plan would lower living standards, burden individuals with taxes, and erode freedom, warning that state planning replaces free enterprise with bureaucratic control and political favoritism. It urges a clear house cleaning among top thinkers.
More than 800 residents attended a Bath meeting at Morse High School to hear four Republican U.S. Senate hopefuls discuss national and state issues. Committee chair Elford A. Stover led the session, described as lively and insightful for county Republicans.
The event, described as one of the happiest in the state, features seven inmates finding life satisfying with weekly Sunday visits and rides from friends. Funds from services support the Old Ladies Home in the city, elevating its standing among state homes.
Julius Grossman returns to Boston after Bath business. Births greet Auburn and Bath families, including Eleanor Aletta Cornish and Leverett Robert Mitchell. Out of town guests attend Brunswick party honoring Mrs Thomas Mitchell. References to Lozier, Partridge, Stairs, Flewelling, Huse, and Bickmore wartime service.
High talent lit the Norman W. show with standout solos by performers, though one star among the crowd stood out for sheer skill. The night stretched with impressive displays as late into the hour as two.
Construction advances on the new cut-off highway at Washington Water and Vine streets. Crews from New England Tel and Tel Central Maine Power Western Union and various contractors are active. Large areas cleared in preparation for the route.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission in Augusta held a hearing on the opposition to audible flashing signal lights at Bath railroad crossings. Representatives from Bath organizations and Maine Central Railroad attended, noting signals were nearly installed and a decision to be announced in due time.
Funeral services for Walter C Perry were held Monday at two o clock from Curtis Fudge with bearers Loring Small Frank and others. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Mr and Mrs Jen Potter are named in a short family notice. The fragment notes a son and wife connected to the Potters in the local item.
Nequasset Church in the Kennebec area traces its 191 year history from 18th century roots. The meeting house, built after town meetings and later expanded, sits with its graveyard laid out in 1775 and later renewed. The document notes early Baptist tensions, petitioned schools for minister training, and revival of religious life into the 19th century.
Sewall as president and Rev. oe ot Dole as vice president lead the National Sorority election with members from Inter Street and Naz i arene c. The board thanks clergymen physicians and others for their generosity and care. A pound party is set for May 6 to welcome and assist many guests this year.
The article highlights Mrs. Smith, longtime Cumberland civic participant and former executive secretary of the Cumberland Commerce, praised for her work with Mt. Royal PTA and the Girl Scout movement. It notes her husband as Mt. Royal PTA’s first president and references local residents Bartlett O. Smith and Misses Mary Harriet Nan Watson.
Seon club holds no details on meeting agenda. Another of the 52 auctions was conducted with refreshments served to attendees.
A Bath gathering welcomes a group convening for a tribute over Saturday and Sunday. The event features a display titled An all white back with six angels, highlighting a coordinated thematic presentation.
A fragmented notice hints at a mother of six finding stability and support after a period of transition. Readable bits mention names and a sense of renewed life, with emphasis on family and community ties.
Industrial executive of the National Event Council, Bae Hudson, spoke at a Chamber banquet outlining tradit and new active city industries. The address highlighted postwar efforts to insure progress and growth across current periodicals and related sectors.
The event hosted by the local church featured Mrs Alige Lowell as teacher and organizer. Residents enjoyed fruit punch cookies and games, with families attending at Parker.
The parish house of the national church in Brunswick will host a Monday gathering on preparations for summer outdoors and a social hour. Mrs. Harold T. Stanton Jr. will oversee refreshments with dames T. Caverly Miss Moses Pratt in charge.
Readable crossword fragment notes a puzzle feature with repeated reference to weekly and daily crossword entries. Contains fragmented hints and a puzzle caption. no clear clues or solved answers are present in the readable text.
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