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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
8
Fragmentary text describes a social gathering with music and a ball plus a critical condition of Mrs. Fred A. Fitts and other scattered notices. Mentions names like Charles Brown and John W. Yar and a theater scene with unusual variety.
The article notes L. C. Webber has returned to Gimall Point after an eventful period. Arrangements are being made by the supporters and local officials to welcome the return and organize upcoming activities.
A lively town scene marked a naval visit by USN officers led by a senior officer. The contingent toured machinery and naval exhibits in Bath before departing, wishing the out going commander luck and noting the brief stay in the Philippines.
Readers are advised of scheduled events and notable developments for tomorrow. A sixth annual May ball is anticipated in Alameda alongside spring activities. A late-breaking speed launch was reported yesterday near Stinson and Charlie, with a seawatch noting shad catches along Commercial Street.
In a late evening incident, a man was fatally injured in a disturbance near an older home. Authorities investigated the scene and identified the victim as a walking resident of the area. Further details from the police briefing were not immediately available.
The readable text fragment suggests a local political event or ballot matter with unclear wording and missing details. No clear names places dates or outcomes are extractable from the snippet.
A Bath man who had an idea that he could fish tried his luck and returned home in the evening after having luck to capture lonely LA once See each Maine coasted his tienda over Sinesta Judge 10 O F will Candidates this evening Delmar bowled at Park Alleys in Lewiston and Portland on business days TonephaE Mrs M E B returned Saturday
Rotary club members host a light hearted beet themed evening featuring local speakers and a buffet. Attendees include club leaders and guests from nearby chapters. The event aims to strengthen fellowship and community service plans.
The text describes a naval training cruise with visits to Gibraltar Algeria Tunisia Greece and other ports. It notes ships such as Amiral and destroyer Sigourney and mentions roles in the Engineering Department and ship construction at Bath Iron Works.
Annual meeting of the DAR convened on Tuesday with reports read and a program planned. Cent food served by hostesses Florence Wright Mabel Merrill Edna Jaques Jane Lemont Jaques and Marion Smith assisted by Lan Eees. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs Albee for opening her home.
The Mothers' club of Pleasant View School Woolwich will hold a public supper at the schoolhouse Friday at 7 30 p m. The menu will consist of baked.
Arvid L. Anderson accepted the call to serve as ex pastor for another year at Corliss Street Church during the vestry meeting. Treasurer and trustees submitted reports read by Mrs. John Hunt, with church clerk and communion officers noted.
The Thespians announce a May 20 performance of This Called Love by Morse High. Tickets are for cast members and Cancer committee workers, with proceeds aiding the Cancer committee fund.
Salvation Army Ladies Home League met at Water Street hall with Secretary Dorothy Fleming presiding. Members filled two boxes of food for Europe and set May 6 to pack them. They discussed a rummage sale late May and a dinner May 27 with guests Mrs. Major Marshall and Mrs. Major Gibson from Portland.
Mrs Edward Noyes of Everett Massachusetts visits sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Middlestreet. Chief engineer of the Hotpoint Division General Electric in Chicago is spending the weekend with them. Cpl Norman Guynon currently stationed...
A service member and his parents Dr and Mrs H D Grant of Coroe visited Fort Dix New Jersey this week before returning to camp after the end of the visit.
The club's trial events start 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with a Members Gun Dog stake for club members. Refreshments and a 7 p.m. banquet at the Country club accompany the trials hosted by local North Atlantic figures and overseen by John Payne of Freeport.
The League of Central church held its annual banquet Monday at Witch Spring Inn with 40 members present. A lobster and chicken menu was served at 6 30 p m. A token of appreciation for the chairwoman’s year of service was presented. Invitations to a July picnic at Popham Beach were read by two members.
The Nightingale club met last Wednesday with Mrs. J. Arthur Burgess. They praised the Cosmopolitan club’s Spring team report and announced proceeds from events fund privacy upgrades at Memorial Hospital wards. A rummage sale is planned for May 8 with Mrs. Ralph O. Dale chairing.
Estimated half million cases of canned products point to a citrus juice pack of 65 million cases. The common cold causes more lost man-days of work than many other diseases, underpinning widespread productivity impact.
Prominent clergymen including Rev. Alfred H. S and Rev. Leforest E. Hodgkins met to discuss forming a national teachers training institute. A first meeting will be held in October at Beacon Street Methodist Church, with Rev. Louis A. le and others aiding advisory efforts while general community activities continue.
The memory of an American nurse who gave her life in service to medicine is honored after her death. Her sacrifice highlights dedication to science and care.
Wise Owl Troop No. met Monday afternoon after lunch at Moree High. Dues were collected, Eleanor Marks was chosen, and the troop decided to have O11 conduct meetings for two weeks.
Obituary notice from Bath ARTHUR J. A true y of the K Attest: or 22-29-6 JOHN 1b again. The text appears to be an aged, partial OCR obit referencing a late resident of Bath with scattered names and ranks.
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