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15 May 1947
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Bath Independent in Bath, Maine
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
1
The Name of Freedom and the Rise of Dictatorship
A 1% quotation argues that freedom collapses under centralized power and that both Nazi and Soviet rule erode liberties. It warns that government overreach in public services and socialization of industry foreshadows regimentation. The piece critiques liberal vacillation and European philosophies shaping domestic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Soviet Union
Ooe
England
The National Guard Preparedness Motto Quoted
A fragment notes a George Washington line about being prepared for war as a key effectual safeguard of service. It frames readiness as essential for national defense and duty, reflecting Revolutionary era military philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Guard offers young men chance to learn and lead
The Guard is praised as a vital protector in disasters from 1908 to Texas City, offering young men training to learn new skills and leadership. Members receive full Regular Army pay for two hours weekly and field training across days per year, benefiting the community as a valued local asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite of
Gueré
Texas City
Army
Guard
City Inform Goes On With Government Notices
Fragmented OCR item lists addresses and names including 250 Front Street 1236 High Street and 20 Oliver Street and cites applications to install gasoline tanks and to construct a man pen with references to First National Moses corner and constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denier Fring Chara
Couse
Nate Pichan
Reait
Ame Thornton
Back Bane
Leonard
Front Street
Ridley
Moses
1 & Co
High Street
Ifton Spinney
Oliver Street
Presented Ribbon to Fireman First Class Alvin Fitzpatrick
Fireman First Class Alvin L. Fitzpatrick, son of Milo Fitzpatrick, receives a ribbon for heroism in the U S Navy. He performed duties aboard a canoe in danger zones near Japan, carrying out tasks to ensure the safe entry of allied forces while in jeopardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin L. Fitzpatrick
Clase
Milos
Japan
United States
J Forces
Benes Naval Service
YMCA Summer Camp at Winthrop Showcased
Calvin J. Martin of the State YMCA presented the Winthrop camp program to YMCA members. He showed motion pictures from last summer and outlined four two week sessions starting June 28. Interested individuals may contact the YMCA for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axi
Winthrop
Calvin J. Martin
YMCA
Cal
Friendship club formed at Wesley church meeting
The Young Adult club of Wesley church voted to rename the society Friendship Club at Wesley church. Vice President Walter Upham presided in President’s absence. Reports were read, a study and schooling program was adopted, and the next meeting is set for June 20 in the vestry with Mrs. Shirley Iringen and Donald Problem to coordinate activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Frienship Club
Leland Patton
Walter Upham
Oigbeere Pia
Shirley Iringen
Donald
Sogvie
Vend Rs
Bert
Bath Memorial Ball Dances Give Proceeds to Hospital
A Bath annual ball drew about 28 cabaret tables and featured dances led by Dan McInnes with Paul Jones and a slipper dance. Hosts included Horace P. Hertich and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr. Proceeds support Bath Memorial hospital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Pilar
Lake
Ander
Horace P. Hertich
Eastham Guild
Hall
J. Edward Drake, Jr
Dan McInnes
Paul Jones
Rth
Bath Memorial Hospital
Reserve Officers Spring Meeting at Bowdoin College
The Reserve Officers Association of the United States will hold its spring meeting at Bowdoin College in the evening, with all former officers invited. Officers Noyes and others prepared the agenda, including election of delegates for the state convention and a program on Montg omer Montg omer Montgo African Campaign film Desert Victory. The event will include a showing open to wives and guests during wartime years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itnevie Dhevias
Rve Officers Association
Ts Fen
Mmdochine Union
Bowdoin College
Chapi Inctones
wal _inetae
General Montgo
Parish nurses gather for service at parish house
Uniformed nurses attended a service at the parish house led by a committee headed by Mr. and Mrs. Al corn. After the service the group moved to the Warren home on Wash ar for a reception with refreshments provided by Mrs. Warren and other attendees. Several named community members and student nurses were present, including Eleanor Cavanaugh Gloria Has ae Orlene Gray Beatrice K Christine Gibson and Barbara King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcorn
Aester
Warren
Ralph Croker
Barbara King
Ian Doncaster
Evelyn Dingley
Dorothy Stanton
Knights of Columbus Screen War Pictures
The Knights of Columbus viewed wartime slides by Kirk Roberts a former U S service member. The collection featured training camps in the United States and scenes overseas in Germany Switzerland and Rome Italy. Council members gave thanks for an enjoyable evening and a light luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces Rey
Columbus
Kirk Roberts
U.S
Pierce Purchases Bartlett Smith Insurance Firm in Bath
Dwight Pierce of High street has purchased the general insurance business of Bartlett Smith. The office is over the Bath Trust Co. The firm was formerly run by the late Henry G. Hodgdon. Pierce will represent the same companies and has long lived in Bath with many friends hoping for his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Pierce
High Street
Bartlett Smith
Bath Trust Co
Henry G. Hodgdon
Pierce
Bath
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A cryptogram themed page with clues across and down plus a cryptoquote puzzle. Names and line breaks reflect a newspaper puzzle page with scattered garbled entries and a cryptogram quotation to decode.
Injustice Felt by Bath Student Nurses
A 1947 Bath note laments great injustice toward student nurses at Bath Hospital. It recalls nurses given four to six months of duty before graduation while paying for uniforms and rings, with some charged high fees for nights of celebration, and asks what Bath offers in return for their yearlong, low wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Hospital
Bath
Pasen
Ania
Mapa
AeeeeeL Courses His Cate at This Time
The readable fragment mentions courses and time but lacks clear names, places, or events to confirm a concrete news item.
Navy Cotttier Sparks Public Interest
A brief item notes growing public interest in a Navy cotttier project, highlighting community attention, potential benefits, and official statements on progress and goals. Local readers are urged to follow developments as plans advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Invention of Zero Cements Hindu Mathematical Milestone
A historical note credits Indian mathematician Anan Kash Hindu with completing the concept of zero, marking a pivotal advance that propelled mathematics forward and influenced later scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zero
Anankash Hindu
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