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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
9
The readable fragments mention buoys on two rivers and a 7.45 pm special event with a coffee or cafe setting. Mentions of Doris Norton and Malley appear as scattered names amid garbled lines. The text hints at river navigation signals and a community notice but details are unclear.
The readable lines mention a couple to be married at Bath and various names, including Cc Plummer Cyrus W Lodgley E F Kelley and Boston, plus a reference to the schooner Willian H Bevport and the Western Maine Branch of Women Foreign Missions meeting in Saco.
Fragmentary notes describe delays in arrivals for rock and cement, weather hindering shearing cont inent, and references to local people and a new loft space in a city, with mentions of a born re expert sailmak and Bath friends.
A fragmentary notice describes a man struck by a piece of iron bow from a boat at Kennebec River shipments to Boston. The injury hit near the left eye, leaving uncertain details and names unreadable.
An incident at a residence involving Harry Cath is described with limited readable details. Authorities may be investigating a disturbance at the home of an individual named Harry Cath. Further specifics are not available in the readable text.
The S S Camden arrived from Boston with a bottom painting, officials pleased with its two unofficial runs and an official trip expected soon. Universalist Evening Sewing Club opens season with a net at New Meadows Inn. Mrs W J Colley left for Chicago after visiting her mother Mrs McLellan. Morse High School beat Lincoln 7 to 4 in baseball. A dredge at work enlarges the lock to allow launches access.
Weekend gathering at the Lewis cottage on the Kennebec noted in a continued piece. Mentions Gomez of Sebasco, a party on Gtanton Dozois Monday, and Lewiston visitors including Mr and Mrs S C Moore and Mrs Lewis Lowell of Parker Need.
Officials led by Mayor or city figures consider drastic steps against competitive bidding. The measure would shift burden to taxpayers and involve multiple officials seeking favorable action for the city.
Hyde Windlass Recreation Association met to elect directors Barker James Comeau Arthur Sturtevant and R Andrews Rodney E. Ross Jr to two three and one year terms. Oscar Marsh and William York were named to the finance committee. Edward M. Butterfield was appointed publicity chair. A Membership committee including Charles Andre Mrs M L Smith and Henry Arsenault was named. The group plans softball bowling and a fall basketball program with a women’s membership drive. Next meeting June 9 with James Comeau Arthur Packard William York and Miss Frances Grainger on arrangements. location to be announced.
Work on water main improvements continues from Washington to Water streets as a large gasoline shovel digs the trench to City hall. A lodge was found but should not delay progress, with completion targeted around June 5. Water service remained available via temporary connections during construction.
Friends announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Stewart Frye of Loseles on Washington Street.
Briggs and Rev Ives announce a Leader Lewis Training course with refreshments and invitations for attendees. Carlton Pye and Stewart McAlliter assist with serving while Leon suffers illness and Leon is ill. The committee promises entertaining en tertainment and a well organized event.
Col John W Healy plans and training officer Maine National Guard returns to Camp Keyes after a week on the road. A board of inspectors led by Col Fred B Lyle and Capt Joseph R Sampson reviewed new units, bringing total inspections to 33 with 26 recommended for Federal recognition. The units inspected include 152nd Field and Fort Fairfield Services 13 and Battery C of Brunswick, both in the 703d AAA Bn, inspected May 16.
The Somerset County Probate Court fixes June 9 1947 at 9 00 AM in the court room for a hearing on the case involving Allister and McAllister. Notify all interested parties at least ten days before the hearing date and ensure appearance if desired.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses assembling a group for a purpose, noting that fewer people are easier to gather. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates, names, or places.
Marie Pwin proposed a landing float for small boats after tests showed some floats unfit. A sectional float was suggested to sit between the 1 wharf and Bath Water District wharf, extending to match the ends of the adjacent wharves to ensure constant water depth.
A probate judge named Arthur J Dunton is listed with the title Judge of Probate and a formal signature line. Also shown is a register named John L Jack, with the title Register. The fragmentary entry notes a court or clerical context with the names of local officials.
A true copy of the arterial order dated 15 22 29 is issued for John L. in the case involving Arthur J. of Probab. The document appears as a formal order copy.
Readable portions show a will and final account filing in Bath area involving Harry Rich and Odie M. Rich deceased. Names include Ken S. Marshall Fullerton John Le and Estatelyn Stackpole with terms like estate and real estate in Bath. Proceedings reference petition for settlement and final account.
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